April 2025


Ruben Amorim: Europa League success will not save Manchester United’s season

This has been the Red Devils’ worst campaign of the Premier League era. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bB9cxXM

digisk 30 Apr, 2025

Six goals served up in Connacht U20 final as Mayo defeat Roscommon

Three points separated the teams at Tuam Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/g5cHsYL

digisk 30 Apr, 2025

Athlone native Sheehan named new Swansea City head coach

Sheehan has impressed in a caretaker role at the club since taking charge in February. from The 42 https://ift.tt/oIzeai6

digisk 30 Apr, 2025

Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic

The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club. from The 42 https...

digisk 30 Apr, 2025

On a night of frustration against PSG, Arsenal needed more from their captain

Arsenal’s lengthy, exhaustive set piece routines also hurt the atmosphere demanded by Mikel Arteta, who head to Paris a goal down to save th...

digisk 29 Apr, 2025

Real Madrid's Rudiger banned for six matches after Copa final red

Jude Bellingham was also sent off, but will not serve a ban after a review of the evidence found an error in the referee’s report, from Th...

digisk 29 Apr, 2025

O'Sullivan and Brecel take book quarter-final spots with quickfire wins

The pair took just over a quarter of an hour to progress to the next stage of the World Snooker Championship. from The 42 https://ift.tt/u...

digisk 28 Apr, 2025

'It's frustrating for us because we're finding there's a lack of communication'

UL Bohemians won the AIL final over the weekend without two players who were called up to the Ireland Six Nations squad. from The 42 https...

digisk 28 Apr, 2025

Ronnie O’Sullivan on brink of last eight as Judd Trump has eyes on €117,000 century prize

Former champion Luca Brecel will also come back requiring a single frame to complete a comprehensive win over Ding Junhui. from The 42 htt...

digisk 27 Apr, 2025

21-year-old Cooney stars as Clontarf dethrone Cork Constitution

Hugh Cooney produced a man of the match performance which included a try and to try assists. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pRm1oia

digisk 27 Apr, 2025

Seventh heaven: England hold off stirring France fightback to clinch Women’s Six Nations title

The Red Roses had led 31-7 inside 30 minutes but scraped past their opponents by a single point in the end. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Yik...

digisk 26 Apr, 2025

Galway United open All-Island Cup defence on a high with 95th minute winner

Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers enjoy big wins on opening weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/CSI2M4G

digisk 26 Apr, 2025

Munster's URC play-off hopes suffer blow with defeat in Cardiff

Discipline proved costly as Fineen Wycherley and Jack O’Donoghue saw yellow either side of half-time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/u8E1549

digisk 25 Apr, 2025

More drama as Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne show comeback spirit in 2-2 draw

Both sides held the lead on a dramatic night but couldn’t hold on as they remain locked on 19 points apiece. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Of...

digisk 25 Apr, 2025

LIVE: Shamrock Rovers v Shelbourne, Bohs v St Pat's - LOI Premier Division

Follow all the action from tonight’s League of Ireland fixtures. from The 42 https://ift.tt/U9YsPcf

digisk 25 Apr, 2025

One Cork change for Tipperary as Dalton replaces suspended Barrett

Throw-in at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday is 4pm. from The 42 https://ift.tt/uKCNe3m

digisk 24 Apr, 2025

Luke Littler stunned by Michael van Gerwen after Liverpool quarter-final collapse

Manchester United fan Littler was booed on to the stage at the M&S Bank Arena. from The 42 https://ift.tt/v9NO3K8

digisk 24 Apr, 2025

Zander Fagerson among Scots battling to be fit ahead of Lions squad announcement

Andy Farrell names his Lions squad in two weeks. from The 42 https://ift.tt/TwgKYf6

digisk 24 Apr, 2025

McCormack's 1-4 helps holders Tipperary return to Munster U20 hurling final

The defending champions defeated Waterford by seven points in the absence of senior stars Darragh McCarthy and Sam O’Farrell. from The 42 ...

digisk 23 Apr, 2025

Juventus drop out of Serie A top-four race after Parma defeat

The clash with Parma was one of four matches rescheduled from Monday due to the death of Pope Francis. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kpMlIYZ ...

digisk 23 Apr, 2025

Man City get huge Champions League boost with 95th-minute win over Aston Villa

Matheus Nunes scored dramatic late goal for 2-1 win to move Pep Guardiola’s side into third place. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yjcVHRb

digisk 22 Apr, 2025

Meath set up Leinster U20 football final rematch with Louth

The Royals edged out Kildare and Wee County too good for Dublin ahead of next Wednesday’s showdown. from The 42 https://ift.tt/sfkEVoK

digisk 22 Apr, 2025

What legacy will Marc Canham leave Irish football?

In a bombshell announcement today, the FAI announced their chief football officer is stepping away. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VWLref3

digisk 22 Apr, 2025

Finn Azaz scores as Middlesbrough play-off hopes hit, Shane Duffy on target for Norwich

Athlone native Alan Sheehan steered Swansea to a fifth consecutive Championship win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tCdGKSQ

digisk 21 Apr, 2025

Moment will live with me forever – Trent Alexander-Arnold puts Reds on brink

The defender came off the bench to score the winner 14 minutes from time at the King Power Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/fDKlInY

digisk 20 Apr, 2025

Inter Milan level with Napoli at top of Serie A after late Bologna winner

Riccardo Orsolini fired the winner against the reigning champions. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5pmv7Nt

digisk 20 Apr, 2025

O'Gara's La Rochelle finally snap losing streak

La Rochelle edged Bayonne by a single point for a first victory since 4 January. from The 42 https://ift.tt/NT29rIq

digisk 19 Apr, 2025

Verstappen grabs pole for Saudi Arabian Grand Prix

Championship leader Lando Norris crashed in the top 10 shoot-out and will start on the fifth row of Sunday’s race. from The 42 https://ift...

digisk 19 Apr, 2025

Ireland women edge Scotland in thrilling finish to World Cup qualification campaign

Ireland, already eliminated, ended Scotland’s World Cup hopes at the death despite Kathryn Bryce’s century. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1OC...

digisk 18 Apr, 2025

Burnley close in on immediate Premier League return but Sheffield United keep pressure on

Burnley will secure automatic promotion with a victory over Sheffield United at Turf Moor on Monday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/R8aDweT

digisk 18 Apr, 2025

Coleman and Harnedy named in Cork team to face Clare in Munster opener

Throw-in on Sunday is 2pm in Ennis. from The 42 https://ift.tt/J03eWBn

digisk 17 Apr, 2025

What's the key question facing each Leinster team in the hurling championship?

The round-robin action begins this Saturday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/st1mCMT

digisk 17 Apr, 2025

Shane Lowry seven back after leader Justin Thomas fires stunning 61 at RBC Heritage

Scottie Scheffler and Russell Henley are three shots off the lead. from The 42 https://ift.tt/M4JVSTk

digisk 17 Apr, 2025

Senior panellists star as Cummins' Tipperary U20s take down Clare in Sixmilebridge

The nine-point win strengthens their challenge to qualify for the Munster semi-finals. from The 42 https://ift.tt/fjTXcYH

digisk 16 Apr, 2025

Dermot Desmond accuses some Shamrock Rovers members' directors of acting against best interest of the club

Desmond has written to the members’ club following the exit of CEO John Martin, which he describes as a ‘significant setback to the club.’ ...

digisk 16 Apr, 2025

Connacht go back to the drawing board after Wilkins steps down

The Englishman felt the top job pulled him away from his strengths. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3So6nWm

digisk 16 Apr, 2025

Cork snatch Tipperary with late free to book Munster U20 final date with Kerry

Meanwhile in the minor football championship, Offaly progressed to the preliminary quarter-finals after defeating Laois. from The 42 https...

digisk 15 Apr, 2025

McCartney secures World Championships time as Walshe lowers own Irish record

Ellen Walshe became the first Irish woman to go under 1:59 in the 200m Freestyle. from The 42 https://ift.tt/7Eei9JB

digisk 15 Apr, 2025

Troubling times for Ireland 7s as concerns about its future grow

The IRFU has been reviewing whether the men’s programme is sustainable. from The 42 https://ift.tt/H3Ybqez

digisk 15 Apr, 2025

Shamrock Rovers too good for troubled Cork

The Leesiders’ difficult start to the season continued in slumping to this heavy defeat. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UMjY5ua

digisk 14 Apr, 2025

Shortt, McSharry and Wiffen impress on day 3 of Irish Open

Ellie McCartney also caught the eye. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YP0zR1T

digisk 14 Apr, 2025

20 minutes of Jordie Barrett class help Leinster to crush Glasgow

The All Blacks inside centre showed the range of his skills in the quarter-final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yxNAhie

digisk 14 Apr, 2025

Ireland's World Cup qualification dream dies after heartbreaking loss to Bangladesh

Ed Joyce’s side again blew a winning position at the World Cup qualifiers. from The 42 https://ift.tt/g8e4oKU

digisk 13 Apr, 2025

Italy defeat Scotland to secure first win of 2025 Women's Six Nations

Aura Muzzo’s double helped lift the Azzurre off bottom with two rounds remaining. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MZmRWOk

digisk 13 Apr, 2025

Ireland put it up to England before champions flex their muscle with second-half blitz in Cork

The all-conquering Red Roses stayed on track for a seventh straight Women’s Six Nations title. from The 42 https://ift.tt/daVe4xU

digisk 12 Apr, 2025

McLaren's Piastri claims Bahrain pole as Verstappen struggles

George Russell’s Mercedes completes the front row. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rvPMQmF

digisk 12 Apr, 2025

Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals

Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber’s side have scored 114 unanswered points in the knockout stages, keeping two clean sheets. from The 42 htt...

digisk 11 Apr, 2025

Mipo Odubeko sprung from bench to snatch late win for Shels against Bohs

Damien Duff’s side move to third after striker scores first Premier Division goal of the season at Tolka Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/...

digisk 11 Apr, 2025

McIlroy and Lowry in contention at the Masters after brilliant second rounds

The second round action continues at Augusta. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0ixCXjS

digisk 11 Apr, 2025

LIVE: Leinster v Glasgow Warriors, Champions Cup quarter-final

All eyes on the Aviva Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IcZHWlY

digisk 11 Apr, 2025

Scheffler makes strong start to Masters defence as Justin Rose takes early lead

Scottie Scheffler and Corey Connors both carded a four-under 68. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZERaUAc

digisk 10 Apr, 2025

Sam Bennett wins second stage in three days to extend lead at Région Pays de la Loire Tour

The Carrick-On-Suir rider holds a 14-second lead in the general classification ahead of tomorrow’s final stage. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 10 Apr, 2025

Nhat Nguyen reaches quarter-finals at European Championships

The Irish badminton star secured his ninth win from 13 matches this year. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zXFAEGU

digisk 10 Apr, 2025

Limerick fight back to draw with Waterford in Munster, setback for Galway in Connacht

There was also U20 football championship action in Ulster this evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/orFEWIf

digisk 9 Apr, 2025

Crowley can kick on with Munster and Ireland after sealing new deal

The 25-year-old considered an offer from Leicester but is staying put. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QjPzFrv

digisk 9 Apr, 2025

Unai Emery feels Marcus Rashford is enjoying his football again at Aston Villa

The 27-year-old is enjoying a fruitful loan spell following his January switch from Manchester United, from The 42 https://ift.tt/ki2xo3q ...

digisk 8 Apr, 2025

Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have Masters' pairings confirmed

Top-ranked defending champion Scottie Scheffler will play alongside Justin Thomas and US Amateur champion Jose Luis Ballester. from The 42...

digisk 8 Apr, 2025

Newcastle step up Champions League chase with Leicester win

Eddie Howe’s men are up to fifth in the table, level on points with fourth-placed Chelsea. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ulv7Ers

digisk 7 Apr, 2025

Kerry defeat Cork by ten points to move closer to Munster U20 final

Tipperary and Clare enjoyed victories at minor level tonight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LyZYSId

digisk 7 Apr, 2025

Munster go back to Bordeaux 25 years after a special day there

Leinster will face a tougher challenge against Glasgow but remain favourites to reach the final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9eH4OGK

digisk 7 Apr, 2025

Pep Guardiola: Man Utd supporters should be ashamed after Phil Foden chants

Man City boss says rival fans lacked class for vulgar songs about player’s mother. from The 42 https://ift.tt/z4CG5Yx

digisk 6 Apr, 2025

Lauren Walsh secures top-five finish at Joburg Open as Mimi Rhodes wins back-to-back LET events

Kildare golfer started final round in a tie for second but dropped to fourth after a 72. from The 42 https://ift.tt/OzMNmYd

digisk 6 Apr, 2025

Pat Ryan: 'Very disappointed with the second-half, it'll definitely keep the hype down'

Cork’s second-half slump an issue for their manager. from The 42 https://ift.tt/U5nE49F

digisk 6 Apr, 2025

Shels midfielder earns Ireland WNT recall after six-year international absence

The Shels stalwart has not featured in an Ireland squad since the summer of 2019. from The 42 https://ift.tt/2AspbN3

digisk 5 Apr, 2025

Shamrock Rovers prevail thanks to Galway man Gaffney

Stephen Bradley’s men edged a tight encounter at Eamonn Deacy Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IxLh3zP

digisk 4 Apr, 2025

Stalemate as challengers St Pat's miss chance to make mark against champions Shels

Sides played out a tense 0-0 draw in fronr of 5,374 at Richmond Park. from The 42 https://ift.tt/itSyZMo

digisk 4 Apr, 2025

Tipperary make five changes for league final against Cork

Throw-in on Sunday at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is 4pm. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FkOqdaY

digisk 4 Apr, 2025

LIVE: St Pat's v Shelbourne, Galway Utd v Shamrock Rovers - LOI Premier Division

The league leaders entertain the champions in the big game of the night. from The 42 https://ift.tt/I40mdBG

digisk 4 Apr, 2025

Fernandez fires Chelsea into fourth as pressure mounts on Postecoglou

Away fans chanted “you don’t know what you’re doing” at the beleaguered Tottenham boss. from The 42 https://ift.tt/KQ21sGP

digisk 3 Apr, 2025

Brian Hayes named to start as Cork reveal side for league final with Tipperary

Throw-in on Sunday in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh is 4pm. from The 42 https://ift.tt/r8RMXqZ

digisk 3 Apr, 2025

7 young footballers to watch in this summer's All-Ireland senior championship

Who is poised to break out in this summer’s championship? from The 42 https://ift.tt/BmxKfsP

digisk 3 Apr, 2025

Munster meet La Rochelle as ROG's men aim to rise from low ebb

Now 10th in the Top 14, La Rochelle hope the Champions Cup revives them. from The 42 https://ift.tt/x3Ig1wS

digisk 3 Apr, 2025

Liverpool's march towards Premier League title continues with win over Everton

Diogo Jota scored only goal of the game to re-establish 12-point lead at top. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8svD1ne

digisk 2 Apr, 2025

Tipperary and Clare get first wins in Munster U20 hurling championship

Tipperary won by six in Cork, Clare triumphed by seven against Waterford. from The 42 https://ift.tt/rheDnY1

digisk 2 Apr, 2025

Evan Ferguson endures tough night as Wolves take big step towards safety against West Ham

The Republic of Ireland striker was given his first start but missed a significant chance and was replaced at half-time. from The 42 https...

digisk 1 Apr, 2025

Returning Saka helps to secure Arsenal victory over Fulham

The Gunners closed the gap on Liverpool to nine points with a 2-1 win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/e2tqH6P

digisk 1 Apr, 2025

Prendergast parks 'disappointment' over Munster top job and looks forward to ROG reunion

Munster’s attack coach says Jack Crowley has not yet signed a new deal with the province, but signs are positive that he will stay. from T...

digisk 1 Apr, 2025

'In the last couple of weeks we've finished strongly, but it's over the 80 that we're worried about'

Jimmy insists that Sunday’s daunting-looking trip to Bordeaux is an ‘opportunity’ for Ulster. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tcb2EgM

digisk 1 Apr, 2025