# Ambition

All time

# fetcher

'I'd love to play for Ireland' - Road less travelled led Cloete to Munster

The 28-year-old openside flanker has suffered greatly with injuries during his career.

36.6k

Feb 15th 2019, 8:30 AM

# Ambition

'I'd love to do it again' - The top Irish scorer in England eager for 2019 call-up

James Collins has been in stunning form for Luton Town this year, and was watched at the weekend by Irish assistant coach Robbie Keane.

41.2k

Feb 11th 2019, 8:03 PM

# Vacancy

'That is the ambition': Leinster scrum coach Fogarty ready to step up if Ireland come calling

Greg Feek will join Joe Schmidt through Ireland’s exit door after next year’s World Cup.

7.0k

Dec 18th 2018, 1:59 AM

# Ambition

Mourinho clarifies comments after reportedly saying United need a 'miracle' to finish in top four

The club are a whopping 16 points behind bitter rivals and pacesetters Manchester City.

3.7k

Dec 4th 2018, 11:50 AM

# Ambition

'The plan is to come back stronger' - Ireland's Sean Maguire on overcoming adversity

The Preston North End striker believes past experiences have helped him cope with this latest injury.

6.6k

Aug 16th 2018, 10:33 AM

# Ambition

Old devil-may-care attitude could reap major reward, says McIlroy

The 29-year-old’s last triumph in a major dates back to 2014.

4.7k

Jul 18th 2018, 3:42 PM

# Ambition

Can England dare to dream of World Cup glory?

Even accounting for soft opposition, the Three Lions’ record so far contrasts starkly with four years ago.

9.0k

Jun 25th 2018, 12:05 AM

# Ambition

Neymar 'really wants' to work under Guardiola

The 26-year-old superstar has done little to quash the rumours he could leave PSG this summer.

5.8k

May 26th 2018, 6:40 PM

# Ambition

Bewley's MD: 'The biggest risk I've ever taken? Working directly with my father'

Cól Campbell of Bewley’s also talks about the toughest thing he’s ever had to do.

14.5k

May 6th 2018, 12:00 PM

# Ambition

Padraig Harrington keen to captain Europe at 2020 Ryder Cup

The 46-year-old is expected to be named by current European skipper Thomas Bjorn as a vice-captain for the next edition.

4.7k

Apr 24th 2018, 9:08 PM

# Ambition

'I think I’m going to live until about 200 now,' says Ronnie O'Sullivan

The star apologised on Sunday to Crucible fans for the “embarrassing” start to his latest world title bid.

10.2k

Apr 22nd 2018, 7:37 PM

# Ambition

'I never had an interest in being a footballer until I saw what James had'

Sligo Rovers defender Patrick McClean on his famous older brother, hopes for the season ahead, and grand ambitions for the future.

37.0k

Mar 8th 2018, 9:31 PM

# Ambition

The Norway-born skier hoping to do Ireland proud at the Winter Olympics

Thomas Westgard chats to The42 about competing at Pyeongchang.

18.0k

Feb 10th 2018, 7:30 AM

# Ambition

Serena Williams wants to defend Australian Open title 3 months after giving birth

Another grand slam title would move the US star level with Margaret Court’s record.

3.0k

Aug 16th 2017, 5:59 PM

# Ambition

Autistic golfer dreams of Green Jacket

For newly qualified professional Simon Seungmin Lee, the sport is a way to escape from his enclosed self and engage with the world.

8.8k

Aug 7th 2017, 8:15 PM

# Riding High

'McGregor and Vardy decided their fate. If it's possible for them, it should be possible for me'

Chiedozie Ogbene talks about his departure from Cork City and why first team football is the key factor in becoming a top level professional player.

21.0k

Jul 14th 2017, 6:55 AM

# Ambition

Man United move realises childhood dream - Romelu Lukaku

Meanwhile, Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is said to feel betrayed by the Belgian striker.

8.3k

Jul 9th 2017, 10:31 AM

# Ambition

PSG star 'would love' Barcelona move but club refuse to sell

Marco Verratti wants a transfer to happen but the French side have made it unlikely, the Catalans’ president has claimed.

6.0k

Jul 7th 2017, 11:10 AM

# True Blue

Everton take summer spending past €100m with signings of Ramirez and Keane

Sandro Ramirez has put pen to paper on a four-year deal to become the Toffees’ fourth buy.

18.1k

Jul 3rd 2017, 8:25 PM

# Ambition

Manchester United a dream move, says Lazio star

The Old Trafford side were reported to have put a bid in for Felipe Anderson in February last year.

17.8k

Jun 9th 2017, 9:08 PM

# Ambition

'James McClean is the kind of player I want to turn out to be like'

Bristol City and Ireland winger Callum O’Dowda admits he is still finding his feet at club and international level.

7.6k

Jun 8th 2017, 6:01 AM

# Ambition

'Hopefully, it's a bit of blueprint for other teams because it's an attractive style'

Scarlets head coach Wayne Pivac wants to see more teams adopting an attacking approach.

5.2k

May 29th 2017, 9:30 AM

# Ambition

The adventurers who took less than 3 days to climb Ireland’s 26 highest peaks

Shaun Stewart and Lonan O’Farrell chat to The42 about their incredible feat.

19.2k

May 7th 2017, 9:15 AM

# Ambition

Munster back row O'Donoghue keen to 'kick on' with Ireland on summer tour

The 23-year-old understands that he must prove himself to Joe Schmidt at provincial level again.

6.7k

Mar 24th 2017, 6:30 AM

# Ambition

Cillian Sheridan hopes Poland move will help him get O'Neill and Keane's attention

The Cavan-born striker joined Polish title contenders Jagiellonia Bialystok earlier this week.

5.4k

Mar 2nd 2017, 7:00 AM

# Ambition

How one week in 2016 changed Denise O'Sullivan's life

The Irish international speaks to The42 about life in America with Houston Dash.

23.2k

Dec 29th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Hope

Pogba wants more attacking role at Manchester United

The France international says Jose Mourinho tells him he must make more effort in defence and try to retrieve balls.

5.8k

Oct 13th 2016, 11:28 PM

# Ambition

Wayne Rooney dreaming of becoming a manager

The striker is keen not to walk away from football when he finally hangs up his boots.

4.9k

Jul 25th 2016, 12:05 AM

# Elon musk

This tech billionaire thinks your car will make you money when you're not using it

It all ties into Tesla Motors’ ultimate goal of developing its electric cars and creating a sustainable future.

23.1k

Jul 21st 2016, 10:15 AM

# Ambition

'I don’t want to be 24 or 25 and not starting for my club team'

Ireland U20s back Jacob Stockdale is an ambitious young Irish rugby player.

15.0k

Jun 3rd 2016, 6:30 AM

# Ambition

'It's realistic' - Pat Lam targets back-to-back Pro12 titles for Connacht

The western province’s head coach is already thinking of next season.

9.0k

May 28th 2016, 9:39 PM

# Vision

This remarkable season is only the beginning of Connacht's ambition

Yesterday, the western province presented their strategy for the next four years.

5.1k

May 19th 2016, 6:45 AM

# Ambition

This Irish startup has developed a radio service that reacts to you

Gramma Music describes its app as ‘reactive radio’ and it has ambitious aims.

15.3k

Mar 20th 2016, 7:00 PM

# Ambition

In 2014, Leicester's owner promised to turn them into a top-five club within 'three years'

The Thai billionaire businessman added that he spent a lot of time studying various clubs as he contemplated a potential takeover.

13.9k

Mar 7th 2016, 5:58 PM

# Ambition

Facebook's plans to take over the world are taking two steps forward

Virtual reality is the major focus but it’s also looking at ways to help people deal with more data-intensive services like video.

13.5k

Feb 22nd 2016, 11:55 AM

Voices

Here's how you can harness your ambitions to achieve your goals

Use your ambition to achieve the big goals in your life, writes Rachel Bridge.

6.9k

Feb 22nd 2016, 8:00 AM

# Ambition

Barry Cowen says he wants to lead Fianna Fáil

But he added that Micheál Martin is pitching himself as an alternative Taoiseach.

20.4k

Feb 15th 2016, 2:30 PM

# column

'They don't have a fear of doing something wrong. You're supposed to express yourself'

Our columnist Lynne Cantwell looks at how Ireland can genuinely make progress during the Six Nations.

15.7k

Feb 4th 2016, 9:30 PM

# Ambition

Gary Neville: I won't end up in management

The Valencia boss has revealed he does not intend to stay in the dugout long-term.

11.2k

Jan 3rd 2016, 10:42 AM

# Ambition

One of Dublin's top stars wants the chance to play football at Nowlan Park next year

Bernard Brogan reckons a road trip for the Sky Blues would be “great for the game.”

8.7k

Oct 28th 2015, 7:00 AM