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Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure
# Stand Up And Fight
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# Stand Up And Fight

Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure

Dec 17th 2023, 6:00 AM 2,504 Views 0 Comments

Ulster rediscover form as they hold off Racing's second-half revival
# Match Report
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# Match Report

Ulster rediscover form as they hold off Racing's second-half revival

Dec 16th 2023, 9:54 PM 7,138 Views 10 Comments

Leinster relieved to overcome 'sluggish' start against Sale
# Reaction
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# Reaction

Leinster relieved to overcome 'sluggish' start against Sale

Dec 16th 2023, 8:48 PM 4,972 Views 17 Comments

Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS
# Two From Two
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# Two From Two

Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS

Dec 16th 2023, 7:38 PM 5,208 Views 27 Comments

The home side trailed at half-time but crossed for four second-half tries.

As it happened: Leinster v Sale Sharks, Champions Cup From The 42
Live Dec 16th 2023, 5:00 PM

As it happened: Leinster v Sale Sharks, Champions Cup

Stormers strike at the death to leave La Rochelle's Champions Cup defence hanging in the balance
# 0 From 2
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# 0 From 2

Stormers strike at the death to leave La Rochelle's Champions Cup defence hanging in the balance

Dec 16th 2023, 4:00 PM 12,459 Views 24 Comments

Connacht's dismal record in England continues as Saracens run up 55 points
# Match Report
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# Match Report

Connacht's dismal record in England continues as Saracens run up 55 points

Dec 16th 2023, 3:31 PM 5,166 Views 20 Comments

Bloody Sunday, Gaelic Games and Irish sporting heroes - Books for children this Christmas
# Christmas Gift Idea
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# Christmas Gift Idea

Bloody Sunday, Gaelic Games and Irish sporting heroes - Books for children this Christmas

Dec 16th 2023, 9:00 AM 1,762 Views 1 Comment

The 42 takes a look at some of the excellent choices by Irish authors.

Ulster try to get a Racing start after the drowning in Bath
# BIG UNITS
From The 42
# BIG UNITS

Ulster try to get a Racing start after the drowning in Bath

Dec 16th 2023, 8:30 AM 2,913 Views 2 Comments

Connacht hope for response as Carty and Thornbury return to starting lineup
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Connacht hope for response as Carty and Thornbury return to starting lineup

Dec 16th 2023, 7:30 AM 1,750 Views 1 Comment

'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'
# Stag
From The 42
# Stag

'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'

Dec 16th 2023, 6:30 AM 6,055 Views 3 Comments

Munster centre Alex Nankivell has settled into life in Ireland impressively.

'Massive battle for our pack' - Leinster aim to strengthen Champions Cup intent against Sharks
# Next Step
From The 42
# Next Step

'Massive battle for our pack' - Leinster aim to strengthen Champions Cup intent against Sharks

Dec 16th 2023, 6:00 AM 2,478 Views 6 Comments

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# Quizmass Time
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# Quizmass Time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Dec 15th 2023, 5:00 PM 7,497 Views 1 Comment

How closely have you been paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?

The RG Snyman-to-Leinster reaction pod . . . and Champions Cup preview
Ulster lean on experience for pivotal meeting with Racing
# Seniority
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# Seniority

Ulster lean on experience for pivotal meeting with Racing

Dec 15th 2023, 12:47 PM 3,475 Views 3 Comments

Thornbury to make long-awaited injury comeback in boost for Connacht's trip to Sarries
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Thornbury to make long-awaited injury comeback in boost for Connacht's trip to Sarries

Dec 15th 2023, 12:46 PM 4,154 Views 15 Comments

Munster make six changes for Sunday's trip to face Exeter
# Team News
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# Team News

Munster make six changes for Sunday's trip to face Exeter

Dec 15th 2023, 12:23 PM 8,206 Views 19 Comments

Frawley handed first European start at 10 for Leinster's sold-out clash with Sale
# Team News
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# Team News

Frawley handed first European start at 10 for Leinster's sold-out clash with Sale

Dec 15th 2023, 12:22 PM 6,459 Views 12 Comments

RG Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster' - Donal Lenihan
# Shock Move
From The 42
# Shock Move

RG Snyman would be a 'brilliant signing for Leinster' - Donal Lenihan

Dec 15th 2023, 10:32 AM 10,149 Views 87 Comments

Ala’alatoa: 'I love this team, but the opportunity to play in France was appealing'
# Leinster Leader
From The 42
# Leinster Leader

Ala’alatoa: 'I love this team, but the opportunity to play in France was appealing'

Dec 15th 2023, 8:30 AM 7,564 Views 28 Comments

IRFU finalise World Cup review as Nucifora era hits home stretch
# NUCIFORA
From The 42
# NUCIFORA

IRFU finalise World Cup review as Nucifora era hits home stretch

Dec 15th 2023, 8:00 AM 2,082 Views 4 Comments

Performance director David Nucifora held his annual briefing in Abbotstown yesterday.

'I don’t even know where my boot was... I still think I should have got it'
# Drop Goal
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# Drop Goal

'I don’t even know where my boot was... I still think I should have got it'

Dec 15th 2023, 7:48 AM 6,239 Views 0 Comments

'Championships aren’t won in October and November' - Dan McFarland on building Ulster
# Ooh La La
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# Ooh La La

'Championships aren’t won in October and November' - Dan McFarland on building Ulster

Dec 15th 2023, 6:45 AM 880 Views 1 Comment

'The Irish system would be mad to say no to him' - IRFU open to Sexton coaching role
# Watch This Space
From The 42
# Watch This Space

'The Irish system would be mad to say no to him' - IRFU open to Sexton coaching role

Dec 15th 2023, 6:00 AM 3,949 Views 13 Comments

IRFU: One player per province could join Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics
# 2024 Games
From The 42
# 2024 Games

IRFU: One player per province could join Ireland Sevens squad for Paris Olympics

Dec 14th 2023, 4:30 PM 7,507 Views 15 Comments

Wales prop Samson Lee forced to retire after 18-month injury battle
# We'll Always Have Dublin
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# We'll Always Have Dublin

Wales prop Samson Lee forced to retire after 18-month injury battle

Dec 14th 2023, 4:16 PM 3,066 Views 2 Comments

IRFU appoints three new female delegates to meet 40% gender-balance requirement
# Target Met
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# Target Met

IRFU appoints three new female delegates to meet 40% gender-balance requirement

Dec 14th 2023, 3:17 PM 2,361 Views 9 Comments

Nucifora: IRFU would be 'ecstatic' if Farrell led Lions in 2025
# In Demand
From The 42
# In Demand

Nucifora: IRFU would be 'ecstatic' if Farrell led Lions in 2025

Dec 14th 2023, 2:26 PM 2,692 Views 6 Comments

Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban
# Second Chance
From The 42
# Second Chance

Rob Howley returns to Wales coaching set-up for first time since betting ban

Dec 14th 2023, 1:22 PM 2,536 Views 4 Comments

Andy Farrell signs new four-year contract as Ireland head coach
# Signed Up
From The 42
# Signed Up

Andy Farrell signs new four-year contract as Ireland head coach

Dec 14th 2023, 12:31 PM 7,975 Views 36 Comments
  • New deal a "significant coup" for Irish rugby
  • Mike Catt set to step down as attack coach next summer
All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'
# Stinging
From The 42
# Stinging

All Blacks great Sonny Bill Williams calls Eddie Jones 'a disgrace'

Dec 14th 2023, 8:53 AM 7,180 Views 13 Comments

Henshaw excited by Byrne and Frawley's different influences on win in La Rochelle
# Options
From The 42
# Options

Henshaw excited by Byrne and Frawley's different influences on win in La Rochelle

Dec 14th 2023, 6:30 AM 3,452 Views 7 Comments

'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy
# Defence
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# Defence

'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy

Dec 14th 2023, 6:00 AM 2,442 Views 0 Comments

Six Nations reveal title and release date for 'Drive to Survive'-style Netflix series
# Save The Date
From The 42
# Save The Date

Six Nations reveal title and release date for 'Drive to Survive'-style Netflix series

Dec 13th 2023, 8:57 PM 8,715 Views 6 Comments

Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter
# Update
From The 42
# Update

Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter

Dec 13th 2023, 5:08 PM 4,299 Views 7 Comments

Billy Vunipola cleared to play against Connacht after red card is overturned
# Champions Cup
From The 42
# Champions Cup

Billy Vunipola cleared to play against Connacht after red card is overturned

Dec 13th 2023, 2:05 PM 2,619 Views 5 Comments

Eddie Jones takes over as head coach of Japan Rugby
# Double Bluff
From The 42
# Double Bluff

Eddie Jones takes over as head coach of Japan Rugby

Dec 13th 2023, 11:30 AM 4,176 Views 15 Comments

'It was great to watch, just to see him have that confidence to back himself'
# Fraw' And Order
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# Fraw' And Order

'It was great to watch, just to see him have that confidence to back himself'

Dec 13th 2023, 7:00 AM 6,328 Views 24 Comments

Relief for Connacht and Andy Farrell as Hansen injury scare dissipates
# Mack Attack
From The 42
# Mack Attack

Relief for Connacht and Andy Farrell as Hansen injury scare dissipates

Dec 13th 2023, 6:30 AM 5,363 Views 3 Comments

'The honeymoon phase of the move is over' - Steven Kitshoff hunkers down to Ulster life
# SPICY PLUM
From The 42
# SPICY PLUM

'The honeymoon phase of the move is over' - Steven Kitshoff hunkers down to Ulster life

Dec 13th 2023, 6:00 AM 2,935 Views 1 Comment