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The 42's Best of 2023: Andy Farrell, the ordinary kid who had to win
# Best Of 2023
From The 42
# Best Of 2023

The 42's Best of 2023: Andy Farrell, the ordinary kid who had to win

Dec 28th 2023, 10:00 AM 4,693 Views 1 Comment

Ciarán Kennedy travels to Wigan to meet the coaches and players that shaped Ireland’s head coach.

'Joe is getting better all the time' - McCarthy continues to impress for Leinster
# The Joe Show
From The 42
# The Joe Show

'Joe is getting better all the time' - McCarthy continues to impress for Leinster

Dec 28th 2023, 7:15 AM 4,731 Views 21 Comments

Munster to consider short-term cover as injury count rises
# Squad Depth
From The 42
# Squad Depth

Munster to consider short-term cover as injury count rises

Dec 28th 2023, 6:30 AM 7,185 Views 11 Comments

Connacht's Kiwi signing Jansen hoping for run of games as he settles into life in Galway
# New Man
From The 42
# New Man

Connacht's Kiwi signing Jansen hoping for run of games as he settles into life in Galway

Dec 27th 2023, 9:24 PM 4,876 Views 2 Comments

Munster's squad left looking light as Leinster bench makes big impact
# Analysis
From The 42
# Analysis

Munster's squad left looking light as Leinster bench makes big impact

Dec 27th 2023, 7:02 PM 5,705 Views 13 Comments

Toulouse and Toulon fined over Springbok Kolbe transfer
# LNR
From The 42
# LNR

Toulouse and Toulon fined over Springbok Kolbe transfer

Dec 27th 2023, 1:45 PM 7,834 Views 7 Comments

'It’s an Achilles. It doesn’t look good' - Edogbo latest injury concern for Munster
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

'It’s an Achilles. It doesn’t look good' - Edogbo latest injury concern for Munster

Dec 26th 2023, 10:47 PM 9,625 Views 19 Comments

Leinster edge Munster after gripping battle at Thomond Park
# Derby
From The 42
# Derby

Leinster edge Munster after gripping battle at Thomond Park

Dec 26th 2023, 9:41 PM 12,810 Views 129 Comments

As it happened: Munster v Leinster, URC From The 42
Live Dec 26th 2023, 6:41 PM

As it happened: Munster v Leinster, URC

Edogbo v McCarthy, battle of the benches, and can Harry Byrne pick up where he left off?
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Edogbo v McCarthy, battle of the benches, and can Harry Byrne pick up where he left off?

Dec 26th 2023, 7:00 AM 5,688 Views 7 Comments

Quiz: Can you name these try-scorers from 2023 key rugby matches?
# It's Quizness Time
From The 42
# It's Quizness Time

Quiz: Can you name these try-scorers from 2023 key rugby matches?

Dec 24th 2023, 6:00 PM 7,915 Views 2 Comments

The 42's Best of 2023: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
# Clean Sweep
From The 42
# Clean Sweep

The 42's Best of 2023: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?

Dec 24th 2023, 10:00 AM 3,750 Views 8 Comments

Murray Kinsella unpicks exactly how Andy Farrell’s Ireland won just the fourth Grand Slam in the country’s history.

O'Gara's La Rochelle slip to another Top 14 defeat
# Wrap
From The 42
# Wrap

O'Gara's La Rochelle slip to another Top 14 defeat

Dec 23rd 2023, 8:00 PM 14,474 Views 16 Comments

Cooney link to American Football laughed off by Bell
# Here's The Kicker
From The 42
# Here's The Kicker

Cooney link to American Football laughed off by Bell

Dec 23rd 2023, 6:04 AM 3,781 Views 2 Comments

Ulster hold out for single point win over bogey side Connacht
# Suftum
From The 42
# Suftum

Ulster hold out for single point win over bogey side Connacht

Updated Dec 22nd 2023, 9:30 PM 6,697 Views 28 Comments

John Cooney’s accuracy from penalties enough to struggle through a scrappy second half.

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
# Let's Get Quizzical
From The 42
# Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Dec 22nd 2023, 5:00 PM 7,717 Views 2 Comments

Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue
# Podcast
From The 42
# Podcast

Festive season interpros and Snyman's move to Blue

Dec 22nd 2023, 3:35 PM 630 Views 0 Comments

Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Edogbo and Zebo start for Munster, while Leinster name Harry Byrne at 10 for Christmas derby

Dec 22nd 2023, 12:41 PM 11,069 Views 43 Comments

Alun Wyn Jones reveals he was diagnosed with a heart condition during Toulon medical
# Awj
From The 42
# Awj

Alun Wyn Jones reveals he was diagnosed with a heart condition during Toulon medical

Dec 22nd 2023, 11:32 AM 6,105 Views 5 Comments

Wilkins needs to shore up leaky Connacht on away trip to Ulster
# Preview
From The 42
# Preview

Wilkins needs to shore up leaky Connacht on away trip to Ulster

Dec 22nd 2023, 7:00 AM 2,157 Views 3 Comments

Connacht to use new medical cooling cap on concussed players as part of URC trial
# Polarcap
From The 42
# Polarcap

Connacht to use new medical cooling cap on concussed players as part of URC trial

Dec 21st 2023, 9:40 PM 3,883 Views 4 Comments

David Nucifora to begin advisory role with Rugby Australia in March
# Man At Work
From The 42
# Man At Work

David Nucifora to begin advisory role with Rugby Australia in March

Dec 21st 2023, 8:32 PM 4,736 Views 7 Comments

Two of Keith Wood's sons to line out for Munster Development side tomorrow
# Good Genes
From The 42
# Good Genes

Two of Keith Wood's sons to line out for Munster Development side tomorrow

Dec 21st 2023, 5:15 PM 20,485 Views 12 Comments

Andrew Goodman to join Ireland rugby coaching team in 2024
# Addition
From The 42
# Addition

Andrew Goodman to join Ireland rugby coaching team in 2024

Dec 21st 2023, 2:31 PM 7,600 Views 16 Comments

Mack Hansen returns to starting side for Connacht's trip to Ulster
# Team News
From The 42
# Team News

Mack Hansen returns to starting side for Connacht's trip to Ulster

Dec 21st 2023, 12:31 PM 4,190 Views 11 Comments

Cullen hoping Snyman can have 'lasting' Leinster legacy like Elsom and Thorn
# Expectation
From The 42
# Expectation

Cullen hoping Snyman can have 'lasting' Leinster legacy like Elsom and Thorn

Dec 21st 2023, 6:00 AM 5,081 Views 27 Comments

Rowntree admits shock at Snyman's Leinster move
# Reaction
From The 42
# Reaction

Rowntree admits shock at Snyman's Leinster move

Dec 20th 2023, 5:07 PM 8,792 Views 48 Comments

Wallabies legend Matt Giteau comes out of retirement and returns to MLR at 41
# Going Back To Cali
From The 42
# Going Back To Cali

Wallabies legend Matt Giteau comes out of retirement and returns to MLR at 41

Dec 20th 2023, 3:32 PM 4,690 Views 0 Comments

Luke McGrath and Tommy O'Brien available to Leinster for Thomond trip
# Boost
From The 42
# Boost

Luke McGrath and Tommy O'Brien available to Leinster for Thomond trip

Dec 20th 2023, 2:35 PM 3,461 Views 6 Comments

Peter O'Mahony set to miss Munster v Leinster; Herring ruled out of Ulster v Connacht
# Connacht
From The 42
# Connacht

Peter O'Mahony set to miss Munster v Leinster; Herring ruled out of Ulster v Connacht

Updated Dec 19th 2023, 6:52 PM 5,631 Views 8 Comments

The potential risks and rewards of Leinster’s swoop for RG Snyman
# Analysis
From The 42
# Analysis

The potential risks and rewards of Leinster’s swoop for RG Snyman

Dec 19th 2023, 5:25 PM 6,137 Views 13 Comments

The South African lock has the potential to be a game-changer or an expensive gamble for Leinster.

'There’s a lot more to come from me' - Caelan Doris 'delighted' to sign contract extension
# Dotted Line
From The 42
# Dotted Line

'There’s a lot more to come from me' - Caelan Doris 'delighted' to sign contract extension

Dec 19th 2023, 5:10 PM 2,179 Views 2 Comments

Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman
# Done Deal
From The 42
# Done Deal

Leinster confirm signing of Munster's RG Snyman

Dec 19th 2023, 2:13 PM 13,955 Views 143 Comments

'He really inspires you' - Nienaber striking right notes with Leinster squad
# Impact
From The 42
# Impact

'He really inspires you' - Nienaber striking right notes with Leinster squad

Dec 19th 2023, 7:00 AM 3,930 Views 7 Comments

The South African coach has quickly impressed at his new club.

'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'
# Derby
From The 42
# Derby

'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'

Dec 19th 2023, 6:00 AM 7,014 Views 12 Comments

Bordeaux-Bègles interested in signing Joey Carbery from Munster - reports
# In Demand
From The 42
# In Demand

Bordeaux-Bègles interested in signing Joey Carbery from Munster - reports

Dec 18th 2023, 9:13 PM 9,314 Views 42 Comments

Felipe Contepomi named new Argentina head coach as Michael Cheika departs
# Los Pumas
From The 42
# Los Pumas

Felipe Contepomi named new Argentina head coach as Michael Cheika departs

Dec 18th 2023, 8:08 PM 3,979 Views 3 Comments

Mack's back: Huge boost for Connacht as Hansen is cleared for Ulster interpro
# Injury Update
From The 42
# Injury Update

Mack's back: Huge boost for Connacht as Hansen is cleared for Ulster interpro

Dec 18th 2023, 3:46 PM 3,134 Views 17 Comments

'I believe the best is yet to come' - Caelan Doris signs three-year IRFU central contract
# Signed Up
From The 42
# Signed Up

'I believe the best is yet to come' - Caelan Doris signs three-year IRFU central contract

Dec 18th 2023, 2:16 PM 5,034 Views 40 Comments

Co-captains approach causing issues for Leinster and match officials
# Leaders
From The 42
# Leaders

Co-captains approach causing issues for Leinster and match officials

Dec 18th 2023, 7:00 AM 6,825 Views 15 Comments

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