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Rugby - January January 2025
Leicester pile on pain as Ulster collapse in second half
'We had huge energy from the bench. I thought that paid off tonight'

Munster finish strong as tries from Bleuler and Hodnett topple Saracens at Thomond
Two quick-fire second-half scores turned the game in Limerick.
Toulouse and 11-try Bordeaux-Begles through to Champions Cup last 16

As it happened: Munster v Saracens, Champions Cup
Barrett starts at 15 as Leinster confirm change for La Rochelle clash

No one is a winner after the fallout from Hansen's comments
This controversy has highlighted a divide within the game.
Big guns but no Skelton, the Porter experiment, La Rochelle's 7/1 punch

Saracens sense opportunity against depleted Munster at Thomond Park
Crowley and Murray return for Munster but the province are still without a number of key men.
England face Six Nations blow as flanker Sam Underhill needs ankle surgery
'I think it was a fair hearing and Mack certainly said that coming out of it' - Pete Wilkins

Munster set to sign Leinster prop Michael Milne and hooker Lee Barron
The southern province are close to confirming deals for the front row duo.
Connacht shuffle deck as they look to extend 100% European record
Henderson and McIlroy return for Ulster's pivotal European trip to Leicester
Tadhg Furlong returns for Leinster's clash with La Rochelle
Crowley and Murray start but O'Mahony misses Munster's clash with Saracens


French club Oyonnax terminate Chris Farrell's contract following gang rape trial
RFU chief executive Bill Sweeney facing demands for removal
'I forced his hand to play me' - McNabney aims to keep Ulster momentum rolling
Ahern can be a weapon for Munster after injury frustrations
'He's always fit for the Leinster game... We've a big, physical team ourselves'
Niall Murray and Sam Illo sign new Connacht deals

Irish referee Busby set for shock retirement from pro rugby
The Ulster man was in charge when Mack Hansen took aim at the refereeing of Connacht.
Rugby star Stuart Hogg given payback order and supervision for domestic abuse

Mack Hansen given three-week ban for referee comments after Leinster loss
Hansen was hit with a six-week ban, but with three suspended, clearing him for the Six Nations.

Ringrose's reads and mindset make him key to Leinster's aggressive D
The wince-inducing tackle on AJ MacGinty was a great example.
Tom Farrell hoping strong form can push him into Ireland mix
Setback for La Rochelle ahead of Leinster game as Latu suspended
Move to join dad and brother in Ulster never got off the ground for Connacht's Murphy
'I want to see Tom Ahern being brought through as the next Irish six'
Sean Jansen and Shane Jennings sign new deals with Connacht



Could Byrne's Bristol loan pave way for similar deals from Irish rugby?
The 25-year-old’s three-month deal in Bristol is unusual but welcome.
Munster focused on sharpening attack for Saracens visit
Six Nations looms as Lowe's injury lingers but Furlong nears return
Murphy remains tight-lipped on Sexton reports

Itoje, Willis, and Sarries' show of strength before their big battle with Munster
The English side showed some of their attacking quality against Bristol.
O'Mahony 'in the mix' to feature for Munster against Saracens