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On The 42In form
'My best is good enough to play at any level' - Zebo eyes Ireland recall
The Munster fullback feels he could still do a job for Andy Farrell’s team.
Shopping around'We’ll see what’s out there' - Munster to weigh up options for Carbery replacement
Exit
Joey Carbery to leave Munster at end of the season
The 28-year-old has decided to depart the province for a new playing opportunity outside of Ireland.
On The 42one that got away
England job another fascinating turn on Felix Jones' remarkable coaching journey
Billy Burns
'One good game doesn't make me Ireland's future No 10. I've got to back it up'
Ulster out-half Billy Burns hasn’t given up hope of playing his way back into Andy Farrell’s plans.
On The 42Room to improve
'We need to be able to execute better' - Leinster rue inaccuracy after Ulster defeat
On The 42Derby
Burns masterclass steers Ulster to one-point win over Leinster
Ulster edged a brilliant URC derby 22-21 in Dublin.
On The 42bring it on
The key questions facing Andy Farrell as Ireland head into 2024
The Ireland coach has plenty to ponder ahead of the new season.
Selecting Ireland's new captain
The out-half question
Building greater squad depth
best of 2023
The 42's Best of 2023: Andy Farrell, the ordinary kid who had to win
CiarĂ¡n Kennedy travels to Wigan to meet the coaches and players that shaped Ireland’s head coach.
On The 42the joe show
'Joe is getting better all the time' - McCarthy continues to impress for Leinster
Analysis
The potential risks and rewards of Leinster’s swoop for RG Snyman
The South African lock has the potential to be a game-changer or an expensive gamble for Leinster.
Impact
'He really inspires you' - Nienaber striking right notes with Leinster squad
The South African coach has quickly impressed at his new club.
Two from two
Strong second-half display sees Leinster overcome stubborn Sale at RDS
The home side trailed at half-time but crossed for four second-half tries.
On The 42NUCIFORA
IRFU finalise World Cup review as Nucifora era hits home stretch
Performance director David Nucifora held his annual briefing in Abbotstown yesterday.
Watch this space'The Irish system would be mad to say no to him' - IRFU open to Sexton coaching role
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