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All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'
# Stinging
From The 42
# Stinging

All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'

Dec 14th 2023, 8:53 AM 7,229 Views 13 Comments

Henshaw excited by Byrne and Frawley's different influences on win in La Rochelle
# Options
From The 42
# Options

Henshaw excited by Byrne and Frawley's different influences on win in La Rochelle

Dec 14th 2023, 6:30 AM 3,543 Views 7 Comments

'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy
# Defence
From The 42
# Defence

'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy

Dec 14th 2023, 6:00 AM 2,488 Views 0 Comments

Six Nations reveal title and release date for 'Drive to Survive'-style Netflix series
# Save The Date
From The 42
# Save The Date

Six Nations reveal title and release date for 'Drive to Survive'-style Netflix series

Dec 13th 2023, 8:57 PM 8,767 Views 6 Comments

Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter

Dec 13th 2023, 5:08 PM 4,339 Views 7 Comments

Billy Vunipola cleared to play against Connacht after red card is overturned
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Billy Vunipola cleared to play against Connacht after red card is overturned

Dec 13th 2023, 2:05 PM 2,645 Views 5 Comments

Eddie Jones takes over as head coach of Japan Rugby
# Double Bluff
From The 42
# Double Bluff

Eddie Jones takes over as head coach of Japan Rugby

Dec 13th 2023, 11:30 AM 4,207 Views 15 Comments

'It was great to watch, just to see him have that confidence to back himself'
# Fraw' And Order
From The 42
# Fraw' And Order

'It was great to watch, just to see him have that confidence to back himself'

Dec 13th 2023, 7:00 AM 6,372 Views 24 Comments

Relief for Connacht and Andy Farrell as Hansen injury scare dissipates
# Mack Attack
From The 42
# Mack Attack

Relief for Connacht and Andy Farrell as Hansen injury scare dissipates

Dec 13th 2023, 6:30 AM 5,422 Views 3 Comments

'The honeymoon phase of the move is over' - Steven Kitshoff hunkers down to Ulster life
# SPICY PLUM
From The 42
# SPICY PLUM

'The honeymoon phase of the move is over' - Steven Kitshoff hunkers down to Ulster life

Dec 13th 2023, 6:00 AM 3,026 Views 1 Comment

Arundell to miss Six Nations after signing two-year extension with Racing
# Decision
From The 42
# Decision

Arundell to miss Six Nations after signing two-year extension with Racing

Dec 12th 2023, 5:10 PM 4,648 Views 4 Comments

'Embarrassing is not a word we would use' - Wilkins hits out at criticism of Bordeaux hammering
# Standing Up
From The 42
# Standing Up

'Embarrassing is not a word we would use' - Wilkins hits out at criticism of Bordeaux hammering

Dec 12th 2023, 4:54 PM 4,692 Views 8 Comments

Harry Byrne to miss Leinster's clash with Sale Sharks
# Injury Update
From The 42
# Injury Update

Harry Byrne to miss Leinster's clash with Sale Sharks

Dec 12th 2023, 2:42 PM 5,829 Views 31 Comments

Munster confirm games against Leinster and Crusaders have sold out
# Pairc Life
From The 42
# Pairc Life

Munster confirm games against Leinster and Crusaders have sold out

Dec 12th 2023, 1:09 PM 6,142 Views 0 Comments

Guinness announced as Women's Six Nations sponsor, Cadbury announce new FAI deal
# Sponsorship
From The 42
# Sponsorship

Guinness announced as Women's Six Nations sponsor, Cadbury announce new FAI deal

Dec 12th 2023, 12:34 PM 3,164 Views 1 Comment

'It was crazy. As it got into the media, the buzz around it was unbelievable'
# Irish Abroad
From The 42
# Irish Abroad

'It was crazy. As it got into the media, the buzz around it was unbelievable'

Dec 12th 2023, 11:31 AM 6,651 Views 1 Comment

Beirne: Munster have 'no choice' but to win in Exeter
# Pressure
From The 42
# Pressure

Beirne: Munster have 'no choice' but to win in Exeter

Dec 12th 2023, 8:02 AM 4,424 Views 12 Comments

Cullen doesn't buy into 'narrative' about Leinster v La Rochelle games
# Rivalry
From The 42
# Rivalry

Cullen doesn't buy into 'narrative' about Leinster v La Rochelle games

Dec 12th 2023, 6:00 AM 8,181 Views 9 Comments

'In my opinion, Frawley stole the show'
# Rugby Weekly Extra
From The 42
# Rugby Weekly Extra

'In my opinion, Frawley stole the show'

Dec 11th 2023, 6:51 PM 9,342 Views 27 Comments

Munster hit supporter with stadium ban following incident with Bayonne lock
# Banned
From The 42
# Banned

Munster hit supporter with stadium ban following incident with Bayonne lock

Dec 11th 2023, 5:07 PM 10,470 Views 20 Comments

Blow for Connacht as Hansen ruled of clash with Saracens
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Blow for Connacht as Hansen ruled of clash with Saracens

Dec 11th 2023, 1:27 PM 4,330 Views 7 Comments

ROG and La Rochelle look to bounce back after 'small man syndrome' ban
# Edged Out
From The 42
# Edged Out

ROG and La Rochelle look to bounce back after 'small man syndrome' ban

Dec 11th 2023, 12:14 PM 12,287 Views 15 Comments

Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 to start in Sunderland and end at Twickenham
# Finalised
From The 42
# Finalised

Women’s Rugby World Cup in 2025 to start in Sunderland and end at Twickenham

Dec 11th 2023, 10:46 AM 1,197 Views 0 Comments

Who do you think should win the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year?
# Squad Goals
From The 42
# Squad Goals

Who do you think should win the RTÉ Sport Team of the Year?

Dec 11th 2023, 10:26 AM 4,390 Views 5 Comments

Connacht head coach Wilkins explains omission of captain Jack Carty
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Connacht head coach Wilkins explains omission of captain Jack Carty

Dec 11th 2023, 9:15 AM 9,327 Views 20 Comments

'We’ve got form on the road' - Bayonne draw puts pressure on Munster ahead of trip to Exeter
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

'We’ve got form on the road' - Bayonne draw puts pressure on Munster ahead of trip to Exeter

Dec 11th 2023, 7:00 AM 3,096 Views 8 Comments

Connors leaves La Rochelle's big men wondering where their legs went
# Chopper
From The 42
# Chopper

Connors leaves La Rochelle's big men wondering where their legs went

Dec 11th 2023, 6:00 AM 12,749 Views 9 Comments

The 27-year-old impressed on what was just his second Champions Cup appearance.

'A titan of rugby union' - Syd Millar dies, aged 89
# RIP
From The 42
# RIP

'A titan of rugby union' - Syd Millar dies, aged 89

Updated Dec 10th 2023, 9:16 PM 4,496 Views 8 Comments

Rumours of the Premiership's demise have been greatly exaggerated
# Champions Cup Talking Points
From The 42
# Champions Cup Talking Points

Rumours of the Premiership's demise have been greatly exaggerated

Dec 10th 2023, 9:15 PM 4,885 Views 5 Comments
  • Leinster laid down a marker with a big win away to defending champions La Rochelle
  • But it was a disappointing weekend for Connacht, Ulster and Munster
'It's a great start. It's nice to see smiles on supporters' faces'
# Job Done
From The 42
# Job Done

'It's a great start. It's nice to see smiles on supporters' faces'

Dec 10th 2023, 7:02 PM 8,717 Views 22 Comments

Ireland 7s miss out on bronze after extra-time defeat to Fiji
# Confident
From The 42
# Confident

Ireland 7s miss out on bronze after extra-time defeat to Fiji

Updated Dec 10th 2023, 5:58 PM 7,951 Views 5 Comments

Gritty, smart Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle
# Battle
From The 42
# Battle

Gritty, smart Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle

Dec 10th 2023, 5:18 PM 12,524 Views 101 Comments

As it happened: La Rochelle v Leinster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 10th 2023, 2:19 PM

As it happened: La Rochelle v Leinster, Champions Cup

Eddie Jones to be re-appointed as Japan head coach - reports
# Fast Eddie
From The 42
# Fast Eddie

Eddie Jones to be re-appointed as Japan head coach - reports

Dec 10th 2023, 12:08 PM 3,005 Views 5 Comments

'We weren't clinical at all' - Blunt attack a sore point for Munster
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'We weren't clinical at all' - Blunt attack a sore point for Munster

Dec 10th 2023, 8:00 AM 5,836 Views 19 Comments

Today feels far more important than just a pool game for Leinster
# Showdown
From The 42
# Showdown

Today feels far more important than just a pool game for Leinster

Dec 10th 2023, 6:30 AM 5,224 Views 9 Comments

Toulouse blow away Cardiff, Bulls ease past 14-man Sarries, and last-gasp Exeter stun Toulon
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Toulouse blow away Cardiff, Bulls ease past 14-man Sarries, and last-gasp Exeter stun Toulon

Updated Dec 9th 2023, 9:44 PM 5,860 Views 0 Comments

'It just wasn’t a good enough version of us' - Rowntree
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'It just wasn’t a good enough version of us' - Rowntree

Dec 9th 2023, 8:33 PM 6,239 Views 6 Comments

Bayonne strike late to steal famous draw on frustrating night for Munster
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Bayonne strike late to steal famous draw on frustrating night for Munster

Dec 9th 2023, 7:36 PM 7,865 Views 74 Comments

Here are your seven nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
# SPOTY
From The 42
# SPOTY

Here are your seven nominees for RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year

Dec 9th 2023, 6:48 PM 19,025 Views 9 Comments

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