# Your Call
From The 42
Rugby - February February 2026
# Tense
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# Tense
Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin
There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.
# Edwin Edogbo
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# Edwin Edogbo
'It was clear he was going to be a good player - but Jesus, not as good as he turned out to be!'
Exactly 78 years since Cobh had its first Ireland international rugby player, debutant Edwin Edogbo has his hometown buzzing.
# Test
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# Test
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# Boost
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# Column
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# Column
Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins
Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.
# Physicality
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# Physicality
Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends
Fresh faces like Cormac Izuchukwu and Edwin Edogbo will look to add power.
# Refresh
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# Refresh
Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's clash with Italy
Edwin Edogbo is set for his Ireland debut off the bench in Dublin.
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyStuart Lancaster interview
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# Possible XV
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# Possible XV
Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy
Craig Casey is in line for a chance in the number nine shirt this weekend.
# Review
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# Review
'There's still frustration' – Ireland begin to turn page on Paris pain
The Irish camp may have over-focused on tactical work rather than the mindset needed to be physical.
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraParis post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically
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