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25th July 2026
On The 42Back to Work
A huge World Cup season is already underway for Irish rugby
The provincial pre-season work started before Ireland’s last game in Auckland.
Murray Kinsella
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Last week
19th July 2026 - 25th July 2026
On The 42Sloppy
What hurt Ireland most was how their errors played into All Blacks' hands
Andy Farrell’s men were inaccurate with the ball at Eden Park last weekend.
Murray Kinsella
23 Jul
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On The 42outstanding
The 42's dream XV from the opening Nations Championship window
22 Jul
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State of Play
Exciting rugby means Nations Championship got off to a promising start
There were tries aplenty, with New Zealand, South Africa and France setting the pace.
Murray Kinsella
21 Jul
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In the clear
All Blacks back row Jacobson avoids citing after Ireland game
21 Jul
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lock
'We're not at the level we want to be. We've all got to get better'
21 Jul
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Unfazed
Conan: 'The occasion and all that is bulls**t really'
20 Jul
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future view
Farrell optimistic in believing Ireland can be the best team in the world
20 Jul
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Ka kite anō
Four years on, Ireland leave New Zealand with a different feeling
Andy Farrell’s men were ranked number one in the world at this stage in 2022.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
19 Jul
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Big Joe
McCarthy's excellent display a positive for Ireland in Auckland
19 Jul
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This month
July 2026
Captain
'A bit too desperate' - Ireland skipper Sheehan frustrated at Eden Park
18 Jul
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Reaction
Farrell rues 'uncharacteristic' Irish mistakes but skirts yellow card call
18 Jul
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the fortress
Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park
The Kiwis had too much athleticism and skill for Andy Farrell’s visitors in Auckland.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Eden Park
18 Jul
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Isa Isa Isa
'My girls still have their Irish jerseys. They're Johnny Sexton supporters'
Isa Nacewa is back in rugby with Auckland, and he will always love Leinster.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
18 Jul
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VDF
The Richie McCaw clips that Josh van der Flier used to study
18 Jul
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Box Office
This is how Ireland need to flip the script against the All Blacks
Andy Farrell’s side have underperformed in their last two meetings with New Zealand.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
17 Jul
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Interview
The ex-Scotland scrum-half who is now the All Blacks' attack coach
Mike Blair has bucked the trend of Kiwi coaches getting the top jobs.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
17 Jul
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The Boss
Farrell: 'Where else would you rather be? Don't waste the opportunity'
17 Jul
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prop life
The haka in Wexford, Kiwi props, and trying to topple New Zealand
17 Jul
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playmaker
'Sam is unbelievable, how mentally strong he is. He barks at people'
17 Jul
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Letter from New Zealand
Auckland the ultimate place for Farrell's Ireland to wrap their season
16 Jul
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Training Base
King's College, where Ireland have been preparing to face the All Blacks
The school’s First XV head coach is Irishman Ian Robinson.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
16 Jul
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impetus
'I don't think he'll be overawed at all' - Farrell backs Jansen for Eden Park
16 Jul
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the cat
Baloucoune is back. Ireland are excited to unleash him in Auckland
16 Jul
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Prolific
'We know where they're coming' - All Blacks show hand for Ireland clash
16 Jul
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Team news
O'Brien starts for Ireland with Jansen on bench against All Blacks
Andy Farrell has named his 23 for the Nations Championship game at Eden Park.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
15 Jul
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good man
Flat whites, pies and family - Ireland's Kiwi crew back on home soil
15 Jul
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game plan
'We want to attack it' - Ireland aim to show ambition at Eden Park
15 Jul
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Roots
'I've been supporting Ireland since I was a kid. My mum's full Ireland'
14 Jul
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health check
'Everyone was training' - Farrell has full options for All Blacks clash
14 Jul
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Dominant
Collision-winning Jansen puts his hand up for All Blacks clash
The Connacht number eight was outstanding in contact against Japan.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
13 Jul
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inside man
All Blacks lean on Leinster favourite Barrett's knowledge of Ireland
13 Jul
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Debut
'I love him' - Sam Illo and Eddie Jones end up being mates
13 Jul
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Showdown
'It's their Mecca. This has to be the performance of our lives' - Farrell
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Auckland
13 Jul
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Irish Abroad
'I booked a flight to Sydney on the Monday, and left on the Tuesday'
25-year-old wing Andrew Smith has moved Down Under after leaving Munster.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
12 Jul
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Kildare Class
20-year-old Bohan caps remarkable breakout season with Ireland debut
12 Jul
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Selection
Farrell's frontliners primed to return as All Blacks week arrives
12 Jul
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first cap
Three phone calls teed 21-year-old Ward up for his Ireland debut
11 Jul
3.8k
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Impact
'I’m not surprised. He’s been doing it all year for Connacht'
11 Jul
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The final word
'It's a good night at the office' - Farrell relieved on a day of firsts
11 Jul
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