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James Lowe's wife reacts to rugby star's emotional Leinster departure
Rugby Union
James Lowe will leave Leinster at the end of the season after a record-breaking time at the province
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Jared Payne appointed new Munster attack coach
Munster Rugby
Payne comes after the departure of Mike Prendergast.
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Ireland star James Lowe announces departure with emotional farewell
James Lowe
It's believed, Lowe wasn't pleased with how the negotiations went regarding the possible renewal of his contract
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Andy Farell extends Ireland contract and with clearance for Lions 2029 tour to New Zealand
Ireland rugby union team
The coach will have two attempts to break Irish rugby's most infamous glass ceiling, the rugby world cup quarter-final
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I joked to Liam Brady, ‘I’ve made you lads famous with that photo'
Arsenal FC
Johnny Murphy on his time with Arsenal and Leinster, that iconic snap, and a lifetime taking care of the dead
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Concussion management 'too important' to be left with individual sports bodies
Olympic Council of Ireland
Experts have identified that a sizable proportion of retired athletes from 'certain sports' showing persistent disruption of cognitive abilities
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Surprise venue announced for Japan vs Ireland test in July - 8,000km from Tokyo
Ireland rugby union team
Andy Farrell's Ireland play games against New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, Japan and Fiji and are ranked in a conference table with the other five Six Nations teams who play against the same opposition
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Cyber experts probing racist abuse of Ireland rugby star have exposed trolls before
Ireland rugby union team
Data company Signify has been hired by the IRFU to track down those who racially abused Edwin Edogbo
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IRFU investigating 'cowardly' racist abuse directed at Ireland star Edwin Edogbo
Ireland rugby union team
The Munster man was subjected to vile racist abuse online after making his Ireland debut against Italy in the Six Nations
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Ireland star dropped from Six Nations squad over 'misconduct complaint'
Bundee Aki
Bundee Aki has been left out of the pre-tournament training camp in Portugal and has been replaced by Ulster’s uncapped centre Jude Postlethwaite
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English and French plan to de-value Champions Cup is working - and Ireland will pay dearly
European Champions Cup
The England and French voices, together capable of controlling EPCR, came up with a European Cup redesign that suits themselves, effectively sabotaging the competition until April; almost everything that happens before April is mneh - writes One F in Foley
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IRFU announce important AIL Restructure for the 2026/2027 season
IRFU
Initiative aimed at supporting clubs and players to kick in for 2026/27 Season - promotion Playoffs to continue
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The punch that shook Irish Rugby – victim finally breaks silence
Ireland rugby union team
Inside the incident that left a young rugby star out cold and shocked teammates.
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Jack Conan ready, if needed, to take the iconic 'Axel 8' role for Ireland against All Blacks
Ireland rugby union team
No word yet on skipper Caelan Doris's comeback from injury but time fast becoming the enemy
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Ireland player raves over new Ireland jersey for clash with All Blacks in Chicago
Ireland rugby union team
Ireland fans set for 'classic' shirt to mark the Soldier Field rematch on November 1
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What time and TV channel is the Sharks v Ulster Rugby on in the URC today?
URC
Richie Murphy's team have made a very encouraging unbeaten start to the new season but will be severely tested on their two-game South Africa trip
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Jamison Gibson-Park makes admission after Lions tour ahead of Leinster comeback
Jamison Gibson-Park
The Ireland scrum-half spoke about taking an extended break on the back of a hectic summer down under.
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Prodigal returns a better player as Harry Byrne seeks to seize Leinster chance
Ireland rugby union team
With his brother Ross now plying his trade with Gloucester, the 27-year-old moves up the Leinster pecking order and learned valuable lessons on and off the pitch in Bristol
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Ulster skipper hails beefy pack display against Bulls as the province earns statement victory
URC
Things are looking up for hard-pressed Ulster fans after Belfast triumph makes it two from two at the start of the new URC season for Richie Murphy's side
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Ireland rugby ticket prices slammed ahead of Autumn Internationals at Aviva Stadium
Ireland rugby union team
Andy Farrell's side face Japan, Australia and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium next month following a clash with the All Blacks in Chicago
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'We'll see' - Stuart Lancaster on returning to the Test arena after Connacht job
Ireland rugby union team
The former England head coach and Leinster senior coach was close to getting the Australia post earlier this year and, along with Ronan O'Gara, Jacques Nienaber and others, could come into the Ireland picture in two years time if Andy Farrell steps away
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Jacques Nienaber tasked with tightening defensive nuts and bolts at Leinster
Rugby Union
Cullen: “Last season, we played 28 games, win 25 and lose three. Obviously we remember the one specifically," - There is Only One F in Foley
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Ireland's brave Rugby World Cup show may not be enough to stave off budget slash
Ireland rugby union team
Don't be surprised to see Linda Djougang or Niamh O'Dowd on the Team of the 2025 Tournament
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Controversial Rugby World Cup Quarter-final exit for Ireland amid 'biting' allegations
Ireland rugby union team
What appears as a straight red card offence is picked up by TV cameras - but why it wasn't relayed by TMO to ref for a check remains a mystery
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