Rugby - Last year 2025
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.
Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow
The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable.
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.
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.
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.


