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On The 42Endorsement
'Powerhouse' Doris an ideal choice as British & Irish Lions captain - All Blacks legend Read
On The 42ulster v munster
'It makes or breaks your Christmas, so hopefully it will make it this week'
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraLeinster's phase v transition attack, Munster's scrum misfortune & who backs up JGP for Ireland
50m
Mixed newsSmith and Bolton ruled out until early new year for Connacht but Ioane returns for Dublin trip
bundee aki'He's using that voice more and more within the group' - Wilkins on Aki contract extension
New Deals
Connacht's Bundee Aki and Leinster's James Ryan extend national contracts
Aki has signed a new one-year deal with the IRFU, while Ryan will remain with Leinster and Ireland until 2028.
Champions Cup
Terrific Toulouse the frontrunners in opening block of Champions Cup
Leinster, La Rochelle, and Bordeaux are also among those to have won both their games.
On The 42more of it
Craig Casey to undergo knee surgery as Munster hit with another spate of injuries
Treatment TableHenderson and Izuchukwu among Ulster players to pick up knocks against Bordeaux-Bègles
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraIrish rugby's lineout failings | Provinces' mixed fortunes | The trouble with the Champions Cup
69m
best of the bunch'We get in a room 10 days out from the awards and spend several hours going through nominees'
On The 42Top 10
'Sam is making great progress. So many facets of his game have kicked on to another level'
World Swimming ChampionshipsWalshe reaches third final of week, Ryan sets new Irish record to seal semi berth
Brave and Faithful
No Coombes, no scrum, Crowley's night, and Castres' delight
Trips to Stade Pierre Fabre always seem to be on the wild side.
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