Rugby

January

January 2024

Bundee

'I certainly believe I can offer more' - Aki still ambitious after statement season

11 Jan

4.2k

full contact

Porter happy to open up to Netflix as he tries to master his craft

The 27-year-old will be part of the upcoming series about the Six Nations.

11 Jan

5.8k

Best of the best

Aki and Fryday the big winners at Rugby Writers Ireland awards

10 Jan

3.5k

Sponsored

'It’s cold at home. There’s nothing to eat': Barnardos needs your help this Giving Day

Barnardos

Sep 20

rugby weekly extra

Eoin Toolan: Munster having to sign an NIQ out-half would make for a broken system

10 Jan

13.0k

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bolton the wanderer

Bolton hoping Connacht career takes off after completing unique family circle

10 Jan

5.8k

Rebrand

Munster's Cork home renamed Virgin Media Park

10 Jan

7.1k

zebo

'From an Irish squad point of view, he’s definitely put himself up for discussion'

10 Jan

10.9k

Shopping around

'We’ll see what’s out there' - Munster to weigh up options for Carbery replacement

10 Jan

6.7k

GALLIC FLAIR

'He ruined our night' - Ulster and McFarland stung by Dupont memories

10 Jan

3.4k

Api Ratuniyarawa

Fiji rugby international Api Ratuniyarawa jailed for three sexual assaults

9 Jan

6.7k

Champions Cup

Connacht primed to make mark in Lyon after 'total performance' against Munster

9 Jan

4.4k

Cited

Connacht's Ralston given three-game ban for incident leading to O'Donoghue injury

9 Jan

6.5k

Fit

Boost for Ulster as Hume returns ahead of big Toulouse clash

9 Jan

4.3k

fresh start

After a strong start with Munster, Joey Carbery never had any luck

Murray Kinsella

9 Jan

6.9k

Selection

New boss Robertson wants overseas players to be available for All Blacks

9 Jan

6.3k

The Edge

Jacques Nienaber has an exact timeline for Leinster's defence fully clicking

The South African defence coach says the province’s players must rewire their brains.

9 Jan

6.1k

key men

Lowe and Furlong close to Leinster returns as Six Nations looms

9 Jan

5.2k

Rest In Peace

Welsh icon JPR Williams passes away

8 Jan

6.8k

rugby weekly extra

Which law should be changed to improve rugby?

8 Jan

4.4k

Exit

Joey Carbery to leave Munster at end of the season

The 28-year-old has decided to depart the province for a new playing opportunity outside of Ireland.

8 Jan

15.5k

squad depth

Ireland's back three set for Six Nations shake-up after Hansen and O'Brien injuries

8 Jan

4.8k

Out of Action

Jean Kleyn out for the rest of season with eye and knee injuries

8 Jan

7.4k

Treatment Table

Leinster's Jimmy O'Brien out for 'a number of months' with neck injury

8 Jan

6.4k

French Foes

Top 14 sides stand in way of Irish provinces as Champions Cup resumes

8 Jan

2.6k

Blow

Mack Hansen ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations campaign with shoulder injury

8 Jan

7.1k

The Boss

Four-year deal a statement that IRFU believe Farrell can keep winning

The Ireland head coach’s latest contract could make him the team’s longest-serving boss ever.

Murray Kinsella

7 Jan

4.3k

Terenure successfully defend Bateman Cup against 14-man Young Munster

6 Jan

4.9k

one that got away

England job another fascinating turn on Felix Jones' remarkable coaching journey

6 Jan

4.7k

on the radar

Olympians-to-be, rising stars, code crossers - Irish sportswomen to watch in 2024

6 Jan

2.3k

ANALYSIS

Leinster's defence under Jacques Nienaber is must-watch stuff

There have been obvious teething problems but also some impressive work so far.

Murray Kinsella

6 Jan

9.9k

Patience

Owen Farrell close to agreeing shock move to Racing 92 - reports

Updated 5 Jan

9.4k

SQOTW

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How closely have you been paying attention to the sports news this week?

5 Jan

8.1k

Bateman Cup Final

'People who come to watch for the first time are really surprised at the standard'

5 Jan

7.9k

Champions Cup

Referees appointed for Irish provinces' upcoming Champions Cup fixtures

5 Jan

5.0k

Under the knife

Kilcoyne's season over as Munster's grim injury news keeps coming

4 Jan

9.0k

Momentum

Cian Prendergast believes Munster win will inspire Connacht

4 Jan

3.3k

New gig

England confirm that Felix Jones is their new defence coach

4 Jan

7.0k

Les Bleus

Life without Dupont and fewer players - France face into Ireland opener

Head coach Fabien Galthié will have to make some adjustments for the Six Nations.

4 Jan

5.0k

learning curve

'We’re still getting used to the way Jacques wants us to learn' - Doris

4 Jan

5.2k

Options

How different could Ireland's Six Nations squad be to the RWC?

Andy Farrell’s group is likely to be familiar as they defend their Grand Slam title.

3 Jan

12.1k