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Rugby

This month
April 2026
Test
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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?
3 Apr
2.8k
4
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Leinster's strong hand, Munster's trip, and the Challenge Cup
24m
Challenge Cup
Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys
3 Apr
2.2k
9
Team news
Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh
3 Apr
7.9k
49
big job
'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach
The Munster head coach doesn’t believe the financial challenges will hit his plans.
Murray Kinsella
3 Apr
7.5k
22
Familiar faces
'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'
3 Apr
3.9k
5
French Flyer
Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament
2 Apr
3.5k
11
the business end
"I don't think we're taking anything lightly" – Stuart McCloskey excited for Ulster's run-in
2 Apr
1.3k
1
Team news
Beirne returns as skipper in much-changed Munster XV for Exeter
2 Apr
7.1k
58
Challenge Cup
Cian Prendergast back to captain Connacht for knockout clash with Sharks
2 Apr
3.5k
15
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster's Saints imagery and Munster's tall order in Devon
44m
reminders
'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep
2 Apr
2.1k
9
Blow
Munster set to be without key trio for Challenge Cup showdown
1 Apr
9.8k
54
TV times
Broadcast details announced for upcoming Women's Six Nations Championship
1 Apr
1.5k
0
Blow
La Rochelle's Will Skelton suffers season-ending Achilles injury
1 Apr
2.9k
6
Jacques Nienaber
'If you don’t get it right, you’re gone' - Leinster sharpen focus for Champions Cup charge
1 Apr
2.2k
2
Last month
March 2026
Stand up and fight
The Challenge Cup is simply not where Munster want to be
The southern province have always had big ambitions to compete at the highest level.
Murray Kinsella
31 Mar
6.9k
35
Ulster Update
'We've a few more options at 10 than maybe it looks at face value'
31 Mar
3.0k
5
Update
Izuchukwu back but Ulster have out-half worries for Ospreys clash
31 Mar
2.9k
5
Setback
Snyman's season over as Leinster confirm ACL rupture
31 Mar
4.8k
26
Date For The Diary
Ireland to face Australia in 2027 World Cup warm-up Test
30 Mar
3.5k
7
routes
All roads lead to beautiful Bilbao for the Irish provinces
The Challenge Cup and Champions Cup knock-outs swing into life in the next fortnight.
Murray Kinsella
30 Mar
2.6k
2
Down de Pairc
Munster plan to host European game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh next season – if they qualify for Champions Cup
30 Mar
2.9k
34
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland try to lure hot Wallabies prospect, touchline tensions on TNT, and URC review
Changes
Munster add Kiwi scrum-half to squad ahead of Challenge Cup clash
30 Mar
15.8k
16
IQ
'He definitely has an offer' - IRFU look to lure Aussie prop to Ireland
30 Mar
8.4k
92
Prem
Leicester boss Geoff Parling apologises after pre-match clash with TNT's Craig Doyle
30 Mar
4.6k
11
Get Well Soon
All Blacks prop Tamaiti Williams ruled out for the season with spinal disc infection
29 Mar
2.4k
2
No Devine Intervention
Lancaster: Connacht did everything they could to keep Matthew Devine
29 Mar
8.0k
26
URC
Ulster move up to third in table with bonus-point win over Zebre
It took the northern province until deep into the second-half to score a fourth try.
28 Mar
3.1k
14
Reaction
'It's those gritty wins that are actually the ones that really, really matter'
28 Mar
3.0k
6
kicking off
Geoff Parling explains angry reaction to Craig Doyle after ball was kicked towards players
28 Mar
7.1k
20
Ireland stars shine as Wolfhounds beat Clovers in Celtic Challenge final
28 Mar
2.5k
2
Winning run
In-form Connacht beat Ospreys to record fifth straight win
28 Mar
4.5k
25
Reaction
'It was a real bone-deep effort' - Casey and Crowley help lift Munster against Bulls
28 Mar
4.6k
20
close
Bulls edge Munster but province leave Pretoria with two bonus points
28 Mar
6.7k
55
Room to improve
'There's still tons of things we can get better at' - Cullen wants more from Leinster
28 Mar
1.7k
4
Combines
'There are athletes who have maybe missed that opportunity in rugby'
28 Mar
2.5k
3
Prem
Exeter warm up for Munster with convincing win at Newcastle
27 Mar
2.3k
8
Friday Night Lights
Big guns return as Leinster secure bonus-point win over Scarlets
Leo Cullen’s side move up to third in URC table.
27 Mar
6.7k
47
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