Rugby

This week
25th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
On The 42Interview
'I still have a lot to give in the pro game' - Hawkshaw's uncertain future after Connacht exit
The former Leinster and Connacht player is now working as Clontarf’s backs and skills coach.
Ciarán Kennedy
26 Oct
9.5k
9
On The 42Top 14
Reus sends Bordeaux second in Top 14 with victory at La Rochelle
25 Oct
2.7k
3
On The 42Irish Abroad
'It was the most out-of-the-blue offer. It's La Rochelle, the club's history'
Former Munster out-half Ben Healy is enjoying his start to life in France.
Murray Kinsella
25 Oct
11.3k
18
On The 42dynamic
'Very, very good' - Leinster happy with Sheehan's first outing at 8
25 Oct
4.0k
75
Last week
18th October 2026 - 31st October 2026
On The 42Incident
McMillan backs Coombes '100%' after allegation of serious foul play made against Leinster player
24 Oct
6.3k
75
On The 42Comment
Gibson-Park back with a bang as Munster rue some familiar issues in Dublin
24 Oct
2.5k
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Rugby Weekly Extra
Leinster 24-18 Munster: Snap reaction
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy dial in from the Aviva Stadium after a keenly fought derby.
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On The 42demolition derby
Leinster fight back to earn bonus-point win against battling Munster
Leo Cullen’s men trailed at half time but came good in the second half.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
24 Oct
8.5k
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On The 42Reaction
'Long-term we will really benefit from these tight battles'
24 Oct
1.7k
1
On The 42AIL round-up
Old Belvedere edge tight battle with Clontarf
24 Oct
1.8k
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As it happenedUpdates
Leinster v Munster, URC
Leinster fight back to win URC inter-provincial derby at Aviva Stadium.
24 Oct
30.8k
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On The 42WXV Global Series
Djougang brace helps Ireland to victory in South Africa
24 Oct
1.5k
6
On The 42URC
Ulster's valiant effort falls short at Bulls
24 Oct
2.6k
22
On The 42Interpros
'They offered me a sub-academy spot in Munster' - Tadhg Furlong on what might have been
24 Oct
3.7k
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On The 42Derby Day
Sheehan the 8, Carbery's return and Munster's tough task in Dublin
24 Oct
2.5k
24
On The 42URC
Ulster already behind the eight ball as they seek ignition in South Africa
24 Oct
1.0k
6
On The 42URC
Connacht make it 93 points in two games to dispatch Zebre
23 Oct
4.6k
22
The 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland's November squad and a big interpro at Aviva Stadium
On The 42Australia Rugby
Rookie Teddy Wilson, son of World Cup winner David, included in Australia squad
23 Oct
719
On The 42Motivated
'I just want to play in those big games' - Baird targets Ireland return after year wait
23 Oct
1.1k
15
On The 42URC
'There's been some phenomenal performances' - Munster's young guns backed to deliver in Dublin
23 Oct
1.6k
15
On The 42good reads
Here are the six books nominated for Irish Sports Book of the Year
22 Oct
674
On The 42URC
Ulster name strong squad ahead of trip to Bulls
22 Oct
247
On The 42Leinster
Carbery starts at out-half with Sheehan at No 8 for Leinster while Munster make seven changes
Updated 22 Oct
2.2k
On The 42Selection
Prop Cahir set for Connacht debut as Lancaster's side welcome Zebre
22 Oct
321
On The 42Team news
Bemand makes two changes as Ireland prepare for South Africa opener
22 Oct
117
On The 42teammates
'One guy I feel grateful to play with' - Ringrose on playing alongside Henshaw for 10 years
22 Oct
312
On The 42locked in
Fineen Wycherley on a special moment in the Páirc and his Leinster memories
22 Oct
98
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On The 42IQ
Jamie Benson, the Irish-qualified neuroscientist who caught Farrell's eye
22 Oct
274
On The 42Boost
Losing Conan is a blow but Ireland welcome back some top players
21 Oct
291
On The 42In The Mix
Alldritt returns to France squad for Nations Championship after one-year absence
21 Oct
72
On The 42CONFIRMED
Uncapped Ulster duo included in Farrell's Ireland squad
21 Oct
199
On The 42Rugby Schedule
Ireland XV set for games against Fiji, Chile and England selections this season
21 Oct
1.2k
6
On The 42stade rochelais
'ROG is very good at judging when to be harsh and when to be soft'
21 Oct
2.6k
5
On The 42Going nowhere
Nankivell on new contract, Axel's lasting legacy and more 'freedom' in Munster's attack
21 Oct
840
2
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
4.0k
7
On The 42Waiting Game
Loughman a doubt for Munster's Aviva Stadium derby against Leinster
20 Oct
1.8k
3
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
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