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This year
2026
tough and tense
Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point Six Nations win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.
The 42
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
6 Mar
14.7k
26
tough and tense
Ireland set up Triple Crown shot with bonus-point win over Wales
Andy Farrell’s men met stubborn Welsh resistance but had enough to get the job done.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
6 Mar
4.2k
65
Against the odds
10-man Newcastle stun Man United
4 Mar
4.6k
60
Setback
Bournemouth suffer blow to European hopes
28 Feb
1.5k
0
Report
Absences of three days or fewer at age 13 can affect Leaving Certificate results - ESRI
26 Feb
10.4k
55
In form
Super-sub Sesko fires Man United to latest win as interim boss Carrick extends unbeaten start
24 Feb
7.4k
20
In form
Super-sub Sesko fires Man United to win at Everton
The Red Devils continued their unbeaten run under interim boss Michael Carrick.
23 Feb
4.0k
20
Dominant
Farrell's Ireland hammer England on glorious day at Twickenham
The Irish performance was brilliant as they scored five tries in London.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Twickenham
21 Feb
10.7k
93
Stalemate
Padraig Amond misses penalty as Sligo frustrate Waterford
20 Feb
866
0
Woe
Schmeichel under fire after Celtic's Europa League loss
19 Feb
4.0k
13
Research
‘Welfare cheats’ campaign weakened belief in social benefits, says ESRI
18 Feb
14.5k
45
Tense
Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin
There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
14 Feb
7.8k
104
RELATED
Our player ratings as Ireland survive stern Italian test
14 Feb
Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians
14 Feb
Disappointment
Ireland U20s well beaten by France in Six Nations opener
7 Feb
7.2k
35
nine points clear
Arsenal edge closer to first Premier League title in 22 years after big 3-0 win
7 Feb
6.8k
Wrap
Gyokeres double helps Arsenal edge closer to Premier League title
7 Feb
2.4k
12
six pointer
Leeds boost survival bid with victory over relegation rivals Forest
6 Feb
1.9k
9
Report
Byrnes cleared of deliberately jumping off horse at final flight
5 Feb
1.5k
justice delayed
Court cases in Ireland are slower to be heard than anywhere else in Europe
4 Feb
5.3k
20
Drama
Spurs boost Arsenal's title hopes with thrilling comeback against Man City
1 Feb
3.9k
21
green and red
Mayo double down on perfect league start under Moran - and send Dublin home winless
Darragh Beirne’s goal helped his side to a six-point home win.
Updated 1 Feb
5.5k
11
COYBIG
Irish duo on target in Championship
31 Jan
2.5k
2
Report
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.
30 Jan
8.0k
87
Report
Everton's Barry strikes again to frustrate Leeds
26 Jan
3.2k
12
Setback
Frank Lampard's Coventry falter at Norwich
26 Jan
3.0k
2
cracker
Leinster spoil Connacht's party but major concerns over Boyle
The Dexcom Stadium was unveiled on a cracking occasion that ended in upset for the home side.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Dexcom Stadium
24 Jan
6.5k
68
Frustration
Scarlets beat Ulster at the death
24 Jan
3.0k
15
Champions League
Liverpool's 3-0 win over Marseille puts them fourth in Champions League table
The 42
22 Jan
3.7k
9
Report
Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille
The Reds moved fourth in the table after overcoming Roberto De Zerbi’s men.
21 Jan
2.8k
26
Early Exit
Castres win a Thomond thriller to dump Munster out of Champions Cup
The province scored five tries but came up short in Limerick.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Thomond Park
17 Jan
7.5k
132
Report
Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon
The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.
Ciarán Kennedy
Reports from Stade Felix Mayol
11 Jan
4.7k
52
Progress
Liverpool's Mo Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions
10 Jan
4.4k
2
Thriller
Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic
The 42
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Jan
15.5k
30
Thriller
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.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
10 Jan
7.9k
81
Boost
Martin O'Neill makes winning return at Celtic
10 Jan
4.3k
3
Premier League
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
The 42
8 Jan
8.5k
32
title race
Arsenal fail to capitalise on rivals' slip-ups as Liverpool earn draw
It was a frustrating night for the Gunners.
8 Jan
4.0k
94
whitewash
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.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Affidea Stadium
2 Jan
6.2k
38
Setback
Stalemate sees Man City lose ground in Premier League title race
1 Jan
9.2k
10
Setback
Stalemate sees Man City lose ground in Premier League title race
1 Jan
2.5k
11
Last year
2025
Derby
Leinster edge Munster in feisty Thomond Park battle
Josh van der Flier’s early score sent the visitors on their way to victory in Limerick.
Murray Kinsella
Reports from Thomond Park
27 Dec 2025
7.5k
88
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