The 42

Team news

O'Toole, Timoney, and Stockdale start as Ireland make 5 changes

Scrum-half Nathan Doak is set for his international debut off the bench.

6 hrs ago

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Golf

Luke Donald to captain Europe at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare

7 hrs ago

10

Out of Action

Mikey Johnston to miss Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off after ankle injury

7 hrs ago

4

Lads Down Under

It's a ripper: The Irish players seeking to have a big impact on the AFL this season

6 hrs ago

drive it on

Alex Dunne confirmed as Alpine Academy driver ahead of second season in F2

9 hrs ago

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Today's news

suftum

Ulster's strong influence in Ireland's 23 is a good news story

Seven of Richie Murphy’s players will feature in the clash with Wales.

Murray Kinsella

1 hr ago

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MVP

Champions Athenry lead the way with eight players on camogie club team of the year

2 hrs ago

1

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland team to face Wales: reaction

Reaction

How '90 minutes at St James’ Park' changed Carla Ward's mind on Emily Murphy

3 hrs ago

plans

'We'll sit down with the IRFU in the near future' - Farrell on Saracens links

3 hrs ago

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Path to glory

There's a new Rory McIlroy Masters documentary coming this month - and the trailer is out now

4 hrs ago

Hockey

Ireland Men beat Poland to top group at World Cup Qualifiers

5 hrs ago

Team news

O'Toole, Timoney, and Stockdale start as Ireland make 5 changes

Scrum-half Nathan Doak is set for his international debut off the bench.

6 hrs ago

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Lads Down Under

It's a ripper: The Irish players seeking to have a big impact on the AFL this season

14 players are registered with Aussie Rules teams as the season begins.

Declan Bogue

6 hrs ago

Golf

Luke Donald to captain Europe at 2027 Ryder Cup in Adare

7 hrs ago

10

Out of Action

Mikey Johnston to miss Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off after ankle injury

7 hrs ago

4

Manchester United

Manchester United's Jack Fletcher apologises after six-game suspension for homophobic slur

7 hrs ago

AnalysisRugby

From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph: how Ireland turned their Six Nations around

Murray Kinsella

7 hrs ago

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New Zealand

Rennie non-committal on All Blacks captaincy, but suggests softening overseas selection policy

8 hrs ago

1

Pen to Paper

Seán Edogbo signs two-year senior contract with Munster

8 hrs ago

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world cup qualifiers

Ireland's April qualifier with Poland to take place at Aviva Stadium

9 hrs ago

1

drive it on

Alex Dunne confirmed as Alpine Academy driver ahead of second season in F2

9 hrs ago

1

World Cup 2026

'I really don’t care' – Donald Trump shrugs off Iran’s presence at 2026 World Cup

10 hrs ago

10

Team news

Wales make three changes for Ireland clash

11 hrs ago

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Reaction

'Same old story . . . it sums up our season again' - Arne Slot

12 hrs ago

9

dotted line

In-demand Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkham extends contract

12 hrs ago

3

67m

Analysisrunning fast

The kick chase in Twickenham that summed Nick Timoney up

The Ulster man has been in fine form for Ireland in the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

14 hrs ago

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Yesterday

3rd March 2026

All Blacks

Dave Rennie appointed as New Zealand head coach until 2027 Rugby World Cup

21 hrs ago

7

Ireland WNT

Carla Ward: 'I'm gutted, I feel like someone's stabbed me in the heart'

21 hrs ago

2

Reaction

'I don’t think you’ll find a nation who work as hard as we do'

21 hrs ago

Survival

Atletico hammered but hold off Barca on aggregate to reach Copa del Rey final

22 hrs ago

Premier League

Liverpool stunned by Wolves late show

Rodrigo Gomes and Andre scored as the Premier League’s bottom club won 2-1 against last season’s champions.

22 hrs ago

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PROMOTION PUSH

Ipswich earn key win over Hull to maintain pressure at the top of the Championship

22 hrs ago

1

Hockey

Ireland women hold off Japan to book qualifier semi-final

22 hrs ago

Match Report

Man United super sub stars as Ireland undone by France in opening World Cup qualifier

Katie McCabe broke the deadlock before Melvine Malard broke Irish hearts at Tallaght Stadium.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Tallaght Stadium

22 hrs ago

3

Premier League

Leeds pay penalty against Sunderland, Everton earn rare home win, and stalemate for Brentford

22 hrs ago

6

Yellowbellies

Jack O'Connor to captain Wexford hurlers when he returns from knee injury

23 hrs ago

As it happened

Ireland v France, World Cup qualifier

Ireland hosted France in the opening game of the campaign.

3 Mar

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Possible XV

Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales

3 Mar

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Hockey

Ireland Men seal qualifier semi-final spot with record win over Korea

3 Mar

Premier League

Mikel Arteta upset that Arsenal do not score more goals from corners

Updated 3 Mar

8

CAN AIR

Tyrone's Canavan still planning to travel despite Australia trip falling through

3 Mar

Award Season

Champions Ballygunner dominate GAA club hurling team of the year

3 Mar

2

AnalysisNew Kids on the Block

'He was super today': New crop of forwards leading the way for Tribesmen

Oisín Mac Donnacha produced a man-of-the-match display against Donegal while Ciarán Mulhern and Shane McGrath are also shining for Galway.

Sinead Farrell

3 Mar

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