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November 2024

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'I think they’re pretty clear that they want Prendergast'

6 Nov

1.0k

Team news

Bealham starts for Ireland as Furlong misses All Blacks clash

6 Nov

2.7k

New threads

British and Irish Lions jersey for 2025 tour to Australia revealed

6 Nov

3.1k

Home Advantage

'There just seems to be a buzz' - Ringrose feels 'massive shift' from Irish support

6 Nov

921

Allow the access

The big kick change to look out for in Ireland's battle with All Blacks

Referees have been told to clamp down on obstruction by kick escorters.

Murray Kinsella

5 Nov

333

Punishment

Sale and England forward Jonny Hill receives 10-week ban for fan altercation

5 Nov

3.1k

Blow

Tadhg Furlong set to miss Ireland's clash with the All Blacks

5 Nov

13.2k

Podcast The 42FM

Is Ireland rugby country?

48:34

Time to say goodbye

'Memories that will last a lifetime' - Eimear Considine announces rugby retirement

5 Nov

Rugby

Irish coach Noel McNamara signs new deal with Top14 side Bordeaux Bègles

5 Nov

109

Rugby

Leinster pay tribute to departing women's head coach Tania Rosser

5 Nov

284

Roots

The All Blacks wing descended from Irish potato farmers

5 Nov

2.5k

Ready to go

'We expect to hit the ground running' - McCarthy relishing another crack at All Blacks

5 Nov

1.1k

new faces

How much has the All Blacks team changed since their RWC win over Ireland?

Wallace Sititi has emerged as a force in the Kiwi back row.

Murray Kinsella

4 Nov

1.2k

familiar face

'Dutchy' happy to be in Ireland but won't put name in for Munster job

4 Nov

3.0k

Courts

Former Scotland captain Stuart Hogg admits domestic abuse

4 Nov

212

Money Talks

County by county: Here's a breakdown of which sports facility projects got funding today

4 Nov

1.2k

Inside knowledge

Ireland's Goodman relishing battle with familiar faces in New Zealand camp

4 Nov

483

the search is on

'If it takes the rest of the season to get the right person, so be it'

4 Nov

780

Limited Access

Munster apologise to supporters following issues with All Blacks XV live stream

3 Nov

3.0k

back in camp

'He’ll be ready to go' - O'Mahony joins Ireland squad in Portugal ahead of All Blacks clash

3 Nov

2.0k

Injury Report

Barrett and Taylor ruled out of New Zealand's Test against Ireland

3 Nov

Time to say goodbye

England prop Joe Marler announces international retirement

3 Nov

3.6k

WNTS

'The pro contracts are amazing because that carrot is dangling for players'

Ireland’s pathway for women’s rugby has developed quickly in recent years.

Murray Kinsella

3 Nov

Reaction

Costello takes pride in Munster performance and praises O'Mahony's contribution

2 Nov

6.4k

easy

Darcy Graham scores 4 tries as Scotland brush aside Fiji

2 Nov

2.3k

Report

All Blacks XV prove too strong for Munster at Thomond Park

2 Nov

3.4k

Drama

New Zealand edge England in Twickenham thriller

2 Nov

2.2k

Matchday 23

Farrell has exciting selection options for Ireland's opener against All Blacks

2 Nov

4.6k

Succession

Most of the solution might be in the building, but Munster must think outside the coaching box

Southern province should take weight off new head coach and find a DOR who can manage upwards as far as Lansdowne Road.

Gavan Casey

2 Nov

2.3k

Preview

Shock of Rowntree exit hangs over Munster's meeting with All Blacks XV

2 Nov

331

Quiz

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

1 Nov

Podcast The 42 Rugby Weekly

A weird week in Munster and taking aim at the Kiwis

31:18

Awards Season

Nominees announced for Rugby Writers Ireland Player of the Year awards

1 Nov

4.4k

Munster

'I’d say in the last two weeks we have looked at half a dozen AIL props'

1 Nov

7.9k

the next step

Questions remain as Munster begin planning for life after Rowntree

Interim head coach Ian Costello met the media at Thomond Park yesterday.

1 Nov

201

rog's two cents

O'Gara not interested in Munster job but says 'solution already in the building'

1 Nov

7.1k

advisor

Quiet words and massive influence: Sexton takes on fluid role with Ireland for November

1 Nov

2.9k

Last month

October 2024

Munster name Peter O'Mahony in team to face All Blacks XV

31 Oct

1.6k

November

Hookers and Hansen ruled fit, while Ireland take inspiration from Andes plane-crash survivor

31 Oct

6.4k