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2025
On The 42going west
Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster
The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.
Rising Son
Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year
The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.
glove and marriage
Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game
Only a mega-money fight is likely to lure Taylor back into the ring in 2026 – just don’t let it be against Ronda Rousey.
On The 42Premier League
Kelleher saves another penalty as Brentford inflict 10th straight defeat on woeful Wolves
Preview
Munster's backfield, the Spider-Man meme, and a former GAA star starting at the Páirc
Clayton McMillan has effectively chosen three fullbacks to play wing and 15 against Gloucester.
leinster squad updateLowe returns but Larmour ruled out and doubts over Ringrose and Snyman for Leicester trip
PreviewVan Graan's Bath will be hellbent on getting European campaign off to a flier against Munster
As it happened
Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup
Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland know their World Cup fate should they come through the play-offs next March.
the road through australia
All you need to know ahead of Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw on Wednesday
The draw takes place at 9am Irish time, and will stream live on World Rugby’s YouTube channel as well as RugbyPass TV.
starter
Charlie Smyth finally lands his big NFL chance with the New Orleans Saints
The former Down goalkeeper has been elevated to the active roster after three-year veteran Blake Grupe was cut earlier this week.
Open letterFormer All-Ireland champions Glen express grave concerns about inter-county season extension
On The 42reinforcements
Ulster welcome back Ireland internationals and Juarno Augustus for Benetton clash
squad updateMunster welcome several key players back to training ahead of table-topping Stormers test
On The 42squad update
Joe McCarthy nears Leinster return but Jamie Osborne and Ryan Baird ruled out until spring
On The 42it was all yellow
'There are things you're trying to avoid. It's in my control to avoid that'
Boxing
Jake Paul's only business in the ring with Anthony Joshua is business itself
December’s fight won’t belong to Netflix’s fiction category but will be the antithesis of what made last Sunday’s World Cup qualifier so great.
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