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# analysis - Friday 13 December, 2019

From The42 The Liverpool starting XI from Klopp's first game in charge highlights the fantastic job he's done since Talking Point

The Liverpool starting XI from Klopp's first game in charge highlights the fantastic job he's done since

Dec 13th 2019, 10:24 PM 49,436 Views 37 Comments

It was confirmed today that the manager has signed a new contract to remain with the Reds until 2024.

# analysis - Tuesday 10 December, 2019

From The42 Watch: Rafa Benitez and Jamie Carragher break down Liverpool's 2005 Champions League 'miracle' Analysis This post contains videos

Watch: Rafa Benitez and Jamie Carragher break down Liverpool's 2005 Champions League 'miracle'

Dec 10th 2019, 10:25 AM 6,612 Views 4 Comments

The Reds beat AC Milan after producing one of the most famous sporting comebacks ever.

# analysis - Friday 6 December, 2019

From The42 Are Manchester City a team in decline? Analysis

Are Manchester City a team in decline?

Dec 6th 2019, 5:23 PM 8,323 Views 26 Comments

There is a growing sense that Pep Guardiola’s men are failing to maintain standards set in previous seasons.

# analysis - Friday 29 November, 2019

From The42 Will Man United rue not hiring Pochettino while they have the chance? Talking Point

Will Man United rue not hiring Pochettino while they have the chance?

Nov 29th 2019, 5:45 PM 14,472 Views 21 Comments

Ole Gunnar Solskaer’s side have endured an indifferent start to the season.

# analysis - Wednesday 20 November, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Vakatawa and Ringrose's lines cleverly exploit off-guard defences Hidden

Analysis: Vakatawa and Ringrose's lines cleverly exploit off-guard defences

Nov 20th 2019, 4:49 PM 7,782 Views 1 Comment

The Racing centre was in devastating form in his side’s big win over Saracens last weekend.

# analysis - Tuesday 19 November, 2019

From The42 Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying? Talking Points

Have Ireland blown their best chance of qualifying?

Nov 19th 2019, 5:00 AM 5,526 Views 9 Comments

Plus, were there signs of progress despite the disappointing result?

# analysis - Sunday 17 November, 2019

Boris Johnson is in full campaign mode - but how much Boris is too much? Love Him Or Hate Him

Boris Johnson is in full campaign mode - but how much Boris is too much?

Nov 17th 2019, 10:00 PM 15,097 Views 18 Comments

The Tory leader has been waiting for this election for some time.

# analysis - Thursday 14 November, 2019

From The42 The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far Talking Points

The 17-year-old set for the biggest night of his career so far

Updated Nov 14th 2019, 8:30 AM 23,104 Views 16 Comments

Troy Parrott will make his Ireland senior debut against New Zealand this evening.

# analysis - Friday 1 November, 2019

From The42 We need to think more about footballers' mental health Analysis

We need to think more about footballers' mental health

Nov 1st 2019, 4:00 PM 5,424 Views 14 Comments

The manner in which Granit Xhaka has been abused of late is unacceptable.

# analysis - Wednesday 30 October, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ford and Farrell's inverted triangles give England superb variety 10/12

Analysis: Ford and Farrell's inverted triangles give England superb variety

Oct 30th 2019, 6:00 PM 28,590 Views 16 Comments

Eoin Toolan takes a look at what Eddie Jones’ 10/12 combination provides for England.

# analysis - Friday 25 October, 2019

From The42 Liverpool's creative midfielder dilemma Analysis

Liverpool's creative midfielder dilemma

Oct 25th 2019, 7:07 PM 9,457 Views 14 Comments

Jurgen Klopp continues to struggle to find the right balance for his side.

# analysis - Thursday 24 October, 2019

From The42 Analysis: The incredible ruck-to-try ratio from the World Cup quarter-finals Early Kill

Analysis: The incredible ruck-to-try ratio from the World Cup quarter-finals

Oct 24th 2019, 2:30 PM 10,112 Views 7 Comments

Performance analyst Eoin Toolan examines the try-scoring trends from last weekend’s action.

# analysis - Wednesday 23 October, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Diminutive de Klerk and Davies making decisive defensive plays Halfbacks

Analysis: Diminutive de Klerk and Davies making decisive defensive plays

Oct 23rd 2019, 12:09 PM 19,419 Views 5 Comments

The South Africa and Wales scrum-halves are small players but often make a big impact without the ball.

# analysis - Sunday 20 October, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ireland's abysmal opening quarter sets tone for All Blacks hammering Dire Start

Analysis: Ireland's abysmal opening quarter sets tone for All Blacks hammering

Oct 20th 2019, 7:00 AM 17,463 Views 10 Comments

Needing to be cool and clinical, Ireland instead delivered their most un-Schmidt like showing.

# analysis - Thursday 17 October, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How can Ireland go about beating the All Blacks in Tokyo? Details

Analysis: How can Ireland go about beating the All Blacks in Tokyo?

Oct 17th 2019, 8:00 PM 37,610 Views 32 Comments

It will be fascinating to see how Joe Schmidt’s team go about attacking Richie Mo’unga off lineouts.

# analysis - Tuesday 15 October, 2019

From The42 Aaron Connolly's big night ruined, as Ireland's lack of quality catches up with them Analysis

Aaron Connolly's big night ruined, as Ireland's lack of quality catches up with them

Oct 15th 2019, 10:28 PM 8,700 Views 20 Comments

Mick McCarthy said beforehand that he didn’t feel any great sense of belief from those in the pre-match press conference. This 90 minutes showed why, writes David Sneyd.

# analysis - 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 28,487 Views 43 Comments

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

# analysis - 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 5,826 Views 6 Comments

Plus, why the Georgians should not be underestimated.

# analysis - Tuesday 1 October, 2019

From The42 2019 the year when Man United-Arsenal jumped the shark Analysis

2019 the year when Man United-Arsenal jumped the shark

Oct 1st 2019, 7:00 AM 9,263 Views 8 Comments

Their tepid match at Old Trafford last night was a stark reminder of how far the two clubs have fallen.

# analysis - Sunday 29 September, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How Ireland gave up a 12-3 lead to be shocked by Japan Deep Dive

Analysis: How Ireland gave up a 12-3 lead to be shocked by Japan

Sep 29th 2019, 12:44 PM 20,575 Views 22 Comments

We take a look at the litany of Irish errors that allowed Japan’s brilliance to flourish.

# analysis - Wednesday 25 September, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Peerless Conor Murray's box kicking key to Ireland's big win Class Act

Analysis: Peerless Conor Murray's box kicking key to Ireland's big win

Sep 25th 2019, 5:00 PM 23,728 Views 20 Comments

The scrum-half kicked 14 times against Scotland in Sunday’s World Cup clash.

From The42 Analysis: Van der Flier and tireless captain Best top Ireland's ruck charts Ruck Stats

Analysis: Van der Flier and tireless captain Best top Ireland's ruck charts

Sep 25th 2019, 4:07 PM 9,777 Views 12 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s men were largely efficient with their clearouts and turned over lots of Scottish possession.

# analysis - Tuesday 24 September, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ringrose shines as Ireland's strong defence shuts Scotland down In Depth

Analysis: Ringrose shines as Ireland's strong defence shuts Scotland down

Sep 24th 2019, 3:00 PM 26,560 Views 39 Comments

Ireland had a 94% tackle success rate and gave up only three linebreaks on Sunday.

# analysis - Sunday 22 September, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Stunning George Bridge try sums up the brilliance of the All Blacks Transition

Analysis: Stunning George Bridge try sums up the brilliance of the All Blacks

Sep 22nd 2019, 4:12 AM 11,249 Views 1 Comment

The Kiwis won the game in an incredible flurry of world-class transition play.

# analysis - Friday 20 September, 2019

From The42 Will Frank Lampard get the patience he requires at Chelsea? Analysis

Will Frank Lampard get the patience he requires at Chelsea?

Sep 20th 2019, 4:00 PM 4,519 Views 6 Comments

The Blues face a stiff test against Liverpool this weekend amid an inconsistent start to the season.

# analysis - Tuesday 17 September, 2019

Farmers in west, mid-west and midlands 'set to be worst hit by Brexit' Dark Clouds

Farmers in west, mid-west and midlands 'set to be worst hit by Brexit'

Sep 17th 2019, 6:20 AM 11,430 Views 24 Comments

70% of Irish farms are heavily reliant on direct payments, a new analysis has found.

# analysis - Saturday 14 September, 2019

From The42 Could Jack Byrne become Ireland's next divisive creative player? Analysis

Could Jack Byrne become Ireland's next divisive creative player?

Sep 14th 2019, 7:30 AM 8,609 Views 12 Comments

The Shamrock Rovers star impressed in a friendly against Bulgaria on Tuesday.

# analysis - Friday 13 September, 2019

Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston State Of The Race

Larry Donnnelly: The third Democratic debate was a ho-hum night in Houston

Sep 13th 2019, 1:57 PM 8,023 Views 74 Comments

It was a debate with few shocks and, when the dust settled, the three frontrunnners had solidified their positions, writes Larry Donnelly.

# analysis - 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 22,427 Views 16 Comments

James Collins will make his international bow against Bulgaria tonight.

# analysis - Monday 9 September, 2019

From The42 10 seconds that show why Rob Kearney is so important to Schmidt's Ireland Analysis

10 seconds that show why Rob Kearney is so important to Schmidt's Ireland

Sep 9th 2019, 8:00 PM 38,955 Views 42 Comments

The 33-year-old fullback looks to be in excellent physical condition ahead of the World Cup.

# analysis - 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 29,320 Views 25 Comments

The Sheffield United striker scored a vital equaliser last night.

# analysis - Thursday 5 September, 2019

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 6,531 Views 11 Comments

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

Why is the government set for a showdown in court over the findings of the PSC report? What Now?

Why is the government set for a showdown in court over the findings of the PSC report?

Sep 5th 2019, 12:05 AM 13,864 Views 63 Comments

The government has said this week it will not be implementing the findings of the Data Protection Commissioner.

# analysis - Sunday 18 August, 2019

FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost? Analysis

FG accused of being 'out of touch' over college comments, but who wants to scrap fees and how much would it cost?

Aug 18th 2019, 9:30 AM 23,858 Views 82 Comments

Comments by two Fine Gael ministers this week landed them in hot water with students.

# analysis - Monday 12 August, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ireland's clever kicking shows Schmidt is keen for more variety Mix It Up

Analysis: Ireland's clever kicking shows Schmidt is keen for more variety

Aug 12th 2019, 7:30 PM 26,770 Views 11 Comments

The Irish scrum-halves didn’t kick a single time during the win over Italy.

# analysis - Tuesday 30 July, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Barrett and Mo'unga pose dual threat as Boks' kicking crucial World Cup Watch

Analysis: Barrett and Mo'unga pose dual threat as Boks' kicking crucial

Jul 30th 2019, 1:32 PM 7,436 Views 24 Comments

Rassie Erasmus’ side earned a draw in Wellington but have improvements to make.

# analysis - Monday 29 July, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Boks add new layer to scrum attack while Wallabies strike clinically Smarts

Analysis: Boks add new layer to scrum attack while Wallabies strike clinically

Jul 29th 2019, 1:59 PM 9,783 Views 10 Comments

The All Blacks thought they knew what was coming but Rassie Erasmus’ team changed the picture.

# analysis - Monday 22 July, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Springboks' clever scrum attacks echo Schmidt's plays Smarts

Analysis: Springboks' clever scrum attacks echo Schmidt's plays

Jul 22nd 2019, 8:47 PM 23,607 Views 30 Comments

Pieter-Steph du Toit made two similar linebreaks in the Boks’ win over the Wallabies.

# analysis - Monday 10 June, 2019

From The42 Even in defeat, TJ Reid gave one of his greatest ever displays yesterday Player Watch

Even in defeat, TJ Reid gave one of his greatest ever displays yesterday

Jun 10th 2019, 1:53 PM 10,239 Views 13 Comments

Kilkenny’s talisman almost dragged his team over the line with a sublime haul of 2-11 against Galway at Nowlan Park.

# analysis - Sunday 2 June, 2019

From The42 Despite Spurs' second-half dominance, Liverpool's Champions League triumph felt inevitable Analysis

Despite Spurs' second-half dominance, Liverpool's Champions League triumph felt inevitable

Jun 2nd 2019, 9:00 AM 28,465 Views 83 Comments

The Reds won Europe’s premier club competition for the sixth time last night.

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