Connacht team includes teenage debutant, 6 alterations for Ulster
14 hrs ago
7
Derby
Munster make 7 changes as Porter, Doris and Byrne all start for Leinster
15 hrs ago
48
Fighting Fit
'A complete idiot just landed on my leg... I sprained my toe, my ankle, and I had a fracture in my foot'
20 hrs ago
13
URC
'It was a bit of an eye-opener for us' - Ronan Kelleher vows to right wrongs against Munster
20 hrs ago
5
Tuesday
23rd December 2025
THOMOND TALES
'We're looking at making Thomond Park special for us' - Jack O'Donoghue promises hot reception
23 Dec
18
Interpros
'We're coming off two losses, and we need to step up and try and right that wrong'
23 Dec
7
squad update
Cormac Izuchukwu signs new three-year contract extension with Ulster
Updated
23 Dec
18
Irish Abroad
'If I had stayed in Ireland, I'd still be selling houses'
Dublin man Ian Robinson coached King’s College to success in New Zealand rugby this year.
23 Dec
1
Limerick
Ireland XV to play England A at Thomond Park in February
23 Dec
4
move in making
Jacques Nienaber hails 'important' and 'outstanding' Ciarán Frawley as Leinster exit looms
23 Dec
31
This week
21st December 2025 - 25th December 2025
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news.
61m
Derby Day
Munster confirm all of their Ireland internationals available to face Leinster on Saturday
22 Dec
Rugby
Stuart Lancaster tight lipped as he refuses to be drawn on Ciarán Frawley move
22 Dec
2
going west
Ciarán Frawley set to join Connacht from next season
Bernard Jackman reports that Connacht hope for the versatile 28-year-old to play primarily at out-half.
22 Dec
70
Not good enough
'We were miles off what I expect and we need to sort it out' - Lancaster after Connacht loss
21 Dec
16
Last week
14th December 2025 - 20th December 2025
There Be Dragons
Out-of-sorts Connacht suffer shock defeat on the road against Dragons
20 Dec
46
United Rugby Championship
Munster ease to bonus-point win over Ospreys
20 Dec
24
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Dec 21
Leinster v Ulster
Richie Murphy on Aviva defeat: 'It definitely won't deflate us. It definitely won't knock us off track'
20 Dec
24
URC
Connacht and Munster seek momentum on Welsh trips
20 Dec
3
Leo Cullen
'It's not the way you ideally want to play every week'
19 Dec
33
Drama
Leinster edge Ulster to claim provincial bragging rights
A converted try late on sealed a four-point victory for the hosts.
19 Dec
67
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Breakdown deep dive and end of year awards
39m
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Dec 20
Team news
Prendergast, Aki and Ioane return to Connacht side to face Dragons
19 Dec
1
Preview
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
19 Dec
19
Stockdale Exchange
'If you're saying that the interpros are just another game, you're probably lying to yourself'
19 Dec
1
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025
38m
Team news
Nash and Wycherley return among six Munster changes for Ospreys visit
18 Dec
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Dec 19
Team news
Leinster and Ulster name strong sides for Dublin interpro
18 Dec
33
the most wonderful time of year
'It's Christmas time. Everyone gets to go to the pub and have pints and watch us bate the head off each other'
18 Dec
16
the votes are in
Katie Taylor voted Ireland's most admired athlete for remarkable ninth year in a row
Troy Parrott’s 95th-minute winner against Hungary has been voted as the nation’s Most Memorable Sporting Moment of the year.
18 Dec
9
Bench press
'Huge guys who couldn't play 80 minutes of rugby' - McBride scathing of substitute rules
17 Dec
60
FreePodcastThe 42FM
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Dec 18
flashpoint
'I felt like I let the lads down' - 'Devastated' James Ryan reflects on South Africa red card
Ireland star admits disappointment after being sent off at crucial time against Springboks last month.
17 Dec
25
Update
Prendergast and Ioane set to return for Connacht
16 Dec
8
Test
Ulster's Murphy tells players to up physicality ahead of Leinster clash
16 Dec
8
Back in action
Ulster's Jude Postlethwaite and Stuart McCloskey to return for Leinster clash
16 Dec
8
On the Move
Richard Cockerill departs as Georgia boss after Black Lion's hammering to Connacht
16 Dec
Inter-pro
'I would expect them to come here fully loaded' - Leinster gearing up for Ulster showdown
16 Dec
8
URC
Mossy Lawler wants Munster fringe players to get their URC campaign back on track
15 Dec
3
Injury Update
Jack Conan available for Leinster's URC clash vs Ulster