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Rugby

Last week

30th March 2025 - 12th April 2025

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Andy Farrell to release autobiography in October

3 Apr

3.9k

24

Ban

Nankivell set to miss Munster's visit to La Rochelle as appeal denied

Updated 3 Apr

12.9k

76

Switch

Former Australia rugby star Petaia signs for NFL's Chargers

3 Apr

2.8k

1

back again

'In ways it’s another game but it’s an opportunity to play in front of 60,000 plus'

3 Apr

5.6k

9

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In Demand

Crowley yet to agree new contract but 'hopes to continue' with Munster

2 Apr

6.6k

105

Podcast

Munster's opportunity against La Rochelle, Leinster make a splash, and JT proposes a new law

2 Apr

2.0k

3

CONFIRMED

Munster duo and Connacht's Tucker join O'Connell's coaching team for Ireland's summer tour

2 Apr

4.6k

28

Ankle Scan

Injury update means Duhan van der Merwe is on track for action with Lions

2 Apr

2.9k

19

Sounding board

Prendergast parks 'disappointment' over Munster top job and looks forward to ROG reunion

1 Apr

7.1k

0

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Ulster's big ask

'In the last couple of weeks we've finished strongly, but it's over the 80 that we're worried about'

1 Apr

2.4k

2

the dupont incident

'The backlash myself and Porter and our families got was probably enough punishment'

1 Apr

6.1k

13

Update

O'Mahony returns to training ahead of Munster's trip to La Rochelle

1 Apr

4.2k

10

Award

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations player of the championship

1 Apr

3.4k

19

squad update

Cian Prendergast's return to training planned for next week

1 Apr

2.7k

3

Progress

Italy win underlines how Ireland are now stronger in every line

1 Apr

692

0

Learnings

Leinster's McBryde hopes Irish contingent can bring Six Nations lessons into club campaign

1 Apr

3.0k

7

Number 10

Munster's Jack Crowley cleverly bosses the Test in the West

The out-half kicked intelligently, showed his running threat, and tackled strongly.

Murray Kinsella

31 Mar

8.9k

12

sent off

Munster set to appeal against Alex Nankivell's red card

31 Mar

9.7k

40

Welcome back

Connacht set to bring experienced Billy Millard into new role

31 Mar

9.4k

8

squad update

Leinster hopeful Kelleher will be available for Quins clash, but Connors is ruled out

31 Mar

3.5k

6

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Irish Rugby

Hat-trick hero Anna McGann puts Italian job down to help getting back from ACL injury

31 Mar

987

0

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Casey and Crowley's class, Ulster's comeback, and Leinster's edge

Off the Mark

Eight-try Ireland earn first win of the Six Nations with bonus-point heroics against Italy

30 Mar

3.8k

11

Minute-by-Minute

Italy v Ireland, Women's Six Nations

Ireland were in Parma this weekend for their second outing of the tournament.

30 Mar

10.9k

23

Round Two

21-year-old Dalton hopes to help Ireland shut Italy down

30 Mar

3.0k

0

Last month

March 2025

record books

Ma'a Nonu, 42, becomes oldest man to play in Top 14

29 Mar

8.2k

6

Reaction

'We ground it out. We have no regret that it was not the prettiest of contests'

29 Mar

5.4k

55

Rugby

Kildunne hat-trick helps England thrash Wales in Women's Six Nations

29 Mar

1.7k

0

Reaction

Connacht offer positive update after Cian Prendergast taken to hospital

29 Mar

11.0k

29

Derby

Connacht's late rally comes up short as Munster hold on in Castlebar

Over 27,000 supporters packed into MacHale Park as the two sides shared eight tries.

29 Mar

9.2k

154

Pairc Life

Munster and Ireland WNT to host fixtures at Páirc Úi Chaoimh in December and June

29 Mar

4.3k

23

7s

Disappointment for Ireland sides at Hong Kong Sevens

29 Mar

2.9k

4

response

Murphy praises Ulster's 'incredible fight' after comeback win against Stormers

29 Mar

2.7k

20

Setback

Wallabies back Jorgensen suffers serious ankle injury

29 Mar

2.9k

0

20-year-old O'Connor gets biggest Munster chance yet in Castlebar

The former PBC fullback is making swift progress in professional rugby.

29 Mar

7.2k

5

Preview

Leinster's poor record in South Africa faces another stiff test against Sharks

29 Mar

2.6k

12

Comeback

Reilly returns after two ACL injuries and analysis with Farrell's Ireland

29 Mar

1.5k

1

spicy

Mayo set for rip-roaring contest between Connacht and Munster

29 Mar

1.3k

1

high drama

Ulster rally from 17 points down to claim bonus-point win and boost playoff hopes

28 Mar

4.7k

47

Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

28 Mar

3.5k

4

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