Rugby

Yesterday
6th September 2026
On The 42Up and Running
La Rochelle snatch dramatic late win against Toulouse in Top 14 opener
3 hrs ago
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On The 42greatest rivalry
All Blacks Tupaea, Jacobson and Savea to miss last Springboks Test
10 hrs ago
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On The 42Rugby
Kiss's winning run ends as Argentina hold Australia to draw
6 Sep
1.9k
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Last week
30th August 2026 - 5th September 2026
On The 42Connacht
Mack Hansen leads the way in Connacht victory over Ealing
5 Sep
5.4k
5
On The 42test rugby
South Africa dominate New Zealand in second half to lead series
5 Sep
3.7k
6
On The 42X Factor
Tommy O'Brien: 'We're trying to encourage people to express themselves'
5 Sep
2.2k
14
On The 42fine margins
Ulster edge out pre-season friendly as Edinburgh denied draw after missing late conversion
4 Sep
1.8k
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On The 42the big house
Leinster v Munster set for Aviva Stadium on October bank holiday weekend
4 Sep
2.4k
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On The 42In form
O'Brien: 'I’m getting older, so I just have to take every chance I get now'
4 Sep
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On The 42Rugby Union
All Blacks veteran hooker Codie Taylor dropped for third Springboks Test
3 Sep
2.0k
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On The 42decision
Ronan O'Gara set to extend contract with La Rochelle - reports
3 Sep
3.7k
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On The 42One More Year
Van der Flier: Leinster determined to 'make it a good year' for Cullen's send-off
3 Sep
1.6k
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On The 42Fresh threads
What do you think of the new Ireland rugby jerseys?
2 Sep
5.7k
14
On The 42Full Circle
James O'Connor eyes Wallabies World Cup swansong after Force return
2 Sep
2.3k
3
On The 42Team news
Springboks switch Kolbe to fullback for third All Blacks Test
31 Aug
3.3k
12
On The 42moving home
527 tonnes of steel and 'beast mode' pints: a behind-the-scenes look at Leinster's new Laya Arena
The province will be back at the RDS for the new season.
30 Aug
10.4k
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Last month
August 2026
On The 42Rugby Test
Australia hold on for victory in Argentina after bright start
29 Aug
2.2k
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On The 42greatest rivalry
Erasmus calls Rennie barbs over Springbok scrumming 'nonsense'
29 Aug
3.6k
On The 42Women's Rugby
Buttimer tries inspires Munster to win over Leinster and interpros title
29 Aug
2.4k
3
On The 42test rugby
South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
The All Blacks outscored the Springboks by four tries to three.
29 Aug
3.9k
24
On The 42on the big screen
'Jonah Lomu threaded different worlds, his identity was quite fragmented'
29 Aug
2.4k
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On The 42Rugby
'Rory Best bullied me!' - Joe Schmidt on new Ulster role
28 Aug
4.5k
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On The 42Comeback
Mack Hansen returns as Connacht pipped at the death
28 Aug
6.5k
21
On The 42Springboks
Kolbe called into South Africa side to face New Zealand
28 Aug
3.1k
2
On The 42Teamsheets
Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
28 Aug
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On The 42Setback
Munster's season takes on a new look as Crowley's injury strips province of their key man
Clayton McMillan may have to put faith in young academy players with their star 10 out until 2027.
Ciarán Kennedy
27 Aug
3.2k
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On The 42Team news
De Groot and Lord ruled out as All Blacks make three changes for second Springboks Test
27 Aug
1.2k
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On The 42Setback
Blow for Munster as Jack Crowley ruled out until the new year with injury
27 Aug
5.1k
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On The 42decisions decisions
Leinster CEO on Cullen and Lowe exits, confirms Spicer in squad for new season
27 Aug
7.1k
On The 42job search
Leinster 'won't rule out' hiring a coach involved at 2027 World Cup
26 Aug
4.0k
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On The 42On Tour
Ioane stars as New Zealand recover to beat Lions in Johannesburg
25 Aug
3.4k
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On The 42Rugby Test
Kolisi fit to captain South Africa against New Zealand
25 Aug
995
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On The 42greatest rivalry
A statement All Blacks win was just the twist Springboks series needed
Rassie Erasmus’ team now need to beat New Zealand three times on the bounce if they are to win the series.
Ciarán Kennedy
24 Aug
1.5k
4
On The 42Rugby
Seven uncapped players included in Ireland Women's WXV training squad
24 Aug
1.0k
1
On The 42Team news
Springboks change half-backs for second All Blacks Test
24 Aug
3.3k
6
On The 42Interview
The former Lansdowne man chasing his Rugby World Cup dream in the USA
Mark O’Keeffe won an MLR title with Chicago Hounds this season and spent his summer on tour with the USA Eagles.
23 Aug
2.9k
1
On The 42Rugby
Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test
22 Aug
6.4k
34
On The 42Rout
Wexford pair combine for eight tries as Leinster thump Ulster to reach interpro final
22 Aug
2.0k
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On The 42greatest rivalry
Tensions rise as Springboks and All Blacks brace for explosive series opener
22 Aug
2.6k
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On The 42Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks captain Kolisi to miss first Test, Beauden Barrett out of All Blacks 23
20 Aug
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