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Rugby

Last year
2023
Herring to equal Ulster record as Connacht include big hitters
Ulster confirm list of players departing at the end of the season
All Blacks star to return after eight months out with 'migraine-related' condition
Wales international explains move to Exeter that forces him to miss the World Cup
The Irish derby, Leinster's team rotation, and Munster's red-hot hosts
Leinster trio included on 5-man shortlist for EPCR Player of the Year
Former World Rugby chief Bernard Lapasset dies aged 75
World Cup blow for Scotland as Jonny Gray 'very doubtful' after dislocating kneecap
Springboks captain Kolisi in race to be fit for Rugby World Cup following surgery
'We're trying to grow something here' - Leamy relishing knockout shot at Glasgow
Johnny Sexton hopes to be fit and 'fully at it' for the start of pre-season training
'Being away from home was really difficult but the guys here really stepped up'
Andy Friend insists pressure is on Ulster as he nears Connacht exit
IRFU 'in discussion' with McWilliams as doubts emerge over his future as head coach
'We got to this stage last year and didn’t win anything so we have to do better'
Wales omit Joe Hawkins from World Cup training squad
France great Morgan Parra announces retirement
Robbie Henshaw remains doubtful for Leinster's URC quarter-final against Sharks
'It's not about getting to the final, it's about winning it' - Leinster's ambition
'That one hurt us last year' - La Rochelle final hands Leinster their shot at revenge
Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle set up another Champions Cup final date with Leinster
Good news for Connacht as Toulon book Challenge Cup final date with Glasgow
'We're looking to improve our performances and we have to own where we are'
Leinster don't recruit many players but their record continues to be strong
Boost for Connacht as Glasgow beat Scarlets to reach first European final
Ireland fade in second half and fall to first wooden spoon since 2004
'We're in a better place than we were last year' - Jamison Gibson-Park
Cullen to 'tweak the team' as Leinster target Champions Cup and URC double
Ruthless Leinster look primed to finally capture elusive fifth star
Red-hot Leinster blow Toulouse away to grab Champions Cup final spot
England hold off France fightback to clinch Grand Slam in front of record crowd
Tuilagi and Lawes to remain in England after penning extensions with respective clubs
'I still have a dream of returning to play in Ireland at some stage'
Ireland prepare for dog fight in Edinburgh to avoid wooden spoon finish
'He's there for us to pick his brain': Injured Sexton still a strong influence at Leinster
Leinster setbacks, home advantage, Toulouse stars, a Champions Cup epic
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Gearóid Prendergast to become 'pathway manager' at Munster's academy
Robbie Henshaw misses out for Leinster's crunch clash with Toulouse