Rugby

Last year

2025

On The 42High Ball

'He's a pretty inspirational figure' - Brian Fenton's day in Ireland camp

15 Feb 2025

5.0k

Nervy

Leinster hold on for narrow win against gutsy Ospreys to continue unbeaten run

14 Feb 2025

6.7k

Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

14 Feb 2025

5.5k

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

What kind of impact can new Wales boss Matt Sherratt make against Ireland?

On The 42Update

McCarthy and Hansen on course for Wales but Furlong remains a doubt

14 Feb 2025

3.5k

BIG GUNS

France's Fickou and Flament return to Six Nations squad

14 Feb 2025

2.6k

continuity

Josh Wycherley's return the only change to Munster's XV to face Scarlets

14 Feb 2025

4.7k

exciting

Boyd to make senior debut as Ulster welcome back key backline trio to competitive action

14 Feb 2025

2.7k

reinforced

Hugh Gavin returns at 13 in strong Connacht side to face Cardiff

14 Feb 2025

3.8k

On The 42A Penny For Them

'It's the best club in the world' - Penny happy at Leinster despite limited game time

14 Feb 2025

5.6k

Azzurri

Stephen Aboud returns to Italian Rugby Federation to take up key post

13 Feb 2025

3.3k

all change

Howley departs Wales setup, while out-half Anscombe among three call-ups ahead of Ireland

13 Feb 2025

5.7k

Pen to Paper

Garry Ringrose and Tadhg Beirne commit futures to Ireland and provinces

Updated 13 Feb 2025

5.5k

The Starters

Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name team for Ospreys trip

13 Feb 2025

8.5k

On The 42next man up

'I probably didn't think I was that close' - Aungier's surprise at Ireland call-up

13 Feb 2025

8.7k

On The 42wing man

'Being out of the squad is tough. I wanted to put my best foot forward'

13 Feb 2025

10.5k

The Video Review

The suffocating four minutes that sum up Ireland's Six Nations so far

Peter O’Mahony turned the ball over and Caelan Doris eventually scored.

Murray Kinsella

12 Feb 2025

11.3k

On The 42CONFIRMED

4 senior internationals in England A squad to face Ireland A

12 Feb 2025

9.5k

Ratified

Mark Sexton and Willie Faloon to complete Ulster's coaching ticket next season

12 Feb 2025

3.9k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Paulie's lineout D, Sexton's influence, Easterby's Ireland

Bouncing Back

Eddie Jordan-led consortium brings London Irish rugby out of administration

12 Feb 2025

6.0k

In form

'The lads are calling me Lazarus' - Bealham back to best for Ireland

12 Feb 2025

3.9k

On The 42Pen to Paper

Wilkins expects Hansen contract to be done and dusted soon

12 Feb 2025

3.2k

all change

Matt Sherratt ‘couldn’t turn down’ Wales offer after Warren Gatland’s departure

11 Feb 2025

5.1k

Engine Room

Ireland's in-form locks have been central to strong Six Nations start

11 Feb 2025

4.5k

squad update

Tom O’Toole returns for Ulster's trip to Benetton

11 Feb 2025

2.8k

Campaign

Ireland U20s to train against Easterby's Six Nations side this week

11 Feb 2025

3.0k

Injury blow

Blow for Ireland women as captain Sam Monaghan ruled out of Six Nations

11 Feb 2025

1.6k

Change

Warren Gatland gone from Wales role with Matt Sherratt in temporary charge

Updated 11 Feb 2025

10.3k

Injury Update

Ireland 'optimistic' that Furlong will be back for Wales clash

11 Feb 2025

3.0k

reinforcements

Connacht welcome back five players from injury, and six from Ireland camp, for Cardiff clash

11 Feb 2025

3.8k

Irish Abroad

Former Leinster back Chris Cosgrave makes move to Japan

11 Feb 2025

7.4k

Dispute

NZ Rugby sues chemicals giant Ineos over sponsorship deal

11 Feb 2025

6.1k

Changes

Ireland will go for 'balance' with team selection for Wales clash

11 Feb 2025

6.5k

Rising Star

'A great experience' - Cullen pinpoints Leinster friendlies as key for Prendergast

11 Feb 2025

5.0k

Not Like Us

The Eagles, like Ireland, remind us that a good big man will always beat a good small man

The Super Bowl champions resembled the Springboks in how they prioritised ‘the trenches’ to destroy Mahomes and the Chiefs.

Gavan Casey

10 Feb 2025

3.0k

On The 42squad update

Tom Ahern released back to Munster ahead of URC clash with Scarlets

Updated 10 Feb 2025

7.0k

pom

'I got a fairly savage boo. It's one of the biggest compliments of my career'

10 Feb 2025

6.7k

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Impressive Ireland inflict more misery on the Scots; England pull off great win

Candidates

6 players who furthered their Lions credentials in the Six Nations

10 Feb 2025

12.0k