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# Quizzical Endurance
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# Quizzical Endurance

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Jan 16th 2026, 5:00 PM 2,672 Views 5 Comments

Ulster go full-strength for home clash with weakened pool leaders Stade Francais
# Challenge Cup
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# Challenge Cup

Ulster go full-strength for home clash with weakened pool leaders Stade Francais

Jan 16th 2026, 12:49 PM 2,437 Views 15 Comments

Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster make eight changes to face Bayonne
# Champions Cup
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# Champions Cup

Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster make eight changes to face Bayonne

Jan 16th 2026, 12:05 PM 7,333 Views 45 Comments

Bohemians confirm loan signing of goalkeeper Walters from MLS side FC Cincinnati
# LOI
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# LOI

Bohemians confirm loan signing of goalkeeper Walters from MLS side FC Cincinnati

Jan 15th 2026, 5:52 PM 1,183 Views 0 Comments

The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach
# Succession
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# Succession

The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach

Jan 15th 2026, 3:06 PM 4,600 Views 7 Comments

Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby
# All Blacks
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# All Blacks

Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby

Jan 14th 2026, 7:17 PM 4,655 Views 15 Comments

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup
# Projections
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# Projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

Jan 12th 2026, 7:08 PM 4,569 Views 25 Comments

As it happened: Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Jan 10th 2026, 4:45 PM

As it happened: Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup

Cork camogie great Laura Treacy calls time on inter-county career
# Legend
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# Legend

Cork camogie great Laura Treacy calls time on inter-county career

Jan 10th 2026, 2:52 PM 1,334 Views 1 Comment

Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry
# Champions Cup
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# Champions Cup

Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry

Jan 10th 2026, 7:30 AM 2,663 Views 0 Comments

World champion Crocker ordered to face Paro, while 'Carty Party' resumes on Cacace undercard
# Irish Boxing News
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# Irish Boxing News

World champion Crocker ordered to face Paro, while 'Carty Party' resumes on Cacace undercard

Jan 9th 2026, 2:24 PM 862 Views 0 Comments

Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs
# Challenge Cup
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# Challenge Cup

Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs

Jan 9th 2026, 1:05 PM 2,274 Views 5 Comments

Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier
# Challenge Cup
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# Challenge Cup

Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier

Jan 9th 2026, 12:52 PM 2,289 Views 2 Comments

JJ Kenny to make Champions Cup debut as Leinster face strong La Rochelle
# So We Meet Again
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# So We Meet Again

JJ Kenny to make Champions Cup debut as Leinster face strong La Rochelle

Jan 9th 2026, 12:16 PM 7,346 Views 65 Comments

What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?
# Explainer
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# Explainer

What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?

Jan 8th 2026, 1:53 PM 4,451 Views 22 Comments

TJ Reid confirmed as Kilkenny captain for 2026
# Hurling
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# Hurling

TJ Reid confirmed as Kilkenny captain for 2026

Jan 8th 2026, 7:50 AM 2,378 Views 12 Comments

Caoimhín Agyarko to travel Stateside for world-title final eliminator in April
# Boxing
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# Boxing

Caoimhín Agyarko to travel Stateside for world-title final eliminator in April

Jan 7th 2026, 12:27 PM 1,582 Views 0 Comments

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge
# Scottish Premiership
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# Scottish Premiership

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge

Jan 5th 2026, 3:34 PM 5,096 Views 24 Comments

The Frenchman’s reign at Parkhead lasted just 33 days.

As it happened: Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC From The 42
Live Jan 3rd 2026, 4:30 PM

As it happened: Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC

Several Irish boxers in world-title picture as we enter exciting-looking 2026
# First Bell
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# First Bell

Several Irish boxers in world-title picture as we enter exciting-looking 2026

Jan 2nd 2026, 8:30 AM 1,272 Views 4 Comments

What next for champion Lewis Crocker? Has Paddy Donovan missed his window? And will 2026 become Aaron McKenna’s breakout year?

Last year 2025

Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
# Going West
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# Going West

Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster

Dec 29th 2025, 10:03 AM 5,428 Views 36 Comments

The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.

Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year
# Rising Son
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# Rising Son

Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year

Dec 28th 2025, 6:30 AM 2,369 Views 1 Comment

The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.

As it happened: Munster v Leinster, URC From The 42
Live Dec 27th 2025, 7:02 PM

As it happened: Munster v Leinster, URC

Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game
# Glove And Marriage
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# Glove And Marriage

Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game

Dec 26th 2025, 7:00 AM 2,163 Views 1 Comment

Only a mega-money fight is likely to lure Taylor back into the ring in 2026 – just don’t let it be against Ronda Rousey.

Anthony Cacace set to get chance to become two-time world champion at 3Arena
# Boxing
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# Boxing

Anthony Cacace set to get chance to become two-time world champion at 3Arena

Dec 25th 2025, 1:43 PM 1,982 Views 1 Comment

Kelleher saves another penalty as Brentford inflict 10th straight defeat on woeful Wolves
# Premier League
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# Premier League

Kelleher saves another penalty as Brentford inflict 10th straight defeat on woeful Wolves

Dec 20th 2025, 5:45 PM 9,453 Views 5 Comments

Connacht and Munster seek momentum on Welsh trips
# URC
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# URC

Connacht and Munster seek momentum on Welsh trips

Dec 20th 2025, 7:59 AM 2,262 Views 3 Comments

FAI confirm initial 15 clubs that will form new National League from 2026
# Loi Pathway
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# Loi Pathway

FAI confirm initial 15 clubs that will form new National League from 2026

Dec 19th 2025, 1:18 PM 3,835 Views 13 Comments

Prendergast, Aki and Ioane return to Connacht side to face Dragons
# Team News
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# Team News

Prendergast, Aki and Ioane return to Connacht side to face Dragons

Dec 19th 2025, 12:39 PM 2,098 Views 1 Comment

Leinster and Ulster name strong sides for Dublin interpro
# Team News
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# Team News

Leinster and Ulster name strong sides for Dublin interpro

Dec 18th 2025, 12:11 PM 8,049 Views 33 Comments

Calvin Nash and Fineen Wycherley back in action for Munster ahead of Ospreys trip
# Squad Update
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# Squad Update

Calvin Nash and Fineen Wycherley back in action for Munster ahead of Ospreys trip

Dec 15th 2025, 3:16 PM 2,582 Views 10 Comments

Munster's backfield, the Spider-Man meme, and a former GAA star starting at the Páirc
# Preview
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# Preview

Munster's backfield, the Spider-Man meme, and a former GAA star starting at the Páirc

Dec 13th 2025, 6:00 AM 3,320 Views 11 Comments

Clayton McMillan has effectively chosen three fullbacks to play wing and 15 against Gloucester.

As it happened: Leicester Tigers v Leinster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 12th 2025, 7:00 PM

As it happened: Leicester Tigers v Leinster, Champions Cup

Eben Etzebeth apologies after eye-gouge ban, and says act was 'never intentional'
# Statement
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# Statement

Eben Etzebeth apologies after eye-gouge ban, and says act was 'never intentional'

Dec 10th 2025, 4:16 PM 3,193 Views 25 Comments

Lowe returns but Larmour ruled out and doubts over Ringrose and Snyman for Leicester trip
# Leinster Squad Update
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# Leinster Squad Update

Lowe returns but Larmour ruled out and doubts over Ringrose and Snyman for Leicester trip

Dec 8th 2025, 4:12 PM 3,801 Views 7 Comments

As it happened: Leinster v Harlequins, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 6th 2025, 4:30 PM

As it happened: Leinster v Harlequins, Champions Cup

Van Graan's Bath will be hellbent on getting European campaign off to a flier against Munster
# Preview
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# Preview

Van Graan's Bath will be hellbent on getting European campaign off to a flier against Munster

Dec 6th 2025, 8:30 AM 2,007 Views 5 Comments

Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup From The 42
Live Dec 5th 2025, 6:40 PM

Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup

All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday
# The Road Through Australia
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# The Road Through Australia

All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday

Dec 2nd 2025, 5:41 PM 2,727 Views 22 Comments

The draw takes place at 9am Irish time, and will stream live on World Rugby’s YouTube channel as well as RugbyPass TV.

Dundalk sign former Bohemians captain Keith Buckley for top-flight return
# LOI
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# LOI

Dundalk sign former Bohemians captain Keith Buckley for top-flight return

Updated Dec 2nd 2025, 11:55 AM 1,220 Views 0 Comments