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Rugby

Last week
5th January 2025 - 11th January 2025
rugby weekly extra
'La Rochelle only need to score a try and kick some penalties, and they’re right in the game.'
6 Jan
4.5k
12
Connacht
JJ Hanrahan close to return from long injury lay-off
6 Jan
3.0k
12
Rules
The law tweaks that kick in for the Champions Cup this weekend
6 Jan
4.3k
13
TheJournal.ie
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Podcast Rugby Weekly Extra
What to make of La Rochelle, Harry Byrne's roadmap, and Sarries' evolution in the Premiership
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01:01:02
Banned
Tom O'Toole to miss Six Nations openers after being hit with six-match ban
6 Jan
7.3k
28
Superstar
Ilona Maher’s Bristol debut ends in defeat as record crowd watch on at Ashton Gate
5 Jan
3.6k
0
Top 14
Hastoy spares La Rochelle's blushes against gallant Toulouse youngsters
5 Jan
8.3k
32
This month
January 2025
Premiership
Saracens bounce back as Harry Byrne makes debut for beaten Bristol
4 Jan
12.0k
13
Rugby
US Sevens star Ilona Maher set to make Bristol debut this weekend
3 Jan
2.1k
1
Champions Cup
La Rochelle star Teddy Thomas to miss Leinster European clash following ban
3 Jan
3.9k
18
TheJournal.ie
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Podcast Rugby Weekly Extra
Ireland's three-peat chances, provinces in URC/Europe, Lions in OZ, & Women's RWC
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51:01
Signed And Sealed
Nick Timoney signs two-year contact extension with Ulster
2 Jan
3.6k
29
playmaker
Bristol loan gives Harry Byrne the chance to show his strengths
2 Jan
5.2k
21
schedule
Rest weekend tees Irish provinces up for key Champions Cup battles
Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht have two important pool games ahead.
2 Jan
4.3k
5
Last month
December 2024
fresh start
Harry Byrne moves from Leinster to Bristol on short-term deal
31 Dec 2024
10.2k
95
TheJournal.ie
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Podcast Rugby Weekly Extra
Ulster's young men stand up, and can Leinster's boa constrictors choke out Toulouse?
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58:00
Analysis
'He's definitely one for the future' - McNabney central to Ulster's strong start in Galway
30 Dec 2024
6.0k
13
GAP
Friday in Limerick showed the difference between Leinster and Munster
Jacques Nienaber’s influence on Leinster is more obvious than ever.
30 Dec 2024
5.1k
40
Playoff race
'We're behind schedule' - Connacht face uphill battle to get season back on track
30 Dec 2024
1.6k
20
Spotlight
'I think they just hate all of us so it was equally across all of us!'
30 Dec 2024
11.6k
62
finally off the mark
Exeter finally end Premiership losing streak
29 Dec 2024
2.6k
4
brothers
'It's a very interesting story, we're extremely proud of both of them'
29 Dec 2024
4.4k
0
Deflated
'We were well beaten, it's a massive blow for our season'
29 Dec 2024
5.7k
22
Reaction
'We're massively delighted to get that win' - Murphy
28 Dec 2024
3.4k
13
Sarrie state of affairs
McCall demands response after Saracens suffer record Premiership defeat to Bath
28 Dec 2024
5.6k
12
Derby
Ulster's young guns end losing streak with brilliant win in Galway
28 Dec 2024
5.2k
34
Liveblog
Connacht v Ulster, URC
28 Dec 2024
17.2k
84
Analysis
Leinster's ruthless power and smarts pile the pain onto Munster
The third try by Josh van der Flier was contentious.
Murray Kinsella
28 Dec 2024
4.2k
40
Backs To The Wall
'It's been a tough period . . . the only answer can come from within our group'
28 Dec 2024
4.0k
7
Loosehead
Cullen confirms prop switch was a 'pre-planned experiment'
28 Dec 2024
13.5k
46
Reaction
'It's pretty frustrating' - Munster rue missed chances against Leinster
27 Dec 2024
8.5k
92
Gulf
Leinster power to bonus-point win on tough night for Munster at Thomond
It was a dispiriting day for the southern province as their A team also lost at home to Leinster.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
27 Dec 2024
7.5k
141
Liveblog
Munster v Leinster, URC
27 Dec 2024
23.3k
170
Team news
Jack Murphy gets first start at 10 for Ulster while Connacht make three changes
27 Dec 2024
5.4k
13
Targets
'Are we trying to force it a little bit?' - Leinster target lineout improvement
27 Dec 2024
2.9k
20
Derby Day
Can Munster halt Leinster's winning run in the URC?
27 Dec 2024
3.7k
29
Team news
No Crowley-Prendergast showdown at Thomond Park
26 Dec 2024
12.8k
108
detail
Paul O'Connell remains an invaluable part of the Ireland set-up
The lineout work needs to improve but O’Connell still has a major influence.
Murray Kinsella
26 Dec 2024
3.6k
8
hopes
'I've been in and around Irish squads and that disappointment is constantly there'
26 Dec 2024
6.8k
25
On The Dotted Line
Jacob Stockdale signs new two-year deal with Ulster
24 Dec 2024
3.4k
12
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