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Pogacar reclaims Tour de France yellow jersey with stage six win
9 Jul
15
Nations Championship
England recall Henry Slade for crunch Fiji clash in Liverpool
9 Jul
PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Four debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan
appeal
Russia to take on World Athletics at CAS over blanket ban
9 Jul
1
Sanctions
Ringmahon Rangers hit with five-year FAI Cup ban for conceding walkover
9 Jul
16
chances
Opportunities abound as Farrell shakes things up in Australia
9 Jul
5
new recruit
Republic of Ireland midfielder Sykes signs for Millwall
9 Jul
1
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Fever pitch: Sold-out All-Ireland football semi-finals previewed
Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to chat about the seismic clashes of Mayo-Louth and Dublin-Kerry.
32m
On The Dotted Line
Former England prop Brookes joins Munster as Ala’alatoa extends contract
9 Jul
19
fresh faces
Farrell wants four new caps to 'rip in' against Brave Blossoms
9 Jul
6
Controversy
Pierluigi Collina defends World Cup referee after Egypt-Argentina controversy
9 Jul
5
Team news
All Blacks make changes for Italy, Jalibert moves to fullback for France as Galthié swings axe
9 Jul
mate
'We expect to dominate the Irish scrum in the second half' - Jones
9 Jul
14
vote early vote often
Who will win tonight's World Cup quarter-final – France or Morocco?
9 Jul
4
Team news
Frawley at 10 for Ireland as Jansen starts on debut against Japan
Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Bryn Ward are set for their first caps off the bench.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Newcastle
9 Jul
37
Last Eight
The tears, fears and sense of rejuvenation for World Cup quarter-finalists
Do not be fooled by what your eyes make you believe, something improbable is lurking around the corner.
David Sneyd
reports from Boston
9 Jul
Exit
'We are very disappointed to see James leave the Irish system'
9 Jul
9
performance director
IRFU's Humphreys on Munster, Randle and the 'Leinster tax'
The union’s performance director spoke about the project of improving Connacht, Ulster and Munster.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
9 Jul
17
Head Coach
'He'll be a candidate' - O'Gara in frame for Leinster job, says Humphreys
9 Jul
34
LOIW
Athlone Town return to top of table after thrilling draw with Shelbourne
8 Jul
Soccer
FAI motion to fulfil Israel fixtures passes at EGM
Ireland due to face Israel in Uefa Nations League in September and October.
Updated 8 Jul
9
Transfers
Man United agree €56m deal with Chelsea for Brazil midfielder Andrey Santos
Updated 8 Jul
9
Irish Abroad
'People like Joe Schmidt and Andy Friend are so generous with their time'
8 Jul
2
blockbuster
Messi, Mbappé, Haaland, Kane: Who will win the World Cup Golden Boot?
8 Jul
2
PodcastThe Football Family
No rest for the wicked
Les Bleus
France lose appeal against Olise booking at World Cup
8 Jul
5
Analysislike a hurricane
All Blacks' attack energised by new half-back pairing
8 Jul
2
Cycling
Dutch debutant Kooij wins Tour de France fifth stage in chaotic sprint finish
8 Jul
Fairytale
Britain's Fery becomes first Wimbledon wildcard to reach semi-finals in 25 years
8 Jul
13
position vacant
Offaly looking for new football management as Kelly and Harte step away
8 Jul
2
Kilkenny
Herity, two Comerfords, Tyrrell, O'Neill all expected to form new Cats backroom
8 Jul
2
Transfer Window
Two-time Ballon d’Or winner Alexia Putellas signs for London City Lionesses
8 Jul
Tennis
Kostyuk and Noskova march on to Wimbledon semi-final meeting
8 Jul
1
Golf
Rory McIlroy's chance meeting with Nick Faldo and Open preparation
8 Jul
2
PodcastThe Football Family
World Cup Voices Ep.6 - The Lopes Family, Trump talks soccer, and a night at the Azteca
Man in the Middle
Colm Lyons named as All-Ireland final referee
8 Jul
3
official complaint
Egyptian FA demands referee be sent home from World Cup
8 Jul
18
Aodhán Ó Ríordáin
FAI should bow to pressure of football fans on Israel fixtures ahead of EGM vote tonight, MEP says
8 Jul
4
Setback
Rhasidat Adeleke withdraws from Monaco Diamond League
8 Jul
5
AnalysisCONNECTION
What was going on in the Irish defence as the Wallabies cut loose?
The data underlines how uncharacteristically disconnected Ireland were.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Sydney
8 Jul
15
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