Rugby

This month
August 2026
On The 42women's interpros
Four-star Buttimer guides Munster to opening interpro win against Leinster
Updated 8 Aug
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On The 42First Kiss
Australia open the Les Kiss era with nail-biting win against Japan
8 Aug
3.2k
2
On The 42first night on tour
All Blacks strike late to secure opening win against Stormers
7 Aug
5.7k
9
On The 42Test your knowledge
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
7 Aug
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0
On The 42best of four
Can Springboks-All Blacks 'Greatest Rivalry' series hold interest all the way to Baltimore?
6 Aug
2.4k
5
On The 42Comeback
Ex-Wallabies Foley, Phipps rejoin Waratahs ahead of home World Cup
6 Aug
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5
On The 42Moving On
'It's good that he made the decision himself' - Corrigan believes Cullen made right Leinster call
5 Aug
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On The 42Switch
France full-back Ramos leaves Toulouse for Racing 92
4 Aug
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9
On The 42George Bell
New Zealand hooker out of South Africa tour with calf strain
4 Aug
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Last month
July 2026
On The 42Test
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How closely were you paying attention to this week’s sporting headlines?
31 Jul
4.1k
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On The 42Huge Appointment
Joe Schmidt joins Ulster Rugby as coach development advisor
29 Jul
5.8k
31
On The 42Pastures new
After departing Leinster, James Lowe signs for Japanese club
27 Jul
4.3k
7
On The 42Ready to go
Outgoing Leinster star Ioane back for All Blacks' blockbuster South Africa tour
27 Jul
3.1k
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On The 42Back to Work
A huge World Cup season is already underway for Irish rugby
The provincial pre-season work started before Ireland’s last game in Auckland.
Murray Kinsella
25 Jul
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On The 42going east
Lock Matthew Dalton moves to Japan following Ulster departure
24 Jul
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On The 42Sloppy
What hurt Ireland most was how their errors played into All Blacks' hands
Andy Farrell’s men were inaccurate with the ball at Eden Park last weekend.
Murray Kinsella
23 Jul
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14
First pick!
James Slipper absent in Les Kiss's first Wallabies squad
23 Jul
3.8k
3
On The 42outstanding
The 42's dream XV from the opening Nations Championship window
22 Jul
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unusual
Italy prop Riccioni given two-match ban for red card from touchline
22 Jul
1.9k
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State of Play
Exciting rugby means Nations Championship got off to a promising start
There were tries aplenty, with New Zealand, South Africa and France setting the pace.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jul
2.2k
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
NZ-Ireland & overall Nations Championship review
In the clear
All Blacks back row Jacobson avoids citing after Ireland game
21 Jul
6.9k
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lock
'We're not at the level we want to be. We've all got to get better'
21 Jul
2.3k
12
Development
Munster Rugby confirm Independent Governance and Organisational Review underway
20 Jul
2.6k
Unfazed
Conan: 'The occasion and all that is bulls**t really'
20 Jul
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7
future view
Farrell optimistic in believing Ireland can be the best team in the world
20 Jul
3.3k
20
Bad Blood
Contepomi accuses England of ‘lack of respect’ after victory over Argentina
19 Jul
4.8k
20
Ka kite anō
Four years on, Ireland leave New Zealand with a different feeling
Andy Farrell’s men were ranked number one in the world at this stage in 2022.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
19 Jul
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Big Joe
McCarthy's excellent display a positive for Ireland in Auckland
19 Jul
1.7k
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Nations Championship
Ill-disciplined England survive tense finish to edge out Argentina
18 Jul
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9
conclusion
Ireland clinch ninth place at U20 World Championship with win over Italy
18 Jul
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16
Rugby
South Africa thump Wales as Scotland survive Fiji scare in Nations Championship
Updated 18 Jul
3.1k
15
Captain
'A bit too desperate' - Ireland skipper Sheehan frustrated at Eden Park
18 Jul
2.3k
21
Les Bleus
Jalibert helps France overwhelm Japan while Australia crush Italy in Nations Championship
Updated 18 Jul
2.3k
5
marks out of 10
Player ratings as sloppy Ireland are outclassed and outgunned in Auckland
18 Jul
5.8k
33
Reaction
Farrell rues 'uncharacteristic' Irish mistakes but skirts yellow card call
18 Jul
3.7k
13
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland
Different Class
Rennie's revitalised New Zealand are sharper and smarter on tough night for Ireland
18 Jul
1.9k
45
the fortress
Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park
The Kiwis had too much athleticism and skill for Andy Farrell’s visitors in Auckland.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Eden Park
18 Jul
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121
As it happened
New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship
Ireland will seek to end the All Blacks’ 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten streak at Eden Park from 8:10am.
18 Jul
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