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Bray are through to their third successive First Division play-off final. www.the42.ie/league-of-ir...

Fleetwood, who are 18th in League Two, have produced one of the greatest upsets in League Cup history. www.the42.ie/fleetwood-to...

McCarthy raring to go for Ireland after 'spicy' battle with Munster: the42.ie/7206717t

Players from six clubs are included. www.the42.ie/womens-leagu...

'I don't think that's something he would have done' - Sexton on Furlong: the42.ie/7206496t

NEW POD. @NiallKelly ran his third Dublin Marathon on Sunday. He tells @SineadOCarroll about the experience; the pain of feeling his best-laid plans quickly unravel; and the pride of getting to the finish line. pod.link/1758347097/e...

Leinster fight back after impressive Munster start, and who replaces Ringrose for Ireland?

The Ballybrit venue has been deemed unfit to stage the final meeting of its 2026 fixture list. www.the42.ie/racing-cance...

Garry Ringrose expected to miss Ireland's November Tests. Sam Prendergast is nursing a wrist injury but remains with the squad.

The Brewers have seized a 3-0 series lead and can win a first title in team history with a triumph in game four on Tuesday. www.the42.ie/milwaukee-br...

It was a fifth straight loss for Philadelphia while Dallas are now 3-4. www.the42.ie/dallas-cowbo...

'Who cares if you win the county if you don't back it up?' - Nemo's Munster focus. 2022 Cork football success 'tainted' because of Munster shortcoming, says Mark Cronin. www.the42.ie/mark-cronin-...

'I know Tadhg. If I was to give him a character reference, I wouldn’t hesitate.' Tadhg Furlong facing URC disciplinary hearing after alleged groin-grabbing incident. www.the42.ie/tadhg-furlon...

Harry Kane has become the first English winner of the Ballon d’Or in 25 years after being honoured at London Palladium on Monday night. the42.ie/7205718t

Mika Godts scored his first Paris Saint-Germain goal as the reigning European champions put a raft of injuries to key players behind them to go top of Ligue 1 with a 2-0 win at home to Lyon on Monday. www.the42.ie/psg-lyon-lig...

Manchester United are staying tight-lipped on Michael Carrick’s future after a day of discussions about the under-fire head coach’s position. www.the42.ie/carrick-man-...

The Republic of Ireland's match with England at the U15 World Cup on Monday was abandoned following an allegation of racism. www.the42.ie/ireland-engl...

Graeme McDowell has become the latest player to quit LIV Golf as the ailing breakaway league looks to relaunch this year. www.the42.ie/graeme-mcdow...

Tributes have been paid following the death of former Ireland and Munster prop Phil O'Callaghan at the age of 83. 'Rugby has lost one of its greatest characters.' the42.ie/7205593t

Under-fire head coach Michael Carrick has arrived at Carrington after Manchester United chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox held talks over his future. the42.ie/7205559t

Séamus Power has fallen agonisingly short in his bid for a third PGA Tour title, after being beaten in a playoff at the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. the42.ie/7205537t

Tadhg Furlong cited for alleged grab to Gavin Coombes' groin area: the42.ie/7205468t

All the chat from the weekend's county championship finals. www.the42.ie/club-action-...

Munster see progress, but 'want to start winning some games' The province started well against Leinster before losing grip of the contest.

O'Brien injury worries for Ireland as Leinster get set to ring changes: the42.ie/7204708t

'I still have a lot to give in the pro game' - Hawkshaw's uncertain future after Connacht exit The former Leinster and Connacht player is now working as Clontarf's backs and skills coach.

Reus sends Bordeaux second in Top 14 with victory at Ronan O'Gara's La Rochelle www.the42.ie/la-rochelle-...

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 2-1 in La Liga Clasico. www.the42.ie/real-madrid-...

‘If something is leaving you feeling the best you've ever felt… You should continue that.’ the42.ie/7199698t

Kimi Antonelli moves to brink of F1 title with United States Grand Prix win. www.the42.ie/f1-us-720516...

Seamus Power to play Butterfield Bermuda Championship playoff after Sunday's play postponed www.the42.ie/darren-clark...

Bob Tuohy stars as Castlebar Mitchels end nine-year wait for Mayo title the42.ie/7205020

Kilmallock fire three second-half goals to win Limerick final against Na Piarsaigh the42.ie/7205014

TJ Reid confirms he's ready to extend inter-county career if called upon. www.the42.ie/tj-reid-kilk...

Isak extends hot streak as Liverpool sink Brighton. www.the42.ie/liverpool-vs...

Man United battered by Bournemouth to leave Carrick on the brink. www.the42.ie/man-utd-vs-b...

Ballyhale Shamrocks cruise to 22nd Kilkenny hurling title. www.the42.ie/ballyhale-sh...

Owen Elding goal not enough as Celtic come from behind to beat Hibernian. www.the42.ie/hibernian-vs...

4 years ago, he signed for Como. This week, he went back to watch them beat Man United. the42.ie/7203814t

'Very, very good' - Leinster happy with Sheehan's first outing at 8: www.the42.ie/leinster-mun...

"It was the most out-of-the-blue offer. It's La Rochelle, the club's history" - Ben Healy - the42.ie/7204077t

Having been dragged out of retirement for his last county title, Mickey Ned O'Sullivan now hopes to see Kenmare Shamrocks win their first against the same opposition. www.the42.ie/kenmare-sham...

'I was hooked. I had caught the bug not many people knew existed.' In an extract from a new book about Irish soccer supporters, Emma Duffy recounts covering – and her love of – the women's national team. www.the42.ie/glory-nights...

McMillan backs Coombes '100%' after allegation of serious foul play made against Leinster player. The Munster number eight alleged that a Leinster player had grabbed him in the groin area during the first half of tonight’s interpro.

Cala's double dream was blown apart by neighbours Kilmacud Crokes, who braved high winds and heavy rain to collect an eighth Dublin SHC title, largely at their ease. www.the42.ie/kilmacud-cro...

Gibson-Park back with a bang as Munster rue some familiar issues in Dublin. The scrum-half had some classy moments on his first appearance of the season.

With six county titles and operating from half a parish, Garrymore eye up Castlebar Mitchels this Sunday. www.the42.ie/mayo-final-g...

Leinster fight back to earn bonus-point win against battling Munster: www.the42.ie/leinster-mun...

Over 22,500 runners will take part in the Dublin Marathon this weekend, but no other competitor has a story quite like Iain Ward. www.the42.ie/iain-ward-in...

It was a memorable day for QPR captain Jimmy Dunne. www.the42.ie/jimmy-dunne-...