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2024

graduation day

Ireland Sevens star Chay Mullins earns first pro deal at Connacht

15 May 2024

11

Moving On

Will Addison and Dave Ewers to leave Ulster at end of season

15 May 2024

24

Man in the Middle

Matthew Carley to referee Leinster's Champions Cup final clash with Toulouse

15 May 2024

30

AnalysisAnalysis

'He anticipates play really well. He’s got a good eye for the game'

15 May 2024

12

richie murphy

'It's going to test me and it's going to push me... it was a no-brainer'

15 May 2024

1

Analysisclinical

Munster find their ruthless edge in attack at the right time

Graham Rowntree’s side have taken their chances in the last couple of games.

Murray Kinsella

14 May 2024

3

Crunch time

'90% fit' Mack Hansen ruled out of Connacht's must-win clash with Stormers

14 May 2024

8

All over

Rory O'Loughlin forced to retire on medical grounds

14 May 2024

2

Blow

Ulster confirm captain Iain Henderson out for three months

14 May 2024

8

Wave Goodbye

Billy Vunipola to depart Saracens

14 May 2024

7

Honour

Aki, Sheehan, and JGP nominated for players' player of the year

14 May 2024

33

Boost

'It’s always great to have some key guys coming back at this time of the season'

14 May 2024

9

Analysisizzy

Izuchukwu shows exciting potential at blindside for Ulster

13 May 2024

3

stepping up

Willie Faloon takes over from Richie Murphy as Ireland U20 head coach

13 May 2024

1

squad update

Munster's Jack Crowley and Tom Ahern are injury doubts for Edinburgh clash

13 May 2024

24

Timely

Huge boost for Leinster as Ryan, Keenan, and Connors return

13 May 2024

11

CONFIRMED

Richie Murphy appointed Ulster head coach on 2-year deal

13 May 2024

15

End of the road

All Blacks captain Sam Cane to retire from international rugby

13 May 2024

15

job

Leinster's O'Brien feeling fresh and ready for more game time after 'frustrating' spell out

13 May 2024

6

suftum

'Nobody really knows what it’s going to take. You just have to go into every game and try to win'

13 May 2024

6

History

NIQs, projects, and IQs: A decade of Irish rugby signings from abroad

There has been good, bad, and ugly business in the international transfer market.

12 May 2024

19

blues cruise

Larmour scores hat-trick as 9-try Leinster rout Ospreys

11 May 2024

33

Comment

Munster eyeing home advantage after damaging day for Connacht's playoff hopes

Graham Rowntree’s side are in flying form but Connacht face an uphill battle to make the top eight.

Ciarán Kennedy

11 May 2024

2

demolition derby

Seven-try Munster power past Connacht at Thomond Park

11 May 2024

65

Winning

Ulster remain on track for URC quarter-finals after strong second half against Scarlets

11 May 2024

15

super rugby pacific

Blues beat Hurricanes in top-of-the-table thriller to claim Super Rugby lead

Updated 11 May 2024

5

taking it offline

'I really cared what people thought about me and read everything that was written'

11 May 2024

12

Preview

In-form Munster host Connacht side chasing precious points in playoff race

11 May 2024

8

Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

10 May 2024

0

TheJournal.ie

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Leinster players stay, Munster host Connacht, Ulster on the road

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look forward to a big weekend in the URC and also discuss some of the new contract announcements in Leinster.

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Ready to go

Mike Lowry set for 100th appearance as Ulster name team to face Scarlets

10 May 2024

14

URC

Leinster make five changes for Ospreys' visit to RDS

10 May 2024

41

Team news

Casey back at 9 for Munster as Carty returns to captain Connacht

10 May 2024

19

On the box

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

10 May 2024

1

ryan baird

'We are not letting this f***ing happen again' - Leinster aim for double after avoiding déjà vu

10 May 2024

2

Changes

World Rugby ditches scrum option from free-kick and 'Dupont Law'

9 May 2024

19

caution

Billy Vunipola handed formal RFU warning over drunken arrest on Majorca trip

9 May 2024

Staying Put

Michael Milne, Harry Byrne and Scott Penny sign new Leinster contracts

Updated 9 May 2024

19

AnalysisAnalysis

Caelan Doris leading by example across Leinster's Champions Cup run

9 May 2024

1

Point of Pride

Setting their Thomond Park record straight next on Munster's agenda

Graham Rowntree’s side haven’t been at their best in Limerick so far this season.

Murray Kinsella

9 May 2024

6

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