April 2026

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Chris Wood penalty gives Nottingham Forest slender lead over Aston Villa

New Zealand international scores only goal in first leg of the all-English Europa League semi-final. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tbDlP7v

digisk 30 Apr, 2026
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Ciarán Kilkenny and Con O'Callaghan named in Dublin's team for Leinster semi-final

Dubs make two changes for clash with Louth on Saturday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Tw8NLGf

digisk 30 Apr, 2026
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Kerry hold off Cork fightback to land Munster U20 football title

Captain Paddy Lane hit two late points to seal Kerry’s victory. from The 42 https://ift.tt/MRbAc9D

digisk 30 Apr, 2026
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Blow for Westmeath as star forward Luke Loughlin ruled out of Leinster semi-final

Loughlin has suffered a serious hamstring injury which will require surgery. from The 42 https://ift.tt/x8FHDVu

digisk 29 Apr, 2026
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Liverpool say Salah will be fit to play again before exit

Salah was forced off through injury against Crystal Palace last weekend, provoking speculation that his Liverpool career may have come to a ...

digisk 29 Apr, 2026
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PSG-Bayern a reminder of what football can be and what it has lost

It is hard to think of many matches in recent memory of such exhilarating attacking beauty. from The 42 https://ift.tt/VBmKqtH

digisk 29 Apr, 2026
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Ryan Manning scores for Southampton but Ipswich edge towards promotion with late equaliser

The draw kept Town a point ahead in the race for second place in the Championship but the Saints will have to settle for the play-offs. fr...

digisk 28 Apr, 2026
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PSG win nine-goal Champions League semi-final classic against Bayern

A stunning game unfolded at the Parc des Princes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/TwNLY78

digisk 28 Apr, 2026
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Lowry to play with 2025 Ryder Cup captain Bradley at this week's signature event

The Cadillac Championship takes place at Trump National Doral in Miami. from The 42 https://ift.tt/AmPT0W9

digisk 28 Apr, 2026
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Leinster have to 'wait and see' as Baird sidelined again

The 26-year-old is dealing with a setback after his return from a fractured leg. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DcneiEC

digisk 28 Apr, 2026
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'We know what we're about' - Guinness on Down toppling Donegal and McGuinness

Down’s goal-scorer basks in a sensational Ulster championship win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/b0OlJP3

digisk 28 Apr, 2026
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Beau Greaves becomes first woman to win PDC ranking title

The 22-year-old beat three former world champions at the Players Championship 11 in Milton Keynes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/nCKfE2D

digisk 27 Apr, 2026
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Omobamidele scores 100th-minute winner in stunning comeback, Sevilla in relegation danger

Inter Milan’s title charge was briefly interrupted by a draw at Torino. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LHsYczR

digisk 26 Apr, 2026
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Munster hurling drama: Cork beat Limerick, Waterford draw with Tipperary

Fintan O’Toole and Denis Hurley of the Echo provide immediate reaction in the aftermath of a big day in the Munster Hurling Championship. ...

digisk 26 Apr, 2026
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LIVE: France v Ireland, Women's Six Nations

Scott Bemand’s side are hoping to upset one of the top two in the Six Nations this evening. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Z4FoJtb

digisk 25 Apr, 2026
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Jim Furyk announced as USA captain for 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

It’s his second time as captain, after the American loss in 2018 at Le Golf National in France. from The 42 https://ift.tt/JTD3zUe

digisk 24 Apr, 2026
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Irish trio McCabe, O'Shea and Drinan named in teams of the season

Meanwhile, Shane Duffy will leave Norwich City this summer. from The 42 https://ift.tt/GxWiuV5

digisk 24 Apr, 2026
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'The past six weeks have been hell' - James McClean opens up about chronic hip injury

The Derry City has revealed that he has seen a specialist about his injury. from The 42 https://ift.tt/EC2uQ5z

digisk 23 Apr, 2026
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Kildare book Leinster U20 semi-final date with Meath after Westmeath refixture

The original quarter-final fixture was abandoned at half-time last week after a pitch inspection. from The 42 https://ift.tt/D2fHVba

digisk 23 Apr, 2026
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Roscommon's Daire Cregg to appeal red card at CAC hearing tonight

Cregg was shown a red card against New York which was upheld by the CHC. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bTKcHBI

digisk 23 Apr, 2026
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Clare U20 hurlers claim smash-and-grab scalp against 14-man Tipperary

Both teams qualify for the knockout stage alongside Cork. from The 42 https://ift.tt/uBLvPpF

digisk 22 Apr, 2026
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Super-sub sends Roscommon into Connacht U20 final with Galway win

6′ 6″ Ruairí Kilcline came off the bench to poach 1-2 for the Rossies, who face Mayo in the decider. from The 42 https://ift.tt/p0iU2kB

digisk 22 Apr, 2026
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'Proportionate for a major global sporting event': Ryder Cup organisers defend ticket prices

Chief officer says Adare Manor tournament made ‘as accessible as possible to a wide demographic of people’. from The 42 https://ift.tt/QbT...

digisk 22 Apr, 2026
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Galway hammering shows Kilkenny finding the ageing process difficult

Biggest Leinster defeat since 1990 has many feeling Kilkenny are among the also-rans. from The 42 https://ift.tt/tOXQgFN

digisk 22 Apr, 2026
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Liam Rosenior faces fan fury as Chelsea suffer Brighton hammering

Ferdi Kadioglu, Jack Hinshelwood and Danny Welbeck gave Albion a 3-0 win. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LQOVoXb

digisk 21 Apr, 2026
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Leicester relegated to League One a decade after Premier League triumph

A draw with Hull sealed back-to-back relegation for The Foxes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xLPW1Zn

digisk 21 Apr, 2026
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'I took the decision that I would work outside of Munster next season'

Mike Prendergast was disappointed not to get the top job in his native province. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Xzxpw5f

digisk 21 Apr, 2026
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Teenager Moody misses out on famous win after 2024 champion makes comeback

The 19-year-old from Halifax began his Crucible debut in blistering fashion with two centuries before falling to a 10-7 defeat. from The 4...

digisk 21 Apr, 2026
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Leinster are not ‘where we should be yet’

The province have set themselves up for a Champions Cup semi-final bout with Toulon. from The 42 https://ift.tt/IHMxFN4

digisk 21 Apr, 2026
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West Ham hang on to increase gap with relegation rivals Tottenham

The draw with Crystal Palace also confirmed Wolves’ relegation. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iy5tvNg

digisk 20 Apr, 2026
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McMillan's Munster find some mojo in much-needed win in Italy

The southern province got on top of Benetton early on and stayed there. from The 42 https://ift.tt/hLYeP7a

digisk 20 Apr, 2026
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Troy Parrott puts gloss on AZ's Dutch cup final win with 36th goal of season

Alkmaar cruised to a 5-1 victory over NEC with Dubliner adding fifth goal in injury time. from The 42 https://ift.tt/jfo5JkH

digisk 19 Apr, 2026
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Louth and Kildare through to Leinster SFC semis, Monaghan march on in Ulster

Defending champions Louth set up meeting with Dublin, while Monaghan will face Derry in the Ulster SFC semi-finals. from The 42 https://if...

digisk 19 Apr, 2026
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Lightning strikes twice as Galway hammer Kilkenny to start Leinster campaign

Galway’s unbeaten strike at home against Kilkenny stretches back to 2009. from The 42 https://ift.tt/H6Eqked

digisk 18 Apr, 2026
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Leinster's early dominance enough to hold off Ulster's late fightback

Leo Cullen’s team went 29-0 up before the home side scored three unanswered tries. from The 42 https://ift.tt/DJLt4mc

digisk 17 Apr, 2026
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Shane Lowry 11 shots off lead at RBC Heritage

Elsewhere, Padraig Harrington is tied for 12th, six shots off the lead at the Senior PGA Championship. from The 42 https://ift.tt/cs6AxOL ...

digisk 17 Apr, 2026
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LIVE: Ulster v Leinster, URC

The third-placed side host the fourth-placed side in Belfast from 7:45pm. from The 42 https://ift.tt/q14Xapi

digisk 17 Apr, 2026
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Dublin hand starting spots to championship newcomers for Leinster opener

Ger Brennan’s side head to Aughrim to face Wicklow on Sunday afternoon. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LPCa4Zi

digisk 16 Apr, 2026
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Troy Parrott watches from bench as AZ Alkmaar's European dream comes to end

Shakhtar Donetsk will next face the winners of Crystal Palace’s tie with Fiorentina, from The 42 https://ift.tt/K6Ic4lV

digisk 16 Apr, 2026
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Ludvig Aberg the first round clubhouse leader at RBC Heritage

Shane Lowry is in the early stages of his round. from The 42 https://ift.tt/zVApSUC

digisk 16 Apr, 2026
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O'Brien hits 0-10 as Cork U20s finish strong to eliminate Waterford

Cork came away with a three-point victory. from The 42 https://ift.tt/XqV3sMc

digisk 15 Apr, 2026
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Liverpool's Ekitike ruled out of World Cup with France

Didier Deschamps has confirmed the news after the 23-year-old suffered a serious injury against PSG. from The 42 https://ift.tt/6qG28s1

digisk 15 Apr, 2026
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'My instructions from AJ are to make the fight' – Eddie Hearn confident of Fury-Joshua

Britain’s former world heavyweight champions are set to finally face off after a July warm-up for Joshua. from The 42 https://ift.tt/EBGMi...

digisk 14 Apr, 2026
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Ireland beat Poland in Gdańsk rollercoaster for big World Cup qualifying boost

Carla Ward’s side win opening game of crucial double-header 3-2. from The 42 https://ift.tt/gouJ8wb

digisk 14 Apr, 2026
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Ghana appoint ex-Man United assistant ahead of crunch England clash

Carlos Queiroz, Alex Ferguson’s former number two, will be in charge of the country for their upcoming World Cup campaign. from The 42 htt...

digisk 13 Apr, 2026
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Byrne delivers another assured showing in Leinster's 10 shirt

The 26-year-old is enjoying a strong season. from The 42 https://ift.tt/dXGNjzc

digisk 13 Apr, 2026
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Szoboszlai says sorry to Liverpool fans after Man City incident

Meanwhile, Arne Slot admits the Reds will need a ‘very special’ performance to overturn their 2-0 deficit against PSG. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 13 Apr, 2026
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Roscommon hit 5-22 in Connacht quarter-final win in New York

Mayo next up for Mark Dowd’s side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kwh5bDM

digisk 12 Apr, 2026
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'I'm all for playing sh*t and winning' - Armagh boss Kieran McGeeney

Orchard find a way to win against a stubborn Tyrone side by 1-17 to 1-16. from The 42 https://ift.tt/27Lg8Di

digisk 12 Apr, 2026
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Ellen Walshe claims fifth national title as Irish Open concludes in Bangor

Jack Cassin also starred, setting a new Irish Senior Record on his way to a third title. from The 42 https://ift.tt/WvTg9Xd

digisk 12 Apr, 2026
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Shamrock Rovers midfielder Gary O'Neill reveals 'hammer blow' cancer diagnosis and recovery

O’Neill is determined to return to action after getting the all clear. from The 42 https://ift.tt/1JDTsML

digisk 11 Apr, 2026
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Late goals from Quirke and O'Regan help Cork to Division 1 title

Rebels win league title for the first time since 2019. from The 42 https://ift.tt/LMUahug

digisk 11 Apr, 2026
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Ulster put 40 points on La Rochelle to book place in Challenge Cup semi-finals

The province were too strong for Ronan O’Gara’s injury-hit team. from The 42 https://ift.tt/xlPndEM

digisk 10 Apr, 2026
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Jack Byrne's deflected shot sends Shamrock Rovers top for first time this season

The champions took an early lead against St Patrick’s Athletic and never wavered from that point on. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0KBJc6z

digisk 10 Apr, 2026
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McIlroy makes flying start to Masters second round, Rose the clubhouse leader

The action continues at Augusta. from The 42 https://ift.tt/0NScuyn

digisk 10 Apr, 2026
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Three League of Ireland games postponed due to unplayable pitches

Two Premier Division fixtures and one in the First Division called off. from The 42 https://ift.tt/eRUCrv7

digisk 10 Apr, 2026
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Cork snatch a late draw against Clare, Kerry far too strong for Waterford

Mayo have handed debuts to Hugh O’Loughlin and Cian McHale for Saturday’s Connacht championship opener against London. from The 42 https:/...

digisk 9 Apr, 2026
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Rory McIlroy shares the early clubhouse lead after helter-skelter 67 at Augusta

McIlroy and Sam Burns are safely in the clubhouse on five-under par. from The 42 https://ift.tt/FM0PkcJ

digisk 9 Apr, 2026
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'It has been a hell of a journey': Andy Robertson to leave Liverpool at end of the season

The Scotland captain has spent nine seasons with the Reds. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kWlXDGn

digisk 9 Apr, 2026
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Championship fever: Who wins Sam? And our favourite football moments from yesteryear

If you are stuck in a traffic jam behind a parked-up lorry, then this is the podcast for you. Declan, Fintan and Ronan have maneuvered their...

digisk 9 Apr, 2026
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Talks underway for Tyson Fury-Anthony Joshua fight at Croke Park, with Katie Taylor on the bill

The long-awaited All-British heavyweight showdown could land in Dublin, where Taylor intends to end her career. from The 42 https://ift.tt...

digisk 9 Apr, 2026
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PSG leave Liverpool with uphill task

The French side have the advantage ahead of the second leg at Anfield. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lnMaVTC

digisk 8 Apr, 2026
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Leinster's attack mixes the slick with the sloppy against Edinburgh

There was some excellent work in transition from Leo Cullen’s side again. from The 42 https://ift.tt/iph4wx7

digisk 8 Apr, 2026
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Kane gives Bayern Champions League first-leg advantage over Real Madrid

Luis Diaz scored the opener for Bayern Munich while Kylian Mbappe found the net for Real Madrid. from The 42 https://ift.tt/ET2fUiL

digisk 7 Apr, 2026
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Liverpool facing PSG pummelling if standards slip again - Slot

Liverpool face PSG in the Champions League after a humiliating defeat to Man City in the FA Cup. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bEu0S4B

digisk 7 Apr, 2026
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Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking - McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters

The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday. from The 42 https://ift.tt/aWtHr1M

digisk 7 Apr, 2026
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Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

Both Irish provinces must feel they have some momentum on their side. from The 42 https://ift.tt/2hJKBE9

digisk 7 Apr, 2026
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Shelbourne vulnerabilities clear to see as Shamrock Rovers triumph in five-goal thriller

Joey O’Brien’s side took a deserved first-half lead before giving up the initiative in an exciting Dublin derby. from The 42 https://ift.t...

digisk 6 Apr, 2026
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7-try Leinster survive a scare in wild Champions Cup clash with Edinburgh

The Scottish side led early in the second half after capitalising on a series of Leinster mistakes. from The 42 https://ift.tt/OvZ2RtS

digisk 5 Apr, 2026
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Ulster edge Ospreys to secure quarter-final spot

The Irish side will next meet La Rochelle in the Challenge Cup. from The 42 https://ift.tt/kAYpP3r

digisk 4 Apr, 2026
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Unbelievable scenes as Championship side Southampton stun Arsenal

Ireland internationals Ryan Manning and Finn Azaz were part of a memorable FA Cup victory for the Saints. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Ei7G6...

digisk 4 Apr, 2026
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Holders Wexford fall to Sligo in All-Island Cup opener as Galway down Peamount

Athlone Town and Shelbourne among winners on opening day. from The 42 https://ift.tt/bQDEhIT

digisk 4 Apr, 2026
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Chelsea score 7 to reach FA Cup semis

The Blues were too good for League One strugglers Port Vale. from The 42 https://ift.tt/lcuwPM0

digisk 4 Apr, 2026
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MacIntyre four clear at Texas Open after sizzling second-round 64

The Scottish player is showing brilliant form ahead of the Masters next week. from The 42 https://ift.tt/HbNCnkx

digisk 3 Apr, 2026
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Cork shuffle the deck with three changes for league final against Limerick

Micheál Mullins comes into the half-back line while Séamus Harnedy and William Buckley join the attack. from The 42 https://ift.tt/glT9EYt...

digisk 3 Apr, 2026
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Leona Maguire in top 10 in first round in Las Vegas, Seamus Power hits 71 in Texas

Tony Finau is the joint leader at the Valero Texas Open, with Tommy Fleetwood amongst the group a shot back. from The 42 https://ift.tt/AG...

digisk 2 Apr, 2026
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Luke Littler bid for third straight Premier League win thwarted by Gian van Veen

The world number one was beaten 6-5 by the Dutchman. from The 42 https://ift.tt/SkL20hY

digisk 2 Apr, 2026
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Louis Bielle-Biarrey wins Six Nations Player of the Tournament

The winger scored nine tries as France lifted the title. from The 42 https://ift.tt/uFgZInk

digisk 2 Apr, 2026
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Paul McGinley thinks Tiger Woods is in ‘last-chance saloon’ with golf career

The 15-time major winner said in a statement on Tuesday he was “seeking treatment and focusing on his health” following last week’s car cras...

digisk 1 Apr, 2026
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Déise rue missed chances as Tipperary edge tight battle in Dungarvan

The Premier escaped with victory over Waterford for the eighth year in a row. from The 42 https://ift.tt/b9xTFXi

digisk 1 Apr, 2026
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Four-goal Cork see off Limerick in Munster U20 championship opener

Cork got their campaign up and running with a 9-point win SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh. from The 42 https://ift.tt/Bo1sgiP

digisk 1 Apr, 2026