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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
Yesterday
16th October 2026
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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
On The 42first hurdle
'We don’t have a grand vision' - Leinster embrace step-by-step approach to new season
Thursday
15th October 2026
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On The 42setpiece
James Ryan on new-look mauls, Leinster's evolving attack and the hunt for that fifth star
This week
11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
Rugby Weekly Extra
The Champions Cup is back! How will the Irish provinces fare?
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the state of the competition, as well as the prospects for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht.
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On The 42Jacques Nienaber
'I don't think we'll be rugby-ready yet' - Leinster tuning up for latest Champions Cup quest
On The 42heavy duty
Warlike hooker Van der Merwe makes potent start for Munster
The Springboks international has shown his power and edge early on this season.
Rugby Weekly Extra
A classic interpro in Belfast, Leinster's RDS return, and the grubber's triumphant comeback
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to reflect on Round 3 of the URC, with Ulster and Munster battling to a draw at Affidea Stadium, Sam Prendergast shining during Leinster’s first game at the new Laya Arena, and Connacht shooting themselves in the foot in Glasgow.
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On The 42power game
Munster's set-piece proving a source of strength, but province still have work to do
On The 42Keep it clean
The two dangerous tackles World Rugby is clamping down on
Discussions about a lower tackle height in professional rugby have also continued.
On The 42up and down
'We’re playing matches like they're training sessions' - Ulster still searching for consistency
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4th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
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