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Rugby

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2023
Stormers strike at the death to leave La Rochelle's Champions Cup defence hanging in the balance
16 Dec 2023
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Connacht's dismal record in England continues as Saracens run up 55 points
16 Dec 2023
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Bloody Sunday, Gaelic Games and Irish sporting heroes - Books for children this Christmas
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16 Dec 2023
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Ulster try to get a Racing start after the drowning in Bath
16 Dec 2023
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Connacht hope for response as Carty and Thornbury return to starting lineup
16 Dec 2023
1.7k
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'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'
Munster centre Alex Nankivell has settled into life in Ireland impressively.
16 Dec 2023
6.0k
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'Massive battle for our pack' - Leinster aim to strengthen Champions Cup intent against Sharks
16 Dec 2023
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15 Dec 2023
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Ulster lean on experience for pivotal meeting with Racing
15 Dec 2023
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Thornbury to make long-awaited injury comeback in boost for Connacht's trip to Sarries
15 Dec 2023
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Munster make six changes for Sunday's trip to face Exeter
15 Dec 2023
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Frawley handed first European start at 10 for Leinster's sold-out clash with Sale
15 Dec 2023
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RG Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster' - Donal Lenihan
15 Dec 2023
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Ala’alatoa: 'I love this team, but the opportunity to play in France was appealing'
15 Dec 2023
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IRFU finalise World Cup review as Nucifora era hits home stretch
Performance director David Nucifora held his annual briefing in Abbotstown yesterday.
15 Dec 2023
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14 Dec 2023
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IRFU appoints three new female delegates to meet 40% gender-balance requirement
14 Dec 2023
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Nucifora: IRFU would be 'ecstatic' if Farrell led Lions in 2025
14 Dec 2023
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Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban
14 Dec 2023
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Andy Farrell signs new four-year contract as Ireland head coach
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14 Dec 2023
8.0k
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All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'
14 Dec 2023
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14 Dec 2023
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'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy
14 Dec 2023
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Six Nations reveal title and release date for 'Drive to Survive'-style Netflix series
13 Dec 2023
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Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter
13 Dec 2023
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Billy Vunipola cleared to play against Connacht after red card is overturned
13 Dec 2023
2.6k
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Eddie Jones takes over as head coach of Japan Rugby
13 Dec 2023
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13 Dec 2023
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Relief for Connacht and Andy Farrell as Hansen injury scare dissipates
13 Dec 2023
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'The honeymoon phase of the move is over' - Steven Kitshoff hunkers down to Ulster life
13 Dec 2023
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Arundell to miss Six Nations after signing two-year extension with Racing
12 Dec 2023
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'Embarrassing is not a word we would use' - Wilkins hits out at criticism of Bordeaux hammering
12 Dec 2023
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Harry Byrne to miss Leinster's clash with Sale Sharks
12 Dec 2023
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Munster confirm games against Leinster and Crusaders have sold out
12 Dec 2023
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