Kellie Harrington named on Ireland team for European Championships
The42by Stephen Barry·29 Aug 2026
KELLIE HARRINGTON’S RETURN to international boxing will continue with her first appearance at a benchmark-event level since her Paris Olympics gold medal.
'I didn't hear it, but if I'd heard it at the time, there might have been a different scene in the ring'
The42by Gavan Casey·29 Aug 2026
TRAINER ROSS ENAMAIT considers there to have been two distinct phases to Katie Taylor’s decade-long professional career: pre-calf tear and post-calf tear.
'We crave these days' - Waterford's enduring force chases senior club hurling glory
The42by Stephen Barry·29 Aug 2026
FOR SOMEONE AS acclaimed as Jamie Barron on the hurling field, there are just a few coveted medals that would elevate his legacy.
'Jonah Lomu threaded different worlds, his identity was quite fragmented'
The42by Ciarán Kennedy·29 Aug 2026
NOTHING ABOUT JONAH Lomu’s life was simple. One of the greatest rugby players of all time, Lomu’s life was cut cruelly short by the disease that had made much of his playing career a struggle.
FAI's new National League gets underway with arrival of Mayo FC piquing interest
The42by David Sneyd·29 Aug 2026
AT THE LAUNCH of the FAI’s new National League, which sees 15 amateur clubs begin a truncated season today before a full campaign in 2027, organisers were at pains to point out that it is not...
Dundalk overcome Drogheda in five-goal thriller
The42by Barry Landy·28 Aug 2026
Drogheda United 2 Dundalk 3 Barry Landy reports from Sullivan & Lambe Park THE WEE COUNTY bragging rights went north to Dundalk at the end of the fourth and presumably final Louth derby of the...
Drama at the death as Galway snatch late equaliser against Shelbourne
The42by Paul Madden·28 Aug 2026
Galway United 1 Shelbourne 1 Paul Madden reports from Eamonn Deacy Park THERE WAS DRAMA at the death in Deacy Park as Jimmy Keohane’s late finish earned a vital draw for Galway against Shelbourne...
Cherki makes his point to Maresca as Man City sparkle
The42by AFP·28 Aug 2026
Premier League: Crystal Palace 1 Man City 4 RAYAN CHERKI PROVED his point to Enzo Maresca as the Manchester City star’s brilliant double inspired a 4-1 rout of Crystal Palace on Friday.
Bohemians sink Sligo Rovers to continue gaining ground at the top
The42by Paul O'Hehir·28 Aug 2026
Bohemians 3 Sligo Rovers 0 Paul O’Hehir reports from Dalymount Park BOHEMIANS CONTINUE TO show there is life after Europe, something leaders Shamrock Rovers need to tap into quickly as the Gypsies...
St Patrick's Athletic wilt in title race as Waterford show class for impressive victory
The42by David Sneyd·28 Aug 2026
St Patrick’s Athletic 0 Waterford 2 THIS WAS A night St Patrick’s Athletic had to show their mettle in the Premier Division title race.
'Rory Best bullied me!' - Joe Schmidt on new Ulster role
The42by Emma Duffy·28 Aug 2026
JOE SCHMIDT SAYS his relationship with Rory Best was “super important” in his decision to join Ulster Rugby as coach development advisor.
Mack Hansen returns as Connacht pipped at the death
The42by John Fallon·28 Aug 2026
Vannes 36 Connacht 35 IRISH WINGER MACK Hansen made a successful return from injury for his first game since last December as Connacht were pipped at the death by Vannes in Brittany.
Chelsea outcast joins Aston Villa for club-record €75 million
The42by Press Association·28 Aug 2026
NICOLAS JACKSON HAS completed his move to Aston Villa from Chelsea for a fee understood by the Press Association to be worth a club-record £65 million (€75.81 million), signing a five-year deal.
Screene best of the Irish as South Africa's Alexander extends lead at The K Club
The42by Emma Duffy·28 Aug 2026
CANICE SCREENE SPEARHEADS the home charge at the KPMG Women’s Irish Open after Friday’s second round at The K Club.
Republic of Ireland international Bazunu signs for Bolton from Southampton
The42by Sinead Farrell·28 Aug 2026
REPUBLIC OF IRELAND international goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has signed for Bolton Wanderers from Southampton for an undisclosed fee.
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
The42by Ciarán Kennedy·28 Aug 2026
Legendary NFL coach Bill Belichick is in Dublin for Saturday's College Football Classic at Aviva Stadium. Which team does he coach?
'We've not had offers' - David Moyes on Jake O'Brien's Everton future
The42by Fintan O'Toole·28 Aug 2026
EVERTON BOSS DAVID Moyes has revealed ‘no offers’ have come in for players linked with an exit from the club, including Ireland defender Jake O’Brien.
Celtic to host Marseille and visit Benfica in Europa League
The42by AFP·28 Aug 2026
CELTIC WILL PLAY host to Marseille and visit Benfica in the Europa League, with Celta Vigo, Besiktas and Torreense among their other opponents.
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
The42by Fintan O'Toole·28 Aug 2026
Friday 28 August 10.40am AFL Playoffs, Western Bulldogs v Collingwood TNT Sports 6 11am Cricket, England v Pakistan – Test Match Day 2 Sky Sports Main Event 12pm World Rowing Championships RTÉ...
Kiss rotates Wallabies forwards for Argentina Test
The42by AFP·28 Aug 2026
WALLABIES COACH LES Kiss named an entirely different forward pack on Thursday to face Argentina as he continues his policy of rotation, with Harry Wilson rested and prop Allan Alaalatoa captaining...
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