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Rugby

Last year
2024
Munster beat Lions as post-Graham Rowntree era begins
Schmidt: 'I've felt the same warmth that I felt for 10 years here'
Connacht punished for early red card in home defeat to Bulls
'The big picture of the game is that I'm really proud' - Farrell
Ireland Women set up quarter-final clash with New Zealand at Dubai SVNS
Familiar problems plague Ireland against Wallabies
A mixed November ended with more handling and lineout issues.
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Ireland 22-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod
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Crowley's impact helps Ireland to squeeze past Schmidt's Wallabies
Andy Farrell’s side delivered an error-strewn performance but had enough to edge past the Aussies.
Ireland v Australia, Autumn Nations Series
'We are in the entertainment industry' - Leo Cullen looks forward to busy period
Joe McCarthy has quickly become a cornerstone of Andy Farrell's Ireland team
Suaalii's explosive threat and why the lineout is so key for Ireland
Both teams are likely to have smart plans for their set-piece attack today.
'You never get comfortable' - Pressure nothing new for Jack Crowley
Joe Schmidt back in town but all eyes will be on Sam Prendergast on historic day
Leinster earn another bonus point win with grinding victory over Ulster
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Prendergast gets Ireland's call, the Joe Show, and URC returns
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Munster and Connacht unveil starting sides as URC action returns
'He didn't go full throttle at the start' - Wallabies getting up to speed with Schmidt
'It’s like getting a peek behind the curtain when you have Joe as a coach'
Munster search is 'ongoing' but IRFU can't shed light on Rowntree exit
IRFU tries to give Aviva crowd 'a bit of a nudge' with matchday experience
The Irish union has warned that it needs to increase revenues to avoid having to make cuts.
Ireland U20s Grand Slam winner reuniting with former teacher on Ulster journey
Ollie Campbell presents jerseys to record-breaking Healy and Ireland
Connors seeks more big Leinster starts in near future after recent trip down Memory Lane
'If you thought rugby was a rollercoaster, the real world is definitely the same'
'There'll be some emotion, for sure' - Schmidt soaks up return to Ireland
'We can’t continue with World Cups having such a major impact on finances'
'Sam deserves it... Jack has played very well for us for a good while'
Joe Schmidt gives returns for McReight, Slipper and Tupou as he names Aussie team
Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test
Conan to captain Leinster for trip to face Ulster
Josh Van der Flier has been a standout for Ireland this autumn
Johnny Sexton autobiography wins Irish Sports Book of the Year
'I loved my time in Ireland... Munster had some great players'
Prendergast set to retain Ireland's 10 shirt against the Wallabies
Jack Crowley looks likely to be part of the Irish bench.
Joe Marler brings forward retirement plans to this Friday night with Harlequins
'They will still have a stacked team' - Eric O'Sullivan warns of Leinster dangers
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Preparing to face Schmidt, Ireland's midfield dilemma, and JT's thoughts on 10
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'The ambition changed' - Irish rugby still benefiting from Schmidt's teachings
Connacht coach Wilkins says no cause for concern over Hansen contract