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15th July 2026
spirit
Thomas Tuchel and England's timid retreat as Argentina show true greatness
Lionel Messi inspires stunning comeback as world champions set up clash with Spain on Sunday.
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reports from Atlanta Stadium
7 hrs ago
Late Drama
Messi's Argentina stun England in comeback to reach World Cup final
Lionel Scaloni’s side will meet Spain in the final.
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7 hrs ago
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
'Who can endure the most?' Limerick v Galway, All-Ireland hurling final preview
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to chat about Sunday’s showdown at Croke Park.
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the show must go on and on
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
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13 hrs ago
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the show must go on and on
RTÉ yet to decide if it will broadcast World Cup final half-time show
14 hrs ago
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Sponsored
How well do you remember Brazil 2014? Test your memory in this week's World Cup quiz
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This week
12th July 2026 - 16th July 2026
Final bound
Spain eliminate World Cup favourites France to reach first final since 2010
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14 Jul
7
PodcastThe 42FM
Why VAR has absolutely no place in the GAA
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park
GAA
Dublin great Ciarán Kilkenny announces retirement from inter-county football
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13 Jul
4
PodcastThe Football Family
FIFA's final four, Messi meets England, the heartbeat of the ball
Debate
'It's a no-brainer' - Sunday Game panel call for introduction of goal-line technology
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13 Jul
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction
Fintan O’Toole and Paul Keane give their immediate reaction from Croke Park, after Kerry’s narrow win over Dublin.
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Tennis
Sinner defends Wimbledon title with battling win against Zverev
12 Jul
4
Ladies Football
Roscommon stun Westmeath at the death to set up All-Ireland IFC decider with Fermanagh
12 Jul
1
Transfer News
Denise O'Sullivan to leave Liverpool and return to US - reports
12 Jul
1
UFC
McGregor loses to Holloway in 69 seconds on UFC return
12 Jul
Final Four
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
12 Jul
Last week
5th July 2026 - 11th July 2026
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Snap Reaction: Japan 20-36 Ireland
2026 world cup
Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final - Norway or England?
11 Jul
11
World Cup
Spain overcome Belgium in Los Angeles to set up showdown with France
There was late drama as Luis de la Fuente’s side progressed to the World Cup semi-finals at Belgium’s expense.
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10 Jul
Golf
McIlroy leads at Scottish Open as world number one Scheffler misses first cut in four years
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10 Jul
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10 Jul
2
Sensational
Kylian Mbappé continues godly replication of Lionel Messi with another goal from heavens
France make light work of Morocco in a manner which suggests hardship is not a necessity for World Cup success.
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reports from Boston Stadium
10 Jul
Les Bleus
Mbappé and Dembélé fire France to quarter-final win over Morocco
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9 Jul
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Four debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Fever pitch: Sold-out All-Ireland football semi-finals previewed
Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to chat about the seismic clashes of Mayo-Louth and Dublin-Kerry.
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Sports listings
All-Ireland semis, Wimbledon finals, and England v Erling Haaland and Norway
9 Jul
Sports listings
All-Ireland semis, Wimbledon finals, and England v Erling Haaland and Norway
9 Jul
Nations League
FAI motion to fulfil Israel fixtures passes at EGM
Ireland due to face Israel in Uefa Nations League in September.
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8 Jul
PodcastThe Football Family
No rest for the wicked
PodcastThe Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.6 - The Lopes Family, Trump talks soccer, and a night at the Azteca
Tennis
Novak Djokovic survives longest quarter-final in Wimbledon history to set up Sinner semi-final
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8 Jul
5
Shoot-out
Switzerland beat Colombia on penalties to set up World Cup quarter-final clash with Argentina
The Swiss will face Argentina in Kansas City on Saturday.
8 Jul
Champions League
10-man Shamrock Rovers self-destruct in Champions League qualifier
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Updated 8 Jul
2
Premier League
Álvaro Arbeloa announced as new Fulham boss
8 Jul
4
PodcastThe 42FM
Trump’s World Cup, where sport and politics mix freely
Comeback kings
Argentina keep World Cup title defence alive as three-goal comeback stuns Egypt
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7 Jul
6
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Agony and regret for Cork and Clare | Shefflin gets Kilkenny job
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to assess the two losing hurling semi-finalists.
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At The Helm
Henry Shefflin appointed as new Kilkenny senior hurling manager
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7 Jul
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