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Rugby

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October 2024
Ireland to play Japan in 2025 Women's World Cup opener
League convert Suaalii in Wallabies squad for Europe, Skelton returns
'I like the stimulus I’m getting at club level' - Nienaber enjoying life at Leinster
Connacht head coach urges Ioane to 'be brave' in finding form
'If Lowe was ruled out, would you feel confident with Stockdale on Ireland’s left wing?'
Murray returns home and Casey back in training ahead of Sharks game
A brilliant Leinster win, Munster’s lineout shambles, and it's time to talk about Stockdale
Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals
Cullen set to sign new two-year deal as Leinster head coach
Henshaw available for selection while Leinster wait on fitness of Frawley and McCarthy
La Rochelle bounce back against Bordeaux-Begles
'It was a difficult time so we really appreciated the offer from Leinster'
RG Snyman was player of the match on Saturday night against Connacht.
Boost for Ireland as Connacht expect Mack Hansen back soon
Frawley injury a worry less than three weeks before All Blacks clash
Leinster make it 5 BP wins from 5 as Snyman shines against Connacht
'We killed ourselves in so many facets' - Rowntree left furious with Munster errors
Sloppy Munster come away empty-handed from Stormers defeat
Ireland and Ulster's Jacob Stockdale 'playing out of his skin'
South African tour may come at perfect time as Munster look to get show on the road
'An absolute pleasure to deal with' - Prendergasts doing Newbridge proud
Cian and Sam are among the professional players to have come through the Kildare school.
Stockdale stars as Ulster cruise to bonus-point win over depleted Ospreys
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IRFU come out against permanent adoption of 20-minute red card
Munster make five changes for Stormers test
Connacht v Leinster: Mack Hansen out, Rabah Slimani starts, and trio set for debut
Connacht's Josh Murphy handed four-week ban after red card against Ulster
Former Ireland player Sene Naoupu appointed as CEO of North Otago RFU
Ulster's midfield merry-go-round continues as Ospreys visit Belfast
James Culhane aiming 'to make some moves' at Leinster
'I’d like to fire into this weekend full metal jacket'
'The friendship is unbelievable. You're playing for your community'
Ireland drawn with New Zealand, Japan and Spain in Women's Rugby World Cup
Wales scrum-half Gareth Davies retires, Allan returns to Italy fold
200 cap man Alan O'Connor to skipper Ulster against Ospreys
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Munster's 14-man fiasco, and the Ulster-Connacht maul battle
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'I was so nervous and then I had to quarantine for 14 days in a hotel in Dublin'
Leinster's ruthless, deceptive 22 work drives strong start to season
Jamison Gibson-Park’s passing has helped Leinster’s carriers to win the gainline.
World champion Springboks to host Italy in 2025, Moerat to miss November tour
'I still think Crowley is the man for Ireland'
'My attention is on the games': Borthwick won't be drawn on Felix Jones's gardening leave