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Edinburgh Rugby youngsters can help shape Sean Everitt's capital tenure Scotland Rugby News06:30
Bok star doubtful for big Euro showdown Rugby 36517:41
Welsh region issue statement after worrying scenes and Etzebeth 'plays a blinder' Wales Online07:50
Matt Williams: World Rugby vindicated as Eben Etzebeth’s ‘dog act’ ends ‘ridiculous arguments’ Planet Rugby09:28
Welsh rugby matches moved as Ospreys boss says there's no guarantees on future Wales Online17:39
Jordan Larmour linked with a shock move to provincial rivals RugbyPass16:50
Bernard Jackman explains why rugby law change has been a big issue for Munster Balls.ie16:51

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In the last 5 minutes

Leinster stutter before beating Leicester in Champions Cup Rugby 36506:31

In the last half-hour

Edwin Edogbo ready to make stamp on Munster after overcoming injury woes The Irish Times06:06

Ulster make nine changes for Challenge Cup trip to Cardiff The Irish Times06:06

Connacht’s backs could wreak havoc against Black Lion in Challenge Cup The Irish Times06:06

Live scoring | Champions Cup: Stormers v La Rochelle The South African06:01

In the last hour

What time and TV channel is Munster v Gloucester today in historic Champions Cup clash at GAA… Irish Mirror06:00

Whether in Cork or Limerick, O'Donoghue keen to make Munster's home a hostile one Irish Examiner05:31

In the last 4 hours

New-look back-three's high-ball ability key to selection as McMillan look for Páirc response Irish Examiner02:38

In the last 6 hours

Munster face 'must-win' night in Cork after Bath blowout Irish Examiner01:07

In the last 8 hours

Cullen pleased with Leinster show of resilience RTE23:33 12-Dec-25

Leinster player ratings: Rieko Ioane delivers ‘solid’ display in first start while Lions duo… Planet Rugby23:17 12-Dec-25

Low-key Leinster do just about enough to edge out gritty Tigers at Welford Road Irish Mirror23:12 12-Dec-25

Byrne inspires Leinster to Champions Cup win at Leicester Sky Sports23:03 12-Dec-25

Leicester Tigers v Leinster: Five takeaways as ‘blockbuster bench’ turns the game after ‘moment … Planet Rugby22:57 12-Dec-25

Edinburgh Rugby changes for Castres explained as young duo get vote of confidence Scotland Rugby News22:51 12-Dec-25

Marshall Sykes set to miss Six Nations as Edinburgh Rugby confirm injury Scotland Rugby News22:42 12-Dec-25

Champions Cup recap: Leinster battle to hard-earned victory over Leicester BBC22:41 12-Dec-25

Harry Byrne's boot sinks Leicester in gritty Champions Cup affair RugbyPass22:38 12-Dec-25

As it happened – Leicester v Leinster: Leo Cullen’s men rally after trailing Tigers at… The Irish Independent22:37 12-Dec-25

Shared Ulster minutes 'pretty special' for Ward brothers News Letter22:36 12-Dec-25

Shannon score bonus point win over Old Crescent in All-Ireland League derby clash Limerick Leader22:33 12-Dec-25

Leinster come from behind to win at Welford Road RTE22:31 12-Dec-25

Yesterday

Franco Smith on preparing for Antoine Dupont, Toulouse 'statement', Huw Jones latest Scotland Rugby News22:28 12-Dec-25

Leinster scrap past injury-hit Leicester in tight Champions Cup tussle The Independent22:25 12-Dec-25

‘These two wins have got our season kicking’ - Leinster’s Dan Sheehan European Rugby Cup - Official Site22:19 12-Dec-25

Below-par Leinster grind out win against Leicester in Champions Cup The Irish Times22:17 12-Dec-25

Leinster grind out win against gritty Leicester Irish Examiner22:14 12-Dec-25

Leicester Tigers v Leinster, Champions Cup The4222:12 12-Dec-25

Leinster narrowly beat Leicester in Champions Cup BBC22:00 12-Dec-25

Rodney Parade to host men and women's Welsh Cup finals BBC20:44 12-Dec-25

Ulster 'want to right a few wrongs' in Cardiff BBC20:30 12-Dec-25

Edinburgh prioritise 1872 Cup as they make 11 changes for Castres The Scotsman20:28 12-Dec-25

Rugby in Scotland 'has to be on artificial grass' as injury update issued on key player The Scotsman20:28 12-Dec-25

V-22 Ospreys have serious unresolved safety risks, NAVAIR review confirms The Air Current20:19 12-Dec-25

Ulster Rugby is very much a family affair for the Wards as Zac prepares for Cardiff Euro trip The Irish News20:05 12-Dec-25

Connacht and Ulster ring changes for Challenge Cup clashes against Black Lion and Cardiff Irish Examiner19:51 12-Dec-25

Edinburgh, Scotland rocked by double Six Nations injury blow Rugby 36519:49 12-Dec-25

Critical Cup outing for Munster Limerick Post19:44 12-Dec-25

Glasgow out to stun Dupont's star-studded Toulouse BBC19:35 12-Dec-25

Gerry Thornley: Munster seek to evoke memories of The Miracle Match The Irish Times19:24 12-Dec-25

LIVE: Leicester Tigers vs Leinster Rugby, Investec Champions Cup Round 2 European Rugby Cup - Official Site18:35 12-Dec-25

What Toulouse team selection says about Glasgow Warriors The Scotsman18:26 12-Dec-25

'We've prepared as if he's playing the best rugby of his life' RugbyPass18:24 12-Dec-25

Leicester v Leinster live updates: Champions Cup match from Welford Road The Irish Times18:23 12-Dec-25

Jack O'Donoghue: Páirc Uí Chaoimh fitting stage for dual star Ben O'Connor's Champions Cup debut Irish Examiner18:20 12-Dec-25

Edinburgh and Scotland hit by Six Nations injury double whammy RugbyPass18:04 12-Dec-25

Munster v Gloucester stirs 'Miracle Match' memories BBC17:46 12-Dec-25

#EnergiaAIL Men’s Divisions 1A & 1B: Round 9 Previews Irish Rugby - Official Site17:43 12-Dec-25

Munster seek to bounce back, Harry Byrne gets his chance The4216:56 12-Dec-25

Accies win on the road We Are Tyrone16:30 12-Dec-25

Conor Murray: Munster will be hurting, but their Champions Cup can still be saved The Irish Times16:21 12-Dec-25

Van Zyl Urges Big Performance as Cardiff Return Home Against Ulster Cardiff Rugby - Official Site16:14 12-Dec-25

Mayo trio nominated for Connacht Rugby squad against Black Lion from Georgia The Mayo News16:12 12-Dec-25

Munster fired up to atone for ‘bordering on embarrassing’ Bath defeat The Irish Times16:11 12-Dec-25

Team Announcement: Connacht v Black Lion Connacht Rugby16:05 12-Dec-25

#EnergiaAIL Women's Division: Round 9 Previews Irish Rugby - Official Site15:20 12-Dec-25

Challenge Cup, Round Two - Teams and Predictions Rugby 36514:53 12-Dec-25

Cardiff, Dragons, Ospreys and Scarlets team news as European ties continue Wales Online14:50 12-Dec-25

Matt Currie returns as much-changed Edinburgh Rugby visit Castres Scotland Rugby News14:34 12-Dec-25

Antoine Dupont starts as Toulouse travel to face Glasgow Warriors Scotland Rugby News14:19 12-Dec-25

Leicester vs Leinster Champions Cup: TV channel, stream and kick-off time Belfast Live14:12 12-Dec-25

Munster team v Gloucester as nine personnel and four positional changes made for Pairc Ui… Irish Mirror13:41 12-Dec-25

Ben Thomas: “It Feels Like the Stars Are Aligning” Ahead of His 100th Cardiff Cap Cardiff Rugby - Official Site13:31 12-Dec-25

Jack Crowley starts as Munster look to bounce back against Gloucester at Páirc Uí Chaoimh The Irish Times13:27 12-Dec-25

Munster hit reset for Gloucester after 'bordering on embarrassing' loss Irish Examiner13:25 12-Dec-25

Glasgow team to take on Toulouse Glasgow Warriors13:17 12-Dec-25

McMillan confident Munster can bounce back from 'bordering on embarrassing' display The4213:12 12-Dec-25

Tom Stewart to captain Ulster against Cardiff The4213:12 12-Dec-25

Connacht make 11 changes for Black Lion The4212:52 12-Dec-25

Leigh Halfpenny makes Cardiff return as trio of Wales stars reach landmark Wales Online12:48 12-Dec-25

Aaron Wainwright returns as Tiatia makes changes ahead of Lyon pool game South Wales Argus12:41 12-Dec-25

Glasgow Warriors to face Antoine Dupont as Toulouse make big call The Scotsman12:41 12-Dec-25

Scarlets preparing to face 'European juggernaut' BBC12:38 12-Dec-25

Beating Lyon can be springboard for Dragons - Owen BBC12:38 12-Dec-25

Jack Crowley returns for Munster alongside ex-Leinster star who makes first start RugbyPass12:38 12-Dec-25

Beddall Set For Ebbw Debut Dragons - Official Site12:33 12-Dec-25

Munster Rugby name side for historic Páirc Uí Chaoimh Champions Cup showdown with Gloucester Limerick Leader12:32 12-Dec-25

Jack Crowley to start among nine Munster changes for Páirc clash The4212:21 12-Dec-25

Ala'alatoa's first Munster start, Connacht change it up RTE12:20 12-Dec-25

Wales international to end 11 months of injury hell with European comeback Wales Online12:17 12-Dec-25

Dobie starts for Toulouse clash Glasgow Warriors - Official Site12:16 12-Dec-25

Watkin back after 'hardest 11 months of rugby life' BBC12:14 12-Dec-25

Owen Watkin Dreams of Wales Days Again as he Prepares for Euro Comeback Dragon Sports12:11 12-Dec-25

Cardiff name Halfpenny and trio of centurions for Ulster Cardiff Rugby - Official Site12:10 12-Dec-25

Scarlets make eight changes for daunting French trip as Wales stars miss out Wales Online12:07 12-Dec-25

Armstrong & Douglas in for Lyon clash Dragons - Official Site12:03 12-Dec-25

Scarlets name side for Bordeaux test Scarlets - Official Site12:01 12-Dec-25

Ospreys announce team to face Montauban Ospreys Rugby - Official Site12:01 12-Dec-25

Munster make nine changes for Gloucester Champions Cup clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh Irish Examiner11:54 12-Dec-25

Ex-Ospreys coach believes 'they've always been the target' as fans 'in disbelief' Wales Online11:17 12-Dec-25

Ticket & Match Day Info | Munster v Gloucester Munster Rugby - Official Site11:15 12-Dec-25

Region forced into emergency signing as Lions legend talks up Welshman's Test ambitions Wales Online10:56 12-Dec-25

Dragons sign Welsh hooker Roberts from Doncaster BBC10:26 12-Dec-25

Clovers & Wolfhounds Squads And Coaching Teams Announced For Celtic Challenge Irish Rugby - Official Site10:12 12-Dec-25

Leinster make big call for biggest game in run to Six Nations Irish Mirror10:07 12-Dec-25

George Roberts to depart club for URC Doncaster Knights - Official Site10:03 12-Dec-25

Hooker Roberts makes Dragons switch Dragons - Official Site10:00 12-Dec-25

Lenihan: Leinster and Munster in must-win Cup clashes RTE09:44 12-Dec-25

Open-door policy working both ways for Cullen and Leinster Irish Examiner07:00 12-Dec-25

McMillan accused Munster of letting 'special' travelling fans down Irish Examiner07:00 12-Dec-25

Cullen gives his support to former team-mate Moody RTE06:51 12-Dec-25

Leinster preparing for a Test match arm-wrestle in the Tigers' den Irish Examiner06:49 12-Dec-25

Tigers targeting a scalp as Leinster return to Welford Road The4206:35 12-Dec-25

Edinburgh Rugby youngsters can help shape Sean Everitt's capital tenure Scotland Rugby News06:30 12-Dec-25

Leinster take on perennial foes Leicester as Harry Byrne gets his chance at outhalf The Irish Times06:10 12-Dec-25

‘We didn’t make them proud’: Munster’s Alex Nankivell fuelled by pain of Bath defeat The Irish Times06:10 12-Dec-25

'You can not blame players for leaving' - Hook BBC06:07 12-Dec-25

'It feels like home. I can definitely see myself staying here a long time' The4206:05 12-Dec-25

Rugby’s stylistic direction of travel - is it for the best? The Irish Times05:09 12-Dec-25

Alex Nankivell hails Martyn Vercoe's quiet influence as Munster gear up for Gloucester Irish Examiner01:05 12-Dec-25

In the last 7 days

Five Dragons in the Wales Under-20 squad to face Scotland South Wales Argus23:58 11-Dec-25

Ollie Blyth-Lafferty on facing Toulon, family influence and 'world-class' comparisons Scotland Rugby News22:27 11-Dec-25

Depleted Gloucester forced to make use of squad depth for Munster match The Irish Times20:54 11-Dec-25

Son of Munster Rugby legend calls for Stand Up and Fight revamp Limerick Leader20:34 11-Dec-25

‘We’ve got to get back into the top-eight and the European Cup’: Richie Murphy clear on Ulster priorities ahead of… The Irish News20:09 11-Dec-25

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