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Rugby - Last year 2024

Leinster and La Rochelle set for another heavyweight battle in Dublin
# Champions Cup
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# Champions Cup

Leinster and La Rochelle set for another heavyweight battle in Dublin

Apr 7th 2024, 8:00 AM 4,281 Views 4 Comments

'He did things which no forward should really have been able to do'
# Hybrid
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# Hybrid

'He did things which no forward should really have been able to do'

Apr 7th 2024, 7:15 AM 13,930 Views 0 Comments

Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton
# Underdogs
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# Underdogs

Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton

Apr 7th 2024, 6:30 AM 2,168 Views 4 Comments

Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.

'We'll need to be better' - Leinster gear up for La Rochelle rematch
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'We'll need to be better' - Leinster gear up for La Rochelle rematch

Apr 6th 2024, 11:01 PM 4,195 Views 12 Comments

Gibson-Park hat-tricks sees Leinster book quarter-final date with La Rochelle
# Familiar Foes
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# Familiar Foes

Gibson-Park hat-tricks sees Leinster book quarter-final date with La Rochelle

Apr 6th 2024, 9:53 PM 5,431 Views 22 Comments

The province put five tries on Leicester Tigers at Aviva Stadium.

La Rochelle survive almighty Stormers scare, while Bordeaux crush Sarries once more
# Champions Cup Wrap
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# Champions Cup Wrap

La Rochelle survive almighty Stormers scare, while Bordeaux crush Sarries once more

Updated Apr 6th 2024, 8:50 PM 11,670 Views 30 Comments

As it happened: Leinster v Leicester, Champions Cup Round of 16 From The 42
Live Apr 6th 2024, 7:30 PM

As it happened: Leinster v Leicester, Champions Cup Round of 16

Considine inspires Clare to Division 3 title, while O'Neill goal seals Division 4 for Carlow
# National Football League
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# National Football League

Considine inspires Clare to Division 3 title, while O'Neill goal seals Division 4 for Carlow

Apr 6th 2024, 6:06 PM 2,515 Views 0 Comments

Blow for Munster as duo ruled out of Northampton clash
# Setback
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# Setback

Blow for Munster as duo ruled out of Northampton clash

Apr 6th 2024, 1:55 PM 11,005 Views 52 Comments

Kurtley Beale signs for Western Force following court case
# Done Deal
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# Done Deal

Kurtley Beale signs for Western Force following court case

Apr 6th 2024, 12:41 PM 4,475 Views 3 Comments

Ireland men through to semis as women suffer quarter-final defeat
# Mixed Fortunes
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# Mixed Fortunes

Ireland men through to semis as women suffer quarter-final defeat

Apr 6th 2024, 12:09 PM 3,786 Views 1 Comment

Champions Cup power rankings: The 8 teams most likely to conquer Europe
# Knockout Rugby
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# Knockout Rugby

Champions Cup power rankings: The 8 teams most likely to conquer Europe

Apr 6th 2024, 11:00 AM 2,718 Views 5 Comments

'The longer you're around, the more stuff you hear that's complete nonsense'
# Conor Murray
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# Conor Murray

'The longer you're around, the more stuff you hear that's complete nonsense'

Apr 6th 2024, 6:45 AM 2,944 Views 3 Comments

Conor Murray is pleased to have signed up for another year with Munster and Ireland.

Even Storm Kathleen shouldn't throw Leinster off course as Tigers come to town
# Preview
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# Preview

Even Storm Kathleen shouldn't throw Leinster off course as Tigers come to town

Apr 6th 2024, 6:00 AM 1,874 Views 2 Comments

Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland Six Nations squad after two-year exile
# In From The Cold
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# In From The Cold

Cliodhna Moloney recalled to Ireland Six Nations squad after two-year exile

Apr 5th 2024, 6:41 PM 2,131 Views 1 Comment

Ulster confirm World Cup-winning prop Kitshoff's departure one year into three-year deal
# Early Exit
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# Early Exit

Ulster confirm World Cup-winning prop Kitshoff's departure one year into three-year deal

Apr 5th 2024, 5:38 PM 6,865 Views 33 Comments

John Ryan's three-match ban upheld as Munster appeal is dismissed
# Banned
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# Banned

John Ryan's three-match ban upheld as Munster appeal is dismissed

Apr 5th 2024, 5:09 PM 4,039 Views 34 Comments

Aki and Bealham return to Connacht starting XV for Pau trip
# Available
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# Available

Aki and Bealham return to Connacht starting XV for Pau trip

Apr 5th 2024, 3:58 PM 3,726 Views 15 Comments

Ireland Men and Women face 'win and you're in' pool deciders after opening day in Hong Kong
# Rugby Sevens
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# Rugby Sevens

Ireland Men and Women face 'win and you're in' pool deciders after opening day in Hong Kong

Apr 5th 2024, 2:18 PM 2,463 Views 0 Comments

'The competition is good. We need it' - Cullen on Byrne brothers' battle for 10 shirt
# Selection
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# Selection

'The competition is good. We need it' - Cullen on Byrne brothers' battle for 10 shirt

Apr 5th 2024, 1:37 PM 2,863 Views 11 Comments

Henderson returns for Ulster's trip to Montpellier
# Challenge Cup
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# Challenge Cup

Henderson returns for Ulster's trip to Montpellier

Apr 5th 2024, 12:31 PM 2,336 Views 4 Comments

Ross Byrne starts and Hugo Keenan returns in Leinster team to face Leicester Tigers
# Ready To Go
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# Ready To Go

Ross Byrne starts and Hugo Keenan returns in Leinster team to face Leicester Tigers

Apr 5th 2024, 12:12 PM 9,621 Views 45 Comments

Snyman fit for Munster as Zebo starts against Northampton
# Team News
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# Team News

Snyman fit for Munster as Zebo starts against Northampton

Apr 5th 2024, 12:10 PM 7,569 Views 28 Comments

'When someone asks for a photo, your mates are like 'Jesus, who'd you think you are now?'
# Big Joe
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# Big Joe

'When someone asks for a photo, your mates are like 'Jesus, who'd you think you are now?'

Apr 5th 2024, 7:00 AM 3,976 Views 0 Comments

'I think there's a lot more in me... I want to add to those two Ireland caps'
# Gav Coombes
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# Gav Coombes

'I think there's a lot more in me... I want to add to those two Ireland caps'

Apr 5th 2024, 6:15 AM 5,826 Views 4 Comments

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune part of extended Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics
# 2024 Olympics
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# 2024 Olympics

Ulster's Robert Baloucoune part of extended Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics

Apr 4th 2024, 10:31 PM 3,947 Views 13 Comments

'Incredibly important' Connacht back row signs contract extension
# Conor Oliver
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# Conor Oliver

'Incredibly important' Connacht back row signs contract extension

Apr 4th 2024, 5:56 PM 4,627 Views 5 Comments

Munster centre Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France
# Setback
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# Setback

Munster centre Antoine Frisch declares intention to play for France

Apr 4th 2024, 3:11 PM 6,371 Views 43 Comments

Huge blow for Munster as John Ryan banned for Champions Cup knockout clash
# Cited
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# Cited

Huge blow for Munster as John Ryan banned for Champions Cup knockout clash

Apr 4th 2024, 12:22 PM 8,998 Views 28 Comments

'It's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster'
# Stand Up And Fight
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# Stand Up And Fight

'It's Munster in England against the Premiership leaders. Written off. It's Munster'

Apr 4th 2024, 7:00 AM 7,146 Views 4 Comments

The English side are six-point favourites for Sunday’s clash at Franklin’s Gardens.

'He’s outrageously gifted' - Snyman's fitness could be key for Munster
# Rudolph Gerhardus
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# Rudolph Gerhardus

'He’s outrageously gifted' - Snyman's fitness could be key for Munster

Apr 4th 2024, 6:00 AM 3,981 Views 1 Comment

'I was joking about it at the start, like, 'Why couldn't this have happened when I was useless?''
# Deirbhile Nic A Bháird
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# Deirbhile Nic A Bháird

'I was joking about it at the start, like, 'Why couldn't this have happened when I was useless?''

Apr 3rd 2024, 7:48 PM 2,841 Views 0 Comments

'I remember the hype around the Heineken Cup when I was a kid... It means something to me'
# Ryan Baird
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# Ryan Baird

'I remember the hype around the Heineken Cup when I was a kid... It means something to me'

Apr 3rd 2024, 5:31 PM 5,724 Views 2 Comments

Munster optimistic about Snyman but Nash only 50/50 for Saints
# Update
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# Update

Munster optimistic about Snyman but Nash only 50/50 for Saints

Apr 3rd 2024, 4:56 PM 2,973 Views 1 Comment

Conor Murray signs new Munster contract
# One More Year
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# One More Year

Conor Murray signs new Munster contract

Apr 3rd 2024, 2:40 PM 7,048 Views 15 Comments

'You know he's going to try get his arms free, he's going to step and move'
# Jordan Larmour
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# Jordan Larmour

'You know he's going to try get his arms free, he's going to step and move'

Apr 3rd 2024, 7:30 AM 3,400 Views 8 Comments

Jordan Larmour looked sharp at fullback during Leinster’s impressive defeat of the Bulls.

Ireland determined to sharpen up attack after frustrating loss to Italy From The 42

Ireland determined to sharpen up attack after frustrating loss to Italy

Apr 3rd 2024, 7:00 AM 867 Views 2 Comments

'I’ve lost three different finals at Champions Cup level, that’s a pretty s*** stat to have'
# James Lowe
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# James Lowe

'I’ve lost three different finals at Champions Cup level, that’s a pretty s*** stat to have'

Apr 3rd 2024, 6:00 AM 2,446 Views 2 Comments

Leinster winger James Lowe is determined to get over the line in Europe this season.

Nash and Snyman both doubts for Munster's Champions Cup trip to Northampton
# Update
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# Update

Nash and Snyman both doubts for Munster's Champions Cup trip to Northampton

Apr 2nd 2024, 4:16 PM 6,944 Views 19 Comments

Jackman: Ulster should try to lure AJ MacGinty back to Ireland if Kitshoff returns to Stormers
# Rugby Weekly Extra
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# Rugby Weekly Extra

Jackman: Ulster should try to lure AJ MacGinty back to Ireland if Kitshoff returns to Stormers

Apr 2nd 2024, 3:45 PM 9,021 Views 39 Comments

‘You could actually build a team around him for a while,’ Bernard Jackman said of the Bristol and USA out-half.