November 2023


Away fans prevented from entering Villa Park after pre-match violence

Three police have been injured but the game will start on time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Pa4SbHC

digisk 30 Nov, 2023

Barrister for Kyle Hayes asks jury to return verdict that will 'give him back his life'

The Limerick hurler’s barrister told the jury: ‘Take back this chalice of torture from his lips, and return him the bosom of his family.’ ...

digisk 30 Nov, 2023

Former Kerry FC backer completes LOI switch with Dundalk takeover

Brian Ainscough is targeting European qualification with the Lilywhites in 2024. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4GUBrcf

digisk 30 Nov, 2023

Conor Benn denied boxing license in UK because of doping investigation

Hopes that Benn might fight Chris Eubank Jnr remains some way off. from The 42 https://ift.tt/BNwh23T

digisk 29 Nov, 2023

JGP the main man as younger Irish scrum-halves look to kick on

Conor Murray has remained important for Ireland, while Craig Casey has been third-choice. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7X9nzUq

digisk 29 Nov, 2023

Duff hails Shels' new recruit from Bohs - 'His movement is elite and his finishing top class'

Forward Dean Williams missed four months of last season with injury and has joined on a one-year deal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/E1sa09W ...

digisk 29 Nov, 2023

IABA to allow Mullingar teenager to fight for medal at Junior Worlds despite Russian ban

Four other young Irish boxers have fallen foul of government policy at international tournaments in recent weeks. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 29 Nov, 2023

Red cards part of the process as AIL gets to grips with new tackle height

The sternum line is now the legal tackle height for all amateur rugby in Ireland. from The 42 https://ift.tt/V3Z0CtB

digisk 28 Nov, 2023

Spurs injury woes deepen with Bentancur out until February

The Uruguay midfielder had only just returned from an ACL injury. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nbTXfim

digisk 28 Nov, 2023

'He has got unfinished business with us': Snyman expected back in March for Munster

Snyman, who will leave at the end of the season, has only played in 10 games for Munster since he arrived in the summer of 2020. from The ...

digisk 28 Nov, 2023

Ed Sheeran's boxing lineage, the blur from ringside, and Katie Taylor's sweet vindication

For years, Taylor has fielded questions about retirement. Saturday night at the 3Arena showed us why she finds those questions so annoying. ...

digisk 27 Nov, 2023

Explainer: What do Man United and other British clubs need to progess in Europe?

A look at how things stand for all the Premier League and Scottish teams currently competing. from The 42 https://ift.tt/E98BzjI

digisk 27 Nov, 2023

New faces in Leinster, a novel Cork-Kerry final, football bravery in Ulster

Provincial final pairings were confirmed over the weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/o1h9cIq

digisk 27 Nov, 2023

Jaguars hold off Texans, Steelers beat Bengals

Jacksonville quarterback Trevor Lawrence threw for 364 yards and a touchdown. from The 42 https://ift.tt/62WgyzL

digisk 26 Nov, 2023

Jannik Sinner helps Italy beat Australia to win first Davis Cup title since 1976

Victories for Sinner and Matteo Arnaldi gave Italy a 2-0 win over Australia in the final in Malaga. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VHNIitM

digisk 26 Nov, 2023

We expect a lot – Bruno Fernandes backing Alejandro Garnacho for ‘great future’

Garnacho scored a remarkable opening goal in Man Utd’s 3-0 win at Everton. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hIca3Oe

digisk 26 Nov, 2023

Manchester United claim biggest win of season amid Everton rancour

The 3-0 victory at Goodison Park was inspired by a sensational Alejandro Garnacho overhead kick. from The 42 https://ift.tt/W4NYifz

digisk 26 Nov, 2023

Larmour try proves decisive as Leinster edge Munster at Aviva Stadium

Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Dan Sheehan and Jordan Larmour saw Leinster over the line in Dublin. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6pGdTkJ

digisk 25 Nov, 2023

Havertz heads winner off the bench to send Arsenal top

Brentford frustrated Gunners until Bukayo Saka crossed for the German in the 89th minute. from The 42 https://ift.tt/XgBSnMN

digisk 25 Nov, 2023

Mauricio Pochettino 'angry and disappointed' by Chelsea capitualtion

The Argentinian was left furious by his side’s second-half performance in the 4-1 defeat to Newcastle. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hXOgCBf ...

digisk 25 Nov, 2023

Troy Parrott scores again for Excelsior while Xabi Alonso inspires Bayer Leverkusen

Elsewhere, Barcelona boss Xavi rued his side’s performance in a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano. from The 42 https://ift.tt/JptBicK

digisk 25 Nov, 2023

Dundalk set for new ownership after Kerry FC backer takes control

Brian Ainscough, the Dublin-born businessman, has been based in Boston since the 1980s. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NnuR3Lj

digisk 24 Nov, 2023

Harry Kane continues Bayern spree with 22nd goal of season

Striker scored only goal as Munich beat Cologne to go top of Bundesliga. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VLB2Gfz

digisk 24 Nov, 2023

A long way from Tipperary, 10 Irish players set for AFLW semi-finals

There’s Irish representation at each of the four participating sides. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZIi53Kx

digisk 24 Nov, 2023

Cork City appoint Tim Clancy as their new head coach

Leesiders turn to former Drogheda United boss to repeat his promotion success in First Division. from The 42 https://ift.tt/BfvWh9e

digisk 24 Nov, 2023

Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes punched and stamped on man lying on street, court told

Two gardaí will give evidence they saw Kyle Hayes and others assaulting the man as he lay on a street outside the ICON nightclub. from The...

digisk 23 Nov, 2023

Andrews, O’Shea and Ireland backroom team depart in wake of Kenny exit

The FAI released a statement this evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gvtu6Tk

digisk 23 Nov, 2023

Pride, prejudices, and ‘the darkest of places’: The story of Stephen Kenny’s Ireland reign

Gavin Cooney takes an in-depth look at how the Ireland manager’s dream job petered out into disappointment. from The 42 https://ift.tt/K63...

digisk 23 Nov, 2023

Hearn vows to deliver Croke Park but admits Taylor 'right up against it' in 3Arena rematch

‘You could have offered her 10 times the money to fight someone else and she would never have taken it.’ from The 42 https://ift.tt/dYeJxg...

digisk 22 Nov, 2023

Peter O'Mahony steps down as Munster captain after 10 years

O’Mahony took over as Munster captain following the departure of Doug Howlett. from The 42 https://ift.tt/b5cem1U

digisk 22 Nov, 2023

England flanker Curry ruled out of Six Nations, Earl to be available after injury

The 25-year-old Curry will undergo the operation the week after next. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iRmbkKw

digisk 21 Nov, 2023

Premier League fails in bid to block loans between associated clubs

The vote means Saudi-owned Newcastle will be able to bring in Ruben Neves from Al-Hilal should they so wish. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hV...

digisk 21 Nov, 2023

Leinster's Osborne continues to show why Andy Farrell rates him

The uncapped 22-year-old has had a good start to the season in midfield. from The 42 https://ift.tt/sa3eoDF

digisk 20 Nov, 2023

Phil Taylor to retire from darts at the end of next year

Taylor won the last of his world titles in 2013. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8UpknvJ

digisk 20 Nov, 2023

After retiring from Waterford duties, Ballygunner's scoring star still shines bright

The centre-forward shot 0-11 in another dazzling showing in yesterday’s Munster semi-final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hgqOb4p

digisk 20 Nov, 2023

Barcelona teenager leaves the pitch in tears after 'serious injury'

Gavi was tackled from behind, buckling the knee that had his weight on it. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rdexBoj

digisk 19 Nov, 2023

'I got one medal for anything I won as a player. Today, I honestly feel like I got 26'

Athlone Town manager Ciarán Kilduff hails historic FAI Cup success. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IuF5wr0

digisk 19 Nov, 2023

Man City bounce back to beat derby foes United

Meanwhile, Arsenal secured their sixth win in all competitions with a convincing 3-0 victory over Brighton. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QoR...

digisk 19 Nov, 2023

Roscommon and Kildare champions book provincial final spots as Cushendall rally in Ulster battle

There was plenty of action around the country in the club championships. from The 42 https://ift.tt/sV8N4qY

digisk 19 Nov, 2023

Robinson and Ferguson to lead line for Ireland against Netherlands

Andrew Moran is among the substitutes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cE0o4Tx

digisk 18 Nov, 2023

Champions Dublin win five football All-Stars with finalists Kerry picking up four

Derry pick up four first-time awards, with one each from Roscommon and Monaghan making the team. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1k70D5g

digisk 17 Nov, 2023

Finland put Northern Ireland to the sword in Helsinki

Michael O’Neill’s injury-ravaged side started well but crumbled after Joel Pohjanpalo’s penalty late in the first half. from The 42 https:...

digisk 17 Nov, 2023

Ireland on wrong side of five-goal thriller in Norway

Jim Crawford’s side led 2-1 before a dramatic turnaround in the final quarter of this U21 Euro qualifier. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bIXMs...

digisk 17 Nov, 2023

'I sat up and the leg was going one way, and under the knee was at a right angle to it'

Aisling Maher was told her playing days could be over in 2019, but is now looking to win back-to-back Leinster camogie titles with St Vincen...

digisk 16 Nov, 2023

Combined Provinces series allows IRFU to assess talent but disrupts AIL

The development side is due to play four games against Italian opposition in the next two months. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7Xo2P5v

digisk 15 Nov, 2023

Joshua and Wilder both set to fight on stacked December card in Saudi Arabia

Joshua will take on Otto Wallin on 23 December, while Wilder takes on the Andy Lee-trained Joseph Parker. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HEYaS...

digisk 15 Nov, 2023

Brighton youngster O'Mahony on the double as Ireland U19s kick off Euro qualifiers with win

Crystal Palace’s Franco Umeh was Player of the Match with a goal and assist in 3-1 win against Albania. from The 42 https://ift.tt/2PxH3BY...

digisk 15 Nov, 2023

Judge recommends eight-month suspended term for France's Chalureau over racist attack

Second-row Chalureau, 31, who was part of France’s Rugby World Cup squad. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dmTNhfr

digisk 14 Nov, 2023

Our 2023 League of Ireland Premier Division team of the year

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Shane Keegan thrash out the standout performers. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DKl8c0R

digisk 14 Nov, 2023

Sports minister warns FAI of 'serious consequences' if they fail to meet gender balance requirement

The minister also addressed the controversy surrounding pay to FAI CEO Jonathan Hill. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QmDsVSZ

digisk 14 Nov, 2023

23-year-old McCann makes mark to show his quality for Ulster

The Ulster back row has started the season in impressive form. from The 42 https://ift.tt/SEoUNe2

digisk 13 Nov, 2023

Manchester and wider football world say final goodbyes to Bobby Charlton

Fans flocked to Old Trafford and to Manchester Cathedral for a public funeral service to remember Charlton, who died aged 86 last month. f...

digisk 13 Nov, 2023

Sligo Rovers sign Wilson from Shelbourne

The defender becomes the Bit O’Red’s first signing for 2024. from The 42 https://ift.tt/PvU2wsW

digisk 13 Nov, 2023

Palmer converts late penalty against former club Man City to earn 4-4 draw for Chelsea

The Premier League champions thought they had won but were stunned in the closing minutes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/C5RWc3i

digisk 12 Nov, 2023

'We are the best in the league at them' - Set pieces make all the difference in Pat's Cup triumph

Hear from both managers after Pat’s beat Bohs 3-1 in the FAI Cup final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rJUl4mD

digisk 12 Nov, 2023

Glen remain on course to meet Naomh Conaill while St Brigid's march to Connacht semi-final

Ulster champions helped by red card for Cargin. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lJ80Qb7

digisk 12 Nov, 2023

Irish jockey Graham Lee in intensive care following Newcastle fall

The jockey was involved in a serious incident on Friday evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zOG9JBZ

digisk 11 Nov, 2023

Champions Peamount fire six goals as they lift the Premier Division trophy in style

Elsewhere, Shamrock Rovers missed out on finishing second after drawing 4-4 with Athlone Town. from The 42 https://ift.tt/PnNADOe

digisk 11 Nov, 2023

Jack Byrne agrees new long-term contract with Shamrock Rovers

The 27-year-old was wanted by St Patrick’s Athletic but has committed his future to the four-in-a-row champions. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 11 Nov, 2023

James McCarthy and Shane O'Donnell win personality of the year awards

Dublin’s Hannah Tyrrell and Amy O’Connor of Cork also earn top awards from Gaelic Writers’ Association. from The 42 https://ift.tt/isNF7Pb...

digisk 10 Nov, 2023

Tough but impressive Madison Square Garden bow earns Callum Walsh the luxury of patience

The Cobh man moved to 9-0 (7KOs) with a gutsy win over fellow prospect Ismael Villarreal (13-1, 9KOs) in New York on Thursday. from The 42...

digisk 10 Nov, 2023

Former Republic of Ireland international Miah Dennehy dies aged 73

Cork Hibs winger was the first man to score a hat-trick in the FAI Cup final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/g5PELuY

digisk 10 Nov, 2023

Brighton seize control of group, while McGrath's stunning free-kick not enough for Dons

A 2-0 win over Ajax in Amsterdam has Brighton sitting pretty in the Europa League while, a tier below, Aberdeen are out despite McGrath’s he...

digisk 9 Nov, 2023

Liverpool see late goal ruled out and slip to defeat in Toulouse

The Reds missed the chance to qualify for the Europa League knockout stages. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9SghyJz

digisk 9 Nov, 2023

All-Ireland camogie champions Cork set to appoint Manley as new manager

Manley was a coach on the Cork backroom team this year. from The 42 https://ift.tt/qMy8IEz

digisk 9 Nov, 2023

Ireland link with Portugal builds on renewal of layer of international rugby

Emerging Ireland and the Ireland A team both returned last year and appear to be here to stay. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9JRt82Y

digisk 8 Nov, 2023

'10 or 11 players have gone since they won in 2021' - The three-in-a-row champions chasing history

Former Limerick manager Billy Lee discusses the current success of his club Newcastle West who are managed by his brother Jimmy. from The ...

digisk 8 Nov, 2023

Shelbourne's Turkish owner agrees to hand club back for free with Damien Duff staying as manager

Acun Ilicali to cut his losses and walk away without recouping investment from takeover five months ago. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gEZFb8...

digisk 8 Nov, 2023

VAR has inhibited goal celebrations - this is the worst of its many crimes

Getting rid of the technology would lead to more incorrect decisions, but this is a price worth paying. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6cMA0Jb...

digisk 7 Nov, 2023

'They could have gone on a website... and looked for the word in Afrikaans': Mbonambi on racism allegation

World Rugby found ‘insufficient evidence’ to back up Tom Curry’s claim he had a racist slur directed at him by Mbonambi. from The 42 https...

digisk 7 Nov, 2023

'A huge blow': Newcastle's Burn to miss two months with spinal injury

Burn picked up an injury in Saturday’s 1-0 win over Arsenal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rBZIFXp

digisk 6 Nov, 2023

Huge boost for Shamrock Rovers as Rory Gaffney to sign new deal

Elsewhere this evening Sligo Rovers have confirmed that manager John Russell will lead the club next season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rf...

digisk 6 Nov, 2023

Diaz ends traumatic week with late equaliser to rescue Liverpool from shock defeat

Diaz lifted his shirt in celebration to reveal a message that read ‘libertad para papa’ or ‘freedom for my father.’ from The 42 https://if...

digisk 5 Nov, 2023

East Kerry hold on to win fourth senior county football title in five years

They retained their title against Mid Kerry by the narrowest of margins in Tralee. from The 42 https://ift.tt/KgdXqlM

digisk 5 Nov, 2023

Munster's young guns run in 7 tries against depleted Dragons

The home side played some excellent rugby on their way to a convincing win at Musgrave Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/05hogeu

digisk 4 Nov, 2023

Former Ireland U21 Finn Azaz scores stunner in Plymouth's thriller with 'Boro

The once-capped underage international, now 23, has scored three goals and registered three assists this season. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 4 Nov, 2023

Finn Harps announce assistant Darren Murphy as new manager

The former Northern Ireland underage boss fills the vacancy left by Dave Rogers. from The 42 https://ift.tt/V9q8Ida

digisk 3 Nov, 2023

Verstappen beats Leclerc - and storm - to claim pole for Brazilian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton was fifth in a rain-curtailed qualifying session that ended in wild thunderstorms. from The 42 https://ift.tt/X4pTuG3

digisk 3 Nov, 2023

'You can’t have 24 world-class players' - Postecoglou

High-flying Tottenham face Chelsea on Monday evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Cdv4oTS

digisk 3 Nov, 2023

Ex-Aston Villa player sacked after posts on Israel-Hamas war

Bundesliga club Mainz have terminated the contract of Anwar El Ghazi. from The 42 https://ift.tt/jHfgDiK

digisk 3 Nov, 2023

McIlroy joins Boston TGL team while Rahm drops out of tech golf

The league, backed by McIlroy and Tiger Woods, will begin in January from The 42 https://ift.tt/8LAQrh4

digisk 2 Nov, 2023

After ending county's 78-year wait for All-Ireland camogie final, Waterford boss departs

Waterford lost September’s final at the hands of Cork. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UcQdozf

digisk 2 Nov, 2023

Limerick hurler Pat Ryan wins appeal against conviction and sentence for perjury

“The law is one thing, and justice is another,” Judge O’Donnell said. from The 42 https://ift.tt/i6jsoEz

digisk 2 Nov, 2023

Paul Kelly appointed as new Tipperary senior football manager

David Power’s successor has been announced. from The 42 https://ift.tt/PJh0dHZ

digisk 1 Nov, 2023

Amber Barrett omission underlines increasing competition in Ireland squad

Interim manager Eileen Gleeson is committed to blooding young players. from The 42 https://ift.tt/D6tUEQv

digisk 1 Nov, 2023

'Whatever the team needs': Frisch ready to answer Munster out-half SOS if called

Frisch is ready to deputise at 10 if called upon against the Dragons this weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VDYw86e

digisk 1 Nov, 2023

Galway All-Ireland three-in-a-row great Seamus Leydon dies aged 81

Leydon lined out at wing-forward for Galway’s three-in-a-row team in the 1960s. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NuzkJsG

digisk 1 Nov, 2023