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Rugby - Last year 2024

Ireland Sevens star to make debut as Ulster face Bordeaux-Bègles with Joey Carbery at 10
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Ireland Sevens star to make debut as Ulster face Bordeaux-Bègles with Joey Carbery at 10

Dec 13th 2024, 1:38 PM 4,617 Views 40 Comments

Cian Prendergast returns to lead Connacht against Perpignan
# Challenge Cup
From The 42
# Challenge Cup

Cian Prendergast returns to lead Connacht against Perpignan

Dec 13th 2024, 1:16 PM 2,934 Views 3 Comments

Barrett starts at fullback as Leinster make 5 changes for Clermont
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Barrett starts at fullback as Leinster make 5 changes for Clermont

Dec 13th 2024, 1:11 PM 6,813 Views 57 Comments

'He has had a huge impact' - South African prop Bleuler impresses Munster
# Impact
From The 42
# Impact

'He has had a huge impact' - South African prop Bleuler impresses Munster

Dec 13th 2024, 7:15 AM 5,375 Views 9 Comments

'Extra pressure? I don't think there is, there’s always pressure'
# James Ryan
From The 42
# James Ryan

'Extra pressure? I don't think there is, there’s always pressure'

Dec 13th 2024, 7:00 AM 1,532 Views 1 Comment

'I was about two feet off the ground. I was like, ‘What the f**k! How tall is he?’
# WWE
From The 42
# WWE

'I was about two feet off the ground. I was like, ‘What the f**k! How tall is he?’

Dec 13th 2024, 6:00 AM 2,202 Views 4 Comments

Craig Casey’s game is in a good place with Munster and Ireland.

Ulster seek response against Bordeaux but face struggle to compete in Europe this season
# Testing Times
From The 42
# Testing Times

Ulster seek response against Bordeaux but face struggle to compete in Europe this season

Dec 12th 2024, 4:34 PM 1,392 Views 5 Comments

Richie Murphy’s young squad would be doing extremely well to fight on two fronts this season.

Munster make six changes for Champions Cup trip to Castres
# On The Road
From The 42
# On The Road

Munster make six changes for Champions Cup trip to Castres

Dec 12th 2024, 1:17 PM 8,206 Views 54 Comments

Bleyendaal: Prendergast 'maturing beyond his years'
# Growing His Game
From The 42
# Growing His Game

Bleyendaal: Prendergast 'maturing beyond his years'

Dec 12th 2024, 6:30 AM 3,613 Views 2 Comments

'It was tough with Ireland but I tried to take the good with the bad'
# Wing Man
From The 42
# Wing Man

'It was tough with Ireland but I tried to take the good with the bad'

Dec 12th 2024, 6:00 AM 10,037 Views 30 Comments

Irishman Davidson continues to forge his own path in France
# Irish Abroad
From The 42
# Irish Abroad

Irishman Davidson continues to forge his own path in France

Dec 11th 2024, 8:05 PM 5,953 Views 1 Comment

The former Ireland and Lions lock will leave Castres at the end of this season.

Neil Doak appointed Ireland Men’s U20s head coach
# Hotseat
From The 42
# Hotseat

Neil Doak appointed Ireland Men’s U20s head coach

Dec 11th 2024, 3:09 PM 3,293 Views 2 Comments

Van der Flier the student, scrum cadence, and Munster’s top job
Jordie Barrett offers Leinster versatility but feels 12 is his best position
# Decisions Decisions
From The 42
# Decisions Decisions

Jordie Barrett offers Leinster versatility but feels 12 is his best position

Dec 11th 2024, 7:15 AM 3,115 Views 26 Comments

Ball is in Munster and the IRFU's court as Prendergast makes his play
# Ambition
From The 42
# Ambition

Ball is in Munster and the IRFU's court as Prendergast makes his play

Dec 11th 2024, 7:14 AM 4,259 Views 6 Comments

'We’ve got to start putting in performances that we’re proud of' - Ulster vow to hit back
# Northern Sound
From The 42
# Northern Sound

'We’ve got to start putting in performances that we’re proud of' - Ulster vow to hit back

Dec 11th 2024, 6:00 AM 1,657 Views 19 Comments

'From the minute I signed people were reaching out, it's been great'
# Jordie Barrett
From The 42
# Jordie Barrett

'From the minute I signed people were reaching out, it's been great'

Dec 11th 2024, 6:00 AM 4,688 Views 0 Comments

Heartbreak for Ireland's Béibhinn Parsons as she confirms second leg break in four months
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Heartbreak for Ireland's Béibhinn Parsons as she confirms second leg break in four months

Dec 10th 2024, 8:49 PM 4,419 Views 5 Comments

Former England rugby player believed to have died after car swept away in river
# Tom Voyce
From The 42
# Tom Voyce

Former England rugby player believed to have died after car swept away in river

Dec 10th 2024, 5:57 PM 8,145 Views 0 Comments

'My name is in the hat' - Prendergast confirms he wants Munster job
# Head Coach
From The 42
# Head Coach

'My name is in the hat' - Prendergast confirms he wants Munster job

Dec 10th 2024, 5:19 PM 5,255 Views 32 Comments

Cruciate confirmed for Ulster's Moxham as Cooney close to comeback
# Injury Update
From The 42
# Injury Update

Cruciate confirmed for Ulster's Moxham as Cooney close to comeback

Dec 10th 2024, 3:58 PM 2,489 Views 12 Comments

Frawley ruled out for Leinster's tie with Clermont, Lowe and Keenan also sidelined
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Frawley ruled out for Leinster's tie with Clermont, Lowe and Keenan also sidelined

Dec 10th 2024, 2:36 PM 4,140 Views 24 Comments

'We're able to bring in a few players from overseas but we're so constrained'
# Homegrown
From The 42
# Homegrown

'We're able to bring in a few players from overseas but we're so constrained'

Dec 10th 2024, 6:00 AM 7,002 Views 101 Comments

Leinster boss Leo Cullen delivered an impassioned defence of his province’s model.

Ronan O’Gara would ‘bite hands off’ for top Test coach role – but not Wales job
# Ambitious
From The 42
# Ambitious

Ronan O’Gara would ‘bite hands off’ for top Test coach role – but not Wales job

Dec 9th 2024, 9:17 PM 6,021 Views 26 Comments

How Leinster cut Bristol open for Prendergast's try to begin the blitz
# The Video Review
From The 42
# The Video Review

How Leinster cut Bristol open for Prendergast's try to begin the blitz

Dec 9th 2024, 7:30 PM 3,850 Views 7 Comments

Jordie Barrett was the fulcrum for a classy Leinster play from a scrum on the left.

Van der Flier named Player of the Autumn Nations Series after edging public vote
# Top Of The Poll
From The 42
# Top Of The Poll

Van der Flier named Player of the Autumn Nations Series after edging public vote

Dec 9th 2024, 5:29 PM 3,984 Views 24 Comments

'It was only his first start in the Champions Cup, but it didn’t really look like it'
# Rugby Weekly Extra
From The 42
# Rugby Weekly Extra

'It was only his first start in the Champions Cup, but it didn’t really look like it'

Dec 9th 2024, 4:52 PM 4,400 Views 21 Comments

Former Ulster winger Sexton to try his luck at American Football
# Pigskin
From The 42
# Pigskin

Former Ulster winger Sexton to try his luck at American Football

Dec 9th 2024, 3:14 PM 3,371 Views 2 Comments

Leinster’s superstars, Munster’s grit, and a tough day for Ulster
Munster tie down Daly and Coombes with contract extensions
# Signed Up
From The 42
# Signed Up

Munster tie down Daly and Coombes with contract extensions

Dec 9th 2024, 1:28 PM 3,398 Views 35 Comments

'Peter is a talisman for the club. He was brilliant on and off the pitch'
# Leader
From The 42
# Leader

'Peter is a talisman for the club. He was brilliant on and off the pitch'

Dec 9th 2024, 8:25 AM 6,898 Views 19 Comments

'It rejuvenates you' - Van der Flier impressed with Leinster bench
# POTM
From The 42
# POTM

'It rejuvenates you' - Van der Flier impressed with Leinster bench

Dec 9th 2024, 6:34 AM 1,958 Views 6 Comments

'He’ll play a big part this season. Quality person, quality player'
# Jordie
From The 42
# Jordie

'He’ll play a big part this season. Quality person, quality player'

Dec 8th 2024, 9:13 PM 8,906 Views 20 Comments

Huge impact from Leinster's bomb squad proves too much for Bristol
# Finishers
From The 42
# Finishers

Huge impact from Leinster's bomb squad proves too much for Bristol

Dec 8th 2024, 7:34 PM 8,343 Views 72 Comments

21-year-old out-half Sam Prendergast scored two tries for Leo Cullen’s side.

All-Ireland champs to Olympic and Paralympic winners - RTÉ Sport Team of the Year nominees announced
# Awards Season
From The 42
# Awards Season

All-Ireland champs to Olympic and Paralympic winners - RTÉ Sport Team of the Year nominees announced

Dec 8th 2024, 6:36 PM 1,726 Views 3 Comments

Defending champions Toulouse swat Ulster aside in resounding nine-try victory
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Defending champions Toulouse swat Ulster aside in resounding nine-try victory

Dec 8th 2024, 5:30 PM 4,539 Views 41 Comments

As it happened: Bristol Bears v Leinster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 8th 2024, 4:38 PM

As it happened: Bristol Bears v Leinster, Champions Cup

Disappointment for Ireland's 7s' sides in Cape Town playoffs
# Bad Luck
From The 42
# Bad Luck

Disappointment for Ireland's 7s' sides in Cape Town playoffs

Dec 8th 2024, 2:52 PM 2,609 Views 2 Comments

As it happened: Toulouse v Ulster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 8th 2024, 2:45 PM

As it happened: Toulouse v Ulster, Champions Cup

Attack and lineout issues top of Simon Easterby's in-tray as he steps up to Ireland job
# Taking The Reins
From The 42
# Taking The Reins

Attack and lineout issues top of Simon Easterby's in-tray as he steps up to Ireland job

Dec 8th 2024, 7:00 AM 2,400 Views 24 Comments

Easterby will take interim charge as Andy Farrell heads off with the Lions.