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Rugby

January
January 2024
'We play better when our backs are against the wall, when we've got something to prove'
'It was a good night for the west of Ireland' - Lam doffs his cap on unhappy return to Connacht
Connacht earn impressive bonus-point victory over Bristol to stay alive in Europe
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Jaco Peyper announces retirement from refereeing
Two changes to Ulster back row for trip to face Harlequins
Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Leinster go strong for Leicester trip
Jager returns for Munster as Saints bring full-strength XV to Limerick
6ft 9ins Tom Ahern loving life out wide for Munster
Connacht's naming rights deal to offset over €40 million cost of redeveloping Sportsground
Permutations, salutations, and Six Nations: Connacht seek to extend run in Europe
'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team
Joe Schmidt named as new Australia rugby head coach
Former Ireland head coach agrees two-year deal to succeed Eddie Jones at the Wallabies.
'I don’t really want to be playing Challenge Cup... that’s a pretty big carrot'
'I love the place' - Mick Galwey's journey from Munster great to O'Loughlin Gael
The rugby hero’s son Ruairí stands on the edge of winning an All-Ireland with O’Loughlin Gaels.
Bealham putting friendship with groomsman Marmion aside in Bristol test
Former Springbok Elton Jantjies given four-year doping ban
Boost for Connacht as O'Halloran and Aki return for Champions Cup showdown
Joe Schmidt set to be confirmed as new Australia head coach - reports
'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener
O'Mahony the right choice as Ireland captain despite uncertain future
'It was something that I sent out, that I was interested in going home'
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.
'It massively strengthens O’Mahony’s hand if he wants to play beyond the end of the season'
O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad
Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, and Sam Prendergast will train with the squad in Portugal next week.
Ulster's long-running sponsorship deal with Kingspan to end next year
England select George as captain for Six Nations, Sinckler and Vunipola omitted
Gregory Alldritt named France's Six Nations captain in Antoine Dupont's absence
Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard
Graham Rowntree has already started the process of changeover in his Munster squad.
Munster believe Crowley's 'big game temperament' fits for Ireland
Why Garry Ringrose could play on the wing for Ireland against France
The Leinster centre has performed well when covering the position previously.
Galway's Sportsground also set to sell naming rights as Connacht Rugby agree deal with US company
Ranking Ireland's captaincy candidates, from likeliest to dark horses
Have your own say in the poll below ahead of Wednesday’s Six Nations squad announcement.
Munster insist O'Mahony contract talks are an 'ongoing process'
Russell 'energised' by Bath move as Scotland name former England prop in Six Nations squad
Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit to 'pursue dream' of new career in NFL
Evan O'Connell to captain Ireland for U20 Six Nations campaign
Jack O'Donoghue out for three to four months but will not need surgery for knee injury
British and Irish Lions announce details of first-ever women's tour