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July 2026
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'Greatest since 1966': The UK media is reacting exactly how you'd expect to England's big win
PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Limerick beat Clare in thriller, Galway's big step and what next for Cork?
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue reflect on All-Ireland hurling semi-final weekend at Croke Park.
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Contenders
France advance to World Cup last 8 after hard-fought victory over Paraguay
Kylian Mbappé scored his seventh goal of the tournament from the penalty spot.
up close
Inside Cape Verde's bittersweet World Cup exit: What Messi said to Pico, the ambassador's son and shots of Grogue
The 42 gets an invitation to team hotel for night of reflection and celebration of powerful journey in the United States.
Historic
World Cup game for the ages ensures spirit of Pico Lopes and Cape Verde will never die
World champions Argentina come out on top in extra time of a 3-2 thriller in Miami.
Flying High
Dublin businessman flies out Pico Lopes's wife and son on private jet ahead of clash with Messi
dream
10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup knockouts
Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.
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Knockout Blow
Portugal through, Croatian heartbreak and four disallowed goals in controversial World Cup tie
PodcastThe Football Family
Kane’s class, the majesty of France and Pico’s Messi night
David Sneyd dials in from Miami to discuss the relentless World Cup news cycle with Shane Keegan.
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyOsborne on the left wing and the Wallabies' big calls: Australia v Ireland preview
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king kane
England's World Cup mission is simple: protect Harry Kane at all costs
For a country that has turned its national sport into a billion-pound industry, they still somehow make themselves look like paupers when the world is watching.
new man on the links
Cork amateur golfer David Howard qualifies for The Open to join Irish contingent at Birkdale
Last month
June 2026
Take a Bow
Erling Haaland's late winner fires Norway into World Cup round of 16
Man United’s Amad Diallo had scored a brilliant equaliser for the Ivory Coast.
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