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Rugby - February February 2025

Wales 18-27 Ireland | Post-match reaction podcast
Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole
# Impact
From The 42
# Impact

Bloodied and bruised Bundee Aki helps dig Ireland out of a hole

Feb 22nd 2025, 5:48 PM 6,183 Views 15 Comments

Ireland's Grand Slam dream still alive after surviving Cardiff chaos
# Cardiff Chaos
From The 42
# Cardiff Chaos

Ireland's Grand Slam dream still alive after surviving Cardiff chaos

Feb 22nd 2025, 4:16 PM 5,986 Views 99 Comments

Simon Easterby’s men were in major trouble against Matt Sherratt’s much-improved side.

Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench
# LATE CHANGE
From The 42
# LATE CHANGE

Cian Prendergast ruled out for Ireland, Ryan Baird promoted to bench

Feb 22nd 2025, 1:42 PM 5,417 Views 7 Comments

As it happened: Wales v Ireland, Six Nations From The 42
Live Feb 22nd 2025, 1:15 PM

As it happened: Wales v Ireland, Six Nations

Tough start for Ireland's 7s teams in Canada
# Vancouver 7s
From The 42
# Vancouver 7s

Tough start for Ireland's 7s teams in Canada

Feb 22nd 2025, 1:14 PM 1,488 Views 0 Comments

'We had 16 entries into their 22... ultimately you’ve got to score points'
# Reaction
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# Reaction

'We had 16 entries into their 22... ultimately you’ve got to score points'

Feb 22nd 2025, 11:13 AM 3,708 Views 15 Comments

Osborne gets chance to challenge Keenan's grip on 15 shirt
# Fullback
From The 42
# Fullback

Osborne gets chance to challenge Keenan's grip on 15 shirt

Feb 22nd 2025, 8:00 AM 3,175 Views 12 Comments

'That's the nature of Irish rugby. You need to grab chances with both hands'
# Competition
From The 42
# Competition

'That's the nature of Irish rugby. You need to grab chances with both hands'

Feb 22nd 2025, 7:00 AM 2,255 Views 0 Comments

Ballymun to Bristol and on to Cardiff for Ireland's Triple Crown tilt
# Silverware
From The 42
# Silverware

Ballymun to Bristol and on to Cardiff for Ireland's Triple Crown tilt

Feb 22nd 2025, 6:00 AM 2,605 Views 2 Comments

Simon Easterby’s men face a Wales team that is as a major low ebb.

'The easy option would be to plod along' - All-action Porter hitting peak form for Ireland
# Engine
From The 42
# Engine

'The easy option would be to plod along' - All-action Porter hitting peak form for Ireland

Feb 22nd 2025, 5:45 AM 1,401 Views 7 Comments

Missed opportunities prove costly as Ireland U20s fall short in Wales
# Report
From The 42
# Report

Missed opportunities prove costly as Ireland U20s fall short in Wales

Feb 21st 2025, 10:07 PM 6,954 Views 60 Comments

Ireland beaten by Australia at Canada Sevens
# Vancouver
From The 42
# Vancouver

Ireland beaten by Australia at Canada Sevens

Feb 21st 2025, 9:28 PM 2,270 Views 0 Comments

Ramos starts at 10 for 'competitive' France against Italy
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Ramos starts at 10 for 'competitive' France against Italy

Feb 21st 2025, 4:29 PM 3,806 Views 10 Comments

'My phone has been blowing up. Sorry if I haven’t got back to anyone!'
# Captain
From The 42
# Captain

'My phone has been blowing up. Sorry if I haven’t got back to anyone!'

Feb 21st 2025, 3:46 PM 4,161 Views 9 Comments

Ross Byrne's departure, Wales v Ireland and Murray cools off in Poppintree
Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales, says captain Morgan
# Fightback
From The 42
# Fightback

Being written off against Ireland is ‘a big motivation’ for Wales, says captain Morgan

Feb 21st 2025, 2:44 PM 3,093 Views 32 Comments

Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England
# Chance To Impress
From The 42
# Chance To Impress

Ireland A team named for Bristol clash against England

Feb 21st 2025, 12:24 PM 7,957 Views 49 Comments

Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne to join Gloucester from next season
# CONFIRMED
From The 42
# CONFIRMED

Leinster and Ireland out-half Ross Byrne to join Gloucester from next season

Feb 21st 2025, 11:47 AM 5,484 Views 74 Comments

Tomorrow in Cardiff is a big day for Ireland's front row stocks
# No Scrum No Win
From The 42
# No Scrum No Win

Tomorrow in Cardiff is a big day for Ireland's front row stocks

Feb 21st 2025, 7:15 AM 2,903 Views 6 Comments

'I had the time to reflect... I just committed a bit harder'
# JGP
From The 42
# JGP

'I had the time to reflect... I just committed a bit harder'

Feb 21st 2025, 6:30 AM 4,346 Views 12 Comments

Matt Sherratt: 'Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something'
# Opposition View
From The 42
# Opposition View

Matt Sherratt: 'Our challenge as a Welsh squad is to make sure we stand for something'

Feb 20th 2025, 5:38 PM 1,722 Views 5 Comments

Sheehan's tale of resilience leads to huge honour of Irish captaincy
# Athlete
From The 42
# Athlete

Sheehan's tale of resilience leads to huge honour of Irish captaincy

Feb 20th 2025, 2:51 PM 2,839 Views 9 Comments

The 26-year-old has been named skipper for the clash with Wales.

Finn Russell fit for Scotland but Darcy Graham misses England clash
# Teamsheet
From The 42
# Teamsheet

Finn Russell fit for Scotland but Darcy Graham misses England clash

Feb 20th 2025, 2:48 PM 2,343 Views 8 Comments

Anscombe and Llewellyn come straight into Wales XV as new cap is named on wing
# Refreshed
From The 42
# Refreshed

Anscombe and Llewellyn come straight into Wales XV as new cap is named on wing

Feb 20th 2025, 2:02 PM 5,145 Views 26 Comments

Former Ireland U20 Finn Treacy gets start for Connacht's friendly at Harlequins
# Friday Night Lights
From The 42
# Friday Night Lights

Former Ireland U20 Finn Treacy gets start for Connacht's friendly at Harlequins

Feb 20th 2025, 12:37 PM 2,904 Views 6 Comments

'I've had no contact with the WRU' - Ireland's Easterby on Wales links
# Speculation
From The 42
# Speculation

'I've had no contact with the WRU' - Ireland's Easterby on Wales links

Feb 20th 2025, 10:59 AM 3,162 Views 11 Comments

Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes for Wales clash
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Sheehan named captain as Ireland make seven changes for Wales clash

Feb 20th 2025, 9:10 AM 12,633 Views 121 Comments

'Underselling yourself is an Irish thing, people try to downplay their own ability'
# Belief
From The 42
# Belief

'Underselling yourself is an Irish thing, people try to downplay their own ability'

Feb 20th 2025, 6:30 AM 2,899 Views 4 Comments

U20s enjoy 'one of our best sessions' up against Irish senior counterparts
# Step Up
From The 42
# Step Up

U20s enjoy 'one of our best sessions' up against Irish senior counterparts

Feb 20th 2025, 6:20 AM 3,270 Views 2 Comments

Ireland A game gives exciting group a big opportunity to impress From The 42

Ireland A game gives exciting group a big opportunity to impress

Feb 20th 2025, 6:10 AM 5,104 Views 4 Comments

Ireland set to make changes with Osborne in line for start in Wales
# Cardiff Clash
From The 42
# Cardiff Clash

Ireland set to make changes with Osborne in line for start in Wales

Feb 19th 2025, 7:46 PM 12,651 Views 63 Comments

Ireland U20s make two changes for Wales clash
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Ireland U20s make two changes for Wales clash

Feb 19th 2025, 4:48 PM 4,439 Views 7 Comments

How exactly did Welsh rugby end up here, and what's the best way out of it?
Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match
# New Approach
From The 42
# New Approach

Wales interim boss Matt Sherratt set to make wholesale changes for Ireland match

Feb 19th 2025, 1:04 PM 5,099 Views 28 Comments

Matthieu Jalibert out of France's team for Italy clash
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Matthieu Jalibert out of France's team for Italy clash

Feb 19th 2025, 12:38 PM 4,096 Views 4 Comments

Winning scraps, hybrid role, and Henshaw's losing streak in Cardiff
# Hybrid
From The 42
# Hybrid

Winning scraps, hybrid role, and Henshaw's losing streak in Cardiff

Feb 19th 2025, 6:15 AM 2,536 Views 1 Comment

Goodman sees progress with Ireland's attack after 'tough' start
# More To Come
From The 42
# More To Come

Goodman sees progress with Ireland's attack after 'tough' start

Feb 19th 2025, 6:05 AM 2,656 Views 1 Comment

England make one change for Scotland showdown
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

England make one change for Scotland showdown

Feb 18th 2025, 6:06 PM 4,840 Views 11 Comments

Ireland to return to Chicago to face New Zealand as November fixtures announced
# Stateside Bound
From The 42
# Stateside Bound

Ireland to return to Chicago to face New Zealand as November fixtures announced

Feb 18th 2025, 4:13 PM 6,620 Views 40 Comments

Ireland will also take on Japan, Australia, and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium this autumn.