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How Munster succumbed to steely Saints in the second half
Graham Rowntree’s side had two strong winning positions but lost out.
On The 42locked and loaded
'Joe's been excellent' - McCarthy furthers case for place in Ireland team
On The 42marching in
Munster wilt in the wind and rain as Saints finally land their own Thomond miracle
A famous night for Northampton in Limerick left Munster with an increasingly familiar, sinking feeling.
saints go marching in
Rowntree's Munster limp into round of 16 after defeat to 14-man Saints
Graham Rowntree’s men gave up a prime winning position at Thomond Park.
On The 42Report
Leinster leave it late to claim bonus-point win at Leicester
Joe McCarthy, Jordan Larmour, Dan Sheehan and Caelan Doris scored the tries at Welford Road.
On The 42Preview
Prime time for Byrne but Pollard versus Nienaber a fascinating subplot at Welford Road
On The 42staying alive
Wilkins proud to see Connacht round off 'painful' run of stepping stones with big win
magnanimous'It was a good night for the west of Ireland' - Lam doffs his cap on unhappy return to Connacht
Big MoneyConnacht's naming rights deal to offset over €40 million cost of redeveloping Sportsground
finding form'I feel like I’ve gone up another level' - McCarthy feeling benefits of run in Leinster team
the joe show
Joe Schmidt named as new Australia rugby head coach
Former Ireland head coach agrees two-year deal to succeed Eddie Jones at the Wallabies.
On The 42gallimh
'I love the place' - Mick Galwey's journey from Munster great to O'Loughlin Gael
The rugby hero’s son Ruairí stands on the edge of winning an All-Ireland with O’Loughlin Gaels.
On The 42looking sharp
'Timing is everything' - Lowe back up and running ahead of Ireland's Six Nations opener
On The 42Selection
Farrell has picked a squad he feels is fit for a Grand Slam defence
The Ireland head coach won’t be worrying about the 2027 World Cup yet.
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