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Rugby

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September 2025
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The Leinster depth chart: Rieko, promising props, versatile backs
Leo Cullen once again has an enviable array of high-quality players.
Murray Kinsella
22 Sep
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2025/26
Welsh drama, South African power, and the new URC season
21 Sep
3.7k
17
WRWC
Ellie Kildunne shines as England reach World Cup final with victory over France
Updated 20 Sep
2.8k
9
November Tests
Farrell's Ireland scouting Rugby Championship with autumn focus
20 Sep
5.7k
4
Report
Canada end New Zealand's reign as world champions
19 Sep
5.7k
5
Test
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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?
19 Sep
3.5k
4
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Unpacking Axelle Berthoumieu's confusing ban, and World Cup semi-final preview
WRWC 2025
England boosted by return of Ellie Kildunne for semi-final against France
18 Sep
1.2k
5
In The Mix
Gordon added to Australia 34-man squad for crucial All Blacks Tests
18 Sep
2.6k
4
Lion
Osborne could be Ireland's man with Keenan to miss November Tests
The 23-year-old has been next-in-line at number 15 and was part of the Lions tour.
17 Sep
3.0k
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Changes
'It's got everything I need' - Lancaster beams about Connacht's High Performance Centre
17 Sep
7.4k
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narrative
Leinster chase more trophies after 'very bad kick in the h*le'
17 Sep
3.6k
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suspended
France duo out of World Cup as bans from Ireland game upheld
16 Sep
2.7k
4
Sidelined
Leinster and Ireland's Keenan ruled out until New Year after surgery
16 Sep
6.1k
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Punishment
'This gesture has no place on a rugby field': France's Berthoumieu apologises to Wafer
Updated 16 Sep
9.2k
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Legend
Lynne Cantwell to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame
16 Sep
1.9k
Calling Time
'Multiple concussions' force France lock Paul Willemse to retire
15 Sep
5.2k
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backroom team
Leinster coaches McBryde, Nienaber and Bleyendaal all sign contract extensions
15 Sep
3.4k
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland's World Cup exit, and what comes next
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey reflect on Ireland’s 13-18 defeat vs France in the World Cup quarter-final.
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next chapter
'It's a young group. We're going to get better and better'
15 Sep
1.0k
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CONFIRMED
France's Berthoumieu cited for biting incident against Ireland
15 Sep
5.0k
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too good
Record-breaking England crush Scotland
14 Sep
4.3k
The Bite
Ireland feel the pride after a sickening World Cup defeat
The controversial alleged bite leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sandy Park
14 Sep
2.7k
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Controversy
'I spoke to the referee' - Ireland skipper on alleged bite on Wafer
14 Sep
7.4k
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Drama
Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi-final as France cling on
Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sandy Park
14 Sep
5.5k
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Minute-by-Minute
Ireland bow out of Rugby World Cup after thrilling quarter-final defeat
14 Sep
26.8k
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green wave
Ireland get World Cup quarter-final shot against familiar France
14 Sep
1.1k
cruising
Canada book World Cup semi-final date with New Zealand after storming past Australia
13 Sep
1.6k
preparation
Cooney and Tector tries not enough as Leinster lose out to Cardiff in pre-season friendly
13 Sep
6.4k
19
marching on
World Cup holders New Zealand reach semi-finals after second-half surge against South Africa
13 Sep
2.3k
Springboks
South Africa smash New Zealand in Rugby Championship
13 Sep
7.5k
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rugby championship
Carreras boots Argentina to nervy win over Australia
13 Sep
3.0k
9
Road To Recovery
'They took collagen out of a pig and put it on my kneecap'
13 Sep
2.0k
cloud nine
'It's not just me, maybe I'm the first to put it in a book. It's for Munster to do better'
Conor Murray speaks to The 42 about his new book and moving on from rugby.
13 Sep
7.2k
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Centre stage
Aviva Stadium to host Ireland-Scotland Women's Six Nations game next May
12 Sep
800
that's a wrap
'I'm very happy to hang up the boots properly' - Murray fully retires
12 Sep
9.5k
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
WORLD CUP QF PREVIEW: Ireland v France
All On The Line
Aoife Wafer returns to back row for Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final
12 Sep
1.7k
3
Third Time's a Charm
'I love the place. There's nothing better for me than playing for Munster'
12 Sep
3.3k
3
Rugby
Henderson leads 27-strong Ulster squad for warm-up against Edinburgh
11 Sep
2.9k
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