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Nankivell and Archer sign new contracts with Munster
# Staying Put
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# Staying Put

Nankivell and Archer sign new contracts with Munster

Updated Dec 2nd 2024, 3:44 PM 4,602 Views 19 Comments

Mayo GAA set to host Connacht-Munster rugby game in Castlebar
# Crossover
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# Crossover

Mayo GAA set to host Connacht-Munster rugby game in Castlebar

Dec 2nd 2024, 9:53 AM 4,047 Views 25 Comments

'A couple of times I thought I was beaten' - Healy's hard road to Ireland record
# Record Breaker
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# Record Breaker

'A couple of times I thought I was beaten' - Healy's hard road to Ireland record

Dec 2nd 2024, 7:15 AM 2,551 Views 4 Comments

McCarthy a big gainer while Ireland give Prendergast exposure at 10
# Depth Chart
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# Depth Chart

McCarthy a big gainer while Ireland give Prendergast exposure at 10

Dec 2nd 2024, 7:00 AM 3,403 Views 4 Comments

There were four debuts for Andy Farrell’s side during the November window.

'When you guys feel like Jack has been dropped, he’s not' - Farrell
# Number 10
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# Number 10

'When you guys feel like Jack has been dropped, he’s not' - Farrell

Dec 2nd 2024, 6:00 AM 8,065 Views 3 Comments

How Casey and Crowley steered Ireland home against the Wallabies
# The Video Review
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# The Video Review

How Casey and Crowley steered Ireland home against the Wallabies

Dec 1st 2024, 3:00 PM 8,208 Views 11 Comments

Ireland’s bench delivered in a tense endgame against Joe Schmidt’s side.

Ireland finish down the table at Dubai SVNS after contrasting results to USA
# Rugby Sevens
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# Rugby Sevens

Ireland finish down the table at Dubai SVNS after contrasting results to USA

Dec 1st 2024, 1:59 PM 2,296 Views 1 Comment

As Farrell turns to Lions, Ireland have plenty to improve for Six Nations
# Next Job
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# Next Job

As Farrell turns to Lions, Ireland have plenty to improve for Six Nations

Dec 1st 2024, 6:00 AM 3,209 Views 22 Comments

Munster beat Lions as post-Graham Rowntree era begins
# Resilience
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# Resilience

Munster beat Lions as post-Graham Rowntree era begins

Nov 30th 2024, 10:02 PM 9,422 Views 29 Comments

Schmidt: 'I've felt the same warmth that I felt for 10 years here'
# Home From Home
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# Home From Home

Schmidt: 'I've felt the same warmth that I felt for 10 years here'

Nov 30th 2024, 8:00 PM 11,115 Views 8 Comments

Connacht punished for early red card in home defeat to Bulls
# United Rugby Championship
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# United Rugby Championship

Connacht punished for early red card in home defeat to Bulls

Nov 30th 2024, 7:55 PM 4,520 Views 33 Comments

'The big picture of the game is that I'm really proud' - Farrell
# Review
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# Review

'The big picture of the game is that I'm really proud' - Farrell

Nov 30th 2024, 7:25 PM 4,389 Views 32 Comments

Ireland Women set up quarter-final clash with New Zealand at Dubai SVNS
# Rugby Sevens
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# Rugby Sevens

Ireland Women set up quarter-final clash with New Zealand at Dubai SVNS

Nov 30th 2024, 7:19 PM 1,234 Views 1 Comment

Familiar problems plague Ireland against Wallabies
# Comment
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# Comment

Familiar problems plague Ireland against Wallabies

Nov 30th 2024, 6:32 PM 2,957 Views 13 Comments

A mixed November ended with more handling and lineout issues.

Ireland 22-19 Australia: Post-match reaction pod
Crowley's impact helps Ireland to squeeze past Schmidt's Wallabies
# Close Call
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# Close Call

Crowley's impact helps Ireland to squeeze past Schmidt's Wallabies

Nov 30th 2024, 5:12 PM 6,796 Views 72 Comments

Andy Farrell’s side delivered an error-strewn performance but had enough to edge past the Aussies.

As it happened: Ireland v Australia, Autumn Nations Series From The 42
Live Nov 30th 2024, 2:30 PM

As it happened: Ireland v Australia, Autumn Nations Series

'We are in the entertainment industry' - Leo Cullen looks forward to busy period
# Play Ball
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# Play Ball

'We are in the entertainment industry' - Leo Cullen looks forward to busy period

Nov 30th 2024, 8:15 AM 1,575 Views 0 Comments

Joe McCarthy has quickly become a cornerstone of Andy Farrell's Ireland team
# Locked In
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# Locked In

Joe McCarthy has quickly become a cornerstone of Andy Farrell's Ireland team

Nov 30th 2024, 8:00 AM 1,834 Views 1 Comment

Suaalii's explosive threat and why the lineout is so key for Ireland
# Planning
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# Planning

Suaalii's explosive threat and why the lineout is so key for Ireland

Nov 30th 2024, 7:05 AM 1,492 Views 0 Comments

Both teams are likely to have smart plans for their set-piece attack today.

'You never get comfortable' - Pressure nothing new for Jack Crowley
# Competition
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# Competition

'You never get comfortable' - Pressure nothing new for Jack Crowley

Nov 30th 2024, 6:30 AM 1,982 Views 6 Comments

Joe Schmidt back in town but all eyes will be on Sam Prendergast on historic day
# Preview
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# Preview

Joe Schmidt back in town but all eyes will be on Sam Prendergast on historic day

Nov 30th 2024, 6:00 AM 1,344 Views 2 Comments

Leinster earn another bonus point win with grinding victory over Ulster
# URC
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# URC

Leinster earn another bonus point win with grinding victory over Ulster

Nov 29th 2024, 9:35 PM 7,816 Views 90 Comments

Prendergast gets Ireland's call, the Joe Show, and URC returns
Munster and Connacht unveil starting sides as URC action returns
# Teamsheets
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# Teamsheets

Munster and Connacht unveil starting sides as URC action returns

Nov 29th 2024, 12:21 PM 6,475 Views 30 Comments

'He didn't go full throttle at the start' - Wallabies getting up to speed with Schmidt
# Progress
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# Progress

'He didn't go full throttle at the start' - Wallabies getting up to speed with Schmidt

Nov 29th 2024, 12:00 PM 1,493 Views 0 Comments

'It’s like getting a peek behind the curtain when you have Joe as a coach'
# Rugby Weekly Extra
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# Rugby Weekly Extra

'It’s like getting a peek behind the curtain when you have Joe as a coach'

Nov 29th 2024, 11:05 AM 1,836 Views 0 Comments

Munster search is 'ongoing' but IRFU can't shed light on Rowntree exit
# Head Coach
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# Head Coach

Munster search is 'ongoing' but IRFU can't shed light on Rowntree exit

Nov 29th 2024, 10:10 AM 7,010 Views 23 Comments

IRFU tries to give Aviva crowd 'a bit of a nudge' with matchday experience
# Atmosphere
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# Atmosphere

IRFU tries to give Aviva crowd 'a bit of a nudge' with matchday experience

Nov 29th 2024, 7:15 AM 7,338 Views 38 Comments

The Irish union has warned that it needs to increase revenues to avoid having to make cuts.

Ireland U20s Grand Slam winner reuniting with former teacher on Ulster journey
# Development
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# Development

Ireland U20s Grand Slam winner reuniting with former teacher on Ulster journey

Nov 29th 2024, 7:00 AM 4,802 Views 4 Comments

Ollie Campbell presents jerseys to record-breaking Healy and Ireland
# Legend
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# Legend

Ollie Campbell presents jerseys to record-breaking Healy and Ireland

Nov 29th 2024, 6:15 AM 4,829 Views 12 Comments

Connors seeks more big Leinster starts in near future after recent trip down Memory Lane
# Kildare To Dream
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# Kildare To Dream

Connors seeks more big Leinster starts in near future after recent trip down Memory Lane

Nov 29th 2024, 6:05 AM 2,609 Views 18 Comments

'If you thought rugby was a rollercoaster, the real world is definitely the same'
# New Chapter
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# New Chapter

'If you thought rugby was a rollercoaster, the real world is definitely the same'

Nov 28th 2024, 7:24 PM 4,157 Views 3 Comments

'There'll be some emotion, for sure' - Schmidt soaks up return to Ireland
# The Joe Show
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# The Joe Show

'There'll be some emotion, for sure' - Schmidt soaks up return to Ireland

Nov 28th 2024, 6:53 PM 1,858 Views 4 Comments

'We can’t continue with World Cups having such a major impact on finances'
# Accounts
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# Accounts

'We can’t continue with World Cups having such a major impact on finances'

Nov 28th 2024, 6:30 PM 14,091 Views 38 Comments

'Sam deserves it... Jack has played very well for us for a good while'
# Selection
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# Selection

'Sam deserves it... Jack has played very well for us for a good while'

Nov 28th 2024, 5:03 PM 7,058 Views 68 Comments

Joe Schmidt gives returns for McReight, Slipper and Tupou as he names Aussie team
# Welcome Back
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# Welcome Back

Joe Schmidt gives returns for McReight, Slipper and Tupou as he names Aussie team

Nov 28th 2024, 2:57 PM 3,589 Views 17 Comments

Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test
# Team News
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# Team News

Andy Farrell keeps faith in Prendergast as he names Ireland team for Australia test

Nov 28th 2024, 2:10 PM 10,832 Views 116 Comments

Conan to captain Leinster for trip to face Ulster
# Teamsheets
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# Teamsheets

Conan to captain Leinster for trip to face Ulster

Nov 28th 2024, 12:59 PM 4,774 Views 37 Comments

Josh Van der Flier has been a standout for Ireland this autumn
# VDF
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# VDF

Josh Van der Flier has been a standout for Ireland this autumn

Nov 28th 2024, 6:00 AM 3,411 Views 25 Comments