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'It's an unbelievable privilege to play professional sport, but there are ups and downs'

24 Jan 2021

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On The 42Sportswriting

The many sides of Jerry Kiernan and the week's best sportswriting

24 Jan 2021

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johnny be good

Sexton to be assessed on Monday after hamstring scare forces him off

23 Jan 2021

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grudge game

Larmour's late try proves decisive as Leinster beat Munster yet again

23 Jan 2021

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Liveblog

Munster v Leinster, Pro14

23 Jan 2021

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Cream of the Crop

RTÉ unveil contenders for Young Sportsperson and Manager of the Year - who should win?

23 Jan 2021

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cult hero

'Gatty gave us fake tan to make us look tough - we were like 6'6" Oompa-Loompas'

Updated 23 Jan 2021

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Team-Sheet

Aki and Papali’i return to Connacht bench for Ospreys clash

23 Jan 2021

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memory lane

'Gaillimh and I just bear-hugged, laughed, then went out and killed each other'

23 Jan 2021

45.4k

On The 42Six Nations

Two fresh faces and notable absentees as Jones assembles 28-man England squad

22 Jan 2021

10.5k

Quizzical attraction

Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz

22 Jan 2021

25.8k

On The 42Team news

Munster and Leinster name locked-and-loaded teams for Thomond Park clash

22 Jan 2021

24.6k

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Tune in

Here's your TV guide for this weekend of sport

22 Jan 2021

30.0k

DDA

De Allende enjoying Larkham's decision-making influence on Munster

22 Jan 2021

6.3k

Irish Abroad

'As much as it came to an abrupt end, it was a bit of a blessing in disguise'

21 Jan 2021

35.3k

Be Yourself

'My dad gave me a good piece of advice at Christmas. He said, 'Just play like a kid.''

21 Jan 2021

10.7k

Key Man

Ringrose set for return from injury ahead of Ireland's Six Nations campaign

Updated 21 Jan 2021

14.4k

Focus

Clarity key for Connacht and Dillane

21 Jan 2021

5.6k

squad lists

Redpath picks Scotland over England as Wales recall experienced Lydiate

20 Jan 2021

9.8k

Setback

Eddie Jones self-isolating after England forwards coach tests positive for Covid-19

20 Jan 2021

4.8k

Derby Day

Rare win over Leinster would be momentous for van Graan's Munster

20 Jan 2021

9.5k

consistency

'We can’t just roll it out for the inter-pros': Connacht intent on showing their 'New Us'

20 Jan 2021

4.5k

Negotiations

Munster hopeful of holding onto 'majority' of players as contract talks continue

20 Jan 2021

11.8k

academy

'We’ve all been jealous of Leinster for that' - Ulster aim to keep closing gap

19 Jan 2021

8.5k

spicy

'At least Leinster used some of our tactics in that game, so that's brilliant to see'

19 Jan 2021

22.6k

Connacht

'Positive' contract outlook for Friend as Aki nears return

19 Jan 2021

5.2k

Trial

Ruddock among those keen to impress Farrell in last Six Nations audition

19 Jan 2021

9.7k

Sidelined

Furlong set for Leinster return in coming weeks with the Six Nations looming

19 Jan 2021

6.2k

On The 42Status Report

Ireland prop Kilcoyne returns to Munster training ahead of Leinster clash

18 Jan 2021

8.1k

Whatever It Takes

'We'll go to option Z to make it happen' - Erasmus says Springboks are desperate for Lions tour to go ahead

18 Jan 2021

4.8k

Injury Update

Cronin fit, Leinster hopeful on Lowe and Ringrose, but Furlong out of Munster game

18 Jan 2021

7.6k

Irish Abroad

Glasgow confirm signing of Ian Keatley until end of the season

18 Jan 2021

9.1k

On The 42experience

Former Ireland captain Rory Best takes on 'mentoring role' with Ulster

18 Jan 2021

6.5k

playing on

‘I’m keen to get my elbows dirty’ - Vunipola plots his own path towards Six Nations fitness

18 Jan 2021

3.9k

join the club

Here are the benefits your membership of The42 will deliver this week

17 Jan 2021

2.0k

Audition Time

These are the players who need to impress Andy Farrell next weekend

17 Jan 2021

38.0k

Support

'Some people are feeling isolated or alone, so this is more important than ever'

17 Jan 2021

29.8k

Humbled

Ex-Ulster wing scores as Saracens land with a bump in second tier

Updated 16 Jan 2021

50.8k

train in vain

A passing train helps Glasgow Warriors to Pro14 victory over Edinburgh

16 Jan 2021

19.9k

On The 42bubble ball

England to pick from 28-man squads for Six Nations under new Covid-19 protocol

16 Jan 2021

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