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Rugby - January January 2026

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game
# Moving On
From The 42
# Moving On

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

Jan 13th 2026, 6:30 PM 1,750 Views 15 Comments

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury

Updated Jan 13th 2026, 2:52 PM 7,453 Views 7 Comments

Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester
# Blow
From The 42
# Blow

Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester

Jan 13th 2026, 2:48 PM 11,609 Views 50 Comments

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
# Change Of Plan
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# Change Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

Jan 13th 2026, 1:36 PM 6,652 Views 8 Comments

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations
# Injury List
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# Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

Jan 13th 2026, 12:01 PM 2,512 Views 8 Comments

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'
# 10 Questions
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# 10 Questions

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'

Jan 13th 2026, 7:00 AM 10,125 Views 19 Comments

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster
# Impact
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# Impact

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster

Jan 13th 2026, 6:30 AM 3,164 Views 15 Comments

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming
# Irish Abroad
From The 42
# Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

Jan 12th 2026, 9:15 PM 2,678 Views 29 Comments

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup
# Projections
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# Projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

Jan 12th 2026, 7:08 PM 4,569 Views 25 Comments

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy
# Injury List
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# Injury List

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy

Jan 12th 2026, 3:26 PM 4,315 Views 23 Comments

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel
# Total Recall
From The 42
# Total Recall

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel

Jan 12th 2026, 2:14 PM 1,155 Views 1 Comment

Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon
Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?
# Depth Chart
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# Depth Chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Jan 12th 2026, 2:13 PM 4,008 Views 32 Comments

Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon
# Missed Opportunity
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# Missed Opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

Jan 12th 2026, 7:00 AM 2,873 Views 16 Comments

Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip
# On A Roll
From The 42
# On A Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

Jan 12th 2026, 6:00 AM 2,595 Views 2 Comments

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled
# Weekend In Amsterdam
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# Weekend In Amsterdam

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled

Jan 11th 2026, 8:59 PM 7,555 Views 32 Comments

The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

Jan 11th 2026, 8:31 PM 3,875 Views 15 Comments

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster

Jan 11th 2026, 4:43 PM 9,744 Views 30 Comments

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon
# Report
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# Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

Jan 11th 2026, 3:07 PM 4,549 Views 52 Comments

The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier
# Agonising
From The 42
# Agonising

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier

Jan 11th 2026, 3:05 PM 5,975 Views 25 Comments

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands
# Feet Up
From The 42
# Feet Up

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands

Jan 11th 2026, 12:55 PM 4,822 Views 22 Comments

As it happened: Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Jan 11th 2026, 12:16 PM

As it happened: Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup

'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle
# Character
From The 42
# Character

'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle

Jan 11th 2026, 7:00 AM 3,245 Views 25 Comments

Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans
# Preview
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# Preview

Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans

Jan 11th 2026, 6:30 AM 2,044 Views 24 Comments

Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont

Jan 10th 2026, 10:39 PM 6,566 Views 17 Comments

'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster
# Dramatic
From The 42
# Dramatic

'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster

Jan 10th 2026, 9:07 PM 5,061 Views 45 Comments

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
# Thriller
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# Thriller

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Jan 10th 2026, 7:37 PM 7,762 Views 81 Comments

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.

As it happened: Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Jan 10th 2026, 4:45 PM

As it happened: Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup

Carbery returns as Ireland's game of musical chairs at 10 continues
# Tumultuous
From The 42
# Tumultuous

Carbery returns as Ireland's game of musical chairs at 10 continues

Jan 10th 2026, 8:00 AM 15,982 Views 26 Comments

The pecking order at out-half in the Ireland squad has been ever-changing.

Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry

Jan 10th 2026, 7:30 AM 2,663 Views 0 Comments

Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon
# Wingman
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# Wingman

Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon

Jan 10th 2026, 7:15 AM 5,975 Views 13 Comments

'What the tournament needs' - Leinster amped for latest chapter with La Rochelle
# Rivals
From The 42
# Rivals

'What the tournament needs' - Leinster amped for latest chapter with La Rochelle

Jan 10th 2026, 6:30 AM 1,218 Views 0 Comments

'I feel like I have a lot to give to Ulster and to professional rugby'
# Desire
From The 42
# Desire

'I feel like I have a lot to give to Ulster and to professional rugby'

Jan 10th 2026, 6:15 AM 3,202 Views 8 Comments

Bath and Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last 16
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

Bath and Edinburgh close in on Champions Cup last 16

Jan 9th 2026, 10:45 PM 2,671 Views 11 Comments

Ulster v Cheetahs Challenge Cup clash to be played behind closed doors at alternative venue
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Ulster v Cheetahs Challenge Cup clash to be played behind closed doors at alternative venue

Jan 9th 2026, 5:34 PM 4,899 Views 20 Comments

Video: Is Joey Carbery the best Irish 10 when fit?
# Video
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# Video

Video: Is Joey Carbery the best Irish 10 when fit?

Jan 9th 2026, 4:23 PM 3,150 Views 23 Comments

Cullen confirms Carbery conversations | Europe preview
Porter and Lowe miss Leinster's clash with La Rochelle due to injury
# Injury Update
From The 42
# Injury Update

Porter and Lowe miss Leinster's clash with La Rochelle due to injury

Jan 9th 2026, 3:25 PM 4,417 Views 12 Comments

'We've had conversations' - Cullen confirms Leinster close to Carbery deal
# Homecoming
From The 42
# Homecoming

'We've had conversations' - Cullen confirms Leinster close to Carbery deal

Jan 9th 2026, 1:29 PM 11,104 Views 65 Comments

The 30-year-old is set for a return to Irish rugby next season.

Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs

Jan 9th 2026, 1:05 PM 2,274 Views 5 Comments