the42.ieadded August 2026
The42by Emma Duffy2h ago
SHANADE HOPCROFT LINKED up with the Republic of Ireland squad on her 29th birthday. She was greeted with a cake, but it was left behind in Dublin as Carla Ward’s side made the long trek to...
The42by Declan Bogue4h ago
AFTER MANCHESTER UNITED won the 1999 Champions League, Roy Keane spoke of how he felt a detachment from the occasion, having not played because of the suspension he earned after accumulating yellow...
The42by Ciarán Kennedy6h ago
ULSTER AND MUNSTER both welcome back key Ireland internationals for Saturday’s URC interpro derby meeting at Affidea Stadium [KO 5.30, Premier Sports].
The42by Hannah Kate Costello6h ago
THERE IS AN entirely new starting XV for Leinster, with several players making their first appearances of the season, for the province’s URC clash with Cardiff at The RDS/Laya Arena (KO: 7.45pm...
The42by Sinead Farrell7h ago
IRELAND’S BUNDEE AKI is set to make his first start of the season for Connacht as they travel to take on Glasgow Warriors in the URC at Scotstoun Stadium on Friday evening (kick-off, 7.45pm).
The42by AFP11h ago
DOUBLE MAJOR WINNER Collin Morikawa said Thursday that LIV Golf players have to make “a business decision” about their futures, after Jon Rahm’s lawyer said the Spanish star was quitting the...
The42by Murray Kinsella12h ago
MUNSTER NEEDED A new CEO. Avan Lee was qualified, interested and available. He has wanted to work in Irish rugby for a long time and finished up a 10-year spell as CEO of the Hurricanes in his...
The42by AFP13h ago
ALL BLACKS COACH Dave Rennie said on Thursday “it’s not about me” as he prepares for his first clash against Australia, three years after his abrupt exit from the Wallabies.
The42by Ciarán Kennedy13h ago
AS DEBUTS GO, Jack Aungier’s first Munster cap ticked a lot of boxes for head coach Clayton McMillan and his coaching team.
The42by Paul Fennessy14h ago
STEPHEN BRADLEY HAS little sympathy for Bohemians over a controversy that has seen the club issue a media ban.
The42by Emma Duffy15h ago
MUCH HAS BEEN made of the shift from underdogs to favourites ahead of Ireland’s 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final against Kazakhstan.
The42by Stephen Barry15h ago
CONOR MCMANUS WAS high on life after Ireland U21s overturned Lee Carsley’s treble-chasing England to reach the European Championship play-offs.
The42by Murray Kinsella20h ago
INCOMING MUNSTER CEO Avan Lee’s new role doesn’t start until 21 October. He and his family aren’t yet in Ireland, with the trip from New Zealand to come next week.
The42by Press Association22h ago
SOUTHAMPTON BOSS TONDA Eckert has escaped with a suspended six-week ban for his role in the ‘Spygate’ scandal after the Football Association pushed for at least a three-month suspension.
The42by AFP23h ago
FORMER TOTTENHAM DEFENDER Ramon Vega has become the first person to announce he intends to run against incumbent Gianni Infantino in the Fifa presidential election next year.
The42by AFP1d ago
JON RAHM IS quitting LIV Golf due to “unacceptable” terms, the star’s lawyer said on Wednesday, dealing a significant blow to the divisive breakaway tour as it attempts to relaunch itself after...
The42by Sinead Farrell1d ago
MAYO LEGEND CILLIAN O’Connor has retired from inter-county football after achieving All-Ireland success earlier this year.
The42by Murray Kinsella1d ago
DAN SHEEHAN IS raring to get his Leinster season going on the pitch, but he has enjoyed being part of the support crew for the past fortnight.
The42by Press Association1d ago
PORTUGAL BOSS JORGE Jesus has read Cristiano Ronaldo’s lengthy explanation for walking out on the national team but opted not to comment further on the matter.
The42by Sinead Farrell1d ago
IT’S COMING TO the end of a Munster senior cup final in Cork, and the manager of one of the teams is facing a selection dilemma.
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