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Last year
2025
ups and downs
Dramatic finale in Durban was typical of turbulent Munster season
Progress in the Champions Cup was not matched in the URC.
POC's Party
Casey emerges as Irish leader in a refreshed summer squad
Even with 11 uncapped players included, there are some unlucky to be left out.
coup
Lancaster is the biggest appointment Connacht have ever made
The 55-year-old returns to Ireland after an unsuccessful spell in France with Racing 92.
classic
'I never dreamt of being a Lion because that's where the legends lived'
Shane Byrne is heading Down Under this summer to captain the British and Irish Legends.
coup
Wrecking ball Angus Bell a major ball-carrying boost for Ulster
The 24-year-old Wallabies prop has come through serious injury concerns in recent times.
On The 42saints
Northampton's likely lads could become stars of the Lions tour
The English club’s impressive project has brought them to the brink of a Champions Cup title.
Irish Abroad
'I'm very proud of my time in Leinster but I needed something different'
Ross Molony is thriving in his first season with Johann van Graan’s Bath.
Sacrifice
This is a sad end to the Ireland sevens' exciting, emotional journey
The IRFU’s decision has been met with anger and frustration.
succession planning
How will Munster deal with the exits of POM, Murray, and Archer?
Their experience is impossible to replace but the southern province must move on next season.
versatile
Who is new Connacht signing Sam Gilbert?
The 26-year-old can play at fullback, wing, centre, and out-half.
ligind
A beautiful moment for O'Mahony as Munster muscle past Ulster
The retiring Munster legend landed the killer blow at Thomond Park after a thrilling first half.
Combinations
Battle for Lions 10 shirt will be fun as Irish options overlooked
The make-up of the back five of the pack will be intriguing, with scope for 6/2 benches in Australia.
Lions Lions Lions
An excruciating, exciting day in London takes Lions fever up a notch
The build-up was interminable but there were reminders of the pride and fun involved in Lions tours.
touring party
15 Irish players included in Farrell's 38-man Lions squad
Maro Itoje will captain the tourists after Caelan Doris was cruelly ruled out with injury.
Test Caps
Furlong, Itoje, and the other possible multi-tour Lions
Alun Wyn Jones’ record of 12 Test caps over four tours is remarkable.
Irish Abroad
Carbery and McNamara play their part in Bordeaux's rise
Ross Molony, Niall Annett, and Quinn Roux are hoping to win the Challenge Cup with Bath.
decisions
What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.
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