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League of Ireland

Bohs love affair blossoms as Patrick Hickey scores late to break Galway hearts

Defender rose high in 87th-minute to net winner against his former club.

4 hrs ago

14

fightback

Ulster score 26 points in sensational second-half rally to take second in URC

3 hrs ago

10

day four

Cheltenham round-up: Willie and Patrick Mullins combine for 50/1 shock Triumph Hurdle win

Updated 10 hrs ago

as it stands

Rory McIlroy ‘feels good’ as closing birdie raises hope of making cut in Florida

2 hrs ago

movement

Shelbourne climb up to fourth as Derry City hit third defeat in six Premier Division games

3 hrs ago

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Today's news

Top Picks

Dessie Hutchinson leads Player of the Year winners at club GAA awards

1 hr ago

Yesterday

13th March 2026

as it stands

Rory McIlroy ‘feels good’ as closing birdie raises hope of making cut in Florida

2 hrs ago

fightback

Ulster score 26 points in sensational second-half rally to take second in URC

3 hrs ago

10

Mixed Fortunes

Shamrock Rovers overcome struggling Sligo

3 hrs ago

Goals Galore

Five-star Dundalk earn first league win in emphatic style

3 hrs ago

Boost

Late goal sees off Longford as Cork get back to winning ways

3 hrs ago

movement

Shelbourne climb up to fourth as Derry City hit third defeat in six Premier Division games

3 hrs ago

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too good

St Pat’s come from behind to dismantle Drogheda

4 hrs ago

2

steady as she goes

Five-try Connacht pick up third win on the bounce against Scarlets

4 hrs ago

17

League of Ireland

Bohs love affair blossoms as Patrick Hickey scores late to break Galway hearts

Defender rose high in 87th-minute to net winner against his former club.

David Sneyd

reports from Dalymount Park

4 hrs ago

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Boxing

'A dream come true' - Irish challenger Cacace makes weight for world-title shot at sold-out 3Arena

‘Anto’, who previously vacated his own world-title belt, will challenge English world champion Jazza Dickens in Dublin on Saturday.

5 hrs ago

RIP

Envoi Allen dies after collapsing following Cheltenham Gold Cup

8 hrs ago

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Let's Get Quizzical

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

8 hrs ago

2

teams news

Ireland U20s make two changes for Scotland clash

9 hrs ago

5

Horse Racing

Gaelic Warrior wins Cheltenham Gold Cup for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend

9 hrs ago

6

day four

Cheltenham round-up: Willie and Patrick Mullins combine for 50/1 shock Triumph Hurdle win

Updated 10 hrs ago

rugby football

'There's no second chance' - Ireland ready for Super Saturday

10 hrs ago

3

Six Nations 2026

Video: Six Nations Super Saturday Preview with Ciarán and Murray

10 hrs ago

In Doubt

F1 close to cancelling Bahrain and Saudi Arabian GPs due to Middle East conflict

10 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Six Nations Super Saturday Preview

Fighting Talk

Igor Tudor's rallying call to Spurs' players - 'You can stay and cry or you can fight'

11 hrs ago

3

belief

Brighton boss insists Evan Ferguson has future at club - 'He can have a big impact on our game'

11 hrs ago

5

anti-doping

Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations

12 hrs ago

dotted line

Chelsea captain Reece James signs new contract to stay at club until 2032

14 hrs ago

2

GMac

Graeme McDowell hits hole-in-one on consecutive weeks

14 hrs ago

Formula 1

George Russell eases to pole position for sprint race in China

17 hrs ago

3

Preview

Athlone chase historic three-peat as 2026 Women's Premier Division kicks off

The 42 previews the new season, which gets underway on Saturday afternoon.

Emma Duffy

17 hrs ago

The Players Championship

Irish trio face uphill battles as quadruple bogey on 18 tanks Lowry's opening round

Updated 17 hrs ago

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NBA

SGA breaks NBA record with 127th consecutive 20-point game

17 hrs ago

the cat

Baloucoune on Carré's try, his offloads, and linking up with O'Brien

18 hrs ago

12

Tune in

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

18 hrs ago

one more step

'ROG has earned the right to his opinion' - Andy Farrell

18 hrs ago

24

THE BEAT

The magic men who provide a jolt to every fan's spirit

Special players can change the course of destiny through talent and sheer force of will for their teams.

David Sneyd

19 hrs ago

1

Health matters

'I had a series of cyst ruptures. When I tried to train through it, it was really hard'

19 hrs ago

column

Playing in Trump’s World Cup would be a dubious honour - but Ireland can still dare to dream

19 hrs ago

3

Contracts

Farrell expects Aki and Lowe to extend deals and stay in Irish rugby

20 hrs ago

13

Thursday

12th March 2026

Europe

Forest beaten, Palace held, while Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros take big step towards quarters

12 Mar

Goat

Mondo Duplantis clears 6.31m to break pole vault record for 15th time

12 Mar

1

Europa League

Ollie Watkins' header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille

12 Mar

1

Timely

Troy Parrott's brilliant brace fires AZ to first-leg victory over Sparta Prague

The Ireland striker produced two wonderful finishes, including a late winner, as AZ earned a 2-1 advantage.

12 Mar

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