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Tyler Bleyendaal says Rieko Ioane deal shows Leinster's appeal to top class talent
# Incoming
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# Incoming

Tyler Bleyendaal says Rieko Ioane deal shows Leinster's appeal to top class talent

Apr 23rd 2025, 6:00 AM 3,930 Views 45 Comments

Ulster hit with injury absentees and doubts ahead of crucial Sharks meeting
# Toll
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# Toll

Ulster hit with injury absentees and doubts ahead of crucial Sharks meeting

Apr 22nd 2025, 3:42 PM 3,311 Views 33 Comments

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Tommy O'Brien might be better than we thought, Munster fall victim to another sideline shambles
O'Connor, Warwick and Matty Rea among 8 senior players to depart Ulster at end of season
# Exodus
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# Exodus

O'Connor, Warwick and Matty Rea among 8 senior players to depart Ulster at end of season

Apr 22nd 2025, 1:42 PM 6,620 Views 51 Comments

Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe coming out of retirement for World Cup
# U-turn
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# U-turn

Black Ferns star Woodman-Wickliffe coming out of retirement for World Cup

Apr 22nd 2025, 1:34 PM 1,836 Views 0 Comments

A bittersweet feeling: Ex-England star Ben Youngs to retire at end of season
# Most Capped
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# Most Capped

A bittersweet feeling: Ex-England star Ben Youngs to retire at end of season

Apr 22nd 2025, 1:17 PM 2,373 Views 2 Comments

Lawler says Munster have parked referee controversy as they focus on URC qualification
# Rugby
From The 42
# Rugby

Lawler says Munster have parked referee controversy as they focus on URC qualification

Apr 21st 2025, 8:56 PM 4,106 Views 11 Comments

'Donnacha helps me a lot. ROG has been so open to me'
# Irish Abroad
From The 42
# Irish Abroad

'Donnacha helps me a lot. ROG has been so open to me'

Apr 21st 2025, 7:00 AM 8,642 Views 8 Comments

Ex-Ireland back row Anna Caplice has been based in La Rochelle since 2023.

'There’s bits of the performance we feel flat about. I hoped to lay down a statement victory'
# Getting There
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# 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 2,663 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 2,095 Views 3 Comments

'We’ve all seen it for a long time' - Cullen pleased with O'Brien's strong run of form
# Standing Out
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# 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 5,625 Views 18 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 3,304 Views 17 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 8,234 Views 106 Comments

Six Nations: England and France secure wins to set up Grand Slam showdown
# Job Done
From The 42
# Job Done

Six Nations: England and France secure wins to set up Grand Slam showdown

Updated Apr 19th 2025, 9:29 PM 3,022 Views 0 Comments

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

O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak

Apr 19th 2025, 8:27 PM 11,937 Views 24 Comments

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

Munster left to rue major referee error in narrow Bulls defeat

Apr 19th 2025, 7:33 PM 14,151 Views 59 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
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# Reaction

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

Apr 19th 2025, 6:23 PM 6,632 Views 11 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 4,116 Views 45 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 5,298 Views 19 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 3,073 Views 4 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 2,385 Views 26 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 1,512 Views 0 Comments

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

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Apr 18th 2025, 5:00 PM 4,367 Views 4 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 4,482 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 8,539 Views 72 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 10,835 Views 17 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 1,286 Views 1 Comment

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

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

Apr 18th 2025, 6:45 AM 3,366 Views 9 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 2,233 Views 8 Comments

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

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

Apr 17th 2025, 3:39 PM 5,657 Views 80 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 2,735 Views 8 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 5,621 Views 43 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 5,949 Views 56 Comments

Sexton joins Farrell's Lions staff and will go full-time with Ireland
# Tourist
From The 42
# Tourist

Sexton joins Farrell's Lions staff and will go full-time with Ireland

Apr 17th 2025, 9:52 AM 7,703 Views 100 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 4,145 Views 47 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 2,924 Views 20 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 3,676 Views 6 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 5,424 Views 82 Comments

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

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