June 2025

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How will eliminated teams reflect on 2025 Sam Maguire exit?

Monaghan, Dublin, Galway and Armagh all departed at the quarter-final stage over the weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hjakgPT

digisk 1 Jul, 2025
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Brazilian side Fluminense progress to Club World Cup quarter-finals as Inter crash out

Fluminense become the second Brazilian outfit to make the last eight after Palmeiras. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Brc1TzD

digisk 30 Jun, 2025
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Keenan and Gibson-Park get chance to remind everyone of their class

James Ryan will also make his Lions debut off the bench in Brisbane. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nmj54b0

digisk 30 Jun, 2025
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Rashford returns to Man United after Aston Villa decline option to buy

Rashford fell out of favour in Manchester under Ruben Amorim but it remains to be seen where his future lies. from The 42 https://ift.tt/t...

digisk 30 Jun, 2025
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Ireland secure bonus-point win over Georgia in U20 World Rugby Championships opener

Winger Paidi Farrell gets try in either half while Tom Wood, son of Keith, kicks 10 points. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xQzFIVD

digisk 29 Jun, 2025
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Pádraig Harrington wins the US Senior Open

53-year-old triumphs at The Broadmoor in Colorado. from The 42 https://ift.tt/59egT7B

digisk 29 Jun, 2025
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'I'm not going to make any rash decisions' - Padraic Joyce to take stock after Galway defeat

Meath boss Robbie Brennan hails ‘genius’ of Jordan Morris. from The 42 https://ift.tt/mvgxXI6

digisk 29 Jun, 2025
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Tyrone finish strong to advance as Dublin exit at quarter-final stage

61,659 attended the quarter-finals today. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wstgkp4

digisk 28 Jun, 2025
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Waterford crowned All-Ireland minor hurling champions for first time since 2013

Déise deserving winners over Clare in Thurles. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HzmAY3N

digisk 28 Jun, 2025
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Cork City keep first clean sheet of the season in goalless draw with out-of-form Pat's

Pat’s huffed and puffed against a hard-working but limited Cork City side at Turner’s Cross. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dgupOit

digisk 27 Jun, 2025
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Lions hope to 'create moments' as Irish crew get shot against Force

Mack Hansen was there in 2013 when the Brumbies beat the Lions. from The 42 https://ift.tt/z5kched

digisk 27 Jun, 2025
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Silver for Corby and bronze for McCartney at Euro U23 Championships, Walshe wins gold in Rome

Ellie McCartney added to 200m IM gold with bronze in the 100m breaststroke. from The 42 https://ift.tt/pqvwc8u

digisk 27 Jun, 2025
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Greg Taylor set to leave Celtic - reports

The left-back is reportedly on the verge of joining PAOK. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZAtU7r5

digisk 26 Jun, 2025
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Andy McEntee departs as Antrim senior football manager

Three-year term will not be extended. from The 42 https://ift.tt/O9H5VJL

digisk 25 Jun, 2025
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Kevin McStay relieved of duties as Mayo senior football manager

The county board confirmed the news in a statement tonight. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VTZNEGx

digisk 25 Jun, 2025
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Injury rules Denise O'Sullivan and Megan Campbell out of opening USA friendly

Pair will be assessed ahead of second game with world number one side on Sunday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/WeJCOSm

digisk 25 Jun, 2025
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Liverpool star Harvey Elliott scores twice to send Lee Carsley's England into U21 Euros final

Germany or France await in final after spectacular strike from midfielder sees off the Netherlands. from The 42 https://ift.tt/A6CwkVz

digisk 25 Jun, 2025
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Benfica beat Bayern to top group, Lyon appeal relegation to Ligue 2 by financial regulator

Benfica will face the runner-up in Group D which will be Chelsea or Esperance. from The 42 https://ift.tt/JvjpmH1

digisk 24 Jun, 2025
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Ireland U21 defender signs for newly-crowned League Two champions Doncaster

Elsewhere Ireland’s Robert Hennessy has been appointed as referee for the Euro U19 final this Thursday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/etCunEg...

digisk 24 Jun, 2025
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Dan Sheehan goes from ‘despising’ Ellis Genge to loving ‘funny bloke’ Lions prop

Sheehan and Genge have joined forces on the 10-fixture expedition Down Under. from The 42 https://ift.tt/g98tb6c

digisk 24 Jun, 2025
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Keith Andrews in advanced talks to become new Brentford manager

The 42 understands that the former Republic of Ireland international is now formalising his deal to take over at the Premier League club. ...

digisk 23 Jun, 2025
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'The body can only take so much' - Long-serving Down hero Mooney hints at retirement

Mooney made a huge impact for Down with two points off the bench in their All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final defeat to Galway. from The...

digisk 23 Jun, 2025
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'Leaving Man United, finding a new club… There’s a lot going on for her'

Ireland boss Carla Ward explains Aoife Mannion’s absence from the squad to face USA. from The 42 https://ift.tt/aEHx42c

digisk 23 Jun, 2025
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From chasing new signings to calling it quits - Damien Duff resigns at end of dramatic week

Dubliner’s dedication was intense until the spark went out on his transformative period at Tolka Park and in League of Ireland. from The 4...

digisk 22 Jun, 2025
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Feyi-Waboso sees red as France beat England in unofficial Test

Neither nation was at full strength for the non-capped clash. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kIyzm4Q

digisk 21 Jun, 2025
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All-Ireland champions Kerry draw Kildare as Dublin and Cork renew rivalries

Galway v Waterford and Meath v Tipperary the other ladies football quarter-finals. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9g2dGkn

digisk 21 Jun, 2025
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Mark English runs sub 1.44 in Paris Diamond League 800m

Letterkenny runs his second fastest ever time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/CRFw5gl

digisk 20 Jun, 2025
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Liverpool complete £100m club-record signing of Florian Wirtz

The deal for the 22-year-old Germany international could potentially become a British record as there are £16m of add-ons. from The 42 htt...

digisk 20 Jun, 2025
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Kerry make 5 changes ahead of Cavan quarter-final

Brian Ó Beaglaoich, Seán O’Brien, Conor Geaney, Diarmuid O’Connor and Seán O’Shea all come into the team. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dImze...

digisk 19 Jun, 2025
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'Just a special talent' - 20 years on from Galway's 'Terrible Twins' brilliance in All-Ireland final

Down senior boss Conor Laverty played in that game when Micheal Meehan and Sean Armstrong starred. from The 42 https://ift.tt/09jmpKD

digisk 19 Jun, 2025
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Callum Walsh's home comforts ahead of Saturday's headline bout may include 'goat yoga'

The world-rated Cork light-middleweight has become an accidental farmer in his own Los Angeles home. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QSJzuNB

digisk 19 Jun, 2025
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Ex-Southampton boss replaces Chris Wilder as Sheffield United manager

Ruben Selles is now in charge at the Blades. from The 42 https://ift.tt/I2Tgdx9

digisk 18 Jun, 2025
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'If you want to be a Lion, you have to adapt or you'll get left behind'

The Munster and Ireland lock is keen to make the most of his second Lions tour. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Q8esn1A

digisk 18 Jun, 2025
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Man City ease into Club World Cup campaign

Phil Foden scored inside two minutes against Wydad. from The 42 https://ift.tt/et98fYJ

digisk 18 Jun, 2025
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Jake Morris: 'We were embarrassed, a lot of soul-searching done over the winter'

The Premier have turned around their hurling fortunes in 2025. from The 42 https://ift.tt/whrAUND

digisk 18 Jun, 2025
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River Plate ease past Urawa, Dortmund held by Fluminense at Club World Cup

Under 12,000 fans attended River’s win at the 69,000-capacity Lumen Field in Seattle. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LC47vca

digisk 17 Jun, 2025
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Let another great Lions Test team debate begin...

Andy Farrell has many ways he could go with his frontline matchday 23. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cFj0Ipe

digisk 17 Jun, 2025
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Grit and guile sees Shelbourne inflict first home defeat in a year on St Patrick's Athletic

Ali Coote’s deflected strike in first half was enough for a 1-0 win to bring champions level on points with Saints. from The 42 https://if...

digisk 16 Jun, 2025
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Cardiff appoint highly rated Irish coach as new manager

Brian Barry-Murphy most recently worked as first-team coach at Leicester City. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hqVPdYy

digisk 16 Jun, 2025
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Drink driving prosecution against former Cork goalkeeper dismissed

Anthony Nash asked a garda, “Do you know who I am?” when he was arrested. from The 42 https://ift.tt/TYhsaQ7

digisk 16 Jun, 2025
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Bayern Munich put 10 goals past part-time Auckland at Club World Cup

The tournament’s second-game was utterly one-sided. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ePwiZom

digisk 15 Jun, 2025
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The state of play before the All-Ireland SFC and Tailteann Cup draws tomorrow

The games will take place on the weekend of 21-22 June. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cIvtM7P

digisk 15 Jun, 2025
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'Leinster are not a normal team. 19-0 up and they bring on RG Snyman'

Bulls boss Jake White said he needs more international players to close the gap. from The 42 https://ift.tt/reVS7p3

digisk 14 Jun, 2025
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Old guard of O'Callaghan and Kilkenny inspire Dublin to a nervy win to finish second

Dublin secure home tie next weekend while Derry exit the championship. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FHNJ8pv

digisk 14 Jun, 2025
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Meath stun Kerry with nine-point win to claim All-Ireland quarter-final place

The result also means Kerry will have a home preliminary quarter-final in Killarney next weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/PUG8vV5

digisk 14 Jun, 2025
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Philly McMahon lands first management job with Naas senior footballers

The eight-time Dublin All-Ireland winner takes charge of Kildare champions. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8WOuq5P

digisk 13 Jun, 2025
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Real Madrid sign €63 million River Plate teenager

Franco Mastantuono will play in the Club World Cup this summer with the Argentine club before moving to the Spanish capital. from The 42 h...

digisk 13 Jun, 2025
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McIlroy unravels after strong start at US Open, Lowry struggles

Rory McIlroy is four-over after a testing morning as the season’s third Major got underway at Oakmont. from The 42 https://ift.tt/GBHUbjY ...

digisk 12 Jun, 2025
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3 winners and 3 losers from Ireland's latest international window

Max O’Leary was among the players to impress. from The 42 https://ift.tt/93cNq0Q

digisk 11 Jun, 2025
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Jack Grealish left out of Manchester City’s Club World Cup squad

The England international was not included in the 27-man travelling party published by the Premier League club on Wednesday. from The 42 h...

digisk 11 Jun, 2025
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A game soon forgotten but it does pose the question: just what do we want from Ireland?

Protests from home supporters lead to introspection and a broader examination of self, and the beliefs we hold. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 10 Jun, 2025
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Seoirse Bulfin steps down as Westmeath hurling boss

Statement from the county board confirmed he departs after just one year in the job. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Ifdp5bT

digisk 10 Jun, 2025
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Mark English breaks Irish record with 800m win in Netherlands

The Donegal native became the first Irish man to run under 1:44. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1mjIk3Z

digisk 9 Jun, 2025
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Bealham's Lions delight as Farrell's men get up and running

A 24-man squad will travel to Portugal tomorrow to get training underway. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MwaR0BL

digisk 9 Jun, 2025
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Shane Lowry tied for 12th at Canadian Open despite rousing start to final round

Offaly native was five-under par through first four holes to briefly hold solo lead. from The 42 https://ift.tt/JXhpODb

digisk 8 Jun, 2025
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Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Luxembourg?

Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side are aiming to maintain a three-match unbeaten run. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RoLpNQA

digisk 8 Jun, 2025
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Alcaraz saves three match points to beat Sinner in French Open final for the ages

Spaniard produced an astonishing fightback from two sets down to overcome world number one 4-6, 6-7 (4/7), 6-4, 7-6 (7/3), 7-6 (10/2). fro...

digisk 8 Jun, 2025
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'We go into a knockout phase. Everything ramps up' - Cats boss Lyng moves on quickly

Leinster title number 77 for Kilkenny and it is greeted with some low-key celebrations. from The 42 https://ift.tt/K7g8EcM

digisk 8 Jun, 2025
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'We were embarrassed here the last time. For us to get over the line is huge' - Cork boss Ryan

Munster winning manager reflects after Rebels dethrone Limerick. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wkSVW1t

digisk 7 Jun, 2025
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Cork land Munster title with dramatic penalty shootout victory over Limerick

43,518 watched on for the provincial decider. from The 42 https://ift.tt/p1nWRsI

digisk 7 Jun, 2025
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Westmeath and Offaly rack up wide-margin wins to book quarter-final spots

Laois and New York’s respective seasons came to an end on Saturday afternoon. from The 42 https://ift.tt/AtycOrq

digisk 7 Jun, 2025
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Late Sarr goal denies Ireland win at home to Senegal

It finished 1-1 at the Aviva Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/w12rAOs

digisk 6 Jun, 2025
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Here's the full list of winners from this year's FAI international awards

Robbie Brady and Kyra Carusa land big honours as Denis Irwin and Olivia O’Toole induced into FAI Hall of Fame. from The 42 https://ift.tt/...

digisk 6 Jun, 2025
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Ireland U21s suffer defeat in Croatia

Fabijan Krivak scored the game’s only goal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cko1SnR

digisk 6 Jun, 2025
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Cahalane and Healy start for Cork, star names return for Limerick

Ger Millerick is ruled out through injury and Brian Roche drops to the bench. from The 42 https://ift.tt/eVupPbW

digisk 5 Jun, 2025
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17-year-old Yamal stars as Spain beat France in 9-goal thriller

Luis de la Fuente’s men have set up a showdown with Portugal. from The 42 https://ift.tt/G8a0vQI

digisk 5 Jun, 2025
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Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Senegal?

Manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has some tricky calls to make. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HwAv2Rn

digisk 5 Jun, 2025
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Ex-Arsenal player jailed for drug smuggling plot

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was arrested in September last year after officers seized roughly 60 kilograms of cannabis. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 5 Jun, 2025
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Ronaldo overcomes selfie-seeking pitch invader to fire Portugal into Nations League final

An enthusiastic fan wanted a selfie with Ronaldo ahead of kick-off against Germany. from The 42 https://ift.tt/vSNrdjm

digisk 4 Jun, 2025
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Chelsea complete reported €35 million deal for Liam Delap

The 22 year-old scored 12 Premier League goals for Ipswich this season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/uF7x6nU

digisk 4 Jun, 2025
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Casey emerges as Irish leader in a refreshed summer squad

Even with 11 uncapped players included, there are some unlucky to be left out. from The 42 https://ift.tt/CPzeVrS

digisk 4 Jun, 2025
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Belfast player invited to NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves pre-draft workout

CJ Fulton will get a chance to impress at Minnesota Timberwolves before the NBA draft later this month. from The 42 https://ift.tt/jaJq2tm...

digisk 4 Jun, 2025
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'We've got to believe that we can beat anyone' - Ireland learn potential play-off opponents

Carla Ward’s side have another shot at promotion to League A in October. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5XFGJO0

digisk 3 Jun, 2025
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Ireland beat Slovenia at Páirc Uí Chaoimh but fall short of four-goal win needed for top spot

Carla Ward’s side head for the Nations League play-offs in October. from The 42 https://ift.tt/9GzbulI

digisk 3 Jun, 2025
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'United said they didn't want to sell me' - Fernandes confirms he rejected Saudi move

Reports said Al Hilal were willing to pay United up to €119 million for the 30-year-old. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ejWYURQ

digisk 3 Jun, 2025
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'Not one ounce of energy put into thinking about the Champions Cup semi-final is going to change anything'

Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber says Northampton Saints defeat ‘water under the bridge’ from his own perspective. from The 42 https://ift.tt/A...

digisk 3 Jun, 2025
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'It's the whole calendar. I don't know who's in charge but it definitely needs to be looked at'

Carla Ward and Katie McCabe address congested fixture scheduling and the confusing Nations League format ahead of tonight’s meeting with Slo...

digisk 3 Jun, 2025
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New Ireland call-up responds to Stephen Bradley's 'worst I've ever seen him' criticism

Josh Honohan admitted he did not have his best game against Galway. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nT2vOyD

digisk 2 Jun, 2025
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'I’ll bring some tissues next time' - Verstappen and Russell snipe at each other over collision

George Russell felt Max Verstappen should have been disqualified following a collision at the Spanish Grand Prix. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 1 Jun, 2025
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Fourth for Coscoran in 3000m while Mawdsley takes seventh in 200m in Philadelphia

The pair were competing at the Grand Slam Track event. from The 42 https://ift.tt/SixtNDf

digisk 1 Jun, 2025
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Alcaraz battles his way into French Open quarter-finals as Swiatek rallies to progress

Reigning champion Alcaraz defeated American Ben Shelton as Swiatek keeps her bid for a fourth straight title alive. from The 42 https://if...

digisk 1 Jun, 2025