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Rugby

March
March 2024
'The best decision for me' - Ireland U20 star flourishing after Connacht move
Cian Healy is one of Ireland's greatest players of all time
The 36-year-old hopes to continue playing into next season.
'I was doubtful' - Underhill enjoying England revival after concussion and selection issues
Hume, O'Toole and Reffell commit futures to Ulster
'If they can stop it at source, you’re taking away that superpower from Ireland'
Flannery in for a thrilling chapter as Springboks defence coach
Wales drop North as Gatland rings changes for France
Ireland have tools to embrace pressures of Twickenham test
Destructive Doris key to Ireland's 'slow poison' defence
Only two other players in the Six Nations have been in more opposition rucks.
'We were rattled' - Irish scrum aims to avoid repeat of 2022 debacle
'I actually think both Liverpool and Arsenal need to beat City'
'If you told me I'd be playing Super Rugby, I'd have laughed in your face'
Marcus Smith could get England chance against Ireland with Fin Smith doubtful
'He was the best winger in the world at that stage' - Simon Geoghegan, 1994 and that try
Thirty years ago, a single try in the entire Five Nations was the highlight of the tournament for Ireland. But it went a long, long way.
Rising Connacht star says there's 'so much more to come' after signing new deal
Keenan and Ringrose both train as Ireland hope to bring full strength squad to Twickenham
It was the 1970s when Ireland last beat England five times in a row
Andy Farrell’s side know they are likely to face an English onslaught this weekend.
'He has so much grá towards Munster... He wants to finish on a high'
Ex-Ulster prop Sutherland back in fold as Scotland lose Tuipulotu for Six Nations run-in
England selection uncertain as Borthwick weighs big calls for Ireland
Bronze for Ireland as France blank Great Britain to capture LA Sevens title
Cullen calls for improvement despite comeback win over Cardiff
McKenzie inspires Chief to statement win over Brumbies
Irish men's sevens side storm into semi-final against Dupont's France
'We have to make it work to make it worthwhile that Dan had to lose his job'
'He can bring the best out of people' - Why Richie Murphy can lift Ulster in interim role
Leinster dig deep to avoid back-to-back defeats at Cardiff Arms Park
Leo Cullen’s men ran out 33-20 winners after trailing at the break.
Ulster begin life after Dan McFarland with seven-try win over Dragons
Mixed fortunes for Ireland's men and women at Los Angeles Sevens
Connacht secure bonus point win against Scarlets in Galway
'I knew there was interest from Australia, but I was never going to go'
'I came to Japan with the mindset that everything I know is wrong'
Ruadhán Quinn crosses twice as Munster earn bonus-point victory over Zebre
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Eoin de Buitléar makes first start for Connacht in Scarlets clash
Ulster team named as life after Dan McFarland begins against Dragons
Harry Byrne starts in centre for Leinster's visit to Cardiff
England attack coach insists they must keep a cool head after Scotland defeat
Ireland confident they can 'thrive' under pressure from Felix Jones' defensive system