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Rugby - Last week 3rd May 2026 - 9th May 2026

Cullen's comments, Leinster's victory, and Ulster make a final
Beirne, Farrell, Jager, Kleyn and Nash all ruled out of Munster's trip to Connacht
# Sidelined
From The 42
# Sidelined

Beirne, Farrell, Jager, Kleyn and Nash all ruled out of Munster's trip to Connacht

Tue 1:49 PM 1,180 Views 4 Comments

Blow for Ulster as Stockdale to see surgeon, McCloskey a doubt for Challenge Cup final
# Injuries
From The 42
# Injuries

Blow for Ulster as Stockdale to see surgeon, McCloskey a doubt for Challenge Cup final

Tue 1:36 PM 259 Views 0 Comments

Hugo Keenan signs two-year contract extension for Leinster and Ireland
# Two More Years
From The 42
# Two More Years

Hugo Keenan signs two-year contract extension for Leinster and Ireland

Tue 12:29 PM 413 Views 0 Comments

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review
# Carry On
From The 42
# Carry On

RFU backs Steve Borthwick to lead England into 2027 World Cup after review

Tue 12:10 PM 854 Views 7 Comments

Connacht sign Leinster prop Jerry Cahir in next stop on remarkable pro rugby journey
# On The Move
From The 42
# On The Move

Connacht sign Leinster prop Jerry Cahir in next stop on remarkable pro rugby journey

Tue 10:17 AM 3,266 Views 15 Comments

'It hasn’t been a straight road, but we want to give ourselves the best chance to win both'
# Live Ambitions
From The 42
# Live Ambitions

'It hasn’t been a straight road, but we want to give ourselves the best chance to win both'

Tue 6:15 AM 780 Views 0 Comments

Denis Buckley to leave Connacht after 17 years
# Wave Goodbye
From The 42
# Wave Goodbye

Denis Buckley to leave Connacht after 17 years

Mon 6:28 PM 323 Views 1 Comment

Robbie Henshaw to miss Leinster's clash with Lions
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Robbie Henshaw to miss Leinster's clash with Lions

May 4th 2026, 4:47 PM 358 Views 2 Comments

'People think I’m talking nonsense but it’s a challenge' - Cullen
# Leo's Word
From The 42
# Leo's Word

'People think I’m talking nonsense but it’s a challenge' - Cullen

May 4th 2026, 6:00 AM 76 Views 0 Comments

Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to set up Champions Cup final with Leinster
# Jouez Jouez
From The 42
# Jouez Jouez

Brilliant Bordeaux clean out Bath to set up Champions Cup final with Leinster

May 3rd 2026, 5:17 PM 1,535 Views 16 Comments

Connacht conquerors Montpellier set up Challenge Cup final against Ulster
# Save The Date
From The 42
# Save The Date

Connacht conquerors Montpellier set up Challenge Cup final against Ulster

May 3rd 2026, 4:15 PM 552 Views 0 Comments

Leinster hope to muster the spirit of 2018 as they head to Bilbao
# Decider
From The 42
# Decider

Leinster hope to muster the spirit of 2018 as they head to Bilbao

May 3rd 2026, 6:00 AM 109 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - This month May 2026

'We stuck in the fight really well' - Murphy rejoices as Ulster prepare for crack at Europe
# Celebrations
From The 42
# Celebrations

'We stuck in the fight really well' - Murphy rejoices as Ulster prepare for crack at Europe

May 2nd 2026, 9:22 PM 1,453 Views 6 Comments

Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final
# Bound For Bilbao
From The 42
# Bound For Bilbao

Brilliant Ulster beat Exeter to reach Challenge Cup final

May 2nd 2026, 7:26 PM 4,458 Views 42 Comments

'You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen
# Meeja
From The 42
# Meeja

'You guys love throwing the boot into us, don't you? Whatever sells' - Cullen

May 2nd 2026, 7:03 PM 1,157 Views 4 Comments

Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon
# Toll
From The 42
# Toll

Conan 'bullish' as Leinster give update on injuries against Toulon

May 2nd 2026, 6:47 PM 1,064 Views 8 Comments

Leinster survive drama against Toulon to earn Champions Cup final spot
# Finalists
From The 42
# Finalists

Leinster survive drama against Toulon to earn Champions Cup final spot

May 2nd 2026, 5:07 PM 1,122 Views 21 Comments

Leo Cullen’s men seemed to be home and hosed at 29-11, but Toulon nearly came back.

LIVE: Leinster v Toulon, Champions Cup semi-final From The 42
Live May 2nd 2026, 2:00 PM

LIVE: Leinster v Toulon, Champions Cup semi-final

Harry Byrne starts a Champions Cup semi-final for the first time today
# Number 10
From The 42
# Number 10

Harry Byrne starts a Champions Cup semi-final for the first time today

May 2nd 2026, 7:30 AM 177 Views 1 Comment

'We deserve this shot at a big team' - Ulster's Jack Murphy gears up for Chiefs test
# Crunch Time
From The 42
# Crunch Time

'We deserve this shot at a big team' - Ulster's Jack Murphy gears up for Chiefs test

May 2nd 2026, 6:45 AM 300 Views 0 Comments

Champions Cup love affair has reignited sleeping giant Toulon after turbulent season
# Opposition Report
From The 42
# Opposition Report

Champions Cup love affair has reignited sleeping giant Toulon after turbulent season

May 2nd 2026, 6:30 AM 218 Views 4 Comments

Toulon stand in the way of Leinster's return to Champions Cup final
# Pilou Pilou
From The 42
# Pilou Pilou

Toulon stand in the way of Leinster's return to Champions Cup final

May 2nd 2026, 6:15 AM 518 Views 0 Comments

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

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

May 1st 2026, 5:00 PM 1,175 Views 1 Comment

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

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Munster’s leadership crisis evident in Randle U-turn
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20-year-old out-half Gabriel set to stay with Leinster despite Munster interest
# Prospect
From The 42
# Prospect

20-year-old out-half Gabriel set to stay with Leinster despite Munster interest

May 1st 2026, 2:31 PM 254 Views 0 Comments

Ulster shake up starting side ahead of Challenge Cup tie with Exeter
# Teamsheet
From The 42
# Teamsheet

Ulster shake up starting side ahead of Challenge Cup tie with Exeter

May 1st 2026, 12:34 PM 1,654 Views 11 Comments

Porter starts for Leinster as Henshaw and Ioane get nod in backline
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Porter starts for Leinster as Henshaw and Ioane get nod in backline

May 1st 2026, 12:20 PM 3,377 Views 30 Comments

McMillan and Munster back to drawing board after U-turn with Randle
# Choppy Waters
From The 42
# Choppy Waters

McMillan and Munster back to drawing board after U-turn with Randle

May 1st 2026, 9:46 AM 303 Views 0 Comments

Saints and Bulls games still fresh in Leinster's minds this week
# Reminders
From The 42
# Reminders

Saints and Bulls games still fresh in Leinster's minds this week

May 1st 2026, 7:00 AM 368 Views 1 Comment

'We’ve spoken about it being 20 years this season since there has been a trophy'
# Ambition
From The 42
# Ambition

'We’ve spoken about it being 20 years this season since there has been a trophy'

May 1st 2026, 6:15 AM 593 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Last month April 2026

Roger Randle no longer expected to become Munster attack coach
# No Go
From The 42
# No Go

Roger Randle no longer expected to become Munster attack coach

Apr 30th 2026, 3:32 PM 302 Views 0 Comments

'He's unbelievable' – Italian centre Brex a big threat to Leinster
# Game Respects Game
From The 42
# Game Respects Game

'He's unbelievable' – Italian centre Brex a big threat to Leinster

Apr 30th 2026, 9:53 AM 236 Views 0 Comments

How Leinster stack up against Toulon, plus JT’s backline selection calls
Jack O'Donoghue signs Munster contract extension
# Pen To Paper
From The 42
# Pen To Paper

Jack O'Donoghue signs Munster contract extension

Apr 29th 2026, 10:40 AM 894 Views 6 Comments

Welsh rugby icon George North to retire
# Time To Say Goodbye
From The 42
# Time To Say Goodbye

Welsh rugby icon George North to retire

Apr 29th 2026, 10:17 AM 358 Views 1 Comment

'There's European Cups in the reception... It's a very proud rugby city'
# RCT
From The 42
# RCT

'There's European Cups in the reception... It's a very proud rugby city'

Apr 29th 2026, 6:30 AM 987 Views 0 Comments

The near misses will rankle for Ireland after a thriller in France
# High Quality
From The 42
# High Quality

The near misses will rankle for Ireland after a thriller in France

Apr 28th 2026, 10:58 AM 316 Views 0 Comments

'We haven’t really hit our straps' - Leinster eager to kick on
# Show Time
From The 42
# Show Time

'We haven’t really hit our straps' - Leinster eager to kick on

Apr 28th 2026, 7:00 AM 81 Views 0 Comments

Leinster have to 'wait and see' as Baird sidelined again
# Concern
From The 42
# Concern

Leinster have to 'wait and see' as Baird sidelined again

Apr 28th 2026, 6:30 AM 1,098 Views 1 Comment