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Derby
Connacht and Munster are both in need of a New Year's boost
1 Jan 2024
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On The 42Groundhog
Hodnett avoids focus on Ireland call-up as he punches above his weight
30 Dec 2023
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Skipper
No decision made yet on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain
29 Dec 2023
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Blindside
Baird and Ahern take on important roles as athletic hybrids
The Leinster and Munster men have been impressing at blindside flanker.
28 Dec 2023
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Injury Update
'It's a huge blow' - Edogbo set to miss the rest of Munster's season
28 Dec 2023
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clean sweep
The 42's Best of 2023: How did Ireland win the Grand Slam?
Murray Kinsella unpicks exactly how Andy Farrell’s Ireland won just the fourth Grand Slam in the country’s history.
24 Dec 2023
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Derby
'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'
19 Dec 2023
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frustrations
'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'
18 Dec 2023
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turnaround
How Munster's winning position crumbled in the space of four minutes
Exeter scored 14 points in the blink of an eye to take control of the Champions Cup clash.
17 Dec 2023
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missed chance
'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree
17 Dec 2023
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Under Pressure
Munster collapse in second half as Exeter scorch to Champions Cup win
Graham Rowntree’s men were 24-13 ahead early in the second half but fell apart.
17 Dec 2023
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Stand up and fight
Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure
17 Dec 2023
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stag
'It's one of the things that drives me. You're always reminded to be grateful'
Munster centre Alex Nankivell has settled into life in Ireland impressively.
16 Dec 2023
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On The 42drop goal
'I don’t even know where my boot was... I still think I should have got it'
15 Dec 2023
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Defence
'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy
14 Dec 2023
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Update
Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter
13 Dec 2023
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Irish Abroad
'It was crazy. As it got into the media, the buzz around it was unbelievable'
12 Dec 2023
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On The 42Rivalry
Cullen doesn't buy into 'narrative' about Leinster v La Rochelle games
12 Dec 2023
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On The 42edged out
ROG and La Rochelle look to bounce back after 'small man syndrome' ban
11 Dec 2023
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On The 42Chopper
Connors leaves La Rochelle's big men wondering where their legs went
The 27-year-old impressed on what was just his second Champions Cup appearance.
11 Dec 2023
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Job Done
'It's a great start. It's nice to see smiles on supporters' faces'
10 Dec 2023
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Rugby
Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle in the Champions Cup
10 Dec 2023
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Battle
Gritty, smart Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle
10 Dec 2023
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Showdown
Today feels far more important than just a pool game for Leinster
10 Dec 2023
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On The Road
'We know what ROG is like' - Leinster enter hostile, rugby-mad territory
9 Dec 2023
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On The 42decisions
Furlong, Conan, and Lowe ruled out as Connors gets big chance
8 Dec 2023
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On The 42Irish Abroad
'I left nearly 10 years ago and this is the first time I get to lock horns with Ulster'
Former Ireland U20 captain Niall Annett is now with Johann van Graan’s Bath.
7 Dec 2023
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RELATED
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6 Dec 2023
Irish Abroad
'An Irish team that's not as familiar - that's the beauty of the Champions Cup'
Irishman Noel McNamara is the attack coach for Bordeaux, who face Connacht on Friday.
6 Dec 2023
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les maritimes
'Beating Leinster in the final twice in a row... Until recently, that was a utopia'
4 Dec 2023
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On The 42depth chart
Ireland's back three key but Farrell would love more competition
3 Dec 2023
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On The 42depth chart
Aki on top as young guns aim to break established order
2 Dec 2023
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On The 42depth chart
Sexton succession and how Irish rugby's 10 stocks shape up
30 Nov 2023
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On The 42depth chart
JGP the main man as younger Irish scrum-halves look to kick on
29 Nov 2023
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Match Officials
O'Gara to face disciplinary hearing days before Leinster clash
29 Nov 2023
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Below the Sternum
Red cards part of the process as AIL gets to grips with new tackle height
28 Nov 2023
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On The 42depth chart
Top-end prospects mean Irish back row depth is in good order
28 Nov 2023
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depth chart
Crop of exciting young Irish locks can add to Farrell's frontline trio
27 Nov 2023
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On The 42CONFIRMED
RG Snyman to leave Munster but Jean Kleyn signs new deal
27 Nov 2023
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Future
IRFU open to B&I League chat as end of Nucifora era looms
27 Nov 2023
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On The 42Senior Coach
Leinster's season just got a hell of a lot more interesting
27 Nov 2023
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