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Hugo Keenan reveals long battle with hip issue
# On The Mend
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# On The Mend

Hugo Keenan reveals long battle with hip issue

25 minutes ago 503 Views 0 Comments

'I thought it was a dead arm. Then my mind went to, ‘That’s Chicago gone’'
# Brían Gleeson
From The 42
# Brían Gleeson

'I thought it was a dead arm. Then my mind went to, ‘That’s Chicago gone’'

1 hour ago 1,618 Views 3 Comments

James Tracy analyses how Ireland's scrum was massacred by the Springboks
# Watch
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# Watch

James Tracy analyses how Ireland's scrum was massacred by the Springboks

3 hours ago 1,184 Views 1 Comment

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ire-SA scrum masterclass w/ James Tracy, Nienaber's tenability, and blowback from Monday's pod
Ireland's Hogan and O'Dowd join Premiership Women’s Rugby sides
# Across The Water
From The 42
# Across The Water

Ireland's Hogan and O'Dowd join Premiership Women’s Rugby sides

6 hours ago 278 Views 0 Comments

R360 players 'will not be eligible' for 2027 women's Lions tour
# Warning
From The 42
# Warning

R360 players 'will not be eligible' for 2027 women's Lions tour

6 hours ago 1,063 Views 0 Comments

James Ryan receives three-match ban for red card tackle against South Africa
# Verdict
From The 42
# Verdict

James Ryan receives three-match ban for red card tackle against South Africa

7 hours ago 4,174 Views 34 Comments

Redeveloped RDS will allow Leinster 'do things we have never done before'
# Bigger And Better
From The 42
# Bigger And Better

Redeveloped RDS will allow Leinster 'do things we have never done before'

12 hours ago 4,194 Views 11 Comments

'We're trying to develop our game, but also we've lost 600 caps worth of experience'
# Johnny Sexton
From The 42
# Johnny Sexton

'We're trying to develop our game, but also we've lost 600 caps worth of experience'

13 hours ago 469 Views 2 Comments

Rugby - Yesterday's News

Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?
# Depth Chart
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# Depth Chart

Who has Andy Farrell relied on most in this World Cup cycle?

23 hours ago 133 Views 0 Comments

The Ireland boss has used 60 players across the last 22 Tests post-RWC23.

Rugby Australia back 'world's best coach' Schmidt after nightmare Autumn
# Vote Of Confidence
From The 42
# Vote Of Confidence

Rugby Australia back 'world's best coach' Schmidt after nightmare Autumn

Tue 2:20 PM 279 Views 0 Comments

Augustus and Izuchukwu in contention for Ulster comebacks, while Ireland internationals return
# Ulster
From The 42
# Ulster

Augustus and Izuchukwu in contention for Ulster comebacks, while Ireland internationals return

Tue 1:31 PM 672 Views 4 Comments

RDS to be renamed ‘Laya Arena’ following €52 million redevelopment
# Leinster
From The 42
# Leinster

RDS to be renamed ‘Laya Arena’ following €52 million redevelopment

Tue 1:04 PM 4,606 Views 15 Comments

Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year
# Recognition
From The 42
# Recognition

Tadhg Beirne named in World Rugby team of the year

Tue 10:06 AM 756 Views 4 Comments

Rugby - Monday 24 November, 2025

Irish players set for immediate return with Munster
# Looking Ahead
From The 42
# Looking Ahead

Irish players set for immediate return with Munster

Mon 7:14 PM 1,887 Views 5 Comments

Munster welcome several key players back to training ahead of table-topping Stormers test
# Squad Update
From The 42
# Squad Update

Munster welcome several key players back to training ahead of table-topping Stormers test

Mon 4:16 PM 986 Views 2 Comments

Gregor Townsend wonders if Scotland rugby fans expect too much
# Toonie
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# Toonie

Gregor Townsend wonders if Scotland rugby fans expect too much

Mon 3:56 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

Joe McCarthy nears Leinster return but Jamie Osborne and Ryan Baird ruled out until spring
# Squad Update
From The 42
# Squad Update

Joe McCarthy nears Leinster return but Jamie Osborne and Ryan Baird ruled out until spring

Mon 3:22 PM 1,305 Views 5 Comments

Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat
# Momentum
From The 42
# Momentum

Ireland's scrum far from the only issue in Springboks defeat

Mon 3:15 PM 0 Views 0 Comments

Andy Farrell’s side struggled to control momentum due to poor discipline and composure.

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Springboks formidable scrum, the referee is not the story & Farrell's career-biggest challenge
Farrell stresses the positives after a mixed November for Ireland
# Review
From The 42
# Review

Farrell stresses the positives after a mixed November for Ireland

Mon 7:00 AM 37 Views 0 Comments

The Ireland head coach was delighted with his team’s character against South Africa.

Ireland's Hansen re-injures foot as Baird suffers leg fracture
# Setbacks
From The 42
# Setbacks

Ireland's Hansen re-injures foot as Baird suffers leg fracture

Mon 6:00 AM 473 Views 1 Comment

Rugby - Sunday 23 November, 2025

Argentina coach Contepomi calls Tom Curry a 'bully' after tunnel bust-up
# Confrontation
From The 42
# Confrontation

Argentina coach Contepomi calls Tom Curry a 'bully' after tunnel bust-up

Sun 8:31 PM 2,149 Views 7 Comments

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina for 11th win in a row
# Finish On A High
From The 42
# Finish On A High

Ojomoh stars as England edge Argentina for 11th win in a row

Sun 6:39 PM 238 Views 0 Comments

Scotland end Autumn series with hammering of Tonga
# Flying Scotsmen
From The 42
# Flying Scotsmen

Scotland end Autumn series with hammering of Tonga

Sun 4:36 PM 61 Views 0 Comments

'Knowing a lot of the guys, there was a little bit extra going into every contact'
# RG Snyman
From The 42
# RG Snyman

'Knowing a lot of the guys, there was a little bit extra going into every contact'

Sun 11:00 AM 235 Views 3 Comments

How Ireland were reduced to 12 players against the Springboks
# Cards
From The 42
# Cards

How Ireland were reduced to 12 players against the Springboks

Sun 8:43 AM 35 Views 0 Comments

'There are things you're trying to avoid. It's in my control to avoid that'
# It Was All Yellow
From The 42
# It Was All Yellow

'There are things you're trying to avoid. It's in my control to avoid that'

Sun 6:15 AM 25 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Last week 16th November 2025 - 22nd November 2025

Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia
# Wing And A Player
From The 42
# Wing And A Player

Bielle-Biarrey masterclass helps France hold off Australia

Updated Sat 10:30 PM 1,496 Views 6 Comments

'They're still 3-2 up against us, but yeah, the beer is a little bit sweeter'
# Rassie Erasmus
From The 42
# Rassie Erasmus

'They're still 3-2 up against us, but yeah, the beer is a little bit sweeter'

Sat 9:59 PM 361 Views 0 Comments

Awesome Boks aren’t slowing down, Ireland have two years to catch up
# Comment
From The 42
# Comment

Awesome Boks aren’t slowing down, Ireland have two years to catch up

Sat 9:25 PM 311 Views 2 Comments

'My overriding thought is that I'm unbelievably proud' - Andy Farrell
# Chaotic
From The 42
# Chaotic

'My overriding thought is that I'm unbelievably proud' - Andy Farrell

Sat 9:25 PM 872 Views 12 Comments

The player ratings as Ireland fall to South Africa in Dublin
# Marks Out Of 10
From The 42
# Marks Out Of 10

The player ratings as Ireland fall to South Africa in Dublin

Sat 9:09 PM 1,239 Views 11 Comments

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: Ireland 13-24 South Africa
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Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards From The 42

Springboks' scrum shreds Ireland as Farrell's men hit with five cards

Sat 7:52 PM 778 Views 14 Comments

Andy Farrell and co. will have frustrations but South Africa were the better team.

McKenzie guides New Zealand to 35th straight win over Wales
# Match Report
From The 42
# Match Report

McKenzie guides New Zealand to 35th straight win over Wales

Sat 5:21 PM 770 Views 1 Comment

LIVE: Ireland v South Africa, Autumn International From The 42
Live Sat 4:43 PM

LIVE: Ireland v South Africa, Autumn International

Ulster recall Stewart Moore from Premiership loan
# Short Lived
From The 42
# Short Lived

Ulster recall Stewart Moore from Premiership loan

Sat 4:16 PM 720 Views 0 Comments

South Africa remain rugby's great innovators and agitators
# Boks Clever
From The 42
# Boks Clever

South Africa remain rugby's great innovators and agitators

Sat 8:00 AM 135 Views 0 Comments

Rassie Erasmus and his Springboks side have split opinion with some unorthodox ideas over the years.

Texts, high danger, wraps, and FPROs - The three rescinded reds
# Sent Off
From The 42
# Sent Off

Texts, high danger, wraps, and FPROs - The three rescinded reds

Sat 7:15 AM 291 Views 3 Comments

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