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Rugby

Last year
2023
Byrne and Crowley vie for back-up slot to Sexton against the Welsh
Gatland reveals hand by calling on the veterans for Wales against Ireland
'I’d made my decision that I wanted to wear green, not to be in red'
Jamie George boost for England with hooker on course to face Scotland
Wales players 'looking at significant pay-cuts'
Wales happy to be written off ahead of Ireland clash, says Warren Gatland
John Ryan in picture for World Cup squad with a second return to Munster announced
Keenan remains a key man as Farrell's Ireland target a Six Nations title
Gatland names 34-year-old Halfpenny to start against Ireland
'I'm not the messiah' - New Wallabies coach Eddie Jones
Three or more concussions linked to worsened brain function in later life
'He's such a great guy to work with' - Farrell's high praise for in-form Larmour
Former Wales rugby star Thomas settles HIV case with ex-boyfriend
Aki, McCloskey, or Osborne? Ireland have a big call to confirm at 12
Former All Blacks prop comes out publicly as gay
Kelleher managing hamstring injury as Stewart links up with Ireland
'He really gets the most out of those players' - Furlong ready to take on Gatland's Wales
'It’s making sure that the group are mentally refreshed' - Cullen aims to make most of downtime
Henry Slade ruled out of England’s Six Nations opener against Scotland
Clontarf edge top-of-the-table clash to close gap on league leaders Terenure
Ireland call up Ulster hooker Stewart amid injury concern for Kelleher
Welsh rugby chief quits over allegations of sexism, racism and homophobia at WRU
Ireland Women denied by USA in bronze medal match in Sydney
Sexton still the central character as Six Nations gears up for another series
New coaches add Six Nations spice but doubts remain for Wales and England
Connacht boost URC knockout hopes with impressive bonus-point win
Under-strength Leinster outclass Cardiff in bonus point victory
Munster take maximum returns from 70-point thriller in Treviso
'It wasn't meant to cause offence. We didn't realise the uproar that'd come out of it'
The URC is becoming a less forgiving place as Irish provinces feel more heat
Ulster swat understrength Stormers aside for first back-to-back wins since November
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Ivan Nemer suspended over Cherif Traore Christmas banana gift
RFU apologises for handling of tackle height decision
England's Elliot Daly ruled out of Six Nations through injury
Donnelly set for 1st appearance of season as Munster name three academy forwards on bench
Academy duo in line for debuts as Leinster prepare for Cardiff test
Jack Carty returns to lead Connacht against Lions
Laporte resigns as president of French rugby after corruption scandal