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Rugby

January

January 2024

Revitalised

Russell 'energised' by Bath move as Scotland name former England prop in Six Nations squad

Updated 16 Jan

9

decision

Wales star Louis Rees-Zammit to 'pursue dream' of new career in NFL

Updated 16 Jan

14

Squad News

Evan O'Connell to captain Ireland for U20 Six Nations campaign

16 Jan

26

Munster

Jack O'Donoghue out for three to four months but will not need surgery for knee injury

16 Jan

8

in the calendar

British and Irish Lions announce details of first-ever women's tour

16 Jan

10

Ambition

Leinster's Goodman on why he 'couldn’t turn down' Ireland attack role

16 Jan

3

Analysis Analysis

Why combative Kiwi centre Nankivell is already a Munster fan favourite

The 27-year-old was at the heart of an excellent win in Toulon.

15 Jan

9

Looking to the future

Joy Neville to retire from officiating at end of the season and take up Connacht role

15 Jan

2

Champions Cup

Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham return for Connacht's clash with Bristol

15 Jan

7

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'You probably need some people with his skill set to take it to France and trouble them'

15 Jan

21

Man Down

Milne out for Leinster visit to Welford Road

15 Jan

6

Tune in

Virgin Media and RTÉ announce live TV schedule for Six Nations

15 Jan

22

Leader

'There’s quite a few ahead of me' - Doris not expecting Ireland captaincy

15 Jan

12

Leader

'It feels different when Pete’s around' - O'Mahony's return proves timely for Munster

15 Jan

8

10s

Harry Byrne could return for Leinster but Ross set to remain sidelined

15 Jan

8

wins

What the provinces need in their final Champions Cup pool games

There’s still a huge amount to play for with round of 16 spots up for grabs.

15 Jan

5

Wrap

La Rochelle jumpstart Champions Cup campaign with Leicester thrashing

Updated 14 Jan

31

eye-catching

The Munster men who boosted their Ireland prospects ahead of Wednesday's announcement

14 Jan

22

Analysis Analysis

How Leinster's attack picked apart a poor Stade defence

There were seven tries on a night when some of Andrew Goodman’s plans worked well.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

4

Leading The Way

Munster's young guns step up on a special day in Toulon

There were a number of impressive individual displays as Munster powered to a famous win at the Stade Felix Mayol.

14 Jan

2

High praise

'He is the best player in the world' - Ulster coach Dan McFarland on Antoine Dupont

14 Jan

5

French Flair

Antoine Dupont and Toulouse dish out Belfast beating to sorry Ulster

Updated 13 Jan

14

Update

'He's fine' - Leinster boss Cullen eases concern over Frawley

13 Jan

24

Dominant

Seven-try Leinster blast past Stade to secure round of 16 spot

Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries as a big crowd in Dublin got plenty of entertainment.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

13 Jan

24

Reaction

'This is a huge competition for us. I’m immensely proud of the lads'

13 Jan

6

Report

Munster save their Champions Cup season with brilliant bonus-point win in Toulon

Alex Nankivell, Simon Zebo, Tom Ahern and Calvin Nash scored the tries in a 29-18 win.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from the Stade Felix Mayol

13 Jan

35

lyon down

Connacht's Champions Cup hopes disappear in frustrating Lyon loss

13 Jan

24

Analysis decisions

Gibson-Park is more important than ever to Leinster and Ireland

Now an Irish citizen, the scrum-half has grown as a decision-maker.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

3

rory scannell interview

'I just don't take this for granted to the same extent as I did when I was young'

Generational pressure, unleashing the footballer, and Axel: Rory Scannell approaches a decade in Munster red.

13 Jan

2

Saturday night sell out

Ulster look to stay the course this time against heartbreakers Toulouse

13 Jan

4

Home Advantage

Another big crowd in Dublin as Leinster look to shine against Stade

13 Jan

2

Preview

Munster must summon something special to topple star-studded Toulon

13 Jan

1

emphatic

Nine-try Northampton warm up for Munster trip by reaching Champions Cup knockout round

12 Jan

15

CALLING IT A DAY

England prop Mako Vunipola announces international retirement

Updated 12 Jan

7

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A big day of Irish v French teams in the Champions Cup and Farrell's Lions

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trust

Michael McDonald set for first Connacht start away to Lyon in Champions Cup

12 Jan

18

Teamsheet

Ulster unveil starting side for sellout clash at home to Toulouse

12 Jan

6

Back in action

O'Mahony returns as Munster make six changes for trip to Toulon

12 Jan

28

Team news

Lowe makes Leinster return as Frawley gets nod at 10

12 Jan

66

Next Job

The Lions can wait. Farrell has a massive year ahead with Ireland

Reflecting on the World Cup, Farrell said Ireland can’t let games come down to fine margins.

12 Jan

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