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Rugby

Last month
December 2024
Testing times
Ulster seek response against Bordeaux but face struggle to compete in Europe this season
Richie Murphy’s young squad would be doing extremely well to fight on two fronts this season.
12 Dec 2024
1.4k
5
On The Road
Munster make six changes for Champions Cup trip to Castres
12 Dec 2024
8.2k
54
growing his game
Bleyendaal: Prendergast 'maturing beyond his years'
12 Dec 2024
3.6k
2
wing man
'It was tough with Ireland but I tried to take the good with the bad'
12 Dec 2024
10.0k
30
Irish Abroad
Irishman Davidson continues to forge his own path in France
The former Ireland and Lions lock will leave Castres at the end of this season.
11 Dec 2024
5.9k
1
Hotseat
Neil Doak appointed Ireland Men’s U20s head coach
11 Dec 2024
3.3k
2
TheJournal.ie
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Podcast Rugby Weekly Extra
Van der Flier the student, scrum cadence, and Munster’s top job
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52:44
decisions decisions
Jordie Barrett offers Leinster versatility but feels 12 is his best position
11 Dec 2024
3.0k
26
Ambition
Ball is in Munster and the IRFU's court as Prendergast makes his play
11 Dec 2024
4.2k
6
Northern Sound
'We’ve got to start putting in performances that we’re proud of' - Ulster vow to hit back
11 Dec 2024
1.6k
19
Jordie Barrett
'From the minute I signed people were reaching out, it's been great'
11 Dec 2024
4.6k
0
Setback
Heartbreak for Ireland's Béibhinn Parsons as she confirms second leg break in four months
10 Dec 2024
4.4k
5
Tom Voyce
Former England rugby player believed to have died after car swept away in river
10 Dec 2024
8.1k
Head Coach
'My name is in the hat' - Prendergast confirms he wants Munster job
10 Dec 2024
5.2k
32
Injury Update
Cruciate confirmed for Ulster's Moxham as Cooney close to comeback
10 Dec 2024
2.5k
12
Update
Frawley ruled out for Leinster's tie with Clermont, Lowe and Keenan also sidelined
10 Dec 2024
4.1k
24
Homegrown
'We're able to bring in a few players from overseas but we're so constrained'
Leinster boss Leo Cullen delivered an impassioned defence of his province’s model.
10 Dec 2024
6.9k
101
Ambitious
Ronan O’Gara would ‘bite hands off’ for top Test coach role – but not Wales job
9 Dec 2024
6.0k
26
first phase
How Leinster cut Bristol open for Prendergast's try to begin the blitz
Jordie Barrett was the fulcrum for a classy Leinster play from a scrum on the left.
Murray Kinsella
9 Dec 2024
3.8k
7
Top of the poll
Van der Flier named Player of the Autumn Nations Series after edging public vote
9 Dec 2024
4.0k
24
rugby weekly extra
'It was only his first start in the Champions Cup, but it didn’t really look like it'
9 Dec 2024
4.4k
21
Pigskin
Former Ulster winger Sexton to try his luck at American Football
9 Dec 2024
3.3k
2
TheJournal.ie
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Podcast Rugby Weekly Extra
Leinster’s superstars, Munster’s grit, and a tough day for Ulster
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59:54
Signed Up
Munster tie down Daly and Coombes with contract extensions
9 Dec 2024
3.4k
35
Leader
'Peter is a talisman for the club. He was brilliant on and off the pitch'
9 Dec 2024
6.9k
19
POTM
'It rejuvenates you' - Van der Flier impressed with Leinster bench
9 Dec 2024
1.9k
6
Jordie
'He’ll play a big part this season. Quality person, quality player'
8 Dec 2024
8.9k
20
Finishers
Huge impact from Leinster's bomb squad proves too much for Bristol
21-year-old out-half Sam Prendergast scored two tries for Leo Cullen’s side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Ashton Gate
8 Dec 2024
8.3k
72
Awards Season
All-Ireland champs to Olympic and Paralympic winners - RTÉ Sport Team of the Year nominees announced
8 Dec 2024
1.7k
3
Champions Cup
Defending champions Toulouse swat Ulster aside in resounding nine-try victory
8 Dec 2024
4.5k
41
Champions Cup
Bristol Bears v Leinster, Champions Cup
8 Dec 2024
19.9k
85
Bad luck
Disappointment for Ireland's 7s' sides in Cape Town playoffs
8 Dec 2024
2.6k
2
Updates
Toulouse v Ulster, Champions Cup
8 Dec 2024
9.8k
26
taking the reins
Attack and lineout issues top of Simon Easterby's in-tray as he steps up to Ireland job
Easterby will take interim charge as Andy Farrell heads off with the Lions.
8 Dec 2024
2.4k
24
opener
Leinster get latest tilt at glory going against Lam's thrilling Bristol
8 Dec 2024
4.0k
6
Wrap
Toulon hold on to beat Stormers after red card
7 Dec 2024
3.5k
3
Impact
Irish 7s star Mullins scores debut hat-trick as Connacht blow away Zebre
7 Dec 2024
6.0k
4
Reaction
Costello: Stade win 'a significant step up' for Munster
7 Dec 2024
4.9k
12
Up and Running
Daly's moment of magic the highlight as Munster put 13-man Stade Francais to the sword
7 Dec 2024
5.0k
34
Minute-by-Minute
Munster v Stade Francais, Champions Cup
7 Dec 2024
13.9k
32
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