Rugby

Last week
11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
On The 42first hurdle
'We don’t have a grand vision' - Leinster embrace step-by-step approach to new season
16 Oct
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On The 42UBB
Bordeaux-Bègles players stuck at UK airport after travel hitch
15 Oct
5.6k
15
On The 42'ed over heels
Munster 'grateful' as Edwin Edogbo extends deal until at least 2029
15 Oct
3.0k
9
On The 42new ground
Nou Camp and Bernabeu feature in Spain's 2035 RWC bid
15 Oct
1.4k
3
On The 42Rugby Team News
Australia back Meredith as playmaker, New Zealand make three changes
15 Oct
1.6k
1
On The 42setpiece
James Ryan on new-look mauls, Leinster's evolving attack and the hunt for that fifth star
15 Oct
1.5k
0
On The 42Contract
'I have a clause' - Evergreen Munster skipper Beirne still rolling strongly
15 Oct
5.4k
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Rugby Weekly Extra
The Champions Cup is back! How will the Irish provinces fare?
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to discuss the state of the competition, as well as the prospects for Leinster, Munster, and Connacht.
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On The 42History Books
First ever Lions women's game to take place in Cardiff against France
14 Oct
1.3k
15
On The 4210 years on
Munster eager to honour Axel on another night at the Páirc
14 Oct
4.0k
43
On The 42Update
20,000 tickets sold for Munster's clash in Cork, while Edogbo returns to training
13 Oct
6.4k
22
On The 42Rugby
Fiji appoint ex-Springboks boss White as coach ahead of World Cup
13 Oct
1.7k
3
On The 42Jacques Nienaber
'I don't think we'll be rugby-ready yet' - Leinster tuning up for latest Champions Cup quest
13 Oct
3.6k
12
On The 42heavy duty
Warlike hooker Van der Merwe makes potent start for Munster
The Springboks international has shown his power and edge early on this season.
Murray Kinsella
12 Oct
3.4k
12
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Rugby Weekly Extra
A classic interpro in Belfast, Leinster's RDS return, and the grubber's triumphant comeback
Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella join Gavan Casey to reflect on Round 3 of the URC, with Ulster and Munster battling to a draw at Affidea Stadium, Sam Prendergast shining during Leinster’s first game at the new Laya Arena, and Connacht shooting themselves in the foot in Glasgow.
71m
On The 42understanding
Leinster aim for cohesion ahead of visit to the 'cauldron' in Clermont
12 Oct
2.1k
1
On The 42power game
Munster's set-piece proving a source of strength, but province still have work to do
12 Oct
4.0k
28
On The 42In form
Prendergast starts strongly as he pushes on from 'mixed bag' season
12 Oct
3.2k
25
On The 42Keep it clean
The two dangerous tackles World Rugby is clamping down on
Discussions about a lower tackle height in professional rugby have also continued.
11 Oct
4.6k
13
On The 42up and down
'We’re playing matches like they're training sessions' - Ulster still searching for consistency
11 Oct
1.5k
5
This month
October 2026
On The 42home comforts
'It's amazing we've sold out today, we'd love that to be the norm now'
10 Oct
3.4k
5
On The 42Up and Running
Leinster have a happy return to Laya Arena as Prendergast shines
The Ireland out-half was at the heart of a bonus-point win over Cardiff.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Laya Arena
10 Oct
7.0k
33
On The 42Reaction
'We don't have any excuses' - Frustration for McMillan's Munster
10 Oct
4.2k
19
On The 42Rugby Union
Northampton overwhelm Bath in remarkable 18-try Prem clash
10 Oct
2.4k
14
On The 42interpro
Munster let 21-point lead slip as Ulster claim dramatic late draw in Belfast
10 Oct
5.3k
43
On The 42club call
AIL round-up: No unbeaten teams left as Clontarf sit top after nine-try hammering
10 Oct
2.1k
1
On The 42Reaction
Lancaster says Connacht must address high penalty count after Glasgow mauling
10 Oct
2.1k
10
On The 42garden of Eden
All Blacks extend Eden Park streak with big win over Wallabies
10 Oct
2.3k
2
On The 42At long last
Leinster's delight to return home to Laya Arena as Cardiff visit Dublin
10 Oct
1.8k
3
On The 42Derby
Munster's last visit to Belfast was miserable, but Ulster must improve home record
10 Oct
1.1k
0
On The 42Best wishes
'When you’re not selected, I go and ask the coaches what more can I do'
10 Oct
2.2k
1
On The 42URC
Ragged and ill-disciplined Connacht leave Glasgow beaten and bullied
9 Oct
4.9k
46
On The 42Nathan Doak
'I'm looking forward to playing against Craig, but it's not about me or Craig'
9 Oct
1.8k
10
On The 42Pumas
Argentina snap up defence guru Edwards ahead of World Cup
9 Oct
3.1k
9
On The 42Rugby WXV Global Series
Key figures absent as Ireland name 30-player squad to travel to South Africa
9 Oct
1.2k
0
On The 42Kindred Spirits
It's a thrilling Connacht backline, but they must improve up front in Glasgow
9 Oct
1.8k
4
On The 42Derby
Ulster and Munster welcome back internationals for Belfast interpro
8 Oct
5.1k
29
On The 42URC
Leinster change entire starting side for Cardiff clash
8 Oct
5.8k
5
On The 42The Starters
Bundee Aki set to make first Connacht start of the season in trip to Glasgow
8 Oct
2.7k
8
On The 42good fit
CEO appointment looks like a step in the right direction for Munster
8 Oct
2.5k
13
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