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12 hours ago

The Breakdown | Celebrating elite speed machines who can send rugby into the stratosphere

Noah Caluori's try was a deft dink over the top just outside the Tigers' 22, followed by searing acceleration and a balletic leap to regather the ball while staying infield.
English Premier League
#ireland
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
English Premier League

Ireland fail to deliver in Six Nations opener as England's Twickenham homecoming falls flat

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ruaidhri O'Connor - Andy Farrell's depth chart: key areas still looking a little light as Ireland build towards 2027

Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Ireland revenge mission falls flat amid flurry of squandered chances but England march on | Sarah Rendell

Ireland faced France in a tense match but missed key scoring opportunities, resulting in a continued losing streak against them.
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
English Premier League

Ireland fail to deliver in Six Nations opener as England's Twickenham homecoming falls flat

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Ruaidhri O'Connor - Andy Farrell's depth chart: key areas still looking a little light as Ireland build towards 2027

#womens-six-nations
fromIrish Independent
2 weeks ago
Women

England v Ireland - Women's Six Nations opener at Twickenham

The 2026 women's Six Nations begins with England facing Ireland at Twickenham.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
Women

Women's Six Nations: will anyone stop England's conveyor belt of talent?

England's depth in talent allows them to remain favorites despite missing key players for the Women's Six Nations.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Cardiff stages thriller while Women's Six Nations favourites show strength

Scotland achieved a dramatic comeback win over Wales in a thrilling Women's Six Nations match at the Principality Stadium.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Women's Six Nations: will anyone stop England's conveyor belt of talent?

England's depth in talent allows them to remain favorites despite missing key players for the Women's Six Nations.
#northampton
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago
English Premier League

Northampton strengthen grip on top of Prem after thrilling win against Bath

Northampton and Bath delivered an exhilarating match with 12 tries, culminating in a last-minute penalty that secured a win for Northampton.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
English Premier League

Prem top four looks done and dusted after Northampton repel Saracens comeback

Northampton leads the league, while Saracens struggle to secure a playoff spot with six rounds remaining.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Sale edge Quins in pulsating 13-try thriller

Sale Sharks wasted no time in getting on the board through Dugdale, who benefited from a lovely interchange between Jacques Vermeulen and Rekeiti Ma'asi-White as the Harlequins defence was caught narrow.
English Premier League
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

England v Wales: Women's Six Nations rugby union live

Wales faces challenges with key players injured, while England remains dominant in the Women's Six Nations.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Harlequins legend Evans to leave after 18 seasons

After 18 years of living and breathing this club, it's incredibly difficult to put into words what it means to myself and my family. I leave feeling hugely grateful and honoured not only to have worn the shirt and represented those legends who came before us, but also to have shared that journey as a player and a coach with the incredible supporters who make this club so special.
Liverpool FC
fromIndependent
1 week ago

'I was very disappointed' - Mike Prendergast opens up on his decision to leave Munster after missing out on top job

Mike Prendergast insists he has not been put off his ultimate goal of becoming a head coach, despite being overlooked for the Munster top job in favour of Clayton McMillan.
Liverpool FC
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Breakdown | Erin King looks to lift Ireland: It was tough some days to keep showing up'

Erin King overcame a serious knee injury and is set to lead Ireland against France after missing the previous Rugby World Cup.
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Historic London rugby club fights for survival

Celebrating 100 years should be a time of celebration, but the reality is the cost of running the club has become extremely difficult. Yes we may get the odd one who comes through and goes on to play for in England under 20 like my son, or Sadia Kabeya who was player of the match in the World Cup final just a few months ago - that's at the very pinnacle.
Fundraising
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Bath cruise to win against injury-hit Quins

Bath maintained their pressure on Northampton at the top of the Prem table with a resounding win against an injury-ravaged Harlequins, scoring eight tries in total.
English Premier League
#wallaroos
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wallaroos' hopes of breakthrough win washed away by Canada in stormy conditions

The Wallaroos showed improvement despite a 24-0 loss to Canada in the Pacific Four rugby series, demonstrating strong defense and resilience.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Wallaroos' hopes of breakthrough win washed away by Canada in stormy conditions

The Wallaroos showed improvement despite a 24-0 loss to Canada in the Pacific Four rugby series, demonstrating strong defense and resilience.
fromIndependent
1 week ago

Amee-Leigh Costigan interview: 'You adapt your life. And being able to do it while growing two babies, it's a challenge'

Amee-Leigh Costigan decided to have a scan four months ago - not because she was feeling sick or unwell. It was quite the opposite, in fact.
Women
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It was stressful': inside Scotland women's Rugby World Cup contract wrangle

Contract uncertainty affected players' mental well-being before the 2025 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals.
#champions-cup
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Munster v Castres: Reds aiming for victory to seal Champions Cup last-16 place

Three Irish provinces — Leinster, Munster and Connacht — compete across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup today, with Leinster already winning and others chasing knockout qualification.
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fromIrish Independent
3 months ago

Bayonne v Leinster: Can Leo Cullen's men secure a seeded Champions Cup last-16 slot?

Three Irish provincial teams—Leinster, Munster, and Connacht—play matches today across the Champions Cup and Challenge Cup at 3.15pm, 5.30pm, and 8.00pm Irish time.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Sale hold off Quins comeback to reach last eight

Sale Sharks advanced to the Champions Cup quarter-finals after defeating Harlequins 26-17 despite a second-half comeback attempt.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Northampton hold off Castres in 49-41 epic to reach Champions Cup quarter-finals

Northampton defeated Castres 49-41 to advance to the Champions Cup quarter-finals despite their own handling errors.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Weakened Leicester show why away sides need Champions Cup miracles

Hosts have a strong advantage in Champions Cup matches, with only two losses in 24 games since the single-leg format began.
#leinster
fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Leinster face potential home semi-final against Toulon or a trip to Murrayfield in Champions Cup

Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Leinster v Edinburgh, Champions Cup last 16: Blues men pegged back after storming start in chaotic first half

Leinster, despite being the stronger team, allowed Edinburgh to score by playing carelessly in their own half.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bernard Jackman: Despite the dramatic nature of the win, Leinster's performance was far from perfect

fromIndependent
2 weeks ago
Soccer (FIFA)

Leinster face potential home semi-final against Toulon or a trip to Murrayfield in Champions Cup

Soccer (FIFA)
fromIrish Independent
3 weeks ago

Leinster v Edinburgh, Champions Cup last 16: Blues men pegged back after storming start in chaotic first half

Leinster, despite being the stronger team, allowed Edinburgh to score by playing carelessly in their own half.
fromIndependent
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bernard Jackman: Despite the dramatic nature of the win, Leinster's performance was far from perfect

#elliot-daly
France news
fromIndependent
3 weeks ago

Former Irish rugby player Denis Coulson loses gang rape conviction appeal

Denis Coulson and two teammates were convicted of gang rape and failed to overturn a 14-year sentence.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Gladiator Jodie Ounsley looks back: There weren't many girls like me at school. I always liked bashing into people'

Jodie Ounsley is a pioneering athlete, the first deaf female rugby player for England, and a competitor on the BBC's Gladiators revival.
Women
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Joyce shocked' to receive Wales call-up for Women's Six Nations only months after giving birth

Alisha Joyce returned to rugby 123 days post-birth and was named in Wales's Women's Six Nations squad, aiming to inspire future players.
English Premier League
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

The Breakdown | Parling's TV spat with Doyle symbolises the tug of war for rugby's modern soul

Geoff Parling's reaction to a TV presenter on the pitch became a viral moment, highlighting tensions between media and sports preparation.
fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

My Money: 'My No 1 financial regret? Not buying a house in France when I was coaching Grenoble'

Bernard Jackman is a former professional rugby player and coach turned rugby pundit, public speaker and performance consultant. He played for Connacht, Leinster, and Sale Sharks.
Soccer (FIFA)
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fromIndependent
4 weeks ago

IRFU poised to poach Australia's hottest prospect as Massimo De Lutiis ponders 'life-changing' deal

Ireland is pursuing Australian rugby prospect Massimo De Lutiis, who is close to signing a significant deal.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Former rugby star Brendan Mullin freed after serving just 13 months of 36-month sentence

Brendan Mullin, a former rugby international, stole over €567,000 from Bank of Ireland and served 13 months of a three-year sentence.
Liverpool FC
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Bristol's Big Day Out turns sour as Harlequins and Isgro spoil the party

Bristol Bears lost to Harlequins, jeopardizing their playoff chances and highlighting financial struggles despite increased turnover.
#harlequins
#transfer
fromIndependent
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's match-day 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's matchday 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's match-day 23 for Europe

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Liverpool FC

Ruaidhri O'Connor: Rieko Ioane must produce much more to live up to his billing and get into Leinster's matchday 23 for Europe

fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Champions Bath blow away Saracens in nine-try rout to reclaim top spot

Champions Bath left no doubt about their appetite for another title as they swept Saracens aside 62-15 at the Rec to regain top spot.
English Premier League
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Pat Spillane: Kicking kings Kerry still ahead of rivals and there's a reason why they'll fancy another NFL title

Teams must adapt and play according to the conditions to succeed this year.
UK news
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Leinster rugby player Alan Spicer (21) appears in court over alleged assault on woman at Copper Face Jacks nightclub

A 21-year-old Leinster rugby player appeared in Dublin District Court charged with assault causing harm at a nightclub.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Finn Russell says Six Nations glory with Scotland would be peak of his career

Scotland's rugby team has a chance to win the Guinness Six Nations for the first time, with Finn Russell leading the effort in a final match against Ireland on Super Saturday.
Women
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

Kildunne to miss game after getting stuck in Dubai

England rugby players Ellie Kildunne and Sadia Kabeya are stranded in Dubai due to Middle East conflict escalation and will miss this weekend's Premiership Women's Rugby matches.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
1 month ago

USA Rugby announced a new "open" category for trans women. Advocates say it's a "dark milestone." - LGBTQ Nation

USA Rugby created an open category for trans athletes after a presidential executive order required the organization to exclude trans women from women's sports competition.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I missed the Grand Slam but I was really fortunate' - Shane Horgan on his Ireland career and an iconic Twickenham try

Former winger is based in London with his young family these days, but his ties to the game remain tightly bound
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Saracens hookers Hadfield and Clarke sign new deals

Image source, Getty Images Saracens hookers James Hadfield and Eoghan Clarke have become the latest players to extend their contracts with the Prem club. Flankers Nathan Michelow and Max Eke signed new deals on Wednesday, with props Phil Brantingham and Vilikesa Nairau putting pen to paper on Thursday. Hadfield, 28, has made 31 appearances for the club, scoring 13 tries, since first signing with them in 2023.
Soccer (FIFA)
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Ireland survive serious scare as Jack Crowley's introduction helps them over the line against Italy

Ireland beat Italy 20-13 in Dublin, showing improved intent against a strong Italian side but suffering from inaccuracy and a scrappy performance.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'Going to go hit a few putts on the putting green with Josh van der Flier is pretty crazy'

Bryn Ward was talking to his mother Wendy the other day when he suddenly remembered that his goal at the start of the season was to play five games for Ulster. Having only just turned 21, and still part of his home province's academy, it was a realistic target to set, only he managed to surpass it halfway through a season that has seen Ward play nine games for Ulster, and earn his first full call-up to the Ireland squad.
UK news
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Six Nations jury: Is it time for a radical shake-up, should Andy Farrell back Sam Prendergast, can anyone stop France?

I'd like to say skills, but that has to be a wider project at provincial level where the standard of handling has dropped to an alarming level.
Soccer (FIFA)
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Donncha O'Callaghan: 'I remember pushing 40 - which was the age my dad passed away - nearly paranoid, because it could all be gone so quick'

The Cork broadcaster on why his mother got him into rugby, Ireland's World Cup chances, not being a drinker and why Katie Taylor needs to fight in Croke Park Donncha O'Callaghan is a podcaster, television personality and former rugby union player from Bishopstown, Co Cork. He is a coach on Ireland's Fittest Family, and hosts The Offload podcast with Tommy Bowe.
Television
#andy-farrell
fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bernard Jackman: What Ireland have had to face in the build up to this year's Six Nations is another level of adversity

fromIndependent
2 months ago
Miscellaneous

Bernard Jackman: What Ireland have had to face in the build up to this year's Six Nations is another level of adversity

Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I was never in hiding' - Ex-Leinster rugby star found in rural Australia despite warrant for his arrest

Rocky Elsom, sentenced to five years in France, is living quietly in a small rural Australian town despite an outstanding European Arrest Warrant.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Scotland boss Gregor Townsend recalls Jonny Gray and Dave Cherry for Six Nations

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fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

It felt amazing to be on the start line again': the rugby pro who became paralysed and is aiming for the Paralympic Games

A car crash left a former professional rugby player paralysed from the chest down, necessitating tracheostomy, extensive rehabilitation, identity adjustment, and relearning basic daily tasks.
fromBuzzFeed
3 months ago

Ilona Maher Reacted To Someone Saying Her Lower Stomach Made Her Look "Pregnant"

A guy recently commented on a picture of me and said, 'You look pregnant in that dress.' And he deleted this comment because I had a great comeback, but I wanted to do it again for you all.
Women
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Cian Tracey: Munster are the kings of making life difficult for themselves but away day blues won't keep fans away

Munster fans walked with players to Toulon's Stade Felix Mayol as the city orbits its rugby club, which nearly lost for the first time.
Philosophy
fromAeon
3 months ago

The patient labour of building ties in a city far from home | Aeon Videos

A Jamaican immigrant in Munich finds belonging through an LGBTQ+-inclusive rugby team while confronting persistent loneliness and the patient labour of building new roots.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Second-half blitz sees rampant Ulster hammer Munster in New Year freeze

Ulster opened the New Year with appropriate cheer, seeing off Munster at a bitterly cold Affidea Stadium to rack up a second successive interprovincial victory which saw them hit second in the URC table.
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Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Tom Jenkins's best sport photographs of 2025

Curated event photographs highlight unpublished and published images selected for news value, aesthetics, and storytelling from major sporting events this year.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

The Hugo Keenan interview: 'A wave of emotion' celebrating with family and friends after historic Lions try

Leinster and Ireland full-back relieves the tense build-up that led to the elation of him scoring one of the most famous tries ever by an Irish player on last summer's Lions tour in Australia It's a dark, gloomy afternoon in Dublin, and as the rain pounds and the wind howls, we are nestled in the back of a cafe, safe from the elements, away from the madness of the Christmas rush outside.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Harry Byrne kicks Leinster to Champions Cup victory at Leicester

Harry Byrne's goal-kicking proved the difference as error-strewn Leinster held off a determined Leicester to claim a 23-15 Investec Champions Cup victory at Mattioli Woods Welford Road. Each team scored two tries but three penalties and a conversion from Byrne were decisive as the bottom side Leicester's European campaign continued to falter and they remain pointless after their opening two fixtures.
Miscellaneous
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fromIndependent
4 months ago

Martin Breheny: GAA coaches could learn a lot from how Andy Farrell goes about his business

Irish rugby coach prioritizes instinct and simple judgment over exclusive reliance on statistics in elite sport.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Five years on: rugby's brain damaged players wait and wait for the help they need

The Royal Courts of Justice are a warren. They were built piecemeal over 125 years of intermittent construction, wings were added, blocks were expanded and then joined by a web of twisting staircases and long corridors. You navigate your way to whichever corner of it you have business in by checking the tiny print on the long daily case lists that are posted in the lobby early each morning, when the building always seems to be full of people hurrying in the other direction.
Public health
fromThe Local France
4 months ago

French rugby great Blanco eyes bid for Biarritz mayorship

For the last 10-or-so years, I've seen Biarritz fracture. The pact of confidence between the people of Biarritz and their town hall is broken,
France news
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Wales v South Africa: Autumn Nations Series rugby union live

South Africa's vast experience advantage and Erasmus's 7-1 bench selection create a significant mismatch that could overwhelm an inexperienced Wales side.
fromIndependent
4 months ago

Rugby's rebel R360 league delayed until 2028 to 'strengthen credibility' after union's show of strength

The launch of rugby's rebel R360 has been delayed until 2028 at the earliest after organisers admitted defeat in the first round of their battle to get the competition off the ground next year. In a statement issued this morning, Mike Tindall and his group admitted that there is a credibility problem for R360 which has dominated discussions behind the scenes at executive level all year.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Jamie George admits he was brains behind England's provocative response to haka

Jamie George designed England's haka response placing himself opposite youngest Henry Pollock in a V/C-shaped formation inspired by 2019 to provoke the All Blacks.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

We're ready for the All Blacks': Maro Itoje builds belief in improved England

England believe they now have the confidence, clarity, and depth to beat New Zealand and extend their winning run to ten games.
France news
fromIndependent
5 months ago

Danny Ruddock: World Cups can't be the be-all and end-all for Irish Test rugby

Rugby should be valued beyond brief, cyclical tournament hype and not reduced to six-week windows every four years.
Miscellaneous
fromIndependent
5 months ago

'I felt under pressure' - Tadhg Beirne reflects on whirlwind Lions tour after Rugby Writers of Ireland player of the year

Tadhg Beirne overcame early selection doubts to become the Lions' player of the series, validating Andy Farrell's longstanding trust and importance.
Travel
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I'm an American who's lived in Cardiff for 20 years. The wonderful city should be on more travelers' radars.

Cardiff is a compact, affordable, vibrant, and welcoming capital with historic castle, rugby culture, parks, and friendly locals.
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