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2023
FreeAs it happened
Munster v Leinster, URC
Kick-off at Thomond Park is at 7:35pm.
26 Dec 2023
35
Preview
Edogbo v McCarthy, battle of the benches, and can Harry Byrne pick up where he left off?
26 Dec 2023
7
It's Quizness time
Quiz: Can you name these try-scorers from 2023 key rugby matches?
24 Dec 2023
2
Freeclean sweep
The 42's Best of 2023: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
Murray Kinsella unpicks exactly how Andy Farrell’s Ireland won just the fourth Grand Slam in the country’s history.
24 Dec 2023
8
Wrap
O'Gara's La Rochelle slip to another Top 14 defeat
23 Dec 2023
16
Here's the kicker
Cooney link to American Football laughed off by Bell
23 Dec 2023
2
suftum
Ulster hold out for single point win over bogey side Connacht
John Cooney’s accuracy from penalties enough to struggle through a scrappy second half.
Updated 22 Dec 2023
28
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22 Dec 2023
2
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Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue
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Team news
Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby
22 Dec 2023
43
awj
Alun Wyn Jones reveals he was diagnosed with a heart condition during Toulon medical
22 Dec 2023
5
Preview
Wilkins needs to shore up leaky Connacht on away trip to Ulster
22 Dec 2023
3
polarcap
Connacht to use new medical cooling cap on concussed players as part of URC trial
21 Dec 2023
4
Man at Work
David Nucifora to begin advisory role with Rugby Australia in March
21 Dec 2023
7
Good Genes
Two of Keith Wood's sons to line out for Munster Development side tomorrow
21 Dec 2023
12
Addition
Andrew Goodman to join Ireland rugby coaching team in 2024
21 Dec 2023
16
Team news
Mack Hansen returns to starting side for Connacht's trip to Ulster
21 Dec 2023
11
expectation
Cullen hoping Snyman can have 'lasting' Leinster legacy like Elsom and Thorn
21 Dec 2023
27
Reaction
Rowntree admits shock at Snyman's Leinster move
20 Dec 2023
48
going back to cali
Wallabies legend Matt Giteau comes out of retirement and returns to MLR at 41
20 Dec 2023
0
Boost
Luke McGrath and Tommy O'Brien available to Leinster for Thomond trip
20 Dec 2023
7
Connacht
Peter O'Mahony set to miss Munster v Leinster; Herring ruled out of Ulster v Connacht
Updated 19 Dec 2023
8
Analysis Analysis
The potential risks and rewards of Leinster’s swoop for RG Snyman
The South African lock has the potential to be a game-changer or an expensive gamble for Leinster.
19 Dec 2023
13
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'There’s a lot more to come from me' - Caelan Doris 'delighted' to sign contract extension
19 Dec 2023
2
Done Deal
Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman
19 Dec 2023
143
Impact
'He really inspires you' - Nienaber striking right notes with Leinster squad
The South African coach has quickly impressed at his new club.
19 Dec 2023
7
Derby
'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'
19 Dec 2023
12
In Demand
Bordeaux-Bègles interested in signing Joey Carbery from Munster - reports
18 Dec 2023
42
los pumas
Felipe Contepomi named new Argentina head coach as Michael Cheika departs
18 Dec 2023
3
Injury Update
Mack's back: Huge boost for Connacht as Hansen is cleared for Ulster interpro
18 Dec 2023
17
Signed Up
'I believe the best is yet to come' - Caelan Doris signs three-year IRFU central contract
18 Dec 2023
39
Leaders
Co-captains approach causing issues for Leinster and match officials
18 Dec 2023
15
frustrations
'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'
18 Dec 2023
Review
Toulouse crush Quins, Leicester move level with Leinster
17 Dec 2023
8
Analysis turnaround
How Munster's winning position crumbled in the space of four minutes
Exeter scored 14 points in the blink of an eye to take control of the Champions Cup clash.
17 Dec 2023
1
missed chance
'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree
17 Dec 2023
15
Under Pressure
Munster collapse in second half as Exeter scorch to Champions Cup win
Graham Rowntree’s men were 24-13 ahead early in the second half but fell apart.
17 Dec 2023
62
As it happened
Exeter v Munster, Champions Cup
17 Dec 2023
30
Work to do
Leinster on course for home advantage in Europe but have plenty room for improvement
17 Dec 2023
9
Try time
Ulster's tries cooked up in coaching 'laboratory' where players call the shots
Head coach Dan McFarland reveals that players came up with inventive means of scoring tries against Racing 92.
17 Dec 2023
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