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Is Kobe McDonald the most lamented AFL departure yet? Should GAA clubs be compensated?
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UNLOCKED: The best of this week's Rugby Weekly Extra
This week
22nd February 2026 - 27th February 2026
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Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more
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The stark hypocrisy of Ireland’s stance on politics in sport
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Flare fallout and LOI review
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One of the great days at Twickenham
Last week
15th February 2026 - 21st February 2026
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IRELAND STUN ENGLAND: Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy react from Twickenham
21 Feb
12
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SNAP REACTION: England 21-42 Ireland
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The final England-Ireland preview
19m
Bans
Cork's Shane Barrett to miss two games as suspension upheld
20 Feb
10
formula 2
Offaly's Alex Dunne signs for Alpine's F1 academy
19 Feb
4
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Kickout piggery | Why veterans keep going | Two-point cheatcodes
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England
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Should Ireland play football against Israel?
Sinead and Gavin discuss in-depth the pressing issue of this week, and one that will likely make headlines all year.
46m
PodcastThe Football Family
Ireland v Israel, Prague preparations and LOI recap
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England
This month
February 2026
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SNAP REACTION: Ireland 20-13 Italy
Gavan Casey and Murray Kinsella reflect on a dramatic encounter at the Aviva Stadium as Ireland come out on top against Italy.
8m
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Ireland-Italy preview
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Interview: Wexford hurling coach Shane Keegan
Punishment
Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night
12 Feb
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Dublin in trouble? | Ben O’Connor's straight talking
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Stuart Lancaster interview
Team news
Ireland U20s make three changes as they look to get back on track against Italy
11 Feb
8
Rugby
Ulster sign Irish-qualified teenagers from Australia and South Africa for their academy
11 Feb
9
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Trump vs Team USA at the Winter Olympics
Sinead O’Carroll dials in from northern Italy to tell Niall Kelly about all of the sporting and political action in Milano Cortina.
38m
PodcastThe Football Family
LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Paris post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Cork v Tipp preview: Revenge, record crowds and potential red cards
Not holding back
Szmodics' Ipswich departure 'in the best interests of group dynamic', says manager McKenna
6 Feb
8
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France-Ireland review
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Paris to assess a sobering night for Ireland at the Stade de France.
51m
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
6m
Retirement
Legendary goalkeeper David Harte calls time on illustrious Irish hockey career
5 Feb
1
On Tour
Shelbourne's European adventure (Part 2): Stradbally, Skopje, Slovenia, Alkmaar and Amsterdam
On the road for Shels’ Conference League journey, featuring interviews with For Those I Love and Mark Rutherford.
4 Feb
2
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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
The French angle, Doris backs Prendergast, and the questions to be answered in Paris
Ciarán Kennedy joins Murray Kinsella on the ground in Paris, one day out from Ireland’s Six Nations opener vs France.
20m
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2026 League of Ireland preview - Heroes and Villains Edition
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France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
50m
PodcastThe 42FM
Thrills, spills and politics: Why you should watch the Winter Olympics
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January 2026
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out
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Tickets for Ireland's potential World Cup playoff final have sold out
30 Jan
14
Contract Extension
Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals
29 Jan
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