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On The 42Signed Up

Friend expects Connacht to have more positive contract news in coming weeks

3 Feb 2021

4.3k

hard at work

O'Connell the coach looks to move past 'aura' of his playing career

3 Feb 2021

12.7k

Options

Doris injury leaves Ireland with crucial call in the back row for visit to Wales

2 Feb 2021

13.0k

Concussion

Injury blow for Ireland as number eight Doris ruled out of Wales clash

2 Feb 2021

26.5k

On The 42Impact

'I felt I could immediately offer value to the coaching staff and the players'

2 Feb 2021

6.3k

Room to improve

Connacht 'heading in the right direction' as trio return to training

2 Feb 2021

4.5k

La Lumière Verte

Six Nations to proceed as planned following approval of French authorities

2 Feb 2021

2.3k

RWC31

IRFU had 'preliminary' discussions about a joint bid to host the 2031 World Cup

2 Feb 2021

14.9k

On this Day

Zebo's wondrous flicker of skill feels inimitable eight years on

2 Feb 2021

11.0k

Ireland

Familiar faces seem likely to lead the charge for Farrell's Ireland in Cardiff

Updated 1 Feb 2021

25.5k

10/12

Leinster's playmaking duo of Byrne and Frawley continue to impress

1 Feb 2021

9.9k

mane attraction

Australia offers to host Lions' South Africa tour

1 Feb 2021

23.1k

Boomerang

The road from Meath to the 2021 Six Nations via Brisbane and Belfast

1 Feb 2021

9.7k

On The 42Six Nations

Chat ruled out of France's Six Nations opener as Galthié trims squad

31 Jan 2021

7.0k

on the menu

Here's what the week ahead will deliver for members of The42

31 Jan 2021

10.2k

On The 42Heading Home

Scrum-half Nick McCarthy set to re-join Leinster from Munster

31 Jan 2021

28.6k

Team by team

Know your enemy – the lowdown on Ireland’s Six Nations opponents

Updated 31 Jan 2021

18.3k

stick the kettle on

TV departures and clumsy texts along with the rest of the week's best sportswriting

31 Jan 2021

12.8k

On The 42Relief

Van Graan talks up hero Hanrahan after Munster’s great escape

30 Jan 2021

13.5k

Comeback Kid

Furlong returns as Leinster cruise to bonus point victory over Scarlets

30 Jan 2021

30.2k

Rescue Package

Australia have offered to host Lions tour if agreement can be secured

30 Jan 2021

10.8k

last gasp

Munster win at the death with last minute drop goal from JJ Hanrahan

30 Jan 2021

44.9k

Clean bill of health

'We're expecting everyone to be fit for the start of the Wales week'

30 Jan 2021

5.1k

Obsession

'There’s been a bit of craic with Killer saying that the Ardscoil lads are back'

30 Jan 2021

37.3k

Italian Job

Those left behind from international duty have a point to prove this evening

30 Jan 2021

7.8k

Squeaky Bum Time

Race for the Pro14 final heats up as Leinster enter the final Furlong

30 Jan 2021

6.0k

form

'His athleticism is ridiculous but he can also pack a scrum' - Beirne pushes for Ireland start

Updated 29 Jan 2021

27.2k

Icon

'Paul O'Connell has an aura, a presence - he's a world class operator'

29 Jan 2021

21.3k

That time again

Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz

29 Jan 2021

29.5k

On the box

Here's your TV guide for this weekend of sport

Updated 29 Jan 2021

19.4k

Hear the Roar

Got an unforgettable Six Nations fan story? We want to hear from you

29 Jan 2021

3.2k

Absent

Leinster player self-isolating following positive Covid-19 test

29 Jan 2021

7.7k

Welcome back

Tadhg Furlong to make long-awaited comeback in first Leinster start for a year

29 Jan 2021

16.6k

On The 42Red Army

Wholesale changes for Munster as they bid to rebound from Leinster loss

29 Jan 2021

15.1k

schedule

New Zealand face Australia in 2021 Women's Rugby World Cup opener, as Ireland sit tight

29 Jan 2021

3.3k

Green Light

French government gives Six Nations the go-ahead

28 Jan 2021

5.4k

PULL THE PLUG

IRFU cancel All-Ireland leagues for 2020-21 season due to Covid-19

28 Jan 2021

17.4k

The42 Rugby Weekly

'I spoke to a French agent last week and he was of the opinion that CJ was going to Bordeaux'

28 Jan 2021

49.0k

Crime and Punishment

Munster's Jean Kleyn hit with two-week ban for 'dangerous play' against Leinster

28 Jan 2021

9.3k

New Deal

Andy Friend signs extension as Connacht head coach

28 Jan 2021

4.8k

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