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'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster
# Impact
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# Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

Apr 8th 2026, 6:30 AM 3,221 Views 12 Comments

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup
# Onto The Next
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# Onto The Next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

Apr 7th 2026, 7:30 PM 1,986 Views 0 Comments

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

Apr 7th 2026, 6:52 PM 427 Views 2 Comments

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht
# Last Push
From The 42
# Last Push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

Apr 7th 2026, 6:21 PM 2,081 Views 4 Comments

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle

Apr 7th 2026, 1:42 PM 72 Views 0 Comments

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's progress, Munster's misery, wins for Connacht and Ulster
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Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale
# U-turn
From The 42
# U-turn

Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale

Apr 7th 2026, 10:25 AM 2,528 Views 3 Comments

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season
# Iceman
From The 42
# Iceman

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season

Apr 7th 2026, 7:53 AM 260 Views 0 Comments

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up
# No Room For Error
From The 42
# No Room For Error

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up

Apr 7th 2026, 6:45 AM 2,575 Views 9 Comments

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht
# Decision Time
From The 42
# Decision Time

Stuart Lancaster hopeful Shamus Hurley-Langton will commit future to Connacht

Apr 6th 2026, 2:24 PM 2,865 Views 25 Comments

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC
# Sole Focus
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# Sole Focus

'We still have an opportunity of a trophy' - Munster look to save season in URC

Apr 6th 2026, 6:00 AM 3,833 Views 34 Comments

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh
# Work To Do
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# Work To Do

Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh

Apr 6th 2026, 6:00 AM 33 Views 0 Comments

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals
# Dates For The Diary
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# Dates For The Diary

Fixture details and TV information for Champions Cup/Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Apr 5th 2026, 9:26 PM 5,075 Views 1 Comment

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'To give up three intercept tries, it's highly unusual' - Cullen

Apr 5th 2026, 8:48 PM 2,145 Views 8 Comments

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight
# Emphatic
From The 42
# Emphatic

Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles crush Leicester to reach last eight

Apr 5th 2026, 7:20 PM 2,580 Views 13 Comments

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh
# Chaotic
From The 42
# Chaotic

7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

Apr 5th 2026, 7:19 PM 6,557 Views 47 Comments

The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes.

Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16 From The 42
Live Apr 5th 2026, 4:40 PM

Leinster 49-31 Edinburgh, Champions Cup, Round of 16

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form
# Preview
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# Preview

Leinster step into Champions Cup knockouts still searching for best form

Apr 5th 2026, 6:30 AM 128 Views 0 Comments

Munster's shortcomings play into ruthless Exeter's hands
# Regrets
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# Regrets

Munster's shortcomings play into ruthless Exeter's hands

Apr 5th 2026, 6:00 AM 177 Views 0 Comments

Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot

Apr 4th 2026, 10:24 PM 843 Views 13 Comments

The Irish side will next meet La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup.

Toulon, Bath reach last 8 of Champions Cup
# Winning
From The 42
# Winning

Toulon, Bath reach last 8 of Champions Cup

Apr 4th 2026, 5:34 PM 343 Views 2 Comments

'If you’re down 31 points, it’s going to be hard to come back' - McMillan
# Down And Out
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# Down And Out

'If you’re down 31 points, it’s going to be hard to come back' - McMillan

Apr 4th 2026, 3:34 PM 5,429 Views 29 Comments

Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz
# Campaign Over
From The 42
# Campaign Over

Munster crash out of Challenge Cup after Exeter's first-half blitz

Apr 4th 2026, 2:17 PM 6,801 Views 76 Comments

Clayton McMillan’s men were taken apart by the Chiefs in the opening 40 minutes.

As it happened: Exeter v Munster, Challenge Cup round of 16 From The 42
Live Apr 4th 2026, 12:04 PM

As it happened: Exeter v Munster, Challenge Cup round of 16

Lancaster: Connacht centre Forde has same attributes as Henshaw
# High Praise
From The 42
# High Praise

Lancaster: Connacht centre Forde has same attributes as Henshaw

Apr 4th 2026, 10:44 AM 3,774 Views 13 Comments

'When you run out with Tadhg, it lifts everyone. He's world-class'
# Leaders
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# Leaders

'When you run out with Tadhg, it lifts everyone. He's world-class'

Apr 4th 2026, 7:45 AM 1,551 Views 9 Comments

The Munster captain has been making turnovers since the beginning of his career.

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol
# History Lesson
From The 42
# History Lesson

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol

Apr 4th 2026, 7:15 AM 598 Views 0 Comments

'If you're an international player, you're meant to be one of the bigger players'
# High Standards
From The 42
# High Standards

'If you're an international player, you're meant to be one of the bigger players'

Apr 4th 2026, 6:45 AM 3,317 Views 7 Comments

'We've got some really good talent' - McMillan believes as Munster face Exeter
# SUAF
From The 42
# SUAF

'We've got some really good talent' - McMillan believes as Munster face Exeter

Apr 4th 2026, 6:00 AM 50 Views 0 Comments

Northampton edge Castres in 13-try Champions Cup battle
# Thriller
From The 42
# Thriller

Northampton edge Castres in 13-try Champions Cup battle

Apr 3rd 2026, 10:42 PM 2,880 Views 1 Comment

In-form Connacht beat Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals
# Progress
From The 42
# Progress

In-form Connacht beat Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Apr 3rd 2026, 9:53 PM 6,091 Views 59 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# Test
From The 42
# Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Apr 3rd 2026, 5:00 PM 280 Views 1 Comment

How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster's strong hand, Munster's trip, and the Challenge Cup
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Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys

Apr 3rd 2026, 12:41 PM 38 Views 0 Comments

Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh

Apr 3rd 2026, 12:23 PM 681 Views 2 Comments

'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach
# Big Job
From The 42
# Big Job

'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach

Apr 3rd 2026, 7:00 AM 105 Views 0 Comments

'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'
# Familiar Faces
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# Familiar Faces

'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'

Apr 3rd 2026, 6:00 AM 3,926 Views 5 Comments

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament
# French Flyer
From The 42
# French Flyer

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament

Apr 2nd 2026, 7:20 PM 2,358 Views 6 Comments

"I don't think we're taking anything lightly" – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in
# The Business End
From The 42
# The Business End

"I don't think we're taking anything lightly" – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in

Apr 2nd 2026, 6:00 PM 872 Views 1 Comment

Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter

Apr 2nd 2026, 2:53 PM 858 Views 10 Comments

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