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Prep in Portugal, Bundee's ban and Keenan ruled out

Next Stage

Celtic drawn against Stuttgart in Europa League draw

30 Jan

Selection

Ulster hoping to maintain unbeaten home record as Murphy shows hand for Cardiff

30 Jan

3

United Rugby Championship

Leinster call on Snyman and Ioane for Edinburgh clash at Aviva Stadium

30 Jan

28

Taking Charge

Golden generation still calling the shots as Dublin and Mayo rivalry enters a new era

Greats from both counties are now on the sidelines.

Paul Keane

30 Jan

Italian Job

Connacht make five changes as they bid to bounce back against Zebre

30 Jan

9

The Pairings

Real Madrid to face Mourinho's Benfica again after Champions League draw

The draw took place at Uefa headquarters in Nyon, Switzerland this morning.

30 Jan

7

demand

Tickets for Ireland's potential World Cup playoff final have sold out

30 Jan

14

LOI

Ireland international Ellen Molloy set for temporary US move in May

30 Jan

1

Injury

Olympic dream 'not over', Vonn says after crash

30 Jan

2

Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

30 Jan

1

Hurling

Galway make two changes for Cork, Waterford's Walsh suspended for one game

30 Jan

australian open

Alcaraz outlasts Zverev in almost 5.5 hour Melbourne marathon to reach first final

The world number one will play either Jannik Sinner or Novak Djokovic in Sunday’s decider.

30 Jan

2

Cricket

Ireland on the cusp of World Cup qualification after beating Netherlands

30 Jan

2

PGA Tour

Seamus Power sits T5 after lighting up South Course at Torrey Pines

30 Jan

Family Pride

'My mother wouldn't have been the biggest fan of rugby. Now she loves it'

30 Jan

11

Penalty Count

Ireland are 'driving high standards' on discipline ahead of Six Nations

30 Jan

10

Aoife Wafer Interview

'I had put my body through hell to get back, and I had one job - I felt like I didn't do that job'

Aoife Wafer speaks to The 42 about World Cup pain, life at Harlequins, and Six Nations ambitions.

Emma Duffy

30 Jan

Europa League

Robbie Keane's 4-0 defeat to Forest sets up possible Celtic clash

29 Jan

5

Permutations

Here's who has qualified for the Europa League knockouts - and who they can face in the next round

29 Jan

12

suspended

Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support

The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Quinta do Lago

29 Jan

24

glory to saints

Irish U21 international Glory Nzingo returns to Pat's

29 Jan

1

TREATY MEN

Barry Murphy absent as Kiely names Limerick hurling panel for 2026

29 Jan

16

Selections

Here are the four athletes representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics

29 Jan

2

Horse Racing

Supreme Novices' fancy El Cairos survives minor scare in final prep before Cheltenham

29 Jan

Contract Extension

Shayne Bolton and Seán O’Brien sign new Connacht deals

29 Jan

7

Rehab

Furlong remains a doubt for Paris after training separately

29 Jan

21

Talent

McMillan sees 'a lot of Stephen Larkham' in 19-year-old Tom Wood

29 Jan

6

Banned

'We've huge support for Bundee' – Ireland will consider Aki later in Six Nations

29 Jan

19

On the Move

Ireland's Festy Ebosele set to leave Turkish league for Championship return

29 Jan

8

Transfer News

Owen Elding to Hibs: PFAI Young Player of the Year completes move to Scottish Premiership

29 Jan

2

Tennis

No handshake as Sabalenka sets up repeat of 2023 Melbourne final against Rybakina

Updated 29 Jan

Horse Racing

Kopek Des Bordes to miss Dublin Racing Festival and head straight to Cheltenham

29 Jan

Opinion

Roy Keane: Michael Carrick lacks football knowledge to win titles for Man United

29 Jan

40

Team news

Tom Wood - son of Keith - in line for Munster debut against Glasgow Warriors

29 Jan

13

Pen to Paper

Diarmuid Barron signs new Munster contract

29 Jan

4

AnalysisOn the rise

The Kerry teen star with basketball skills looking to make a breakthrough in 2026

29 Jan

1

disrespect

Tom Brady blasts Bill Belichick Hall of Fame snub as 'ridiculous'

29 Jan

1

possibilities

'Just going to see what happens' - Serena Williams reignites speculation of tennis return

29 Jan

1

Allez les Bleus

A mountainous prop, no Penaud, and France's team for Ireland

Fabien Galthié’s final 28-man squad for the clash in Paris gives more than a few hints.

Murray Kinsella

29 Jan

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