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Lock Matthew Dalton moves to Japan following Ulster departure
# Going East
From The 42
# Going East

Lock Matthew Dalton moves to Japan following Ulster departure

19 hours ago 782 Views 2 Comments

Rugby - This week 19th July 2026 - 25th July 2026

What hurt Ireland most was how their errors played into All Blacks' hands
# Sloppy
From The 42
# Sloppy

What hurt Ireland most was how their errors played into All Blacks' hands

Thu 3:11 PM 202 Views 0 Comments

Andy Farrell’s men were inaccurate with the ball at Eden Park last weekend.

James Slipper absent in Les Kiss's first Wallabies squad From The 42

James Slipper absent in Les Kiss's first Wallabies squad

Thu 8:02 AM 935 Views 2 Comments

The 42's dream XV from the opening Nations Championship window
# Outstanding
From The 42
# Outstanding

The 42's dream XV from the opening Nations Championship window

Wed 12:56 PM 1,689 Views 2 Comments

Italy prop Riccioni given two-match ban for red card from touchline
# Unusual
From The 42
# Unusual

Italy prop Riccioni given two-match ban for red card from touchline

Wed 9:34 AM 716 Views 0 Comments

Exciting rugby means Nations Championship got off to a promising start
# State Of Play
From The 42
# State Of Play

Exciting rugby means Nations Championship got off to a promising start

Tue 8:00 PM 57 Views 0 Comments

There were tries aplenty, with New Zealand, South Africa and France setting the pace.

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
NZ-Ireland & overall Nations Championship review
All Blacks back row Jacobson avoids citing after Ireland game
# In The Clear
From The 42
# In The Clear

All Blacks back row Jacobson avoids citing after Ireland game

Tue 3:34 PM 785 Views 4 Comments

'We're not at the level we want to be. We've all got to get better'
# Lock
From The 42
# Lock

'We're not at the level we want to be. We've all got to get better'

Tue 6:15 AM 168 Views 0 Comments

Munster begin 'forward-looking' independent review following Roger Randle controversy
# Development
From The 42
# Development

Munster begin 'forward-looking' independent review following Roger Randle controversy

Mon 2:38 PM 677 Views 0 Comments

Conan: 'The occasion and all that is bulls**t really'
# Unfazed
From The 42
# Unfazed

Conan: 'The occasion and all that is bulls**t really'

Mon 7:00 AM 2,009 Views 0 Comments

Farrell optimistic in believing Ireland can be the best team in the world
# Future View
From The 42
# Future View

Farrell optimistic in believing Ireland can be the best team in the world

Mon 6:00 AM 451 Views 5 Comments

Contepomi accuses England of ‘lack of respect’ after victory over Argentina
# Bad Blood
From The 42
# Bad Blood

Contepomi accuses England of ‘lack of respect’ after victory over Argentina

Sun 1:10 PM 505 Views 2 Comments

Four years on, Ireland leave New Zealand with a different feeling
# Ka Kite Anō
From The 42
# Ka Kite Anō

Four years on, Ireland leave New Zealand with a different feeling

Sun 7:15 AM 383 Views 2 Comments

Andy Farrell’s men were ranked number one in the world at this stage in 2022.

McCarthy's excellent display a positive for Ireland in Auckland
# Big Joe
From The 42
# Big Joe

McCarthy's excellent display a positive for Ireland in Auckland

Jul 19th 2026, 6:10 AM 318 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Last week 12th July 2026 - 25th July 2026

Ill-disciplined England survive tense finish to edge out Argentina
# Nations Championship
From The 42
# Nations Championship

Ill-disciplined England survive tense finish to edge out Argentina

Jul 18th 2026, 10:59 PM 1,258 Views 2 Comments

Ireland clinch ninth place at U20 World Championship with win over Italy
# Conclusion
From The 42
# Conclusion

Ireland clinch ninth place at U20 World Championship with win over Italy

Jul 18th 2026, 8:07 PM 947 Views 8 Comments

Scotland survive scare to beat Fiji in Nations Championship
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

Scotland survive scare to beat Fiji in Nations Championship

Jul 18th 2026, 5:50 PM 227 Views 0 Comments

'A bit too desperate' - Ireland skipper Sheehan frustrated at Eden Park
# Captain
From The 42
# Captain

'A bit too desperate' - Ireland skipper Sheehan frustrated at Eden Park

Jul 18th 2026, 3:00 PM 455 Views 5 Comments

Jalibert shines as France beat Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship
# Les Bleus
From The 42
# Les Bleus

Jalibert shines as France beat Japan 42-15 in Nations Championship

Jul 18th 2026, 12:02 PM 24 Views 0 Comments

Player ratings as sloppy Ireland are outclassed and outgunned in Auckland
# Marks Out Of 10
From The 42
# Marks Out Of 10

Player ratings as sloppy Ireland are outclassed and outgunned in Auckland

Jul 18th 2026, 12:01 PM 167 Views 1 Comment

Farrell rues 'uncharacteristic' Irish mistakes but skirts yellow card call
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Farrell rues 'uncharacteristic' Irish mistakes but skirts yellow card call

Jul 18th 2026, 11:55 AM 199 Views 0 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland
Rennie's revitalised New Zealand are sharper and smarter on tough night for Ireland
# Different Class
From The 42
# Different Class

Rennie's revitalised New Zealand are sharper and smarter on tough night for Ireland

Jul 18th 2026, 10:59 AM 673 Views 16 Comments

Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park
# The Fortress
From The 42
# The Fortress

Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park

Jul 18th 2026, 10:14 AM 2,815 Views 80 Comments

The Kiwis had too much athleticism and skill for Andy Farrell’s visitors in Auckland.

LIVE: New Zealand v Ireland, Nations Championship From The 42
Live Jul 18th 2026, 7:16 AM

LIVE: New Zealand v Ireland, Nations Championship

'My girls still have their Irish jerseys. They're Johnny Sexton supporters'
# Isa Isa Isa
From The 42
# Isa Isa Isa

'My girls still have their Irish jerseys. They're Johnny Sexton supporters'

Jul 18th 2026, 6:20 AM 197 Views 0 Comments

Isa Nacewa is back in rugby with Auckland, and he will always love Leinster.

The Richie McCaw clips that Josh van der Flier used to study
# VDF
From The 42
# VDF

The Richie McCaw clips that Josh van der Flier used to study

Jul 18th 2026, 3:30 AM 286 Views 0 Comments

This is how Ireland need to flip the script against the All Blacks
# Box Office
From The 42
# Box Office

This is how Ireland need to flip the script against the All Blacks

Jul 17th 2026, 7:00 PM 1,078 Views 2 Comments

Andy Farrell’s side have underperformed in their last two meetings with New Zealand.

All Blacks no longer the greatest side in Test rugby but Eden Park remains rugby's greatest Test
# The Streak
From The 42
# The Streak

All Blacks no longer the greatest side in Test rugby but Eden Park remains rugby's greatest Test

Jul 17th 2026, 4:32 PM 135 Views 0 Comments

Nations Championship: A new face at 10 for the Boks and England's noisy week in Argentina
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Nations Championship: A new face at 10 for the Boks and England's noisy week in Argentina

Jul 17th 2026, 4:08 PM 688 Views 0 Comments

The ex-Scotland scrum-half who is now the All Blacks' attack coach
# Interview
From The 42
# Interview

The ex-Scotland scrum-half who is now the All Blacks' attack coach

Jul 17th 2026, 10:00 AM 220 Views 0 Comments

Mike Blair has bucked the trend of Kiwi coaches getting the top jobs.

Farrell: 'Where else would you rather be? Don't waste the opportunity'
# The Boss
From The 42
# The Boss

Farrell: 'Where else would you rather be? Don't waste the opportunity'

Jul 17th 2026, 7:35 AM 413 Views 0 Comments

The haka in Wexford, Kiwi props, and trying to topple New Zealand
# Prop Life
From The 42
# Prop Life

The haka in Wexford, Kiwi props, and trying to topple New Zealand

Jul 17th 2026, 6:30 AM 218 Views 0 Comments

'Sam is unbelievable, how mentally strong he is. He barks at people'
# Playmaker
From The 42
# Playmaker

'Sam is unbelievable, how mentally strong he is. He barks at people'

Jul 17th 2026, 5:59 AM 11 Views 0 Comments

France's shift to dual playmakers and New Zealand's three-man axis
# Nations Championship
From The 42
# Nations Championship

France's shift to dual playmakers and New Zealand's three-man axis

Jul 16th 2026, 4:59 PM 1,418 Views 0 Comments

No start for Pollock for England, McDowell to lead much-changed Scotland
# Teamsheet
From The 42
# Teamsheet

No start for Pollock for England, McDowell to lead much-changed Scotland

Jul 16th 2026, 2:38 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

Auckland the ultimate place for Farrell's Ireland to wrap their season
# Letter From New Zealand
From The 42
# Letter From New Zealand

Auckland the ultimate place for Farrell's Ireland to wrap their season

Jul 16th 2026, 1:00 PM 1,185 Views 0 Comments

Captain Sami Bishti out and change at out-half for Ireland U20s against Italy
# Junior World Championship
From The 42
# Junior World Championship

Captain Sami Bishti out and change at out-half for Ireland U20s against Italy

Jul 16th 2026, 11:48 AM 1,221 Views 3 Comments

France overhaul front row to face Japan, Schmidt makes three changes for Italy farewell
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

France overhaul front row to face Japan, Schmidt makes three changes for Italy farewell

Jul 16th 2026, 10:15 AM 250 Views 0 Comments

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