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Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster
# Reinforcements
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# Reinforcements

Lions and Snyman return for Leinster's clash with Munster

Oct 16th 2025, 2:20 PM 3,785 Views 28 Comments

Farrell looks to develop competition around Ireland's familiar core
# November Tests
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# November Tests

Farrell looks to develop competition around Ireland's familiar core

Oct 16th 2025, 12:47 PM 1,230 Views 4 Comments

The Ireland boss has opted for the usual continuity, but there are some fresher faces in the group.

Connacht's Lions return for Bulls' visit
# URC
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# URC

Connacht's Lions return for Bulls' visit

Oct 16th 2025, 12:42 PM 2,099 Views 17 Comments

Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar
# Change
From The 42
# Change

Rugby Championship shelved next year, back for 2027 in new calendar

Oct 16th 2025, 7:55 AM 654 Views 1 Comment

Ireland have another explosive prospect in 22-year-old McCarthy
# Loosehead
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# Loosehead

Ireland have another explosive prospect in 22-year-old McCarthy

Oct 15th 2025, 8:10 PM 48 Views 0 Comments

The Leinster man was outstanding in a talented Ireland U20 team in 2023.

'Sometimes I'm a little bit too demanding, but the players have been brilliant'
# Standards
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# Standards

'Sometimes I'm a little bit too demanding, but the players have been brilliant'

Oct 15th 2025, 4:54 PM 3,988 Views 0 Comments

Uncapped McCarthy included in Ireland squad for November
# Named
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# Named

Uncapped McCarthy included in Ireland squad for November

Oct 15th 2025, 4:14 PM 1,021 Views 13 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The Big Leinster-Munster Preview
Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360
# Tough Stance
From The 42
# Tough Stance

Ten-year ban for Australian rugby league players joining 'counterfeit' R360

Oct 15th 2025, 7:52 AM 1,541 Views 5 Comments

'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'
# Rivalry
From The 42
# Rivalry

'I didn't realise it was a big deal but everyone was sending the memes'

Oct 15th 2025, 7:18 AM 2,711 Views 5 Comments

The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season
# Comment
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# Comment

The Prendergast v Crowley circus rolls into town for another season

Oct 15th 2025, 6:30 AM 1,080 Views 16 Comments

Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties
# Dates For Diary
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# Dates For Diary

Aviva Stadium to host Leinster's two Champions Cup home pool ties

Oct 14th 2025, 10:36 AM 47 Views 0 Comments

'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'
# Stand Up And Fight
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# Stand Up And Fight

'Unless we’re able for this challenge, go and do something else'

Oct 14th 2025, 7:15 AM 534 Views 1 Comment

Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain
# Interview
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# Interview

Van der Flier on Lions 'mixed emotions' and leading Leinster as captain

Oct 14th 2025, 7:00 AM 267 Views 0 Comments

Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge
# Skipper
From The 42
# Skipper

Major boost for Munster as Beirne brings intelligent edge

Oct 14th 2025, 6:15 AM 458 Views 0 Comments

Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Snyman in mix for Leinster's Croke Park meeting with Munster

Oct 14th 2025, 6:00 AM 2,220 Views 7 Comments

Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster
# Squad Update
From The 42
# Squad Update

Henshaw to be assessed, while Larmour may return for Leinster's meeting with Munster

Oct 13th 2025, 2:19 PM 2,042 Views 16 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Stockdale or Osborne at 15, Cardiff & Connacht’s Fyre Festival & Leinster/Munster in Croker
Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad
# Reinforcement
From The 42
# Reinforcement

Carter Gordon rushed back from rugby league into Wallabies tour squad

Oct 13th 2025, 9:30 AM 57 Views 0 Comments

All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

All Blacks name squad and state intention to sweep northern sides during tour

Oct 13th 2025, 9:22 AM 145 Views 0 Comments

'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'Jamie's amazing because he's got great versatility' - Cullen praises Osborne and Byrne

Oct 13th 2025, 6:15 AM 463 Views 0 Comments

Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'
# Strong Start
From The 42
# Strong Start

Ulster coach Richie Murphy: 'We want to be a little bit unpredictable in our game'

Oct 12th 2025, 11:33 AM 1,227 Views 4 Comments

Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Stuart Lancaster: 'It’s a painful lesson but if we use it in the right way it can motivate us'

Oct 12th 2025, 10:59 AM 6,832 Views 11 Comments

Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'
# Aftermath
From The 42
# Aftermath

Extract: 'Rugby was non-negotiable at home . . . I can see the hole it has left in my brother's life'

Oct 12th 2025, 9:00 AM 4,716 Views 0 Comments

'French rugby is on the precipice of becoming an international behemoth'
# YouTube
From The 42
# YouTube

'French rugby is on the precipice of becoming an international behemoth'

Oct 12th 2025, 7:30 AM 57 Views 0 Comments

FR-UK Rugby broadcasts Pro D2 games on YouTube, with hopes of gaining Top 14 rights too.

Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht
# Tense
From The 42
# Tense

Bowen double helps Cardiff edge arm-wrestle with Connacht

Oct 11th 2025, 10:22 PM 1,196 Views 10 Comments

Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls
# Suftum
From The 42
# Suftum

Ulster impress in bonus point defeat of Bulls

Oct 11th 2025, 10:01 PM 935 Views 5 Comments

St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries
# Wrap
From The 42
# Wrap

St Mary's unbeaten at top of AIL table, Ulster Academy winger Graham scores 6 tries

Oct 11th 2025, 9:17 PM 1,698 Views 1 Comment

Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season
# Blues Cruise
From The 42
# Blues Cruise

Leinster power past Sharks to record first URC win of season

Oct 11th 2025, 7:46 PM 3,161 Views 32 Comments

'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'Fight to the bitter end' - McMillan hails Munster's bench press

Oct 11th 2025, 11:54 AM 2,377 Views 25 Comments

Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Returning Lions should help Leinster put slow start behind them

Oct 11th 2025, 8:00 AM 110 Views 0 Comments

'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'
# Tom O'Toole
From The 42
# Tom O'Toole

'This year, I just want to enjoy my rugby and channel my energy in the right way'

Oct 11th 2025, 7:15 AM 1,071 Views 0 Comments

Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff
# Away Day
From The 42
# Away Day

Lancaster's Connacht get rolling again away to clever Cardiff

Oct 11th 2025, 6:30 AM 1,246 Views 0 Comments

Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start
# Fingertips
From The 42
# Fingertips

Edinburgh suffer four sin bins as Munster dig deep to maintain winning start

Oct 10th 2025, 9:51 PM 291 Views 12 Comments

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster/Sharks recall big guns, Ulster & Connacht back in action & Ireland ‘A’ to face Spain
O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff
# On The Road
From The 42
# On The Road

O'Brien in, Prendergast captain again as Connacht name team for Cardiff

Oct 10th 2025, 12:58 PM 3,162 Views 11 Comments

First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls
# Team News
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# Team News

First starts for Ulster's summer signings as Baloucoune back for Bulls

Oct 10th 2025, 12:20 PM 2,504 Views 11 Comments

Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash
# Round Three
From The 42
# Round Three

Van der Flier captains Leinster for first time as Lions return for Sharks clash

Oct 10th 2025, 12:16 PM 4,803 Views 41 Comments

Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés
# Development
From The 42
# Development

Ireland A confirmed for November clash with Spain in Leganés

Oct 10th 2025, 11:12 AM 2,407 Views 8 Comments

PodcastThe 42FM
Blathnaid Raleigh on the aftermath of a rape trial and the two sides of sport
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