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January 2024

Under the knife

Kilcoyne's season over as Munster's grim injury news keeps coming

4 Jan

9.0k

New gig

England confirm that Felix Jones is their new defence coach

4 Jan

7.0k

Les Bleus

Life without Dupont and fewer players - France face into Ireland opener

Head coach Fabien Galthié will have to make some adjustments for the Six Nations.

4 Jan

5.0k

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How different could Ireland's Six Nations squad be to the RWC?

Andy Farrell’s group is likely to be familiar as they defend their Grand Slam title.

3 Jan

12.1k

Injury Crisis

Munster's injury list at staggering level after Connacht pile on more misery

Graham Rowntree’s squad has been crippled by injuries.

2 Jan

6.9k

Battle

Ulster's forwards have to overcome Leinster's muscle to win in Dublin

1 Jan

4.6k

Derby

Connacht and Munster are both in need of a New Year's boost

1 Jan

5.2k

Last year

2023

Groundhog

Hodnett avoids focus on Ireland call-up as he punches above his weight

30 Dec 2023

6.8k

Skipper

No decision made yet on O'Mahony's successor as Munster captain

29 Dec 2023

4.2k

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

4.3k

Injury Update

'It's a huge blow' - Edogbo set to miss the rest of Munster's season

28 Dec 2023

7.6k

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

3.7k

Derby

'A full Thomond Park, unbelievable opportunity to bounce back'

19 Dec 2023

7.0k

frustrations

'We were already losing the game, so we’re not going to blame a referee'

18 Dec 2023

6.4k

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

5.7k

missed chance

'We're world leaders in making life tough for ourselves' - Rowntree

17 Dec 2023

9.0k

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

13.7k

Stand up and fight

Munster must deliver in Exeter after leaving themselves under pressure

17 Dec 2023

2.5k

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

6.0k

drop goal

'I don’t even know where my boot was... I still think I should have got it'

15 Dec 2023

6.2k

Defence

'Munster in Europe is a big thing. It means a lot' - Denis Leamy

14 Dec 2023

2.4k

Update

Munster giving O'Mahony 'every chance' but won't risk him for Exeter

13 Dec 2023

4.3k

Irish Abroad

'It was crazy. As it got into the media, the buzz around it was unbelievable'

12 Dec 2023

6.6k

Rivalry

Cullen doesn't buy into 'narrative' about Leinster v La Rochelle games

12 Dec 2023

8.1k

edged out

ROG and La Rochelle look to bounce back after 'small man syndrome' ban

11 Dec 2023

12.2k

Chopper

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

12.7k

Job Done

'It's a great start. It's nice to see smiles on supporters' faces'

10 Dec 2023

8.7k

Rugby

Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle in the Champions Cup

10 Dec 2023

22.6k

Battle

Gritty, smart Leinster make statement by finally beating La Rochelle

10 Dec 2023

12.4k

101

Showdown

Today feels far more important than just a pool game for Leinster

10 Dec 2023

5.1k

On The Road

'We know what ROG is like' - Leinster enter hostile, rugby-mad territory

9 Dec 2023

2.2k

decisions

Furlong, Conan, and Lowe ruled out as Connors gets big chance

8 Dec 2023

9.1k

Irish 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

6.6k

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

6.0k

les maritimes

'Beating Leinster in the final twice in a row... Until recently, that was a utopia'

4 Dec 2023

6.5k

depth chart

Ireland's back three key but Farrell would love more competition

3 Dec 2023

7.1k

depth chart

Aki on top as young guns aim to break established order

2 Dec 2023

8.4k

depth chart

Sexton succession and how Irish rugby's 10 stocks shape up

30 Nov 2023

7.0k

depth chart

JGP the main man as younger Irish scrum-halves look to kick on

29 Nov 2023

6.0k

Match Officials

O'Gara to face disciplinary hearing days before Leinster clash

29 Nov 2023

8.6k