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No Crowley-Prendergast showdown at Thomond Park
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Paul O'Connell remains an invaluable part of the Ireland set-up
The lineout work needs to improve but O’Connell still has a major influence.
Murray Kinsella
5 hrs ago
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hopes
'I've been in and around Irish squads and that disappointment is constantly there'
9 hrs ago
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This week
22nd December 2024 - 26th December 2024
On The Dotted Line
Jacob Stockdale signs new two-year deal with Ulster
24 Dec
12
Minutes
Doris, Porter, and McCarthy started all 11 Ireland games in 2024
The likes of James Lowe and Josh van der Flier also racked up heavy workloads.
Murray Kinsella
24 Dec
15
Setbacks
Ulster's bid to halt losing run rocked by injuries as Connacht challenge looms
24 Dec
13
Desire
'I have a lot more to give' - Robbie Henshaw says ambition is driving force behind new IRFU deal
24 Dec
5
Freerugby weekly extra
'I don't agree with the way he did it, but I respect him also for being honest'
23 Dec
70
Profile
Injury-hit Munster set for brutal test from 'brilliantly boring' Leinster
23 Dec
10
Bad news
Munster's Casey, Kleyn, and Abrahams ruled out for 4 months
23 Dec
47
bulletin
Jamie Osborne in contention for Leinster return against Munster, McCloskey a doubt for Ulster
23 Dec
4
official complaints
'Nobody is trying to get a Leinster player in trouble' - Wilkins backs Hansen over ref comments
23 Dec
45
TheJournal.ie
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Free Podcast Rugby Weekly Extra
Mack's gripe, Top 14 salaries, wins for Leinster and Munster
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46:04
Staying Put
Robbie Henshaw signs new Leinster and Ireland contract
23 Dec
25
History
Connacht-Munster rugby game confirmed for Mayo GAA ground in Castlebar
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park will host the fixture on 29 March.
23 Dec
11
Leading The Way
'Jordie gives confidence to the person beside him, which is invaluable'
23 Dec
4
Rugby
Saracens move to third, Glasgow win historic rugby game at Hampden Park
22 Dec
7
Job Done
'We had a bit of disruption with a couple of guys pulling out, so we're really pleased'
22 Dec
19
Last week
15th December 2024 - 21st December 2024
Frustrated
Hansen: 'We never get any calls, ever. I’ve been feeling this for years now'
21 Dec
133
Derby
Leinster hold off spirited Connacht rally to edge Aviva interpro
Leo Cullen’s side remain unbeaten this season.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Aviva Stadium
21 Dec
48
As it happened
Leinster v Connacht, URC
21 Dec
104
Preview
Leinster shuffle deck as Connacht bring big guns back for Aviva interpro
21 Dec
22
Late Drama
'It was about outcome tonight, us versus them' - Munster coach Ian Costello
21 Dec
24
true grit
Farrell the hat-trick try hero for Munster as they pinch the points away to Ulster
Late, late show for the visitors as they pulled victory out of the bag when all seemed lost.
Declan Bogue
Reports from Kingspan Ravenhill
20 Dec
109
As it happened
Ulster v Munster, URC
20 Dec
56
Pressure
Warren Gatland to stay as Wales coach but must ‘change fortunes on the pitch’
20 Dec
10
stepping down
Tom Ilube resigns as RFU chairman amid pay controversy
20 Dec
2
TheJournal.ie
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Free Podcast The 42 Rugby Weekly
A Christmas compilation
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Michael Lowry signs three-year contract extension with Ulster
20 Dec
3
Team news
Jordie Barrett moves to 12 for Leinster while Connacht start internationals
20 Dec
41
mentality
'It’s our job to stop feeling sorry for ourselves'
20 Dec
5
looking ahead
Leinster's Tommy O'Brien hopes to have finally put injury woes behind him
20 Dec
6
wing man
Sevens star Zac Ward earns three-year Ulster deal
19 Dec
3
Interpro Team News
John Cooney handed Ulster start, O'Donoghue and Coombes return for Munster
19 Dec
24
Endorsement
'Powerhouse' Doris an ideal choice as British & Irish Lions captain - All Blacks legend Read
19 Dec
22
Interview
'The ball's in my court. They had a look at me and it's up to me to push'
19 Dec
16
ulster v munster
'It makes or breaks your Christmas, so hopefully it will make it this week'
19 Dec
4
FreePodcast
Leinster's phase v transition attack, Munster's scrum misfortune & who backs up JGP for Ireland
18 Dec
0
New Deal
Ulster centre Ben Carson pens three-year extension
18 Dec
1
Freerugby weekly extra
‘What’s going on with Leinster’s lineout?’
18 Dec
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