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FreeGreat expectations
'I’m not feeling Xabi Alonso’s pressure' - Cullen happy to see Leinster find a way to win
Free2026 vision
'The country is starting to believe that these young players can achieve greatness and get us to the World Cup'
Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy feels qualification for the “promised land” is in sight with play-off preparation under way.
Stony grey soil
Hewn from the mountains and bog, Scotstown ache for this Ulster final
For a club with a rich tradition of winning Ulster club titles, this present generation have none, apart from three final defeats. And still they come.
Preview
Munster's backfield, the Spider-Man meme, and a former GAA star starting at the Páirc
Clayton McMillan has effectively chosen three fullbacks to play wing and 15 against Gloucester.
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12th December 2025
Champions Cup
Leinster claw back Tigers to win fiery clash at Welford Road
Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan scored the Leinster tries.
tough year
Adeleke confirms hamstring injury caused 'last-minute' decision to miss World Championships
Waiting Game
Man Utd still unsure if Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui will be available for Bournemouth clash
AnalysisSoccer
Regret and recrimination yet reason to be optimistic for League of Ireland clubs in Europe
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
The big call that led to elation and despair in Dingle-Barrs thriller
Fintan O’Toole joins Ronan Early to delve into the talking points of the weekend, the main one being the controversy over the conclusion of Dingle versus St Finbarr’s. Emma Duffy then joins the pod to preview the weekend’s LGFA and Camogie finals at Croke Park.
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Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
Plenty for fans to get stuck into.
Guided By The Holy Spirit
Ulster final celebrations with the parish priest and facing All-Ireland five-in-a-row chasers
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The proof that America has conquered football - Welcome to the Rip-Off World Cup
Here is another event separating us all according to the great hierarchy of wealth, telling many of us that, actually, this World Cup just isn’t for you.
Thursday
11th December 2025
Boost
Evan Ferguson stars as Roma beat Celtic
Meanwhile, it was a night to forget for Liam Scales, as the Irish international scored an own goal.
Uefa conference league
Crystal Palace a class above with first-half blitz to beat Shelbourne 3-0
Christantus Uche, Eddie Nketiah and Yeremy Pino strike for the Premier League side as Reds’ exit is confirmed.
