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July 2026
Different Class
Latest chapter of Mbappé-Yamal chronicles will shine light on World Cup destiny
Both have suffered on and off the pitch over the last two years and find themselves in different places to Euro 2024 semi-final.
Ciaran Kilkenny
Kilkenny was the ultimate Good Pro who only grew taller in later years
Retirement of all-time great signals the end of one of the finest ever playing careers.
PodcastRugby Weekly ExtraThe good and bad against Japan, and Ireland’s chances at Eden Park
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Sharp Shooters
Dublin will have regrets and grievances, but Kerry's attacking class was the decisive factor
Not good enough
The GAA's skinflint attitude towards refereeing has to change
Technology should be embraced – and at the very least officials should be far better looked after by the Association.
AnalysisDominant
Collision-winning Jansen puts his hand up for All Blacks clash
The Connacht number eight was outstanding in contact against Japan.
Farewell
Dublin great Ciarán Kilkenny announces inter-county retirement
Kilkenny won six All-Stars across a glittering career and was named man of the match in the 2019 All-Ireland final replay.
World Cup Diary
Final week of World Cup will be defined by genius and force of will
Goodbye to the posers and grafters of Miami as tournament rounds off in Dallas, Atlanta and New Jersey.
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Time for VAR in the GAA? All-Ireland semi-finals reaction
Fintan O’Toole and Paul Keane give their immediate reaction from Croke Park, after Kerry’s narrow win over Dublin.
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Ladies Football
Roscommon stun Westmeath at the death to set up All-Ireland IFC decider with Fermanagh
Kingdom Rule
Kerry book return to All-Ireland final day as they hold off strong Dublin challenge
David Clifford and Seán O’Brien struck crucial goals for Jack O’Connor’s side.
Irish Abroad
'I booked a flight to Sydney on the Monday, and left on the Tuesday'
25-year-old wing Andrew Smith has moved Down Under after leaving Munster.
Final Four
Argentina sink 10-man Swiss to set up blockbuster England World Cup semi-final
The match went to extra-time before Alvarez curled a breathtaking strike into the top corner in the 112th minute.
