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Rugby
Yesterday
26th September 2026
On The 42Into the Lions Den
Leo Cullen: 'Today's message was about enjoying the outing rather than the outcome'
On The 42URC
Young Leinster lose out narrowly to Lions but come away from South Africa with two points
On The 42Disappointment
'Gut-wrenching to concede the last try' - Lancaster laments defeat for Connacht
On The 42Reaction
'Massively disappointing' - Murphy and Ulster left reeling after first-round defeat
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20th September 2026 - 26th September 2026
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On The 42URC
New-look Ulster need more of the same, but fresh faces should boost efforts to return to play-offs
The 42 Rugby Weekly
UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week’s rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry and new Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard Jackman.
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On The 42the final chapter
Cullen's long goodbye creates motivation and potential distraction for Leinster
The province shed stacks of quality over the summer but still have the resources to compete on two fronts.
On The 42counting down
'We're in a good place' - Ulster ready for new URC season despite injury list
Rugby Weekly Extra
Munster and Connacht season preview with Mike Sherry
Former Munster prop Mike Sherry joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the southern province’s campaign, and that of Connacht, in the first of our two season previews.
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On The 42next gen
Duffy wants to see young Munster crop 'create their history as opposed to looking back'
On The 42Preview
With greater half-back depth and tunnel vision towards the URC, Ulster can complete breakout season
Richie Murphy’s side simply must reach the URC top eight and book a Champions Cup return, but they’re potentially good enough to aim higher.
On The 42POLLOCK CAUGHT
England star Henry Pollock signs ‘multi-year’ deal to remain with Northampton
On The 42The West's awake
Connacht look ready to become a more consistent force in Lancaster's second season
The western province boast an exciting crop of young players and have added quality new signings.
On The 42squad update
Andrew Porter and Tommy O'Brien fit for Leinster's season opener in South Africa
On The 42squad update
Connacht without hookers Tierney-Martin and Heffernan for Stormers curtain-raiser
On The 42losing start
Ireland's attack flows before US physicality makes the difference in WXV opener
On The 42Brave and Faithful
Without their talismanic 10, Munster may back young talent O'Shea ahead of schedule
The start of the southern province’s campaign feels like a matter of survival until Jack Crowley’s return.
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