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'Who knows Ulster football better than Mickey Harte?' - Excitement in Derry for new era

Mickey Harte emerged as the shock appointment to be the new Derry manager this week.

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Sep 21st 2023, 2:05 PM

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'I'm trying to get him down to Munster as a coach next year!'

Johnny Sexton’s Ireland team-mates saluted him after his record-breaking night in Nantes.

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Sep 17th 2023, 6:00 PM

This year

2023

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'I've decided to go to Inter Miami' - Lionel Messi

Messi revealed his plan to Spanish newspapers but added that the deal is not ’100 percent sealed.’

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Jun 7th 2023, 9:08 PM

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'I've decided to go to Inter Miami' - Messi

Messi revealed his plan to Spanish newspapers but added that the deal is not ’100 percent sealed.’

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Jun 7th 2023, 8:15 PM

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'We are in the final stage': Al Hilal officials fly to Paris in bid to seal Lionel Messi deal

Saudi Arabian club are hoping to announce a mega deal for the Argentinian superstar next week.

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Jun 4th 2023, 8:23 PM

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Chris Hughton named head coach of Ghana

The former Republic of Ireland international and Brighton boss has a new role.

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Feb 12th 2023, 8:29 PM

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Santos finds new manager job one month after quitting as Portugal boss

The 68-year-old succeeds Czeslaw Michniewicz as Poland coach, who was sacked after their World Cup elimination.

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Jan 24th 2023, 5:19 PM

Last year

2022

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Adam O'Reilly on lookout for new club after being told he can leave Preston North End

Midfielder has thrived during loan spell at St Patrick’s Athletic.

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Dec 12th 2022, 4:33 PM

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'I struggled when I didn't have much of a purpose' - Scott Fardy on life after rugby

The former Leinster and Australia forward on retirement, family, and why he hopes to return to Ireland some day.

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Nov 19th 2022, 10:00 AM

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'It's time for me to put myself first' - Clare Shine steps away from football at 27

The Republic of Ireland and Glasgow City striker has penned a heartfelt statement.

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Sep 24th 2022, 12:34 PM

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Steven Reid to take career 'in new direction' after quitting Nottingham Forest role

The former Ireland player will now work as a ‘specialist coach’ – with a focus on helping players improve their mental well-being and confidence.

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Jul 8th 2022, 2:55 PM

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Ex-Ireland international Peat moves into coaching with Railway Union

The 41-year-old will also continue to play in the AIL.

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Jul 5th 2022, 5:30 PM

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Aiden McGeady on the hunt for new club after five-year Sunderland stay ends

‘Thank you, Geads,’ the club posted.

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May 25th 2022, 8:00 PM

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Ralf Rangnick considering offer to take over a national team - report

The interim Manchester United manager is reportedly considering an offer to coach the Austria team.

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Apr 28th 2022, 8:10 PM

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Republic of Ireland and Shelbourne midfielder joins Rangers

Ciara Grant will be with the Scottish outfit for the remainder of the season.

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Jan 28th 2022, 10:37 AM

All time

mounting pressure

Rio Ferdinand says it is time for Solskjaer to leave Man United

‘I just feel it might be time for the baton to be handed over to somebody else who can take us on now.’

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Nov 9th 2021, 11:11 AM

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Teen sensation Raducanu splits from coach who steered her to shock US Open triumph

The 18-year-old is in pursuit of a high-level, experienced mentor.

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Sep 24th 2021, 6:18 PM

Moving On

Ex-Liverpool midfielder Wijnaldum joins PSG on three-year deal following Anfield exit

The Holland midfielder, who turns 31 later this year, failed to agree new terms with the Reds.

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Jun 10th 2021, 3:09 PM

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Tom Elmes' first international job confirmed after emotional Wexford Youths farewell

Elmes takes charge of the Ireland Women’s U16s, while Colin O’Brien takes over the Men’s U18s.

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Jun 9th 2021, 6:19 PM

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Ireland edged out by early Denmark goal but plenty of positives in Pauw's first friendly

Nicoline Sorensen scored the decisive goal in the ninth minute at Tallaght Stadium.

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Apr 8th 2021, 9:02 PM

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Jack Conan: 'We want to build on this performance and win everything we can'

Leinster are aiming to reclaim the Champions Cup they last won in 2018.

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Mar 29th 2021, 6:45 AM

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All-Ireland winning Donegal manager with lofty ambitions takes over as LGFA President

Míchéal Naughton: ‘In my term as President, I would love to see Croke Park at full capacity for All-Ireland final day.’

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Mar 6th 2021, 4:13 PM

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'It's an unbelievable privilege to play professional sport, but there are ups and downs'

Brendan Macken has retired at the age of 29 after a career with Leinster, Wasps, and London Irish.

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Jan 24th 2021, 8:00 AM

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'I don't want to be 50 sitting in the pub and thinking, 'I wish I had taken a risk'

Sammy Arnold made a big decision to switch from Munster to Connacht last summer.

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Dec 11th 2020, 6:00 AM

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'I had almost resigned myself to the fact that I was looking at retirement'

Rob Kearney will continue his foray into TV work before heading to join the Western Force in Perth.

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Nov 14th 2020, 8:45 AM

stack exchange

'The game is kind of made for her. She's one of the best I've ever played with anyway'

Two of Bríd Stack’s former team-mates and an old foe are backing the Cork great to shine in the AFLW.

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Oct 29th 2020, 8:30 AM

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Football the focus for Tyrone's McKenna after Essendon exit but 'book not fully closed yet' in Australia

The former AFL star has also hit out at the Melbourne media after bidding farewell to the game – for now, anyway.

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Sep 8th 2020, 12:53 PM

Foxes Den

Ireland international joins history-making Leicester City following West Ham exit

Ruesha Littlejohn will line out in the FA Women’s Championship next season.

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Aug 22nd 2020, 5:10 PM

dutch courage

Ex-Chelsea boss Hiddink back in international football after taking charge of Caribbean minnows

The Dutchman is the new Curaçao manager.

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Aug 22nd 2020, 2:57 PM

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Veteran Irish defender Stephen Ward training with Ipswich Town after Stoke exit

The Dubliner is looking for a new club.

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Aug 10th 2020, 5:52 PM

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Sale Sharks make move to sign England centre Manu Tuilagi after Leicester exit

Tuilagi was one of five frontline stars to leave Leicester on Tuesday.

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Jul 4th 2020, 9:52 PM

SUAF

'He would be of the ilk' - Donncha O'Callaghan tips retiring Bleyendaal for Munster backroom role

Munster confirmed the 29-year-old’s enforced retirement today.

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May 20th 2020, 10:11 PM

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Your support for The42 means more than ever

We’re committed to telling the story of Irish sport each day despite these uncertain times.

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Apr 1st 2020, 4:38 PM

New Era

Jim Gavin's successor as Dublin manager expected to be named next week

The All-Ireland five-in-a-row winning boss stepped down on Saturday.

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Dec 3rd 2019, 12:49 PM

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'It’s like an itch and then you say: ‘F***, I like this' - Ex-Liverpool star Alonso

The 38-year-old says he has caught the coaching bug.

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Nov 29th 2019, 10:29 PM

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Recently-retired Ireland midfielder Meyler takes first steps into coaching with U17s

The Cork man called time on his professional career in August.

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Nov 15th 2019, 9:35 AM

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'Injuries have taken my joy of NFL away' - Colts star Luck retires

The 29-year-old made the announcement official on Saturday evening.

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Aug 25th 2019, 9:37 AM

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Alonso leaves Real Madrid youth setup to take up manager role with former La Liga side

The ex-Liverpool star has returned to Real Sociedad to take charge of the club’s B team.

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Jun 1st 2019, 12:14 PM

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Former Irish Grand Slam winner lands coaching role with newly-promoted Welsh outfit

Sophie Spence has been appointed the forwards coach with Penclawdd RFC.

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May 3rd 2019, 7:26 PM

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Irish striker Anthony Stokes signs for club in the Middle East

The Ireland international has penned a two-year deal with Iranian side Tractor Sazi.

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