Dublin: 5 °C Friday 16 January, 2026

Rugby - Last week 4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

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

Sat 10:39 PM 2,868 Views 9 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

Sat 9:07 PM 2,697 Views 30 Comments

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
# Thriller
From The 42
# Thriller

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

Sat 7:37 PM 47 Views 4 Comments

LIVE: Leinster v La Rochelle, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Sat 4:45 PM

LIVE: Leinster v 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

Sat 8:00 AM 95 Views 0 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

Sat 7:30 AM 200 Views 0 Comments

Munster's Ben O'Connor earns big opportunity in Toulon
# Wingman
From The 42
# Wingman

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

Sat 7:15 AM 405 Views 0 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

Sat 6:30 AM 12 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'

Sat 6:15 AM 8 Views 0 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 410 Views 7 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 192 Views 3 Comments

Video: Is Joey Carbery the best Irish 10 when fit?
# Video
From The 42
# Video

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

Jan 9th 2026, 4:23 PM 644 Views 3 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 1,344 Views 6 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 2,756 Views 21 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 1,554 Views 3 Comments

Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier

Jan 9th 2026, 12:52 PM 1,416 Views 2 Comments

JJ Kenny to make Champions Cup debut as Leinster face strong La Rochelle
# So We Meet Again
From The 42
# So We Meet Again

JJ Kenny to make Champions Cup debut as Leinster face strong La Rochelle

Jan 9th 2026, 12:16 PM 239 Views 0 Comments

Munster make 10 changes for Champions Cup trip to Toulon
# On The Road
From The 42
# On The Road

Munster make 10 changes for Champions Cup trip to Toulon

Jan 9th 2026, 12:03 PM 830 Views 5 Comments

Family and Skibbereen at heart of Coombes' Munster motivation
# Pride
From The 42
# Pride

Family and Skibbereen at heart of Coombes' Munster motivation

Jan 9th 2026, 6:45 AM 0 Views 0 Comments

'He's very independent' - Van der Flier on playing against Van der Flier
# Family
From The 42
# Family

'He's very independent' - Van der Flier on playing against Van der Flier

Jan 9th 2026, 6:00 AM 0 Views 0 Comments

What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?
# Explainer
From The 42
# Explainer

What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?

Jan 8th 2026, 1:53 PM 597 Views 3 Comments

'I know the places we can take it' - Casey confident Munster can find top form
# Belief
From The 42
# Belief

'I know the places we can take it' - Casey confident Munster can find top form

Jan 8th 2026, 7:00 AM 296 Views 0 Comments

Switching to tighthead, bloody ears, and Springboks lessons
# Prop Life
From The 42
# Prop Life

Switching to tighthead, bloody ears, and Springboks lessons

Jan 8th 2026, 6:30 AM 529 Views 0 Comments

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ulster's trip to Cheetahs
# Blow
From The 42
# Blow

Jacob Stockdale ruled out of Ulster's trip to Cheetahs

Jan 7th 2026, 6:27 PM 1,123 Views 1 Comment

France's Lucu a doubt for Six Nations opener vs Ireland
# Injury Blow
From The 42
# Injury Blow

France's Lucu a doubt for Six Nations opener vs Ireland

Jan 7th 2026, 3:01 PM 2,034 Views 6 Comments

Champions Cup preview, Connacht's D, and policing the breakdown
'We absolutely need to be better' - Munster turn focus to Toulon
# Challenge
From The 42
# Challenge

'We absolutely need to be better' - Munster turn focus to Toulon

Jan 7th 2026, 6:45 AM 136 Views 1 Comment

'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend
# Dark Arts
From The 42
# Dark Arts

'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend

Jan 6th 2026, 9:13 PM 836 Views 0 Comments

There was a handful of penalties against the Irish provinces in this area last weekend.

'We're very thin on the ground in our back three positions'
# Depleted
From The 42
# Depleted

'We're very thin on the ground in our back three positions'

Jan 6th 2026, 8:11 PM 2,869 Views 9 Comments

Munster's John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen out for Toulon clash
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Munster's John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen out for Toulon clash

Jan 6th 2026, 2:54 PM 2,374 Views 14 Comments

Entertaining Ulster head for Amsterdam on crest of wave
# Suftum
From The 42
# Suftum

Entertaining Ulster head for Amsterdam on crest of wave

Jan 6th 2026, 12:54 PM 532 Views 1 Comment

Richie Murphy’s men are staying true to their attacking philosophy this season.

Munster and Leinster get English referees for Champions Cup
# Appointments
From The 42
# Appointments

Munster and Leinster get English referees for Champions Cup

Jan 6th 2026, 11:26 AM 2,949 Views 44 Comments

Furlong a doubt as Leinster brace for big scrum test from La Rochelle
# No Scrum No Win
From The 42
# No Scrum No Win

Furlong a doubt as Leinster brace for big scrum test from La Rochelle

Jan 6th 2026, 7:00 AM 325 Views 3 Comments

Over 35,000 tickets sold for Leinster and La Rochelle's latest battle
# Rivalry
From The 42
# Rivalry

Over 35,000 tickets sold for Leinster and La Rochelle's latest battle

Jan 6th 2026, 6:00 AM 119 Views 0 Comments

Ward bros and Ulster trounce Munster; Leinster satisfy their need for speed against Connacht
Robbie Henshaw fit for Leinster's clash with La Rochelle
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Robbie Henshaw fit for Leinster's clash with La Rochelle

Jan 5th 2026, 1:55 PM 993 Views 9 Comments

Lancaster says Connacht will double down on faith in young players
# Sowing The Seeds
From The 42
# Sowing The Seeds

Lancaster says Connacht will double down on faith in young players

Jan 5th 2026, 7:30 AM 261 Views 2 Comments

Sheehan: 'I feel like now I’m clicking, I’m back match fit'
# Sharp
From The 42
# Sharp

Sheehan: 'I feel like now I’m clicking, I’m back match fit'

Jan 5th 2026, 6:30 AM 178 Views 1 Comment

'We're not playing rugby anywhere near what we think we're capable of'
# Form
From The 42
# Form

'We're not playing rugby anywhere near what we think we're capable of'

Jan 5th 2026, 6:00 AM 262 Views 3 Comments