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Leinster player ratings vs Connacht | 2026/27 URC
Leinster player ratings: Leo Cullen's men arrived at a sold-out Dexcom Stadium with a noticeably green-looking matchday 23, but th…
Ian Cameron
30 Oct 2026, 14:34
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Interview
Joe McCarthy: ‘You want to play against the best, if you want to be the best. I can't wait.’
Argentina and Fiji await first but the Ireland lock is relishing the prospect of an impending reunion with South Africa.
Pat McCarry
29 Oct 2026, 7:37
Connacht boss Stuart Lancaster can't wait for 'benchmark' test
Stuart Lancaster knows Leinster Rugby better than most and is well aware of just how tough it is to beat them.
Simon Thomas
28 Oct 2026, 2:30
Ireland dealt midfield blow ahead of Nations Championship
Ireland's latest injury update has struck a pessimistic tone over the availability of Garry Ringrose for the Nations Championship,…
Jon Newcombe
27 Oct 2026, 3:44
Ex-England winger Jack Nowell considers options with offer on the table
La Rochelle have offered former England and Lions winger Jack Nowell a new one-year deal, with an option to stay in the Bay of Bis…
Neil Fissler
26 Oct 2026, 9:30
Riding high Connacht send Zebre Parma packing, Sharks chomp Cardiff
Connacht ran in eight tries in a high-scoring clash with URC basement dwellers Zebre.
PA
23 Oct 2026, 14:06
Opinion
Six Ireland squad takeaways - a 'specimen' and spicy competition but Munster may be miffed
The Ireland coach summons 'specimen' James McNabney, has two No.10s in form and hot competition on the wings, but Munster may not …
Pat McCarry
22 Oct 2026, 9:09
Nations Championship referees confirmed with finals weekend appointments TBC
World Rugby has confirmed the match official appointments for the inaugural November window of the 2026 Nations Championship, with…
Ian Cameron
22 Oct 2026, 5:00
'Outstanding leader' to drive Rugby World Cup 2031 in the United States
Leading U.S sports executive and former professional tennis player Megan Rose has been appointed Managing Director of the Men’s …
Vitas Carosella
21 Oct 2026, 9:30
Andy Farrell picks two uncapped players in Ireland squad led by Dan Sheehan
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has named his squad for the Tests against Argentina, Fiji and South Africa in the Nations Champion…
Jon Newcombe
21 Oct 2026, 7:20
Sexton to coach Ireland XV as 2026/27 schedule revealed
Ulster's Mark Sexton has been appointed as head coach for Ireland XV's three confirmed fixtures in 2026/27.
Jon Newcombe
21 Oct 2026, 6:55
Analysis
Why South Africa's ‘scrum dominance’ gospel is spreading around the world
How the Springboks set up to dominate the scrum is being copied at club and international level in both the men's and women's game…
Nick Bishop
20 Oct 2026, 10:23
Nations Championship: November rugby returns to RugbyPass TV
On Friday 6 November, the inaugural Nations Championship returns with three consecutive rounds of fixtures that will determine who…
Vitas Carosella
19 Oct 2026, 7:40
Ciaran Frawley stars as swashbuckling Connacht shock Saracens in Galway
Competition returnees Connacht overturned an early 12-point deficit to claim a thrilling 45-36 Investec Champions Cup victory over…
Ian Cameron
17 Oct 2026, 13:49
Emotional scenes in honour of Lions lock Hyron Andrews in La Rochelle
La Rochelle stood in solidarity with an emotional Lions side following the sudden death of their team-mate Hyron Andrews.
PA
17 Oct 2026, 13:20
Interview
'You just want to be in the fight': Lancaster's selection juggles as Connacht rejoin the top table
Stuart Lancaster must manage the game time of his Ireland players as Connacht embark on a set of potentially season-defining fixtu…
Pat McCarry
16 Oct 2026, 7:09
