Rugby
March
March 2024
Freerugby weekly extra
'Part of talent is resilience - and an ability to be sticky and not give up'
Connacht’s disappointing loss to the Lions was up for discussion on Rugby Weekly Extra.
Leaders
Leinster move up in gear in second half to earn bonus-point win in Parma
The eastern province scored five tries and eventually pulled clear of a plucky Zebre outfit.
Allez les Verts
France open Six Nations with bonus-point win but two-try Ireland produce spirited display
As it happened
France v Ireland, Women's Six Nations
Catch up all the action as Scott Bemand’s Ireland got their championship underway.
Ireland face a tough test in the opening round of the women's Six Nations
Half-Time: France 17-3 Ireland
Full-Time: France 38-17 Ireland
Women's Six Nations
Ireland must take step forward against a rejigged France side with its own fresh faces
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Time For A Showdown
Georgia challenge Wales to 'the fixture rugby fans everywhere are crying out for'
FreePodcast
Jackman on Ireland's attack, Tracy on Ireland's set piece and Kinsella on title no 16
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Irish Abroad
'I never thought I was going to be in Tbilisi... I'm going to ride the wave'
Former Connacht man Conor McPhillips helped Georgia to their Rugby Europe Championship title.
Injury Update
Santiago Cordero: Connacht's marquee signing could be fit for debut before end of season
column
‘Vengeance, bejaysus, vengeance’ - Spite still the prime motivator in the age of sports science
The Six Nations is the latest indicator that sport remains an exercise in proving people wrong.
Sam Monaghan
From 'greenhorn' to Ireland rugby captain alongside ex-GAA opponent and college neighbour
