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This month
December 2025
Explainer
The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)
The 42
5 Dec
4.9k
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Golf
Rory McIlroy remains seven off the lead at Crown Australian Open
5 Dec
789
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World Class
Ireland's Daniel Wiffen wins European gold medal after he 'hammers' final few lengths
Meanwhile, Ellie McCartney and John Shortt both advanced in their semi-finals.
5 Dec
10.6k
9
decision
Supreme Court decides against allowing appeal by Conor McGregor over Nikita Hand ruling
4 Dec
1.8k
Leinster
Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
4 Dec
6.6k
32
Draw
Ireland to face Scotland, Uruguay and Portugal in 2027 Rugby World Cup pool
3 Dec
16.6k
40
Disappointment
Ireland suffer defeat in Bangladesh series
2 Dec
509
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Last month
November 2025
title race
10-man Chelsea leave Arsenal frustrated
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sighs of relief
Isak off the mark as Liverpool stop the rot against 10-man West Ham
The 42
30 Nov
9.5k
32
western kings
Roscommon champions Brigid's edge Maigh Cuilinn to win Connacht crown
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30 Nov
6.1k
3
URC
Stormers inflict first defeat of season on Munster with huge Thomond Park comeback
The 42
29 Nov
13.4k
14
Match Report
Abbie Larkin stars as Ireland beat Hungary in behind-closed-doors friendly
The 42
29 Nov
7.9k
4
Slay The Dragons
18 penalties and three yellow cards but Leinster secure winning bonus-point at the death
The 42
28 Nov
14.1k
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28 Nov
3.9k
Cricket
Ireland comprehensively beat Bangladesh in first T20 International
27 Nov
812
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Running
Over 47,000 runners apply for Dublin Marathon ballot 'with demand at highest level ever'
27 Nov
8.2k
20
Champions League
Liverpool's misery deepens with 4-1 loss to PSV, while Arsenal thump Harry Kane's Bayern Munich
The 42
27 Nov
8.5k
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premier candidate
Tipperary county board nominate Ger Ryan to run for GAA president
26 Nov
2.9k
0
Best of the best
Kate O'Connor wins Athlete of the Year at National Athletics Awards
26 Nov
1.3k
0
change of rules
Ronaldo won't miss World Cup games despite Ireland red card
The 42
25 Nov
12.3k
28
Dublin 4
The RDS Main Arena is to be renamed the Laya Arena from next year
The stadium’s redevelopment has cost an estimated €52 million.
The 42
Updated 25 Nov
16.0k
52
Take a Bow
Irish journalist David Walsh wins prestigious William Hill Sports Book of the Year prize
25 Nov
5.9k
2
Leinster
RDS to be renamed ‘Laya Arena’ following €52 million redevelopment
25 Nov
6.8k
21
In Demand
2026 season tickets for Ireland sold out with major surge after dramatic win against Hungary
The 42
25 Nov
6.7k
20
NFL
Derry's Jude McAtamney released by New York Giants
25 Nov
3.6k
1
Red mist
Watch: Ireland international Ruesha Littlejohn sent off for throwing opponent to ground
24 Nov
3.8k
6
Off the Mark
Evan Ferguson scores first Serie A goal as Roma go clear at the top
The 42
Updated 24 Nov
10.1k
12
cross country season
Brian Fay and Fiona Everard win national cross-country titles in gruelling conditions
23 Nov
1.7k
0
three and eze
Eze's brilliant hat-trick sees Arsenal hammer Spurs
The 42
23 Nov
6.9k
27
World Cup play-offs
Czechia lowdown: Faroes humiliation, head coach mystery, and fans in revolt
23 Nov
8.9k
Georgia
Seamus Power shoots 65 as he bids to retain PGA Tour card
22 Nov
2.0k
2
malaise
Liverpool slump to another defeat as Nottingham Forest win at Anfield
The 42
Updated 22 Nov
10.2k
50
Cricket
Ireland push Bangladesh Test into day five
22 Nov
799
0
Under Pressure
Seamus Power remains in the hunt at RSM Classic
21 Nov
1.6k
0
Aviva Stadium
Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson calls for away fans to be moved further from pitch at the Aviva
The 42
21 Nov
20.3k
38
as it stands
Seamus Power 4 shots off lead at RSM Classic
20 Nov
920
1
Cricket
Andy McBrine takes six, but Bangladesh takes five to end Day Two on top
20 Nov
430
0
World Cup
Ireland to play Czechia in World Cup qualifications play-off semi-final
The 42
20 Nov
45.7k
66
End of the road
Tyrone All-Ireland winner Conor Meyler announces retirement
19 Nov
3.8k
3
COYBIG
How many tickets will Ireland fans get for the World Cup play-off semi-final?
The 42
19 Nov
9.5k
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