Bomb Squad or Pom Squad? Rugby's best benches revealed
We assess which set of replacements had the biggest impact in the try-scoring stakes in 2025.
Jon Newcombe
22 Dec 2025, 5:00
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Who will be replacing Ireland's ageing golden generation if they don't make RWC 2027
Some of Ireland's ageing stars will be nearing their mid-thirties when they reach Australia so who replaces them if they don't go …
Pat McCarry
12 Dec 2025, 10:08
Opinion
Why history tells us Japan could be a fork in the road for an Ireland team in transition
Joe Schmidt's time as Ireland coach effectively ended against Japan while Andy Farrell's tenure got lift-off. The fixture matters.
Garry Doyle
07 Nov 2025, 10:45
Eddie Jones: 'I’ve been reading it’s a crisis in Irish rugby'
Japan boss Eddie Jones backed Andy Farrell to revive Ireland’s fortunes as he put the “crisis in Irish rugby” in perspective…
PA
07 Nov 2025, 3:15
Record-breaking Wallaby James Slipper announces retirement from Test rugby
Wallabies record holder James Slipper will retire from international rugby after this weekend's Bledisloe Cup Test at Perth’s Op…
Finn Morton
30 Sep 2025, 21:57
Opinion
URC season preview: How will the four Irish provinces fare?
Can anyone stop Leinster? How will Munster cope without legends? Can Connacht flourish under Stuart Lancaster? Will Ulster recover…
Pat McCarry
25 Sep 2025, 2:57
Opinion
How the Lions' injury-dogged 'Jukebox' Tadhg Furlong is still producing great hits
Despite a heavily disrupted season, Ireland's cornerstone tighthead is rolling back the years Down Under as he prepares to start a…
Pat McCarry
25 Jul 2025, 4:23
Life of a Lion: Alex Corbisiero
A broad smile crosses Alex Corbisiero’s face at the mere mention of The British & Irish Lions - and in that moment, you can …
British and Irish Lions
05 Jul 2025, 11:54
Eight late Lions call-ups who went on to star in Test series
With Owen Farrell on his way to Australia to join the British & Irish Lions, we’ve taken a look back at players who found th…
Francisco Isaac
04 Jul 2025, 3:57
Opinion
Springboks player ratings vs Barbarians | Qatar Airways Cup
Springboks player ratings: It was largely one-way traffic in Cape Town as the Springboks steamrolled the Barbarians in a …
Ian Cameron
28 Jun 2025, 12:35
Jesse Kriel gets nod as Springboks lose huge star ahead of Barbarians
Jesse Kriel will captain South Africa for the first time when the Springboks face the Barbarians in the Qatar Airways Cup at DHL S…
Ian Cameron
27 Jun 2025, 5:27
Barbarians: 7 All Blacks, 3 French, 2 Irish legends to take on Boks
Former Ireland captain Peter O'Mahony will lead the Barbarians in the final match of his career against South Africa in Cape Town …
Josh Raisey
26 Jun 2025, 6:08
Opinion
Two Lions outsiders make strong Test cases amid Dublin defeat
While the overall display fell short, Finlay Bealham and Elliot Daly both pressed Test claims for the Lions.
Pat McCarry
23 Jun 2025, 11:31
Opinion
The RugbyPass retired XV of season 2024/25
RugbyPass constructs its ultimate team of male players to retire at the end of the current northern hemisphere season.
Jamie Lyall
18 Jun 2025, 8:01
Ireland record holder and All Blacks forward added to Barbarians squad.
Barbarians head coach Robbie Deans has called up players with 170 caps between them for the historic clash with the Springboks in …
Jon Newcombe
04 Jun 2025, 3:45
Opinion
Brendan Fanning: 'Leinster have the best-resourced squad in these islands but can’t make it pay.'
Leadership and clarity escaped Leinster at a crucial time as their dream of a fifth Champions Cup star went up in smoke, again
Brendan Fanning
07 May 2025, 3:31
