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Rugby - Tuesday 3 February, 2026

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be
# Les Blues
From The 42
# Les Blues

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be

Tue 5:00 PM 1,154 Views 4 Comments

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
# Opportunity
From The 42
# Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

Tue 3:23 PM 1,034 Views 5 Comments

Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
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Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

Tue 12:14 PM 4,184 Views 14 Comments

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland
# Back In Action
From The 42
# Back In Action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

Tue 10:45 AM 1,193 Views 6 Comments

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland
# Big Chance
From The 42
# Big Chance

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland

Tue 10:06 AM 679 Views 1 Comment

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

Tue 8:00 AM 1 View 0 Comments

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'
# Respect
From The 42
# Respect

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'

Tue 6:00 AM 3,374 Views 6 Comments

Rugby - Monday 2 February, 2026

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed
# Dates For Diary
From The 42
# Dates For Diary

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed

Mon 10:13 PM 690 Views 2 Comments

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
# Bienvenue
From The 42
# Bienvenue

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

Mon 8:30 PM 185 Views 1 Comment

The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster
# Making A Switch
From The 42
# Making A Switch

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster

Mon 7:40 PM 2,866 Views 15 Comments

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise
# Possible XV
From The 42
# Possible XV

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise

Mon 7:00 PM 15,631 Views 42 Comments

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start
# Teamsheet
From The 42
# Teamsheet

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start

Mon 2:48 PM 1,120 Views 5 Comments

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus
# Fronting Up
From The 42
# Fronting Up

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus

Mon 7:15 AM 203 Views 0 Comments

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman
# Front Row Union
From The 42
# Front Row Union

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman

Mon 6:30 AM 341 Views 2 Comments

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France
# Words Of Warning
From The 42
# Words Of Warning

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France

Mon 6:00 AM 710 Views 5 Comments

Rugby - Sunday 1 February, 2026

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport
# Toto
From The 42
# Toto

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

Feb 1st 2026, 8:30 PM 138 Views 0 Comments

‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning
# Celtic Challenge
From The 42
# Celtic Challenge

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning

Feb 1st 2026, 5:45 PM 1,388 Views 1 Comment

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp

Feb 1st 2026, 4:29 PM 4,697 Views 6 Comments

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory

Feb 1st 2026, 10:32 AM 389 Views 2 Comments

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'
# Pride
From The 42
# Pride

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'

Feb 1st 2026, 6:00 AM 103 Views 1 Comment

Rugby - Last week 25th January 2026 - 7th February 2026

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'

Jan 31st 2026, 11:26 PM 662 Views 4 Comments

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point
# URC
From The 42
# URC

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point

Jan 31st 2026, 9:56 PM 1,468 Views 7 Comments

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement
# Disappointment
From The 42
# Disappointment

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement

Jan 31st 2026, 9:32 PM 1,050 Views 0 Comments

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh
# Impressive
From The 42
# Impressive

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh

Jan 31st 2026, 8:10 PM 160 Views 2 Comments

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre
# URC
From The 42
# URC

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre

Jan 31st 2026, 5:45 PM 242 Views 0 Comments

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player

Jan 31st 2026, 1:19 PM 1,456 Views 8 Comments

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal
# Training Camp
From The 42
# Training Camp

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal

Jan 31st 2026, 12:01 PM 19 Views 0 Comments

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'
# Game Wrecker
From The 42
# Game Wrecker

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

Jan 31st 2026, 6:30 AM 140 Views 0 Comments

24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow
# Report
From The 42
# Report

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow

Jan 30th 2026, 10:16 PM 55 Views 1 Comment

Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest.

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts
# Hot Prospects
From The 42
# Hot Prospects

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

Jan 30th 2026, 8:17 PM 2,173 Views 2 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# It's Quiziness Time
From The 42
# It's Quiziness Time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Jan 30th 2026, 5:00 PM 2,483 Views 1 Comment

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension
# New Deal
From The 42
# New Deal

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension

Jan 30th 2026, 2:53 PM 2,392 Views 6 Comments

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out
Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff

Jan 30th 2026, 12:49 PM 1,672 Views 1 Comment

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium
# United Rugby Championship
From The 42
# United Rugby Championship

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium

Jan 30th 2026, 12:44 PM 583 Views 2 Comments

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre
# Italian Job
From The 42
# Italian Job

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre

Jan 30th 2026, 12:25 PM 2,133 Views 9 Comments

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'
# Family Pride
From The 42
# Family Pride

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'

Jan 30th 2026, 7:00 AM 254 Views 2 Comments

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations
# Penalty Count
From The 42
# Penalty Count

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations

Jan 30th 2026, 6:30 AM 59 Views 0 Comments

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'
# Aoife Wafer Interview
From The 42
# Aoife Wafer Interview

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'

Jan 30th 2026, 6:00 AM 67 Views 0 Comments

Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.

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