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Rugby

Last month
January 2026
Penalty Count
Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations
30 Jan
2.0k
10
Aoife Wafer Interview
'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'
Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.
Emma Duffy
30 Jan
1.0k
0
suspended
Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support
The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Quinta do Lago
29 Jan
4.7k
24
Contract Extension
Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals
29 Jan
2.3k
7
Rehab
Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately
29 Jan
4.6k
21
Talent
McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood
29 Jan
4.7k
6
Banned
'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations
29 Jan
5.4k
19
Team news
Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors
29 Jan
5.5k
13
Pen to Paper
Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract
29 Jan
2.2k
4
Allez les Bleus
A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland
Fabien Galthié’s final 28-man squad for the clash in Paris gives more than a few hints.
Murray Kinsella
29 Jan
5.2k
2
Reunion
'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return
29 Jan
6.6k
20
when it rains it pours
Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption
Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Quinta do Lago
28 Jan
10.8k
34
Verdict
Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games
The 35-year-old centre was dropped from Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad today.
28 Jan
12.0k
62
On the Move
Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan
28 Jan
2.8k
1
6n
France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash
28 Jan
4.1k
12
Blow
Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury
28 Jan
5.0k
39
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris
Setback
Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue
The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.
Murray Kinsella
28 Jan
25.7k
85
Rugby
France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced to retire following 'cardiac event'
28 Jan
6.8k
21
Ulster
'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'
27 Jan
5.8k
19
Go West
Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer
27 Jan
5.1k
51
PodcastThe 42FM
How we talk about parenthood in professional sport
Super Rugby
Former Scotland and Fiji coach Cotter to succeed Les Kiss at Queensland Reds
27 Jan
1.3k
2
Challenge
'I can't wait to get into camp. I love my job' - Farrell looks to lift Ireland again
There are questions around his team but the Ireland head coach is relishing a new Six Nations campaign.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Edinburgh
27 Jan
2.8k
8
Back in Blue
Selfies and soundbites as returning Dupont is star attraction at Six Nations launch
The France captain was in high demand in Edinburgh.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Edinburgh
26 Jan
1.6k
7
Rugby
Munster hopeful Alex Nankivell and JJ Hanrahan will be fit for Glasgow trip
26 Jan
3.4k
11
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster edge a bigtime occasion at Connacht, and Berch's picks in key Irish positional battles
jack boyle
'It’s devastating for him and us' - Farrell disappointed to lose Boyle for Six Nations
26 Jan
4.4k
1
Treatment Table
France call up Roumat and Colombe after injuries to La Rochelle pair
26 Jan
3.1k
12
Power
'Very proud' - Connacht's Jansen hoping Ireland call will come
26 Jan
6.3k
13
En France
La Rochelle beaten by Clermont in Top 14
25 Jan
5.4k
14
Update
Ireland add 20-year-old Connacht prop Billy Bohan to Six Nations squad after Jack Boyle setback
25 Jan
6.6k
38
Rugby
Joshua Brennan - son of Trevor - called up to France squad ahead of Ireland Six Nations opener
25 Jan
8.9k
8
Comeback
'A doctor said, 'What team would want a blind player?' That stuck with me'
Skerries RFC man Mark Mulcahy has a remarkable story of resilience.
Murray Kinsella
25 Jan
5.1k
11
Interview
Inside Gary Keegan's role with the Ireland rugby team
25 Jan
2.0k
10
On a Roll
Leinster happy to keep winning after 'a bit of flak' this season
25 Jan
1.9k
5
Disappointment
'It was a privilege but it's absolutely gut-wrenching not to win'
24 Jan
5.5k
25
No Luck
'It looks like he'll be out for a while' - Boyle a major Six Nations doubt
24 Jan
6.4k
47
cracker
Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle
The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
24 Jan
6.5k
68
Frustration
Scarlets beat Ulster at the death
24 Jan
2.9k
15
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