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new additions
Big-name South African franchises set to join expanded Pro16 in April
23 Dec 2020
12
critics
Connacht boss Friend tells players to stay away from social media feedback
23 Dec 2020
5
Irish Abroad
Irish lock Regan earns training contract with Super Rugby's Highlanders
22 Dec 2020
3
Hearing
Northampton's Wood cited for clearout on Van der Flier
22 Dec 2020
33
latest
Professional and elite sport to continue under new Covid-19 restrictions
22 Dec 2020
26
bulletin
Munster boosted by return of Kilcoyne ahead of showdown with Leinster
22 Dec 2020
10
Pastures new
Rugby referee and role model Nigel Owens whistles new tune as farmer
22 Dec 2020
3
Worry
Figures show concussion in English rugby at an all-time high
22 Dec 2020
8
EXTRACT
'Joe really does get a bit emotional and it doesn’t feel right. Like seeing your dad cry'
22 Dec 2020
6
latest
Ringrose, Sexton and Doris ruled out of St Stephen's Day clash with Munster
21 Dec 2020
19
The Bear McCabe
'I went from playing golf with the local electrician to playing rugby with the best player in the world in 3 weeks'
21 Dec 2020
19
Big Hitter
Baird honing in on fundamentals for Leinster
21 Dec 2020
21
Ulster
'It's probably as dark a changing room as I've been in. A lot of soul searching is needed'
21 Dec 2020
3
missed opportunity
'It was not the smartest decision - a mistake that is on me'
21 Dec 2020
2
Regrets
'We did some dumb stuff, I'm annoyed, cranky, frustrated'
20 Dec 2020
2
Champions Cup
Connacht on the brink of European exit after losing to Bristol
20 Dec 2020
15
masterclass
Zebo scores one of seven tries as Racing thrash Harlequins in London
20 Dec 2020
9
Skipper
'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'
20 Dec 2020
14
members club
The perfect almost-last-minute gift for The42 reader
20 Dec 2020
good reads
Dementia fears in rugby, Mayo's everlasting spirit and more of the week's best sportswriting
20 Dec 2020
Controversy
Toulon study appeal after Scarlets given European win for 'harrowing' Covid-19 withdrawal
19 Dec 2020
2
Comeback kings
Munster produce their greatest comeback in years to beat Clermont
19 Dec 2020
123
the Clash
Cullen content to wait for offical channels to discuss dangerous hit on Van Der Flier
19 Dec 2020
18
Champions Cup
Ulster blow lead and bow out after 9-try thriller in Gloucester
19 Dec 2020
13
Champions Cup
Baird to the fore as re-jigged Leinster see off Saints
19 Dec 2020
42
Crunch time
Pat Lam says Bristol’s Champions Cup hopes ‘on the line’ against Connacht
19 Dec 2020
suftum
McCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win
19 Dec 2020
1
Byrne Ultimatum
Saints alive now but Leinster will kill their European hopes by 3pm
19 Dec 2020
14
breakthrough boys
'Ben Healy is Dan Carter-ish; Craig Casey is The Real McCoy'
19 Dec 2020
16
stinging
Wasps see off 14-man Montpellier to top Champions Cup pool
18 Dec 2020
7
Champions Cup
No 'blame' but Bath, Glasgow and champions Exeter handed 4-try defeats for Covid cancellations
18 Dec 2020
11
Let's Get Quizzical
Know Your Sport? Take our weekly quiz
18 Dec 2020
7
Chaos
Toulon pull out of Champions Cup clash in Wales citing Covid-19 concerns
Updated 18 Dec 2020
12
‘Sometimes I feel like ringing up their parents to ask who I should select’
18 Dec 2020
2
Changes
Aki and Oliver come into Connacht starting XV for visit of Pat Lam's Bristol
18 Dec 2020
3
suftum
Billy Burns back from injury to captain Ulster against his former club
18 Dec 2020
12
brotherly love
Ringrose returns for Leinster and Harry wins battle of the Byrne brothers
18 Dec 2020
37
Team news
21-year-old prop Wycherley gets first European start for Munster in Clermont
18 Dec 2020
22
Feet up
Here's your TV guide to a jam-packed weekend of sport
Updated 18 Dec 2020
20
Top of the props
'It's been my ambition for a long time and to get out there was awesome'
18 Dec 2020
5
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