South Africa native Dewald Senekal has had an interesting journey in rugby before joining Connacht.

Cavan defender Nomonde Majola maps her journey to being a member of rising force in a county not exactly renowned for the camán and sliotar.

The Irish midfielder finished second in the Football’s Next Star TV series, and talks to The42 about his career thus far against an FA Cup reunion with his former side today.

The 25-year-old joined Rainey Old Boys in Division 2B of the All-Ireland League in 2017, and in four years has worked his way into the Welsh fold.

Leanne Kiernan: ‘If I didn’t enjoy the game, I wouldn’t be playing. I’d be back at home on the farm in Cavan.’

Ruesha Littlejohn’s career to date has been a colourful one.

Harry McNulty was part of the first squad after the men’s programme sprung back into life in 2015.

Áine McDonagh is best known for her exploits with the Galway ladies footballers, but she’s always been a hugely talented basketball player.

From teenage star, to union leader, to coach, Farrell has taken a circuitous route to today’s All-Ireland final.

Ronan Brady took the road less travelled.

Sene Naoupu on opening up, being a role model, and her and her husband George’s undying love for Ireland.

Nicole Turner on growing up with dwarfism and winning a bronze medal at the World Championships earlier this year.

Makazole Mapimpi, who used to walk 10km to school, has had a stunning rise with the Springboks.

Dave Mooney on his League of Ireland beginnings and ultimately carving out a successful career abroad.

They beat two-time winners DR Congo to reach the competition’s quarter-finals

Italy out-half Ian McKinley goes up against some very familiar faces on Saturday in Chicago.

From war-torn Zadar to the World Cup final, Luka Modric has turned making the difficult look easy into a habit of a lifetime.

Brandon Paenga-Amosa had a remarkable rise over the last year.

Irish Alpine skier Kirsty McGarry chats to The42 about representing Ireland twice at the Winter Olympics and the difficult aftermath.

Niall Maher on the heartbreak of having to leave Bolton after 14 years, and making a fresh start with Galway United.

The winger-turned-defender, who has signed a contract extension with the club, has been a disciplined, humble, phenomenal asset.

BooBoo has turned up 2.5 years after going missing.

As he gets set for one of the biggest games of his career, Lincoln’s Alan Power chats to The42 about his struggle to make it as a footballer.

And they’re winning so much support.

Home for the weekend.

Andrew Browne outlines some of the reasons Connacht find themselves in the Pro12 final.

Three long-term Connacht followers chart the story of the western province’s rise.

Worth the effort.

Fionn’s dad Mark explained that the operation can be “nearly miraculous” for some children.

Do you even know?

So much extra time… sort of.

Just don’t miss your stop.

Just the first name, the town and the country were on it.

Tipperary’s Richie Ryan captains the Ottawa Fury in the North American Soccer League championship final later today.

Richie Ryan and Colin Falvey are preparing for a championship semi-final.

Ever wondered what goes into taking a bus journey? We went behind the scenes to find out.

The Rugby Championship, academies, Vodacom Cup and now Super Rugby – quite a journey.

The US President has said that he will be speaking out about gay rights during his trip.

The Camino Information Centre next to the historical starting point at St James Gate.