'I want to show how much it means for me to play for Munster' - Kilgallen
The42by Ciarán Kennedy13d ago
DIARMUID KILGALLEN’S CHIEF objective this season is an obvious one – spend more time on the pitch.
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top 56%Leinster boss Cullen challenges 'instinctive' Gabriel to seize opportunity at 10
The42by Michael Scully13d ago
LEO CULLEN HAS challenged 20-year-old Caspar Gabriel to seize his opportunity when he makes his first competitive Leinster start at out-half against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
'I don’t think the game should be going ahead' - Jason Knight takes stance on playing Israel
The42by David Sneyd14d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.
'We were missing that aggressiveness, the pressing element, the initiative in defending'
The42by David Sneyd14d ago
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON ADMITTED his Republic of Ireland players lacked initiative and were simply unable to cope with Kosovo as they fell to a 1-0 defeat in Pristina courtesy of Vedat Muriqi’s...
Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp's Germany debut
The42by AFP14d ago
Netherlands 1-1 Germany CODY GAPKO SCORED in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Germany on Jurgen Klopp’s debut in the visiting dugout in the Nations League on...
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Kosovo
The42by Paul Fennessy14d ago
Caoimhín Kelleher: As is often the case, Ireland’s most impressive performer on the night. Made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors in the game and could not be faulted for the goal.
Ireland feel late pain in Pristina as Kosovo earn Nations League victory
The42by David Sneyd14d ago
Kosovo 1 Republic of Ireland 0 JUST WHEN IT looked as though the Republic of Ireland had pilfered a point in Kosovo they felt the pain of a late defeat because of Vedat Muriqi’s bravery.
Former Liverpool star Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted
The42by AFP14d ago
FORMER LIVERPOOL AND England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.
John Egan makes first Republic of Ireland start in three years against Kosovo
The42by David Sneyd14d ago
JAMES ABANKWAH HAS been given the nod to make his first competitive start for the Republic of Ireland in tonight’s Uefa Nations League opener with Kosovo.
Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke wins gold medal at European Championships
The42by Paul Fennessy14d ago
Updated at 18.26 IRELAND’S LISA O’ROURKE has won a gold medal at the European Elite Boxing Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, today.
Alex Dunne secures first pole of season for Formula 2 feature race in Baku
The42by The14d ago
IRELAND’S ALEX DUNNE has secured his first pole position of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Conor McKenna chases AFL glory with Brisbane as star player has Grand Final suspension overturned
The42by Fintan O'Toole14d ago
BRISBANE LIONS STAR Lachie Neale has been cleared to play in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final after his suspension was overturned, a game where Tyrone’s Conor McKenna will chase Premiership glory.
Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host Summer Olympics
The42by AFP14d ago
BERLIN ON THURSDAY confirmed its withdrawal from the race to be part of Germany’s bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential...
'I've always wanted to come over and play in Ireland, and Munster especially'
The42by Ciarán Kennedy14d ago
KIERAN BROOKES IS pinching his nose, the bruises either side inflicted by the shoulder of Leicester’s Joe Heyes in last weekend’s pre-season clash in Limerick.
Ireland braced for a game that will be lost in time compared to historic moment in time
The42by David Sneyd14d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.
McCabe and Chelsea open Champions League with victory as holders Barcelona get off the mark
The42by AFP15d ago
Women’s Champions League Results - Chelsea 1-0 Austria Wien - Barcelona 5-2 Paris FC - OH Leuven 0-0 Roma - Servette FCCF 0-8 Lyon **** LAST SEASON’S RUNNERS-UP Lyon hammered Servette 8-0 in their...
Micheál Cahill set to replace Jimmy Lee as manager of Limerick footballers
The42by Sinead Farrell15d ago
LIMERICK GAA HAS announced that Micheál Cahill has been proposed as the new manager of the Limerick footballers for 2027.
'I still believe I’m able to help the national team' - Ronaldo
The42by Press Association15d ago
CRISTIANO RONALDO CONSIDERED retiring from international football after the World Cup before deciding to extend his Portugal career.
Cullen's long goodbye creates motivation and potential distraction for Leinster
The42by Ciarán Kennedy15d ago
MANY YEARS, THERE can be an element of cut-and-paste to a Leinster season preview. Win the URC, and it’s a good season. Win the Champions Cup, and it’s a great one.
Do you agree with our Ireland team to play Kosovo?
The42by Paul Fennessy15d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.