Rugby

September

September 2024

Leader

'It is a huge honour for me' - Cian Prendergast named new Connacht captain

16 Sep

2.9k

Analysis force

21-year-old Wexford woman Wafer already a totemic figure for Ireland

The clever, skillful flanker was impressive on both sides of the ball in a big win over Australia.

Murray Kinsella

16 Sep

2.0k

Update

Munster's Kleyn returns to full training following eye injury

16 Sep

3.0k

Champs

Late Meafou try gives Toulouse victory over La Rochelle in Top 14

16 Sep

3.8k

Here we go again

Different pressures facing provincial head coaches ahead of new URC season

We look at what Pete Wilkins, Leo Cullen, Graham Rowntree and Richie Murphy will be hoping to achieve this season.

15 Sep

3.5k

Ulster

Three late tries sees Exeter to comfortable pre-season win over Ulster

14 Sep

3.3k

Happy Days

'You can't single any of them out' - Bemand praises Ireland after impressive win

14 Sep

2.8k

triumph

Considine shines in impressive comeback as six-try Ireland crush Australia

14 Sep

4.7k

proposition

British and Irish league remains abstract concept but nobody can afford to close the window

14 Sep

2.2k

next chapter

'It's not as sad when you see your career more as, 'Wow, I did a lot''

Former Leinster man Rory O’Loughlin had to retire from rugby earlier this year due to injury.

14 Sep

4.2k

Return

'I thought two years out of the game was just too far, but here I am'

14 Sep

3.6k

SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

11 hrs ago

4.8k

statement

URC: No discussions regarding merger with Premiership clubs for Anglo-Irish league

12 hrs ago

3.2k

Rugby

Ulster name side for away trip to face Exeter

14 hrs ago

3.7k

Home Advantage

'We want people to be proud of coming to watch us playing at home'

22 hrs ago

3.3k

FreeSquad

The Leinster depth chart: Barrett, Snyman, and a battle at 10

As ever, there is plenty of youthful talent for Leo Cullen and co. to call on this season.

Murray Kinsella

12 Sep

7.2k

Team news

Mack's back! Hansen named for his first Connacht start since January

12 Sep

4.2k

Team news

Elmes Kinlan and Campbell handed Ireland Test debuts against Australia

12 Sep

1.4k

Skipper

Leinster confirm Caelan Doris as new captain

12 Sep

4.5k

New Role

Former Connacht coach Friend takes over Brumbies Super Rugby women's team

12 Sep

1.7k

Preview

South Africa's rising talents and Springbok stars prepare for URC return

11 Sep

2.1k

Dates For Diary

Ireland to start against France as 2025 Women's Six Nations fixtures revealed

11 Sep

663

playmaker

'He's a big running threat' - Ulster excited by new number 10 Morgan

11 Sep

3.9k

BIG GUNS

Snyman set to return in early rounds of URC, while Gibson-Park is ready to go for Leinster

11 Sep

2.0k

Freesuftum

The Ulster depth chart: An IQ out-half and backing the youth

The lively South African wing Werner Kok will be an interesting addition to a talented backline.

Murray Kinsella

11 Sep

3.7k

Skipper

Edel McMahon impressed by fresh coaching impetus as she takes sole captaincy for Ireland

11 Sep

1.1k

Squad News

South Africa rest seven players for Argentina game

10 Sep

3.1k

On the box

TG4 confirm live coverage of Ireland women's Belfast Test with Australia

10 Sep

1.7k

FreeOptions

The Connacht depth chart: A new Kiwi 10 and Mack is back

There will be a good battle for back row places in Pete Wilkins’ team this season.

Murray Kinsella

10 Sep

5.3k

Prospect

Rowntree impressed by 20-year-old Munster back row Edogbo

9 Sep

6.2k

Banned

Springbok World Cup winner Nkosi given three-year doping ban

9 Sep

5.2k

FreeSquad

The Munster depth chart: Backline additions and homegrown hopes

Graham Rowntree wants the likes of Billy Burns and Thaakir Abrahams to make an impact.

Murray Kinsella

9 Sep

7.3k

Homeward Bound

Sharks confirm return of Springboks captain Siya Kolisi

9 Sep

1.9k

Wrap

Toulouse hold off spirited Vannes as O'Gara's La Rochelle edge Toulon

8 Sep

3.3k

Homecoming

Racing 92 confirm Siya Kolisi's exit just one year into three-year deal

8 Sep

3.8k

Low Ebb

Argentina hand Australia humiliating 67-27 loss in Rugby Championship

Updated 7 Sep

6.6k

Preseason

Leinster tune up with 54-26 win over Northampton while Mack Hansen returns for Connacht

Updated 7 Sep

10.6k

suftum

Ulster come from behind to beat Benetton

7 Sep

4.0k

rugby championship

Springboks produce another storming finish against All Blacks to close in on title

7 Sep

6.3k

Silver Linings

Rowntree hopes Gloucester defeat proves 'kick up the backside' that Munster needed

7 Sep

3.8k