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Rugby
Last week
11th October 2026 - 17th October 2026
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.
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On The 42power game
Munster's set-piece proving a source of strength, but province still have work to do
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.
On The 42up and down
'We’re playing matches like they're training sessions' - Ulster still searching for consistency
This month
October 2026
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.
On The 42club call
AIL round-up: No unbeaten teams left as Clontarf sit top after nine-try hammering
On The 42Rugby WXV Global Series
Key figures absent as Ireland name 30-player squad to travel to South Africa
On The 42Kindred Spirits
It's a thrilling Connacht backline, but they must improve up front in Glasgow
On The 42Eden Park
All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game' ahead of Bledisloe Cup
On The 42Ambition
Aungier's Munster aim: 'Be the starting tighthead and get myself back into the Irish mix'
Rugby Weekly Extra
All you need to know about Munster's new CEO, and an interview with Dan Sheehan
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Munster’s appointment of new interim CEO Avan Lee, whom Murray first met in New Zealand back in 2017. Plus, Dan Sheehan joins Murr for a chat ahead of Leinster’s return to the Laya Arena.
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On The 42big joe mccarthy
'We had to analyse the Lions and the Sharks, do a presentation back to the players and coaches'
On The 42Nick Timoney
'Just 12 months ago, playing against anyone for Ireland was still almost like a dream'
On The 42Ambition
'We're a long way short of where we need to be' - McMillan wants more from Munster
On The 42Leinster
'His attitude to the game hasn't changed. He hasn't tried to become more compliant'
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