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a blank

Drogheda and Bohemians pick up where they left off with third draw in a row

Stalemate overshadowed by worrying incident involving Shane Farrell which saw midfielder leave pitch using oxygen mask.

11 hrs ago

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Selections

Cork make three changes for league final as Limerick make one switch

Updated 10 hrs ago

Late Late Show

Dundalk overcome Shels to end 6-year wait for Tolka victory

11 hrs ago

1

Progress

In-form Connacht beat Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

11 hrs ago

53

Contenders

St Pat’s outline title credentials with convincing win over Sligo

11 hrs ago

2

Today's news

On The Mend

'I don't know if I've dealt with something like that before. It was scary'

59 mins ago

2

feargal mccrory

'I'm not in this sport to pretend to be something I'm not. If I'm good enough, I'll come through'

1 hr ago

Leaders

'When you run out with Tadhg, it lifts everyone. He's world-class'

The Munster captain has been making turnovers since the beginning of his career.

Murray Kinsella

1 hr ago

4

Soccer

Heimir Hallgrimsson exclusive interview: 'You have many positives you take for granted'

The Ireland manager talks exclusively to The 42 about what went wrong in Prague, potential declarees including Alex Scott, and Eamon Dunphy’s criticism.

1 hr ago

1

history lesson

'It was very emotional' - Leinster take inspiration from trip to Kilmainham Gaol

2 hrs ago

living the dream

Adam English: 'I took it hard on myself that I wasn't able to finish out the matches'

2 hrs ago

High Standards

'If you're an international player, you're meant to be one of the bigger players'

2 hrs ago

5

bridge the gap

'It's critical for the future of Irish football' – FAI planning for women's development squad

2 hrs ago

League Leaders

Rob Downey: 'I've plenty bad memories against Limerick...it took us a while to get over the line'

3 hrs ago

SUAF

'We've got some really good talent' - McMillan believes as Munster face Exeter

3 hrs ago

2

Yesterday

3rd April 2026

Selections

Cork make three changes for league final as Limerick make one switch

Updated 10 hrs ago

Thriller

Northampton edge Castres in 13-try Champions Cup battle

10 hrs ago

1

World Class

Dembele leads PSG to victory ahead of Liverpool tie

10 hrs ago

COYBIG

Millwall boost hopes of promotion, Irish trio on target in Championship

10 hrs ago

2

LOI

Pierrot produces winner as Galway United battle to victory over Derry City

11 hrs ago

7

Late Late Show

Dundalk overcome Shels to end 6-year wait for Tolka victory

11 hrs ago

1

Spot Kick

Burke's late penalty rescues a point for Shamrock Rovers against Waterford

11 hrs ago

Contenders

St Pat’s outline title credentials with convincing win over Sligo

11 hrs ago

2

Progress

In-form Connacht beat Sharks to reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

11 hrs ago

53

a blank

Drogheda and Bohemians pick up where they left off with third draw in a row

Stalemate overshadowed by worrying incident involving Shane Farrell which saw midfielder leave pitch using oxygen mask.

David Sneyd

reports from Sullivan & Lambe Park

11 hrs ago

1

halfway point

MacIntyre four clear at Texas Open after sizzling second-round 64

11 hrs ago

1

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

16 hrs ago

3

Hard Luck

Liverpool's Alisson to miss Man City FA Cup tie and PSG matches - Slot

16 hrs ago

10

24m

Italian Job

Gattuso resigns as Italy coach after latest World Cup flop

19 hrs ago

18

Enzo the Road?

‘A line was crossed’: Chelsea drop Enzo Fernández for two matches following podcast comments

20 hrs ago

9

Challenge Cup

Ulster boost as Izuchuckwu returns from concussion lay-off to start against Ospreys

20 hrs ago

8

Team news

Leinster name 14 Ireland internationals – plus Rieko Ioane – in stacked side to face Edinburgh

20 hrs ago

47

Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for live sport on Easter weekend

3 Apr

3

Golf

Maguire and Walsh three off the lead in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas

Updated 3 Apr

Darts

Gian van Veen brands Luke Littler ‘out of order’ as Dutchman edges fiery clash

Updated 3 Apr

3

Basketball

Thunder crush Lakers as Doncic hurt, Cavs clinch NBA playoff berth

3 Apr

big job

'We've had a lot of interest' - McMillan's Munster seek attack coach

The Munster head coach doesn’t believe the financial challenges will hit his plans.

Murray Kinsella

3 Apr

22

Clare GAA

Mark Rodgers: 'We're very comfortable in our own group'

3 Apr

Lyon to face Katie McCabe's Arsenal, Barca crush Real Madrid

Updated 3 Apr

4

Cork GAA

Ben O'Connor on 'shadow boxing' nonsense, Portugal camp, and full-back options

3 Apr

3

Familiar faces

'I love it over in Exeter. I'm still in touch with a good few of the lads'

3 Apr

5

Thursday

2nd April 2026

statement

Phil Mickelson withdraws from Masters over family health matter

2 Apr

Bad to worse

Gianluigi Buffon joins Italy's football chief in resigning after World Cup disaster

Updated 2 Apr

8

French Flyer

Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament

2 Apr

12

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