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Rugby
Last year
2025
On The 42Allez les Bleus
La Rochelle is a beautiful venue for Leinster's brutal battle
Ronan O’Gara’s side have faced questions about their physical fitness.
Champions Cup
Munster finish strong as tries from Bleuler and Hodnett topple Saracens at Thomond
Two quick-fire second-half scores turned the game in Limerick.
Banned
No one is a winner after the fallout from Hansen's comments
This controversy has highlighted a divide within the game.
On The 42Preview
Saracens sense opportunity against depleted Munster at Thomond Park
Crowley and Murray return for Munster but the province are still without a number of key men.
Punishment'I think it was a fair hearing and Mack certainly said that coming out of it' - Pete Wilkins
On The 42Switch
Munster set to sign Leinster prop Michael Milne and hooker Lee Barron
The southern province are close to confirming deals for the front row duo.
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyHansen's ban, Busby's potential retirement, and Champions Cup preview
26m
On The 42Calling Time
Irish referee Busby set for shock retirement from pro rugby
The Ulster man was in charge when Mack Hansen took aim at the refereeing of Connacht.
Sanction
Mack Hansen given three-week ban for referee comments after Leinster loss
Hansen was hit with a six-week ban, but with three suspended, clearing him for the Six Nations.
The Video Review
Ringrose's reads and mindset make him key to Leinster's aggressive D
The wince-inducing tackle on AJ MacGinty was a great example.
On The 42Family ties
Move to join dad and brother in Ulster never got off the ground for Connacht's Murphy
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraA Munster-Sarries shootout, getting around LAR's lineout defence, and Ireland squad bolters
56m
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