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October
October 2025
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Interview
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Boost
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Preview
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round three
Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash
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Development
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Rugby
IRFU and leading unions release joint statement against proposed R360 league
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Update
Boost for Ulster as Baloucoune and O'Sullivan return from injury
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GAA
Donegal confirm McGuinness to stay in charge for 2026
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Update
Will Ferry earns first Ireland call-up as Sammie Szmodics and Callum O'Dowda ruled out
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Update
Mack Hansen available for Connacht's URC meeting with Cardiff
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Racing
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Team news
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Champions
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September
September 2025
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Lancaster's arrival ensures Connacht head into new season with belief
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Opening Weekend
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ypoty
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Preview
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24 Sep
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wrwc2025
'Ireland will come in with huge belief, thinking everything is possible against us'
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Focus
'We know if we put 80 minutes out, we can make a semi-final'
8 Sep
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KNOCKOUTS
Ireland have much to fix if they are to trouble France in quarter-final
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Reports from Brighton
8 Sep
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Reaction
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7 Sep
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deflating
Ferocious New Zealand defence holds Ireland scoreless in Brighton
Scott Bemand’s side had no answers as the Black Ferns ran in six tries.
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Preview
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for the green and white
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Comment
Even with quarter-final place safe, Ireland are right to go strong against New Zealand
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Team news
Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again
5 Sep
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Bums on seats
Attendances up 20% for All-Ireland SFC games in 2025
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wrwc2025
Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland
2 Sep
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Room to improve
Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests
Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.
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Reports from Northampton
1 Sep
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August
August 2025
Milestone
Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'
31 Aug
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Reaction
'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test
31 Aug
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Two from two
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Reports from Franklin's Gardens
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Preview
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Team news
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Leader
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