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2nd July 2026
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Osborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey look ahead to Ireland’s first Nations Cup Test in Sydney.
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Team news
Van Poortvliet gets scrum-half nod over Mitchell for England's opener against South Africa
2 Jul
13
Transfer News
Man City confirm deal to sign Elliot Anderson from Nottingham Forest
2 Jul
9
Junior World Championship
Ireland U20s' semi-final hopes ended in heavy defeat to Pumas
Narrow defeat to England followed by morale-sapping loss.
2 Jul
16
LOI
Trevor Clarke joins Dundalk from Shamrock Rovers
Updated 2 Jul
Tune in
Here's this weekend's GAA fixtures and TV coverage
2 Jul
1
previous winner
'It’s always a place I enjoy playing' - Jon Rahm confirmed for Irish Open at Doonbeg
2 Jul
2
Say it Ain't Joe
'Leinster have my son working for them, I don't think they need the whole family'
2 Jul
5
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
The big All-Ireland hurling semi-finals preview pod
Recovering
Jockey Frankie Dettori injured in car accident
2 Jul
Number One
The shot-stopping stars that Limerick and Clare look to for inspiration
Stephen Barry
2 Jul
Switch
Celtics reportedly trading Jaylen Brown to Sixers in NBA blockbuster
2 Jul
1
Second Coming
Leinster confirm return of Joey Carbery ahead of next season
The province were in discussions with the out-half about a possible return earlier this year.
2 Jul
20
Team news
Love gets nod at 10 for All Blacks as France recall record try scorer Penaud
2 Jul
1
left wing
Farrell asks Osborne to switch again as post-Lowe era begins
2 Jul
1
Call it
Who will win this evening's World Cup game – Croatia or Portugal?
2 Jul
2
playmaker
'Sam has earned the right' - Farrell backs Prendergast at 10
2 Jul
24
Youri A Star
Belgium boss hails 'outstanding' Tielemans after World Cup rescue act
2 Jul
1
cranking up
This World Cup is threatening to become a classic of the genre
Old aristocracies faltered as where once they gorged, now they merely looked bloated relics of the past.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta
2 Jul
3
stars and strife
10-man USA overcome Bosnia but set to be without Balogun for Belgium
2 Jul
2
Team news
Osborne starts on the left wing for Ireland against Australia
Sam and Cian Prendergast are both in the starting XV for the clash in Sydney.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
2 Jul
34
leftfield
Wallabies spring surprise with Campbell picked at 15 against Ireland
2 Jul
2
Friends
'It's definitely a bit quieter. You miss Big Jimmy around the place'
2 Jul
5
Wednesday
1st July 2026
Drama
Tielemans seals Belgium's incredible late comeback against Senegal
1 Jul
8
Results
Djokovic, Sinner into Wimbledon third round, Andreeva stunned
Updated 1 Jul
main man
'I had my hero moment today': Harry Kane keeps England's World Cup dreams alive
1 Jul
3
Transfer
Sandro Tonali set for €117m switch to Spurs as agreement reached with Newcastle
1 Jul
8
New Role
Bath confirm appointment of Mike Prendergast as attack coach
1 Jul
18
king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
David Sneyd
reports from Atlanta Stadium
1 Jul
14
Time to say goodbye
'Without any warning' - Vitor Pereira says he has been sacked by Nottingham Forest
1 Jul
7
Nervy
Kane double rescues England against DR Congo to book World Cup last-16 spot
1 Jul
7
Profanity
'You can fine me, I honestly don't even care' - Kyrgios swears at Wimbledon umpire
1 Jul
5
Up for discussion
'Conversations are happening' - Katie Taylor's Croke Park fight could be on free-to-air TV
1 Jul
3
Marco Palestra
Xabi Alonso's first Chelsea signing is €50m move for Serie A Defender of the Year
1 Jul
doubles trouble
Serena Williams an injury doubt for Wimbledon doubles with Venus
1 Jul
1
Line-up
Munster to face champions Bordeaux as provinces discover European pool opponents
Connacht will take on Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle in the Champions Cup.
1 Jul
23
Tune in
RTÉ reveal most popular World Cup matches so far – and yes, we're watching England
1 Jul
Premier League
Liverpool complete signing of defender Jeremy Jacquet from Rennes
1 Jul
7
LOI
Galway Gaelic footballer Connor Gleeson joins Galway United as short-term goalkeeping cover
1 Jul
Irish Abroad
Inside the Sydney Swans' stunning HQ with Cobh man Shane Lehane
The Irishman is head of athletic performance for the leading Aussie Rules club.
Murray Kinsella
1 Jul
6
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