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Rugby - This year 2026

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'
# Pride
From The 42
# Pride

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'

Feb 1st 2026, 6:00 AM 3,428 Views 23 Comments

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'

Jan 31st 2026, 11:26 PM 4,091 Views 28 Comments

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point
# URC
From The 42
# URC

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point

Jan 31st 2026, 9:56 PM 2,745 Views 17 Comments

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement
# Disappointment
From The 42
# Disappointment

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement

Jan 31st 2026, 9:32 PM 4,984 Views 3 Comments

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh
# Impressive
From The 42
# Impressive

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh

Jan 31st 2026, 8:10 PM 4,526 Views 43 Comments

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre
# URC
From The 42
# URC

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre

Jan 31st 2026, 5:45 PM 3,859 Views 16 Comments

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player

Jan 31st 2026, 1:19 PM 7,037 Views 28 Comments

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal
# Training Camp
From The 42
# Training Camp

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal

Jan 31st 2026, 12:01 PM 3,543 Views 4 Comments

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'
# Game Wrecker
From The 42
# Game Wrecker

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

Jan 31st 2026, 6:30 AM 6,320 Views 11 Comments

24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow
# Report
From The 42
# Report

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow

Jan 30th 2026, 10:16 PM 7,906 Views 87 Comments

Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest.

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts
# Hot Prospects
From The 42
# Hot Prospects

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

Jan 30th 2026, 8:17 PM 3,884 Views 2 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# It's Quiziness Time
From The 42
# It's Quiziness Time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Jan 30th 2026, 5:00 PM 4,977 Views 4 Comments

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension
# New Deal
From The 42
# New Deal

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension

Jan 30th 2026, 2:53 PM 3,130 Views 8 Comments

Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out
Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff

Jan 30th 2026, 12:49 PM 2,105 Views 3 Comments

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium
# United Rugby Championship
From The 42
# United Rugby Championship

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium

Jan 30th 2026, 12:44 PM 4,413 Views 28 Comments

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre
# Italian Job
From The 42
# Italian Job

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre

Jan 30th 2026, 12:25 PM 2,484 Views 9 Comments

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'
# Family Pride
From The 42
# Family Pride

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'

Jan 30th 2026, 7:00 AM 6,548 Views 11 Comments

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations
# Penalty Count
From The 42
# Penalty Count

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations

Jan 30th 2026, 6:30 AM 2,053 Views 10 Comments

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'
# Aoife Wafer Interview
From The 42
# Aoife Wafer Interview

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'

Jan 30th 2026, 6:00 AM 1,045 Views 0 Comments

Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.

Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support
# Suspended
From The 42
# Suspended

Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support

Jan 29th 2026, 7:30 PM 4,678 Views 24 Comments

The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals
# Contract Extension
From The 42
# Contract Extension

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals

Jan 29th 2026, 3:26 PM 2,253 Views 7 Comments

Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately
# Rehab
From The 42
# Rehab

Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately

Jan 29th 2026, 3:21 PM 4,603 Views 21 Comments

McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood
# Talent
From The 42
# Talent

McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood

Jan 29th 2026, 3:05 PM 4,690 Views 6 Comments

'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations
# Banned
From The 42
# Banned

'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations

Jan 29th 2026, 3:00 PM 5,444 Views 19 Comments

Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors

Jan 29th 2026, 12:23 PM 5,481 Views 13 Comments

Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract
# Pen To Paper
From The 42
# Pen To Paper

Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract

Jan 29th 2026, 10:16 AM 2,151 Views 4 Comments

A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland
# Allez Les Bleus
From The 42
# Allez Les Bleus

A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland

Jan 29th 2026, 7:00 AM 5,197 Views 2 Comments

Fabien Galthié’s final 28-man squad for the clash in Paris gives more than a few hints.

'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return
# Reunion
From The 42
# Reunion

'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return

Jan 29th 2026, 6:00 AM 6,650 Views 20 Comments

Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption
# When It Rains It Pours
From The 42
# When It Rains It Pours

Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption

Jan 28th 2026, 10:37 PM 10,835 Views 34 Comments

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.

Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games
# Verdict
From The 42
# Verdict

Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games

Jan 28th 2026, 9:15 PM 12,048 Views 62 Comments

The 35-year-old centre was dropped from Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad today.

Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan
# On The Move
From The 42
# On The Move

Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan

Jan 28th 2026, 7:15 PM 2,803 Views 1 Comment

France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash
# 6n
From The 42
# 6n

France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash

Jan 28th 2026, 6:44 PM 4,146 Views 12 Comments

Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury
# Blow
From The 42
# Blow

Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury

Jan 28th 2026, 1:34 PM 4,968 Views 39 Comments

Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris
Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue

Jan 28th 2026, 10:08 AM 25,775 Views 85 Comments

The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.

France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced to retire following 'cardiac event'
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced to retire following 'cardiac event'

Jan 28th 2026, 8:36 AM 6,773 Views 21 Comments

'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'
# Ulster
From The 42
# Ulster

'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'

Jan 27th 2026, 5:26 PM 5,799 Views 19 Comments

Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer
# Go West
From The 42
# Go West

Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer

Jan 27th 2026, 2:37 PM 5,112 Views 51 Comments

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