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Rugby
Yesterday
19th October 2026
On The 42Class
Majestic effort from Prendergast and JOB tops Leinster's 7-try haul
The forwards will take pride in delivering a scrum penalty try in Clermont-Ferrand.
Rugby Weekly Extra
Munster's young guns shine, Leinster lay down marker, and Connacht produce all-time performance
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss a clean sweep for the provinces in Europe, and what we learned about the high number of Champions Cup contenders after an enthralling opening weekend.
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On The 42Concern
Jack Conan's shoulder injury requires further assessment ahead of Ireland squad announcement
This week
18th October 2026 - 20th October 2026
Last week
11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
On The 42champions cup wrap
O'Gara laments 'fragility of life' as La Rochelle beat mourning Lions following Hyron Andrews' passing
On The 42ciaran frawley
'Tonight we said, 'Give the crowd a bit of energy, fire some shots, play Connacht rugby''
On The 42Tense
Casey seals hard-fought win for Munster over Racing in Cork
Clayton McMillan’s got up and running with a victory at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
On The 42The West's awake
Frawley stars on home debut as Connacht beat Saracens in 13-try thriller
A Champions Cup return to savour for Stuart Lancaster’s men.
On The 42Reaction
Prendergast's 'massive moment' lifts Leinster, but Conan's shoulder injury a concern
On The 42Bledisloe Cup
Kiss calls latest All Blacks humbling 'unacceptable' as Wallabies crushed again
On The 42BOD
'I had a Munster jersey when I was growing up, and it would annoy my mum'
21-year-old scrum-half Ben O’Donovan has proven to be a shrewd signing for Munster.
On The 42Tribute
Anthony Foley was an inspiration to pupils at his old school - his death affected us deeply
On The 42Preview
Leinster seek Champions Cup 'magic' as latest European quest starts on familiar ground
On The 42Test
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The 42 Rugby Weekly
Tragedy in La Rochelle, Carbery's Leinster return, and Munster's emotional night
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella from Clermont-Ferrand ahead of the opening round of the Champions Cup.
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On The 42statement
Munster explain playing in Cork instead of Thomond Park on anniversary of Anthony Foley's death
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On The 42Team news
Carbery set for comeback off the bench as Leinster name experienced side to face Clermont
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