Rugby

Yesterday
13th September 2026
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
South Africa defeat New Zealand to complete 3-1 series victory
13 Sep
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Last week
6th September 2026 - 12th September 2026
Top 14
Jack Nowell opens account as Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle beat Toulon
12 Sep
4
Homecoming
Leinster ease to victory in pre-season friendly at Laya Arena
12 Sep
8
vannes life
'Week after week, it's a lot of pressure' - Life as a coach in Top14 rugby
Jeremy Davidson is in his second season with Vannes.
Ciarán Kennedy
12 Sep
5
Pre-season Friendly
Arenzana-King bags first-half hat-trick as Ulster beat Ospreys in Belfast
11 Sep
7
back in the mix
Veteran hooker Taylor earns recall to captain All Blacks against Springboks
10 Sep
3
Selection
Deegan to captain Leinster in pre-season friendly against Zebre at redeveloped Laya Arena
10 Sep
9
Motivated
'He's everything we asked for' - Returning Hansen keen to make impact for Lancaster's Connacht
10 Sep
9
Breaking Barriers
'Everyone was in floods of tears' - An eight-year wait to win with Ulster
9 Sep
1
Number 10
Tom Wood has the physicality to take Munster step up, says Madigan
8 Sep
20
Team news
Willemse replaces Kolbe as Springboks make two changes for All Blacks series decider
7 Sep
4
Up and Running
La Rochelle snatch dramatic late win against Toulouse in Top 14 opener
6 Sep
9
greatest rivalry
All Blacks Tupaea, Jacobson and Savea to miss last Springboks Test
6 Sep
Rugby
Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw
6 Sep
1
This month
September 2026
Connacht
Mack Hansen leads the way in Connacht victory over Ealing
5 Sep
5
test rugby
South Africa dominate New Zealand in second half to lead series
5 Sep
6
X Factor
Tommy O'Brien: 'We're trying to encourage people to express themselves'
5 Sep
17
fine margins
Ulster edge out pre-season friendly as Edinburgh denied draw after missing late conversion
4 Sep
1
the big house
Leinster v Munster set for Aviva Stadium on October bank holiday weekend
4 Sep
12
In form
O'Brien: 'I’m getting older, so I just have to take every chance I get now'
4 Sep
Rugby Union
All Blacks veteran hooker Codie Taylor dropped for third Springboks Test
3 Sep
4
decision
Ronan O'Gara set to extend contract with La Rochelle - reports
3 Sep
14
One More Year
Van der Flier: Leinster determined to 'make it a good year' for Cullen's send-off
3 Sep
5
Fresh threads
What do you think of the new Ireland rugby jerseys?
2 Sep
14
Full Circle
James O'Connor eyes Wallabies World Cup swansong after Force return
2 Sep
5
Last month
August 2026
Team news
Springboks switch Kolbe to fullback for third All Blacks Test
31 Aug
13
moving home
527 tonnes of steel and 'beast mode' pints: a behind-the-scenes look at Leinster's new Laya Arena
The province will be back at the RDS for the new season.
30 Aug
30
Rugby Test
Australia hold on for victory in Argentina after bright start
29 Aug
3
greatest rivalry
Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'
29 Aug
Women's Rugby
Buttimer tries inspires Munster to win over Leinster and interpros title
29 Aug
3
test rugby
South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
The All Blacks outscored the Springboks by four tries to three.
29 Aug
24
on the big screen
'Jonah Lomu threaded different worlds, his identity was quite fragmented'
29 Aug
2
Rugby
'Rory Best bullied me!' - Joe Schmidt on new Ulster role
28 Aug
3
Comeback
Mack Hansen returns as Connacht pipped at the death
28 Aug
21
Springboks
Kolbe called into South Africa side to face New Zealand
28 Aug
2
Teamsheets
Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
28 Aug
AnalysisSetback
Munster's season takes on a new look as Crowley's injury strips province of their key man
Clayton McMillan may have to put faith in young academy players with their star 10 out until 2027.
Ciarán Kennedy
27 Aug
20
Team news
De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test
27 Aug
2
Setback
Blow for Munster as Jack Crowley ruled out until the new year with injury
27 Aug
38
decisions decisions
Leinster CEO on Cullen and Lowe exits, confirms Spicer in squad for new season
27 Aug
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