Rugby

O’Sullivan looking forward to a spicy inter-pro against old foes Leinster

Ulster return to action on Friday night for a sold-out clash against the league leaders

Paul O’Connell believes Joe Schmidt will revive Australia’s fortunes

Former Ireland boss Schmidt was appointed by the Wallabies in January.

Joe Marler decides to hang up his boots after Harlequins match on Friday

The 34-year-old prop retired from international rugby three and a half weeks ago.

Incoming South African number eight Juarno Augustus exactly the sort of player we want in Ulster squad says head coach Richie Murphy

Backrow will join in the summer from Gallagher Premiership side Northampton Saints

Ireland without injured quartet for Australia clash

Andy Farrell’s men host Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies on Saturday.

Ulster announce signing of South African number eight Juarno Augustus

Powerful ball carrier Augustus joins Ulster on a three-year deal from Northampton at the end of the season

Gus McCarthy happy to answer Ireland’s late call amid deep pool of hooker talent

Gus McCarthy produced a debut for the ages as the surprise start played a starring role in Ireland's 52-17 win over Fiji last Saturday.

Marcus Smith insists he is still developing despite praise from Eddie Jones

Jones, England’s head coach from 2015 to 2022, gave the 25-year-old his Test debut in 2021.

Chief executive Bill Sweeney paid £1.1million despite RFU’s record losses

Sweeney’s salary is an 8.5 per cent increase over 12 months after he was paid £684,000 in 2023.

5 things England learned from a challenging autumn

England won one and lost three of their four Autumn Nations Series matches.