Rugby

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4th January 2026

FreeTop 14

Toulon keep big guns in reserve for Munster - and get hammered 66-0 by Leinster-bound La Rochelle

3 hrs ago

4

Reaction

Connacht won't lose belief after 'painful' loss to Leinster - Lancaster

19 hrs ago

3

Last week

28th December 2025 - 3rd January 2026

Top 14

Toulouse stunned by Perpignan but stay top in France as Pau lose

3 Jan

4

Rugby

Ten-try Northampton return to Prem summit

3 Jan

4

Reaction

'It's three wins in the interpros with lots of chopping and changing, which is never easy'

3 Jan

10

interpro

Dominant second half powers Leinster to 8-try defeat of Connacht

Leo Cullen’s men led by just two points at half time but pulled clear after the break.

3 Jan

46

Rugby

Ireland star Erin King returns as Wolfounds win Celtic Challenge clash

3 Jan

1

As it happened

Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC

3 Jan

57

new faces

The 12 players who won their first caps for Ireland in 2025

3 Jan

22

interpro

Familiarity for Lancaster as Connacht hope to rebound in Leinster

3 Jan

3

Impact

'They're both incredible ball carriers' - Ward brothers shine for Ulster

3 Jan

11

Ulster

'Myself and the coaches will look at ourselves before we look at the players'

2 Jan

15

whitewash

Ulster down Munster with second-half blitz to surge to second in URC

Richie Murphy’s men scored three second-half tries to earn victory in the snow in Belfast.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Affidea Stadium

2 Jan

38

As it happened

Ulster v Munster, URC

2 Jan

60

Team news

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster, Connacht make five changes

2 Jan

16

Derby

Ulster eye New Year opportunity against much-changed Munster

2 Jan

12

top tier

This year marks the beginning of the Nations Championship era

2 Jan

4

Ulster

'There are a lot of boys that really deserve national call-ups' - Ulster's Werner Kok

1 Jan

5

Contract Extension

Nathan Doak signs new Ulster contract until 2028

1 Jan

6

Rugby

Henderson returns for Ulster, Munster make 10 changes for New Year's interpro

1 Jan

38

LRZ

Rees-Zammit signs new long-term deal at Bristol following R360 breakaway links

1 Jan

2

Waiting Game

Lancaster unsure if Mack Hansen will be fit to play again this season

31 Dec 2025

15

For Whom the Bell Tolls

'What better change to come to Belfast' - Angus Bell embracing the Ulster challenge

31 Dec 2025

3

new chapter

The ex-Munster out-half who could barely solo the GAA ball has found a new life in sport

Ian Keatley on his Munster career, why he did not make a retirement statement and taking up Gaelic football with Ahane.

Sinead Farrell

31 Dec 2025

10

The long game

'It can be seen a lot in the squad' - Furlong hails Lancaster influence ahead of Connacht reunion

31 Dec 2025

1

ACHIEVEMENT

John Ryan's admirable journey to hit 250 mark for Munster

31 Dec 2025

4

'This weekend is massively important' - Ulster aim to start new year with win over Munster

30 Dec 2025

3

fresh competition

Lancaster: Frawley arrival does not need to spell the end for Jack Carty

30 Dec 2025

16

Update

Ulster's Augustus suffers ankle ligament injury as Herring and Henderson return to training

30 Dec 2025

7

All the best

'We tried to keep Ciarán here, but he's made a decision' - Cullen on Frawley's Connacht move

30 Dec 2025

44

leinster guys

Frawley a cracking signing for Connacht and it's a different Leinster exit

Leo Cullen made several interesting comments about ‘Leinster guys’ playing elsewhere.

Murray Kinsella

30 Dec 2025

30

Comeback

Promising back rower Gleeson set to make Munster return after recovering from injury

30 Dec 2025

7

Six Nations Preview

Dupont's France and improved England will make Ireland's life tricky

Andy Farrell’s side are at home to Italy, Wales, and Scotland in 2026.

Murray Kinsella

30 Dec 2025

19

Move On

'They're going to put us under a lot of pressure' - Munster must quickly reset for Ulster trip

29 Dec 2025

21

Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat

Injury Update

Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht

29 Dec 2025

13

le roi

Dupont back to 'genius' best as Toulouse hit under-strength La Rochelle for 60

29 Dec 2025

4

going west

Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster

The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.

29 Dec 2025

36

Rivalry

Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster

29 Dec 2025

28

Fallout

'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'

29 Dec 2025

10

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