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Rugby

Yesterday

31st January 2026

Reaction

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'

6 hrs ago

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URC

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point

7 hrs ago

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Disappointment

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement

8 hrs ago

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Impressive

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh

9 hrs ago

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URC

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre

11 hrs ago

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Reaction

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player

16 hrs ago

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Training Camp

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal

17 hrs ago

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game wrecker

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

23 hrs ago

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Last week

25th January 2026 - 31st January 2026

Report

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow

Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest.

30 Jan

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hot prospects

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

30 Jan

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It's quiziness time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

30 Jan

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New Deal

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension

30 Jan

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out

Selection

Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff

30 Jan

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United Rugby Championship

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium

30 Jan

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Italian Job

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre

30 Jan

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Family Pride

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'

30 Jan

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Penalty Count

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations

30 Jan

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Aoife Wafer Interview

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'

Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.

Emma Duffy

30 Jan

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suspended

Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support

The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

29 Jan

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Contract Extension

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals

29 Jan

2.2k

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Rehab

Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately

29 Jan

4.6k

21

Talent

McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood

29 Jan

4.6k

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Banned

'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations

29 Jan

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Team news

Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors

29 Jan

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Pen to Paper

Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract

29 Jan

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Allez les Bleus

A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland

29 Jan

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Reunion

'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return

29 Jan

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when it rains it pours

Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

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Verdict

Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games

The 35-year-old centre was dropped from Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad today.

28 Jan

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On the Move

Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan

28 Jan

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6n

France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash

28 Jan

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Blow

Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury

28 Jan

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris

Setback

Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue

The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

28 Jan

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Rugby

France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced to retire following 'cardiac event'

28 Jan

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Ulster

'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'

27 Jan

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Go West

Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer

27 Jan

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Super Rugby

Former Scotland and Fiji coach Cotter to succeed Les Kiss at Queensland Reds

27 Jan

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