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Rugby

January

January 2025

Os Lobos

Two ex-Munster men part of exciting Portugal side's new chapter

Os Lobos thrilled at the 2023 World Cup and can qualify for the next one in the coming weeks.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

27 Jan

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Crocked

Five reinforcements for Townsend's Scotland squad after injury crisis

27 Jan

3.7k

5

wing man

Turning 30, defending on the wing, and law tweaks with Ringrose

27 Jan

3.9k

5

looking ahead

Dan Sheehan eyes Ireland-England clash after injury return

27 Jan

2.8k

16

locked in

'I want to keep playing for Ireland. Hopefully our best days are ahead of us'

27 Jan

3.9k

2

Unimpressed

Murphy bitterly disappointed after Ulster's shock defeat to Zebre

26 Jan

5.0k

44

crux

'When Ireland play that, they are arguably the best in the world' - Borthwick

26 Jan

6.0k

6

Naive

Joyce laments lack of 'street-smarts' after Connacht loss

26 Jan

3.7k

4

Upset

Zebre stun Ulster in Belfast

26 Jan

6.2k

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CONFIRMED

Furlong ruled out of Ireland's clash with England as Aungier called up

The 32-year-old has returned home to Ireland after a recurrence of his calf injury.

Updated 26 Jan

8.5k

39

scotstoun

Connacht slump to a sixth defeat in seven URC games in Glasgow

26 Jan

3.4k

12

rugby 7s

Mixed fortunes for Ireland's Sevens teams in Perth play-offs

26 Jan

3.7k

1

Simon Easterby

'His coaching philosophy stemmed from the way he played. He loved to be on the edge'

26 Jan

6.6k

1

Irish Abroad

The Irish scrum-half who plays professional rugby for Benfica

Bray man Elliott Ryan is loving life in Lisbon and wants to play for Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Portugal

26 Jan

13.0k

9

Man in the Arena

'People only see us as rugby players, not as brothers, husbands, boyfriends'

26 Jan

3.7k

12

Reaction

Costello hails Munster for 'the best 40 minutes of rugby we’ve played all season'

26 Jan

4.8k

15

United Rugby Championship

Munster slay Dragons with explosive first-half show

25 Jan

5.9k

40

undefeated

Dan Sheehan's double helps Leinster blast to bonus point against Stormers

Leo Cullen’s side extended their 100% record in all competitions with a 36-12 win at the Aviva.

25 Jan

5.6k

50

big calls

Ireland's tight selection decisions show strength of 23 for England

Simon Easterby’s men had a big session in the Portuguese sun earlier today.

25 Jan

5.6k

2

Setbacks

Disappointment for Ireland Sevens rugby teams in Perth tournament

25 Jan

3.0k

3

into the storm

Snyman excited to play with fresh Leinster voices against personal rivals

25 Jan

4.9k

16

Depth

Ireland have luxury of strong options at 10 with Sexton influencing

Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley will both have parts to play in this Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

25 Jan

5.8k

30

Provincial Lines

'We've never selected a player because we felt, 'He's playing with Leinster''

25 Jan

3.4k

35

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland without Farrell, the Portuguese test and URC preview

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35:06

obrigado

Here's to Portugal becoming a major rugby destination

Ireland are set to visit Portugal to face Os Lobos in a Test this summer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

24 Jan

4.3k

3

Round 3

Ireland Sevens sides endure tough opening day in Perth

24 Jan

2.8k

1

Development

Munster's Mike Prendergast set to be appointed Ireland A coach

24 Jan

10.7k

18

Training Camp

'Business as usual' for fully-fit Ireland in Portugal without Farrell

24 Jan

4.1k

3

Selection

Landmark appearance for Cooney as Ulster make six changes for Zebre's visit

24 Jan

3.1k

13

Team news

JJ Hanrahan starts as Connacht make seven changes for Glasgow trip

24 Jan

3.1k

10

starting XV

O'Connor set for first senior start as Munster make six changes for Dragons game

24 Jan

6.0k

32

URC

Dan Sheehan and James Lowe return for Leinster's clash with Stormers

24 Jan

4.6k

42

Rhys Ruddock

'When it's your dad doing it, you see the good but also the tough times'

Rhys Ruddock has followed his father, Mike, into coaching since retiring from playing.

23 Jan

6.5k

6

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastThe 42FM

Media training is not a ‘personality transplant’: Leinster's side of the story

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greater good

URC to reshape some of Hansen's punishment into something 'more meaningful and impactful'

23 Jan

8.0k

37

hope springs

'If there was ever a call, I’d love to take it' - Leinster's McGrath hopeful of Ireland recall

23 Jan

4.0k

34

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Laying down the laws

This year's Six Nations to feature 20-minute red cards among several new law trials

22 Jan

4.1k

26

Refixed

Connacht's URC clash with Glasgow Warriors rescheduled due to weather warning

22 Jan

4.1k

1

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

What are Munster 'very good' at and what are Munster 'very poor' at?

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Dates For The Diary

Croke Park confirmed as venue for Leinster's last-16 tie with Harlequins

22 Jan

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