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Marist see off Sligo Grammar to defend Connacht schools' crown From The 42

Marist see off Sligo Grammar to defend Connacht schools' crown

10 minutes ago 66 Views 0 Comments

PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's
# Champions
From The 42
# Champions

PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's

1 hour ago 161 Views 0 Comments

Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations

5 hours ago 292 Views 0 Comments

Return of four Ireland internationals boosts Ulster for Connacht clash
# Reinforcements
From The 42
# Reinforcements

Return of four Ireland internationals boosts Ulster for Connacht clash

5 hours ago 785 Views 0 Comments

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements
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Scott Bemand signs contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until 2029 World Cup
# Supply And Bemand
From The 42
# Supply And Bemand

Scott Bemand signs contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until 2029 World Cup

8 hours ago 42 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Yesterday's News

Campbell College beat Belfast rivals RBAI with last-minute try to lift Ulster Senior Cup
# Grandstand Finish
From The 42
# Grandstand Finish

Campbell College beat Belfast rivals RBAI with last-minute try to lift Ulster Senior Cup

Tue 5:40 PM 718 Views 1 Comment

Blackrock fight back for dramatic draw in Leinster Senior Cup final against St Mary's
# Rock On
From The 42
# Rock On

Blackrock fight back for dramatic draw in Leinster Senior Cup final against St Mary's

Tue 3:42 PM 996 Views 0 Comments

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of the season
# End Of A Chapter
From The 42
# End Of A Chapter

Ulster forwards coach Jimmy Duffy to depart province at end of the season

Tue 2:28 PM 294 Views 0 Comments

New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier
# On The Dotted Line
From The 42
# On The Dotted Line

New IRFU contract deals for Aki, Sheehan, Gibson-Park and Van der Flier

Tue 11:09 AM 24 Views 0 Comments

The news comes on the back of Ireland’s Triple Crown success at the weekend.

Leinster set to welcome back key players from injury as business end looms
# Provincial Matters
From The 42
# Provincial Matters

Leinster set to welcome back key players from injury as business end looms

Tue 6:30 AM 12 Views 0 Comments

PodcastThe 42FM
How those who sent racist abuse to Edwin Edogbo could be caught
'28 and the Rising Star, I'm getting slagged for it already!'
# On A Roll
From The 42
# On A Roll

'28 and the Rising Star, I'm getting slagged for it already!'

Tue 6:00 AM 49 Views 0 Comments

Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo
# Rugby
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# Rugby

Formal garda complaints to be made over three Irish accounts linked to racist abuse of Edogbo

Tue 12:10 AM 817 Views 6 Comments

One suspected account holder is believed to be a member of an Irish rugby club.

Rugby - Monday 16 March, 2026

Just under one million people tune in to Ireland's Triple Crown decider
# Tv Figures
From The 42
# Tv Figures

Just under one million people tune in to Ireland's Triple Crown decider

Mon 7:33 PM 431 Views 0 Comments

Ulster welcome Ireland squad members back as Murphy hails 'maturity starting to grow'
# Northern Sounds
From The 42
# Northern Sounds

Ulster welcome Ireland squad members back as Murphy hails 'maturity starting to grow'

Mon 6:56 PM 532 Views 3 Comments

Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup
# Claim
From The 42
# Claim

Jones says England would be 'foolhardy' to sack Borthwick before Rugby World Cup

Mon 6:33 PM 667 Views 3 Comments

How Ireland sealed the Triple Crown in style
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

How Ireland sealed the Triple Crown in style

Mon 5:35 PM 21 Views 0 Comments

Murray Kinsella analyses the tactical battle and key stats that underpinned Ireland’s brilliant Triple Crown victory against Scotland.

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
What a championship
Porter close to Leinster return but Connacht lose Gilbert to injury
# Updates
From The 42
# Updates

Porter close to Leinster return but Connacht lose Gilbert to injury

Mon 2:28 PM 3 Views 0 Comments

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract
# Sign Up
From The 42
# Sign Up

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Bundee Aki will sign new contract

Mon 2:10 PM 1,591 Views 13 Comments

'That was special, that was' - Darragh Murray's Six Nations debut to remember
# Impact
From The 42
# Impact

'That was special, that was' - Darragh Murray's Six Nations debut to remember

Mon 9:21 AM 3,785 Views 15 Comments

'I love this' - Farrell in a strong position for contract talks with IRFU
# Faz
From The 42
# Faz

'I love this' - Farrell in a strong position for contract talks with IRFU

Mon 6:45 AM 500 Views 2 Comments

The Ireland head coach is happy about his team’s trajectory towards the 2027 World Cup.

'We knew we could be the team we wanted to be': Ireland U20s savour their Triple Crown
# Silverware
From The 42
# Silverware

'We knew we could be the team we wanted to be': Ireland U20s savour their Triple Crown

Mon 6:00 AM 282 Views 2 Comments

Rugby - This week 15th March 2026 - 18th March 2026

Portugal surprise Georgia to clinch first Rugby Europe Championship since 2004
# Os Lobos
From The 42
# Os Lobos

Portugal surprise Georgia to clinch first Rugby Europe Championship since 2004

Sun 9:12 PM 133 Views 0 Comments

'Faz is an incredible coach, an incredible motivator' - O'Toole steps up at loosehead
# Getting His Props
From The 42
# Getting His Props

'Faz is an incredible coach, an incredible motivator' - O'Toole steps up at loosehead

Sun 8:45 AM 558 Views 1 Comment

Ireland denied the title but Farrell's men finish with complete display
# On A High
From The 42
# On A High

Ireland denied the title but Farrell's men finish with complete display

Sun 6:00 AM 92 Views 0 Comments

France are Six Nations champions but Ireland earned their Triple Crown in style.

Rugby - Last week 8th March 2026 - 14th March 2026

France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris
# Winners
From The 42
# Winners

France crowned Six Nations champions after stunning finale in Paris

Sat 10:09 PM 1,853 Views 17 Comments

Andy Farrell’s Ireland have to settle for second and a Triple Crown.

Wales beat Italy to end three-year wait for Six Nations win
# Scenes
From The 42
# Scenes

Wales beat Italy to end three-year wait for Six Nations win

Sat 6:43 PM 1,960 Views 12 Comments

Number eight Aaron Wainwright crossed for the first two tries in Cardiff.

Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts

Sat 6:10 PM 161 Views 0 Comments

Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt
# Best Bits
From The 42
# Best Bits

Watch: All the highlights as Ireland defend Triple Crown and strengthen Six Nations tilt

Sat 5:40 PM 487 Views 0 Comments

VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown
# Six Nations 2026
From The 42
# Six Nations 2026

VIDEO: Murray and Ciarán react as Ireland secure Triple Crown

Sat 5:29 PM 13 Views 0 Comments

Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again
# Marks Out Of 10
From The 42
# Marks Out Of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland send Scotland homeward to think again

Sat 5:24 PM 206 Views 0 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 43-21 Scotland
Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
# Comment
From The 42
# Comment

Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday

Sat 4:15 PM 947 Views 7 Comments

Brilliant Ireland win Triple Crown and have a chance of Six Nations glory
# Dominant
From The 42
# Dominant

Brilliant Ireland win Triple Crown and have a chance of Six Nations glory

Sat 3:59 PM 1 View 1 Comment

Andy Farrell’s men scored six tries and were simply too good for Scotland.

LIVE: Ireland v Scotland, Six Nations Triple Crown decider From The 42
Live Sat 1:10 PM

LIVE: Ireland v Scotland, Six Nations Triple Crown decider

Poll: Who will win the Six Nations today?
# Call It
From The 42
# Call It

Poll: Who will win the Six Nations today?

Sat 9:00 AM 719 Views 5 Comments

'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know
# Tuned In
From The 42
# Tuned In

'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know

Sat 8:00 AM 117 Views 0 Comments

Former Chicago Bulls announcer Tommy Edwards and Bohemians/Dundalk FC DJ Brian McMahon share their insights.

'You can't just be a big, heavy lump that walks around the pitch'
# Joe McCarthy
From The 42
# Joe McCarthy

'You can't just be a big, heavy lump that walks around the pitch'

Sat 7:00 AM 50 Views 0 Comments

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