'Everyone was in floods of tears' - An eight-year wait to win with Ulster
The42by Ciarán Kennedy9 Sept 2026
FIONA TUITE-O’SULLIVAN WINCES as she recalls the painful mistake she made for her first training session with Ulster.
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top 73%Seamus Coleman in provisional Ireland squad for start of Nations League this month
The42by David Sneyd9 Sept 2026
SEAMUS COLEMAN IS in the provisional Republic of Ireland squad for the start of the Nations League campaign this month.
Trickle of GAA players shows there is no need to sound the AFL alarm
The42by Declan Bogue9 Sept 2026
GUILT, ALONG WITH the parping sidecar of Other People’s Expectations, is the rocket fuel that makes the GAA so successful.
LIV Golf files for bankruptcy protection
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
LIV GOLF, THE breakaway tour that spent billions of dollars luring top players away from the PGA and triggered bitter divisions within the sport, has for bankruptcy protection.
Newcastle battle past Millwall to reach League Cup fourth round
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
League Cup results: - Bournemouth 4-0 Lincoln - Crystal Palace 3-0 Middlesbrough - Leyton Orient 1-3 Bradford - Sunderland 1-0 Hull City - Millwall 0-1 Newcastle NEWCASTLE BATTLED INTO the League...
Irish duo on target in Championship
The42by Press Association8 Sept 2026
Championship results: - Blackburn 1-2 Sheffield United - Cardiff 1-1 Stoke - Southampton 3-1 Swansea - Watford 2-1 Preston - Wrexham 1-1 Burnley - Bolton 2-3 West Ham IRELAND INTERNATIONALS FINN...
Patience and precision make this a Champions League debut to remember for Troy Parrott
The42by David Sneyd8 Sept 2026
WHEN EVERYONE ELSE used their heads to score, Troy Parrott kept his to find the net on his Champions League debut for Real Betis.
Mourinho's Real Madrid make winning start, Haaland inspires Man City
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
Champions League late-game results: - Dortmund 3-2 Villarreal - Lille 2-3 Betis - Porto 0-2 Man City - Real Madrid 2-1 Inter Milan JOSE MOURINHO’S REAL Madrid secured a narrow 2-1 victory over his...
McIlroy says 'we'll keep our heads down and play' in event of Trump golf visit
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
RORY MCILROY BELIEVES this year’s Irish Open will feel “different” should US President Donald Trump make an anticipated visit to the event.
Aston Villa kick off Champions League campaign by winning five-goal thriller
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
Champions League early games: - AEK Athens 1-0 LASK - Club Brugge 2-3 Aston Villa ASTON VILLA FINALLY ended their goal drought as they kicked off their Champions League campaign with a 3-2 win...
Mary McAleese resigns after GAA refuses to stick to agreed 2027 date for integration
The42by Emma Duffy8 Sept 2026
FINE GAEL SENATOR Evanne Ní Chuilinn has strongly criticised the GAA following Mary McAleese’s decision to step down as the Gaelic games integration chairperson “If any other organisation decided...
'There's no difference between the codes now': The Sligo woman taking over a men's club team
The42by Sinead Farrell8 Sept 2026
THEY ANTICIPATED A reaction to appointing a new manager in the middle of championship, but not a fuss to this extent. Maybe a quiet response among the supporters in the Melvin Gaels club.
Alexis Mac Allister 'very sad' at lack of new Liverpool deal
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
LIVERPOOL MIDFIELDER ALEXIS Mac Allister said Tuesday he could have left during the summer transfer window given how sad he felt at not being offered a new contract when other players were having...
Séamus Coleman turned down move to Sheffield United after finishing up with Everton
The42by Ronan Early8 Sept 2026
SEAMUS COLEMAN HAS said he turned down a move to Sheffield United, as he considers prolonging his career so he can play for Ireland at the European Championships in 2028.
Turkish Airlines will be new Liverpool shirt sponsor in €350m deal
The42by AFP8 Sept 2026
become Liverpool’s new front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2027/28 season, the Premier League giants announced on Tuesday.
'Everything leads to this weekend' - Aidan O’Brien chasing success at home and abroad
The42by Press Association8 Sept 2026
AIDAN O’BRIEN IS taking nothing for granted as he prepares his galaxy of stars for big-race action on both sides of the Irish Sea this weekend.
Ranking the 10 teams most likely to win this season's Champions League
The42by Paul Fennessy8 Sept 2026
10. Atlético Madrid Always seem to be around at the business end of the competition. Diego Simeone’s side have made the Champions League knockout stages in 11 of the past 13 seasons.
Tom Wood has the physicality to take Munster step up, says Madigan
The42by Michael Scully8 Sept 2026
IAN MADIGAN IS confident that Tom Wood is ready to grasp the opportunities that will come his way with Munster’s first-choice out-half Jack Crowley ruled out until January at the earliest due to a...
'La Madrina' Taylor remained in charge until her momentous Croke Park mic drop
The42by Gavan Casey7 Sept 2026
KATIE TAYLOR MADE the decision even before the clacker signalled the final 10 seconds of her boxing career.
Willemse replaces Kolbe as Springboks make two changes for All Blacks series decider
The42by AFP7 Sept 2026
DAMIAN WILLEMSE WILL replace the injured Cheslin Kolbe at full-back in two changes named by South Africa head coach Rassie Erasmus for this weekend’s series decider against New Zealand in...