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Rugby - Today's News

Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Cian Prendergast to make 100th Connacht appearance in Challenge Cup quarter-final

12 minutes ago 144 Views 2 Comments

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster in Champions Cup clash vs Sale Sharks
# Team News
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# Team News

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster in Champions Cup clash vs Sale Sharks

22 minutes ago 659 Views 5 Comments

'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands
# Witness The Fitness
From The 42
# Witness The Fitness

'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands

6 hours ago 674 Views 1 Comment

'We've nothing to lose': Ireland excited for 70,000+ Twickenham clash with England
# Women's Six Nations
From The 42
# Women's Six Nations

'We've nothing to lose': Ireland excited for 70,000+ Twickenham clash with England

6 hours ago 139 Views 0 Comments

Tom O'Toole enjoying new role as dual prop for province and country
# Versatile
From The 42
# Versatile

Tom O'Toole enjoying new role as dual prop for province and country

6 hours ago 250 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Yesterday's News

Lancaster makes case for the defence as he tightens the rearguard
# Connacht
From The 42
# Connacht

Lancaster makes case for the defence as he tightens the rearguard

19 hours ago 569 Views 5 Comments

Toulon confirm signing of Leinster prop Slimani
# MOVES AHEAD
From The 42
# MOVES AHEAD

Toulon confirm signing of Leinster prop Slimani

19 hours ago 1,232 Views 10 Comments

Bemand backs Moloney-MacDonald to bring 'a bit of edge' in Twickenham
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Bemand backs Moloney-MacDonald to bring 'a bit of edge' in Twickenham

21 hours ago 301 Views 0 Comments

Murphy and Stewart return in strong Ulster side to face depleted La Rochelle
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Murphy and Stewart return in strong Ulster side to face depleted La Rochelle

22 hours ago 1,722 Views 13 Comments

Ireland team named to play England in front of record-breaking crowd at Twickenham From The 42

Ireland team named to play England in front of record-breaking crowd at Twickenham

Thu 11:39 AM 462 Views 0 Comments

'We need to start turning over teams that are in the top two or top three'
# Green Wave
From The 42
# Green Wave

'We need to start turning over teams that are in the top two or top three'

Thu 7:30 AM 142 Views 0 Comments

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul
# Locked In
From The 42
# Locked In

'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul

Thu 7:00 AM 110 Views 0 Comments

'I've just simplified everything in my head' - Stockdale on trusting the process
# Reflections
From The 42
# Reflections

'I've just simplified everything in my head' - Stockdale on trusting the process

Thu 6:00 AM 196 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Wednesday 8 April, 2026

Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh
# Tit For Tat
From The 42
# Tit For Tat

Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh

Wed 8:11 PM 129 Views 0 Comments

There was some excellent work in transition from Leo Cullen’s side again.

Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach
# Ciao Sergio
From The 42
# Ciao Sergio

Italy legend Parisse appointed as Azzurri forwards coach

Wed 2:40 PM 914 Views 1 Comment

Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Quins
# New Addition
From The 42
# New Addition

Ulster sign Irish-qualified out-half Jamie Benson from Quins

Wed 2:24 PM 2,713 Views 13 Comments

Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium
# Fixture Details
From The 42
# Fixture Details

Leinster's potential home Champions Cup semi-final set for Aviva Stadium

Wed 1:04 PM 917 Views 2 Comments

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia
# Staying Put
From The 42
# Staying Put

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia

Wed 7:49 AM 2,339 Views 16 Comments

Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster
# Impact
From The 42
# Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

Wed 6:30 AM 192 Views 1 Comment

Rugby - Tuesday 7 April, 2026

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup
# Onto The Next
From The 42
# Onto The Next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

Tue 7:30 PM 308 Views 0 Comments

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

Tue 6:52 PM 427 Views 2 Comments

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht
# Last Push
From The 42
# Last Push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

Tue 6:21 PM 416 Views 1 Comment

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle

Tue 1:42 PM 72 Views 0 Comments

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Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale
# U-turn
From The 42
# U-turn

Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale

Tue 10:25 AM 1,011 Views 2 Comments

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season
# Iceman
From The 42
# Iceman

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season

Tue 7:53 AM 260 Views 0 Comments

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up
# No Room For Error
From The 42
# No Room For Error

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up

Tue 6:45 AM 266 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - This week 5th April 2026 - 10th April 2026

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht
# Decision Time
From The 42
# Decision Time

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht

Mon 2:24 PM 2,865 Views 25 Comments

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC
# Sole Focus
From The 42
# Sole Focus

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC

Mon 6:00 AM 33 Views 0 Comments

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh
# Work To Do
From The 42
# Work To Do

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh

Mon 6:00 AM 33 Views 0 Comments

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals
# Dates For The Diary
From The 42
# Dates For The Diary

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Sun 9:26 PM 1,946 Views 1 Comment

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen

Sun 8:48 PM 2,145 Views 8 Comments

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight
# Emphatic
From The 42
# Emphatic

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight

Sun 7:20 PM 2,580 Views 13 Comments

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh
# End To End
From The 42
# End To End

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

Sun 7:19 PM 0 Views 1 Comment

LIVE: Leinster v Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16 From The 42
Live Sun 4:40 PM

LIVE: Leinster v Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form

Sun 6:30 AM 128 Views 0 Comments

Munster's shortcomings play into ruthless Exeter's hands
# Regrets
From The 42
# Regrets

Munster's shortcomings play into ruthless Exeter's hands

Sun 6:00 AM 177 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Last week 29th March 2026 - 4th April 2026

Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot

Sat 10:24 PM 843 Views 13 Comments

The Irish side will next meet La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup.

Toulon, Bath reach last 8 of Champions Cup
# Winning
From The 42
# Winning

Toulon, Bath reach last 8 of Champions Cup

Sat 5:34 PM 343 Views 2 Comments

'If you’re down 31 points, it’s going to be hard to come back' - McMillan
# Down And Out
From The 42
# Down And Out

'If you’re down 31 points, it’s going to be hard to come back' - McMillan

Sat 3:34 PM 2,869 Views 18 Comments

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