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'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''
# Next Chapter
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# Next Chapter

'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''

Sep 14th 2024, 7:00 AM 4,411 Views 3 Comments

Former Leinster man Rory O’Loughlin had to retire from rugby earlier this year due to injury.

'I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am'
# Return
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# Return

'I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am'

Sep 14th 2024, 6:30 AM 3,728 Views 3 Comments

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# SQOTW

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Sep 13th 2024, 5:00 PM 4,851 Views 7 Comments

URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league
# Statement
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# Statement

URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league

Sep 13th 2024, 4:41 PM 3,302 Views 33 Comments

Ulster name side for away trip to face Exeter
# Rugby
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# Rugby

Ulster name side for away trip to face Exeter

Sep 13th 2024, 2:21 PM 3,803 Views 12 Comments

'We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home'
# Home Advantage
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# Home Advantage

'We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home'

Sep 13th 2024, 6:30 AM 3,343 Views 0 Comments

The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10
# Squad
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# Squad

The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10

Sep 12th 2024, 8:00 PM 7,870 Views 24 Comments

As ever, there is plenty of youthful talent for Leo Cullen and co. to call on this season.

Mack's back! Hansen named for his first Connacht start since January
# Team News
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# Team News

Mack's back! Hansen named for his first Connacht start since January

Sep 12th 2024, 2:06 PM 4,243 Views 11 Comments

Elmes Kinlan and Campbell handed Ireland Test debuts against Australia
# Team News
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# Team News

Elmes Kinlan and Campbell handed Ireland Test debuts against Australia

Sep 12th 2024, 1:46 PM 1,439 Views 2 Comments

Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain
# Skipper
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# Skipper

Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain

Sep 12th 2024, 11:42 AM 4,677 Views 34 Comments

Former Connacht coach Friend takes over Brumbies Super Rugby women's team
# New Role
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# New Role

Former Connacht coach Friend takes over Brumbies Super Rugby women's team

Sep 12th 2024, 9:26 AM 1,739 Views 5 Comments

South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return
# Preview
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# Preview

South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return

Sep 11th 2024, 6:04 PM 2,270 Views 6 Comments

Ireland to start against France as 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures revealed
# Dates For Diary
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# Dates For Diary

Ireland to start against France as 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures revealed

Sep 11th 2024, 2:56 PM 729 Views 0 Comments

'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan
# Playmaker
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# Playmaker

'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan

Sep 11th 2024, 2:00 PM 4,064 Views 5 Comments

Snyman set to return in early rounds of URC, while Gibson-Park is ready to go for Leinster
# BIG GUNS
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# BIG GUNS

Snyman set to return in early rounds of URC, while Gibson-Park is ready to go for Leinster

Sep 11th 2024, 1:07 PM 2,038 Views 6 Comments

The Ulster depth chart: An IQ out-half and backing the youth
# Suftum
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# Suftum

The Ulster depth chart: An IQ out-half and backing the youth

Sep 11th 2024, 12:39 PM 3,952 Views 3 Comments

The lively South African wing Werner Kok will be an interesting addition to a talented backline.

Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland
# Skipper
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# Skipper

Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland

Sep 11th 2024, 6:05 AM 1,201 Views 2 Comments

South Africa rest seven players for Argentina game
# Squad News
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# Squad News

South Africa rest seven players for Argentina game

Sep 10th 2024, 3:50 PM 3,142 Views 11 Comments

TG4 confirm live coverage of Ireland women's Belfast Test with Australia
# On The Box
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# On The Box

TG4 confirm live coverage of Ireland women's Belfast Test with Australia

Sep 10th 2024, 12:02 PM 1,725 Views 5 Comments

The Connacht depth chart: A new Kiwi 10 and Mack is back
# Options
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# Options

The Connacht depth chart: A new Kiwi 10 and Mack is back

Sep 10th 2024, 12:00 PM 5,568 Views 9 Comments

There will be a good battle for back row places in Pete Wilkins’ team this season.

Rowntree impressed by 20-year-old Munster back row Edogbo
# Prospect
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# Prospect

Rowntree impressed by 20-year-old Munster back row Edogbo

Sep 9th 2024, 5:29 PM 6,591 Views 14 Comments

Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban
# Banned
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# Banned

Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban

Sep 9th 2024, 12:46 PM 5,238 Views 0 Comments

The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopes
# Squad
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# Squad

The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopes

Sep 9th 2024, 12:00 PM 7,565 Views 15 Comments

Graham Rowntree wants the likes of Billy Burns and Thaakir Abrahams to make an impact.

Sharks confirm return of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi
# Homeward Bound
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# Homeward Bound

Sharks confirm return of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi

Sep 9th 2024, 10:35 AM 1,959 Views 11 Comments

Toulouse hold off spirited Vannes as O'Gara's La Rochelle edge Toulon
# Wrap
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# Wrap

Toulouse hold off spirited Vannes as O'Gara's La Rochelle edge Toulon

Sep 8th 2024, 10:57 PM 3,391 Views 0 Comments

Racing 92 confirm Siya Kolisi's exit just one year into three-year deal
# Homecoming
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# Homecoming

Racing 92 confirm Siya Kolisi's exit just one year into three-year deal

Sep 8th 2024, 6:13 PM 3,912 Views 6 Comments

Argentina hand Australia humiliating 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship
# Low Ebb
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# Low Ebb

Argentina hand Australia humiliating 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship

Updated Sep 7th 2024, 10:56 PM 6,668 Views 26 Comments

Leinster tune up with 54-26 win over Northampton while Mack Hansen returns for Connacht
# Preseason
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# Preseason

Leinster tune up with 54-26 win over Northampton while Mack Hansen returns for Connacht

Updated Sep 7th 2024, 9:26 PM 10,737 Views 37 Comments

Ulster come from behind to beat Benetton
# Suftum
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# Suftum

Ulster come from behind to beat Benetton

Sep 7th 2024, 7:12 PM 4,091 Views 7 Comments

Springboks produce another storming finish against All Blacks to close in on title
# Rugby Championship
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# Rugby Championship

Springboks produce another storming finish against All Blacks to close in on title

Sep 7th 2024, 6:55 PM 6,339 Views 20 Comments

Rowntree hopes Gloucester defeat proves 'kick up the backside' that Munster needed
# Silver Linings
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# Silver Linings

Rowntree hopes Gloucester defeat proves 'kick up the backside' that Munster needed

Sep 7th 2024, 10:00 AM 3,855 Views 15 Comments

Sloppy Munster punished in pre-season defeat to Gloucester
# Errors
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# Errors

Sloppy Munster punished in pre-season defeat to Gloucester

Sep 6th 2024, 8:56 PM 7,851 Views 15 Comments

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# Get Down To Quizness
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# Get Down To Quizness

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Sep 6th 2024, 5:25 PM 5,062 Views 7 Comments

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Mack Hansen set for Connacht return against Glasgow tomorrow
# Teamsheet
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# Teamsheet

Mack Hansen set for Connacht return against Glasgow tomorrow

Sep 6th 2024, 2:01 PM 3,197 Views 22 Comments

Sevens star Zac Ward in line to make Ulster debut in pre-season opener
# Team News
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# Team News

Sevens star Zac Ward in line to make Ulster debut in pre-season opener

Sep 6th 2024, 1:06 PM 2,616 Views 8 Comments

RFU chief admits Felix Jones' resignation was 'totally unexpected'
# Shock
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# Shock

RFU chief admits Felix Jones' resignation was 'totally unexpected'

Sep 5th 2024, 5:29 PM 5,019 Views 7 Comments

Munster's new recruit Thaakir Abrahams set to make his debut against Gloucester
# Team News
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# Team News

Munster's new recruit Thaakir Abrahams set to make his debut against Gloucester

Sep 5th 2024, 3:47 PM 3,642 Views 3 Comments

Beauden Barrett and Perenara given bench roles as All Blacks and Boks switch things up
# Rugby Championship
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# Rugby Championship

Beauden Barrett and Perenara given bench roles as All Blacks and Boks switch things up

Updated Sep 5th 2024, 9:31 AM 3,050 Views 12 Comments

England coach Borthwick given new powers over elite rugby players
# Pgp
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# Pgp

England coach Borthwick given new powers over elite rugby players

Sep 4th 2024, 4:26 PM 5,434 Views 34 Comments

Irish sponsorship deals under scrutiny after Kingspan criticised in Grenfell report
# Grenfell
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# Grenfell

Irish sponsorship deals under scrutiny after Kingspan criticised in Grenfell report

Sep 4th 2024, 2:39 PM 4,217 Views 0 Comments