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January

January 2024

wins

What the provinces need in their final Champions Cup pool games

There’s still a huge amount to play for with round of 16 spots up for grabs.

15 Jan

6.8k

Analysis

How Leinster's attack picked apart a poor Stade defence

There were seven tries on a night when some of Andrew Goodman’s plans worked well.

Murray Kinsella

14 Jan

4.9k

Update

'He's fine' - Leinster boss Cullen eases concern over Frawley

13 Jan

9.0k

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Dec 23

Dominant

Seven-try Leinster blast past Stade to secure round of 16 spot

Leo Cullen’s side scored seven tries as a big crowd in Dublin got plenty of entertainment.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

13 Jan

7.3k

decisions

Gibson-Park is more important than ever to Leinster and Ireland

Now an Irish citizen, the scrum-half has grown as a decision-maker.

Murray Kinsella

13 Jan

4.0k

Home Advantage

Another big crowd in Dublin as Leinster look to shine against Stade

13 Jan

3.7k

Team news

Lowe makes Leinster return as Frawley gets nod at 10

12 Jan

12.2k

Next Job

The Lions can wait. Farrell has a massive year ahead with Ireland

Reflecting on the World Cup, Farrell said Ireland can’t let games come down to fine margins.

12 Jan

3.9k

Up and Running

The Lions have their leading man in Farrell but what about Ireland?

Lions tours aren’t everyone’s cup of tea but they remain a big beast in rugby.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from London

11 Jan

5.3k

Lion Man

Ireland's Farrell confirmed as Lions boss for next year's tour of Oz

11 Jan

9.2k

full contact

Porter happy to open up to Netflix as he tries to master his craft

The 27-year-old will be part of the upcoming series about the Six Nations.

11 Jan

5.8k

Fit

Boost for Ulster as Hume returns ahead of big Toulouse clash

9 Jan

4.3k

fresh start

After a strong start with Munster, Joey Carbery never had any luck

Murray Kinsella

9 Jan

6.9k

The Edge

Jacques Nienaber has an exact timeline for Leinster's defence fully clicking

The South African defence coach says the province’s players must rewire their brains.

9 Jan

6.1k

key men

Lowe and Furlong close to Leinster returns as Six Nations looms

9 Jan

5.2k

French Foes

Top 14 sides stand in way of Irish provinces as Champions Cup resumes

8 Jan

2.7k

The Boss

Four-year deal a statement that IRFU believe Farrell can keep winning

The Ireland head coach’s latest contract could make him the team’s longest-serving boss ever.

Murray Kinsella

7 Jan

4.3k

Analysis

Leinster's defence under Jacques Nienaber is must-watch stuff

There have been obvious teething problems but also some impressive work so far.

Murray Kinsella

6 Jan

9.9k

Bateman Cup Final

'People who come to watch for the first time are really surprised at the standard'

5 Jan

7.9k

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

Options

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

4.7k

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

6.5k

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