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Rugby - Last year 2025

Doris a doubt for Lions tour as he undergoes shoulder procedure
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Doris a doubt for Lions tour as he undergoes shoulder procedure

Updated May 5th 2025, 7:33 PM 8,394 Views 98 Comments

'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby
# Looking Ahead
From The 42
# Looking Ahead

'I never say never' - O'Mahony not ruling out future in coaching but needs break from rugby

May 5th 2025, 6:47 PM 5,172 Views 12 Comments

Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget
# Jitters
From The 42
# Jitters

Another scar for Leinster but Cullen denies 'wild' estimates of budget

May 5th 2025, 6:00 AM 5,714 Views 48 Comments

What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?
# Decisions
From The 42
# Decisions

What happened in those chaotic final five minutes in Dublin?

May 4th 2025, 8:00 PM 12,831 Views 25 Comments

Northampton came out on the right side of this game within a game.

Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final
# UBB
From The 42
# UBB

Bielle-Biarrey brilliance helps Bordeaux beat Toulouse in Champions Cup semi-final

May 4th 2025, 5:22 PM 5,636 Views 33 Comments

Pollock: 'It was mad, a crazy game to play in. We put on a show'
# Super Saint
From The 42
# Super Saint

Pollock: 'It was mad, a crazy game to play in. We put on a show'

May 4th 2025, 5:11 PM 3,897 Views 23 Comments

Lyon see off Racing to set up Challenge Cup final against Bath
# French Derby
From The 42
# French Derby

Lyon see off Racing to set up Challenge Cup final against Bath

May 4th 2025, 3:24 PM 1,595 Views 6 Comments

Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints
# D
From The 42
# D

Leinster's defence failed to step up against scintillating Saints

May 4th 2025, 10:24 AM 6,153 Views 39 Comments

The Irish province have redefined themselves as a teak-tough defensive side.

'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close
# Endgame
From The 42
# Endgame

'I don’t understand the decision' - Leinster come agonisingly close

May 3rd 2025, 9:30 PM 15,184 Views 91 Comments

'We can take anyone on. They said Leinster by 30, but here we are'
# Saints March On
From The 42
# Saints March On

'We can take anyone on. They said Leinster by 30, but here we are'

May 3rd 2025, 9:23 PM 5,023 Views 45 Comments

All ten tries as Northampton knock Leinster out of Champions Cup in epic semi-final
# Highlights
From The 42
# Highlights

All ten tries as Northampton knock Leinster out of Champions Cup in epic semi-final

May 3rd 2025, 9:17 PM 3,170 Views 9 Comments

'We get a little bit jittery' - Cullen regrets Leinster's 'horrific' defeat
# Regrets
From The 42
# Regrets

'We get a little bit jittery' - Cullen regrets Leinster's 'horrific' defeat

May 3rd 2025, 9:12 PM 6,357 Views 74 Comments

A team of spirited Saints make Leinster look human again
# Comment
From The 42
# Comment

A team of spirited Saints make Leinster look human again

May 3rd 2025, 8:43 PM 4,771 Views 38 Comments

This latest Champions Cup scar will be the most painful yet for the province.

Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final
# Classic
From The 42
# Classic

Leinster's dream dead as Saints storm into Champions Cup final

May 3rd 2025, 7:32 PM 10,336 Views 131 Comments

Northampton shredded the Leinster defence at times in an enthralling semi-final battle.

Finn Russell helps Bath beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

Finn Russell helps Bath beat Edinburgh in Challenge Cup semi-final

May 3rd 2025, 7:00 PM 2,697 Views 5 Comments

As it happened: Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-finals From The 42
Live May 3rd 2025, 5:00 PM

As it happened: Leinster v Northampton Saints, Champions Cup semi-finals

'Maybe I doubted myself a little bit. Becoming a Lion gave me a lot of self-belief'
# Jack Conan
From The 42
# Jack Conan

'Maybe I doubted myself a little bit. Becoming a Lion gave me a lot of self-belief'

May 3rd 2025, 8:00 AM 2,739 Views 10 Comments

'How many rugby teams are playing in front of over 40,000? I wouldn't take it for granted'
# Demand
From The 42
# Demand

'How many rugby teams are playing in front of over 40,000? I wouldn't take it for granted'

May 3rd 2025, 7:15 AM 5,864 Views 14 Comments

Leinster primed to book final berth but Saints will land some shots
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Leinster primed to book final berth but Saints will land some shots

May 3rd 2025, 6:30 AM 1,692 Views 6 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# Questions And Answers
From The 42
# Questions And Answers

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

May 2nd 2025, 5:00 PM 3,252 Views 5 Comments

'This is top-secret now... You can’t get into the ins and outs but he could have got picked'
# Jordie Barrett
From The 42
# Jordie Barrett

'This is top-secret now... You can’t get into the ins and outs but he could have got picked'

May 2nd 2025, 1:45 PM 7,317 Views 29 Comments

Barrett and Porter on bench, O'Brien, Deegan start for Leinster against Saints
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Barrett and Porter on bench, O'Brien, Deegan start for Leinster against Saints

May 2nd 2025, 1:04 PM 7,256 Views 86 Comments

UNLOCKED: Champions Cup semi-finals preview
'It's not going to be long until we knock on the door and knock it over'
# High Hopes
From The 42
# High Hopes

'It's not going to be long until we knock on the door and knock it over'

May 2nd 2025, 8:06 AM 2,366 Views 3 Comments

Leinster will be toughest test yet for Northampton's 'cocky' rising star Henry Pollock
# Coming Force
From The 42
# Coming Force

Leinster will be toughest test yet for Northampton's 'cocky' rising star Henry Pollock

May 2nd 2025, 7:00 AM 2,409 Views 35 Comments

Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Lions series success has become rare. Farrell is determined to change that

May 1st 2025, 7:37 PM 2,110 Views 15 Comments

Piardi, Amashukeli, and O’Keeffe to referee Lions Tests
# Match Officials
From The 42
# Match Officials

Piardi, Amashukeli, and O’Keeffe to referee Lions Tests

May 1st 2025, 9:27 AM 3,358 Views 25 Comments

This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games
# Prolific
From The 42
# Prolific

This is how Dan Sheehan has scored 12 tries in nine games

May 1st 2025, 6:30 AM 2,572 Views 7 Comments

The Leinster and Ireland hooker is athletic, clever, and disciplined.

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
# Game Recognise Game
From The 42
# Game Recognise Game

Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022

May 1st 2025, 6:00 AM 4,725 Views 57 Comments

Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.

Munster record-breaker Stephen Archer to retire at end of season
# Archie
From The 42
# Archie

Munster record-breaker Stephen Archer to retire at end of season

Apr 30th 2025, 3:59 PM 5,627 Views 15 Comments

Leinster v Northampton/Bordeaux v Toulouse previews and predictions
Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss
# Changes
From The 42
# Changes

Champions Cup format 'not perfect' says EPCR boss

Apr 30th 2025, 12:55 PM 4,031 Views 28 Comments

Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi
# Injured
From The 42
# Injured

Toulouse hooker Mauvaka out of Champions Cup semi

Apr 30th 2025, 12:04 PM 2,870 Views 0 Comments

Major blow for Ireland as injury rules Dorothy Wall out of Women's World Cup
# Setback
From The 42
# Setback

Major blow for Ireland as injury rules Dorothy Wall out of Women's World Cup

Apr 30th 2025, 11:52 AM 1,753 Views 4 Comments

Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
# Priorities
From The 42
# Priorities

Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic

Apr 30th 2025, 6:00 AM 3,556 Views 3 Comments

The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.

Australia confirm Les Kiss will be their next head coach
# Top Job
From The 42
# Top Job

Australia confirm Les Kiss will be their next head coach

Updated Apr 29th 2025, 9:21 PM 6,398 Views 43 Comments

Kieran Molloy to headline pro boxing card at Galway's Pearse Stadium in June
# Tribesman
From The 42
# Tribesman

Kieran Molloy to headline pro boxing card at Galway's Pearse Stadium in June

Apr 29th 2025, 6:39 PM 3,296 Views 1 Comment

Ireland's Aoife Wafer named on Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist
# Final Four
From The 42
# Final Four

Ireland's Aoife Wafer named on Six Nations Player of the Championship shortlist

Apr 29th 2025, 6:35 PM 1,008 Views 2 Comments

Leinster's familiar semi-final with Saints features key differences
# Business End
From The 42
# Business End

Leinster's familiar semi-final with Saints features key differences

Apr 29th 2025, 7:00 AM 4,348 Views 26 Comments

RG Snyman, Jordie Barrett, and Rabah Slimani hope to have a big say in Leinster’s trophy hunt.

'That’s the next step for Ryan... you just need that consistency'
# Explosive
From The 42
# Explosive

'That’s the next step for Ryan... you just need that consistency'

Apr 29th 2025, 6:00 AM 4,783 Views 16 Comments