# expert view

All time

# expert view

Analysis: Barry Moran's impact, patchy Mayo, key turnovers and Tipperary's brave football approach

Stephen Rochford’s team triumphed as Liam Kearns side fell short.

12.0k

Aug 22nd 2016, 5:27 PM

# expert view

Johnny Doyle: Mayo's consistency, brilliant Andy Moran, Tipp's special campaign

The42.ie’s Gaelic football columnist looks back on the opening 2016 All-Ireland SFC semi-final.

15.3k

Aug 22nd 2016, 11:45 AM

# expert view

Tipp's goal threat, the Bonner Maher effect and THAT Eoin Murphy catch

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne runs the rule over All-Ireland semi-final victories for his native Tipperary and 4 September opponents Kilkenny.

20.7k

Aug 15th 2016, 2:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Dublin's attacking style, Cluxton kickout influence and Dubs dabble in dark arts

Columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at last Saturday’s game in Croke Park.

18.6k

Aug 9th 2016, 5:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: How Mayo's intelligent attacking play took down the Ulster champions

Rob Carroll breaks down Saturday’s All-Ireland SFC quarter-final clash at Croke Park.

14.3k

Aug 8th 2016, 5:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Waterford's attacking threat, war in the skies and spare man dilemma against Kilkenny

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Waterford and Kilkenny’s thrilling All-Ireland semi-final stalemate at Croke Park.

16.1k

Aug 8th 2016, 1:13 PM

# expert view

John Gardiner: Waterford's brilliance, Kilkenny's survival instincts and an incredible contest

The42.ie’s columnist reflects on an epic game in Croke Park.

23.8k

Aug 7th 2016, 9:30 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Mayo turnovers, Andy Moran is key, shaky Donegal defending, McBrearty's vital role

Football analyst Rob Carroll looks at how Mayo and Donegal can try to stop Tyrone and Dublin.

16.8k

Aug 3rd 2016, 4:50 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Galway destroy the Clare sweeper, a stunning Joe show and Waterford worries

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne takes a closer look at the factors behind victories for Galway and Waterford in yesterday’s All-Ireland senior hurling quarter-finals.

19.2k

Jul 25th 2016, 5:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: How Tyrone finally wrestled back their Ulster crown from Donegal

GAA analyst Rob Carroll talks us through a tactically-absorbing Ulster SFC final.

16.5k

Jul 18th 2016, 5:08 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Numbers don't add up for Roscommon but Galway let them off the hook

Football analyst Rob Carroll breaks down the tactical battle that led to yesterday’s Connacht final stalemate.

22.1k

Jul 11th 2016, 3:28 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Waterford systems failure, John McGrath magic and Tipp's unsung heroes

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne takes a closer look at the factors behind his native Tipperary’s demolition job on Waterford at the Gaelic Grounds.

19.4k

Jul 11th 2016, 1:25 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Naive Galway crumble under pressure again and a tribute to Kilkenny's unsung hero

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Kilkenny’s victory over Galway in yesterday’s Leinster senior hurling final.

19.5k

Jul 4th 2016, 12:40 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Hitting Dublin on the counter, dilemma for Cluxton kickouts and Meath hurt by Rock frees

Rob Carroll takes a closer look at yesterday’s Dublin-Meath showdown in Croke Park.

13.7k

Jun 27th 2016, 2:29 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Tipp's rising tide, Limerick all at sea and the 'Bonner' Maher influence

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne pinpoints the influence of Patrick ‘Bonner’ Maher in yesterday’s Munster SHC semi-final win for Tipperary against Limerick.

16.2k

Jun 20th 2016, 12:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Confused defensive shape, lack of bodies in attack – where it went wrong for Mayo

Rob Carroll breaks down Galway’s shock win over Mayo in the Connacht SFC on Saturday night.

17.7k

Jun 20th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Belgium

'I know this group very well, they are proud and will react against Ireland' - Former Belgium boss

Georges Leekens talks to The42 about what went wrong for Marc Wilmots’ side against Italy, where they can improve and how they will try to beat Ireland.

4.5k

Jun 17th 2016, 8:00 AM

# expert view

Analysis: Kilkenny's new 'bolter', the Fennelly factor and Dublin meltdown

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Kilkenny’s ominous statement of intent against Dublin.

14.0k

Jun 13th 2016, 8:30 AM

# expert view

Analysis: How Austin Gleeson and Waterford finally broke down Clare

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne dissects Waterford’s impressive victory over Clare in Thurles.

17.0k

Jun 6th 2016, 5:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Better width, ineffective Laois kickouts and areas to exploit Dublin

Rob Carroll breaks down Saturday’s Leinster SFC quarter-final clash at Nowlan Park.

17.7k

Jun 6th 2016, 8:00 AM

# expert view

Analysis: How Cork were the architects of their own downfall against Tipperary

All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne starts his new column by taking a closer look at how his native Tipp got the better of Cork.

20.9k

May 24th 2016, 1:15 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Teams talk about fast counter-attacks - but Tyrone are walking the walk

GAA analyst Rob Carroll breaks down yesterday’s Ulster SFC quarter-final in Celtic Park.

16.9k

May 23rd 2016, 5:00 PM

# expert view

Analysis: Better defence, better movement, better decisions - it all added up for ruthless Dublin

Rob Carroll breaks down the Division 1 football final to discover how Dublin steamrolled Kerry.

24.0k

Apr 25th 2016, 9:25 PM

# expert view

Analysis: How Dublin beat the blanket defence - and why Donegal couldn't find a way through

Leading GAA analyst Rob Carroll starts his new column for The42 with a closer look at the second of yesterday’s league semi-finals.

29.4k

Apr 11th 2016, 5:07 PM

# expert view

John Gardiner: Cork lose experience, Rebel manager's long-term view and sympathy for players

The cut of experienced Cork players has been a major talking point.

19.7k

Apr 7th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Inside the camp

John Kavanagh: What Conor will do at UFC 197 will never happen again

Conor McGregor’s head coach on the challenge facing them in Las Vegas on 5 March.

114k

Jan 12th 2016, 9:33 PM

# expert view

John Kavanagh: 'Forget the cut to 145lbs for now... an April lightweight title fight is next'

The latest from Ireland’s top MMA coach.

46.9k

Dec 18th 2015, 9:30 PM

# The inside track

Our journey to the biggest fight in UFC history started in a video shop on George's Street in 1996

John Kavanagh brings us his latest exclusive column ahead of tomorrow night’s fight at UFC 194.

28.5k

Dec 11th 2015, 5:05 PM

# expert view

John Kavanagh: Part of me can see this fight being over in 60 seconds

Conor McGregor’s head coach brings us his latest exclusive column ahead of next week’s big fight.

139k

Nov 30th 2015, 12:00 PM

# expert view

'Paddy Holohan is the people's main event at UFC Dublin' - John Kavanagh

The latest from Ireland’s leading mixed martial arts coach in his exclusive column.

7.7k

Oct 20th 2015, 9:30 PM

# expert view

Peter Stringer: Johnny's kicking will be crucial in punishing indiscipline from Argentina

Our World Cup columnist previews the World Cup quarter-final.

18.0k

Oct 16th 2015, 9:51 PM

# Fitness

Does a run or gym session leave you strained? Here are 6 tips to recover like a pro

And no we don’t just recommend lying on the couch for the rest of the day.

7.4k

Sep 29th 2015, 1:13 PM

# expert view

How do I know if I'm Gluten intolerant and what does it all really mean?

Step this way for (Gluten) free advice.

22.2k

Sep 28th 2015, 8:00 AM

# expert view

Samoan secrets: Power, humility, and the spark to trouble the best defences

Former Leinster and Munster back Eoghan Hickey takes a closer look at the Pacific Islanders.

3.4k

Sep 25th 2015, 6:06 PM

# expert view

Johnny Doyle: Damp squib of a final symptomatic of a disappointing championship

The42′s football columnist dissects today’s All-Ireland final.

39.5k

Sep 20th 2015, 8:30 PM

# expert view

John Kavanagh: 'If Conor's only motivation was money he'd no longer be fighting'

The latest exclusive column from Ireland’s leading MMA coach.

9.1k

Sep 16th 2015, 9:40 PM

# expert view

Brendan Cummins: More Kilkenny glory, Joe's struggles and Fennelly's power surge

The42′s hurling columnist reviews Sunday’s action.

25.9k

Sep 7th 2015, 12:00 PM

# expert view

Do you agree with The Sunday Game’s man-of-the-match selection?

Burke, Fennelly and Reid were the candidates.

13.0k

Sep 6th 2015, 11:49 PM

# expert view

Johnny Doyle: After a farcical sideshow, today reminded us what the GAA is all about

Our football columnist gives his take on Saturday’s All-Ireland football semi-final replay.

41.1k

Sep 5th 2015, 10:03 PM

# expert view

John Gardiner: Unpredictable Galway, minor memories and Joe's big arrival

The42′s hurling analyst runs the rule over Sunday’s All-Ireland senior finalists Galway.

12.7k

Sep 3rd 2015, 9:30 PM