Rugby

Last year

2023

Stand up and fight

Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure

17 Dec 2023

2.5k

Match Report

Ulster rediscover form as they hold off Racing's second-half revival

16 Dec 2023

7.1k

Reaction

Leinster relieved to overcome 'sluggish' start against Sale

16 Dec 2023

5.0k

Two from two

Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS

The home side trailed at half-time but crossed for four second-half tries.

16 Dec 2023

5.2k

Minute-by-Minute

Leinster v Sale Sharks, Champions Cup

16 Dec 2023

15.8k

0 from 2

Stormers strike at the death to leave La Rochelle's Champions Cup defence hanging in the balance

16 Dec 2023

12.4k

Match Report

Connacht's dismal record in England continues as Saracens run up 55 points

16 Dec 2023

5.2k

Christmas Gift Idea

Bloody Sunday, Gaelic Games and Irish sporting heroes - Books for children this Christmas

The 42 takes a look at some of the excellent choices by Irish authors.

16 Dec 2023

1.7k

BIG UNITS

Ulster try to get a Racing start after the drowning in Bath

16 Dec 2023

2.9k

Preview

Connacht hope for response as Carty and Thornbury return to starting lineup

16 Dec 2023

1.7k

stag

'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'

Munster centre Alex Nankivell has settled into life in Ireland impressively.

16 Dec 2023

6.0k

next step

'Massive battle for our pack' - Leinster aim to strengthen Champions Cup intent against Sharks

16 Dec 2023

2.5k

Quizmass Time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

15 Dec 2023

7.5k

Podcast

The RG Snyman-to-Leinster reaction pod . . . and Champions Cup preview

33:36

seniority

Ulster lean on experience for pivotal meeting with Racing

15 Dec 2023

3.5k

Team news

Thornbury to make long-awaited injury comeback in boost for Connacht's trip to Sarries

15 Dec 2023

4.2k

Team news

Munster make six changes for Sunday's trip to face Exeter

15 Dec 2023

8.2k

Team news

Frawley handed first European start at 10 for Leinster's sold-out clash with Sale

15 Dec 2023

6.5k

Shock Move

RG Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster' - Donal Lenihan

15 Dec 2023

10.1k

leinster leader

Ala’alatoa: 'I love this team, but the opportunity to play in France was appealing'

15 Dec 2023

7.5k

NUCIFORA

IRFU finalise World Cup review as Nucifora era hits home stretch

Performance director David Nucifora held his annual briefing in Abbotstown yesterday.

15 Dec 2023

2.1k

drop goal

'I don’t even know where my boot was... I still think I should have got it'

15 Dec 2023

6.2k

Ooh la la

'Championships aren’t won in October and November' - Dan McFarland on building Ulster

15 Dec 2023

863

Watch this space

'The Irish system would be mad to say no to him' - IRFU open to Sexton coaching role

15 Dec 2023

3.9k

2024 Games

IRFU: One player per province could join Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics

14 Dec 2023

7.5k

we'll always have dublin

Wales prop Samson Lee forced to retire after 18-month injury battle

14 Dec 2023

3.1k

target met

IRFU appoints three new female delegates to meet 40% gender-balance requirement

14 Dec 2023

2.3k

In Demand

Nucifora: IRFU would be 'ecstatic' if Farrell led Lions in 2025

14 Dec 2023

2.7k

Second chance

Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban

14 Dec 2023

2.5k

Signed Up

Andy Farrell signs new four-year contract as Ireland head coach

Farrell commits to Ireland until after the 2027 World Cup.

New deal a "significant coup" for Irish rugby

Mike Catt set to step down as attack coach next summer

14 Dec 2023

8.0k

stinging

All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'

14 Dec 2023

7.2k

Options

Henshaw excited by Byrne and Frawley's different influences on win in La Rochelle

14 Dec 2023

3.4k

Defence

'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy

14 Dec 2023

2.4k

Save the Date

Six Nations reveal title and release date for 'Drive to Survive'-style Netflix series

13 Dec 2023

8.7k

Update

Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter

13 Dec 2023

4.3k

Champions Cup

Billy Vunipola cleared to play against Connacht after red card is overturned

13 Dec 2023

2.6k

double bluff

Eddie Jones takes over as head coach of Japan Rugby

13 Dec 2023

4.2k

Fraw' and order

'It was great to watch, just to see him have that confidence to back himself'

13 Dec 2023

6.3k

Mack attack

Relief for Connacht and Andy Farrell as Hansen injury scare dissipates

13 Dec 2023

5.4k

SPICY PLUM

'The honeymoon phase of the move is over' - Steven Kitshoff hunkers down to Ulster life

13 Dec 2023

2.9k