# Huge Blow
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Rugby - April April 2025
# Familiar Face
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# Familiar Face
Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour
The ex-Ireland out-half is still fresh into coaching and has only been doing it part-time.
# Sabbatical
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# Sabbatical
Leinster flex their muscles again with shock Ioane signing
The eastern province will continue to supplement homegrown talent with some star names.
# Top Earners
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# Top Earners
Latest tweak to central contract funding might not be enough to address imbalance
From August 2026 the four provinces will be responsible for 40% of the cost of national player contracts.
# Sevens
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# Sevens
Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow
The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable.
# Elite
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# Elite
20 minutes of Jordie Barrett class help Leinster to crush Glasgow
The All Blacks inside centre showed the range of his skills in the quarter-final.
# Women's Six Nations
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# Women's Six Nations
Ireland put it up to England before being blown away by second-half blitz in Cork
The all-conquering Red Roses stayed on track for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations title.
# Flex
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# Flex
Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber’s side have scored 114 unanswered points in the knockout stages, keeping two clean sheets.
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