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# talking-points - Sunday 13 October, 2019

From The42 Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long Analysis

Ireland have been hamstrung by conservatism for far too long

Oct 13th 2019, 8:00 AM 28,269 Views 43 Comments

Mick McCarthy’s side could only draw with Georgia in Tbilisi on Saturday.

# talking-points - Saturday 12 October, 2019

From The42 Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points Analysis

Should Aaron Connolly start and more Georgia-Ireland talking points

Oct 12th 2019, 10:30 AM 5,807 Views 6 Comments

Plus, why the Georgians should not be underestimated.

# talking-points - Friday 20 September, 2019

From The42 Beirne offers bench impact as Henderson leads the Ireland lineout Talking Points

Beirne offers bench impact as Henderson leads the Ireland lineout

Sep 20th 2019, 7:08 AM 15,847 Views 21 Comments

All eyes will be on Jordan Larmour and Andrew Conway in Ireland’s back three against Scotland.

# talking-points - Sunday 15 September, 2019

From The42 The right three-in-a-row for Dublin, experience shines through and a bizarre All-Ireland final Talking Points

The right three-in-a-row for Dublin, experience shines through and a bizarre All-Ireland final

Sep 15th 2019, 7:38 PM 8,568 Views 13 Comments

Comment from today’s All-Ireland final showdown between Dublin and Galway.

# talking-points - Saturday 14 September, 2019

From The42 Dublin confirm their greatness, Kerry kick big chance away and potential retirements Comment

Dublin confirm their greatness, Kerry kick big chance away and potential retirements

Sep 14th 2019, 10:04 PM 55,583 Views 94 Comments

5 talking points after Dublin defeated Kerry in the replay to complete the five-in-a-row.

# talking-points - Tuesday 10 September, 2019

From The42 One debutant confirmed out of a possible 5 as McCarthy set to give Ireland's fringe players a chance Talking Points

One debutant confirmed out of a possible 5 as McCarthy set to give Ireland's fringe players a chance

Sep 10th 2019, 8:00 AM 22,393 Views 16 Comments

James Collins will make his international bow against Bulgaria tonight.

# talking-points - Friday 6 September, 2019

From The42 David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team Talking Point

David McGoldrick, the hero against the Swiss, is the perfect symbol for this Irish team

Sep 6th 2019, 8:00 AM 29,282 Views 25 Comments

The Sheffield United striker scored a vital equaliser last night.

# talking-points - Thursday 5 September, 2019

From The42 Heavy artillery in place and room for error diminishing fast Talking Points

Heavy artillery in place and room for error diminishing fast

Sep 5th 2019, 2:15 PM 8,059 Views 14 Comments

Saturday provides a vital springboard for Johnny Sexton and Ireland to hit a rhythm before the World Cup.

From The42 The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier Talking Points

The strangely subdued build-up to Ireland's key qualifier

Sep 5th 2019, 6:00 AM 6,524 Views 11 Comments

Plus, we assess the omission of Shane Long and how big a gamble it could prove to be.

# talking-points - Monday 2 September, 2019

From The42 5 talking points after Kerry and Dublin's thrilling All-Ireland final draw Comment

5 talking points after Kerry and Dublin's thrilling All-Ireland final draw

Sep 2nd 2019, 8:00 AM 50,154 Views 72 Comments

Dean Rock and Sean O’Shea scored 20 points between them yesterday.

# talking-points - Thursday 29 August, 2019

From The42 Line-out options galore and plenty of runway for Carty in Cardiff Talking Points

Line-out options galore and plenty of runway for Carty in Cardiff

Aug 29th 2019, 2:00 PM 9,502 Views 30 Comments

With no out-half on Ireland’s bench, Jack Carty could get time to stake his claim.

# talking-points - Wednesday 28 August, 2019

From The42 The big talking points ahead of the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry Final Day

The big talking points ahead of the All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry

Aug 28th 2019, 3:23 PM 6,410 Views 3 Comments

Can Jim Gavin’s men complete the first senior five-in-a-row in history?

# talking-points - Thursday 8 August, 2019

From The42 Kleyn in green, last chance saloon and more Ireland team talking points Summer Series

Kleyn in green, last chance saloon and more Ireland team talking points

Aug 8th 2019, 5:19 PM 23,134 Views 57 Comments

Plus, Tommy O’Donnell is set for his first cap in over three years against Italy on Saturday.

# talking-points - Sunday 28 July, 2019

From The42 Tipperary show their character, Wexford let big chance slip and the referee's performance Comment

Tipperary show their character, Wexford let big chance slip and the referee's performance

Jul 28th 2019, 6:59 PM 42,880 Views 93 Comments

5 talking points after Tipperary pipped Wexford in an enthralling All-Ireland semi-final.

# talking-points - Saturday 27 July, 2019

From The42 Cody's remarkable run, Limerick's slow start and the Ballyhale attacking class Talking Points

Cody's remarkable run, Limerick's slow start and the Ballyhale attacking class

Jul 27th 2019, 9:00 PM 12,675 Views 43 Comments

Plenty to digest after an All-Ireland semi-final showdown.

# talking-points - Saturday 6 July, 2019

From The42 Question marks over Walsh's future, Mayo end losing run and looking ahead to Super 8s Comment

Question marks over Walsh's future, Mayo end losing run and looking ahead to Super 8s

Jul 6th 2019, 10:45 PM 12,497 Views 30 Comments

5 talking points after Mayo’s 2-13 to 1-13 win over rivals Galway in Limerick.

# talking-points - Monday 1 July, 2019

From The42 Mayo and Galway renew fiery rivalry, momentum of qualifier teams and who'll fall at final Super 8s hurdle? Backdoor Battles

Mayo and Galway renew fiery rivalry, momentum of qualifier teams and who'll fall at final Super 8s hurdle?

Jul 1st 2019, 1:39 PM 10,480 Views 15 Comments

5 talking points after this morning’s intriguing All-Ireland SFC qualifiers round 4 draw.

# talking-points - Sunday 30 June, 2019

From The42 Davy Fitz's unique clean sweep of titles, big players deliver for Wexford and Kilkenny's drought Comment

Davy Fitz's unique clean sweep of titles, big players deliver for Wexford and Kilkenny's drought

Jun 30th 2019, 8:00 PM 38,590 Views 21 Comments

5 talking points after the Yellowbellies enjoyed Leinster success in Croke Park.

From The42 Limerick's hurling power, Tipperary's setback and Casey plays starring role Talking Points

Limerick's hurling power, Tipperary's setback and Casey plays starring role

Jun 30th 2019, 5:40 PM 16,356 Views 59 Comments

A 12-point win for the home side in today’s Munster decider.

# talking-points - Sunday 23 June, 2019

From The42 Kerry's clinical attack, Cork's positive showing and Kingdom defensive issues Talking Points

Kerry's clinical attack, Cork's positive showing and Kingdom defensive issues

Jun 23rd 2019, 11:34 AM 9,131 Views 8 Comments

The champions won out by three points in last night’s decider in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

# talking-points - Thursday 20 June, 2019

From The42 Mayo enter 'do or die' territory, Tyrone bid to avoid giant-killing and Ulster big guns clash Loser Leaves Town

Mayo enter 'do or die' territory, Tyrone bid to avoid giant-killing and Ulster big guns clash

Jun 20th 2019, 5:34 PM 10,257 Views 11 Comments

5 talking points ahead of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC round 2 qualifiers.

# talking-points - Sunday 31 March, 2019

From The42 Limerick are hurling's top dogs, fifth straight final defeat for Waterford and league reflections Comment

Limerick are hurling's top dogs, fifth straight final defeat for Waterford and league reflections

Mar 31st 2019, 8:29 PM 9,417 Views 6 Comments

5 talking points after Limerick’s Division 1 final win over Waterford.

# talking-points - Wednesday 27 March, 2019

From The42 Critics who say the tennis-ball protest was 'nonsense' epitomise the big problem with Irish football Talking Points

Critics who say the tennis-ball protest was 'nonsense' epitomise the big problem with Irish football

Mar 27th 2019, 8:35 AM 46,913 Views 98 Comments

Plus, Glenn Whelan impresses and Ireland deliver their most entertaining display since the Euros.

# talking-points - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

From The42 Ireland v Georgia talking points: Delaney controversy threatens to overshadow qualifier Analysis

Ireland v Georgia talking points: Delaney controversy threatens to overshadow qualifier

Mar 26th 2019, 6:15 AM 4,366 Views 20 Comments

Off-the-field issues have dominated the headlines in recent days.

# talking-points - Monday 25 March, 2019

From The42 Final Four - The view from Kerry, Mayo, Tyrone and Galway as league finalists decided Talking Points

Final Four - The view from Kerry, Mayo, Tyrone and Galway as league finalists decided

Mar 25th 2019, 8:44 PM 11,990 Views 9 Comments

The regulation stage of the league concluded yesterday.

# talking-points - Thursday 14 March, 2019

From The42 Beirne's big chance, O'Brien's recall and Kearney's calm at 15 Talking Points

Beirne's big chance, O'Brien's recall and Kearney's calm at 15

Mar 14th 2019, 2:40 PM 13,949 Views 20 Comments

Joe Schmidt has handed the Munster man an opportunity to show his class for Ireland in Cardiff.

# talking-points - Friday 8 March, 2019

From The42 Joe's trust in JVDF, interesting bench calls and more selection talking points Starting XV

Joe's trust in JVDF, interesting bench calls and more selection talking points

Mar 8th 2019, 2:28 PM 25,435 Views 39 Comments

Ireland return to the Aviva Stadium to face France on Sunday.

# talking-points - Friday 22 February, 2019

From The42 Carty's big chance, pack tweaks and more talking points in Ireland's team to face Italy Reaction

Carty's big chance, pack tweaks and more talking points in Ireland's team to face Italy

Feb 22nd 2019, 2:46 PM 11,009 Views 18 Comments

Joe Schmidt has pushed for continuity in attack with the selection of Conor Murray and Johnny Sexton.

# talking-points - Thursday 7 February, 2019

From The42 Farrell returns, hearts and minds to be won and more talking points from Ireland's XV to face Scotland Reaction

Farrell returns, hearts and minds to be won and more talking points from Ireland's XV to face Scotland

Feb 7th 2019, 5:00 PM 28,778 Views 66 Comments

Ireland’s formidable strength in depth at centre means they are scarcely weakened despite injury to Ringrose and Henshaw.

# talking-points - Thursday 31 January, 2019

From The42 Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points Six Nations

Henshaw's positional switch, Murray returns and more talking points

Jan 31st 2019, 2:00 PM 32,829 Views 75 Comments

Joe Schmidt has named his first team of the 2019 Six Nations.

# talking-points - Monday 28 January, 2019

From The42 5 debutants who shone, McManus the early star of advanced mark and major spotlight on referees Comment

5 debutants who shone, McManus the early star of advanced mark and major spotlight on referees

Updated Jan 28th 2019, 5:09 PM 23,242 Views 11 Comments

Lots to digest as the Allianz Leagues returned over the weekend.

# talking-points - Wednesday 16 January, 2019

From The42 The West reawakens, 'unlucky' Byrne misses out and Schmidt's 30 reserves Talking Points

The West reawakens, 'unlucky' Byrne misses out and Schmidt's 30 reserves

Updated Jan 16th 2019, 10:36 PM 42,503 Views 72 Comments

Joe Schmidt admitted Ross Byrne’s omission was ‘an incredibly tight call’, while Ultan Dillane will be looking to make up for lost time in Irish green.

# talking-points - Friday 11 January, 2019

From The42 Emery realises the problems of following Wenger and other Premier League talking points Talking Points

Emery realises the problems of following Wenger and other Premier League talking points

Jan 11th 2019, 4:00 PM 5,029 Views No Comments

Plus Seamus Coleman’s struggle at Everton, and Liverpool turn to van Dijk to make sure this doesn’t slip.

# talking-points - Saturday 8 December, 2018

From The42 Plenty of history made as Mourneabbey end long wait for All-Ireland glory Talking Points

Plenty of history made as Mourneabbey end long wait for All-Ireland glory

Dec 8th 2018, 10:16 PM 4,776 Views 1 Comment

5 talking points on the newly-crowned All-Ireland senior club champions and the 2018 showpiece.

# talking-points - Sunday 25 November, 2018

From The42 Mullinalaghta's historic moment, Crokes run riot again and Burke rounds off year in style Comment

Mullinalaghta's historic moment, Crokes run riot again and Burke rounds off year in style

Nov 25th 2018, 6:43 PM 10,652 Views 2 Comments

5 talking points after the weekend’s provincial club football action.

# talking-points - Friday 23 November, 2018

From The42 Are Tottenham in danger of falling apart? Analysis

Are Tottenham in danger of falling apart?

Nov 23rd 2018, 3:06 PM 9,805 Views 12 Comments

Stadium issues and rumours of Christian Eriksen’s imminent departure have undermined the progress made by Spurs of late.

# talking-points - Friday 16 November, 2018

From The42 Martin O'Neill is running out of excuses Opinion

Martin O'Neill is running out of excuses

Nov 16th 2018, 9:55 AM 27,731 Views 54 Comments

The Republic of Ireland were involved in a dire 0-0 draw with the North last night.

# talking-points - Thursday 15 November, 2018

From The42 Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points Big Calls

Schmidt's late decisions, Toner restored and more Ireland team talking points

Nov 15th 2018, 2:51 PM 11,964 Views 34 Comments

The head coach has reverted to the tried and trusted for the All Blacks clash.

# talking-points - Friday 2 November, 2018

From The42 It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example Talking Point

It's time for more Premier League footballers to start following Juan Mata's example

Nov 2nd 2018, 4:51 PM 10,318 Views 7 Comments

On week when Raheem Sterling reportedly agreed a new £300,000-a-week deal, more focus needs to be put on how the sport spends its vast sums.

# talking-points - Thursday 1 November, 2018

From The42 McGrath's scrum-half nod, Larmour's shot at 15 and Ireland's back row ballast Talking Points

McGrath's scrum-half nod, Larmour's shot at 15 and Ireland's back row ballast

Nov 1st 2018, 7:27 PM 11,298 Views 8 Comments

With Joe Schmidt naming an experimental team, opportunity knocks at Soldier Field.

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