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14th December 2025 - 20th December 2025
love the darts
Meath's Keane Barry races through to second round at World Darts Championship
20 Dec
3
The Ashes
England need 228-run miracle as Lyon rips the heart out of Ashes comeback bid
20 Dec
Shambles
'Fans didn’t pay to see this crap': Joshua labours to win over Paul in embarrassing spectacle
20 Dec
11
URC
Connacht and Munster seek momentum on Welsh trips
20 Dec
3
Leo Cullen
'It's not the way you ideally want to play every week'
19 Dec
33
Take a Bow
Super sub Adam Idah scores late winner as Swansea earn derby victory
19 Dec
6
Wrap
Daryl Gurney denies Beau Greaves first World Championship win
19 Dec
2
Drama
Leinster edge Ulster to claim provincial bragging rights
A converted try late on sealed a four-point victory for the hosts.
19 Dec
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Disappointment
Ireland's tour of South Africa ends with loss
19 Dec
decision
GAA to continue with Allianz sponsorship following Ethics and Integrity Commission report
The company has received criticism over its perceived links to Israel.
19 Dec
Darts
Josh Rock wins through to second round at Ally Pally
19 Dec
9
Boost
Irish NFL star Charlie Smyth signs 3-year deal with Saints
19 Dec
2
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Breakdown deep dive and end of year awards
League of Ireland
Stephen McPhail to leave Shamrock Rovers after nine years as sporting director
Updated 19 Dec
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Let’s find out what you know from the last seven days of sports action.
19 Dec
1
Culture
Amorim takes aim at Manchester United youth stars over 'entitlement'
19 Dec
4
recognition
Kate O'Connor named 2025 Sportswoman of the Year
19 Dec
9
Camogie
Camogie Association announces trial rules and championship structures change for 2026
19 Dec
Swimming
McCusker describes competing in Enhanced Games as a 'no-brainer'
19 Dec
2
loi pathway
FAI confirm initial 15 clubs that will form new National League from 2026
19 Dec
13
Meet the new boss
Czechia appoint veteran coach Koubek ahead of World Cup play-off with Ireland
19 Dec
1
Athletics
Dublin City Half Marathon set to move to ballot entry from 2026
19 Dec
2
Team news
Prendergast, Aki and Ioane return to Connacht side to face Dragons
19 Dec
1
Premier League
Arne Slot: Liverpool have ‘moved on’ from Mohamed Salah outburst
19 Dec
Drama
Darnold leads Seahawks to improbable overtime rally against LA Rams
19 Dec
3
Time to say goodbye
2017 All-Ireland-winning captain David Burke retires from Galway duty after 16 seasons
The St Thomas’ star was regarded as one of the best players of his generation.
19 Dec
7
almost there
Travis Head piles more misery on England as Australia edge closer to Ashes win
19 Dec
4
Money matters
'That's good business' - Bradley on importance of being a selling club following Honohan deal
19 Dec
1
column
Best Heckle, WTF moment and Ronaldo red card of the year - The alternative 2025 awards
It’s time to look back on 2025 with the highly prestigious The 42 Alternative Awards of the Year.
Gavin Cooney
19 Dec
3
Tune in
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
19 Dec
Preview
Leinster need to be sharper as Ulster seek rare Aviva win
The provinces go head-to-head in Dublin tonight.
19 Dec
19
Call it
Poll: Who do you think should be named 2025 RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year?
19 Dec
6
Stockdale Exchange
'If you're saying that the interpros are just another game, you're probably lying to yourself'
19 Dec
1
Darts
Michael van Gerwen survives scare to reach World Championship second round
18 Dec
2
player rotation
King makes debut as Palace settle for play-offs with KuPS draw
18 Dec
1
Bowing out
Shelbourne end Conference League campaign with Celje draw
18 Dec
9
Career Grand Slam
Rory McIlroy named BBC Sports Personality of the Year
His success makes him the first golfer to win the award since Nick Faldo in 1989 – the year McIlroy was born.
18 Dec
111
conference league
Graham Burke ties League of Ireland European record as Rovers exit with a win
18 Dec
8
Serie A-League
Serie A match given go ahead to take place in Australia
18 Dec
PodcastRugby Weekly Extra
Leinster-Ulster preview, and 'Moment of the Year' for 2025
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