the42.ieadded August 2026
The42by Paul Keane1d ago
A LEINSTER SENIOR hurling championship complete with fresh jeopardy and a clear mechanism for weaker counties to make long-term progress.
The42by AFP1d ago
MIKEL ARTETA VOWED “this is only the beginning of what we can achieve together,” after signing a new contract with Premier League champions Arsenal until 2030.
The42by Declan Bogue1d ago
GAA PRESIDENT JARLATH Burns has laid out the belief among the three Gaelic Games organisations that 2027 will see a GAA Congress that will implement meaningful changes in integrating the GAA, the...
The42by Paul Fennessy1d ago
SHAMROCK ROVERS BOSS Stephen Bradley has explained why a potential move to Hibernian failed to materialise.
The42by Ronan Early1d ago
AVAN LEE HAS been appointed as the interim CEO of Munster, the province and IRFU have announced. Lee served for 10 years as CEO of the Hurricanes in his native New Zealand up until November of last...
The42by Press Association1d ago
JUDE BELLINGHAM HAS called Harry Kane “the greatest player that has ever played for England” after the striker became the country’s joint-record appearance maker.
The42by AFP1d ago
LIONEL MESSI BROUGHT the curtain down on his 21-year international career on Tuesday, bidding farewell to adoring Argentina fans in an emotional final appearance for the former world champions in...
The42by Declan Bogue1d ago
IN ALL HIS time involved in intercounty football, Kieran McGeeney could scarcely have witnessed so much leadership walking out of a dressing room door as what has happened in Armagh this week.
The42by Daire Walsh1d ago
WHILE THERE ARE a lot of games to be played between now and then, Leinster lock Joe McCarthy has admitted the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia is in the back of his mind.
The42by Emma Duffy1d ago
THE CHARTERED FLIGHT that left Dublin Airport on Monday morning was a far cry from Ireland’s last – and first – trek to Kazakhstan in 2009.
The42by Stephen Barry1d ago
JIM CRAWFORD LAUDED his Ireland prospects for making history after a 3-1 triumph over back-to-back champions England to secure a Euro U21 play-off.
The42by Press Association2d ago
CRISTIANO RONALDO HAS stated he will be available for Portugal and that he should be punished for leaving the team during their recent camp.
The42by Press Association2d ago
Scotland 1 Slovenia 2 SEBASTIEN POCOGNOLI’S FIRST camp as Scotland head coach ended with a grim and damaging 2-1 Nations League defeat at home to Slovenia.
The42by Michael Sadlier2d ago
LAST SEASON WAS one of great light and some shade for Nick Timoney. On the one hand he finally broke new ground with Ireland, playing 10 Test matches which included his first Six Nations and...
The42by Stephen Barry2d ago
Republic of Ireland U21 3 England U21 1 Stephen Barry reports from Turner’s Cross TOMMY LONERGAN WAS the two-goal hero as Ireland conquered back-to-back European champions England to secure their...
The42by Ciarán Kennedy2d ago
MUNSTER WILL MAKE the long trip to Belfast this weekend with some momentum, having picked up six points across their opening two URC fixtures.
The42by Ciarán Kennedy2d ago
JAMES McCLEAN HAS hit out at his treatment by Derry City amid an ongoing dispute over the terms of his contract, while apologising for some of the criticism he has aimed at the club.
The42by Emma Duffy2d ago
FORMER EVERTON ASSISTANT coach Stephen Neligan has joined the Republic of Ireland women’s national team set-up ahead of the World Cup play-offs.
The42by Press Association2d ago
LUKE LITTLER MISSED out on a unique darting double after losing in the semi-finals of the World Youth Championship.
The42by Paddy O'Dea2d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here. *** THE FAI ARE no stranger to public criticism.
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