Chris Busby is set to continue refereeing in the United Rugby Championship despite recent reports that he was about to retire. It had been believed that Busby was set to step away from officiating.

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the Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) said on Sunday. Furlong, 32, missed Ireland's series of games in November through injury, and had only returned to action for Leinster two weeks ago.

“The squad have been working diligently to match our demands of them and are ready for a tough opening challenge in Ireland. We’ve had some exciting matchups in recent times, and we know we’ll have ...

Ireland then travel to Wales and Scotland and host France before the final game away to Italy. Forwards (17): Billy Bohan (Corinthians RFC/Connacht Rugby), Billy Corrigan (Old Wesley RFC/Leinster ...

Sky has released the trailer for Chris O'Dowd's Small Town, Big Story, a new dramatic comedy set in Ireland. The IT Crowd and Bridesmaids actor has created and is directing the six-part series ...

Scottish Rugby's performance director David Nucifora is set for a shock role on the British and Irish Lions staff for the upcoming tour of his native Australia. Nucifora worked closely with Lions ...

A statement from the Irish Rugby Football Union said: “Tadhg Furlong has been ruled out of next weekend's Guinness Men's Six Nations opener against England after suffering a recurrence of a calf ...

If Doris lifts the trophy in the same city in just under two months' time, at the Stadio Olimpico, he will do so for the first time as captain - and Ireland will make history as the first team to ...

Chris O'Dowd's "Small Town ... a rural town on the border of Ireland ... and another world. A synopsis of "Small Town, Big Story" says: "Wendy Patterson (Hendricks), a local girl who found ...

Vastly experienced Kiwi has struck a chord during his short consultancy role with province Chris Boyd was drafted in to Munster by interim head coach Ian Costello on a short-term deal. Photo ...

while Ireland had the lowest rate (6%). Maro Itoje, who has been named England captain for the 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, won at least three more turnovers than any other player in men’s Tier 1 ...