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Rugby

Last year
2024
'We want to try really push the boys' - Emerging Ireland squad get to work in Abbotstown
'I was back playing with a smile on my face, loving every second of it'
Largest funding allocation of €230m announced for sport facilities, with €97m going to the GAA
Multi-sports facilities get the next biggest allocation, followed by soccer clubs.
IRFU launch new streaming platform to cover AIL and Emerging Ireland fixtures
Tadgh McElroy joins Ulster to provide 'short-term injury cover'
New Ulster forwards coach Duffy 'blown away' by young squad's appetite to learn
El-Abd to succeed Jones in England set-up - reports
Ireland's disguised inside pass play is in vogue after success against Boks
Several teams have used similar plays since Ireland’s example in South Africa.
'He's well able' - Munster back Butler to step up as Burns nurses shoulder injury
Bealham and Cordero provide Connacht fitness boost
'We had kind of forgotten about Charlie Tector. I don't know where this beast has come from'
Surprise start for Libbok as Etzebeth set for Springboks record
Tector and Mullins called up to Emerging Ireland squad as O'Brien among those ruled out
'Curious' Dupont eyes position change after claiming Top 14 award
Relief for Leinster as Barrett expected back in four to six weeks
'You get the friendly slagging or whatever but what a great opportunity'
Marty Moore confirms retirement from rugby
Munster's Dave Kilcoyne returns to full training following ankle injury
Connacht's new halfbacks excite in Thomond thriller
Ben Murphy and Josh Ioane impressed as they made their competitive debuts.
RG Snyman nears return as Tommy O'Brien a doubt for Emerging Ireland tour
Barcelona captain Ter Stegen to undergo potentially season-ending knee surgery
'We've got plenty in the tank' - Rowntree encouraged by Munster's resolve in Connacht win
'Teams are built around that' - Last-gasp win over champions a huge boost for Ulster
Argentina stun South Africa as Ireland move back to world number one
'There's so much to be proud of, but it's balanced with the feeling of a missed opportunity'
Last-gasp Shanahan try sees Ulster open with victory over champions Glasgow
'We were brilliant or average throughout the game, and got there in the end'
Munster edge Connacht in 10-try thriller at Thomond
The two provinces scored five tries each with Graham Rowntree’s men winning by two points.
Leo Cullen: 'We’ll have to get a hell of a lot better'
New Zealand edge Australia 31-28 in Bledisloe Cup thriller
'I enjoy it and it’s more stressful... I’ve been through some things I hadn’t'
Cordero has potential to ignite Connacht's explosive back three in Thomond
'They exhibit quite a lot of positive leadership talent' - Henderson hails Ulster's rising stars
Bath exact Premiership revenge on Northampton on opening night
Bonus point win for Leinster as they see off Edinburgh in URC opener
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Ulster reward breakthrough star David McCann with new contract
Hansen makes long awaited return for Connacht as Billy Burns starts on Munster debut
Nathan Doak and Aidan Morgan start as Ulster host Glasgow
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