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November 2025
Henshaw: Springboks clash 'a proper test to see where we're at'
McCloskey to miss Springboks clash, Van der Flier and Ringrose available
World Rugby confirms details of new Nations Championship
Hansen adds life to Ireland's attack but a more thorough test awaits
Baird and Hansen stand out as Ireland prove too strong for Wallabies
'I wouldn’t say there’s anything major to fix' - Baird defends Ireland's lineout
'It's not going to work if all of us are trying to be like Johnny, because we're not Johnny'
'The World Cup was just the beginning of what's to come for women's rugby'
Ireland need sharper edge in attack to end November on a high
Beirne feels he has even more to offer after season 'full of ups and downs'
'The great thing Ireland do is produce teams that stay in the fight'
Familiar problems leave Ireland struggling to ignite before late flourish
A strong final quarter put some gloss on the performance following a sloppy start.
'It's a nice feeling, being able to help people away from rugby'
Ireland A coaches aim to 'stretch and push players out of comfort zone'
Casey: 'I'm very ambitious. I want to get to the highest level'
Ireland go 'back to the drawing board' as they target improvement for Japan
Galway to host Kilkenny in 2026 Leinster SHC opening round
McCloskey a rare positive of a sloppy showing in Chicago
Baird gets another shot to make statement in Ireland 6 jersey
October
October 2025
Ireland U20s to face South Africa in Cork
Wessels has ban reduced by one week after appeal hearing
'Chicago added a bit of spice' - Remembering the All Blacks' fiery 2016 win in Dublin
'We're miles away from playing our best rugby. We could be some hell of a team'
'Coming away to Thomond Park, you learn a lot about character and spirit'
'One thing that wasn’t missing was effort' - McMillan pleased as Munster find a way
Munster come out on top of tight tussle with Connacht
Clayton McMillan’s team made it five wins from five in the URC.
'As soon as my agent told me Munster were in for me, it was a no-brainer'
Munster keen to make another statement as Connacht come to Thomond
'I'm not sure what else he could have done' - McMillan backs Crowley for Ireland 10 shirt
Former Munster man Jason Holland to leave All Blacks role later this year
'Missing out on big games has been a massive motivating factor'
Munster putting tools in place to add more layers to their attack
'He thoroughly deserves it' - Munster delighted to see Farrell get Ireland call
'It’s on me' - Derry's Jude McAtamney misses crucial kicks in NY Giants defeat
Ireland frustration helps fuel Munster's statement showing in Croke Park
Only four Munster players made Andy Farrell’s November squad, which was selected before Saturday’s interpro in Croke Park.
'The line in the sand has been drawn now, we've got to keep fighting to be at that level'
Leinster 14 Munster 31, URC
Relive all the action as it happened at Croke Park.
Munster seek to keep the fire alive in Leinster rivalry
'They're going to be gunning for us' - Gibson-Park relishing Croke Park clash with Munster
The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season