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Rugby - Last year 2024

Retreat! How closing of Dupont Law loophole has changed the game
# The Video Review
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# The Video Review

Retreat! How closing of Dupont Law loophole has changed the game

Oct 24th 2024, 12:48 PM 3,369 Views 1 Comment

There have still been a few teams getting stung by the offside law relating to kicking.

Giving the Ireland captaincy to all-action Doris was a no-brainer
# Leader
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# Leader

Giving the Ireland captaincy to all-action Doris was a no-brainer

Oct 24th 2024, 7:15 AM 2,558 Views 4 Comments

The 26-year-old Mayo man has quickly and impressively grown into the role.

Farrell welcomes big guns back in an Ireland squad with lots of storylines
# Autumn
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# Autumn

Farrell welcomes big guns back in an Ireland squad with lots of storylines

Oct 23rd 2024, 7:30 PM 4,929 Views 2 Comments

Andy Farrell is aiming for a clean sweep before he hands over the reins to Simon Easterby.

Analysing Farrell's November squad, Sexton's return, and what it's like to get an Irish call-up
Dublin-born Brennan named in France squad for November internationals
# Irish Links
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# Irish Links

Dublin-born Brennan named in France squad for November internationals

Oct 23rd 2024, 5:22 PM 6,719 Views 19 Comments

Doris named Ireland captain with two uncapped players in 35-man squad
# CONFIRMED
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# CONFIRMED

Doris named Ireland captain with two uncapped players in 35-man squad

Oct 23rd 2024, 2:18 PM 9,208 Views 126 Comments

Cormac Izuchukwu and Sam Prendergast will hope to make their debuts next month.

'It would be brilliant if he gets the opportunity' - Nienaber backs McCarthy for Ireland
# Stepping Up
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# Stepping Up

'It would be brilliant if he gets the opportunity' - Nienaber backs McCarthy for Ireland

Oct 23rd 2024, 7:30 AM 5,605 Views 11 Comments

Rowntree says Munster looking to recruit short-term cover at loosehead
# Staff Wanted
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# Staff Wanted

Rowntree says Munster looking to recruit short-term cover at loosehead

Oct 22nd 2024, 5:16 PM 6,175 Views 70 Comments

RG Snyman returns for Springboks' November internationals
# Squad News
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# Squad News

RG Snyman returns for Springboks' November internationals

Oct 22nd 2024, 1:48 PM 4,054 Views 20 Comments

Fitzgerald signs three-month extension with Munster
# Inked A Deal
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# Inked A Deal

Fitzgerald signs three-month extension with Munster

Oct 22nd 2024, 11:46 AM 6,319 Views 4 Comments

Ireland to play Japan in 2025 Women's World Cup opener
# Fixtures
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# Fixtures

Ireland to play Japan in 2025 Women's World Cup opener

Oct 22nd 2024, 8:23 AM 1,238 Views 2 Comments

League convert Suaalii in Wallabies squad for Europe, Skelton returns
# Selection
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# Selection

League convert Suaalii in Wallabies squad for Europe, Skelton returns

Oct 22nd 2024, 7:57 AM 2,245 Views 2 Comments

'I like the stimulus I’m getting at club level' - Nienaber enjoying life at Leinster
# Hard At Work
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# Hard At Work

'I like the stimulus I’m getting at club level' - Nienaber enjoying life at Leinster

Oct 22nd 2024, 7:00 AM 2,972 Views 19 Comments

Connacht head coach urges Ioane to 'be brave' in finding form
# Reassurance
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# Reassurance

Connacht head coach urges Ioane to 'be brave' in finding form

Oct 22nd 2024, 7:00 AM 2,718 Views 20 Comments

'If Lowe was ruled out, would you feel confident with Stockdale on Ireland’s left wing?'
# Rugby Weekly Extra
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# Rugby Weekly Extra

'If Lowe was ruled out, would you feel confident with Stockdale on Ireland’s left wing?'

Oct 21st 2024, 5:50 PM 6,271 Views 77 Comments

Murray returns home and Casey back in training ahead of Sharks game
# Injury Bulletin
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# Injury Bulletin

Murray returns home and Casey back in training ahead of Sharks game

Oct 21st 2024, 4:50 PM 7,249 Views 9 Comments

A brilliant Leinster win, Munster’s lineout shambles, and it's time to talk about Stockdale
Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals
# New Blood
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# New Blood

Wales boss Warren Gatland calls up uncapped duo ahead of autumn internationals

Oct 21st 2024, 3:55 PM 1,624 Views 4 Comments

Cullen set to sign new two-year deal as Leinster head coach
# Extension
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# Extension

Cullen set to sign new two-year deal as Leinster head coach

Oct 21st 2024, 3:38 PM 5,318 Views 60 Comments

Henshaw available for selection while Leinster wait on fitness of Frawley and McCarthy
# Squad Update
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# Squad Update

Henshaw available for selection while Leinster wait on fitness of Frawley and McCarthy

Oct 21st 2024, 3:06 PM 2,988 Views 15 Comments

La Rochelle bounce back against Bordeaux-Begles
# Top 14
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# Top 14

La Rochelle bounce back against Bordeaux-Begles

Oct 21st 2024, 9:08 AM 4,534 Views 5 Comments

'It was a difficult time so we really appreciated the offer from Leinster'
# On Fire
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# On Fire

'It was a difficult time so we really appreciated the offer from Leinster'

Oct 21st 2024, 7:00 AM 16,288 Views 11 Comments

RG Snyman was player of the match on Saturday night against Connacht.

Boost for Ireland as Connacht expect Mack Hansen back soon
# Relief
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# Relief

Boost for Ireland as Connacht expect Mack Hansen back soon

Oct 21st 2024, 6:00 AM 2,329 Views 0 Comments

Frawley injury a worry less than three weeks before All Blacks clash
# Injury Update
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# Injury Update

Frawley injury a worry less than three weeks before All Blacks clash

Oct 20th 2024, 1:59 PM 5,625 Views 17 Comments

Leinster make it 5 BP wins from 5 as Snyman shines against Connacht
# Perfect Record
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# Perfect Record

Leinster make it 5 BP wins from 5 as Snyman shines against Connacht

Oct 19th 2024, 9:25 PM 6,275 Views 28 Comments

Connacht were made to rue their first-half struggles in the wind as Leinster scored five tries.

'We killed ourselves in so many facets' - Rowntree left furious with Munster errors
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'We killed ourselves in so many facets' - Rowntree left furious with Munster errors

Oct 19th 2024, 8:57 PM 5,680 Views 52 Comments

Sloppy Munster come away empty-handed from Stormers defeat
# Frustration
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# Frustration

Sloppy Munster come away empty-handed from Stormers defeat

Oct 19th 2024, 7:23 PM 5,915 Views 64 Comments

Ireland and Ulster's Jacob Stockdale 'playing out of his skin'
# In Form
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# In Form

Ireland and Ulster's Jacob Stockdale 'playing out of his skin'

Oct 19th 2024, 10:46 AM 4,487 Views 69 Comments

To the brave and faithful, Cape Town is just Swansea with nicer walks
# Munster On Tour
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# Munster On Tour

To the brave and faithful, Cape Town is just Swansea with nicer walks

Oct 19th 2024, 8:00 AM 2,108 Views 5 Comments

Not every defeat must leave a scar, but Munster will be glad of their own company in South Africa this week.

'An absolute pleasure to deal with' - Prendergasts doing Newbridge proud
# Veritas
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# Veritas

'An absolute pleasure to deal with' - Prendergasts doing Newbridge proud

Oct 19th 2024, 6:30 AM 5,660 Views 1 Comment

Cian and Sam are among the professional players to have come through the Kildare school.

Stockdale stars as Ulster cruise to bonus-point win over depleted Ospreys
# URC
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# URC

Stockdale stars as Ulster cruise to bonus-point win over depleted Ospreys

Oct 18th 2024, 10:21 PM 4,100 Views 38 Comments

The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra!
IRFU come out against permanent adoption of 20-minute red card
# Law Trials
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# Law Trials

IRFU come out against permanent adoption of 20-minute red card

Oct 18th 2024, 12:52 PM 3,626 Views 21 Comments

Munster make five changes for Stormers test
# URC
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# URC

Munster make five changes for Stormers test

Oct 18th 2024, 12:34 PM 7,240 Views 51 Comments

Connacht v Leinster: Mack Hansen out, Rabah Slimani starts, and trio set for debut
# Interpro Derby
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# Interpro Derby

Connacht v Leinster: Mack Hansen out, Rabah Slimani starts, and trio set for debut

Oct 18th 2024, 12:22 PM 7,666 Views 53 Comments

Connacht's Josh Murphy handed four-week ban after red card against Ulster
# Disciplinary
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# Disciplinary

Connacht's Josh Murphy handed four-week ban after red card against Ulster

Oct 18th 2024, 11:07 AM 2,885 Views 20 Comments

Former Ireland player Sene Naoupu appointed as CEO of North Otago RFU
# New Job
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# New Job

Former Ireland player Sene Naoupu appointed as CEO of North Otago RFU

Oct 18th 2024, 9:28 AM 3,315 Views 3 Comments

Ulster's midfield merry-go-round continues as Ospreys visit Belfast
# Preview
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# Preview

Ulster's midfield merry-go-round continues as Ospreys visit Belfast

Oct 18th 2024, 7:30 AM 2,079 Views 3 Comments

James Culhane aiming 'to make some moves' at Leinster
# The Next Step
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# The Next Step

James Culhane aiming 'to make some moves' at Leinster

Oct 18th 2024, 6:30 AM 4,508 Views 46 Comments

'I’d like to fire into this weekend full metal jacket'
# Ambition
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# Ambition

'I’d like to fire into this weekend full metal jacket'

Oct 18th 2024, 6:00 AM 2,355 Views 11 Comments