Connacht Rugby has appointed Stuart Lancaster as their new head coach on a two-year contract, marking a significant change in leadership following a turbulent period. The former England head coach, who also held a pivotal role at Leinster and recently led Racing 92, steps in to succeed Pete Wilkins, who exited the role before the close of the 2024/25 season. …
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Three of Ireland’s most seasoned rugby players—Conor Murray, Peter O’Mahony, and Cian Healy—have announced their retirement from international rugby following the conclusion of the upcoming Guinness Six Nations Championship. The Irish Rugby Football Union (IRFU) confirmed that the trio will bid farewell to Test rugby after Ireland’s final match against Italy on Saturday, 15 March. In addition to their international …
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A raucous Thomond Park bristled with a European feel akin to Munster’s days of glory last Saturday night. It was an important European win, the kind that has eluded Munster in the last few years. The earlier bonus-point victory over Stade Francais in the Champions Cup Pool 3 was comprehensive but somewhat paled into insignificance next to the gutsy win …
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