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'Not to say we always had things our own way, but it's nice to be tested is kind of the point'
# Challenge
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# Challenge

'Not to say we always had things our own way, but it's nice to be tested is kind of the point'

Jan 16th 2026, 7:30 AM 121 Views 0 Comments

Munster's Gleeson on Ireland ambitions and his hurling itch
# Premier Talent
From The 42
# Premier Talent

Munster's Gleeson on Ireland ambitions and his hurling itch

Jan 16th 2026, 6:30 AM 241 Views 0 Comments

Ulster duo sign contract extensions
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Ulster duo sign contract extensions

Jan 15th 2026, 7:32 PM 2,224 Views 8 Comments

Connacht hooker warns against complacency as they try to rescue Challenge Cup campaign
# Focus
From The 42
# Focus

Connacht hooker warns against complacency as they try to rescue Challenge Cup campaign

Jan 15th 2026, 6:30 PM 1,278 Views 0 Comments

The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach
# Succession
From The 42
# Succession

The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach

Jan 15th 2026, 3:06 PM 101 Views 0 Comments

'Beyond my wildest dreams' - King marks return from horror knee injury with Ireland captaincy
# Comeback King
From The 42
# Comeback King

'Beyond my wildest dreams' - King marks return from horror knee injury with Ireland captaincy

Jan 15th 2026, 2:24 PM 167 Views 0 Comments

The 2024 World Rugby Breakthrough Player of the year will lead Ireland into the Six Nations.

Conor Murray joins Virgin Media's Six Nations panel
# Six Nations 2026
From The 42
# Six Nations 2026

Conor Murray joins Virgin Media's Six Nations panel

Jan 15th 2026, 1:53 PM 1,360 Views 8 Comments

Women's British and Irish Lions agree partnership deal with Nike for 2027 tour
# Teaming Up
From The 42
# Teaming Up

Women's British and Irish Lions agree partnership deal with Nike for 2027 tour

Jan 15th 2026, 9:27 AM 104 Views 0 Comments

'We'll really miss him' - Joe McCarthy on brother Paddy's injury setback
# Siblings
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# Siblings

'We'll really miss him' - Joe McCarthy on brother Paddy's injury setback

Jan 15th 2026, 7:00 AM 183 Views 0 Comments

'Gutted' Scott Robertson sacked by All Blacks following damning review into 2025
# Razor
From The 42
# Razor

'Gutted' Scott Robertson sacked by All Blacks following damning review into 2025

Jan 15th 2026, 6:51 AM 552 Views 1 Comment

Robertson ousted by New Zealand following strong criticism from senior All Blacks players.

'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'
# Determined
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# Determined

'I still have aspirations of getting back and playing with Ireland'

Jan 15th 2026, 6:30 AM 389 Views 0 Comments

Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby
# All Blacks
From The 42
# All Blacks

Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby

Jan 14th 2026, 7:17 PM 3,105 Views 12 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ciarán and Gav predict Andy Farrell's 23 to face France, and pick their own
Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal
# Pastures New
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# Pastures New

Benetton's Eli Snyman to join Ulster on two-year deal

Jan 14th 2026, 1:55 PM 396 Views 3 Comments

'Express yourself': How Sexton and Best were key in Doak extending Ulster stay
# Suftum
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# Suftum

'Express yourself': How Sexton and Best were key in Doak extending Ulster stay

Jan 14th 2026, 12:16 PM 220 Views 0 Comments

Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster
# Switch
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# Switch

Connacht set to sign Will Connors from Leinster

Jan 14th 2026, 11:03 AM 3,423 Views 26 Comments

The 29-year-old Ireland international is set to move to the western province this summer.

'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty
# Decision
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# Decision

'I don't know what it was for' - Munster awaiting clarification on Toulon penalty

Jan 14th 2026, 6:30 AM 1,064 Views 8 Comments

Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle
# Numbers Down
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# Numbers Down

Leinster D conceding more but scramble key against La Rochelle

Jan 13th 2026, 8:00 PM 125 Views 1 Comment

Jacques Nienaber’s charges never gave up on seemingly lost causes.

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game
# Moving On
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# Moving On

'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

Jan 13th 2026, 6:30 PM 632 Views 5 Comments

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Good news for Munster and Ireland on Craig Casey's shoulder injury

Updated Jan 13th 2026, 2:52 PM 2,157 Views 1 Comment

Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester
# Blow
From The 42
# Blow

Jean Kleyn rejects new Munster contract as he agrees to join Gloucester

Jan 13th 2026, 2:48 PM 1 View 0 Comments

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March
# Change Of Plan
From The 42
# Change Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

Jan 13th 2026, 1:36 PM 1,210 Views 2 Comments

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations
# Injury List
From The 42
# Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

Jan 13th 2026, 12:01 PM 2,008 Views 7 Comments

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'
# 10 Questions
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# 10 Questions

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'

Jan 13th 2026, 7:00 AM 387 Views 0 Comments

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster
# Impact
From The 42
# Impact

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster

Jan 13th 2026, 6:30 AM 294 Views 0 Comments

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming
# Irish Abroad
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# Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

Jan 12th 2026, 9:15 PM 962 Views 0 Comments

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup
# Projections
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# Projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

Jan 12th 2026, 7:08 PM 308 Views 2 Comments

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy
# Injury List
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# Injury List

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy

Jan 12th 2026, 3:26 PM 341 Views 3 Comments

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel
# Total Recall
From The 42
# Total Recall

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel

Jan 12th 2026, 2:14 PM 156 Views 0 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon
Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?
# Depth Chart
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# Depth Chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Jan 12th 2026, 2:13 PM 610 Views 3 Comments

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon
# Missed Opportunity
From The 42
# Missed Opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

Jan 12th 2026, 7:00 AM 314 Views 2 Comments

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip
# On A Roll
From The 42
# On A Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

Jan 12th 2026, 6:00 AM 8 Views 0 Comments

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled
# Weekend In Amsterdam
From The 42
# Weekend In Amsterdam

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled

Jan 11th 2026, 8:59 PM 4,201 Views 22 Comments

The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

Jan 11th 2026, 8:31 PM 718 Views 2 Comments

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster

Jan 11th 2026, 4:43 PM 149 Views 1 Comment

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon
# Report
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# Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

Jan 11th 2026, 3:07 PM 1,079 Views 15 Comments

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier
# Agonising
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# Agonising

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier

Jan 11th 2026, 3:05 PM 2,978 Views 16 Comments

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands
# Feet Up
From The 42
# Feet Up

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands

Jan 11th 2026, 12:55 PM 706 Views 4 Comments

LIVE: Toulon v Munster, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Jan 11th 2026, 12:16 PM

LIVE: Toulon v Munster, Champions Cup

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