Rugby - Last year 2024
Exciting prospects and redeveloped stadium at heart of Connacht's plan
Work continues on Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'
Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.
'Frisch will be gone. There's a game being played here around negotiating a transfer fee'
Bernard Jackman believes Munster are in danger of slipping backwards next season if they can’t recruit further depth to their squad.
Brilliant Munster become first European team to beat the Bulls at their Loftus fortress
The southern province secured a four-try bonus point against their hosts, who were reduced to 14 men in the second half.
Champions England rush Ireland for 14 tries to keep Grand Slam on track
It was a chastening defeat for Scott Bemand’s side.
As it happened: England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations
- Half-Time: England 38-3 Ireland
- Full-Time: England 88-10 Ireland
National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting
The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.
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