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Ireland 32-19 France

Ireland cemented their standing as the number one side in the world in a Six Nations classic at the Aviva Stadium,

Feb 11th 2023, 6:18 PM

McErlean starts at fullback as Ireland U20s bid to continue winning streak

Over 7,000 tickets have already been sold for Friday evening’s game in Musgrave Park.

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Feb 8th 2023, 6:51 PM

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Galway-Mayo rivalry and Dublin aim to make amends: Allianz Football League talking points

Four huge games in store this weekend in Croke Park.

# Departures Lounge

Sligo Rovers lose 2022 Premier Division top scorer Keena to League One

Cheltenham Town agree three-year deal after identifying striker as their top priority in the January window.

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Jan 29th 2023, 9:07 PM

# Announcement

Why we’re introducing a paywall on The42, and what it means for you

We plan to gradually roll out these changes during the month of February.

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Jan 27th 2023, 11:19 AM

# Challenge Accepted

Hansen moved to full back as Connacht eye Challenge Cup knockout place

Connacht make seven personnel changes to the side which beat the Sharks last weekend.

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Jan 13th 2023, 1:23 PM

# French mission

Fit-again Madigan starts Ulster's daunting trip to holders La Rochelle

Dan McFarland makes nine changes from the side beaten in Treviso last weekend.

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Jan 13th 2023, 12:56 PM

Ross Byrne returns at out-half in strong Leinster XV for Gloucester trip

Cian Healy in line to win his 100th European cap at Kingsholm on Saturday.

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Jan 13th 2023, 12:37 PM

# Last man back

Veteran Waterford goalkeeper Brian Murphy hangs up his gloves at 39

Murphy enjoyed Premier League spells with both QPR and Cardiff during his 23-year career.

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Jan 6th 2023, 4:07 PM

# Rovers return

Former Ireland underage international Clarke returns to Shamrock Rovers on loan

Bradley ‘delighted’ with wing-back’s return to Tallaght Stadium.

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Jan 6th 2023, 3:25 PM

# transfer watch

Irish winger Horgan heads on loan, Cork City goalkeeper moves to Fleetwood Town

Meanwhile, Rory Feely is also League Two-bound from Bohemians.

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Jan 5th 2023, 7:47 PM

# Conor Devaney

Former Rossies captain with 'magical left foot' announces his retirement

Conor Devaney won Connacht titles with Roscommon in 2017 and 2019.

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Jan 5th 2023, 2:24 PM

# Money Talks

Camogie Association agree new three-year sponsorship deal with Electric Ireland

Utilities provider will become the new title sponsor of the camogie minor and third-level championships.

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Jan 5th 2023, 2:05 PM

# Seagulls

Bohs midfielder Mullins becomes latest Irish teen to join Premier League Brighton

Eighteen-year-old midfielder has agreed a two-and-a-half-year deal until June 2025.

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Jan 4th 2023, 11:37 AM

Last year

2022

Gibson-Park and Sexton to make first Leinster start of the season together, Connacht missing key trio

Mack Hansen, Finlay Bealham and Bundee Aki all miss Sunday’s trip to the RDS.

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Dec 30th 2022, 12:37 PM

Stockdale returns for Ulster, Munster change six for New Year's Day interpro

The sides meet at Kingspan Stadium on Sunday evening.

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Dec 30th 2022, 12:19 PM

5 tips for horses that caught the eye this Christmas

Johnny Ward flicks back through the notebook to find five horses to watch in the antepost markets.

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Dec 21st 2022, 10:49 AM

3 best bets for Thursday's card at Leopardstown

Racing journalist Johnny Ward offers up his three best fancies for Thursday’s edition of the Christmas Festival.

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Dec 21st 2022, 10:49 AM

3 best bets for Wednesday's card at Leopardstown

After tipping two winners on Tuesday’s card, Johnny Ward returns with his picks for day three at Leopardstown.

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Dec 21st 2022, 10:49 AM

3 best bets for Tuesday's card at Leopardstown

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Dec 21st 2022, 10:49 AM

3 best bets for the St Stephen's Day card at Leopardstown

Racing journalist Johnny Ward offers up his three best fancies for the opening day of the Christmas Festival.

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Dec 21st 2022, 10:49 AM

Argentina 3-3 France (Argentina win 4-2 on penalties)

Lionel Messi’s incredible career reached its crowning glory as Argentina became world champions for the third time.

Dec 19th 2022, 9:52 AM

# vera pauw

Vera Pauw: Allegations 'an insult to my personal values and to my behaviour as coach'

Ireland manager refutes ‘every allegation made against me from my time at Houston Dash’.

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Dec 16th 2022, 1:38 PM

# Brisbane Tigers

Ireland secure 'first choice' Brisbane as 2023 World Cup training base

Vera Pauw’s side ‘delighted’ to be based in Brisbane for next summer’s tournament.

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Dec 12th 2022, 3:00 PM

# Rising Star

Tom McKibbin becomes only second Irish teenager to break into golf's world top 300

Antrim teen has three straight top-20 finishes since qualifying for the main DP World Tour last month.

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Dec 12th 2022, 11:31 AM

Scotland 0 Republic of Ireland 1

Amber Barrett’s strike sees Ireland clinch qualification for 2023 Fifa World Cup.

Oct 12th 2022, 11:35 AM

Republic of Ireland 3 Armenia 2

Ireland’s Nations League campaign came to a chaotic end in the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night.

Sep 28th 2022, 3:04 PM

# hometown hero

Leona Maguire confirms she will play next month's Women's Irish Open

Dromoland Castle hosts the Irish Open as it returns to the European schedule for the first time in 10 years.

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Aug 26th 2022, 10:48 AM

# Departures Lounge

Shane Walsh explains reasons behind Kilmacud Crokes club transfer request

‘I’m living and studying in Dublin now so it’s the right move for me at this point in my career,’ Galway star said.

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Aug 1st 2022, 4:34 PM

# statement

Cobh Ramblers 'thankful' no injuries caused by pitch fence collapse

Sunday’s FAI Cup match was halted temporarily following the incident.

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Aug 1st 2022, 2:40 PM

Liverpool captain Niamh Fahey signs new deal ahead of Super League return

‘There’s nowhere else I’d rather be,’ says Ireland defender. ‘It wasn’t even a decision.’

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Aug 1st 2022, 2:02 PM

# Candystripe

Derry City swoop to sign Dundee United's Connolly after Dundalk loan spell ends

Derry bring in Connolly on two-and-a-half year deal following Eoin Toal’s move to Bolton.

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Jul 28th 2022, 6:47 PM

# Fitness Race

Gavin White set to start as Kerry and Galway name unchanged teams for final

Jack O’Connor and Pádraic Joyce have both named unchanged starting lineups for Sunday’s All-Ireland football final.

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Jul 22nd 2022, 9:55 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Cameron Smith denies McIlroy with super Sunday at The Open

Cameron Smith lit up St Andrews with a brilliant 64 to win the 150th Open Championship.

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Jul 17th 2022, 2:30 PM

# daly news

Munster's Jack Daly sidelined after suffering cruciate ligament injury

Munster wait for further update on Andrew Conway’s knee injury ahead of Ulster showdown.

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May 24th 2022, 5:26 PM

# Ulster

McFarland makes two changes as Ulster look to finish the job against Toulouse

Ethan McIlroy and Andrew Warwick both return to the Ulster starting XV.

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Apr 15th 2022, 12:31 PM