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January 2026

Training Camp

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal

31 Jan

3.7k

game wrecker

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

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Reports from Quinta do Lago

31 Jan

6.4k

Family Pride

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'

30 Jan

6.7k

Penalty Count

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations

30 Jan

2.1k

suspended

Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support

The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.

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Reports from Quinta do Lago

29 Jan

4.8k

Rehab

Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately

29 Jan

4.7k

Banned

'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations

29 Jan

5.5k

Allez les Bleus

A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland

Fabien Galthié’s final 28-man squad for the clash in Paris gives more than a few hints.

Murray Kinsella

29 Jan

5.3k

when it rains it pours

Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.

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Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

10.9k

Verdict

Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games

The 35-year-old centre was dropped from Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad today.

28 Jan

12.1k

Setback

Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue

The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

28 Jan

25.9k

Power

'Very proud' - Connacht's Jansen hoping Ireland call will come

26 Jan

6.4k

Comeback

'A doctor said, 'What team would want a blind player?' That stuck with me'

Skerries RFC man Mark Mulcahy has a remarkable story of resilience.

Murray Kinsella

25 Jan

5.5k

On a Roll

Leinster happy to keep winning after 'a bit of flak' this season

25 Jan

2.0k

Disappointment

'It was a privilege but it's absolutely gut-wrenching not to win'

24 Jan

5.6k

No Luck

'It looks like he'll be out for a while' - Boyle a major Six Nations doubt

24 Jan

6.4k

cracker

Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle

The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.

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Reports from Dexcom Stadium

24 Jan

6.5k

lock

Roscommon man Murray going places with Connacht and Ireland

The 24-year-old starts against Leinster today and will link up with Andy Farrell’s squad next week.

24 Jan

4.4k

West's awake

'The people of the West of Ireland are incredibly defiant'

23 Jan

1.9k

different times

'We’ve never had 12,500 people here... It's a little bit surreal'

22 Jan

2.7k

Changes

Exciting Edogbo, Byrne is back, and injuries open Ireland's door

Andy Farrell has made a few selection decisions, while injuries have forced his hand elsewhere.

Murray Kinsella

22 Jan

3.1k

uncapped

Edogbo and Doak included in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Andy Farrell has handed recalls to a number of players who haven’t featured recently.

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21 Jan

12.2k

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Next Level

Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium

The completed Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday against Leinster.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

9.2k

return of the mack

'It'll be a struggle' - Hansen unlikely to play again this season

21 Jan

2.7k

control

Munster's inability to hold momentum costs them against Castres

Clayton McMillan’s side twice got into the lead but quickly gave it up.

Murray Kinsella

19 Jan

2.3k

Rolling On

Leinster tee themselves up for another shot at the Champions Cup

19 Jan

2.7k

Timely

Boyle impresses for Leinster as Six Nations shot with Ireland looms

19 Jan

2.2k

Number 10s

Prendergast and Byrne help Leinster home as Crowley suffers with Munster

Andy Farrell has another big call to make for Ireland’s trip to Paris in the Six Nations.

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Reports from Bayonne

18 Jan

6.8k

Reaction

'Mixed feelings' for Leinster after overcoming fierce Bayonne

17 Jan

3.5k

Update

Six Nations concerns as Furlong, Henshaw, and O'Briens injured

17 Jan

5.7k

hard fought

Late flurry sees Leinster over the line after battle with Bayonne

Ireland boss Andy Farrell will be concerned about injuries for Furlong, Henshaw, and O’Brien.

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Reports from Stade Jean-Dauger

17 Jan

3.1k

La Peña Baiona

Leinster are visiting one of French rugby's treasures in Bayonne

17 Jan

2.2k

On The Road

Byrne in lead role as Leinster look to win big in Bayonne

17 Jan

1.2k

looseheads

'A lot more serious' - Paddy McCarthy to have surgery on foot injury

16 Jan

5.9k

Switch

Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster

The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

13.6k

Numbers Down

Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle

Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

2.3k

Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

13 Jan

2.6k

Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

2.8k

depth chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

4.1k

On a Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

12 Jan

2.8k