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Rugby - This month December 2025

Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape
# Road To Oz
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# Road To Oz

Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape

Dec 4th 2025, 6:00 AM 2,228 Views 15 Comments

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

Salford Red Devils wound up after 152 years in existence

Dec 3rd 2025, 7:12 PM 511 Views 0 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 609 Views 2 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 413 Views 0 Comments

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 4,090 Views 20 Comments

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 223 Views 1 Comment

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 440 Views 2 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
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# Challenge Cup

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

Dec 2nd 2025, 5:24 PM 283 Views 0 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 282 Views 3 Comments

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 408 Views 0 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 398 Views 0 Comments

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 34 Views 0 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 2,127 Views 9 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 0 Views 0 Comments

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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 1,491 Views 9 Comments

Young dazzles as Panthers upset Rams, Bills down Steelers
# NFL
From The 42
# NFL

Young dazzles as Panthers upset Rams, Bills down Steelers

Dec 1st 2025, 8:08 AM 4 Views 0 Comments

O'Gara shown red during La Rochelle defeat to Pau
# Sent Off
From The 42
# Sent Off

O'Gara shown red during La Rochelle defeat to Pau

Dec 1st 2025, 7:57 AM 315 Views 0 Comments

'I was a late developer' - Joshua Kenny's unorthodox route to Leinster's first team
# Winding Path
From The 42
# Winding Path

'I was a late developer' - Joshua Kenny's unorthodox route to Leinster's first team

Dec 1st 2025, 6:30 AM 915 Views 0 Comments

Rugby - Last month November 2025

France star Dupont makes winning return with Toulouse after eight-months out with knee injury
# Return Of The King
From The 42
# Return Of The King

France star Dupont makes winning return with Toulouse after eight-months out with knee injury

Nov 29th 2025, 10:27 PM 150 Views 0 Comments

Five-try Connacht outgun Sharks with bonus point victory
# Comprehensive
From The 42
# Comprehensive

Five-try Connacht outgun Sharks with bonus point victory

Nov 29th 2025, 9:55 PM 107 Views 1 Comment

It was a second win of Stuart Lancaster’s reign as Connacht dominated in Dexcom Stadium.

Stormers inflict first defeat of season on Munster with huge Thomond Park comeback
# URC
From The 42
# URC

Stormers inflict first defeat of season on Munster with huge Thomond Park comeback

Nov 29th 2025, 7:38 PM 2,319 Views 32 Comments

South Africa inflict record 73-0 home defeat on Wales
# World's Best
From The 42
# World's Best

South Africa inflict record 73-0 home defeat on Wales

Nov 29th 2025, 5:45 PM 1,510 Views 11 Comments

'When every incident is blown up on the screen, and everything is freeze framed, it’s a real challenge'
# Leo Cullen
From The 42
# Leo Cullen

'When every incident is blown up on the screen, and everything is freeze framed, it’s a real challenge'

Nov 29th 2025, 10:52 AM 2,822 Views 9 Comments

'That's the type of team we want to try and be' - Murphy hails Ulster and Postlethwaite
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'That's the type of team we want to try and be' - Murphy hails Ulster and Postlethwaite

Nov 29th 2025, 10:31 AM 2,066 Views 5 Comments

'We're going to find plenty of gems as long as we continue this'
# Youths
From The 42
# Youths

'We're going to find plenty of gems as long as we continue this'

Nov 29th 2025, 7:00 AM 167 Views 0 Comments

Munster’s CSP programme sees the best clubs players go up against schools teams.

Stormers scrum should narrow gap at Thomond, while Sam Gilbert will offer Connacht plenty
# Previews
From The 42
# Previews

Stormers scrum should narrow gap at Thomond, while Sam Gilbert will offer Connacht plenty

Nov 29th 2025, 6:00 AM 64 Views 0 Comments

18 penalties and three yellow cards but Leinster secure winning bonus-point at the death
# Slay The Dragons
From The 42
# Slay The Dragons

18 penalties and three yellow cards but Leinster secure winning bonus-point at the death

Nov 28th 2025, 10:06 PM 1,140 Views 11 Comments

RG Snyman stars off the bench against Dragons.

Ulster score 34 unanswered points in second-half surge to down Benetton
# Match Report
From The 42
# Match Report

Ulster score 34 unanswered points in second-half surge to down Benetton

Nov 28th 2025, 9:50 PM 1,222 Views 5 Comments

Antoine Dupont returns to Top 14 action after eight-month lay-off
# Toulouse
From The 42
# Toulouse

Antoine Dupont returns to Top 14 action after eight-month lay-off

Nov 28th 2025, 3:41 PM 924 Views 0 Comments

Sam Gilbert and Bundee Aki included on Connacht bench to face Sharks
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Sam Gilbert and Bundee Aki included on Connacht bench to face Sharks

Nov 28th 2025, 12:23 PM 2,481 Views 3 Comments

R360 breakaway series postpones launch by two years
# Put On Ice
From The 42
# Put On Ice

R360 breakaway series postpones launch by two years

Nov 28th 2025, 10:22 AM 3,710 Views 13 Comments

'I got involved more than I ever have' - Nick Timoney gets back to basics
# URC
From The 42
# URC

'I got involved more than I ever have' - Nick Timoney gets back to basics

Nov 28th 2025, 7:00 AM 2,148 Views 1 Comment

'My parents, my brother and my granddad were all there'
# Family
From The 42
# Family

'My parents, my brother and my granddad were all there'

Nov 28th 2025, 6:00 AM 1,803 Views 0 Comments

Andrew Porter wins Irish Sports Book of the Year
# Read The Game
From The 42
# Read The Game

Andrew Porter wins Irish Sports Book of the Year

Nov 27th 2025, 10:28 PM 1,022 Views 5 Comments

Keep doing what you're doing: Andy Farrell's message to Connacht's Darragh Murray
# Irish Eye
From The 42
# Irish Eye

Keep doing what you're doing: Andy Farrell's message to Connacht's Darragh Murray

Nov 27th 2025, 1:19 PM 2,046 Views 8 Comments

Ulster welcome back Ireland internationals and Juarno Augustus for Benetton clash
# Reinforcements
From The 42
# Reinforcements

Ulster welcome back Ireland internationals and Juarno Augustus for Benetton clash

Nov 27th 2025, 12:32 PM 1,333 Views 5 Comments

Josh Ericson set for Leinster debut against Dragons
# Fresh Face
From The 42
# Fresh Face

Josh Ericson set for Leinster debut against Dragons

Nov 27th 2025, 12:16 PM 3,314 Views 18 Comments

Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block
# Back To Business
From The 42
# Back To Business

Munster riding high as Irish provinces head into bumper block

Nov 27th 2025, 10:28 AM 1,073 Views 6 Comments

There are some interesting new faces for Leinster, Connacht, and Ulster fans to welcome.

'It's a tough old gig being a ref' - No complaints from Ringrose after card flurry against Boks
# Discipline
From The 42
# Discipline

'It's a tough old gig being a ref' - No complaints from Ringrose after card flurry against Boks

Nov 27th 2025, 7:15 AM 375 Views 3 Comments

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