Wafer ruled out as Parsons returns in Ireland team to face Japan
The42by Ronan Early17d ago
AOIFE WAFER HAS been ruled out for Ireland’s WXV Series clash with Japan at Dexcom Stadium on Sunday (KO: 12.45pm, TG4 Player and YouTube).
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top 38%Hansen's return a silver lining as depleted Connacht welcome Stormers to Galway
The42by Gavan Casey17d ago
SHORN OF THEIR two first-choice hookers and seven Ireland internationals from the summer, Connacht face a stiff season opener at Dexcom Stadium against the Stormers, who will justifiably have...
New-look Ulster need more of the same, but fresh faces should boost efforts to return to play-offs
The42by Gavan Casey17d ago
AS MANY AS eight new players could take to the field for the first time in Ulster colours as the northern province begin their URC campaign at home to Edinburgh at Affidea Stadium tonight (7:45pm...
Suaalii named on wing in Wallabies clash against South Africa
The42by AFP17d ago
JOSEPH-AUKUSO SUAALII will start on the wing for the first time as coach Les Kiss made a bold selection on Friday ahead of Australia’s clash against South Africa in Perth.
Scheffler and Burns give US 3-2 Presidents Cup lead
The42by AFP17d ago
WORLD NUMBER ONE Scottie Scheffler and Sam Burns rallied late to give the United States a 3-2 lead over the Internationals after Thursday’s opening four-ball matches at the Presidents Cup.
A terrible international window for Irish football starts on a bad note
The42by Paul Fennessy17d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
The42by Fintan O'Toole17d ago
Friday 25 September 12.30pm Golf, Open de France Sky Sports Golf 1pm Formula 1, Azerbaijan Grand Prix qualifying Sky Sports Main Event 1pm Tennis, Laver Cup Sky Sports Main Event 1pm Horse Racing...
'I want to show how much it means for me to play for Munster' - Kilgallen
The42by Ciarán Kennedy17d ago
DIARMUID KILGALLEN’S CHIEF objective this season is an obvious one – spend more time on the pitch.
Leinster boss Cullen challenges 'instinctive' Gabriel to seize opportunity at 10
The42by Michael Scully17d ago
LEO CULLEN HAS challenged 20-year-old Caspar Gabriel to seize his opportunity when he makes his first competitive Leinster start at out-half against the Lions in Johannesburg on Saturday.
'I don’t think the game should be going ahead' - Jason Knight takes stance on playing Israel
The42by David Sneyd17d ago
An editorial note re: The 42’s reporting on the Uefa Nations League matches between Ireland and Israel is available to read here.
'We were missing that aggressiveness, the pressing element, the initiative in defending'
The42by David Sneyd17d ago
HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON ADMITTED his Republic of Ireland players lacked initiative and were simply unable to cope with Kosovo as they fell to a 1-0 defeat in Pristina courtesy of Vedat Muriqi’s...
Last-gasp Gakpo strike snatches Dutch draw to sour Klopp's Germany debut
The42by AFP17d ago
Netherlands 1-1 Germany CODY GAPKO SCORED in stoppage time to snatch a 1-1 draw for the Netherlands at home to Germany on Jurgen Klopp’s debut in the visiting dugout in the Nations League on...
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Kosovo
The42by Paul Fennessy17d ago
Caoimhín Kelleher: As is often the case, Ireland’s most impressive performer on the night. Made a couple of good saves to keep the visitors in the game and could not be faulted for the goal.
Ireland feel late pain in Pristina as Kosovo earn Nations League victory
The42by David Sneyd17d ago
Kosovo 1 Republic of Ireland 0 JUST WHEN IT looked as though the Republic of Ireland had pilfered a point in Kosovo they felt the pain of a late defeat because of Vedat Muriqi’s bravery.
Former Liverpool star Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted
The42by AFP18d ago
FORMER LIVERPOOL AND England striker Andy Carroll has revealed he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021.
John Egan makes first Republic of Ireland start in three years against Kosovo
The42by David Sneyd18d ago
JAMES ABANKWAH HAS been given the nod to make his first competitive start for the Republic of Ireland in tonight’s Uefa Nations League opener with Kosovo.
Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke wins gold medal at European Championships
The42by Paul Fennessy18d ago
Updated at 18.26 IRELAND’S LISA O’ROURKE has won a gold medal at the European Elite Boxing Championships in Sofia, Bulgaria, today.
Alex Dunne secures first pole of season for Formula 2 feature race in Baku
The42by The18d ago
IRELAND’S ALEX DUNNE has secured his first pole position of the season at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.
Conor McKenna chases AFL glory with Brisbane as star player has Grand Final suspension overturned
The42by Fintan O'Toole18d ago
BRISBANE LIONS STAR Lachie Neale has been cleared to play in Saturday’s AFL Grand Final after his suspension was overturned, a game where Tyrone’s Conor McKenna will chase Premiership glory.
Berlin confirms withdrawal from race to host Summer Olympics
The42by AFP18d ago
BERLIN ON THURSDAY confirmed its withdrawal from the race to be part of Germany’s bid to host the Summer Olympics and Paralympics, leaving only Munich and the western Rhine/Ruhr region as potential...