March 2024


'Dublin have the best claim to being a top team, Derry are still a team on the up'

Mickey Harte reflected after landing Division 1 league silverware in Croke Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yVwBXsR

digisk 31 Mar, 2024

Advantage Liverpool after City and Arsenal serve up a turkey

A draw suited both sides and yet was cheered most loudly on Merseyside. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hJ3IGnA

digisk 31 Mar, 2024

England and Man City goalkeeper Ellie Roebuck recovering from stroke

The 24-year-old had ‘not felt well for a little while’ but is now on the road to recovery. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FR9zoDp

digisk 30 Mar, 2024

Dublin and Derry name sides for tomorrow's Division 1 league final

Armagh have also shown their hand for the Division 2 decider. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xYq3wQy

digisk 30 Mar, 2024

Laois down Leitrim for Division 4 football league glory at Croke Park

Eoin Lowry, Ben Dempsey and Paul Kingston struck the goals as Laois capped promotion with the title outright. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Q...

digisk 30 Mar, 2024

Dominant second half sees 7-try Leinster pull clear of Bulls

Leo Cullen’s side trailed at half time but crossed for five tries in the second 40. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8XtKNgm

digisk 29 Mar, 2024

Louis Rees-Zammit signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs

The former Wales star quit rugby in January in a bid to pursue an NFL career. from The 42 https://ift.tt/oJreUGm

digisk 29 Mar, 2024

Barcelona down Brann to set up Chelsea rematch

Barcelona, who beat Emma Hayes’ Chelsea 4-0 in the 2021 final, have now reached the semis for six consecutive seasons. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 28 Mar, 2024

Eoin Toolan hoping for his own 'Justin Harrison moment' as he begins life with Schmidt's Wallabies

The former Ireland performance analyst joined Gavan Casey on Rugby Weekly Extra for the final time on Wednesday. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 28 Mar, 2024

Amy Broadhurst set to switch national allegiance and seek Olympic qualification with Britain

The Dundalk woman could face Kellie Harrington in Paris should she complete her bombshell switch and qualify in Bangkok in May. from The 4...

digisk 28 Mar, 2024

Mayo come from behind to beat Galway, Potter's last-gasp point sees Tyrone past Derry

Mayo had 11 individual scorers in a 0-16 to 2-6 win against Galway at MacHale Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/V034Ejm

digisk 27 Mar, 2024

3 winners and losers from Ireland's latest international window

There was mixed fortunes for several players as John O’Shea oversaw the team on an interim basis. from The 42 https://ift.tt/f64biBO

digisk 27 Mar, 2024

Spain prosecutors want Rubiales jailed for two and a half years for World Cup kiss

The incident took place after Spain beat England to win the Women’s World Cup final in Australia, from The 42 https://ift.tt/pQWh983

digisk 27 Mar, 2024

Munster's Jager out for weeks rather than months, with Wycherley poised for quicker return

Forwards coach Andy Kyriacou has dispelled fears that both men would miss the rest of the season after respective knee operations. from Th...

digisk 26 Mar, 2024

Who is better placed in the Munster hurling pecking order: Tipperary or Cork?

While Cork started the League on a bum note and ended on a high, Tipp started on a high and ended on a bum note. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 26 Mar, 2024

Flamengo's Brazil forward Gabigol handed two-year ban for attempted fraud during doping test

The alleged incident took place last year. from The 42 https://ift.tt/GNiRWuA

digisk 25 Mar, 2024

England's Danny Care retires from international rugby after 101 caps

The Harlequins scum-half enjoyed a 15-year career career with England. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9EP1yLH

digisk 25 Mar, 2024

Nottingham Forest lodge appeal against Premier League four-point penalty

The penalty was imposed last week for breaching Premier League financial rules. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QU1wdYM

digisk 25 Mar, 2024

'You feel like you are alone' - Vinicius Junior opens up about racism battle

The Brazil and Real Madrid forward has been the target of racist abuse. from The 42 https://ift.tt/KMRkA6S

digisk 25 Mar, 2024

Disappointment for Maguire and Power in final rounds

Both endured final-round difficulties after being in contention. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Kk81TpX

digisk 24 Mar, 2024

'To the Tipp supporters I would say stick with them' - Tipperary boss Liam Cahill

Five weeks to go before Tipperary travel to Limerick to face All-Ireland champions in Munster championship. from The 42 https://ift.tt/68c...

digisk 24 Mar, 2024

GAA grants permission for rugby and soccer activity in Croke Park and Páirc Uí Chaoimh

The venues could be in line to host some high profile fixtures in the coming months. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Iu9zLch

digisk 23 Mar, 2024

Seán O'Brien stars as Munster leave Swansea with maximum points

The wing scored two of Munster’s four tries in a bonus-point victory over the Ospreys. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5d4vh3X

digisk 22 Mar, 2024

Rocco Vata bags hat-trick as Ireland U21s run riot in San Marino

Jim Crawford’s side picked up their first victory of the campaign as they laid waste to San Marino in the second half. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 22 Mar, 2024

George North suffers season-ending Achilles rupture in final Wales appearance

The 31-year-old was withdrawn in the final two minutes of his side’s Six Nations clash with Italy. from The 42 https://ift.tt/PaAKiZ1

digisk 21 Mar, 2024

Ogbene's next chapter in story that has already captured hearts and minds

Ireland international moving into a different phase of career for club and country with his ceiling still unknown. from The 42 https://ift...

digisk 21 Mar, 2024

Ex-Man City and Real Madrid star Robinho appeals 9-year prison sentence for rape

The 40-year-old was ordered on Wednesday to begin his jail time ‘immediately’. from The 42 https://ift.tt/sjDMrJK

digisk 21 Mar, 2024

Kiely on court support for Hayes: ‘It doesn’t mean I’m condoning what happened’

The Limerick manager spoke at a Munster championship launch today in Tipperary. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rHcmbJ1

digisk 21 Mar, 2024

Ireland U17s suffer Euro setback with defeat to Portugal in opening qualifier

Colin O’Brien’s side will have to bounce back from opening 4-1 defeat to book their place in Cyprus later this year. from The 42 https://i...

digisk 20 Mar, 2024

'Whatever happens, happens': Owen Farrell leaves door open for Lions place

Farrell missed this year’s Six Nations to prioritise the wellbeing of his family but insists his love of the game has never diminished. fr...

digisk 20 Mar, 2024

Wilkins says Kilgallen heading to Munster as prospects of game-time are better

‘We are disappointed he is going but also understand his reasons,’ the Connacht coach said. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MxVg6UL

digisk 20 Mar, 2024

Tiger Woods named on entry list for next month’s Masters

Woods has not competed since withdrawing during February’s Genesis Invitational due to illness. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Sdzr2GM

digisk 20 Mar, 2024

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland limps out of training while on duty with Norway

The forward apparently sustained a knock on Tuesday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DuGaEnF

digisk 19 Mar, 2024

'I think he’s going to fit in really well' - Graham Rowntree on Munster acquisition Billy Burns

Usual comings and goings on the treatment table has coach in phlegmatic mood. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Stq47DP

digisk 19 Mar, 2024

Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Belgium?

Interim boss John O’Shea has some tough calls to make ahead of Saturday’s friendly. from The 42 https://ift.tt/20oNKnD

digisk 18 Mar, 2024

Leinster sweat on James Ryan's fitness as Keenan ruled out for Zebre

Ireland duo injured during Six Nations campaign. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rhSgyd6

digisk 18 Mar, 2024

Armagh book their place in first-ever Division 1 final, Kerry cruise past Meath

Aimee Mackin’s late free gave the Orchard a one-point win in Ballina. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wPuD3Gs

digisk 17 Mar, 2024

Celtic cruise back to top of table but Ireland defender misses out through injury

Liam Scales wasn’t in the squad as his side took a one-point lead over Rangers. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kCeq2sl

digisk 16 Mar, 2024

Rams' Donald calls time on Hall of Fame career

A Super Bowl winner in 2021, Donald steps away at the age of 32. from The 42 https://ift.tt/p6infoc

digisk 15 Mar, 2024

The 42 Rugby Weekly: The Ireland v Scotland / Super Saturday preview pod

Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella preview the Six Nations finale. from The 42 https://ift.tt/L5nTxkG

digisk 15 Mar, 2024

'Punching above their weight' - The Kilkenny mastermind behind Carlow's hurling rising

High-flying Carlow face Kildare in a novel Division 2A fixture tomorrow night. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3lCdfeV

digisk 14 Mar, 2024

Munster's Antoine Frisch released from France camp ahead of Six Nations finale

Centre remains Irish-qualified after Fabien Galthié opts not to cap him against England this weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/X8c5RvC

digisk 13 Mar, 2024

Sean Edogbo returns to Ireland back row for U20 Six Nations championship shot

Richie Murphy makes two changes to the team which fought back to earn a last-gasp draw against England last week. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 13 Mar, 2024

McIlroy wants to 'speed up' PGA-LIV merger to reunite world's best golfers

‘I want the train to speed up so we can get this thing over and done with.’ from The 42 https://ift.tt/JtHgcK0

digisk 13 Mar, 2024

'It was cool to see where my mum grew up. It's now a Chinese takeaway, which was funny enough'

With an expected return date of ‘around May’, Mack Hansen is rearing to return to the field with his Connacht and Ireland teammates. from ...

digisk 13 Mar, 2024

Scotland are no mugs. Ireland have to deliver on Super Saturday

Gregor Townsend’s side are playing for a Triple Crown as they aim to end their losing streak against Ireland. from The 42 https://ift.tt/j...

digisk 12 Mar, 2024

'We'll see him on a bigger stage' - O'Leary-Kareem among the standouts in thrilling Munster final

Gavan Casey picks six players for Munster Rugby fans to keep an eye on after today’s thrilling Senior Cup final. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 12 Mar, 2024

Women's Six Nations to introduce 'range of new innovations'

A bunker system, a shot clock and player names on jerseys are among the changes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/AiC8JgS

digisk 12 Mar, 2024

Ally Miller earns first Scotland call-up ahead of Six Nations finale against Ireland

The 27-year-old has been rewarded by Gregor Townsend for his good form for Glasgow. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iIOx5ZK

digisk 11 Mar, 2024

'For me it was the right decision, I think the execution was poor'

Conor Murray’s late clearing kick against England was discussed on Rugby Weekly Extra. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nBRkWEo

digisk 11 Mar, 2024

The top contenders to replace Declan Devine, the manager who was on borrowed time at Bohs

Ireland U21 boss Jim Crawford and his assistant Alan Reynolds are both in contention for the Dalymount Park job. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 11 Mar, 2024

Manchester City goalkeeper Ederson to miss up to a month with thigh injury

The Brazilian was forced off during Sunday’s 1-1 draw at Liverpool. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mSA1kOZ

digisk 11 Mar, 2024

'A star is born' - Ferrari teenager hailed

Oliver Bearman finished an impressive seventh on his Formula One debut at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3h9xTK6...

digisk 10 Mar, 2024

Dickson and Waddilove take second in final race at 49er World Championships

The Irish pair were in action in today’s Gold Fleet race in Lanzarote. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HqdOEvp

digisk 10 Mar, 2024

Munster's Antoine Frisch called up to France squad ahead of England clash

The Paris-born centre toured with Emerging Ireland in 2022. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YhIdpPJ

digisk 10 Mar, 2024

Heartbreak for Ireland as Grand Slam dream killed by England

The English were deserved winners at a bouncing Twickenham. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UOd2NH8

digisk 9 Mar, 2024

Vardy double rescues leaders Leicester, O'Dowda scores dramatic winner for Cardiff over Ipswich

Elsewhere Southampton’s 4-2 victory over Sunderland breathed new life into their Championship promotion push. from The 42 https://ift.tt/c...

digisk 9 Mar, 2024

Dundalk stay bottom after Ruairi Keating goal proves enough for St Pat's

Jon Daly’s side ended run of three defeats in a row to earn a much-needed win in front of home fans. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Z5oghtX

digisk 8 Mar, 2024

Manchester United stadium development gives grounds for optimism

Seb Coe has been named chair of a new joint task force. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IdGRXjh

digisk 8 Mar, 2024

Nunez fires landmark goals but Liverpool's big win is tempered by injury to Konaté

A 5-1 victory over Sparta Prague in their last-16 first leg was partly spoiled by an injury to the centre-back. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 7 Mar, 2024

'I did CrossFit up to her due date' - Irish international's LOI return after pregnancy

Julie-Ann Russell is set for the new season with Galway United. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dg5Wy47

digisk 7 Mar, 2024

Leicester facing action over alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules

The former Premier League champions are set to publish their latest accounts this month. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ni5dHMc

digisk 7 Mar, 2024

Nottingham Forest and Steven Reid charged by FA for confronting ref Paul Tierney

Reid was sent off after he came on to the field to remonstrate with Tierney at the end of the match, which Forest lost 1-0. from The 42 ht...

digisk 6 Mar, 2024

Galway talent Martin McDonagh moves to within two wins of booking Olympic spot

The Tuam super-heavy became the first Irish boxer to book a spot in the last 16 in Busto Arsizio. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8LVQYgB

digisk 6 Mar, 2024

Marcus Smith could get England chance against Ireland with Fin Smith doubtful

Smith was the solitary member of Steve Borthwick’s squad to miss training on Tuesday as he recovers from a calf injury. from The 42 https:...

digisk 5 Mar, 2024

'He was the best winger in the world at that stage' - Simon Geoghegan, 1994 and that try

Thirty years ago, a single try in the entire Five Nations was the highlight of the tournament for Ireland. But it went a long, long way. f...

digisk 5 Mar, 2024

Gallagher and Cassidy progress, disappointment for Lehane at Olympic qualifiers

The Irish boxers are hoping to secure a semi-final spot that would seal their ticket to Paris. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9KMF4vZ

digisk 4 Mar, 2024

It was the 1970s when Ireland last beat England five times in a row

Andy Farrell’s side know they are likely to face an English onslaught this weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lK9Gjxa

digisk 4 Mar, 2024

4 games live on TV: here's this week's GAA fixture schedule

Dates for the diary here. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hL4kBw1

digisk 4 Mar, 2024

Sarah Lavin advances to 60m hurdles World Indoors final with equal personal best

The final takes place tonight at 9pm. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Jrk2TRt

digisk 3 Mar, 2024

Ten Hag on borrowed time as City eventually expose frightening gulf in class

United battled but were ultimately outclassed by their hosts. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hHtjuye

digisk 3 Mar, 2024

Kilkenny top-scores as Dublin dominate weakened Derry

Sometimes it’s hard to believe your eyes in league games as Dubs stroll to win with only token resistance. from The 42 https://ift.tt/24bY...

digisk 2 Mar, 2024

Connacht secure bonus point win against Scarlets in Galway

The western province remain in contention for another knockout place in the URC. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lPYqFG0

digisk 2 Mar, 2024

Festy Ebosele sent off as Udinese draw in Serie A

Real Sociedad lost again, while Dortmund and Leipzig won as the Bundesliga Champions League race tightened. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HO0...

digisk 2 Mar, 2024

Ireland international Sinclair Armstrong stuns Leicester

In League One, U21 star Bosun Lawal was on form for Fleetwood while Ronan Curtis was the derby hero for Wimbledon against MK Dons. from Th...

digisk 2 Mar, 2024

Kerr 'surprised' to get call from O'Shea about Ireland return

Brian Kerr will join John O’Shea’s coaching team as a ‘technical advisor’ for Ireland’s two internationals this month. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 1 Mar, 2024

Waterford GAA confirm new sponsor for football and hurling sides

Suir Engineering has been announced as the new sponsor on a three-year deal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/KkSg8wL

digisk 1 Mar, 2024