'He wants to captain Ireland': The making of a teenage star admired by Arsenal, Man United and others
Leixlip native Nathan Collins has risen through the ranks to become one of the most highly rated young defenders in English football.
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Leixlip native Nathan Collins has risen through the ranks to become one of the most highly rated young defenders in English football.
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Ex-Ireland U21 international John Lester on his frustration with life as an amateur player during the pandemic.
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A wide-ranging interview with the woman tasked with guiding the Ireland WNT to a first-ever major tournament.
Sean O’Shea is hoping to help AIK overcome the Scottish champions.
Norway’s Ballon d’Or winner Ada Hegerberg is refusing to play.
The South African native will be eligible in time for the World Cup warm-up games.
The former Galway hurling boss guided Roscommon to a stunning victory against Mayo on Saturday night.
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McStay is hoping to lead the Rossies to a first Connacht double since 1991 today, but he’s also a coach with a local school team.
Irish teenage sprinter Gina Akpe-Moses on triumphing at the European U20 Championships, sudden media scrutiny, national identity and sports psychology.
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21-year-old Jacob Stockdale has risen swiftly through the ranks to score eight tries in seven games for Ireland.
Coaching, politics and the rise of the GAA’s new president John Horan.
Lee Power chats to The42 about a memorable but bittersweet 2017.
The man set off a crude pipe bomb strapped to his body earlier today in a crowded subway corridor near Times Square.
Darren Randolph was deservedly named man of the match in Copenhagen.
David Alaba will be hoping to inspire his side against Ireland, having made the difference in previous games.
The Social Protection Minister could succeed Enda Kenny as leader of Fine Gael … and the country.
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