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Rugby - Last year 2024

Sorry Ulster crash out of Champions Cup as 'Quins run amok at The Stoop
# Abject
From The 42
# Abject

Sorry Ulster crash out of Champions Cup as 'Quins run amok at The Stoop

Jan 20th 2024, 3:21 PM 6,364 Views 33 Comments

Thomond Park all set for another cracking European battle
# Zombie
From The 42
# Zombie

Thomond Park all set for another cracking European battle

Jan 20th 2024, 8:45 AM 5,227 Views 2 Comments

Prime time for Byrne but Pollard versus Nienaber a fascinating subplot at Welford Road
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Prime time for Byrne but Pollard versus Nienaber a fascinating subplot at Welford Road

Jan 20th 2024, 8:00 AM 2,325 Views 0 Comments

'It was just, 'What the hell? I'm playing for Ireland, this is crazy''
# Calvin Nash Interview
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# Calvin Nash Interview

'It was just, 'What the hell? I'm playing for Ireland, this is crazy''

Jan 20th 2024, 7:00 AM 3,553 Views 0 Comments

Wilkins proud to see Connacht round off 'painful' run of stepping stones with big win
# Staying Alive
From The 42
# Staying Alive

Wilkins proud to see Connacht round off 'painful' run of stepping stones with big win

Jan 20th 2024, 6:45 AM 2,095 Views 3 Comments

'We play better when our backs are against the wall, when we've got something to prove'
# Suftum
From The 42
# Suftum

'We play better when our backs are against the wall, when we've got something to prove'

Jan 20th 2024, 6:30 AM 1,259 Views 1 Comment

'It was a good night for the west of Ireland' - Lam doffs his cap on unhappy return to Connacht
# Magnanimous
From The 42
# Magnanimous

'It was a good night for the west of Ireland' - Lam doffs his cap on unhappy return to Connacht

Jan 19th 2024, 11:28 PM 4,508 Views 9 Comments

Connacht earn impressive bonus-point victory over Bristol to stay alive in Europe
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Connacht earn impressive bonus-point victory over Bristol to stay alive in Europe

Jan 19th 2024, 10:30 PM 6,984 Views 36 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# SQOTW
From The 42
# SQOTW

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Jan 19th 2024, 5:00 PM 8,550 Views 13 Comments

Schmidt to save the Aussies and Champions Cup team news reaction
Jaco Peyper announces retirement from refereeing
# Hanging Up His Whistle
From The 42
# Hanging Up His Whistle

Jaco Peyper announces retirement from refereeing

Jan 19th 2024, 3:04 PM 4,758 Views 23 Comments

Two changes to Ulster back row for trip to face Harlequins
# Teamsheet
From The 42
# Teamsheet

Two changes to Ulster back row for trip to face Harlequins

Jan 19th 2024, 12:26 PM 4,223 Views 15 Comments

Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Leinster go strong for Leicester trip
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Harry Byrne starts at 10 as Leinster go strong for Leicester trip

Jan 19th 2024, 12:07 PM 7,893 Views 61 Comments

Jager returns for Munster as Saints bring full-strength XV to Limerick
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Jager returns for Munster as Saints bring full-strength XV to Limerick

Jan 19th 2024, 12:06 PM 8,653 Views 14 Comments

6ft 9ins Tom Ahern loving life out wide for Munster
# Hybrid
From The 42
# Hybrid

6ft 9ins Tom Ahern loving life out wide for Munster

Jan 19th 2024, 7:15 AM 7,406 Views 19 Comments

Connacht's naming rights deal to offset over €40 million cost of redeveloping Sportsground
# Big Money
From The 42
# Big Money

Connacht's naming rights deal to offset over €40 million cost of redeveloping Sportsground

Jan 19th 2024, 7:05 AM 5,532 Views 27 Comments

Permutations, salutations, and Six Nations: Connacht seek to extend run in Europe
# Preview
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# Preview

Permutations, salutations, and Six Nations: Connacht seek to extend run in Europe

Jan 19th 2024, 7:00 AM 1,905 Views 0 Comments

'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team
# Finding Form
From The 42
# Finding Form

'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team

Jan 19th 2024, 6:30 AM 2,348 Views 10 Comments

Joe Schmidt named as new Australia rugby head coach
# The Joe Show
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# The Joe Show

Joe Schmidt named as new Australia rugby head coach

Jan 19th 2024, 6:01 AM 3,685 Views 19 Comments

Former Ireland head coach agrees two-year deal to succeed Eddie Jones at the Wallabies.

'I don’t really want to be playing Challenge Cup... that’s a pretty big carrot'
# Stuart Mccloskey
From The 42
# Stuart Mccloskey

'I don’t really want to be playing Challenge Cup... that’s a pretty big carrot'

Jan 19th 2024, 6:00 AM 2,005 Views 0 Comments

'I love the place' - Mick Galwey's journey from Munster great to O'Loughlin Gael
# Gallimh
From The 42
# Gallimh

'I love the place' - Mick Galwey's journey from Munster great to O'Loughlin Gael

Jan 18th 2024, 5:00 PM 14,357 Views 2 Comments

The rugby hero’s son Ruairí stands on the edge of winning an All-Ireland with O’Loughlin Gaels.

Bealham putting friendship with groomsman Marmion aside in Bristol test
# Love And War
From The 42
# Love And War

Bealham putting friendship with groomsman Marmion aside in Bristol test

Jan 18th 2024, 2:40 PM 4,118 Views 2 Comments

Former Springbok Elton Jantjies given four-year doping ban
# Prohibited Substance
From The 42
# Prohibited Substance

Former Springbok Elton Jantjies given four-year doping ban

Jan 18th 2024, 2:20 PM 4,119 Views 0 Comments

Boost for Connacht as O'Halloran and Aki return for Champions Cup showdown
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Boost for Connacht as O'Halloran and Aki return for Champions Cup showdown

Jan 18th 2024, 12:17 PM 3,388 Views 19 Comments

Joe Schmidt set to be confirmed as new Australia head coach - reports
# WALL' ABOUT THAT
From The 42
# WALL' ABOUT THAT

Joe Schmidt set to be confirmed as new Australia head coach - reports

Jan 18th 2024, 10:07 AM 6,856 Views 23 Comments

'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener
# Looking Sharp
From The 42
# Looking Sharp

'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener

Jan 18th 2024, 7:00 AM 2,212 Views 2 Comments

O'Mahony the right choice as Ireland captain despite uncertain future
# Skipper
From The 42
# Skipper

O'Mahony the right choice as Ireland captain despite uncertain future

Jan 17th 2024, 8:00 PM 3,929 Views 3 Comments

'It was something that I sent out, that I was interested in going home'
# Oli Jager
From The 42
# Oli Jager

'It was something that I sent out, that I was interested in going home'

Jan 17th 2024, 8:00 PM 11,201 Views 1 Comment

Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
# Selection
From The 42
# Selection

Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence

Jan 17th 2024, 4:34 PM 6,229 Views 11 Comments

The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.

'It massively strengthens O’Mahony’s hand if he wants to play beyond the end of the season'
# Rugby Weekly Extra
From The 42
# Rugby Weekly Extra

'It massively strengthens O’Mahony’s hand if he wants to play beyond the end of the season'

Jan 17th 2024, 3:52 PM 8,506 Views 35 Comments

O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad
# Six Nations Squad
From The 42
# Six Nations Squad

O'Mahony is the new Ireland captain as Farrell names 34-man squad

Jan 17th 2024, 2:12 PM 19,811 Views 166 Comments

Oli Jager, Thomas Ahern, and Sam Prendergast will train with the squad in Portugal next week.

Ulster's long-running sponsorship deal with Kingspan to end next year
# Handshake
From The 42
# Handshake

Ulster's long-running sponsorship deal with Kingspan to end next year

Jan 17th 2024, 11:58 AM 5,439 Views 7 Comments

England select George as captain for Six Nations, Sinckler and Vunipola omitted
# Leader
From The 42
# Leader

England select George as captain for Six Nations, Sinckler and Vunipola omitted

Jan 17th 2024, 10:25 AM 4,252 Views 7 Comments

Gregory Alldritt named France's Six Nations captain in Antoine Dupont's absence
# Squad News
From The 42
# Squad News

Gregory Alldritt named France's Six Nations captain in Antoine Dupont's absence

Jan 17th 2024, 9:57 AM 4,169 Views 30 Comments

Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard
# Decisions
From The 42
# Decisions

Munster are in the middle of a major changing of the guard

Jan 17th 2024, 7:15 AM 10,236 Views 11 Comments

Graham Rowntree has already started the process of changeover in his Munster squad.

Munster believe Crowley's 'big game temperament' fits for Ireland
# Number 10
From The 42
# Number 10

Munster believe Crowley's 'big game temperament' fits for Ireland

Jan 17th 2024, 6:15 AM 3,373 Views 5 Comments

Why Garry Ringrose could play on the wing for Ireland against France
# Analysis
From The 42
# Analysis

Why Garry Ringrose could play on the wing for Ireland against France

Jan 16th 2024, 8:00 PM 4,843 Views 5 Comments

The Leinster centre has performed well when covering the position previously.

Galway's Sportsground also set to sell naming rights as Connacht Rugby agree deal with US company
# Name Game
From The 42
# Name Game

Galway's Sportsground also set to sell naming rights as Connacht Rugby agree deal with US company

Jan 16th 2024, 7:39 PM 7,865 Views 2 Comments

Ranking Ireland's captaincy candidates, from likeliest to dark horses
# Successor
From The 42
# Successor

Ranking Ireland's captaincy candidates, from likeliest to dark horses

Jan 16th 2024, 6:00 PM 9,440 Views 8 Comments

Have your own say in the poll below ahead of Wednesday’s Six Nations squad announcement.

Munster insist O'Mahony contract talks are an 'ongoing process'
# Pom
From The 42
# Pom

Munster insist O'Mahony contract talks are an 'ongoing process'

Jan 16th 2024, 5:30 PM 8,012 Views 17 Comments