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Rugby

All time
craic the whip
Out with the dreaded Monday review, Andy Farrell's are 'fun'
4 Feb 2020
35.1k
37
Backlash
U20s braced for 'seismic physical battle' against wounded Welsh
4 Feb 2020
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'There's more in us,' says Naoupu after birthday battle
4 Feb 2020
3.8k
1
Possible XV
Henshaw and O'Mahony set to return to Ireland XV for visit of Wales
3 Feb 2020
39.8k
105
Exiled
Russell left out of Scotland squad for Six Nations clash with England
3 Feb 2020
11.9k
10
Friends and rivals
Cooney and Murray side-by-side and content to keep challenging each other
3 Feb 2020
12.8k
23
effort
Analysis: Tadhg Furlong absolutely emptied the tank for Ireland
3 Feb 2020
29.3k
13
Sidelined
Ireland confirm that Ringrose will be out until after England clash
3 Feb 2020
20.8k
33
Long Serving
Ex-England captain Robshaw leaving Harlequins after 16 years
3 Feb 2020
13.1k
5
hard fought
'It was definitely ugly at times, but we’ll take it'
3 Feb 2020
4.8k
1
On the box
TV Wrap - Rebuilding of Schmidt's reputation begins as Ireland stutter against Scotland
3 Feb 2020
25.5k
9
U20 RUGBY
AIL influence serves Ireland U20s well as McNamara looks for more
3 Feb 2020
6.1k
2
Standout Stander
'A classic CJ game really... it's great to see him out there smashing things'
3 Feb 2020
17.0k
24
Battle
Cooney impresses in Ireland cameo but Murray 'will be happy enough'
3 Feb 2020
10.9k
59
big dev
'To see the support that the country gave me was really good' - Toner
3 Feb 2020
8.6k
10
Snap Happy
It's Sunday so here are 10 of our favourite images from the sporting week
2 Feb 2020
9.1k
4
intent
Analysis: What did we see from Ireland's attack as the Andy Farrell era began?
2 Feb 2020
32.0k
30
footwork
Hard-tackling Caplice thrilled to help Ireland hang tough until Parsons breakaway
2 Feb 2020
5.7k
2
Trés Bien
Brilliant les Bleus light up Paris with Six Nations win over Eddie Jones' England
2 Feb 2020
42.3k
61
Beibhinn Parsons tilts the balance as Ireland grind out win over Scotland
2 Feb 2020
31.8k
18
Injury
Ringrose set to be ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations clashes with Wales and England
2 Feb 2020
20.9k
31
Mixed Bag
It's all about building momentum and Ireland are up and hobbling
Updated 2 Feb 2020
15.1k
48
Advantage
Analysis: Ireland's deception breaks down Scots for pivotal Sexton try
2 Feb 2020
11.3k
14
good reads
Consequences of Cantona's kung-fu kick, Kobe Bryant's greatness and more of the week's best sportswriting
2 Feb 2020
5.6k
0
Fortress
'It's our house': Donnybrook ideal place to start massive year for Ireland Women
2 Feb 2020
4.5k
0
single-minded
'We asked the boys to stand for something and it was true Irish grit out there'
1 Feb 2020
12.1k
10
First night
'Absolutely, I’d like more game-time but the overriding ambition is to go out there and win the whole thing’
1 Feb 2020
14.4k
3
Farrell hails 'magnificent effort' from Sexton to perform despite minimal prep
1 Feb 2020
11.1k
30
big miss
'It was a schoolboy error' - Hogg apologises to Scotland team-mates
1 Feb 2020
17.3k
11
Body count
Quartet of injuries leave a sting after Ireland win
1 Feb 2020
20.1k
38
tip the scales
On your marks: How did you rate Ireland in the tense win over Scotland?
1 Feb 2020
54.5k
113
edgy
Farrell's Ireland off to winning start with shaky victory over wasteful Scotland
1 Feb 2020
36.6k
127
One-sided
Pivac off to the perfect start as Wales hammer Italy in Cardiff
1 Feb 2020
6.4k
3
Liveblog
Ireland v Scotland, Six Nations 2020
1 Feb 2020
60.0k
62
shackles
'Let's see, now that that crutch has been removed, whether they do start taking those edges'
1 Feb 2020
8.2k
7
big shoes to fill
Clear messages, managing expectations and enjoying yourself - Advice for Andy from managers in the know
1 Feb 2020
10.6k
2
reflections
Lamenting Finn Russell's absence and finding 'gratitude' after an almost fatal neck injury
1 Feb 2020
6.6k
0
go forward
Become a member of The42 and get even more of the rugby coverage you love
1 Feb 2020
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0
'Until you go into the trenches you never know'
1 Feb 2020
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3
Irish Abroad
'I'd look at Tadhg Beirne and think, 'There's someone I'd love to replicate''
1 Feb 2020
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