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February 2026

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

Dublin in trouble? | Ben O’Connor's straight talking

Big Joe

Wanting more carries, a penalty under the posts, and maul defence

12 Feb

9

Take a Bow

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores last-gasp winner on Celtic debut

11 Feb

1

title defence

Holders Arsenal run riot in Women's Champions League play-offs

11 Feb

1

Progress

Liverpool overcome Sunderland to boost hopes of top 4 finish

11 Feb

20

Controversy

Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments

11 Feb

44

Premier League

Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal

Aston Villa edge Brighton, Burnley end 16-game winless streak and pressure mounts on Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.

11 Feb

8

Champions

UL win first-ever Sigerson Cup after beating UCC at Croke Park

11 Feb

mess

Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank

In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.

Paul Fennessy

11 Feb

3

Confident

'Game feels in good shape': Rory McIlroy set for Pebble Beach title defence

11 Feb

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Stuart Lancaster interview

Dream Debut

Bori Akinola smashes Irish 60m record in Serbia

11 Feb

Limerick Links

'Some of them are better friends with guys in the other group than their own teammates'

11 Feb

1

Possible XV

Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy

Craig Casey is in line for a chance in the number nine shirt this weekend.

Murray Kinsella

11 Feb

60

Comeback

Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to fight again but offers no guarantees

11 Feb

1

On the Move

Bristol City sign younger brother of club captain and Ireland international Jason Knight

11 Feb

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

Cricket

Ireland’s World Cup hopes in danger after heavy defeat to Australia

11 Feb

2

Winter Olympics 2026

Irish skier Cormac Comerford gaining fans and respect for successful runs down 'gnarly' slopes

11 Feb

2

Winter Olympics

IOC urges Ukrainian racer to compete amid row over banned war victim helmet

11 Feb

Premier League

Tottenham sack head coach Thomas Frank

Spurs currently sit just five points above the relegation zone.

11 Feb

21

Winter Olympics 2026

'Hard to forgive' infidelity, says ex of Norway Olympian who admitted to affair after medal win

11 Feb

2

Scotland

'I liken it to how many successful Celtic or Rangers teams just get the job done, win 1-0'

11 Feb

3

Managerial Departure

De Zerbi leaves Marseille 'by mutual agreement' as pressure builds on Frank at Spurs

11 Feb

Bryn Ward

'A year ago I was playing AIL, now I’m going to hit a few putts with Josh van der Flier'

11 Feb

10

38m

Six Nations

'To say we're on the decline is a bit disingenuous'

11 Feb

38

EFL Wrap

Ryan Manning on target as Southampton produce thrilling four-goal turnaround

10 Feb

Sublime

Sesko stunner in 96th minute salvages draw for Manchester United at West Ham

Hammers looked to be heading for victory after Tomas Soucek struck the opener.

10 Feb

16

Sloppy

Chelsea throw away two-goal lead to drop points at home to Leeds

10 Feb

6

feeling the blues

Jake O'Brien sent off as Everton miss chance to leapfrog Liverpool in table

10 Feb

3

Premier League

Spurs sink to yet another defeat as they drop closer to relegation zone

10 Feb

9

flipping the script

Are you seeing lots of videos online of backflipping ice skaters? Here's why

In figure skating, the backflip has always been controversial.

Sinead O'Carroll

Reports from Milano Cortina 2026

10 Feb

1

future plans

Ireland to play warm-up friendlies against World Cup-bound Qatar and Canada

10 Feb

1

Sorry scenes

Norwegian athlete wins medal at Winter Olympics, and then reveals affair in live television interview

10 Feb

5

Question of style

'Dublin’s traditional game is all-out, gung-ho' – James McCarthy

10 Feb

2

Team news

Itoje returns to captain England for Scotland Six Nations clash

10 Feb

3

Review

'There's still frustration' – Ireland begin to turn page on Paris pain

The Irish camp may have over-focused on tactical work rather than the mindset needed to be physical.

Murray Kinsella

10 Feb

24

Hockey

Ireland suffer heavy loss to Argentina in Hobart

10 Feb

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