
Preview
Saracens sense opportunity against depleted Munster at Thomond Park
Crowley and Murray return for Munster but the province are still without a number of key men.
11 Jan
20
Champions Cup
Henderson and McIlroy return for Ulster's pivotal European trip to Leicester
10 Jan
15
nab your opportunity
'I forced his hand to play me' - McNabney aims to keep Ulster momentum rolling
10 Jan
6

AnalysisThe Video Review
Itoje, Willis, and Sarries' show of strength before their big battle with Munster
The English side showed some of their attacking quality against Bristol.

Murray Kinsella
7 Jan
5
Treatment Table
Murray part of four Munster players back in training, Henderson available for Ulster
6 Jan
0

schedule
Rest weekend tees Irish provinces up for key Champions Cup battles
Leinster, Munster, Ulster, and Connacht have two important pool games ahead.
2 Jan
5

Champions Cup
Terrific Toulouse the frontrunners in opening block of Champions Cup
Leinster, La Rochelle, and Bordeaux are also among those to have won both their games.

Murray Kinsella
16 Dec 2024
14

Tries from Ringrose and Barrett enough to see Leinster hold off Clermont

The 42
14 Dec 2024
18

Bordeaux's second-half blitz consigns Ulster to more Champions Cup misery

The 42
14 Dec 2024
7
Match Report
Bordeaux's second-half blitz consigns Ulster to more Champions Cup misery
14 Dec 2024
25
Cormac Izuchukwu
'It hurts a lot. You want to be up there with the best in the world'
14 Dec 2024
11

Second best
Munster come up short with error-strewn display against gritty Castres
The southern province were somehow ahead with 10 minutes to go but fell to defeat.

Murray Kinsella
Reports from Stade Pierre Fabre
13 Dec 2024
97

Free
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Barrett to 15, Clermont's surprise call at 10, and Ulster's tall order
24m

WWE
'I was about two feet off the ground. I was like, ‘What the f**k! How tall is he?’
Craig Casey’s game is in a good place with Munster and Ireland.
13 Dec 2024
4

Testing times
Ulster seek response against Bordeaux but face struggle to compete in Europe this season
Richie Murphy’s young squad would be doing extremely well to fight on two fronts this season.
12 Dec 2024
5


Five-star Leinster begin Champions Cup campaign with bonus-point win
Leo Cullen’s side overcame a scrappy encounter to secure a big win in Bristol.

The 42
8 Dec 2024
19

Finishers
Huge impact from Leinster's bomb squad proves too much for Bristol
21-year-old out-half Sam Prendergast scored two tries for Leo Cullen’s side.

Murray Kinsella
Reports from Ashton Gate
8 Dec 2024
72
Champions Cup
Defending champions Toulouse swat Ulster aside in resounding nine-try victory
8 Dec 2024
41