January 2025

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Aston Villa's Duran joins Saudi club Al Nassr for reported €76.5 million

Duran will link up with Cristiano Ronaldo and Sadio Mane in the Al Nassr attack. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7vJHqEI

digisk 31 Jan, 2025
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'More eyes, not less' - Maro Itoje urges organisers to keep Six Nations on free-to-air TV

TNT Sport intend to bid for rights to the tournament in 2026. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pBqmKzR

digisk 31 Jan, 2025
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Maro Itoje says England ‘ready to go’ as they target Ireland upset

The Saracens second row insists that his team have the firepower to take on the Six Nations favourites. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3zBwJrv...

digisk 30 Jan, 2025
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How well do you remember Ireland's 2023 and 2024 Six Nations wins?

Let’s test out your knowledge from the last two years. from The 42 https://ift.tt/u2Z7Hg6

digisk 30 Jan, 2025
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Clarke moves to Saracens from Munster

Clarke rejoined Munster in November 2023. from The 42 https://ift.tt/GeajkHT

digisk 30 Jan, 2025
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Does the GAA care about the league? Their failure to promote it suggests not

16 years since a full house game in Croke Park launched the leagues, the GAA now seem blatantly ashamed of a competition ‘celebrating’ a cen...

digisk 30 Jan, 2025
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Prendergast set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Simon Easterby has faced some tough selection decisions for the Six Nations opener. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0iwETvk

digisk 29 Jan, 2025
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Ireland goalkeeper Travers joins Middlesbrough on loan

Middlesbrough are currently sixth in the Championship table. from The 42 https://ift.tt/SaBbCNp

digisk 29 Jan, 2025
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Furlong's absence means Bealham and younger guns must step up

Thomas Clarkson did well in November, while Jack Aungier has had his first call-up. from The 42 https://ift.tt/g8WUs1B

digisk 28 Jan, 2025
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UCD power into Sigerson Cup semi-final after 26-point win over MTU Kerry

TU Dublin and University of Limerick face off in tonight’s other quarter-final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7UocPtM

digisk 28 Jan, 2025
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Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs are on the cusp of NFL immortality

The Chiefs can rubberstamp their golden era and make NFL history with a third straight Super Bowl win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dZANxg0 ...

digisk 27 Jan, 2025
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What key talking points emerged after football league openers under new rules?

Dublin v Mayo, Tyrone v Derry, and Cork v Meath threw up plenty for our writers to digest. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Et2y1V3

digisk 27 Jan, 2025
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'I measure it in pain' - Conor McManus breaks silence on his intercounty retirement

Arguably Monaghan’s greatest ever footballer explains severe hip pain ended his county career. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iKko75d

digisk 27 Jan, 2025
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Wins for Louth, Roscommon, Antrim and Offaly on busy day of GAA action

Meanwhile, it ended all square between Longford and Limerick. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1MLd9eZ

digisk 26 Jan, 2025
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Cork get off to winning start against Meath with Taylor and Jones bagging goals

The teams were level 0-11 apiece at half-time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/TPXyvIH

digisk 25 Jan, 2025
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Kerry and Cork hand out debuts for opening round of league action

The Dublin and Tipperary hurling teams have also been named. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NJ86ecV

digisk 24 Jan, 2025
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Kyle Walker leaves Manchester City in AC Milan loan switch

The 34-year-old informed City of his wish to leave the club earlier this month. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Hh5uNsg

digisk 24 Jan, 2025
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Here's to Portugal becoming a major rugby destination

Ireland are set to visit Lisbon to face Os Lobos in a Test this summer. from The 42 https://ift.tt/JRmyo3x

digisk 24 Jan, 2025
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Irish international joins Sheffield United in €12 million deal

Tom Cannon has left Leicester to join the Championship promotion hopefuls. from The 42 https://ift.tt/orJCZP7

digisk 23 Jan, 2025
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Cork teenage star Leone Crowley wins world junior snooker title

18-year-old makes history in Morocco. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hO1KlbR

digisk 23 Jan, 2025
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Top-scoring tally from Ben Cunningham keeps UCC in the winning habit

Two Liam Collins goals kept it interesting right to the end. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UJaSKNh

digisk 22 Jan, 2025
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Six Nations to benefit from law enhancements for upcoming series

Referees set to be mic-ed up to explain decisions to crowds. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LrwgOuP

digisk 22 Jan, 2025
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MTU Kerry, UL and DCU reach Sigerson Cup last eight

The remaining Round 3 fixture takes place tomorrow night with Maynooth University hosting St Mary’s. from The 42 https://ift.tt/owvXktW

digisk 21 Jan, 2025
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Aston Villa suffer Champions League setback in Monaco

The result damages Unai Emery’s side’s hopes of a top-eight finish. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ansmwbp

digisk 21 Jan, 2025
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'Do something that scares you every day' - Kelly Cates' journey to Match of the Day presenter

Cates reflects on her career to date with The 42. from The 42 https://ift.tt/TX2jGQW

digisk 21 Jan, 2025
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Gavin White to captain Kerry senior footballers for 2025

Dr Crokes defender nominated to succeed Paudie Clifford. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5JRMWsw

digisk 20 Jan, 2025
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Here's this week's GAA schedule and TV coverage for inter-county, club and colleges

Plenty to look forward to as the 2025 leagues commence. from The 42 https://ift.tt/PVtfgG2

digisk 20 Jan, 2025
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Foden brace lifts six-goal Man City into fourth place

Jeremy Doku, Erling Haaland and James McAtee were also on target for Man City. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yDrSEwU

digisk 19 Jan, 2025
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'We are the worst team maybe in the history of Manchester United' - Ruben Amorim on latest defeat

Brighton secured a comfortable 3-1 victory at Old Trafford today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YhJjquI

digisk 19 Jan, 2025
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Peter Canavan and Maurice Deegan appointed to Football Review Committee

The pair will replace Malachy O’Rourke and Michael Murphy. from The 42 https://ift.tt/W2dRcFb

digisk 18 Jan, 2025
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Munster come up just short in rip-roaring battle with Northampton

The province scored four tries through Diarmuid Kilgallen and Calvin Nash. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zO8T3yN

digisk 18 Jan, 2025
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Connacht secure top seed in Challenge Cup last-16 after bonus point victory

The win over Cardiff also ensures them a home run to the competition’s semi-finals. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pQxcEyP

digisk 17 Jan, 2025
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Man United legend Denis Law dies aged 84

The former Scotland striker won two league titles with Man United as well as a European Cup in 1968. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gctsQH0

digisk 17 Jan, 2025
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Toulouse stars Dupont and Ramos question 'logic' of Champions Cup format

‘We find it hard to see things clearly in this competition and I don’t think we’re alone,’ says Antoine Dupont. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 17 Jan, 2025
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'We didn't give Colin any absolute guarantees' - FAI respond to Healy claims

The former Ireland WNT assistant coach issued a blistering statement this afternoon. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YP71hLn

digisk 16 Jan, 2025
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'That fight now generates so much money that it might be easier to suffer the costs of Croke Park'

Eddie Hearn says Croker is back on the agenda for Katie Taylor, but likely for the final time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QepfoFc

digisk 15 Jan, 2025
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Former Aston Villa boss Carla Ward appointed Ireland WNT head coach

Eileen Gleeson departed as head coach in December. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rL4S1Cl

digisk 15 Jan, 2025
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Diogo Jota rescues draw for Liverpool against impressive Nottingham Forest

Chris Wood had given second-placed Forest the lead. from The 42 https://ift.tt/qJiRdfI

digisk 14 Jan, 2025
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Brentford hit back to draw with Man City, Reece James saves Chelsea

Graham Potter got his West Ham spell up and running with a win over Fulham. from The 42 https://ift.tt/osT5aeK

digisk 14 Jan, 2025
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MTU Kerry knock UCC out of the Sigerson Cup

A seven-point win for the home team in Tralee tonight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/XxcE0FT

digisk 14 Jan, 2025
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Aston Villa sign Dutch international in €23 million deal

Donyell Malen has joined the Premier League club from Borussia Dortmund. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HDSBjqE

digisk 14 Jan, 2025
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O'Mahony steps up training ahead of Northampton, Daly enters return to play protocols

Munster have also confirmed that Head of Athletic Performance Ged McNamara has left his role with the province. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 13 Jan, 2025
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United to face Van Nistelrooy's Leicester in FA cup fourth round, Villa/Spurs the stand-out tie

Liverpool and Manchester City have been given ties away to lower-league opposition. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rFvdzET

digisk 12 Jan, 2025
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Man City put eight past neighbours Salford; Leeds avoid upset against Yorkshire rivals

James McAtee netted a hat-trick for City against the Class-of-’92-owned Salford. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mtENpwR

digisk 11 Jan, 2025
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Toulouse and 11-try Bordeaux-Begles through to Champions Cup last 16

The French sides go the better of the Sharks and Exeter today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FpaiCxf

digisk 11 Jan, 2025
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Impressive DCU overcome MTU Kerry in Sigerson Cup

Dublin senior Greg McEnaney grabbed a goal for the former champions. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mvwsO8G

digisk 10 Jan, 2025
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Ex-Premier League star Dean Windass suffering from dementia

The 55-year-old is an former Hull, Bradford and Aberdeen striker. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dwK8Ghz

digisk 10 Jan, 2025
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Sammie Szmodics faces spell on sidelines with ankle injury

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna hopes injury is not ‘very, very serious’. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ciOXGlf

digisk 10 Jan, 2025
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Seamus Coleman's Everton make winning start

Ireland international Jake O’Brien started in the victory over Peterborough, while Rocco Vata scored in Watford’s loss to Fulham. from The...

digisk 9 Jan, 2025
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Rising star Diallo commits future to Man United

The 22-year-old’s previous deal had been due to expire at the end of this season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pFWCJTj

digisk 9 Jan, 2025
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Setback for La Rochelle ahead of Leinster game as Latu suspended

The ban arose from an incident in last weekend’s French Top 14 win over Toulouse. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pRfCKT4

digisk 8 Jan, 2025
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Dani Olmo cleared to play for Barcelona by Spanish sports council

Green light for Olmo and Pau Victor to play on a temporary basis for Barcelona. from The 42 https://ift.tt/WDQksn0

digisk 8 Jan, 2025
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'Roy Keane is now, by far, the best pundit on TV'

Who is your favourite TV football pundit? from The 42 https://ift.tt/KoOhR1N

digisk 8 Jan, 2025
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Itoje, Willis, and Sarries' show of strength before their big battle with Munster

The English side showed some of their attacking quality against Bristol. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4L7oE9B

digisk 7 Jan, 2025
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Galopin Des Champs stands tall among the Gold Cup hopefuls

Domestic challenge thin on the ground numerically for the blue riband at Cheltenham in March. from The 42 https://ift.tt/uksMt2e

digisk 7 Jan, 2025
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Murray part of four Munster players back in training, Henderson available for Ulster

Both provinces are in Champions Cup action this Saturday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/81r0WXJ

digisk 6 Jan, 2025
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Win or bust - What Robbie Keane faces at Ferencvaros

Keane’s surprise move to the Hungarian champions is proof once again of his enormous self-belief. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hT2gPnZ

digisk 6 Jan, 2025
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'He’s going to Tranmere Rovers after this' - Roy Keane on Trent Alexander-Arnold

Liverpool boss Arne Slot defended the player after an error-strewn performance. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Mejl6r9

digisk 5 Jan, 2025
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English football's greatest rivals serve up old-school classic of chaos at Anfield

Liverpool remain in pole position to claim a record-equalling 20th league title after breathless 2-2 draw with Manchester United. from The...

digisk 5 Jan, 2025
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Liverpool and Manchester United share the spoils in Anfield thriller

It finished 2-2. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Bwc2tgb

digisk 5 Jan, 2025
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Saracens bounce back as Harry Byrne makes debut for beaten Bristol

Sarries moved to within a point of Pat Lam’s Bears with a bonus-point victory. from The 42 https://ift.tt/2E9tlgO

digisk 4 Jan, 2025
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Arsenal miss chance to put pressure on Liverpool as Brighton earn draw

Gunners took lead through 17-year-old Ethan Nwaneri but Joao Pedro equalised from penalty spot. from The 42 https://ift.tt/vK9Il3y

digisk 4 Jan, 2025
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In-form Irishman McNally nets Bristol City's winner, while Cork teenager bags first senior goal

Meanwhile, leaders Leeds were pegged back from 3-1 up away to Hull but stretched their unbeaten run to eight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/j...

digisk 4 Jan, 2025
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Darts: The perfect harmony of personality, timing, venue and atmosphere

Darts has a charm all of itself, cherish it while there is still an innocence. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iDu3J9H

digisk 4 Jan, 2025
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Bellingham grabs Real Madrid late Valencia win after Vinicius red

England star had earlier missed a penalty following stutter run-up. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gR3wUGL

digisk 3 Jan, 2025
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Luke Littler crowned World Darts champion with win over Michael van Gerwen

Littler jumped into a commanding lead from early on. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bZFYV06

digisk 3 Jan, 2025
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Mohamed Salah says Liverpool ‘far away from any progress’ on new contract

The 32-year-old has entered the final six months of his contract at Anfield. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xYjuMEg

digisk 3 Jan, 2025
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Limerick's Richie English calls time on inter-county career

English, who has recovered from two ACL tears, spent nine years in Treaty colours and won five All-Ireland medals. from The 42 https://ift...

digisk 3 Jan, 2025
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Luke Littler and Michael van Gerwen blast their way into World Championship final

Teenage sensation and three-time champion will square off for world glory at Alexandra Palace on Friday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8lpNA2...

digisk 3 Jan, 2025
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Late derby win lifts Jim Goodwin's Dundee United up to third in Scottish Premiership

Waterford native keeping newly promoted side grounded despite overtaking his former club Aberdeen. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nG3lf6x

digisk 2 Jan, 2025
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Nick Timoney signs two-year contact extension with Ulster

The 29-year-old was named man of the match in Ulster’s Christmas interpro victory over Connacht. from The 42 https://ift.tt/AwHIysh

digisk 2 Jan, 2025
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The 10 major questions around Gaelic football in 2025

What will the new Gaelic football look like? Are Kerry over the hill? Where will Michael Murphy be used, and much more. from The 42 https:...

digisk 2 Jan, 2025
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Luke Littler through to the semi-finals again at World Darts Championship

The 17-year-old eased through to the last four by beating Nathan Aspinall 5-2. from The 42 https://ift.tt/EwdlqWp

digisk 2 Jan, 2025
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'It wasn’t the ideal situation' – Arsenal squad struggling with virus

The Gunners came from a goal down to beat Brentford 3-1. from The 42 https://ift.tt/TMAd49g

digisk 1 Jan, 2025
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Arsenal produce fine response to come from behind and beat Brentford

Gabriel Jesus, Mikel Merino and Gabriel Martinelli scored on the road. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cldPg1k

digisk 1 Jan, 2025