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FreeBoost

Evan Ferguson scores as Roma boost hopes of top 4 finish

It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.

7 hrs ago

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FreePastures new

Former Sunderland and Leeds manager joins Cork City in advisory role

7 hrs ago

1

FreeWrap

Cork and Kerry prevail in McGrath Cup

8 hrs ago

FreeClass

Man United's Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown

8 hrs ago

9

dark arts

'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend

8 hrs ago

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Today's news

Yesterday

6th January 2026

FreeBoost

Evan Ferguson scores as Roma boost hopes of top 4 finish

It was the Irish striker’s third goal in Serie A this season.

7 hrs ago

10

FreePastures new

Former Sunderland and Leeds manager joins Cork City in advisory role

7 hrs ago

1

Freetitle race

Rangers beat Aberdeen to close gap on Hearts

7 hrs ago

FreeMixed Fortunes

Forest boost survival bid to leave West Ham in turmoil

7 hrs ago

4

FreeWrap

Cork and Kerry prevail in McGrath Cup

8 hrs ago

Freetoo good

Sigerson Cup holders DCU earn impressive win over Ulster University

8 hrs ago

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Ruben Amorim sacked by Manchester United

Dysfunctional

Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United

2

Analysis

Ruben Amorim at least stood for something - unfortunately for him, it was never going to work

Trend

What do Amorim, Postecoglou, Nancy and Martin have in common?

3

Shock

'Ultimately everyone loses' - Speed of Amorim's exit stuns Gary Neville

5

FreeClass

Man United's Diallo stars as Ivory Coast set up Egypt showdown

8 hrs ago

9

dark arts

'Swinging around' - The ruck tactic that was clamped down on last weekend

There was a handful of penalties against the Irish provinces in this area last weekend.

Murray Kinsella

8 hrs ago

3

hunt

Newcastle's Eddie Howe rules himself out of Man United job

9 hrs ago

7

Depleted

'We're very thin on the ground in our back three positions'

10 hrs ago

10

Ready to go

Kellie Harrington set to compete at the National Elite Championships

10 hrs ago

Rising Star

AFL-bound Kobe McDonald doing 'some magic things' at Mayo training - Moran

11 hrs ago

1

Making moves

Lewis Temple departs Shelbourne for Bolton Wanderers

13 hrs ago

Bohs

Alban Hysa steps down as manager of Bohemians women's side

14 hrs ago

the 42

2025 in review: unmissable sportswriting from our award-winning team

COYBIG

The inside story of the greatest week in Irish football history

16

The Master

What I think about when I think about Rory McIlroy in 2025

8

And Still…

Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game

1

Glory Days

'Our whole relationship is not based around sport': When The 42 met Kate O'Connor and Georgie Kelly

1

Hoggie

The swagger and substance of Patrick Horgan, hurling's great devotee

11

Champions Cup

Munster's John Hodnett and Alex Kendellen out for Toulon clash

15 hrs ago

19

Racing

33-strong entry released for Cheltenham Gold Cup, Marine Nationale heads up Champion Chase possibles

15 hrs ago

1

Sidelined

Man City suffer another injury setback with Dias out for up to six weeks

16 hrs ago

21

Updates

Galway 'hopeful' of Conroy's involvement for 2026 as Thompson to miss league

16 hrs ago

5

suftum

Entertaining Ulster head for Amsterdam on crest of wave

Richie Murphy’s men are staying true to their attacking philosophy this season.

Murray Kinsella

17 hrs ago

8

HOOPS WAHEY

Martin O’Neill unsure he would ‘have the energy’ for full-time Celtic role

17 hrs ago

14

Free

PodcastThe 42FM

Will Trump have invaded any of his co-hosts by the World Cup?

Appointments

Munster and Leinster get English referees for Champions Cup

18 hrs ago

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exit door

Championship strugglers West Brom sack manager Ryan Mason

19 hrs ago

Ready to go

Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach on six-year deal

Former Strasbourg boss succeeds Enzo Maresca at the Blues.

Updated 19 hrs ago

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Hot Seat

Glasner, Maresca, Southgate? Candidates for the Manchester United job

20 hrs ago

8

Tennis

Kyrgios admits glory days behind him after comeback loss, Djokovic out of Australian Open warm-up

20 hrs ago

2

Reaction

'Ultimately everyone loses' - Speed of Amorim's exit stuns Gary Neville

22 hrs ago

5

Cricket

Head and Smith centuries put Australia in charge of final Ashes Test

22 hrs ago

no scrum no win

Furlong a doubt as Leinster brace for big scrum test from La Rochelle

23 hrs ago

16

Rivalry

Over 35,000 tickets sold for Leinster and La Rochelle's latest battle

6 Jan

2

talking point

What do Amorim, Postecoglou, Nancy and Martin have in common?

Has the Premier League entered its post-Guardiola era?

Paul Fennessy

6 Jan

3

Monday

5th January 2026

Setback

Man City facing defensive crisis after Gvardiol blow

5 Jan

6

next man up

Strasbourg coach Rosenior set for press conference amid Chelsea links

5 Jan

5

familiar face

Celtic appoint Martin O'Neill as manager until end of the season

The 73-year-old stepped in as caretaker boss for eight games following Brendan Rodgers’ exit in October.

5 Jan

16

Relief

Liverpool's Mo Salah on target as Egypt advance after extra time

5 Jan

1

dysfunctional transparency

Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United

Live sackings with interactive fan engagement are the future for football’s empire of chaos.

David Sneyd

5 Jan

2

Dates For Diary

5 games live on TV as part of this week's GAA schedule

5 Jan

Racing

Champion Hurdle winner could have Kingwell prep run, Arkle the ‘ultimate target’ for Irish Panther

5 Jan

Analysisbrittle and broken

Ruben Amorim at least stood for something - unfortunately for him, it was never going to work

Amorim’s inflexibility now looks absurd, and the United hierarchy have run out of patience.

Gavin Cooney

5 Jan

Scottish Premiership

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge

The Frenchman’s reign at Parkhead lasted just 33 days.

5 Jan

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