Monday 16 May 2022
Remembering the late Freddy Hall’s stint in Irish football.
Healy has emerged over the last year as a key player in Munster’s squad – but his schoolboy mentors believe there is a lot more to come.
Late bloomer Hugo Keenan is now one of the first names on Leinster’s teamsheet.
The fans behind Kenny’s Kids and Rep of Ireland Player Tracker explain why they gave up their free time to track Irish players, and why they quit.
The42 takes a closer look at some significant sponsorship announcements for camogie teams and what it means for women’s sport in Ireland.
Seamus Power’s meteoric rise in the last year sees him play in the Masters this week.
Wexford legend Ursula Jacob has retired from camogie after a storied career.
Michael Ryan has stepped down as Ballymacarbry ladies football manager.
Nichola Fryday has enjoyed an impressive rise from Tullamore RFC to become the new Ireland captain.
An in-depth look at the rise of John Eustace.
Cursed by emigration, economic recession and political turmoil, Irish society was in desperate need of a boost in 1982. An inspirational group of rugby players provided it.
Remembering former club captain Ryan McBride, five years on from his tragic passing.
Mayo have used the league to develop talent and a new style of play.
Cora Staunton and Aisling McCarthy are important figures at GWS Giants and West Coast Eagles respectively.
Paddy McCarthy, Glenn Whelan, Stephen Elliott and Willo Flood played almost 1,500 games between them in British football. Their early years at Maine Road was the reason for the longevity.
We surveyed players and spoke to managers, the GAA and the GPA to see what can be done to resolve the challenge with college competitions.
The Women’s National League kicks off this weekend, and the fight for semi-professional status remains a big talking point.
Roscommon, Cork, Clare, Limerick, Sligo, Tipperary and London have all handed game-time to Kerry-born players in the league so far.
Niamh Fahey, Leanne Kiernan, Megan Campbell and S&C coach Colm Smith are having a big influence on Merseyside.
Dan Sheehan had to fight hard for his breakthrough but he’s now standing out for Ireland.
The42 takes a look at some cases in Irish sporting history where athletes and coaches moved between different sports.
Ireland’s newish front row has the potential to lead the team to greatness. The rugby world is about to discover their magic.
A sixth All-Ireland club hurling medal is the prize TJ Reid chases tomorrow.
25 years after a golden age for football in Tralee, they are back chasing silverware.
Stephen O’Halloran and Adam Rooney remember their respective stints at the club.
Twenty years ago, a young Paul O’Connell won his first Test cap in a Six Nations clash with Wales at Lansdowne Road.
A move from rugby league to rugby union in 2008 sparked the New Zealand sporting legend’s interest in boxing – because he found himself a million dollars in debt.
We take a big-picture look at what is happening with the men’s national team, the men’s national league and youth development at a time of great change for Irish football.
From Derby County to Cork City, Alek Ludzik had a fascinating journey.
Kilcoo and Ballygunner are vastly different clubs but they share a common goal.
Heather Payne, Beibhinn Parsons and many more stars in the same age bracket have crossed paths in the sporting hotspot on the Galway/Roscommon border.
Remembering his work on ‘Miracle of the Magyars’ and other soccer-related projects.
Cork hurling legend Brian Corcoran and Ireland international Áine O’Gorman speak to The42 about why they went back.
St Mary’s became the first club from outside Munster to win the AIL in 2000.
Kilmoyley, Banagher, Tooreen and Naas are the unlikely hurling quartet hoping to reach Croke Park.
Despite losing just twice this season Munster’s coaching staff and team have had to face a barrage of criticism. Is it fair?
Dealing with unwelcome notifications on your phone apps is now a part of being an athlete.
‘They were the best people to have by my side during it all. I couldn’t have done it without them.’
With Stephen Kenny in talks over a new contract, The42 spoke to some of those closest to the situation to see how the Ireland manager turned his year around.
In a year of Limerick dominance, Cian Lynch stood out as the best hurler in the country.
