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Rugby

Last year
2023
O'Halloran and Murray promoted to Connacht's starting line-up; O'Toole returns for Ulster
Munster bring Nash and Hodnett in to starting team for trip to Italy
Leinster make five changes to the side that lost to Glasgow
Bundee Aki signs contract extension with IRFU to keep him at Connacht until 2025
Overlooked by Ireland, Munster's Kleyn could become World Cup winner
Bundee's remarkable turnaround completed by POTY nomination
All Blacks make one change to starting XV for World Cup final
'We lost, but we won' - Sexton marks his retirement from rugby
Springboks bravely roll the 7/1 dice for biggest game of all
Ireland name team for Spain clash
Case against Mbonambi dropped as World Rugby finds insufficient evidence
Bundee Aki nominated for World Rugby men's player of the year award
Springboks name a 7/1 bench for the World Cup final
'That call literally did change my life' - Leinster's Goodman on his debt to Joe Schmidt
Le Roux: There was 'no disrespect' to English players with celebration
'I could just say that I am really grateful. It has been incredible'
'There's going to be so much pressure on Wayne Barnes from a scrum perspective'
Bongi saga rumbles on as Curry is hit by 'disgusting abuse'
Munster add two of Ireland's U20 World Cup finalists to academy
England hand veterans final hurrah for Rugby World Cup third-place play-off
Leigh Halfpenny calls an end to his run with Wales after 101 caps
'When you get the call from Faz and you look down at your phone, it’s not a nice feeling'
Former Munster centre McHenry seals move to France's Pro D2
What will the new Nations Championship look like for Ireland?
Draw for 2027 Rugby World Cup to take place in January 2026
'He's got a lot of international experience, 100-plus Tests for Ireland'
McGrath and McKee injury doubts for Leinster as Healy out for 'a number of weeks'
World Rugby confirms bi-annual 'Nations Championship' to launch in 2026
'I've been absolutely inundated with messages from Munster supporters'
Connacht lose Carty to injury, Irish internationals keen to return
'He's a great guy... calm, well-spoken' - Springboks defend Bongi's character
Barnes to referee RWC final between All Blacks and Springboks
'There was a bit of bite to him... he was so aggressive in his intent'
After World Cup pain with Ireland, Schmidt on the brink with All Blacks
World Rugby launches review into Curry's 'white c***' accusation
'It has been a long time coming. There have been some really, really tough days'
Courtney Lawes to retire from England duty when Rugby World Cup ends
'It showed our youngsters the level they need to aspire to... they'll be better for the experience'
'A special coach, a special human being. Leinster are lucky to have him'
Leinster's young guns ship seven tries in opening URC defeat to Glasgow