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Friday 16 April 2021
The lineout and scrum were superb during this championship but there’s lots of work to do elsewhere.
Another busy week lies ahead…
The final scrum offered Andy Friend’s men a 15v13 chance to win late on against Munster.
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Get ready for another big week…
The Ireland scrum-half came in for praise on this week’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.
Sportswriting chat, GAA icons, a coaching masterclass and another journey through space and time.
We’re committed to telling the story of Irish sport each day despite these uncertain times.
We’re hosting a night of rugby chat at Dublin’s DTwo Bar on Thursday, 12 March.
Everyone’s joined up already, yeah?
Members will receive a load of cool benefits but – relax, comment section – nothing will change on the site.
Dubs footballer star Philly McMahon recalls growing up in Ballymun in the 1980s and ’90s.
Remembering Harry Findlay’s ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.
If you like sportswriting, you’ll love this.
Sarah Cremen is not staunchly against online training, but there are better ways to spend your money.
Give it to us straight. Honest answers only.
Ollie Dingley is an Irish athlete, he’s proud to represent Ireland and has once again reiterated his desire to put Ireland on the diving map.
Roger Goodell wants more teams in the postseason, but is it a good idea?
The stakes are high in Vegas this weekend.
Winner of The42′s league last year, Mark McGettigan, shares his thoughts on the popular game.
We’re lining out with guests like Keith Wood and Shane Jennings before the big game in the Aviva.
We’re changing our name and growing our team.
THERE ARE A lot of positive noises coming from Government for the potential of a normal summer.
Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said indoor and outdoor dining could return and there is advance planning for a reopening in May, June and July.
He said: “It is increasingly evident that outdoor dining is much safer than indoor.
“But we would hope to get to the point where both will be possible.”
Travel outside of the country will likely still be a difficulty but it could see a boom for the Irish hospitality trade as stay at home adventures become a viable option.
Tourism Minister Catherine Martin has said she is working on plans that could allow the tourism industry to re-open this summer for Irish holidaymakers.
Minister Martin said she is cautiously optimistic for the summer.
“I think if we look at where we are right now, for the first time this year there are less than 200 people in hospital, there are less than 50 in ICU. Cases are falling and the R rate is below one,” she said.
Today we’re asking: Are you planning a domestic summer holiday?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
The Sinn Féin TD says the move leaves the future of the Irish banking sector uncertain.
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