Rugby

24m

Challenge Cup

Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys

2 hrs ago

2

Team news

Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh

2 hrs ago

28

big job

'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach

The Munster head coach doesn’t believe the financial challenges will hit his plans.

Murray Kinsella

8 hrs ago

22

Familiar faces

'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'

9 hrs ago

5

Yesterday

2nd April 2026

French Flyer

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament

19 hrs ago

12

the business end

"I don't think we're taking anything lightly" – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in

21 hrs ago

1

Team news

Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter

2 Apr

58

Challenge Cup

Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks

2 Apr

15

44m

reminders

'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep

2 Apr

9

This week

29th March 2026 - 3rd April 2026

Blow

Munster set to be without key trio for Challenge Cup showdown

1 Apr

54

TV times

Where and when to watch Ireland - and every other game - in the Women's Six Nations

1 Apr

Blow

La Rochelle's Will Skelton suffers season-ending Achilles injury

1 Apr

6

Jacques Nienaber

'If you don’t get it right, you’re gone' - Leinster sharpen focus for Champions Cup charge

1 Apr

3

Stand up and fight

The Challenge Cup is simply not where Munster want to be

The southern province have always had big ambitions to compete at the highest level.

Murray Kinsella

31 Mar

35

Ulster Update

'We've a few more options at 10 than maybe it looks at face value'

31 Mar

5

Update

Izuchukwu back but Ulster have out-half worries for Ospreys clash

31 Mar

5

Setback

Snyman's season over as Leinster confirm ACL rupture

31 Mar

26

Date For The Diary

Ireland to face Australia in 2027 World Cup warm-up Test

30 Mar

7

routes

All roads lead to beautiful Bilbao for the Irish provinces

The Challenge Cup and Champions Cup knock-outs swing into life in the next fortnight.

Murray Kinsella

30 Mar

2

Down de Pairc

Munster plan to host European game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh next season – if they qualify for Champions Cup

30 Mar

34

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland try to lure hot Wallabies prospect, touchline tensions on TNT, and URC review

Changes

Munster add Kiwi scrum-half to squad ahead of Challenge Cup clash

30 Mar

16

IQ

'He definitely has an offer' - IRFU look to lure Aussie prop to Ireland

30 Mar

92

Prem

Leicester boss Geoff Parling apologises after pre-match clash with TNT's Craig Doyle

30 Mar

11

Get Well Soon

All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams ruled out for the season with spinal disc infection

29 Mar

2

No Devine Intervention

Lancaster: Connacht did everything they could to keep Matthew Devine

29 Mar

26

Last week

22nd March 2026 - 28th March 2026

URC

Ulster move up to third in table with bonus-point win over Zebre

It took the northern province until deep into the second-half to score a fourth try.

28 Mar

14

Reaction

'It's those gritty wins that are actually the ones that really, really matter'

28 Mar

6

kicking off

Geoff Parling explains angry reaction to Craig Doyle after ball was kicked towards players

28 Mar

20

Ireland stars shine as Wolfhounds beat Clovers in Celtic Challenge final

28 Mar

2

Winning run

In-form Connacht beat Ospreys to record fifth straight win

28 Mar

25

Reaction

'It was a real bone-deep effort' - Casey and Crowley help lift Munster against Bulls

28 Mar

20

close

Bulls edge Munster but province leave Pretoria with two bonus points

28 Mar

55

Room to improve

'There's still tons of things we can get better at' - Cullen wants more from Leinster

28 Mar

4

Combines

'There are athletes who have maybe missed that opportunity in rugby'

28 Mar

3

Prem

Exeter warm up for Munster with convincing win at Newcastle

27 Mar

8

Friday Night Lights

Big guns return as Leinster secure bonus-point win over Scarlets

Leo Cullen’s side move up to third in URC table.

27 Mar

47

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Troubling times for Munster and Leinster's Snyman setback

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