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France star Ntamack hit with three-match ban - but set to be back in time for Ireland clash
# Disciplinary
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# Disciplinary

France star Ntamack hit with three-match ban - but set to be back in time for Ireland clash

Updated Feb 5th 2025, 7:10 PM 5,984 Views 31 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland's 100% lineout, winning scraps, and pass quality
Hume, Stockdale and McCloskey to make Ulster returns against Queensland Reds
# Stock Replenished
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# Stock Replenished

Hume, Stockdale and McCloskey to make Ulster returns against Queensland Reds

Feb 5th 2025, 1:37 PM 3,618 Views 22 Comments

Furlong and McCarthy ruled out but Hansen and Bealham look good for Scots clash
# Injury Update
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# Injury Update

Furlong and McCarthy ruled out but Hansen and Bealham look good for Scots clash

Feb 5th 2025, 1:04 PM 6,155 Views 63 Comments

England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France
# The Smiths
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# The Smiths

England consider unleashing Marcus Smith and Fin Smith on France

Feb 5th 2025, 11:15 AM 3,565 Views 11 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland restore feel-good factor
England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations From The 42

England’s Cadan Murley out of France clash and doubtful for rest of Six Nations

Feb 4th 2025, 11:42 AM 4,404 Views 12 Comments

Ulster confirm departure of defence coach Bell by mutual consent
# Exit
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# Exit

Ulster confirm departure of defence coach Bell by mutual consent

Feb 4th 2025, 11:17 AM 5,343 Views 22 Comments

Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England
# The Video Review
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# The Video Review

Sexton-inspired kicking helps Ireland to take control over England

Feb 4th 2025, 7:00 AM 5,509 Views 16 Comments

After some poor kicking in the first half, Ireland manipulated the visitors in the second 40.

'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland
# Heartbeat
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# Heartbeat

'We were frustrated after November' - JGP looks for another level from Ireland

Feb 4th 2025, 6:30 AM 3,719 Views 21 Comments

English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s
# Suspended
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# Suspended

English back row Kpoku hit with ban after red card against Ireland U20s

Feb 3rd 2025, 2:31 PM 4,990 Views 10 Comments

Ireland hopeful for Bealham and Hansen as Ahern and Bolton join squad
# Injury Update
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# Injury Update

Ireland hopeful for Bealham and Hansen as Ahern and Bolton join squad

Feb 3rd 2025, 2:15 PM 8,103 Views 59 Comments

France out-half Ntamack to learn Six Nations fate on Wednesday
# Red Card
From The 42
# Red Card

France out-half Ntamack to learn Six Nations fate on Wednesday

Feb 3rd 2025, 1:03 PM 5,526 Views 24 Comments

'It's an incredible privilege. I just want to make the most of every chance I get'
# Impact
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# Impact

'It's an incredible privilege. I just want to make the most of every chance I get'

Feb 3rd 2025, 8:38 AM 5,762 Views 3 Comments

Ireland weigh up changes for Six Nations visit to Scotland
# Selection
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# Selection

Ireland weigh up changes for Six Nations visit to Scotland

Feb 3rd 2025, 6:00 AM 9,503 Views 32 Comments

6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations
# Candidates
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# Candidates

6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations

Feb 2nd 2025, 8:20 PM 10,399 Views 46 Comments

Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires
# The Video Review
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# The Video Review

Power plays, sweeping scores, and pure strength - Ireland's attack fires

Feb 2nd 2025, 11:47 AM 6,343 Views 13 Comments

Dan Sheehan’s second-half beauty was the pick of the bunch against England.

'It'd be a bit awkward if we didn’t get on: we travel in the same car to and from kicking'
# Healthy Rivalry
From The 42
# Healthy Rivalry

'It'd be a bit awkward if we didn’t get on: we travel in the same car to and from kicking'

Feb 2nd 2025, 8:30 AM 22,644 Views 82 Comments

Return of game-changing Sheehan and Conan a huge boost for Ireland
# Fronting Up
From The 42
# Fronting Up

Return of game-changing Sheehan and Conan a huge boost for Ireland

Feb 2nd 2025, 6:30 AM 4,301 Views 15 Comments

Paul O’Connell’s pack had a good day against the English.

Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Borthwick: 'The change at 10 was pretty significant'

Feb 1st 2025, 9:06 PM 18,451 Views 141 Comments

'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'
# Happy Days
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# Happy Days

'The starters laid a strong foundation. We had real impetus off the bench'

Feb 1st 2025, 8:32 PM 4,552 Views 37 Comments

Player ratings as Ireland see off stern English challenge at the Aviva
# Marks Out Of 10
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# Marks Out Of 10

Player ratings as Ireland see off stern English challenge at the Aviva

Feb 1st 2025, 8:11 PM 15,270 Views 57 Comments

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland 27-22 England: Post-match podcast
James Lowe revels in role as Ireland's chief agitator and instigator
# Comment
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# Comment

James Lowe revels in role as Ireland's chief agitator and instigator

Feb 1st 2025, 7:54 PM 8,377 Views 22 Comments

Immense bench impact sends Ireland to bonus-point win over England
# Up And Running
From The 42
# Up And Running

Immense bench impact sends Ireland to bonus-point win over England

Feb 1st 2025, 6:43 PM 8,100 Views 107 Comments

Simon Easterby’s men made lots of errors but Dan Sheehan and co. got the job done

Jones hat-trick helps Scotland start Six Nations with bonus-point win over Italy
# Off The Mark
From The 42
# Off The Mark

Jones hat-trick helps Scotland start Six Nations with bonus-point win over Italy

Feb 1st 2025, 4:53 PM 2,297 Views 12 Comments

As it happened: Ireland v England, Six Nations From The 42
Live Feb 1st 2025, 3:45 PM

As it happened: Ireland v England, Six Nations

Ex-England and Leinster coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92
# Changes
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# Changes

Ex-England and Leinster coach Lancaster leaves Racing 92

Feb 1st 2025, 3:44 PM 6,046 Views 27 Comments

'It'll always be an advantage for the IRFU but others are starting to replicate that'
# Sports Tech
From The 42
# Sports Tech

'It'll always be an advantage for the IRFU but others are starting to replicate that'

Feb 1st 2025, 8:15 AM 7,128 Views 5 Comments

Wrestling fan Finlay Bealham welcomes Ireland's weirdness
# Environment
From The 42
# Environment

Wrestling fan Finlay Bealham welcomes Ireland's weirdness

Feb 1st 2025, 7:00 AM 2,754 Views 9 Comments

England a blockbuster opener as Ireland chase Six Nations history
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

England a blockbuster opener as Ireland chase Six Nations history

Feb 1st 2025, 6:00 AM 1,716 Views 4 Comments

Simon Easterby’s squad need to hit the ground running against Steve Borthwick’s side in Dublin.

Dupont-inspired France thrash Wales in Six Nations opener
# Whitewash
From The 42
# Whitewash

Dupont-inspired France thrash Wales in Six Nations opener

Jan 31st 2025, 10:19 PM 7,372 Views 66 Comments

Les Bleus ran out 43-0 winners.

Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations
# Closer Look
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# Closer Look

Biggest storyline? What are Ireland's chances? - Our writers look ahead to the Six Nations

Jan 31st 2025, 6:29 PM 2,230 Views 10 Comments

The 2025 action starts tonight.

'More eyes, not less' - Maro Itoje urges organisers to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV
# Rights
From The 42
# Rights

'More eyes, not less' - Maro Itoje urges organisers to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV

Jan 31st 2025, 6:29 PM 2,324 Views 4 Comments

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

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Jan 31st 2025, 5:00 PM 5,099 Views 6 Comments

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress
# Confident
From The 42
# Confident

Finn Russell sees title mindset as Scotland look to build on progress

Jan 31st 2025, 4:41 PM 2,046 Views 11 Comments

Ireland have 'total faith' in Prendergast as ROG cites Crowley's 'yo-yo' form
# Number 10s
From The 42
# Number 10s

Ireland have 'total faith' in Prendergast as ROG cites Crowley's 'yo-yo' form

Jan 31st 2025, 12:41 PM 6,564 Views 86 Comments

'My body feels the best it’s ever been' - Van der Flier in powerful form
# Mindset
From The 42
# Mindset

'My body feels the best it’s ever been' - Van der Flier in powerful form

Jan 31st 2025, 7:45 AM 2,260 Views 16 Comments

'Because Faz isn’t around we’ve all had to step up in certain areas'
# Taking The Reins
From The 42
# Taking The Reins

'Because Faz isn’t around we’ve all had to step up in certain areas'

Jan 31st 2025, 7:00 AM 1,307 Views 2 Comments

Poll: Who do you think will win the 2025 Six Nations?
# Call It
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# Call It

Poll: Who do you think will win the 2025 Six Nations?

Jan 31st 2025, 6:00 AM 2,086 Views 12 Comments

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