Advertisement
GAA
Soccer
Rugby
Golf
Racing
More
More
Upgrade
Subscribe
Sign in
Subscribe to The 42
Unlock unlimited access
See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytelling
More Sports
Fitness
MMA
Other
Sport Features
Rugby Weekly
Editor's Picks
Quizzes
Behind the Lines
Partner Publications
TheJournal.ie
The latest Irish and international breaking news, reports and coverage
Noteworthy
A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see
Subscribe now
Subscribe to The 42
Unlock unlimited access
See sport differently with our news, analysis, podcasts and storytelling
More Sports
Fitness
MMA
Other
Sport Features
Rugby Weekly
Editor's Picks
Quizzes
Behind the Lines
Partner Publications
TheJournal.ie
The latest Irish and international breaking news, reports and coverage
Noteworthy
A platform helping fund the type of in-depth journalism that the public wants to see
Subscribe now
Rugby
Advertisement
suftum
Ulster need to stand up on and off the pitch
34 mins ago
90
0
Yesterday
25th April 2024
Extension
Connacht's triple boost as Ralston, Dowling and Smith sign new deals
Updated 14 hrs ago
3.8k
6
Women's Six Nations
Sam Monaghan among three changes for Ireland's championship closer with Scotland
17 hrs ago
845
0
URC
Stuart McCloskey returns for Ulster's pivotal clash with Benetton
18 hrs ago
2.4k
11
Sponsored
'I was just like, 'Oh my God.' It was like you could feel the atmosphere through your bones'
Gillette
Apr 25
Banned
Bulls out-half Goosen handed three-match ban for high hit on Craig Casey
20 hrs ago
3.2k
4
JJ Hanrahan
'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'
25 Apr
4.5k
2
Ulster's Reality Check
'We just needed someone to basically say there were issues that needed addressing'
25 Apr
4.2k
4
Wednesday
24th April 2024
FREE
rugby weekly extra
'I don’t think the problem is him, really, I think the problem is Ulster'
24 Apr
7.0k
37
Man in the Middle
Mathieu Raynal to referee Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton
24 Apr
4.2k
31
West's awake
Exciting prospects and redeveloped stadium at heart of Connacht's plan
Work continues on Dexcom Stadium in Galway.
24 Apr
5.6k
6
Scott Bemand
'Do I think it’s a viable competition? Yes, I do': Ireland head coach on Six Nations future
24 Apr
1.6k
5
Wise Head
'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'
Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.
Murray Kinsella
24 Apr
5.5k
0
Tuesday
23rd April 2024
Ulster
Steven Kitshoff's short-lived Ulster stint ended prematurely by knee injury
23 Apr
3.9k
5
On the Move
Scotland lock Jonny Gray leaves Premiership club Exeter
23 Apr
5.1k
13
Munster
Rowntree allays fears over seriousness of Kleyn injury
23 Apr
6.0k
23
production line
Milne and Boyle set to stay but several Leinster men joining other provinces
23 Apr
29.2k
77
Leinster
Cullen on Jordie Barrett arrival: 'He’s a player that hopefully, they’re excited to see'
23 Apr
3.4k
12
This week
21st April 2024 - 26th April 2024
ANALYSIS
Jackals, cross kicks, and Fijian shrugs - How Munster beat the Bulls
22 Apr
5.4k
6
FREE
rugby weekly extra
'Frisch will be gone. There's a game being played here around negotiating a transfer fee'
Bernard Jackman believes Munster are in danger of slipping backwards next season if they can’t recruit further depth to their squad.
22 Apr
14.7k
97
return of the mack
Mack Hansen almost ready to go as Connacht's play-off chase heats up
22 Apr
4.2k
18
Fallout
'Not good enough' La Rochelle follow Champions Cup flop with Top 14 loss
21 Apr
12.1k
36
Last week
14th April 2024 - 20th April 2024
AIL
Champions Terenure to face Cork Con at the Aviva after semi-final thrillers
20 Apr
4.2k
1
Graham Rowntree
'When you come down here and have a short training week at altitude, you've got to be good'
20 Apr
5.4k
12
URC
Connacht bounce back with eight-try punishment of Zebre
20 Apr
4.2k
20
Leo Cullen
Leinster face tricky selection calls for Stormers after Lions teach them 'bloody hard lesson'
20 Apr
9.4k
16
rowntree's road warriors
Brilliant Munster become first European team to beat the Bulls at their Loftus fortress
The southern province secured a four-try bonus point against their hosts, who were reduced to 14 men in the second half.
20 Apr
17.2k
70
bleak
Champions England rush Ireland for 14 tries to keep Grand Slam on track
It was a chastening defeat for Scott Bemand’s side.
20 Apr
5.2k
23
URC
Slow start proves costly as Leinster suffer heavy defeat to Lions
20 Apr
7.8k
48
Super Rugby
Former Wallaby Beale returns as Western Force leave Crusaders at rock bottom
20 Apr
2.8k
4
AS IT HAPPENED
England v Ireland, Women's Six Nations
Catch up on all the action as Scott Bemand’s side continue their championship run in Twickenham.
Half-Time: England 38-3 Ireland
Full-Time: England 88-10 Ireland
20 Apr
17.4k
17
Central contracts
National deals, PONIs, and Irish rugby's contracting
The IRFU could make a tweak to the national contracts system as early as next season.
20 Apr
5.2k
28
Behind The Scenes
The Springboks have delivered one of the great rugby documentaries
20 Apr
6.6k
7
determination
'I was bit of a pest... I wanted to be out with the boys and I wanted to play'
20 Apr
1.8k
0
URC
Cooney kicks Ulster to last-gasp win over Cardiff
19 Apr
4.4k
33
FREE
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
How closely have you been paying attention to the headlines?
19 Apr
6.1k
1
FREE
Rugby Weekly
Leinster sell out Croker, last word on Barrett and listeners crack central contract code
19 Apr
1.1k
0
Full house
Croke Park sold out for Leinster Northampton Champions Cup semi-final clash
19 Apr
9.0k
41
Selection
Finlay Bealham to make 200th Connacht appearance
19 Apr
2.3k
7
Former All-Black Ngatai makes Leinster return for Lions showdown
19 Apr
5.3k
26
URC
RG Snyman starts as Munster ring changes for Bulls clash
19 Apr
6.3k
20
1
2
3
4
5
Next Articles
Report an error, omission or problem:
Message:
Your Email (optional)
Submit
Create Email Alert
Create an email alert based on the current article
Email Address
One email every morning
As soon as new articles come online
Submit
Sign in
or create
a free account
To continue reading create a
free account
Or sign into an existing account