January 2026

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Chelsea seal remarkable comeback victory over West Ham

Liam Rosenior’s side had been 2-0 down at half-time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/e8BU46x

digisk 31 Jan, 2026
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Parrott on target again as AZ Alkmaar lose out in Eredivisie

AZ Alkmaar suffered a 3-1 defeat to NEC Nijmegen. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VPnipO1

digisk 31 Jan, 2026
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Seamus Power shoots 66 to remain in contention at Farmer's Insurance Open

Justin Rose is four shots clear after another impressive round at Torrey Pines. from The 42 https://ift.tt/XhlZb1g

digisk 31 Jan, 2026
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Munster suffer fourth URC defeat in 5 games against Glasgow

Both sides were without their internationals, but Franco Smith’s charges bossed matters for most of the contest. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 30 Jan, 2026
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3 Connacht academy players sign pro contracts

Fiachna Barrett, Seán Naughton and Matthew Victory have all been rewarded for their progress. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6JiOXz4

digisk 30 Jan, 2026
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Robbie Keane's 4-0 defeat to Forest sets up possible Celtic clash

Aston Villa also secured place in top two with stunning late comeback in five-goal thriller. from The 42 https://ift.tt/5Ykb6jN

digisk 30 Jan, 2026
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Here's who has qualified for the Europa League knockouts - and who they can face in the next round

Pairings will be finalised in a draw tomorrow, with Robbie Keane potentially facing a return to Celtic. from The 42 https://ift.tt/yUj4mop...

digisk 29 Jan, 2026
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Aki pays price for 'verbal abuse' but he has Ireland's support

The 35-year-old will be available to return for the last two rounds of the Six Nations. from The 42 https://ift.tt/luc74BX

digisk 29 Jan, 2026
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Irish U21 international Glory Nzingo returns to Pat's

Elsewhere, Derry City have further bolstered their squad with the loan signing of Henry Rylah from Charlton. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Rt...

digisk 29 Jan, 2026
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Leinster scrum-half Foley joins Ospreys on short-term loan

26-year-old to cover international call-ups and injuries at Welsh side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/a63xPUN

digisk 28 Jan, 2026
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'Disappointing' and 'unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations

Officials from Sport Ireland and Rowing Ireland appeared before politicians today following allegations of athlete welfare within rowing’s h...

digisk 28 Jan, 2026
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Rosenior shuts down 'unrealistic' Palmer from Chelsea to Man United rumours

Speculation has emerged that the 23-year-old is unsettled at Stamford Bridge. from The 42 https://ift.tt/d0n5wBO

digisk 27 Jan, 2026
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Derry's Slaughtneil set to appoint All-Ireland-winning boss Austin O'Malley as manager

O’Malley guided Cuala to All-Ireland glory after helping them to a first Dublin senior championship. from The 42 https://ift.tt/I9OMRi5

digisk 27 Jan, 2026
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Round 1 reflections, the Clifford rule, and new Dublin-Mayo era

Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue look back on the first weekend of the National League campaign, before turning their attention to big upcomi...

digisk 27 Jan, 2026
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Frank Lampard's Coventry falter at Norwich

The Sky Blues remain top of the Championship, three points ahead of second-place Middlesbrough. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ezDXf9W

digisk 26 Jan, 2026
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Everton fight back to frustrate Leeds

James Justin opened the scoring for the visitors before Thierno Barry equalised. from The 42 https://ift.tt/RHnJP4c

digisk 26 Jan, 2026
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Derry City sign Portuguese winger

Kévin dos Santos has joined the club on a two-year deal from Atletico Ottawa. from The 42 https://ift.tt/3EipKZj

digisk 26 Jan, 2026
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Aaron McEneff leaves Shamrock Rovers for Glentoran

Declan Devine hailed the signing of ‘one of the top midfielders on the island of Ireland.’ from The 42 https://ift.tt/ziXKmBp

digisk 25 Jan, 2026
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Carrick is rewarded for taking a gamble where Arteta's dreary Arsenal show old faults

Arsenal left themselves open to bad luck by ceding control in the first half while wasting most of the second half with more utterly sterile...

digisk 25 Jan, 2026
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Cunha's stunning strike shocks Arsenal in thrilling United win

United were 3-2 winners in a classic at the Emirates Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/16YKdht

digisk 25 Jan, 2026
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Shamrock Rovers sign Ireland international Ellen Molloy in major statement of intent

Molloy confirms move to Tallaght following Wexford departure. from The 42 https://ift.tt/a8zshe6

digisk 24 Jan, 2026
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Malone goal helps Donegal grab victory in Croke Park against Dublin

The winners were ahead by six at half-time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tyJ3Awv

digisk 24 Jan, 2026
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'Coming back to tighthead felt like putting on your old pair of shoes'

Tom O’Toole is determined to be part of an improved Ulster set-piece against Scarlets in the URC this weekend. from The 42 https://ift.tt/...

digisk 24 Jan, 2026
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Late West Brom equaliser cancels out Max O'Leary's debut gaffe

The Baggies rescued a late point with a 1-1 draw to stop the rot of 10-straight away defeats. from The 42 https://ift.tt/T4RfQp8

digisk 23 Jan, 2026
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Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons

Munster recovered from a 20-7 deficit to end their four-game losing streak and avoid a first-ever home loss to the Dragons. from The 42 ht...

digisk 23 Jan, 2026
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Winning run under Martin O'Neill ends as 10-man Celtic let two-goal lead slip

Meanwhile, Aston Villa secured their place in the last 16 of the Europa League. from The 42 https://ift.tt/W91036v

digisk 22 Jan, 2026
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'For the first time in history, no Brit was arrested during a World Cup. Imagine! - Infantino dig at British fans

FIFA president also defended ticket prices for this summer’s tournament. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hPmRXF3

digisk 22 Jan, 2026
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Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris

James Tracy, Murray and Gav assess Andy Farrell’s 37-man squad and some battles in key positions ahead of the championship curtain-raiser on...

digisk 21 Jan, 2026
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Could Wales go on strike during the Six Nations? Steve Tandy says it's just 'speculation'

Steve Tandy says he will be in constant dialogue with players about any frustrations amid proposed cutting of one of its professional sides....

digisk 20 Jan, 2026
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Rodri sees red as brilliant Bodo Glimt tear Man City asunder

A 3-1 defeat in Arctic Circle flattered away side as hopes of avoiding Champions League play-off round suffer blow. from The 42 https://if...

digisk 20 Jan, 2026
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'I need to drive that up another step and make sure I'm demanding standards of the players around me'

Tom Wood – son of Keith – determined to make experience count as a leader for Ireland U20s. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0nDmZVp

digisk 20 Jan, 2026
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Munster's inability to hold momentum costs them against Castres

Clayton McMillan’s side twice got into the lead but quickly gave it up. from The 42 https://ift.tt/OJeUsfk

digisk 19 Jan, 2026
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Walsh and Comer's injury woes continue with both absent for start of National League

Galway also do not yet know whether Paul Conroy and Peter Cooke will be available for this season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/fUeh8zF

digisk 19 Jan, 2026
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Leinster to face Edinburgh as Champions Cup last-16 ties confirmed

Munster travel to Exeter in the Challenge Cup as Ulster and Connacht play at home to URC opposition. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nI0fzPj

digisk 18 Jan, 2026
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Mark English breaks another Irish indoor record - for second time in four days

Donegal man lowers his 800m mark in Luxembourg, having just bettered 600m record. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ykMmWYH

digisk 18 Jan, 2026
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Aidan O'Connor points the way as Limerick see off Waterford

Treaty win a fourth Munster Hurling League from past six attempts. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4K97rvY

digisk 17 Jan, 2026
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West Brom rally from two goals down but Middlesbrough strike late to snatch victory

The result consigns West Brom to their 14th league defeat of the season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QshmM3y

digisk 16 Jan, 2026
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Loughlin and Wallace impress as Westmeath rally from eight points down to clinch O'Byrne Cup

Westmeath got the better of Kildare in the final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8fEcyre

digisk 16 Jan, 2026
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Winning 'straight shootout' with Stade would be massive for Ulster - Harry Sheridan

Northern province can top the group should they defeat the Parisians. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cK4a2lw

digisk 16 Jan, 2026
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World champion Luke Littler crashes out at Bahrain Masters

Gerwyn Price secured a comprehensive 6-2 quarter-final win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/CoHDvQA

digisk 16 Jan, 2026
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Ulster duo sign contract extensions

Rob Herring and Sam Crean have committed their futures to the province. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MLwCiNS

digisk 15 Jan, 2026
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Connacht hooker warns against complacency as they try to rescue Challenge Cup campaign

Dylan Tierney Martin says the Irish province can take nothing for granted when they take on Top 14 basement side Montauban. from The 42 ht...

digisk 15 Jan, 2026
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UCC thriller a good omen while Monaghan and Donegal reach Dr McKenna Cup final

Elsewhere, it’s the end of the road for St Mary’s, MTU Cork and ATU Sligo after Round 2B defeats this evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/...

digisk 14 Jan, 2026
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Sadio Mane goal sees Senegal beat Mo Salah's Egypt to reach AFCON final

Former Liverpool striker produced decisive moment in the 78th minute. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gLfF0nE

digisk 14 Jan, 2026
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Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby

Scott Robertson’s tenure to date has been the subject of damning internal feedback from senior All Blacks. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MAVl...

digisk 14 Jan, 2026
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Docuseries about tennis great Andre Agassi coming to Apple TV

The programme is directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith. from The 42 https://ift.tt/4l5oJeA

digisk 13 Jan, 2026
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Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment until end of the season

Carrick has been chosen to lead United after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/C8jQEy1

digisk 13 Jan, 2026
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'Player safety had to be taken into account' - Murphy on cancellation of Ulster v Cheetahs game

The Ulster head coach says his side has parked their frustrations and are fully focused on facing Stade Francais. from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 13 Jan, 2026
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Carbery on the hunt for another medal with UBB before homecoming

The 30-year-old is part of a Bordeaux squad who are defending their Champions Cup title. from The 42 https://ift.tt/sArOmJw

digisk 12 Jan, 2026
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FA Cup draw pairs Keith Andrews' Brentford with giant killers Macclesfield

Meanwhile, Newcastle travel to Aston Villa in the only confirmed all-Premier League tie. from The 42 https://ift.tt/p57fVeZ

digisk 12 Jan, 2026
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The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

Some very early permutations and predictions ahead of the final round of pool games. from The 42 https://ift.tt/YiQeWI0

digisk 12 Jan, 2026
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Is í an teanga a nascann sinn - An Ghaeltacht ag ceiliúradh bua stairiúil ag Páirc an Chrócaigh

Deir Dara Ó Cinnéide go bhfuair An Ghaeltacht tacaíocht ó phobail Ghaeltachta ar fud na hÉireann agus ó dhiaspora Chorca Dhuibhne is iad ag ...

digisk 12 Jan, 2026
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Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

Harlequins meanwhile hammered Stormers to book their place in the knockout round. from The 42 https://ift.tt/wzs302V

digisk 11 Jan, 2026
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Cork City appoint ex-Celtic midfielder Barry Robson as club's new manager

Robson was most recently in charge of Raith Rovers, who sacked him earlier this season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/KUxEcv9

digisk 11 Jan, 2026
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Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin. from The 42 https://ift.tt/10WpHcq

digisk 10 Jan, 2026
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Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death shootout after epic Bournemouth clash

Magpies equalised in 95th minute before two late goals in extra-time sent tie to penalties. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ZrghOQC

digisk 10 Jan, 2026
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Olympian Jude Gallagher among winners at National Elite Championships

Busy opening evening at National Stadium. from The 42 https://ift.tt/o9iKcbR

digisk 9 Jan, 2026
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Kilkenny carpenter Niall Culleton secures PDC Tour card

‘It’s amazing. Winning the tour card is the start of it.’ from The 42 https://ift.tt/69NPkxh

digisk 9 Jan, 2026
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Real Madrid beat Atletico to set up Clasico Super Cup final

Elsewhere, Paris Saint-Germain beat Marseille on penalties to win a topsy-turvy French Champions Trophy in Kuwait from The 42 https://ift....

digisk 8 Jan, 2026
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Down GAA to discuss motion to withdraw county teams from Allianz Leagues

Saval GAC will put forward their motion at a meeting of the Down County Board next Thursday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UcqY6sX

digisk 8 Jan, 2026
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'I never felt more sad' - Szoboszlai on Hungary's World Cup qualifier loss to Ireland

Troy Parrott broke Hungarian hearts in Budapest. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Cjuaepk

digisk 7 Jan, 2026
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Kellie Harrington set to compete at the National Elite Championships

The 36-year-old Olympian confirmed she was coming out of retirement last year. from The 42 https://ift.tt/UNHw8mQ

digisk 6 Jan, 2026
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AFL-bound Kobe McDonald doing 'some magic things' at Mayo training - Moran

The teen sensation is part of the Mayo set-up ahead of his move to St Kilda later this year after completing his Leaving Cert. from The 42...

digisk 6 Jan, 2026
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Man City facing defensive crisis after Gvardiol blow

Both the club’s centre backs went off injured against Chelsea. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6f7cRbZ

digisk 5 Jan, 2026
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Celtic appoint Martin O'Neill as manager until end of the season

The 73-year-old stepped in as caretaker boss for eight games following Brendan Rodgers’ exit in October. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LW2Adk...

digisk 5 Jan, 2026
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Reality TV the most likely route to riches now for unfailingly shambolic Manchester United

Live sackings with interactive fan engagement are the future for football’s empire of chaos. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Owq6iZl

digisk 5 Jan, 2026
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Ruben Amorim insists he is Man United's manager, not just their head coach

The Portuguese coach had alluded to frustration behind the scenes in the build-up to today’s match. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kyzBaUu

digisk 4 Jan, 2026
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Athenry crowned All-Ireland champions for first time since 1977 after St Finbarr's replay

Galway side win by two points in Thurles. from The 42 https://ift.tt/JGILBqQ

digisk 3 Jan, 2026
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Ireland star Erin King returns as Wolfounds win Celtic Challenge clash

King played for the first time since sustaining a significant knee injury against England last April. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dESCGPl

digisk 3 Jan, 2026
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Ulster down Munster with second-half blitz to surge to second in URC

Richie Murphy’s men scored three second-half tries to earn victory in the snow in Belfast. from The 42 https://ift.tt/V04TUxO

digisk 2 Jan, 2026
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Mattie Donnelly goal helps Tyrone to opening win over Armagh in McKenna Cup

Crowd of 7,180 in Armagh for opening round of pre-season competition. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bPzsUBp

digisk 2 Jan, 2026
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LIVE: Ulster v Munster, URC

Follow all the action as it happens in Belfast. from The 42 https://ift.tt/aTtbYqI

digisk 2 Jan, 2026
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'I've heard great things' - New Celtic signing backs under-fire manager Nancy

Julian Araujo has joined Celtic on loan from Bournemouth. from The 42 https://ift.tt/8p9mRlj

digisk 2 Jan, 2026
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Tipperary and Waterford name teams for Munster Hurling League clash

Dublin have also confirmed their side to play their O’Byrne Cup opener against Laois. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0MAFTXq

digisk 1 Jan, 2026
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Liverpool left frustrated by Leeds

Meanwhile, Crystal Palace were held by Fulham. from The 42 https://ift.tt/21vOh4L

digisk 1 Jan, 2026