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Rugby
Last week
20th September 2026 - 26th September 2026
On The 42counting down
'We're in a good place' - Ulster ready for new URC season despite injury list
Rugby Weekly Extra
Munster and Connacht season preview with Mike Sherry
Former Munster prop Mike Sherry joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the southern province’s campaign, and that of Connacht, in the first of our two season previews.
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On The 42next gen
Duffy wants to see young Munster crop 'create their history as opposed to looking back'
On The 42Preview
With greater half-back depth and tunnel vision towards the URC, Ulster can complete breakout season
Richie Murphy’s side simply must reach the URC top eight and book a Champions Cup return, but they’re potentially good enough to aim higher.
On The 42POLLOCK CAUGHT
England star Henry Pollock signs ‘multi-year’ deal to remain with Northampton
On The 42The West's awake
Connacht look ready to become a more consistent force in Lancaster's second season
The western province boast an exciting crop of young players and have added quality new signings.
On The 42squad update
Andrew Porter and Tommy O'Brien fit for Leinster's season opener in South Africa
On The 42squad update
Connacht without hookers Tierney-Martin and Heffernan for Stormers curtain-raiser
On The 42losing start
Ireland's attack flows before US physicality makes the difference in WXV opener
On The 42Brave and Faithful
Without their talismanic 10, Munster may back young talent O'Shea ahead of schedule
The start of the southern province’s campaign feels like a matter of survival until Jack Crowley’s return.
On The 42Reaction
'We've got to be smarter when we come under pressure' - Ireland lose control against USA
On The 42WXV Global Series
Ireland let 17-0 lead slip as USA claim brilliant comeback win in Tallaght
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September 2026
On The 42Preview
Ireland women challenged to be more 'un-Irish' as latest chapter kicks-off with Tallaght Test
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On The 42Jack Hanratty
'Since taking this job, I've been on 42 flights': the Irish coach leading the US Eagles
Skerries man Jack Hanratty is preparing his team to face the Ireland Women in Tallaght on Sunday.
On The 42Interview
Rugby, drug addiction, prison, recovery - the life of Ryan Caldwell
Former Ulster Rugby lock shares his experiences in ‘White Lines’.
On The 42New Contract
Ronan O'Gara to remain in charge of La Rochelle until 2031
O’Gara first joined the French Top 14 club in 2019.
On The 42vannes life
'Week after week, it's a lot of pressure' - Life as a coach in Top14 rugby
Jeremy Davidson is in his second season with Vannes.
On The 42Pre-season Friendly
Arenzana-King bags first-half hat-trick as Ulster beat Ospreys in Belfast
On The 42back in the mix
Veteran hooker Taylor earns recall to captain All Blacks against Springboks
On The 42Selection
Deegan to captain Leinster in pre-season friendly against Zebre at redeveloped Laya Arena
On The 42Motivated
'He's everything we asked for' - Returning Hansen keen to make impact for Lancaster's Connacht
On The 42Breaking Barriers
'Everyone was in floods of tears' - An eight-year wait to win with Ulster
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