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Rugby
Last year
2025
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'It's a good reminder that there's more in us... we're by no means the finished article'
On The 42messy
Player ratings as Ireland very unspectacularly hold off Italian challenge in Rome
Maybe the less said about that overall performance, the better.
Match Report
Sheehan's hat-trick saves sluggish Ireland - now they wait on a Six Nations miracle
Ireland rode their luck in the Stadio Olimpico but came away with the bonus-point win that they needed.
Back in the Saddle22 minutes at 10 during the Six Nations - today brings Crowley's chance to show that was wrong
On The 42working it out
'It’s been a step up from November' - Keenan sees progress in Ireland's attack
On The 42eternal city
Postcard from Rome: Totti, scooters, and lots of green jerseys
The Irish have arrived in Rome in huge numbers.
U20 Six NationsIreland U20s fall to defeat in Italy; France win championship as Wales shock England
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyItaly v Ireland, some very fortunate nuns, and Crowley's big opportunity
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Changes
Returning big guns make this a stronger Irish 23 for Rome trip
Ireland want their most complete performance of the championship on Saturday.
Contract
Munster and IRFU remain hopeful Crowley will decide to stay
Leicester are interested in Crowley but he has been offered a new Munster deal.
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