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Mack Hansen urges caution when the Lions take on Western Force

Mack Hansen urges caution when the Lions take on Western Force

Fri, 27 Jun, 2025

The 27-year-old, who was born and raised in Canberra, was in the crowd when the British and Irish Lions were beaten by the Brumbies.
Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell

Henry Pollock tipped to fly high on the biggest stage by Lions boss Andy Farrell

Thu, 26 Jun, 2025

The swaggering Northampton back row is the squad’s youngest player.
Ireland quartet set to be fit to face Italy in Six Nations

Ireland quartet set to be fit to face Italy in Six Nations

Tue, 11 Mar, 2025

Hansen sat out Saturday’s 42-27 loss to title rivals France because of a quad strain.
Caelan Doris shows ‘positive strides’ in his race for fitness

Caelan Doris shows ‘positive strides’ in his race for fitness

Mon, 03 Mar, 2025

The Leinster back-rower missed his country’s win away to Wales because of a knee issue.
Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

Fin Smith stakes claim as France hit back – what we learned from Six Nations

Sun, 23 Feb, 2025

France delivered an 11-try rout of Italy.
Simon Easterby says his Ireland players will need to be better against Scotland

Simon Easterby says his Ireland players will need to be better against Scotland

Sat, 08 Feb, 2025

The interim boss has targeted an improved performance after the narrow defeat of England.
Ireland pair Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen set to be fit for Scotland clash

Ireland pair Finlay Bealham and Mack Hansen set to be fit for Scotland clash

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

Simon Easterby’s Ireland are due at Murrayfield on Sunday afternoon.
Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win

Steve Borthwick hints at England’s inexperience as Ireland claim bonus-point win

Sun, 02 Feb, 2025

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Bundee Aki, Tadhg Beirne and Dan Sheehan secured a comeback success in Dublin.
Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Six Nations should remain on free-to-air TV, says England captain Maro Itoje

Fri, 31 Jan, 2025

Itoje says ‘rugby needs more eyes on it, not less’.
Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Caelan Doris says Ireland must keep improving to retain Six Nations title

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Ireland begin their championship title defence at home to England on Saturday, February 1st
Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

Ilona Maher ‘loves being a superstar’ as Bristol signing looks to grow the game

Mon, 06 Jan, 2025

The Bristol Bears signing generated a record crowd for her Premiership debut.
Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

Ireland produce late comeback to end autumn campaign with win over Australia

Sat, 30 Nov, 2024

Gus McCarthy’s try helped the hosts narrowly come out on top against former head coach Joe Schmidt.
Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

Andy Farrell wants Ireland to be at their best against Australia

Sun, 24 Nov, 2024

The Englishman will lead next year’s Lions tour Down Under.
New Zealand end Ireland’s winning run in Dublin

New Zealand end Ireland’s winning run in Dublin

Fri, 08 Nov, 2024

Will Jordan’s try clinched a 23-13 victory for the All Blacks.
Andrew Porter using ‘hurt’ of recent seasons as Leinster chase Champions Cup win

Andrew Porter using ‘hurt’ of recent seasons as Leinster chase Champions Cup win

Wed, 01 May, 2024

Leo Cullen’s men have lost the last two Champions Cup finals in agonising fashion.
England overwhelm Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track

England overwhelm Ireland to keep Six Nations title hopes firmly on track

Sat, 20 Apr, 2024

The Red Roses amassed 14 tries in front of 48,778 fans at Twickenham.
Louis Rees-Zammit aware of risks as he aims to make Kansas City Chiefs roster

Louis Rees-Zammit aware of risks as he aims to make Kansas City Chiefs roster

Wed, 10 Apr, 2024

The former Wales rugby union international has signed a deal with the back-to-back Super Bowl champions
Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield

Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield

Sat, 06 Apr, 2024

The round-of-16 tie was due to be played at the Hive Stadium in the city.
Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Italy miss late kick to beat France and have to settle for a draw in Lille

Sun, 25 Feb, 2024

Les Bleus had won 45 of their previous 48 matches against the Azzurri.
Jamie George takes inspiration from his late mother for Scotland clash

Jamie George takes inspiration from his late mother for Scotland clash

Fri, 23 Feb, 2024

George expects his mother, who died of cancer last week, will be ‘looking down telling everyone her son is England captain’.
Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy

Andy Farrell hoping Ireland can fire up crowd in Dublin homecoming against Italy

Sat, 10 Feb, 2024

Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium for the first time since the Rugby World Cup.
Andy Farrell excited to see Caelan Doris lead Ireland in Italy Six Nations clash

Andy Farrell excited to see Caelan Doris lead Ireland in Italy Six Nations clash

Fri, 09 Feb, 2024

The 25-year-old made his international debut in the first match of the Andy Farrell era.
Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France

Andy Farrell says Ireland ‘got exactly what we deserved’ with win in France

Sat, 03 Feb, 2024

Ireland’s bonus-point success was their largest winning margin away to France.
Abuse of officials and players at Rugby World Cup sparks legal action

Abuse of officials and players at Rugby World Cup sparks legal action

Wed, 31 Jan, 2024

World Cup final referee Wayne Barnes received death threats during the tournament in France.
England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

England to improve mental health support after Owen Farrell takes Test break

Thu, 21 Dec, 2023

Farrell made the shock decision weeks after leading England to a third-place finish at the World Cup, during which he was regularly booed by fans.
Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial

Exeter’s Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial

Wed, 29 Nov, 2023

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has supported the move following a successful implementation in the grassroots game.

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