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Rugby
Last week
27th September 2026 - 10th October 2026
On The 42SUAF
Young out-half Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster power to bonus-point win against Bulls
The 20-year-old scored two tries as Clayton McMillan’s side picked up their first win of the season.
On The 42Work in progress
Frustrated Cullen says Leinster will take 'lots of positives' from South African trip
On The 42Growth
Bemand hails debutants as Ireland continue to build depth in impressive win over Japan
On The 42URC
Leinster snatch late bonus point in Durban loss to Sharks
Leo Cullen’s side depart South Africa with three points on the table after two narrow losses.
On The 42reins
'His growth is incredible to see' - Lancaster hails Frawley's immediate impact at Connacht
On The 42Preview
Munster could do with a stress-free evening after another turbulent week off the pitch
On The 42Away Days
Frawley marks Connacht debut with two tries to seal road win for Connacht
Great start for Stuart Lancaster’s men.
The 42 Rugby Weekly
Ian Flanagan's Munster departure and weekend preview
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella look ahead to this weekend’s rugby action, but not before discussing Thursday’s big news from Munster.
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On The 42Departure
Flanagan's Munster exit is no shock. Next CEO appointment is crucial
The Cork man will leave at the end of this month following a tumultuous period.
On The 42reinforcements
Ulster recall five Ireland internationals as they seek to bounce back at Glasgow
On The 42Chop and Change
O'Shea at 10 and Aungier debuts as depleted Munster make 11 changes for Bulls
On The 42looking ahead
23 venues in 10 countries have shown interest in hosting future Champions Cup finals weekend
On The 42Mack Is Back
Farrell will be excited to welcome Hansen into Ireland's back three
The 28-year-old was on the left wing for Connacht against the Stormers.
Rugby Weekly Extra
POM's Munster view, Willis for Ireland, and English rugby
Bernard Jackman joins Murray Kinsella to discuss rugby recruitment, Jack Willis’ Irish eligibility, and Peter O’Mahony’s blunt comments about Munster.
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On The 42experience
'It's like Ireland's an ageist country, we try and retire people very early' - JJ Hanrahan
On The 42balance
'Two things I’ve always wanted to do' - Splitting time between Leinster and studying medicine
On The 42squad update
Craig Casey and Jeremy Loughman return for Munster, who have suffered four new injuries
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Sep 29
On The 42Development
Bleyendaal backs Gabriel to grow into Leinster out-half role as Carbery nears return
Rugby Weekly Extra
Regret for Munster, Leinster's half-backs impress, and tough days for Ulster and Connacht
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