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FreePodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland's big day in Brighton as the Black Ferns look for revenge
Team news
Ireland make 6 changes for New Zealand but Wafer misses out again
5 Sep 2025
5
Black Ferns
21-year-old sensation Miller among Kiwi threats to Ireland
4 Sep 2025
2
Gametime
Munster and Connacht name sides for upcoming challenge matches
4 Sep 2025
7
rugby championship
All Blacks wary of Springboks threat to Eden Park record
4 Sep 2025
2
IQ Rugby
'My reason why is family': From England contract to Ireland World Cup debut, via Hong Kong
4 Sep 2025
WRWC
Wafer 'bursting to go' as Ireland report clean bill of health for New Zealand showdown
3 Sep 2025
2
AnalysisTale of the 22s
Ireland's lethal edge must be matched by more frugal access
Ireland were ruthless with the ball against Spain but gave too much access into their own 22.
Murray Kinsella
3 Sep 2025
2
Staying Put
Scotland head coach Gregor Townsend signs new deal until 2027 World Cup
3 Sep 2025
17
Personality
'Being yourself... doesn't need to be viewed as a performance inhibitor' - World Rugby chief
2 Sep 2025
6
wrwc2025
New Zealand second row cleared for pool decider against Ireland following red card
2 Sep 2025
2
Tune in
Six Nations TV coverage to remain on RTÉ and Virgin Media until 2029
2 Sep 2025
13
Analysiswrwc2025
Ever-present Dannah O'Brien continues to underline importance to Ireland
2 Sep 2025
1
r360
'A total abomination': French Top 14 chief slams controversial breakaway rugby league
1 Sep 2025
18
Room to improve
Defence must be a concern as Ireland face into tougher World Cup tests
Scott Bemand’s side leaked five tries against Spain.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Northampton
1 Sep 2025
2
Milestone
Djougang hits 50 caps: 'I wouldn't be here if it wasn't for the girls'
31 Aug 2025
3
Convincing
New Zealand join Ireland in World Cup quarter-finals after 43-point win over Japan
31 Aug 2025
6
Reaction
'Obviously there's bits to grow' - Ireland have room for improvement after Spanish test
31 Aug 2025
2
As it happened
Ireland secure World Cup quarter-final spot after win over Spain
Updated 31 Aug 2025
17
Two from two
7-try Ireland beat spirited Spain side to book place in World Cup quarter-finals
Dannah O’Brien, Amee Leigh Costigan, Eve Higgins, Anna McGann and Grace Moore supplied the Irish scores in Northampton.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Franklin's Gardens
31 Aug 2025
12
Springboks
South Africa recall double World Cup winner De Klerk for New Zealand tour
31 Aug 2025
7
Preview
Much-changed Ireland out to book quarter-final place against Spain
31 Aug 2025
1
Red Hot Roses
England run in 14 tries in record-breaking Women's Rugby World Cup rout of Samoa
Updated 30 Aug 2025
13
dethroned
Munster crowned interpro champions after dominant win over three in a row chasing Leinster
Earlier at Energia Park, Connacht beat Ulster in a 10-try thriller.
30 Aug 2025
5
WRWC
Canada and Scotland into Women's Rugby World Cup quarter-finals
30 Aug 2025
Analysisreflections
Erasing memories of a humiliating defeat as Ireland take Spanish test for quarter-final spot
30 Aug 2025
1
FreePodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland v Spain preview: Bemand rings the changes
Questions and Answers
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29 Aug 2025
2
Team news
Ireland make 7 changes for World Cup meeting with Spain
29 Aug 2025
1
Tactic
'The only way to see if someone is chasing you is to look at the screen'
28 Aug 2025
WRWC 2025
Wafer likely to miss Ireland's World Cup clash on Sunday, but McMahon in line to play
27 Aug 2025
11
Squad News
Isak selected by Sweden despite Newcastle standoff, France overlook Ekitike
27 Aug 2025
5
Leader
'It's a special place to be' - Ireland co-captain Monaghan relishing return from injury
27 Aug 2025
Top of the Charts
Ireland squad DJ Brittany Hogan brings the hits on and off the pitch
26 Aug 2025
Rugby
Former Munster boss Graham Rowntree lands new job in Japan
26 Aug 2025
6
Impact
'I dreamt of being here, but never thought I would be'
26 Aug 2025
1
FreePodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland answer plenty of questions in opening win over Japan
Springboks
South Africa recall Jasper Wiese for New Zealand, but brother Cobus misses out
25 Aug 2025
5
WRWC
Ireland dismiss suggestion they might hold back against New Zealand
25 Aug 2025
7
putting on a show
Amee-Leigh Costigan: 'Women's sport has really changed. We're now role models'
25 Aug 2025
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