Rugby

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18th October 2026 - 24th October 2026
On The 42Selection
Prop Cahir set for Connacht debut as Lancaster's side welcome Zebre
22 Oct
309
On The 42Team news
Bemand makes two changes as Ireland prepare for South Africa opener
22 Oct
113
On The 42teammates
'One guy I feel grateful to play with' - Ringrose on playing alongside Henshaw for 10 years
22 Oct
306
On The 42locked in
Fineen Wycherley on a special moment in the Páirc and his Leinster memories
22 Oct
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On The 42IQ
Jamie Benson, the Irish-qualified neuroscientist who caught Farrell's eye
22 Oct
253
On The 42Boost
Losing Conan is a blow but Ireland welcome back some top players
21 Oct
276
On The 42In The Mix
Alldritt returns to France squad for Nations Championship after one-year absence
21 Oct
67
On The 42CONFIRMED
Uncapped Ulster duo included in Farrell's Ireland squad
21 Oct
168
On The 42Rugby Schedule
Ireland XV set for games against Fiji, Chile and England selections this season
21 Oct
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On The 42stade rochelais
'ROG is very good at judging when to be harsh and when to be soft'
21 Oct
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On The 42Going nowhere
Nankivell on new contract, Axel's lasting legacy and more 'freedom' in Munster's attack
21 Oct
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On The 42the men at 10
Ireland's out-half picture looks promising again, but will Farrell's squad also include a fresh contender?
The likes of Jack Murphy, Jamie Benson, Caspar Gabriel and Charlie O’Shea will be in contention to gain experience in November’s camp.
Gavan Casey
20 Oct
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On The 42Waiting Game
Loughman a doubt for Munster's Aviva Stadium derby against Leinster
20 Oct
1.8k
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On The 42Selection
Farrell set to name Ireland squad as he targets Nations Championship title
20 Oct
5.5k
29
On The 42Pen to Paper
Alex Nankivell signs two-year contract extension with Munster
20 Oct
2.5k
10
On The 42URC
Leinster coach Bleyendaal on Axel anniversary and Munster's 'different dynamic'
20 Oct
2.4k
On The 42Class
Majestic effort from Prendergast and JOB tops Leinster's 7-try haul
The forwards will take pride in delivering a scrum penalty try in Clermont-Ferrand.
Murray Kinsella
19 Oct
3.3k
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Rugby Weekly Extra
Munster's young guns shine, Leinster lay down marker, and Connacht produce all-time performance
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman and Gavan Casey discuss a clean sweep for the provinces in Europe, and what we learned about the high number of Champions Cup contenders after an enthralling opening weekend.
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On The 42Concern
Jack Conan's shoulder injury requires further assessment ahead of Ireland squad announcement
19 Oct
3.3k
11
On The 42Derby
'We got steamrolled last year' – Leinster eye revenge against Munster
19 Oct
3.6k
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On The 42Naming
Munster hope to see Brian Gleeson getting Ireland's call
19 Oct
5.8k
27
On The 42Challenge
'It's an international side' - Munster turn focus to Leinster clash in Dublin
19 Oct
2.9k
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On The 42Wrap
Toulouse edge out Exeter in Champions Cup thriller as Northampton defeat Cardiff
18 Oct
1.9k
23
On The 42Protests
A weekend in Clermont: Riots and a French rugby giant facing challenges
18 Oct
2.0k
11
On The 42promise
Exciting O'Shea and Munster's young guns have their say
18 Oct
5.0k
39
This month
October 2026
On The 42Axel
'10 years on and to still be in that circle, it was very emotional'
17 Oct
3.4k
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On The 42champions cup wrap
O'Gara laments 'fragility of life' as La Rochelle beat mourning Lions following Hyron Andrews' passing
17 Oct
4.7k
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On The 42ciaran frawley
'Tonight we said, 'Give the crowd a bit of energy, fire some shots, play Connacht rugby''
17 Oct
3.1k
12
On The 42Tense
Casey seals hard-fought win for Munster over Racing in Cork
Clayton McMillan’s got up and running with a victory at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh
17 Oct
5.9k
40
On The 42The West's awake
Frawley stars on home debut as Connacht beat Saracens in 13-try thriller
A Champions Cup return to savour for Stuart Lancaster’s men.
17 Oct
5.0k
39
As it happenedLiveblog
Munster v Racing 92, Champions Cup
17 Oct
19.1k
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On The 42Challenge Cup
Moloney's late try caps Ulster's bonus-point victory over Zebre
17 Oct
2.4k
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On The 42Reaction
Prendergast's 'massive moment' lifts Leinster, but Conan's shoulder injury a concern
17 Oct
4.3k
9
On The 42Up and Running
Second-half surge sees Leinster clear Clermont test
17 Oct
3.4k
21
As it happenedUpdates
Connacht v Saracens, Champions Cup
17 Oct
14.9k
61
As it happenedLiveblog
Clermont v Leinster, Champions Cup
17 Oct
11.9k
30
On The 42Bledisloe Cup
Kiss calls latest All Blacks humbling 'unacceptable' as Wallabies crushed again
17 Oct
3.4k
4
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.
Murray Kinsella
17 Oct
5.5k
8
On The 42Tribute
Anthony Foley was an inspiration to pupils at his old school - his death affected us deeply
17 Oct
1.6k
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On The 42Preview
Leinster seek Champions Cup 'magic' as latest European quest starts on familiar ground
17 Oct
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