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January 2026

Away Days

Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers

13 Jan

Injury List

Bealham to miss 'a couple of weeks' ahead of Six Nations

13 Jan

8

Legends

List of GAA greats revealed for new series of Laochra Gael

13 Jan

3

talking point

Little evidence to suggest Michael Carrick is ready for such a high-profile role

The former midfielder’s unlikely elevation is a testament to the desperate times at Old Trafford as much as anything else.

Paul Fennessy

13 Jan

6

Potters

Ireland goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu joins Stoke City on loan for the rest of the season

13 Jan

2

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PodcastThe 42FM

Unlike democracies, Manchester United need a strong man

Why is this giant of British football in such a perpetual state of chaos? Gavin and Sinead delve into the reasons United have failed to adapt to a post Alex Ferguson world.

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And The New...

Michael Carrick ‘agrees deal in principle’ to become Man Utd interim head coach

13 Jan

19

Reaction

Conor Hourihane condemns ‘disrespectful’ Dominik Szoboszlai error

13 Jan

21

10 Questions

'I’m not saying they’re happy about it, but I feel it’s great for the team'

13 Jan

19

Impact

‘He’s going to get better and better’ - Edogbo building momentum with Munster

13 Jan

15

NFL Playoffs

Is this the end for Aaron Rodgers? Texans torment veteran QB as Steelers crash out

13 Jan

2

Mixed Fortunes

Dominik Szoboszlai plays hero and villain as Liverpool beat Conor Hourihane's Barnsley

Irish trio Corey O’Keeffe, David McGoldrick and Eoghan O’Connell featured for the League One side.

12 Jan

4

Transfer News

Tottenham set to sign ex-Chelsea star for €40 million

12 Jan

3

Return

Brooks Koepka rejoins PGA Tour under new rules for LIV players

12 Jan

5

Wave Goodbye

Ex-France, Liverpool defender announces retirement

12 Jan

1

Boost

Cork edge Clare for first win of Ben O'Connor's reign

12 Jan

3

Irish Abroad

Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

29

Pot Luck

FA Cup draw pairs Keith Andrews' Brentford with giant killers Macclesfield

12 Jan

4

projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

12 Jan

25

An Ghaeltacht Ghlórmhar

Is í an teanga a nascann sinn - An Ghaeltacht ag ceiliúradh bua stairiúil ag Páirc an Chrócaigh

12 Jan

2

New Gaffer

Michael Carrick set to be appointed as interim Man Utd head coach

He emerged as the frontrunner after the club also spoke to their former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer about the role.

Updated 12 Jan

25

In and Out

Xabi Alonso leaves Real Madrid by mutual agreement

12 Jan

17

Horse Racing

Flat option appears be edging closer for Constitution Hill

12 Jan

PodcastThe Football Family

Oh Flower of Turner’s Cross

Injury List

Leinster's prop crisis deepens as province await injury update on Porter and McCarthy

12 Jan

23

total recall

Returns for Wall and King as Bemand names Ireland women's rugby training panel

12 Jan

1

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Leinster edge all-timer with La Rochelle, Munster go close in Toulon

depth chart

Who could step up at scrum-half for Ireland in the Six Nations?

Craig Casey suffered a concerning injury during Munster’s defeat to Toulon yesterday.

Murray Kinsella

12 Jan

32

Number One

JP McManus appoints Harry Cobden as new retained rider next season

12 Jan

Setback

Darren Fletcher urges Man Utd players not to waste the season after FA Cup exit

12 Jan

7

missed opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

Poor discipline and a misfiring lineout played into the French side’s hands.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Stade Felix Mayol

12 Jan

16

over and out

Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles are out after losing grudge match to 49ers

12 Jan

2

On a Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

12 Jan

3

Results

Barca beat Madrid in Super Cup thriller, McTominay earns Napoli crucial point at Inter

Updated 11 Jan

4

allen key

Allen magic leads Bills past Jaguars in playoff thriller

11 Jan

2

weekend in amsterdam

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled

The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

11 Jan

32

Champions Cup

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

11 Jan

15

steady as she goes

43-year-old Gordon steps up for 10-man Hearts as Rangers keep pressure on

Updated 11 Jan

over and out

Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford

11 Jan

37

FA Cup wrap

Leeds come from behind to beat Derby, West Ham leave it late to progress

Updated 11 Jan

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