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Sunday, december 10, 2023

15:26 - La Rochelle v Leinster, Champions Cup

13:12 - Eddie Jones to be re-appointed as Japan head coach - reports

12:58 - Ireland 7s have final in their sights after historic victory over New Zealand

09:04 - 'We weren't clinical at all' - Blunt attack a sore point for Munster

07:34 - Today feels far more important than just a pool game for Leinster

Saturday, december 9, 2023

21:42 - 'It just wasn't a good enough version of us' - Rowntree

20:44 - Bayonne strike late to steal famous draw on frustrating night for Munster

20:00 - Here are your seven nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

19:00 - Ulster's losing run continues as five-try Bath run rampant in Champions Cup opener

17:32 - Munster v Bayonne, Champions Cup

16:48 - Last-gasp Exeter stun Toulon in Champions Cup

11:40 - Connacht to sweat on Hansen injury after suffering record home Europe defeat

09:42 - Harry Byrne must seize opportunity against La Rochelle as Leinster 10 debate rumbles on

08:44 - Youthful Munster can kick-off Champions Cup campaign on a high against Bayonne

08:00 - 'We have all had to take responsibility' - Training standards key for inconsistent Ulster

07:44 - 'We know what ROG is like' - Leinster enter hostile, rugby-mad territory

Friday, december 8, 2023

23:34 - Bordeaux dish out a lesson to Connacht on sobering night in Galway

23:34 - Connacht fall flat on desperately disappointing night in Galway

18:26 - Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

17:56 - Harry Byrne and Will Connors' big chances, and why Ulster should be beating Bath

17:42 - Ireland to play two Tests against South Africa in 2024 Summer Tour

17:42 - What are the big talking points ahead of the start of the Champions Cup?

16:14 - Furlong, Conan, and Lowe ruled out as Connors gets big chance

14:30 - Academy winger McCarthy starts on Champions Cup debut as Munster ring the changes

13:46 - Harry Byrne at 10 and Will Connors starts as Leinster name side for La Rochelle test

13:32 - Iain Henderson returns to lead Ulster against Bath

08:08 - 'There's a lot I feel I haven't accomplished both with Leinster and Ireland'

07:40 - Connacht seek big performance to keep Bordeaux's French stars quiet

Thursday, december 7, 2023

21:04 - 'I left nearly 10 years ago and this is the first time I get to lock horns with Ulster'

19:36 - Top tip? Dark horse? - The teams that could shine in this year's Champions Cup

13:28 - Aki returns for Connacht in Champions Cup clash against full-strength Bordeaux

12:30 - British and Irish Lions to visit Dublin in 2025 for historic first fixture in Ireland

12:00 - All Black Beauden Barrett looking to 'mentally refresh' in Japan

10:18 - 'You appreciate you're a person first, not a rugby player first' - Ryan Baird

Wednesday, december 6, 2023

22:12 - 'An Irish team that's not as familiar - that's the beauty of the Champions Cup'

21:44 - Six players who could be the breakout stars of the Champions Cup

20:00 - O'Gara handed one-match ban for La Rochelle's Champions Cup opener with Leinster

19:02 - Evan Ferguson on six-strong shortlist for RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year

12:54 - Connacht and Leinster rugby among biggest beneficiaries in new top-up to infrastructure grants

07:16 - 'I didn't want to lose that cutting edge. That's why this job was a perfect fit'

Tuesday, december 5, 2023

22:50 - Connacht scrum-half Reilly set to miss 12 weeks following ankle surgery

18:40 - Boost for Munster as O'Mahony nears return

17:12 - Ulster's Addison undergoes concussion protocols ahead of Champions Cup opener

15:44 - Blow for Leinster as Ross Byrne ruled out until 2024 with arm injury

14:30 - Munster trio sign two-year contract extensions

00:00 - World Cup final TMO steps away from Test rugby over 'torrent of online abuse'

Monday, december 4, 2023

22:18 - Fiji international Api Ratuniyarawa faces jail after admitting to sexual offences

21:04 - 'Beating Leinster in the final twice in a row... Until recently, that was a utopia'

18:08 - 'I think he has and he has the ability to play six at a very high level'

17:54 - Jean Kleyn out until the new year while Peter O'Mahony will miss Bayonne clash

15:26 - Connacht receive Bundee Aki boost

09:18 - Beauden Barrett commits to another All Blacks World Cup cycle

08:20 - 'I hope we'll make a really big statement on Friday night'

07:36 - 'It's as good as it gets' - Leinster raring for latest crack at La Rochelle

07:06 - 'There's some real competition for places. I'll pick the team as late as possible'

Sunday, december 3, 2023

14:52 - Both Ireland sides stopped in quarter-finals at Dubai Sevens

08:44 - Ireland's back three key but Farrell would love more competition

07:16 - EPCR aim to restore reworked Champions Cup to its former glory

Saturday, december 2, 2023

23:50 - 'I thought we deserved it this evening' - Connacht boss Wilkins

22:50 - Frawley's late try breaks Connacht hearts as Leinster win in Galway

20:38 - Ulster sink to third defeat of URC season as Edinburgh claim deserved win

08:38 - Aki on top as young guns aim to break established order

07:53 - 'I need to take my career to the next stage and I feel really comfortable with that'

07:24 - 'It's tainted for me with those maul tries' : Rowntree demands more from Munster

Friday, december 1, 2023

23:00 - Six-try Munster leap up to third after bonus-point win over URC leaders Glasgow

22:02 - Gavin Henson among 200 retired rugby players named in concussion lawsuit

20:45 - France lock Taofifenua available for Six Nations after reversing international retirement

16:10 - Frawley back to 15, Connacht rotate, Munster march to Cork

14:42 - Dublin, Cork and Belfast to host Ireland women's Six Nations games in 2024

13:28 - Mack Hansen makes first appearance of season while Cian Healy is named on Leinster bench

12:30 - Farrell's mental health decision 'a watershed moment' - Gatland

11:30 - Ulster rocked by injury woes ahead of Edinburgh contest

08:04 - 'Social media now is probably borderline out of control' - Irish referee Andrew Brace

07:06 - Ireland's 2022 World Rugby Men's Sevens Player of the Year delighted to back

Thursday, november 30, 2023

22:42 - Shameful and not right - Saracens boss condemns Owen Farrell treatment

22:12 - Sexton succession and how Irish rugby's 10 stocks shape up

13:54 - Stade Francais discipline players, coaches after reported night out

13:24 - The Munster rugby legend who will be cheering on Clonlara this weekend

13:24 - Nankivell returns for Munster with Jager set to debut against Glasgow

11:55 - Munster to face Harlequins in London friendly during Six Nations

Wednesday, november 29, 2023

22:16 - JGP the main man as younger Irish scrum-halves look to kick on

16:54 - Owen Farrell to miss Six Nations to "prioritise" well-being

15:26 - 'It was precious from him. Good on the referee for giving him a bit of lip back'

13:58 - Exeter's Rob Baxter urges football law-makers to be careful over sin-bins trial

09:48 - O'Gara to face disciplinary hearing days before Leinster clash

07:34 - 'I feel like I've proved a lot of people wrong in the last 18 months' - McCloskey

Tuesday, november 28, 2023

21:58 - Former Ireland internationals Duffy and Miller join Connacht coaching team for Women's Interpros

21:42 - Red cards part of the process as AIL gets to grips with new tackle height

20:00 - 'He has got unfinished business with us' : Snyman expected back in March for Munster

18:32 - Top-end prospects mean Irish back row depth is in good order

14:08 - Connacht set to welcome back Hansen for Leinster clash

13:10 - Shoulder injury not expected to keep Peter O'Mahony out long-term

Monday, november 27, 2023

22:24 - Crop of exciting young Irish locks can add to Farrell's frontline trio

20:12 - Nienaber 'hits the ground running' on first day at Leinster

18:14 - RG Snyman to leave Munster but Jean Kleyn signs new deal

17:30 - IRFU open to B&I League chat as end of Nucifora era looms

15:04 - Ross Byrne ruled out of Leinster's trip to Connacht with arm injury

14:48 - Leinster's season just got a hell of a lot more interesting

14:34 - 'Crowley was excellent and for me, he's the man to replace Johnny'

07:42 - 'The first week was brutally tough' - Conan happy to finally move on from World Cup pain

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