Rugby

January

January 2026

Family Pride

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'

30 Jan

11

Penalty Count

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations

30 Jan

10

Aoife Wafer Interview

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'

Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.

Emma Duffy

30 Jan

suspended

Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support

The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

29 Jan

24

Contract Extension

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals

29 Jan

7

Rehab

Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately

29 Jan

21

Talent

McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood

29 Jan

6

Banned

'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations

29 Jan

19

Team news

Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors

29 Jan

13

Pen to Paper

Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract

29 Jan

4

Allez les Bleus

A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland

Fabien Galthié’s final 28-man squad for the clash in Paris gives more than a few hints.

Murray Kinsella

29 Jan

2

Reunion

'Joey is going to add to any squad' - Farrell would welcome Carbery return

29 Jan

20

when it rains it pours

Aki's ban, Farrell's big call at 15, and Ireland's disruption

Andy Farrell has plenty to ponder after more setbacks ahead of the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

28 Jan

34

Verdict

Connacht and Ireland's Bundee Aki banned for four games

The 35-year-old centre was dropped from Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad today.

28 Jan

62

On the Move

Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan

28 Jan

1

6n

France boss Galthié cuts Six Nations panel to 28-man squad for Ireland clash

28 Jan

12

Blow

Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury

28 Jan

39

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster's defence, and JT's pack for Paris

Setback

Aki dropped from Ireland's Six Nations squad due to disciplinary issue

The 35-year-old centre is not with Andy Farrell’s squad at their training camp in Portugal.

Murray Kinsella

28 Jan

85

Rugby

France and La Rochelle prop Uini Atonio forced to retire following 'cardiac event'

28 Jan

21

Ulster

'To have 15 guys in and around the Ireland squads is huge for us'

27 Jan

19

Go West

Will Connors set for move to Connacht in the summer

27 Jan

51

PodcastThe 42FM

How we talk about parenthood in professional sport

Super Rugby

Former Scotland and Fiji coach Cotter to succeed Les Kiss at Queensland Reds

27 Jan

2

Challenge

'I can't wait to get into camp. I love my job' - Farrell looks to lift Ireland again

There are questions around his team but the Ireland head coach is relishing a new Six Nations campaign.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Edinburgh

27 Jan

8

Back in Blue

Selfies and soundbites as returning Dupont is star attraction at Six Nations launch

The France captain was in high demand in Edinburgh.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Edinburgh

26 Jan

7

Rugby

Munster hopeful Alex Nankivell and JJ Hanrahan will be fit for Glasgow trip

26 Jan

11

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster edge a bigtime occasion at Connacht, and Berch's picks in key Irish positional battles

jack boyle

'It’s devastating for him and us' - Farrell disappointed to lose Boyle for Six Nations

26 Jan

2

Treatment Table

France call up Roumat and Colombe after injuries to La Rochelle pair

26 Jan

12

Power

'Very proud' - Connacht's Jansen hoping Ireland call will come

26 Jan

13

En France

La Rochelle beaten by Clermont in Top 14

25 Jan

14

Update

Ireland add 20-year-old Connacht prop Billy Bohan to Six Nations squad after Jack Boyle setback

25 Jan

38

Rugby

Joshua Brennan - son of Trevor - called up to France squad ahead of Ireland Six Nations opener

25 Jan

8

Comeback

'A doctor said, 'What team would want a blind player?' That stuck with me'

Skerries RFC man Mark Mulcahy has a remarkable story of resilience.

Murray Kinsella

25 Jan

11

Interview

Inside Gary Keegan's role with the Ireland rugby team

25 Jan

10

On a Roll

Leinster happy to keep winning after 'a bit of flak' this season

25 Jan

5

Disappointment

'It was a privilege but it's absolutely gut-wrenching not to win'

24 Jan

26

No Luck

'It looks like he'll be out for a while' - Boyle a major Six Nations doubt

24 Jan

47

cracker

Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle

The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Dexcom Stadium

24 Jan

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