# Dream Team
From The 42
Rugby - February February 2026
# Ones To Watch
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# Ones To Watch
Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations
Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.
# Opportunity
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# Opportunity
A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
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# Team News
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# Team News
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.
# Bienvenue
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# Bienvenue
Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.
# Toto
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# Toto
Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport
‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’
Rugby - January January 2026
# Game Wrecker
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# Game Wrecker
'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'
24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.
# Report
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# Report
Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow
Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest.
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