'My focus is the next four games' - Ireland boss Ward coy on contract talks
The42by Emma Duffy8d ago
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND head coach Carla Ward remains coy on her contract situation, insisting her full focus is on the upcoming World Cup play-offs.
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top 84%New Scotland boss Pocognoli endures tough Hampden debut, Yamal shines in Spain win
The42by Press Association9d ago
NEW SCOTLAND BOSS Sebastien Pocognoli endured a demoralising Hampden debut as his 10-man side were dismantled 3-0 by sure-footed Switzerland in the Nations League.
Gordan and Kane on target as England win in Prague
The42by Press Association9d ago
ANTHONY GORDON AND Harry Kane secured England a straightforward 2-0 win away to 10-man Czechia at the end of one of the most dramatic days in English football history.
Ireland edge seven-goal thriller to keep Euro U21 play-off hopes alive
The42by Stephen Barry9d ago
Uefa European U21 Qualifiers Group D Republic of Ireland 4 Kazakhstan 3 Stephen Barry reports from Turner’s Cross By the skin of their teeth, Ireland kept their Euro U21 play-off hopes alive after...
Man City must be relegated after guilty verdict says club's former chairman
The42by AFP9d ago
MANCHESTER CITY MUST be expelled from the Premier League after being found guilty of breaching financial rules, according to the club’s former chairman David Bernstein.
'Play fast, strike to score quickly, play smart' - Jared Payne's Munster mission
The42by Ciarán Kennedy9d ago
MUNSTER’S NEW URC season got off to a losing start against Glasgow Warriors on Saturday, but there were positives in the performance as a new-look attack did damage in a strong first-half showing –...
Guimarães and Vinícius Júnior goals secure Brazil win over Australia
The42by AFP9d ago
Brazil 4 Australia 2 BRAZIL CAME FROM behind to beat a gallant Australia 4-2 in an entertaining friendly in front of over 52,000 fans in Brisbane on Tuesday.
Waterford GAA clubs 'delighted' by €150,000 donation from billionaire Mark Zuckerberg
The42by The Journal Team9d ago
THREE GAA CLUBS in west Waterford are “delighted” by the announcement they will receive a donation totalling €150,000 from tech billionaire Mark Zuckerberg and his wife Priscilla Chan.
Manchester City must face ‘strictest punishment’ if found guilty – La Liga chief
The42by Press Association9d ago
LA LIGA PRESIDENT Javier Tebas has called for Manchester City to face the strongest possible sanction available to the Premier League if they have breached financial rules.
Carla Ward's new Ireland assistant takes interim charge of Aston Villa
The42by Emma Duffy9d ago
CARLA WARD’S NEW Republic of Ireland assistant coach Brian Sørensen has taken interim charge of Aston Villa following the departure of manager Natalia Arroyo.
Entry fee for Dublin Marathon to increase to €130 in 2027
The42by Michael Scully9d ago
THE ENTRY FEE for next year’s Irish Life Dublin Marathon will increase by €20 to €130, organisers have confirmed.
Fifa accuses Uefa of 'misinformation campaign' in bid for World Cup papers
The42by AFP9d ago
FIFA HAS ACCUSED European football’s governing body Uefa of a “misinformation campaign” in its bid to access documents related to Gianni Infantino’s plan to sell off parts of the World Cup.
First-call up for Crystal Palace’s Hopcroft as Ruesha Littlejohn left out of Ireland squad
The42by Emma Duffy9d ago
CRYSTAL PALACE MIDFIELDER Shanade Hopcroft has received her first Ireland call-up, while Ruesha Littlejohn is not included for the upcoming World Cup play-off semi-finals against Kazakhstan.
All Blacks name veteran Taylor captain as Mo'unga seizes 10 jersey
The42by AFP9d ago
RICHIE MO’UNGA WILL will have the chance to take ownership of the All Blacks number 10 jersey after Dave Rennie named his squad on Tuesday for two Tests against Australia next month.
Bleyendaal backs Gabriel to grow into Leinster out-half role as Carbery nears return
The42by Michael Scully9d ago
LEINSTER ATTACK COACH Tyler Bleyendaal has backed Caspar Gabriel to continue growing into his role at out-half after the youngster impressed on his full debut against the Lions last weekend.
'For me, we're the best footballing side in the country' - Shelbourne captain Slattery
The42by Emma Duffy9d ago
PEARL SLATTERY BELIEVES Shelbourne showed they are “the best footballing side in the country” in Sunday’s FAI Cup final win over Athlone Town.
'It's definitely been testing, psychologically, 100%' - Ireland boss opens up on Israel fallout
The42by David Sneyd9d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.
All-Ireland champions Cork have 14 players selected in Camogie All-Star nominations
The42by Declan Bogue10d ago
ALL IRELAND CAMOGIE champions Cork have been recognised with 14 players receiving nominations for an All-Star, with beaten finalists Galway receiving 10.
France strike late to defeat Belgium as Italy crush Türkiye in Nations League
The42by AFP10d ago
Nations League Belgium 0-1 France MICHAEL OLISE’S MAGNIFICENT late strike gave France a 1-0 victory in Belgium in the Uefa Nations League on Monday as Zinedine Zidane made it two wins out of two...
Man City chief says battle with Premier League will take 'a lot more time'
The42by Press Association10d ago
MANCHESTER CITY CHIEF executive Ferran Soriano has told his fellow European club bosses the already lengthy legal battle with the Premier League will take “a lot more time” to conclude.