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scrum wars

Analysis: Ireland's first-half scrum woes could have proved even more costly

10 Feb 2016

20.7k

Team news

Carolan freshens things up as Ireland U20s get set for France

10 Feb 2016

6.3k

On The 42Pro12

Ah You, MacGinty and Ronaldson in for Connacht’s trip to Dragons

10 Feb 2016

5.6k

Woe

Rugby star sidelined after bagel accident

10 Feb 2016

16.1k

wide open

Kearney reveals Ireland looking to target 'soft' France defence

10 Feb 2016

8.1k

poc

'The smallest things made the biggest difference, he was good at that'

10 Feb 2016

6.9k

On The 42Selection Calls

O'Brien return to boost Ireland as Schmidt narrows in on XV for France

10 Feb 2016

11.0k

Attack

Analysis: Schmidt's attack strikes but ruthless edge needed against France

9 Feb 2016

22.9k

glowing tribute

'He's an icon, a man of great substance and a force of nature' - Les gives POC a Kiss goodbye

9 Feb 2016

7.3k

On The 42Poll

Is Paul O'Connell Ireland's greatest ever rugby player?

9 Feb 2016

10.9k

On The 42Broken Bok

Handre Pollard ruled out of South Africa's summer Test series against Ireland

9 Feb 2016

5.7k

Tuesday

We'll Leave It There So: Paulie retires, Seanie returns and all today's sport

9 Feb 2016

13.3k

On The 42black and bleu

Ireland ready to spring towards Paris after bruising 'neutral' start

9 Feb 2016

5.8k

On The 42Final Four

Dominant Clongowes see off Monkstown to seal semi-final place

9 Feb 2016

8.1k

End of an era

'Paul O’Connell’s biggest attribute was his ability to inspire'

James Galvin

9 Feb 2016

954

On The 42nest step

'Young Munster U8s are looking for someone': Ryan backs 'great communicator' POC to become coach

9 Feb 2016

8.7k

On The 42healing power

Wales delay naming team as Biggar makes remarkable recovery

9 Feb 2016

6.8k

Paulie

True legend, role model, irreplaceable - the rugby world salutes Paul O'Connell

9 Feb 2016

8.5k

On The 42walking wounded

Sexton, Trimble and Zebo sit out training while McFadden joins Ireland squad as cover

9 Feb 2016

9.1k

Legend

'I consider myself very lucky' -- O'Connell ready to improve golf game after dominating Irish rugby

9 Feb 2016

25.0k

Recruitment

Leinster 'looking at a couple of guys' with a view to strengthening ahead of next season

9 Feb 2016

7.8k

good luck with the book

Paul O'Connell will have an autobiography out for Christmas

9 Feb 2016

8.2k

Limerick Leader

Was a dream farewell too much to ask for 'Gladiator' Paul O'Connell?

9 Feb 2016

7.9k

End of an era

Paul O'Connell retires from all rugby with immediate effect

9 Feb 2016

50.8k

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Number 1

Jones: Billy Vunipola can be the best number 8 in the world

9 Feb 2016

4.2k

On The 42looking ahead

'There's a lot of bruised bodies' - Schmidt outlines Ireland's week ahead of Paris trip

9 Feb 2016

6.0k

On The 42Irish Abroad

Ex-Blackrock prop Jager features in Super Rugby trial match for Crusaders

9 Feb 2016

14.4k

Onslaught

Analysis: Ireland's defence holds up in brutal battle against Wales

8 Feb 2016

32.3k

comeback trail

Leinster 'hopeful' Healy will be available this weekend but Schmidt could yet come calling

8 Feb 2016

6.3k

monday

We'll Leave It There So: Schmidt ponders changes, Broncos win Super Bowl and all today's sport

8 Feb 2016

11.7k

saints go marching

St Michael's advance to semi-finals of Leinster Senior Cup after first-half blitz of Terenure

8 Feb 2016

9.3k

propped up

Having Mike Ross back in training is good news for everybody (unless you're the lad who has to carry him)

8 Feb 2016

11.1k

Team news

Former Munster centre D'Arcy skippers Ireland club XV for Paris trip

8 Feb 2016

11.8k

headshot

Dragons fullback cited for 'dangerous charge' on Stuart Olding

8 Feb 2016

7.2k

Looking Back

'The gloom wasn't justified' - the Welsh media reaction to yesterday's game

8 Feb 2016

16.6k

On The 42Freak Injury

Connacht's Jack Carty out for up to 3 months after rupturing spleen on water slide

8 Feb 2016

11.5k

next step

Schmidt considering changes as Ireland look to build on solid foundation

8 Feb 2016

35.5k

Onwards

'When you come off the pitch a bit battered and bruised, that’s always a good thing' -- Best

8 Feb 2016

6.5k

First XV

CJ Stander and the rest of The42's Six Nations Team of the Week

8 Feb 2016

24.8k

On The 42different view

South Africa fans watched on enviously as CJ Stander made his Ireland debut

8 Feb 2016

16.9k

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