Rugby

This year

2026

Fronting Up

Ryan and the Irish pack ready themselves for battle with les Bleus

2 Feb

17

front row union

'We've been impressed' - Ireland confident in Milne and Loughman

2 Feb

15

Words Of Warning

Philippe Saint-Andre: Why Ireland could be in for a long night against France

2 Feb

25

toto

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’

Murray Kinsella

1 Feb

7

Celtic Challenge

Wolfhounds secure play-off spot with commanding victory over Gwalia Lightning

1 Feb

1

Update

Furlong trains with Ireland ahead of Paris as Beirne returns to camp

1 Feb

7

Job Done

Relief for Ulster after laboured Cardiff victory

1 Feb

3

Pride

'I'd pick playing for Ireland over making a Lions tour. It's the greatest joy'

1 Feb

23

Reaction

'To come away with a bonus point win is hugely pleasing'

31 Jan

28

URC

Ulster earn win against Cardiff but miss out on bonus point

31 Jan

17

Disappointment

Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer defeat after shock Uini Atonio retirement

31 Jan

3

Impressive

Scott Penny hat-trick inspires Leinster's defeat of Edinburgh

31 Jan

43

URC

Connacht strike deep in stoppage time to secure bonus-point win against Zebre

31 Jan

16

Reaction

Son of Keith Wood proud as he becomes third-generation Munster player

31 Jan

28

Training Camp

Ireland kick into Test match week as the sun appears in Portugal

31 Jan

5

game wrecker

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

24-year-old Joe McCarthy has always loved causing havoc but he was a late developer.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

31 Jan

11

Report

Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow

Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest.

30 Jan

82

hot prospects

3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

30 Jan

3

It's quiziness time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

30 Jan

4

New Deal

Ulster out-half Jack Murphy signs contract extension

30 Jan

8

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out

Selection

Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff

30 Jan

3

United Rugby Championship

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium

30 Jan

28

Italian Job

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre

30 Jan

9

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

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