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Rugby

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2023
'It was crazy. As it got into the media, the buzz around it was unbelievable'
Beirne: Munster have 'no choice' but to win in Exeter
Cullen doesn't buy into 'narrative' about Leinster v La Rochelle games
'In my opinion, Frawley stole the show'
Munster hit supporter with stadium ban following incident with Bayonne lock
Blow for Connacht as Hansen ruled of clash with Saracens
ROG and La Rochelle look to bounce back after 'small man syndrome' ban
Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 to start in Sunderland and end at Twickenham
Who do you think should win the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year?
Connacht head coach Wilkins explains omission of captain Jack Carty
'We’ve got form on the road' - Bayonne draw puts pressure on Munster ahead of trip to Exeter
Connors leaves La Rochelle's big men wondering where their legs went
The 27-year-old impressed on what was just his second Champions Cup appearance.
'A titan of rugby union' - Syd Millar dies, aged 89
Rumours of the Premiership's demise have been greatly exaggerated
Gavan Casey’s talking points from the opening weekend of Champions Cup action.
Leinster laid down a marker with a big win away to defending champions La Rochelle
But it was a disappointing weekend for Connacht, Ulster and Munster
'It's a great start. It's nice to see smiles on supporters' faces'
Ireland 7s miss out on bronze after extra-time defeat to Fiji
Gritty, smart Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle
La Rochelle v Leinster, Champions Cup
Eddie Jones to be re-appointed as Japan head coach - reports
'We weren't clinical at all' - Blunt attack a sore point for Munster
Today feels far more important than just a pool game for Leinster
Toulouse blow away Cardiff, Bulls ease past 14-man Sarries, and last-gasp Exeter stun Toulon
'It just wasn’t a good enough version of us' - Rowntree
Bayonne strike late to steal famous draw on frustrating night for Munster
Here are your seven nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Ulster's losing run continues as five-try Bath run rampant in Champions Cup opener
Munster v Bayonne, Champions Cup
Connacht to sweat on Hansen injury after suffering record home Europe defeat
Harry Byrne must seize opportunity against La Rochelle as Leinster 10 debate rumbles on
The out-half will earn his first Champions Cup start against La Rochelle tomorrow.
Youthful Munster can kick-off Champions Cup campaign on a high against Bayonne
'We have all had to take responsibility' - Training standards key for inconsistent Ulster
'We know what ROG is like' - Leinster enter hostile, rugby-mad territory
Connacht fall flat as impressive Bordeaux silence The Sportsground
Bordeaux dish out a lesson to Connacht on sobering night in Galway
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