#Analysis
# analysis - Wednesday 23 August, 2017
The Rugby Show: Reflecting on a hard-fought, but disappointing World Cup for Ireland
Lynne Cantwell joined us to trace out the next steps for this team and women’s rugby in Ireland.
# analysis - Tuesday 22 August, 2017
Carragher-Neville debate reflects how football's perception of play-acting is changing
Everton youngster Dominic Calvert-Lewin was the centre of controversy during last night’s match with Man City.
# analysis - Monday 21 August, 2017
Analysis: Sweeper conundrum, Moran's movement, and Mayo's big gamble
The42′s football analyst Rob Carroll breaks down Sunday’s enthralling draw between Kerry and Mayo in Croke Park.
# analysis - Saturday 19 August, 2017
Man United's title challenge and more Premier League talking points
Elsewhere Liverpool had to battle hard for their first win of the season, while recently promoted Brighton suffered another deflating defeat.
# analysis - Friday 18 August, 2017
Two title contenders go head-to-head and more Premier League talking points
Plus, there will be a meeting of the big summer spenders on Monday night.
# analysis - Tuesday 15 August, 2017
Opinion: In defence of Scott Hogan's belated decision to declare for Ireland
There has been a mixed reaction to confirmation today that Aston Villa star was applying for an Irish passport.
# analysis - Monday 14 August, 2017
Analysis: Waterford's homework done, Cork's strengths nullified, game-changing moments
Waterford showed composure and maturity to kill off the challenge of 14-man Cork.
# analysis - Sunday 13 August, 2017
Matic gives absolute masterclass and other Premier League talking points from Sunday
Jonjo Shelvey is under the microscope for the wrong reasons once more while Tottenham’s attack looks ominously good.
# analysis - Saturday 12 August, 2017
Stephen Ward the goal machine and more Premier League talking points
Meanwhile Huddersfield return to the top flight with a bang and Wayne Rooney grabs a goal on his second Everton debut.
# analysis - Friday 11 August, 2017
Everton's top four hopes, Irish World Cup contingent and more Premier League talking points
After less than 12 weeks away from our screens, England’s top flight is back.
# analysis - Thursday 10 August, 2017
The Rugby Show: Lynne Cantwell breaks down Ireland's nail-biting start to the Rugby World Cup
The former Ireland international joins Gavan Casey to break down Ireland’s 19-17 win against Australia.
# analysis - Monday 7 August, 2017
Analysis: Galway's magnificent defensive wall, costly Tipp errors, Canning's wonder winner
Galway were deserving winners of yesterday’s All-Ireland semi-final.
# analysis - Thursday 3 August, 2017
An absolute joy to watch and tactically absorbing, are Napoli set for a defining season?
Under Maurizio Sarri, the side offer up an absolutely outstanding style of play.
Frank Lampard has been officially unveiled as a BT Sport pundit for next season
He will make his debut for the channel during Sunday’s Community Shield between Chelsea and Arsenal.
# analysis - Monday 24 July, 2017
Analysis: Tipp vulnerable but mojo returning, Clare meltdown, 'Brick' the unsung Waterford hero
There were good and bad signs for Tipperary against Clare, while Michael ‘Brick’ Walsh was Waterford’s unsung hero in their victory over Wexford.
# analysis - Saturday 22 July, 2017
Resolution of garda issues hangs on solving tensions between senior managers
The first recommendation in the Public Accounts Committee’s report on Templemore focused on strained relationships at the top of the organisation.
# analysis - Saturday 15 July, 2017
However you might feel about internships, employers say they use them to spot new hires
Graduate jobs survey finds employers more likely to recruit those who interned for them as students.
# analysis - Friday 14 July, 2017
Just finished college? Here are some tips for that first big job hunt
Employers are quite clear on what they believe Ireland’s students need to improve on – including their communication skills and being able to work on their own, reveals Mark Mitchell.
# analysis - Thursday 13 July, 2017
Starting salaries on the rise as graduate jobs market heats up
Survey from gradireland shows most employers questioned plan to hire college-leavers this year.
# analysis - Monday 10 July, 2017
Analysis: Mayo clicking again, Clare's serious progress and Aidan O'Shea finding his form
The42′s analyst Rob Carroll takes a closer look at Saturday’s game in Ennis.
# analysis - Friday 7 July, 2017
Analysis: Lions must control Laumape and Savea on the gainline tomorrow
The All Blacks’ powerful backs will look for big gains off set-piece platforms.
# analysis - Monday 3 July, 2017
Kerry have the most potent attack in the country, and the tactics to let it shine
GAA analyst Rob Carroll breaks down the talking points from a one-sided Munster football final.
Analysis: The defensive passage that drove the Lions to their Wellington win
The likes of Jamie George, Jack McGrath, Maro Itoje and Kyle Sinckler all fronted up.
# analysis - Saturday 1 July, 2017
The Rugby Show: How the Lions pulled off their historic win to set up a series decider
Gavan Casey is joined by Murray Kinsella on the line from Wellington to look back on this morning’s massive Test win against the All Blacks.
Rumours of the Lions' future demise proven to be very premature
This was a huge game for the touring side, whose future had been strongly questioned.
# analysis - Friday 30 June, 2017
Analysis: The key areas for the Lions if they are to win in Wellington
We’ve looked at the areas where Warren Gatland’s side need to be better against the All Blacks.
# analysis - Tuesday 27 June, 2017
The Rugby Show: Eddie O'Sullivan looks ahead to the Lions' second test against the All Blacks
Eddie O’Sullivan was one of the coaches the last time the Lions toured New Zealand, in 2005.
# analysis - Monday 26 June, 2017
Analysis: Big moments decide big games and the Lions came up short
The tourists’ inability to finish chances early in the first half was pivotal in the first Test.
# analysis - Sunday 25 June, 2017
Analysis: All Blacks show a brutal edge the Lions were sorely lacking
The tourists must up the ante when it comes to the contact in Test two.
# analysis - Saturday 24 June, 2017
Worryingly for the Lions, the All Blacks are only likely to get better
Warren Gatland’s men came out of the breakdown battle poorly.
Garda Commissioner rolls with the punches as TDs go heavyweight
The Commissioner faced a gruelling session at the Public Accounts Committee this week but she let TDs know she is not going anywhere.
Analysis: What will the first Test between the Lions and All Blacks look like?
Murray Kinsella takes a look at the key areas in today’s clash at Eden Park.
# analysis - Monday 19 June, 2017
Analysis: Cork's diagonal ball weapon, more superb defending, 11-week break hurts Waterford
I wondered if Cork’s performance against Tipp was a one-off but they improved even more to see off Waterford.
# analysis - Saturday 17 June, 2017
Ex-professionals impress for Kildare, strength of Cian O'Neill's bench and Meath head for the backdoor
We run through 5 talking points after Kildare’s Leinster semi-final win over Meath today.
# analysis - Tuesday 13 June, 2017
How Daryl Murphy put aside bad news at club level to produce his most influential display in a green jersey
The Newcastle star made a big impact after being introduced in the second half against Austria.
# analysis - Monday 12 June, 2017
Analysis: Wexford in bullying mode, Kilkenny attack doesn't function, Lee Chin the leader
Wexford asked the majority of the questions, and had the answers when required, against the Cats at Innovate Wexford Park.
Ireland change a winning formula - and almost pay for it
The Boys in Green escaped with a draw against Austria after a dire first-half performance.
# analysis - Sunday 11 June, 2017
Analysis: How Ireland are becoming the Leicester City of international football
The Boys in Green have increasingly been embracing counter-attacking football of late.
# analysis - Thursday 8 June, 2017
Analysis: The Lions backs need to find their clinical edge rapidly
While the forwards were impressive against the Blues, the backs have work to do.






