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Rugby - Last year 2025

As it happened: Bath v Munster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 6th 2025, 7:25 PM

As it happened: Bath v Munster, Champions Cup

Leinster take their time to shake off stubborn Harlequins
# Winning Start
From The 42
# Winning Start

Leinster take their time to shake off stubborn Harlequins

Dec 6th 2025, 7:24 PM 3,554 Views 15 Comments

As it happened: Leinster v Harlequins, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 6th 2025, 4:30 PM

As it happened: Leinster v Harlequins, Champions Cup

Murphy praises Ulster's second-half improvement after rout of Racing
# Easy
From The 42
# Easy

Murphy praises Ulster's second-half improvement after rout of Racing

Dec 6th 2025, 10:48 AM 2,946 Views 24 Comments

Van Graan's Bath will be hellbent on getting European campaign off to a flier against Munster
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Van Graan's Bath will be hellbent on getting European campaign off to a flier against Munster

Dec 6th 2025, 8:30 AM 2,007 Views 5 Comments

Low-key Champions Cup start might be just what Leinster need
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Low-key Champions Cup start might be just what Leinster need

Dec 6th 2025, 6:30 AM 1,922 Views 0 Comments

Champions Cup is flawed, confusing, but maybe increasingly hard to win
# Opening Weekend
From The 42
# Opening Weekend

Champions Cup is flawed, confusing, but maybe increasingly hard to win

Dec 6th 2025, 6:00 AM 1,648 Views 5 Comments

Glasgow start Champions Cup with bonus-point win as Stormers also prevail
# Results
From The 42
# Results

Glasgow start Champions Cup with bonus-point win as Stormers also prevail

Dec 5th 2025, 10:58 PM 3,590 Views 5 Comments

Nine-try Ulster start Challenge Cup campaign with dominant win
# Off The Mark
From The 42
# Off The Mark

Nine-try Ulster start Challenge Cup campaign with dominant win

Dec 5th 2025, 10:17 PM 5,970 Views 37 Comments

European Preview
Connacht and Ireland's Nicole Fowley retires from international rugby
# A New Chapter
From The 42
# A New Chapter

Connacht and Ireland's Nicole Fowley retires from international rugby

Dec 5th 2025, 12:59 PM 1,561 Views 8 Comments

Bundee Aki named captain as Connacht make 9 changes for Ospreys clash
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Bundee Aki named captain as Connacht make 9 changes for Ospreys clash

Dec 5th 2025, 12:12 PM 3,767 Views 8 Comments

Crowley ruled out as Munster make 5 changes for Champions Cup opener in Bath
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Crowley ruled out as Munster make 5 changes for Champions Cup opener in Bath

Dec 5th 2025, 11:55 AM 7,716 Views 35 Comments

England's Tom Curry and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi avoid suspensions for tunnel bust-up
# Bust-up
From The 42
# Bust-up

England's Tom Curry and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi avoid suspensions for tunnel bust-up

Dec 5th 2025, 11:47 AM 1,324 Views 1 Comment

Rassie Erasmus extends South Africa contract until 2031
# Committed
From The 42
# Committed

Rassie Erasmus extends South Africa contract until 2031

Dec 5th 2025, 9:51 AM 1,845 Views 9 Comments

'I've always tried to be a driver' - Murphy out to lead by example at Ulster
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

'I've always tried to be a driver' - Murphy out to lead by example at Ulster

Dec 5th 2025, 7:15 AM 1,947 Views 2 Comments

From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
# Column
From The 42
# Column

From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions

Dec 5th 2025, 7:00 AM 1,225 Views 5 Comments

The formats of virtually of our biggest events have changed radically in the last few years – we have to call a halt.

High expectations as Ioane goes straight into Leinster squad for Champions Cup opener
# New Signing
From The 42
# New Signing

High expectations as Ioane goes straight into Leinster squad for Champions Cup opener

Dec 5th 2025, 6:00 AM 2,708 Views 5 Comments

Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 games and reportedly cut by Sharks
# High Price
From The 42
# High Price

Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 games and reportedly cut by Sharks

Dec 4th 2025, 5:28 PM 11,277 Views 32 Comments

Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
# Leinster
From The 42
# Leinster

Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut

Dec 4th 2025, 2:42 PM 6,665 Views 32 Comments

'We're up for the challenge' - Denis Leamy and Munster still fascinated by Champions Cup
# Munster
From The 42
# Munster

'We're up for the challenge' - Denis Leamy and Munster still fascinated by Champions Cup

Dec 4th 2025, 2:34 PM 3,713 Views 3 Comments

'I've always loved playing 15' - Versatile Sam Gilbert settling into life at Connacht
# Options
From The 42
# Options

'I've always loved playing 15' - Versatile Sam Gilbert settling into life at Connacht

Dec 4th 2025, 12:51 PM 3,339 Views 1 Comment

Angus Bell set to debut off bench in Ulster's Challenge Cup meeting with Racing
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Angus Bell set to debut off bench in Ulster's Challenge Cup meeting with Racing

Dec 4th 2025, 12:36 PM 2,397 Views 14 Comments

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Tim Cocker: Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights
Broadcaster and broadcast rightsholder Tim Cocker, co-host of The Eggchasers pod, joins Gav for a wide-ranging rugby chat.
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Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape
# Road To Oz
From The 42
# Road To Oz

Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape

Dec 4th 2025, 6:00 AM 4,116 Views 30 Comments

Salford Red Devils wound up after 152 years in existence
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

Salford Red Devils wound up after 152 years in existence

Dec 3rd 2025, 7:12 PM 4,072 Views 2 Comments

2027 World Cup draw 'sharpens the mind' for Ireland
# RWC2027
From The 42
# RWC2027

2027 World Cup draw 'sharpens the mind' for Ireland

Dec 3rd 2025, 2:57 PM 4,037 Views 20 Comments

'I feel like the next couple of years might see me at my peak'
# Suftum
From The 42
# Suftum

'I feel like the next couple of years might see me at my peak'

Dec 3rd 2025, 10:36 AM 6,920 Views 1 Comment

Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
# Draw
From The 42
# Draw

Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool

Dec 3rd 2025, 9:35 AM 18,754 Views 77 Comments

The draw took place in Sydney this morning.

Dan Sheehan using 'hatred' of Leinster as fuel for the fire
# Point To Prove
From The 42
# Point To Prove

Dan Sheehan using 'hatred' of Leinster as fuel for the fire

Dec 3rd 2025, 6:30 AM 3,207 Views 24 Comments

All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday
# The Road Through Australia
From The 42
# The Road Through Australia

All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday

Dec 2nd 2025, 5:41 PM 2,688 Views 22 Comments

The draw takes place at 9am Irish time, and will stream live on World Rugby’s YouTube channel as well as RugbyPass TV.

Wallabies prop Bell 'champing at the bit' ahead of Ulster debut in Challenge Cup
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Wallabies prop Bell 'champing at the bit' ahead of Ulster debut in Challenge Cup

Dec 2nd 2025, 5:24 PM 1,248 Views 2 Comments

Mack Hansen a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery on foot injury
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Mack Hansen a major doubt for Six Nations after undergoing surgery on foot injury

Dec 2nd 2025, 5:03 PM 2,911 Views 17 Comments

Hansen expected to miss months, rather than weeks, as he rehabs latest foot injury.

Farrell ready to lead Munster charge against 'one of the best back lines in the Premiership'
# Bath Time
From The 42
# Bath Time

Farrell ready to lead Munster charge against 'one of the best back lines in the Premiership'

Dec 2nd 2025, 4:47 PM 4,431 Views 5 Comments

'I feel offended. People don't even know me, but they question my integrity'
# Jacques Nienaber
From The 42
# Jacques Nienaber

'I feel offended. People don't even know me, but they question my integrity'

Dec 2nd 2025, 6:30 AM 6,333 Views 19 Comments

Jacques Nienaber was unhappy with how his recent comments to a South African broadcaster were covered.

Nienaber: 'I enjoy working with Leinster, that's why I extended my contract'
# Staying Put
From The 42
# Staying Put

Nienaber: 'I enjoy working with Leinster, that's why I extended my contract'

Dec 1st 2025, 7:43 PM 3,693 Views 12 Comments

Connacht's Boyle believes they have realistic chance of winning Challenge Cup
# Optimism
From The 42
# Optimism

Connacht's Boyle believes they have realistic chance of winning Challenge Cup

Dec 1st 2025, 6:55 PM 2,758 Views 11 Comments

'I think it's considered a very good start' - Ala’alatoa getting to grips with Munster life
# New Arrival
From The 42
# New Arrival

'I think it's considered a very good start' - Ala’alatoa getting to grips with Munster life

Dec 1st 2025, 6:17 PM 5,866 Views 6 Comments

Munster’s first defeat, Postlethwaite looks a star, and Connacht beat up the Sharks
Ala'alatoa links up with Munster squad ahead of Champions Cup opener against Bath
# New Signing
From The 42
# New Signing

Ala'alatoa links up with Munster squad ahead of Champions Cup opener against Bath

Dec 1st 2025, 1:22 PM 4,688 Views 16 Comments