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Erasmus brings back Sacha and big guns for Ireland clash
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Erasmus brings back Sacha and big guns for Ireland clash

Thu 12:58 PM 2,606 Views 19 Comments

'It's quite good that in Leinster, you're training against similar pictures'
# Wing Man
From The 42
# Wing Man

'It's quite good that in Leinster, you're training against similar pictures'

Thu 6:00 AM 422 Views 3 Comments

'I'm aware it's a big price' - IRFU defends ticket pricing as Union reports €4.2 million loss
# Finances
From The 42
# Finances

'I'm aware it's a big price' - IRFU defends ticket pricing as Union reports €4.2 million loss

Wed 6:30 PM 261 Views 3 Comments

Prendergast set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks
# Possible Team
From The 42
# Possible Team

Prendergast set to start at 10 for Ireland against the Springboks

Wed 6:04 PM 2,270 Views 15 Comments

Josh van der Flier, Garry Ringrose, and Bundee Aki may come into the starting XV.

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
James Tracy on South Africa's threats and Ireland's potential opportunities
James Tracy joins Ciarán Kennedy to look ahead to the big one, Ireland vs South Africa at the Aviva Stadium.
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Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Daly returns as England ring changes for Argentina Test

Wed 2:50 PM 517 Views 1 Comment

Munster confirm signing of former Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
# New Man In
From The 42
# New Man In

Munster confirm signing of former Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa

Wed 11:30 AM 670 Views 3 Comments

South Africa's Franco Mostert cleared to play Ireland after Italy red card is dismissed
# Overturned
From The 42
# Overturned

South Africa's Franco Mostert cleared to play Ireland after Italy red card is dismissed

Wed 10:46 AM 1,505 Views 12 Comments

'To be involved in the Lions Tests, it was a dream come true'
# Test Lion
From The 42
# Test Lion

'To be involved in the Lions Tests, it was a dream come true'

Wed 8:49 AM 212 Views 0 Comments

'The culture that the coaches and players have bought into has been unbelievable'
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

'The culture that the coaches and players have bought into has been unbelievable'

Wed 6:30 AM 901 Views 0 Comments

Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa
# Familiar Face
From The 42
# Familiar Face

Munster set to sign ex-Leinster tighthead Michael Alaalatoa

Tue 9:12 PM 1,994 Views 3 Comments

South Africa's Du Toit denies Ireland game a grudge match
# Familiar Foes
From The 42
# Familiar Foes

South Africa's Du Toit denies Ireland game a grudge match

Tue 8:31 PM 383 Views 1 Comment

Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores
# Kicking
From The 42
# Kicking

Cross kicks, hang time, a spiral bomb, and Ireland's clinical scores

Tue 7:44 PM 396 Views 0 Comments

Ireland controlled their game against the Wallabies with clever use of the boot.

Samoa snatch final 2027 Rugby World Cup berth
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

Samoa snatch final 2027 Rugby World Cup berth

Tue 6:23 PM 2,726 Views 5 Comments

Ringrose and VDF 'hit the ground running' ahead of Boks game
# Reinforcements
From The 42
# Reinforcements

Ringrose and VDF 'hit the ground running' ahead of Boks game

Tue 5:35 PM 1,598 Views 2 Comments

Hooper's Australia 'completely believe' in Schmidt despite horror run
# About Schmidt
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# About Schmidt

Hooper's Australia 'completely believe' in Schmidt despite horror run

Nov 18th 2025, 2:09 PM 46 Views 0 Comments

France's Bielle-Biarrey up against three Springboks for World Rugby award
# Player Of The Year
From The 42
# Player Of The Year

France's Bielle-Biarrey up against three Springboks for World Rugby award

Nov 18th 2025, 11:08 AM 853 Views 21 Comments

Henshaw: Springboks clash 'a proper test to see where we're at'
# Up For It
From The 42
# Up For It

Henshaw: Springboks clash 'a proper test to see where we're at'

Nov 18th 2025, 6:30 AM 86 Views 0 Comments

Ireland set for another battle royale as Boks look to settle a score
# Another Chapter
From The 42
# Another Chapter

Ireland set for another battle royale as Boks look to settle a score

Nov 18th 2025, 6:00 AM 207 Views 0 Comments

The last four meetings between these two teams have been thrilling clashes.

Irish trio are part of the big, smart Springboks family
# Irish Abroad
From The 42
# Irish Abroad

Irish trio are part of the big, smart Springboks family

Nov 17th 2025, 5:28 PM 608 Views 1 Comment

Felix Jones, Jerry Flannery, and Paddy Sullivan work with the Springboks.

McCloskey to miss Springboks clash, Van der Flier and Ringrose available
# Update
From The 42
# Update

McCloskey to miss Springboks clash, Van der Flier and Ringrose available

Nov 17th 2025, 3:36 PM 192 Views 1 Comment

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Impressive Ireland tune up for Springboks showdown
'Are we treated fairly? I don't think so' - Boks unhappy with red cards
# Concerns
From The 42
# Concerns

'Are we treated fairly? I don't think so' - Boks unhappy with red cards

Nov 17th 2025, 1:05 PM 933 Views 8 Comments

Connacht's Byron Ralston to undergo surgery after suffering 'significant knee injury'
# Rough Break
From The 42
# Rough Break

Connacht's Byron Ralston to undergo surgery after suffering 'significant knee injury'

Nov 17th 2025, 12:27 PM 1,721 Views 4 Comments

World Rugby confirms details of new Nations Championship
# North V South
From The 42
# North V South

World Rugby confirms details of new Nations Championship

Nov 17th 2025, 9:44 AM 2,273 Views 9 Comments

Crowley or Prendergast? VDF straight back in? The Irish centre combo?
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Crowley or Prendergast? VDF straight back in? The Irish centre combo?

Nov 17th 2025, 6:30 AM 336 Views 0 Comments

'We're a very good side' - Farrell relishes Ireland's shot at the Boks
# Rivalry
From The 42
# Rivalry

'We're a very good side' - Farrell relishes Ireland's shot at the Boks

Nov 17th 2025, 5:00 AM 332 Views 0 Comments

Springboks add Mbonambi and Mchunu to squad for Ireland showdown
# Squad Update
From The 42
# Squad Update

Springboks add Mbonambi and Mchunu to squad for Ireland showdown

Nov 16th 2025, 9:17 PM 699 Views 1 Comment

'I thought I was in the Ireland A squad. I'm happy with how I'm going'
# First Start
From The 42
# First Start

'I thought I was in the Ireland A squad. I'm happy with how I'm going'

Nov 16th 2025, 7:57 PM 1,046 Views 1 Comment

Scotland are booed off as Argentina complete remarkable comeback win
# Los Pumas
From The 42
# Los Pumas

Scotland are booed off as Argentina complete remarkable comeback win

Nov 16th 2025, 6:05 PM 4,569 Views 31 Comments

Six-try Australia performance 'a brilliant launchpad' for South Africa challenge
# Steady Improvement
From The 42
# Steady Improvement

Six-try Australia performance 'a brilliant launchpad' for South Africa challenge

Nov 16th 2025, 1:22 PM 216 Views 0 Comments

'I had grieved for three-and-a-half years. I needed to start finding myself'
# Outlook
From The 42
# Outlook

'I had grieved for three-and-a-half years. I needed to start finding myself'

Nov 16th 2025, 6:30 AM 100 Views 0 Comments

Ireland international Anna McGann speaks about rugby, TikTok, business, and her late father, Mick.

Hansen adds life to Ireland's attack but a more thorough test awaits
# Comment
From The 42
# Comment

Hansen adds life to Ireland's attack but a more thorough test awaits

Nov 16th 2025, 6:00 AM 174 Views 0 Comments

Ireland-Australia scoreline 'exaggerated somewhat,' says disappointed Schmidt
# Reflections
From The 42
# Reflections

Ireland-Australia scoreline 'exaggerated somewhat,' says disappointed Schmidt

Nov 16th 2025, 12:33 AM 5,164 Views 19 Comments

Rugby - This month November 2025

'He's drawn attention to himself before he's even started!'
# Mack Is Back
From The 42
# Mack Is Back

'He's drawn attention to himself before he's even started!'

Nov 15th 2025, 11:43 PM 755 Views 0 Comments

Baird and Hansen stand out as Ireland prove too strong for Wallabies
# Marks Out Of 10
From The 42
# Marks Out Of 10

Baird and Hansen stand out as Ireland prove too strong for Wallabies

Nov 15th 2025, 11:28 PM 102 Views 0 Comments

Depoortere double helps France hold off spirited Fiji
# Too Good
From The 42
# Too Good

Depoortere double helps France hold off spirited Fiji

Nov 15th 2025, 10:52 PM 1,444 Views 1 Comment

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland 46-19 Australia: Snap reaction pod
Hansen hat-trick helps Farrell's Ireland to impressive win over Wallabies From The 42

Hansen hat-trick helps Farrell's Ireland to impressive win over Wallabies

Nov 15th 2025, 10:03 PM 226 Views 5 Comments

The home side made a brilliant start and then dominated the second half.

Wales's Evans denies Japan historic victory with last-gasp penalty
# Drama
From The 42
# Drama

Wales's Evans denies Japan historic victory with last-gasp penalty

Nov 15th 2025, 8:44 PM 790 Views 5 Comments

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