3 h. ago Former Irish Rugby & Love Island Star Greg O’Shea Ties the Knot in Dublin Ceremony

Former Irish Rugby & Love Island Star Greg O’Shea Ties the Knot in Dublin Ceremony  98FM

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45 h. ago Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neurone disease diagnosis

James Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soon

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45 h. ago Support for Lewis Moody from Irish rugby figures following motor neuron disease diagnosis

James Lowe said he was saddened by the news and hoped a cure for MND could be found soon

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5 d. ago URC Round 2 Betting Preview: Handicap Moves and Market Reaction

URC Round 2 Betting Preview: Dragons, Leinster and Zebre Backed as Market Shifts Date: October 3–5, 2025 The BKT United Rugby Championship returns this weekend with Round 2, and bookmakers have already reacted to last week’s results and confirmed team news. Several teams have been strongly backed in the handicap market, while others have drifted. […] The post URC Round 2 Betting Preview: Handicap Moves and Market Reaction appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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5 d. ago Connacht Rugby Starting Team as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium

Connacht Name Strong XV as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium – URC Round 2 Preview Saturday, 4 October – Kick-off 1.45pm, live on Premier Sports 2 & URC.tv Connacht Rugby head coach Stuart Lancaster has made nine changes to his side for Saturday’s BKT United Rugby Championship Round 2 clash against Scarlets at Dexcom Stadium. Irish […] The post Connacht Rugby Starting Team as Scarlets Visit Dexcom Stadium appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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7 d. ago Browne Appointed Head Coach As Ireland Men’s U20s Coaching Team Confirmed

Browne Appointed Head Coach As Ireland Men’s U20s Coaching Team Confirmed  Irish Rugby

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7 d. ago Vodacom Bulls v Leinster URC Preview: Cullen Demands Response in Pretoria

Vodacom Bulls v Leinster URC Preview: Cullen Demands Response in Pretoria URC Round 2 – Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria Saturday 4 October, KO 17:30 (IRE/UK) Live on Premier Sports 1, SuperSport, URC.tv 📊 Form & Context Leinster head into Round 2 on the back of one of their heaviest ever URC defeats, a 35–0 loss to […] The post Vodacom Bulls v Leinster URC Preview: Cullen Demands Response in Pretoria appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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7 d. ago Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw: What the New Format Means for Ireland

Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw: What the New Format Means for Ireland 🇮🇪 The countdown to the Men’s Rugby World Cup 2027 has begun, and World Rugby has unveiled a revamped structure for what will be the biggest tournament in the sport’s history. With 24 nations taking part, including Andy Farrell’s Ireland, this will be […] The post Rugby World Cup 2027 Draw: What the New Format Means for Ireland appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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8 d. ago Connacht v Scarlets URC Preview: Stats, Betting and Video interviews

Connacht v Scarlets URC Preview: Stats, Betting and Video interviews. URC Round 2 – Dexcom Stadium, Galway Saturday 4 October, KO 13:45 (IRE/UK) Live on TG4, Premier Sports, URC.tv 📊 Form & Context Connacht Rugby are chasing their first run of three consecutive BKT United Rugby Championship victories since March 2024, after edging Benetton 26–15 […] The post Connacht v Scarlets URC Preview: Stats, Betting and Video interviews appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Only FOUR retain starting positions – Lancaster Shakes Up Connacht XV for URC Opener!

Connacht v Benetton Preview: Lancaster Era Begins with Bold Selection as URC 2025/26 Kicks Off Dexcom Stadium, Galway – Saturday 19:45 (IRE & UK) | 20:45 (ITA & SA) Referee: Chris Allison (SARU, 4th league game) Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, FloRugby & URC.tv Connacht Rugby kick off the Stuart Lancaster era on Saturday […] The post Only FOUR retain starting positions – Lancaster Shakes Up Connacht XV for URC Opener! appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Connacht Rugby Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad

Connacht Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad Connacht Rugby have been tipped to make a major impact in the BKT URC this season under new boss Stuart Lancaster – and if they do, it will be proof of just how transformative a top-class coach can be, given that their squad […] The post Connacht Rugby Tipped to Make Big Waves Under Lancaster – Despite Weaker Squad appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Stormers v Leinster Starting XVs Revealed – Friday Night URC Blockbuster Live on TG4

🔥 Stormers v Leinster Starting XVs Revealed – Friday Night URC Blockbuster Live on TG4 DHL Stadium, Cape Town – Friday 26 September, 18:00 (IRE/UK) Live on: SuperSport, TG4, Premier Sports, Flo Rugby & URC.tv Betting: Leinster -8.0 | Total Points ~46.5 🏉 DHL Stormers Starting XV 15. Wandisile Simelane 14. Seabelo Senatla 13. Ruhan […] The post Stormers v Leinster Starting XVs Revealed – Friday Night URC Blockbuster Live on TG4 appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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1 week ago Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution: URC Stats Reveal Big Fixes for 2025/26

Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution? Brutal Stats Show Why Change Happened – and Where They Can Strike in 2025/26 Connacht endured a rollercoaster 2024/25 United Rugby Championship campaign, finishing 13th overall with 6 wins, 12 losses, nine try bonus points, and six losing bonus points. The numbers tell the story of a team that had the […] The post Stuart Lancaster’s Connacht Revolution: URC Stats Reveal Big Fixes for 2025/26 appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago URC Week 1 Handicap Predictions vs Reality – How Close Were We?

URC Week 1 Handicap Predictions vs Reality – How Close Were We? With the BKT United Rugby Championship kicking off this weekend, we decided to take an early shot at predicting the Week 1 betting handicaps. Now that the bookmakers have released their official lines, here’s how our predictions stacked up – and where we […] The post URC Week 1 Handicap Predictions vs Reality – How Close Were We? appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago Leinster Injury Update: Four Players Return, Doris & Keenan Still Out

Leinster Injury Update: Big Boost as Four Stars Return Leinster have been handed a timely boost ahead of the new BKT United Rugby Championship season, with Will Connors, Brian Deeny, Jordan Larmour, and Robbie Henshaw all declared fit and available for selection. The quartet missed the tail end of last season’s run-in through injury but […] The post Leinster Injury Update: Four Players Return, Doris & Keenan Still Out appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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2 w. ago Ireland must adapt to revolutionary changes we are seeing in Rugby Championship

Ireland must adapt to revolutionary changes we are seeing in Rugby Championship  The Irish Times

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2 w. ago Ireland Open Touch Rugby squads compete at European Opens Cup in Italy

Ireland Open Touch Rugby squads compete at European Opens Cup in Italy  Irish Rugby

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2 w. ago Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight

Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight If Connacht supporters are searching for reasons to believe after last season’s annus horribilis – six wins, 13th place, and a Challenge Cup quarter-final defeat at home to 14-man Racing 92 – they don’t have to look far. Lancaster Takes Charge Stuart Lancaster’s arrival offers […] The post Connacht Rugby 2025/26 Season Preview: Lancaster Aiming for Top Eight appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 w. ago Conor Murray Slams Munster Recruitment – Full List of Signings from CJ Stander to Alex Nankivell

Conor Murray Slams Munster Recruitment – Full List of Signings from CJ Stander to Alex Nankivell Conor Murray has delivered a scathing assessment of Munster’s recruitment policy in recent seasons, accusing the province of being “far too conservative” with their spending and failing to replace iconic figures like Ronan O’Gara and Paul O’Connell. “Rog was […] The post Conor Murray Slams Munster Recruitment – Full List of Signings from CJ Stander to Alex Nankivell appeared first on SportsNewsIreland.

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3 w. ago ‘This is a great place for me to restart’ – St Pat’s Jordon Garrick happy he chose football over rugby league career

‘This is a great place for me to restart’ – St Pat’s Jordon Garrick happy he chose football over rugby league career  The Irish Independent

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