Mack may be back but Stormers blow Connacht away in Galway
Connacht let a second-half lead slip in their opening match in Galway as Stormers hit back with two late tries to seal the South A…
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26 Sep 2026, 1:53
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The URC stat Leinster and Stormers were neck-to-neck on
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Ulster reveal summer surgery to Henderson alongside three team-mates
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The U20 Junior World Championship - Team of the tournament
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The final 16-team standings at the World Rugby Junior World Championship
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2026 Junior World Championship pool stage Team of the Tournament
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World Rugby Junior World Championship semi-final fixtures confirmed
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Ireland's demolition job on USA features two hat-tricks
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