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And they’re gone

Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight sells out in half an hour of general sale

Over 40,000 tickets had been purchased on pre-sale on Wednesday.

12 hrs ago

13

All Square

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada

10 hrs ago

1

Ringsend derby

Shelbourne beat Shamrock Rovers to earn only second home win of season

10 hrs ago

1

saints

Newly capped international Kian Leavy on the mark as St Pat’s beat Drogheda

11 hrs ago

2

LOI

Amond hat-trick helps send Waterford to dominant win over Sligo Rovers

11 hrs ago

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Today's news

Full Circle

Remembering Ciarán McDonald's 2004 battle with Tyrone as the torch passes to Kobe

1 hr ago

Analysismake or break

5 key talking points ahead of the weekend's All-Ireland SFC action

2 hrs ago

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Interview

The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts

2 hrs ago

1

KERRY-KILDARE

From boy to man - Jack O'Connor's links with Kildare run deep

The Kerry manager has played minor football, managed the county team and had two sons star on the club scene in Kildare.

Declan Bogue

2 hrs ago

LA Glory

Party in the USA as co-hosts hammer Paraguay in their World Cup opener

3 hrs ago

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Have your say

Who will win tonight's World Cup clash - Brazil or Morocco?

3 hrs ago

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2026 World Cup Don't miss the pick of our tournament coverage

Opening Night

World Cup opens with a story of angels and demons as Mexico put on a show

4

Untold Story

Meet the college dropout who slept in tents and hitchhiked his way to play at the World Cup

1

Political Football

From no-shows to a prince on the pitch – a history of World Cup protests

TV

RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many

19

sayonara

What actually happened that led to James Lowe's exit from Irish rugby?

The 33-year-old wing has one last game with Leinster in the URC final next week.

Murray Kinsella

3 hrs ago

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Yesterday

12th June 2026

halfway point

Lowry slips back after mixed second round in Canada, Maguire eight off the lead in Missouri

Updated 9 hrs ago

2

marching on

Litchfield's hat-trick of tries fires Northampton Saints into English Premiership final

10 hrs ago

6

All Square

Larin on target to earn first-ever World Cup point for co-hosts Canada

Canada played out a 1-1 draw with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

10 hrs ago

1

Late Late Show

Tyreke Wilson the match-winner for Dundalk against Galway in Cork

10 hrs ago

7

Goals Galore

Clarke on the double as Derry City sign off from temporary Celtic Park home with big win

10 hrs ago

Ringsend derby

Shelbourne beat Shamrock Rovers to earn only second home win of season

10 hrs ago

1

saints

Newly capped international Kian Leavy on the mark as St Pat’s beat Drogheda

11 hrs ago

2

LOI

Amond hat-trick helps send Waterford to dominant win over Sligo Rovers

11 hrs ago

2

And they’re gone

Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight sells out in half an hour of general sale

Over 40,000 tickets had been purchased on pre-sale on Wednesday.

12 hrs ago

13

room for leniency

Premier League changes hair-pulling punishment for new season

13 hrs ago

4

World Cup

Thomas Partey denied entry to Canada and will miss Ghana v Panama clash

13 hrs ago

process

The behind-the-scenes story of why Brentford chose Damien Duff

The former Ireland international has been appointed as the Bees’ new assistant manager.

14 hrs ago

Take a Bow

Ireland's Dunlevy and Kelly triumph at European Championships

15 hrs ago

Podcast

Listen to The Football Family at the World Cup for free wherever you get your podcasts

15 hrs ago

Sports Quiz

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

16 hrs ago

5

Banned

Stormers flanker Ackermann handed three-match ban for Ronan Kelleher hit

16 hrs ago

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Golf

Phil Mickelson has golf club membership pulled following conduct probe – reports

17 hrs ago

Setback

Blow for Roscommon as Smith ruled out of Monaghan showdown

17 hrs ago

Tennis

Former world number three Dimitrov playing in Dublin next week as part of Wimbledon bid

18 hrs ago

2

exit door

Keith Rossiter steps down as Wexford senior hurling manager

19 hrs ago

1

Hydration breaks

RTÉ says it will continue showing ads during World Cup water breaks, but not too many

19 hrs ago

19

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

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Soccer

Kenny Jackett dies aged 64

21 hrs ago

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domination

Chiefs humiliate Crusaders to book place in Super Rugby final

21 hrs ago

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LOI

Treaty United to adopt Limerick FC name as agreement announced

21 hrs ago

5

UFC

White House €52m cage fight almost ready for Trump's 80th birthday

22 hrs ago

15

Soccer

Ireland v Israel to be held behind closed doors at neutral venue as Uefa approve FAI request

The FAI confirmed the decision in a statement on Friday morning.

22 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

UNLOCKED: Stuart Lancaster chat

Enjoy a free segment of Wednesday’s Rugby Weekly Extra pod with Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster. If you would like to listen to the full episode, head to The42.ie/subscribe.

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Irish Takeover

Damien Duff joins Brentford as Keith Andrews' assistant coach

22 hrs ago

9

Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

23 hrs ago

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Golf

Lowry cards flawless 65 at Canadian Open, Maguire one off the lead in Missouri

Updated 12 Jun

7

New Role

Joe Schmidt to coach Australia A squad alongside Stephen Larkham

12 Jun

1

versatile

Woman of many talents – and voices – relishing breakthrough season with Cork

12 Jun

1

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