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Rugby

Last year
2023
'You have got to meet fire with fire': Bealham relishing test against world-class Stormers pack
Andy Friend will be missed in Connacht after an impressive final season
Munster to give Peter O'Mahony every chance to prove his fitness ahead of Leinster clash
Kelleher returns for Leinster as Lowe and Henshaw step up rehab
Gregor Townsend relishing the chance to push Scotland on after signing new deal
Connacht name 29-man travelling squad for URC semi-final clash with Stormers
De Klerk says Springboks motivated to 'prove world wrong'
6, 7 or 8? Doris keeps up fine form while showcasing versatility
Mack Hansen at odds with Connacht's greatest day
Munster's injury toll is brutal but they must embrace this shot at Leinster
Clean bill of health for Connacht as they prepare for URC semi-final in South Africa
Munster hit by big injury blows as four players ruled out of Leinster clash
'The reality is that he's going to have to rebuild Ulster for the second time'
Leinster to rotate squad again for URC semi-final clash with 'dangerous' Munster
'The likes of Jack Carty know what it means to play for Connacht'
'They'd jump off a cliff after Denis Leamy' - Rowntree hails Munster's coach's influence
Terenure earn record-breaking All-Ireland final win over Clontarf
Steve Borthwick returns to Leicester to strengthen England’s coaching staff
'He was destined to be a leader': Inside the competitive mindset that drives Andy Farrell
'We want it to be competitive, we want the group to be pushing each other'
URC Semi-finals: Connacht to face Stormers, Leinster and Munster to square off
Munster withstand the pressure to set up URC semi-final with Leinster
'We always feared it was going to be a tricky week, we're pleased to be through it'
Leinster keep double dream on track with 30-point defeat of Sharks
Former France international critical of Top 14 club Clermont over concussion
'Massively skilful but intense. Always intense': Andy Farrell, the ordinary kid who had to win
'I don’t think many people gave us a chance but we were confident'
Connacht rock the URC with stunning win over Ulster to reach semi-finals
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IRFU announce Greg McWilliams' exit as Ireland Women's head coach
Harry Byrne to win 50th cap as Leinster make 9 changes for Sharks
Snyman and Beirne return to Munster team for URC clash with Glasgow
'It's a complete mess and a mess the IRFU have brought upon themselves'
World Cup winners New Zealand to host inaugural WXV tournament
McCloskey was no wonderkid but he has proven to be a totem for Ulster
Connacht's Blade keen to best old mentor Cooney in interpro quarter-final
Former All Blacks boss named as England Women's new head coach
Who have the Irish provinces signed ahead of next season?
Declan Kidney to ‘keep the flag flying’ at London Irish despite wait for wages