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2025
Irish Abroad
Irish influence strong as new season of the Champ gets rolling
English rugby’s second tier has rebranded and expanded.
intricate
Lancaster's Connacht can build on promising signs in attack
Lancaster and Aussie attack specialist Rod Seib are building on a proud attacking history.
Energy
Casey the heartbeat as McMillan's Munster make encouraging start
There was energy, intent, and plenty of accuracy on opening night in Wales.
West's awake
The Connacht depth chart: Three Lions, Ireland caps, a new Kiwi
Stuart Lancaster is working with a squad similar to last season’s but with a few tweaks.
Squad
The Munster depth chart: Back three battle, Kelly signing, farewells
Clayton McMillan will be looking to get the very best out of the southern province’s squad.
suftum
The Ulster depth chart: Augustus, Bell boost, and new leaders
The northern province are hoping young players can continue to make progress.
Options
The Leinster depth chart: Rieko, promising props, versatile backs
Leo Cullen once again has an enviable array of high-quality players.
Lion
Osborne could be Ireland's man with Keenan to miss November Tests
The 23-year-old has been next-in-line at number 15 and was part of the Lions tour.
The Bite
Ireland feel the pride after a sickening World Cup defeat
The controversial alleged bite leaves a sour taste in the mouth.
Drama
Ireland fall agonisingly short of World Cup semi-final as France cling on
Scott Bemand’s side were overhauled in a thrilling second half in Exeter.
cloud nine
'It's not just me, maybe I'm the first to put it in a book. It's for Munster to do better'
Conor Murray speaks to The 42 about his new book and moving on from rugby.
long read
The Kiwi 'disruptor' tasked with taking Munster to the next level
Clayton McMillan is aiming to make Munster a consistent force.
Tale of the 22s
Ireland's lethal edge must be matched by more frugal access
Ireland were ruthless with the ball against Spain but gave too much access into their own 22.
West to East
'I lived out in the sticks in Athenry. Two donkeys outside, free potatoes'
Ex-Connacht back row Ciaran Booth is now playing in Sydney.
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