Rugby

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2023

Liveblog

Munster v Leinster, URC

Kick-off at Thomond Park is at 7:35pm.

26 Dec 2023

25.6k

Preview

Edogbo v McCarthy, battle of the benches, and can Harry Byrne pick up where he left off?

26 Dec 2023

5.7k

It's Quizness time

Quiz: Can you name these try-scorers from 2023 key rugby matches?

24 Dec 2023

7.9k

clean 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

3.7k

Wrap

O'Gara's La Rochelle slip to another Top 14 defeat

23 Dec 2023

14.5k

Here's the kicker

Cooney link to American Football laughed off by Bell

23 Dec 2023

3.8k

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

6.7k

Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

22 Dec 2023

7.7k

Podcast

Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue

26:47

Team news

Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby

22 Dec 2023

11.1k

awj

Alun Wyn Jones reveals he was diagnosed with a heart condition during Toulon medical

22 Dec 2023

6.1k

Preview

Wilkins needs to shore up leaky Connacht on away trip to Ulster

22 Dec 2023

2.1k

polarcap

Connacht to use new medical cooling cap on concussed players as part of URC trial

21 Dec 2023

3.9k

Man at Work

David Nucifora to begin advisory role with Rugby Australia in March

21 Dec 2023

4.7k

Good Genes

Two of Keith Wood's sons to line out for Munster Development side tomorrow

21 Dec 2023

20.3k

Addition

Andrew Goodman to join Ireland rugby coaching team in 2024

21 Dec 2023

7.6k

Team news

Mack Hansen returns to starting side for Connacht's trip to Ulster

21 Dec 2023

4.2k

expectation

Cullen hoping Snyman can have 'lasting' Leinster legacy like Elsom and Thorn

21 Dec 2023

5.1k

Reaction

Rowntree admits shock at Snyman's Leinster move

20 Dec 2023

8.8k

going back to cali

Wallabies legend Matt Giteau comes out of retirement and returns to MLR at 41

20 Dec 2023

4.7k

Boost

Luke McGrath and Tommy O'Brien available to Leinster for Thomond trip

20 Dec 2023

3.4k

Connacht

Peter O'Mahony set to miss Munster v Leinster; Herring ruled out of Ulster v Connacht

Updated 19 Dec 2023

5.6k

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

6.1k

dotted line

'There’s a lot more to come from me' - Caelan Doris 'delighted' to sign contract extension

19 Dec 2023

2.2k

Done Deal

Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman

19 Dec 2023

13.9k

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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

3.9k

Derby

'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'

19 Dec 2023

7.0k

In Demand

Bordeaux-Bègles interested in signing Joey Carbery from Munster - reports

18 Dec 2023

9.3k

los pumas

Felipe Contepomi named new Argentina head coach as Michael Cheika departs

18 Dec 2023

4.0k

Injury Update

Mack's back: Huge boost for Connacht as Hansen is cleared for Ulster interpro

18 Dec 2023

3.1k

Signed Up

'I believe the best is yet to come' - Caelan Doris signs three-year IRFU central contract

18 Dec 2023

5.0k

Leaders

Co-captains approach causing issues for Leinster and match officials

18 Dec 2023

6.8k

frustrations

'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'

18 Dec 2023

6.4k

Review

Toulouse crush Quins, Leicester move level with Leinster

17 Dec 2023

4.0k

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

5.7k

missed chance

'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree

17 Dec 2023

9.0k

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

13.6k

Updates

Exeter v Munster, Champions Cup

17 Dec 2023

24.8k

Work to do

Leinster on course for home advantage in Europe but have plenty room for improvement

17 Dec 2023

3.7k

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

2.9k