Ciarán Kennedy
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Took at look at some of the potential candidates to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster:
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Who are the contenders to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster?
The province should have no shortage of quality options to consider.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-head-coach-candidates-7078147-Jun2026/
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Piece with Sam Prendergast: 'I have a lot of good people around me' - Prendergast turns Bilbao pain into Croke Park glory
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'I have a lot of good people around me' - Prendergast turns Bilbao pain into Croke Park glory
The out-half was excellent in Friday’s URC final defeat of the Bulls.
https://www.the42.ie/sam-prendergast-leinster-bulls-7077393-Jun2026/
about 8 hours ago
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Prendergast delivers timely performance as Leinster trample Bulls in Croke Park:
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Prendergast delivers timely performance as Leinster trample Bulls in Croke Park
The out-half starred in a dominant performance by Leo Cullen’s men.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-bulls-comment-7076406-Jun2026/
3 days ago
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Isa Nacewa: 'I would have loved to play under Jacques. I’ve heard the players love him' Victor Matfield: 'If you don’t extend his contract with Leinster, I think he’ll 100% be at the World Cup with the Springbok team'
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Leinster legend Nacewa: 'I would have loved to play under Jacques'
The former Leinster player says the current defensive system isn’t too dissimilar from his own playing days.
https://www.the42.ie/isa-nacewa-interview-7072054-Jun2026/
6 days ago
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New deal shows Farrell is confident about future of his Ireland team:
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New deal shows Farrell is confident about future of his Ireland team
A core group of Farrell’s key men will move on between now and the 2031 World Cup.
https://www.the42.ie/andy-farrell-ireland-contract-comment-7061753-Jun2026/
17 days ago
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Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract through to 2031 World Cup:
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Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract through to 2031 World Cup
Farrell’s previous contract had been due to expire after the 2027 World Cup in Australia.
https://www.the42.ie/andy-farrell-new-contract-7061402-Jun2026/
17 days ago
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Munster target Tyrel Lomax signs new contract to stay in New Zealand until 2029:
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Munster target Tyrel Lomax signs new contract to stay in New Zealand until 2029
The province will have to turn their attention elsewhere with the All Black tighthead now off the market.
https://www.the42.ie/munster-target-tyrel-lomax-signs-new-contract-new-zealand-7059946-Jun2026/
19 days ago
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Caolán Scully
20 days ago
As good of a podcast as you’ll hear all year If nothing else, you definitely can’t call Leinster boring this season
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Big Leinster chat with Bernard Jackman and James Tracy today. Some strong stuff and nice insight from the lads as we take a look at Jacques Nienaber's role, Leo Cullen's comments on the media and James Lowe's exit. Out now for
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subscribers.
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Leinster v the Media and URC quarter-final review
The latest Irish and international sports news from The 42
https://www.the42.ie/podcasts/6406170e1132ac0011965b4a/6a1edb14335cf85f9cde01dd/?autoplay=1
20 days ago
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Quick counters, clever kicking and the occasional maul – how Bordeaux score their tries
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Quick counters, clever kicking and the occasional maul – how Bordeaux score their tries
The French side mix scintillating attacking rugby with a formidable power game.
https://the42.ie/7043536
about 1 month ago
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It's all on the line for Ulster at end of a season which promised so much:
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It's all on the line for Ulster at end of a season which promised so much
The province can end the season with a Challange Cup title and qualify for the Champions Cup, or finish empty-handed.
https://www.the42.ie/ulster-season-challenge-cup-final-7044355-May2026/
about 1 month ago
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Casey: 'There has been a lot thrown at us as a club, it is sad' - Includes latest on Jack Crowley/Tadhg Beirne injuries
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Casey: 'There has been a lot thrown at us as a club, it is sad'
Munster are in the URC play-offs after a testing couple of months.
https://www.the42.ie/munster-urc-knockoffs-craig-casey-7042305-May2026/
about 1 month ago
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Parsons ready to embrace another record-breaking day for Ireland:
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Parsons ready to embrace another record-breaking day for Ireland
The winger is preparing to play at Aviva Stadium for the first time in her career.
https://www.the42.ie/beibhinn-parsons-ireland-scotland-7037532-May2026/?jrnl_lg=1
about 1 month ago
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Record-breaking Aviva game highlights surging popularity of the Ireland Women's rugby team:
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Record-breaking Aviva game highlights surging popularity of the Ireland Women's rugby team
Sunday’s clash with Scotland could be just the latest step to becoming a more central part of the Irish sporting landscape.
https://www.the42.ie/ireland-womens-rugby-record-crowd-aviva-7037177-May2026/
about 1 month ago
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Munster Rugby confirm independent governance and organisational review:
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Munster Rugby confirm independent governance and organisational review
The news comes following a turbulent couple of months for the province.
https://www.the42.ie/munster-rugby-confirm-independent-governance-and-organisational-review-7037195-May2026/
about 1 month ago
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Piece with Ireland captain Erin King as ticket sales for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Scotland pass 28,000. 'We can't believe we're actually getting to finally play here'
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'We can't believe we're actually getting to finally play here'
Ireland captain Erin King is looking forward to a record-breaking day at Aviva Stadium on Sunday.
https://www.the42.ie/ireland-scotland-aviva-stadium-erin-king-7036622-May2026/
about 1 month ago
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Flat showing in Galway ensures Munster's play-off battle goes to the wire again:
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Flat showing in Galway ensures Munster's play-off battle goes to the wire again
Clayton McMillan’s team could have qualified on Saturday but were totally outplayed by Connacht.
https://www.the42.ie/munster-connacht-clayton-mcmillan-3-7035810-May2026/?jrnl_lg=1
about 1 month ago
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'It's a really special place at the moment' - Carty savours Connacht send-off
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'It's a really special place at the moment' - Carty savours Connacht send-off
The out-half played his last home game for the province on Saturday night.
https://www.the42.ie/jack-carty-connacht-last-home-game-7035812-May2026/?jrnl_lg=1
about 1 month ago
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Dominant first half sends Connacht on way to bonus-point win over Munster:
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Dominant first half sends Connacht on way to bonus-point win over Munster
Stuart Lancaster’s side played some excellent rugby in a one-sided interpro.
https://www.the42.ie/connacht-munster-report-7035429-May2026/
about 1 month ago
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Ireland go to France with ambitions of breaking into Six Nations top two:
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Ireland go to France with ambitions of breaking into Six Nations top two
Scott Bemand’s side are in action at 8.10pm in Clermont.
https://www.the42.ie/ireland-france-preview-7-7020555-Apr2026/?jrnl_lg=1
about 2 months ago
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Sean Naughton part of an exciting Connacht crop hitting their stride:
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Sean Naughton part of an exciting Connacht crop hitting their stride
A handful of younger squad players have impressed over recent weeks.
https://www.the42.ie/connacht-sean-naughton-7018902-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback:
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Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback
Leo Cullen’s side went 29-0 up before the home side scored three unanswered tries.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-ulster-report-3-7016219-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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Dan Sheehan: 'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season'
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'We've probably let things slide as a player group early in the season'
Dan Sheehan on Leinster’s potential, and his back row cameo against Sale Sharks.
https://www.the42.ie/dan-sheehan-leinster-champions-cup-7010423-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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'They've an all-star squad' - Leinster braced for Toulon test in Champions Cup semi-finals
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'They've an all-star squad' - Leinster braced for Toulon test in Champions Cup semi-finals
The French side qualified for the semis after winning in Glasgow on Saturday.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-toulon-leo-cullen-7010385-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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Second-half surge sees Leinster eventually shake off Sale:
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Second-half surge sees Leinster eventually shake off Sale
The province can look forward to a semi-final meeting with Toulon in Dublin.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-sale-report-7010012-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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Leinster don't look the force of old, but there are different ways to scale the mountain:
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Leinster don't look the force of old, but there are different ways to scale the mountain
The province host Sale Sharks in the Champions Cup quarter-finals today.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-sale-sharks-preview-2-7007324-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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'It's very sad to see' - La Rochelle coach Ryan on Munster's challenging times
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'It's very sad to see' - La Rochelle coach Ryan on Munster's challenging times
The former Munster and Ireland lock was in Belfast with La Rochelle on Friday.
https://www.the42.ie/donnacha-ryan-la-rochelle-munster-7009687-Apr2026/
2 months ago
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'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands 'My workload has gone through the roof. You have to be able to do everything nowadays'
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'I was just plodding around' - Furlong on rugby's changing demands
The Leinster prop explains how his workload has ‘gone through the roof’ in recent years.
https://www.the42.ie/tadhg-furlong-leinster-sale-7006617-Apr2026/?jrnl_lg=1
2 months ago
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'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul
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'I just love that part of the game' - McCarthy keen to get his claws into Sale maul
The Leinster lock details his work around one of the key areas of the game.
https://www.the42.ie/joe-mccarthy-leinster-maul-7006367-Apr2026/?jrnl_lg=1
2 months ago
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'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster
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'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster
The 26-year-old was excellent on his first outing since breaking his leg in November.
https://www.the42.ie/ryan-baird-leinster-robin-mcbryde-7005692-Apr2026/
3 months ago
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Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash:
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Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash
Nathan Jibulu has been banned for 6 weeks, while Luke Cowan-Dickie will also miss out due to injury.
https://www.the42.ie/sale-leinster-jibulu-banned-7005879-Apr2026/
3 months ago
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Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh:
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Leinster still searching for top form after shaky showing against Edinburgh
The province mixed the good and the bad in their Champions Cup round of 16 victory.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-edinburgh-leo-cullen-7004544-Apr2026/?jrnl_lg=1
3 months ago
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7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh:
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7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh
The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-edinburgh-report-3-7004240-Apr2026/
3 months ago
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'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol
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'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol
Flanker Josh van der Flier on the province’s history lesson ahead of their return to Champions Cup action.
https://www.the42.ie/leinster-josh-van-der-flier-kilmainham-7001160-Apr2026/
3 months ago
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'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep
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'You can’t forget those days' - How pain of the past is informing Leinster's Champions Cup prep
Hugo Keenan lifts the curtain on the province’s preparations for knockout rugby.
https://www.the42.ie/hugo-keenan-leinster-champions-cup-7001126-Apr2026/?jrnl_lg=1
3 months ago
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reposted by
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Murray Kinsella
3 months ago
Reaction just after the final whistle in Dublin with
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here:
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IRELAND WIN TRIPLE CROWN - Murray and Ciarán React
YouTube video by The42.ie
https://youtu.be/zqQ5q3B8Dd8?si=1GhxRA6_drrmCf-n
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Some reaction from Andy Farrell and Caelan Doris, as Ireland get ready to cheer on England in Paris. "It’s unique as an Irishman to be cheering them on, but we certainly will be tonight"
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Farrell 'unbelievably proud' of his players after a Six Nations full of firsts
The Ireland head coach reacts to a big win at Aviva Stadium.
https://www.the42.ie/andy-farrell-ireland-scotland-reaction-6985390-Mar2026/
3 months ago
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Andy Farrell on bringing on six subs at the same time: "It was nice so Bundee didn't get the cheer all on his own, that was the main plan really."
3 months ago
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COMMENT: Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
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Ireland rise to the occasion on another stunning Six Nations Saturday
Andy Farrell’s side delivered another classy performance to finish their campaign on a high.
https://www.the42.ie/ireland-scotland-comment-6985135-Mar2026/
3 months ago
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'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know
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'I was told find something special' - The ingredients to a good atmosphere, by those who know
Former Chicago Bulls announcer Tommy Edwards and Bohemians/Dundalk FC DJ Brian McMahon share their insights.
https://the42.ie/6951900
3 months ago
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Piece with Ireland debutant and Robbie Williams fan Nathan Doak: 'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute'
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'I feel like this is the right time for me, I'm playing my best rugby at the minute'
Nathan Doak won his first cap for Ireland on Friday.
https://www.the42.ie/nathan-doak-first-cap-ireland-6978057-Mar2026/?jrnl_lg=1
4 months ago
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'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland
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'They'll be memories I cherish' - Gibson-Park hits 50 caps for Ireland
The scrum-half reflects on a special night in Dublin.
https://www.the42.ie/jamison-gibson-park-50-caps-ireland-6978030-Mar2026/
4 months ago
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Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match'
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Farrell: 'Wales were tremendous. It was a proper Test match'
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell reacts to a 27-17 win in Dublin.
https://www.the42.ie/ireland-wales-andy-farrell-reaction-6977886-Mar2026/
4 months ago
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COMMENT: Ireland asked difficult questions by stubborn Welsh effort
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Ireland asked difficult questions by stubborn Welsh effort
Andy Farrell’s team found a way to win but their performance was far from convincing.
https://www.the42.ie/ireland-wales-comment-6977605-Mar2026/
4 months ago
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'You can choose to not engage' - Crowley back at 10 and shutting out the noise
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'You can choose to not engage' - Crowley back at 10 and shutting out the noise
The Munster player started this Six Nations on the bench but could now lead Ireland to a Triple Crown.
https://www.the42.ie/jack-crowley-ireland-interview-6975810-Mar2026/?jrnl_lg=1
4 months ago
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Ireland v Wales
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preview available now to listen/watch.
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IRELAND VS WALES - PREVIEW
YouTube video by The42.ie
https://youtu.be/QRDyLatfsOw?si=ajM20YlrlnT6MYT_
4 months ago
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Sat down to chat with IRFU Performance Pathway Scrum Coach Seamus Toomey. Left feeling I was ready to be next man up at loosehead. 'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture'
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'Power comes from the ground' - meet the man tasked with improving Ireland's 'scrum culture'
Seamus Toomey joined the IRFU in the newly-created role of Performance Pathway Scrum Coach last year.
https://www.the42.ie/seamus-toomey-interview-6972761-Mar2026/
4 months ago
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O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes' Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s form, the lineout, and why Wales remain a dangerous opponent.
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O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes'
Paul O’Connell on Ireland’s form, the lineout, and why Wales remain a dangerous opponent.
https://www.the42.ie/paul-oconnell-ireland-wales-six-nations-6972048-Mar2026/
4 months ago
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Piece with Stuart McCloskey: 'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face'
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'It felt like every time I opened Instagram for two or three days, it was just my face'
Stuart McCloskey is enjoying his strong run of form in the Ireland team.
https://the42.ie/6968804
4 months ago
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Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement:
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Even after a record-breaking day in Twickenham, Ireland see room for improvement
Simon Easterby reflects on Ireland’s big win over England, and looks ahead to next Friday’s clash with Wales.
https://www.the42.ie/simon-easterby-ireland-wales-six-nations-6968693-Feb2026/
4 months ago
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