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Rugby World Cup
13:42, 18 SEP 2025
Rugby player, 41, dies after 'head trauma' during match as club issue heartbreaking statement
Rugby World Cup
Esteben César Racca was playing for Old King Club against Jabalíes Rugby Club in their Paraguayan Rugby Union's Metropolitan Pre-Intermediate Tournament encounter when the devastating incident unfolded
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Randalstown man makes dream come true after winning Rugby World Cup qualification with Zimbabwe
Rugby World Cup
Bruce Houston, 25, has had a peripatetic early career that has taken in from Ulster to north-east France and now has the prospect of playing on the biggest rugby stage of all
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Warren Gatland set to leave Wales head coach job with immediate effect
Six Nations
Ireland's interim head coach Simon Easterby is understood to be among the contenders to replace Gatland
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Get your brilliant preview of the greatest rugby tournament on the planet - Six Nations 2025
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The Six Nations is back – and we have everything you need to know covered off in this brilliant 48-page special.
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Malachy O'Rourke and his ''Hayi, Asiba Sabi'' message shows Tyrone will not be afraid of anyone in 2025
Tyrone GAA
O'Rourke has a track record of making a big impact in his first year in charge of teams at all levels
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Top 100 rugby players in world named as former hooker questions some Irish rankings
Ireland Rugby Team
Two Ireland players have been named in the top 10 of the rankings
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Heartwarming Late Late Toy Show moment as Irish rugby legend Johnny Sexton surprises young fan
The Late Late Show
Rugby legend Johnny Sexton sent a message to young viewers while also giving a young fan a surprise
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Ireland head coach shares Jacob Stockdale theory on winger's return
Ireland Rugby Team
Jacob Stockdale has been named in the Ireland team to face Fiji on Saturday
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Ireland team to take on the All Blacks live updates as Andy Farrell names his starting 15
Rugby
Just over a year after Ireland's agonising Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to the All Blacks, the sides will clash again, this time at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin
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Belfast author known for love of Manchester United writes new book on Irish rugby
Ireland Rugby Team
John White has written over 20 books on Manchester United, and this is his third book covering rugby
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Ireland rugby hero agrees with Joe Brolly on the benefit of alcohol for sports teams
Ireland Rugby Team
While many teams at lower levels impose drink bans, Johnny Sexton believes 'the benefits far outweigh the negatives' with a few beers
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Oasis Croke Park dates provide financial windfall for GAA but concerts will spark end of split season discussion
GAA
It would double last year’s figure of €722, 589 for ‘Hire of Facilities,’ which was down a whopping €4.63 million on the 2022 figure of €5.37 million.
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Ireland's Rugby World Cup 2027 chances hit after major changes
Rugby World Cup
Ireland have never gone past the quarter-final stages of the Rugby World Cup and their chances of doing so in 2027 have been hit with the re-structure of the tournament
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Ireland rugby team announcement live updates as Andy Farrell names starting 15 for second test against South Africa
Rugby
Ireland are looking for revenge after a 27-20 loss to the reigning world champions in Pretoria last weekend
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What time is South Africa vs Ireland on today: Kick-off time, TV channel, live stream and team news
Ireland Rugby Team
Ireland face South Africa in the first game of their two-match test series on Saturday
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Ireland vs Italy LIVE score updates from Under 20 Rugby World Cup
Ireland Rugby Team
Ireland get their U20 Championship campaign under way this afternoon against the Azzurri
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Ulster Rugby's new interim CEO wants to 'lay the foundations for future success'
Ulster Rugby
The province have moved quickly to appoint a successor to Jonny Petrie
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Ex-England captain expects 'usual Ireland' following Grand Slam blow
Ireland Rugby Team
"Ireland didn’t even bounce back from the Rugby World Cup they just kept on going."
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Tadhg Furlong fights back tears before first Ireland appearance in Dublin since his father's death
Ireland Rugby Team
Saturday's match at the Aviva Stadium was the first time Furlong played for Ireland in Dublin since his father's death late last year
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Ex-England star says Jack Crowley display 'put a lot of Sexton stuff to bed'
Ireland Rugby Team
Jack Crowley starred in last week's dominant win over France in the Six Nations
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France 17-38 Ireland recap and result as Ireland win Six Nations opener
Six Nations
Andy Farrell's men scored five tries on their way to victory.
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What channel is France vs Ireland on? TV and live stream info for Six Nations opener
Six Nations
Ireland take on France at the Stade Velodrome on Friday night
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Ireland Six Nations squad winners and losers as Andy Farrell puts faith in six Ulster men
Six Nations
The Grand Slam champions open the defence of their Six Nations title away to France next month
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Ireland Six Nations squad announcement LIVE as Andy Farrell names 2024 panel
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Andy Farrell will name his Ireland squad for the 2024 Six Nations on Wednesday afternoon
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