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the42. ie > leinster-fans-bilbao-7042451-May2026

'The hype isn't as loaded on Leinster. .. It suits us to be underdogs for once"

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (1331+ words) CHAMPIONS CUP FINAL week brings a medley of emotions for diehard Leinster supporters. There's excitement, hope, and pride. But there's also nervousness, restlessness, and a hint of fear. This kind of week brings back memories of the great days. Like…...

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the42. ie > leo-cullen-selection-7042435-May2026

'The 23 that get picked will deserve to get picked"

15+ hour, 28+ min ago  (771+ words) LEINSTER HEAD COACH Leo Cullen could be left with some selection headaches for the Champions Cup final after his side finished out their URC regular season campaign in fine style at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Needing a win to…...

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the42. ie > ireland-scotland-aviva-2-7042682-May2026

'It was a really special day that I don't think I'll ever forget"

18+ hour, 17+ min ago  (668+ words) THERE WERE MORE than a few Irish players struggling to put it all into words. 31, 294 people at the Aviva Stadium watched Ireland Women score eight tries past Scotland in a dominant Six Nations win. The atmosphere was electric, particularly as…...

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the42. ie > england-france-womens-six-nations-4-7043016-May2026

England see off gutsy France to clinch another Women's Six Nations

13+ hour, 21+ min ago  (446+ words) ELLIE KILDUNNE AND Jess Breach scored two tries apiece as world champions England sealed an eighth straight Women's Six Nations title with a 43-28 win away to France in Bordeaux on Sunday. Victory also secured a fifth successive Grand Slam for…...

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the42. ie > ireland-scotland-womens-six-nations-liveblog-7042412-May2026

As it happened: Ireland v Scotland, Women's Six Nations

19+ hour, 14+ min ago  (1912+ words) FT: Ireland 54-5 Scotland Hello, and welcome along to our live coverage of Ireland versus Scotland in the Women's Six Nations." A record-breaking afternoon lies in store as Ireland play their first standalone game at Aviva Stadium. 30, 000 tickets have been sold,…...

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the42. ie > cork-all-ireland-camogie-kilkenny-7042859-May2026

Cork land All-Ireland title with victory over Kilkenny

15+ hour, 50+ min ago  (713+ words) CORK CANTERED TO their first All-Ireland U23 A camogie title, fielding a strong side full of senior experience, and including the likes of multiple All-Ireland senior medallists Orlaith Cahalane and M'abh Murphy, to overpower Kilkenny at Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field by…...

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the42. ie > scott-hastings-rip-7042783-May2026

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61

17+ hour, 58+ min ago  (389+ words) SCOTLAND RUGBY GREAT Scott Hastings has died at the age of 61. The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand…...

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the42. ie > ireland-scotland-six-nations-9-7042463-May2026

Eight-try Ireland dismantle Scotland on historic day in Dublin

19+ hour, 57+ min ago  (951+ words) AMONG THE MANY thousands of fans who made their way to the Aviva Stadium for this historic occasion were a group wearing sparkling crowns. The headgear was specifically a tribute to Ireland captain Erin King, but this was certainly a…...

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the42. ie > aaron-rodgers-return-7042377-May2026

Aaron Rodgers returning with Steelers for 22nd NFL season " The 42

23+ hour, 37+ min ago  (226+ words) FUTURE HALL OF Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers will return for a 22nd season in the NFL after agreeing to re-sign with the Pittsburgh Steelers, according to multiple US media reports. 42-year-old Rodgers, a four-time NFL Most Valuable Player, has agreed a…...

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the42. ie > hearts-celtic-police-7042340-May2026

Police "engaging" with Hearts after Celtic pitch invasion

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (667+ words) POLICE ARE LIAISING with Hearts to investigate whether any of their players were assaulted during a pitch invasion in Celtic's title-winning victory at Parkhead. Hundreds of Celtic fans ran on to the park when Callum Osmand netted in the eighth…...