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Munster camogie final postponed ahead of planned skort protest

Waterford and Cork were due to meet at The Ragg in tomorrow’s decider.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

'Someone says you need surgery, you're thinking 3 or 4 months’

Duhan van der Merwe confessed to still being in shock after an emotional six-week rollercoaster ended in his selection for a second British and Irish Lions tour.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Wales fly-half Sam Costelow to stay at Scarlets

Scarlets’ Wales international Sam Costelow has become the latest player to commit his future to the region after signing a new contract.

Shane Lowry one shot off lead at Truist Championship

Rory McIlroy is also in the mix in North Carolina.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Santiago Cordero 1 of 7 players confirmed to be exiting Connacht

Connacht have confirmed that three more players, including Puma winger Santiago Cordero, will be leaving Galway when their contracts run out at the end of the season.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Ronan O'Gara handed season ending ban in France

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has been handed a five-week suspension by the French Rugby Federation’s (FFR) appeals committee for “actions against a match official”.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Lion cub Henry Pollock: 'I'm not going to be going into my shell' on tour

Henry Pollock insists he will continue to be a showman with the British and Irish Lions regardless of the exalted company he will be keeping in Australia.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

Boost for Ireland as Women’s World Cup set to expand to 48 teams

The Fifa Council is understood to have voted to expand the competition from the 2031 finals onwards.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 9

'Best day of my life' - Pollock on Lions call

Northampton Saints flanker Henry Pollock says his selection on Thursday for the British and Irish Lions' tour of Australia was "the best day of his life".

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

La Rochelle head coach Ronan O'Gara receives 5-week suspension

The former Ireland fly-half was found guilty of ‘actions against a match official’.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

Over 60,000 tickets sold for Sunday's Leinster final at Croke Park

The prospect of a title breakthrough in both counties has led to huge interest in Meath and Louth.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 9

Big four eye Wembley in Women's Challenge Cup

On a bumper weekend in the Challenge Cup, the women's final four will face off for the chance to go through June's final at Wembley.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

Pedersen wins opening stage of Giro d'Italia in Albania

Darren Rafferty and Sam Bennett both finished down the peloton on the opening day of the Giro in Albania.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

Man United or Spurs fan? How to get to the Europa League final in Bilbao without breaking the bank

It’s an all-English final in the Europa league, and Irish fans are expected to attend in droves.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

Ireland's Lara Gillespie finishes fourth in sprint finish at Vuelta Femenina

Marianna Vos took her second stage win of the week, while Demi Vollering retains the GC red jersey ahead of Saturday’s final stage.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

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Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Huw Jones on the career-changing decision that helped make him a Lion

The 30-year-old returned to Scotstoun after an unsuccessful spell at Harlequins in 2022 and has become a regular in Scotland’s backline.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 9

Who will prevail in Challenge Cup semi-finals?

BBC Sport looks at what is at stake across both men's Challenge Cup semi-final ties.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Red Bull to give Newcastle Falcons wings

Energy drinks giant Red Bull could be set to step in and offer Newcastle Falcons a much-needed financial lifeline by taking control of the financially stricken Premiership club.

Rugby News / The42 / May 9

UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra

Ciarán Kennedy gives you a peek behind the curtain at the rugby content on offer to The 42 subscribers. Go to The42.ie/podcasts where you can sign up for just €1 for your first month.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Finals hopes in tatters as Waratahs fall apart against Reds

The Queensland Reds have all but ended NSW's Super Rugby Pacific finals hopes on a disastrous night for the Waratahs in Sydney.

Rugby News / RugbyPass / May 9

Australia captain Michaela Leonard on how they can 'trouble' Black Ferns

Demotion to WXV 2 could have spelled disaster for the Wallaroos. Instead, captain Michaela Leonard believes Australia turned a page in the second tier competition they won in 2024, building palpable momentum heading into a World Cup year.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 9

Nine Lions in Leinster matchday squad for Zebre game

Leinster include nine of their 12 players selected for the British and Irish Lions tour in the squad for Saturday's URC game against Zebre.

Rugby News / ESPN / May 9

British & Irish Lions: Henry Pollock's incredible rise to Lions bolter

Henry Pollock's name garnered the the loudest cheer when he was named in the British & Irish Lions squad on Thursday. So who is the 20-year-old back-row descired as a "pest" by Maro Itoje.

Rugby News / BBC Sport / May 9