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'There’s bits of the performance we feel flat about. I hoped to lay down a statement victory'
# Getting There
From The 42
# Getting There

'There’s bits of the performance we feel flat about. I hoped to lay down a statement victory'

Apr 20th 2025, 6:53 PM 1,588 Views 1 Comment

Dominant Ireland power to bonus-point win in Wales
# W6N
From The 42
# W6N

Dominant Ireland power to bonus-point win in Wales

Apr 20th 2025, 5:01 PM 764 Views 0 Comments

'We’ve all seen it for a long time' - Cullen pleased with O'Brien's strong run of form
# Standing Out
From The 42
# Standing Out

'We’ve all seen it for a long time' - Cullen pleased with O'Brien's strong run of form

Apr 20th 2025, 3:30 PM 2,259 Views 15 Comments

As it happened: Wales v Ireland, Women's Six Nations From The 42
Live Apr 20th 2025, 2:39 PM

As it happened: Wales v Ireland, Women's Six Nations

Ulster count cost of 'big injury toll' after Leinster loss
# URC
From The 42
# URC

Ulster count cost of 'big injury toll' after Leinster loss

Apr 20th 2025, 1:30 PM 2,096 Views 15 Comments

Sheehan runs in hat-trick as Leinster's bench power too much for Ulster
# Dominance
From The 42
# Dominance

Sheehan runs in hat-trick as Leinster's bench power too much for Ulster

Apr 19th 2025, 9:57 PM 689 Views 8 Comments

O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak
# Top 14
From The 42
# Top 14

O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak

Apr 19th 2025, 8:27 PM 5,520 Views 23 Comments

Munster left to rue major referee error in narrow Bulls defeat
# Aggrieved
From The 42
# Aggrieved

Munster left to rue major referee error in narrow Bulls defeat

Apr 19th 2025, 7:33 PM 4,093 Views 31 Comments

The referee said ‘there are too many rules in this game’ when admitting Munster had been wrongly reduced to 14 men for 14 minutes of action.

'Nobody gave us a chance before the match, but we showed massive resilience'
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'Nobody gave us a chance before the match, but we showed massive resilience'

Apr 19th 2025, 6:23 PM 4,077 Views 8 Comments

Late heartbreak for Connacht in high-scoring defeat to Stormers
# Another Thriller
From The 42
# Another Thriller

Late heartbreak for Connacht in high-scoring defeat to Stormers

Apr 19th 2025, 5:09 PM 536 Views 10 Comments

Unimpressive France stay on course for Grand Slam showdown
# Job Done
From The 42
# Job Done

Unimpressive France stay on course for Grand Slam showdown

Apr 19th 2025, 4:15 PM 143 Views 0 Comments

'When we have Jordie Barrett up in Dundalk, the kids are so drawn to that'
# Star Power
From The 42
# Star Power

'When we have Jordie Barrett up in Dundalk, the kids are so drawn to that'

Apr 19th 2025, 7:45 AM 250 Views 0 Comments

'An unbelievable opportunity for us kickers. It's exciting to be able to pick his brain'
# Johnny Be Good
From The 42
# Johnny Be Good

'An unbelievable opportunity for us kickers. It's exciting to be able to pick his brain'

Apr 19th 2025, 7:30 AM 403 Views 0 Comments

Munster will need to dig deep to tame Bulls in Limerick
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Munster will need to dig deep to tame Bulls in Limerick

Apr 19th 2025, 6:30 AM 430 Views 3 Comments

Ireland make 5 changes for Wales encounter
# Looking Ahead
From The 42
# Looking Ahead

Ireland make 5 changes for Wales encounter

Apr 18th 2025, 5:50 PM 908 Views 0 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# Test Your Knowledge
From The 42
# Test Your Knowledge

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Apr 18th 2025, 5:00 PM 1,283 Views 2 Comments

Let’s see how closely you have been paying attention over the past seven days.

Jack Carty to make first start of year as Connacht ring the changes
# Ready To Go
From The 42
# Ready To Go

Jack Carty to make first start of year as Connacht ring the changes

Apr 18th 2025, 12:40 PM 3,664 Views 2 Comments

Frawley at 10 for Leinster, Izuchukwu returns to Ulster team
# Derby
From The 42
# Derby

Frawley at 10 for Leinster, Izuchukwu returns to Ulster team

Apr 18th 2025, 12:33 PM 158 Views 3 Comments

Injuries force Munster to make four changes for Bulls clash
# SUAF
From The 42
# SUAF

Injuries force Munster to make four changes for Bulls clash

Apr 18th 2025, 12:08 PM 944 Views 3 Comments

Ireland boss Scott Bemand adamant squad can cope with Erin King setback
# Upbeat
From The 42
# Upbeat

Ireland boss Scott Bemand adamant squad can cope with Erin King setback

Apr 18th 2025, 7:00 AM 105 Views 0 Comments

'Big games, massive crowds, those experiences have really helped me'
# Stepping Up
From The 42
# Stepping Up

'Big games, massive crowds, those experiences have really helped me'

Apr 18th 2025, 6:45 AM 883 Views 0 Comments

'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'
# URC
From The 42
# URC

'It’s important we get fans watching on TV but also going to games'

Apr 17th 2025, 9:01 PM 639 Views 0 Comments

URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'
# Budgets
From The 42
# Budgets

URC chief says 'we haven't been asked to explore a salary cap'

Apr 17th 2025, 3:39 PM 3,805 Views 59 Comments

'Heartbroken' Erin King ruled out of Rugby World Cup with knee injury
# Huge Blow
From The 42
# Huge Blow

'Heartbroken' Erin King ruled out of Rugby World Cup with knee injury

Apr 17th 2025, 12:22 PM 2,209 Views 6 Comments

Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour
# Familiar Face
From The 42
# Familiar Face

Farrell opens himself to criticism by bringing Sexton on Lions tour

Apr 17th 2025, 12:22 PM 1,685 Views 25 Comments

The ex-Ireland out-half is still fresh into coaching and has only been doing it part-time.

TG4 to become only place to watch URC for free in Ireland
# TV Deal
From The 42
# TV Deal

TG4 to become only place to watch URC for free in Ireland

Updated Apr 17th 2025, 12:06 PM 4,076 Views 48 Comments

Sexton set to join Farrell's coaching staff on Lions tour of Australia
# Tourist
From The 42
# Tourist

Sexton set to join Farrell's coaching staff on Lions tour of Australia

Apr 17th 2025, 9:52 AM 392 Views 3 Comments

Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent
# On The Defence
From The 42
# On The Defence

Rugby Australia hits out at French clubs poaching young talent

Apr 17th 2025, 8:51 AM 3,007 Views 44 Comments

Leinster's O'Brien 'in a really good spot' after injuries - and aiming for Ireland
# Interview
From The 42
# Interview

Leinster's O'Brien 'in a really good spot' after injuries - and aiming for Ireland

Apr 17th 2025, 7:00 AM 644 Views 2 Comments

Connacht go back to the drawing board after Wilkins steps down
# Head Coach
From The 42
# Head Coach

Connacht go back to the drawing board after Wilkins steps down

Apr 16th 2025, 7:35 PM 1,490 Views 4 Comments

Leinster flex their muscles again with shock Ioane signing
# Sabbatical
From The 42
# Sabbatical

Leinster flex their muscles again with shock Ioane signing

Apr 16th 2025, 2:23 PM 59 Views 0 Comments

The eastern province will continue to supplement homegrown talent with some star names.

Rieko signs for Leinster, Wilkins steps down, Munster's lineout mess
# Rugby Weekly Extra
From The 42
# Rugby Weekly Extra

Rieko signs for Leinster, Wilkins steps down, Munster's lineout mess

Apr 16th 2025, 2:06 PM 982 Views 0 Comments

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht rugby head coach
# Exit
From The 42
# Exit

Pete Wilkins steps down as Connacht rugby head coach

Apr 16th 2025, 9:05 AM 4,417 Views 22 Comments

All Blacks star Rieko Ioane to join Leinster next season
# Big Signing
From The 42
# Big Signing

All Blacks star Rieko Ioane to join Leinster next season

Apr 16th 2025, 8:35 AM 2,015 Views 10 Comments

'You can’t win a title on defence. If you can’t score points, you’ll never win a game'
# Philosophy
From The 42
# Philosophy

'You can’t win a title on defence. If you can’t score points, you’ll never win a game'

Apr 16th 2025, 7:00 AM 2,084 Views 13 Comments

Latest tweak to central contract funding might not be enough to address imbalance
# Top Earners
From The 42
# Top Earners

Latest tweak to central contract funding might not be enough to address imbalance

Apr 16th 2025, 6:30 AM 132 Views 0 Comments

Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow
# Sevens
From The 42
# Sevens

Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow

Apr 15th 2025, 8:00 PM 2,110 Views 4 Comments

The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable.

Izuchukwu returns for Ulster but Hume ruled out of Leinster clash
# Injury Update
From The 42
# Injury Update

Izuchukwu returns for Ulster but Hume ruled out of Leinster clash

Apr 15th 2025, 3:21 PM 2,597 Views 15 Comments

Provinces to pay 40% of national player contracts in change to IRFU funding model
# Review
From The 42
# Review

Provinces to pay 40% of national player contracts in change to IRFU funding model

Apr 15th 2025, 11:54 AM 723 Views 9 Comments

Milne and Barron join Munster early on loan deal from Leinster
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Milne and Barron join Munster early on loan deal from Leinster

Apr 15th 2025, 9:41 AM 1,850 Views 23 Comments

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