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# analysis - Saturday 18 May, 2019

From The42 'He is as talented as there has been in the last 20 years in hurling' - The reinvention of Bubbles O'Dwyer Player Watch

'He is as talented as there has been in the last 20 years in hurling' - The reinvention of Bubbles O'Dwyer

Sat 9:00 AM 14,308 Views 10 Comments

A closer look at how Tipperary boss Liam Sheedy has gotten the best out of mercurial forward John O’Dwyer.

# analysis - Monday 13 May, 2019

From The42 One of football's most incredible weeks has been facilitated by a dying art Talking Point

One of football's most incredible weeks has been facilitated by a dying art

May 13th 2019, 6:30 AM 10,017 Views 5 Comments

A new Premier League record for goals scored in a 38-game season was set on Sunday.

# analysis - Saturday 11 May, 2019

From The42 'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse Speaking Out This post contains videos

'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse

May 11th 2019, 5:43 PM 12,208 Views 14 Comments

The former England defender spoke about the abuse she received during her role as a TV analyst this season.

# analysis - Sunday 5 May, 2019

Fresh talks hope to revive power-sharing ... but marriage equality remains a major stumbling block New Talks

Fresh talks hope to revive power-sharing ... but marriage equality remains a major stumbling block

May 5th 2019, 10:00 PM 21,483 Views 32 Comments

Sinn Féin has called on the UK and Irish governments to step in and take the reins if the new round of talks fail.

# analysis - Friday 3 May, 2019

From The42 Are Liverpool destined to become one of the few great trophy-less teams? Talking Point

Are Liverpool destined to become one of the few great trophy-less teams?

May 3rd 2019, 4:28 PM 8,425 Views 29 Comments

The Reds are on course to finish the season on 97 points, but may still fall short.

# analysis - Friday 26 April, 2019

From The42 'I thought Keane was brilliant in his analysis and actually tore Neville to bits' Analysis

'I thought Keane was brilliant in his analysis and actually tore Neville to bits'

Apr 26th 2019, 1:23 PM 20,072 Views 21 Comments

John Giles has also questioned Paul Pogba’s inclusion in the PFA Team of the Season.

# analysis - Tuesday 23 April, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat Breakdown

Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat

Apr 23rd 2019, 9:30 PM 46,707 Views 51 Comments

The Munster lock was left frustrated in Coventry on Saturday.

From The42 Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best Irresistible

Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best

Apr 23rd 2019, 8:00 PM 10,724 Views 11 Comments

Over the course of nine phases, 13 of the 15 players touched the ball.

# analysis - Thursday 18 April, 2019

From The42 Pep Guardiola's big gamble costs City after an unforgettable Champions League night Talking Point

Pep Guardiola's big gamble costs City after an unforgettable Champions League night

Apr 18th 2019, 6:15 AM 20,548 Views 20 Comments

The decision not to play Kevin De Bruyne in the first leg came back to haunt the Etihad outfit.

# analysis - Wednesday 17 April, 2019

From The42 Man United paying the price for years of behind-the-scenes ineptitude Talking Point

Man United paying the price for years of behind-the-scenes ineptitude

Apr 17th 2019, 12:00 PM 39,790 Views 62 Comments

The Red Devils were outclassed by a far superior Barcelona outfit last night.

# analysis - Friday 5 April, 2019

From The42 How Fulham spent over €100 million and were still relegated with 5 games to spare Analysis

How Fulham spent over €100 million and were still relegated with 5 games to spare

Apr 5th 2019, 3:37 PM 8,551 Views 8 Comments

Some costly errors in recruitment have led to a dire season for the Cottagers.

# analysis - Tuesday 2 April, 2019

From The42 Inside O'Shea's dominant midfield display and his growing partnership with Ruane Player Watch

Inside O'Shea's dominant midfield display and his growing partnership with Ruane

Apr 2nd 2019, 5:45 PM 9,407 Views 13 Comments

Mayo’s centre-field pair were hugely influential in their Division 1 final defeat of Kerry.

From The42 Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing Game Breaker

Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing

Apr 2nd 2019, 2:00 PM 12,588 Views 20 Comments

The Leinster number eight was man of the match against Ulster in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.

# analysis - Monday 1 April, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals Clinical

Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals

Apr 1st 2019, 9:30 PM 15,288 Views 15 Comments

There was intelligence in the build-up to both scores from Johann van Graan’s team.

From The42 Analysis: How outstanding Ulster almost shocked reigning champions Leinster So Close

Analysis: How outstanding Ulster almost shocked reigning champions Leinster

Apr 1st 2019, 3:28 PM 27,553 Views 36 Comments

Dan McFarland’s side were brilliant but came up just short in Dublin on Saturday night.

# analysis - Thursday 28 March, 2019

From The42 Why Louis van Gaal's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticism is unfair Analysis

Why Louis van Gaal's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticism is unfair

Mar 28th 2019, 5:00 PM 7,473 Views 11 Comments

The Dutch coach has suggested Man United’s style under the Norwegian was not especially dissimilar to Jose Mourinho’s.

# analysis - Tuesday 26 March, 2019

From The42 Player Watch: How Tyrone turned McShane into full-forward wrecking ball Analysis

Player Watch: How Tyrone turned McShane into full-forward wrecking ball

Mar 26th 2019, 2:56 PM 7,620 Views 1 Comment

Cathal McShane has scored 1-11 in his last four games but his contribution runs far deeper than that.

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 4,302 Views 20 Comments

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

# analysis - Saturday 23 March, 2019

From The42 5 talking points from Ireland's unconvincing win over Gibraltar Analysis This post contains videos

5 talking points from Ireland's unconvincing win over Gibraltar

Mar 23rd 2019, 8:54 PM 12,872 Views 11 Comments

The Boys in Green struggled amid difficult conditions against the lowest seeded team in Group D.

# analysis - Monday 11 March, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Stander pass sends Earls in for another Schmidt set-piece strike Inside Job

Analysis: Stander pass sends Earls in for another Schmidt set-piece strike

Mar 11th 2019, 12:16 PM 26,875 Views 5 Comments

The Munster back row delivered the scoring pass in what he called ‘a real team try.’

From The42 'I thought I was in!' - Larmour continuing to learn as he shows off dancing feet Review

'I thought I was in!' - Larmour continuing to learn as he shows off dancing feet

Mar 11th 2019, 6:30 AM 10,097 Views 17 Comments

The 21-year-old benefitted from 80 minutes at fullback in the absence of Rob Kearney.

# analysis - Monday 4 March, 2019

From The42 Quade Cooper is back in Super Rugby and the early signs are exciting Analysis

Quade Cooper is back in Super Rugby and the early signs are exciting

Mar 4th 2019, 1:41 PM 9,926 Views 3 Comments

The 30-year-old is already on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar.

# analysis - Wednesday 27 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations? 10

Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations?

Feb 27th 2019, 4:04 PM 22,667 Views 30 Comments

The 33-year-old has provided quality at times but has been frustrated overall.

# analysis - Tuesday 26 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How has Conor Murray been playing in the Six Nations? Nine

Analysis: How has Conor Murray been playing in the Six Nations?

Updated Feb 26th 2019, 8:57 PM 42,090 Views 41 Comments

The 29-year-old is not quite at his best but the concern around him has been exaggerated.

# analysis - Saturday 23 February, 2019

Long identified as staunch friends of Israel, Democrats are now being accused of anti-semitism Anti-Semitism

Long identified as staunch friends of Israel, Democrats are now being accused of anti-semitism

Feb 23rd 2019, 6:01 PM 16,381 Views 57 Comments

The claims have echoes of those against Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour.

# analysis - Tuesday 12 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Outstanding Caplice and Lyons lead the way for Ireland Women Hurt

Analysis: Outstanding Caplice and Lyons lead the way for Ireland Women

Feb 12th 2019, 1:27 PM 6,870 Views 12 Comments

The tighthead prop and blindside flanker were superb in the win over Scotland.

# analysis - Monday 11 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: How did Joey Carbery play after replacing Johnny Sexton? 10

Analysis: How did Joey Carbery play after replacing Johnny Sexton?

Feb 11th 2019, 1:00 PM 27,989 Views 28 Comments

The 23-year-old came on for Sexton in the first half of Ireland’s win over Scotland.

# analysis - Sunday 10 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: The latest Joe Schmidt special sees Stockdale scorch past Scots Detail

Analysis: The latest Joe Schmidt special sees Stockdale scorch past Scots

Feb 10th 2019, 7:00 AM 38,994 Views 24 Comments

Ireland scored a stunning try on the second phase of a lineout attack in Edinburgh.

# analysis - Tuesday 5 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ireland slip with the little details that make a big difference in attack Ball In Hand

Analysis: Ireland slip with the little details that make a big difference in attack

Feb 5th 2019, 12:00 PM 30,592 Views 23 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s side missed a glaring opportunity with the game still in the balance.

# analysis - Sunday 3 February, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Ireland's nightmare opening minutes set tone in Dublin defeat Setback

Analysis: Ireland's nightmare opening minutes set tone in Dublin defeat

Feb 3rd 2019, 8:10 PM 48,943 Views 77 Comments

Joe Schmidt’s men were sluggish from the off as England struck powerfully and intelligently.

# analysis - Saturday 26 January, 2019

Ian Paisley Jr may be indestructible but he's increasingly becoming a sideshow Teflon

Ian Paisley Jr may be indestructible but he's increasingly becoming a sideshow

Jan 26th 2019, 9:01 PM 39,674 Views 48 Comments

Revelations about the MP have been piling up of late.

# analysis - Tuesday 22 January, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Connacht's clever bounce-back attack cuts Bordeaux apart Reverse

Analysis: Connacht's clever bounce-back attack cuts Bordeaux apart

Jan 22nd 2019, 7:40 PM 33,311 Views 16 Comments

Attack coach Nigel Carolan has his charges striking superbly from lineout platforms.

# analysis - Monday 21 January, 2019

From The42 What is going on at Chelsea? Talking Point

What is going on at Chelsea?

Jan 21st 2019, 5:30 AM 7,445 Views 11 Comments

Maurizio Sarri claimed his side were ‘mentally weak’ following the loss to Arsenal on Saturday.

# analysis - Tuesday 15 January, 2019

After tonight's shellacking, for how long more can Theresa May survive? Analysis

After tonight's shellacking, for how long more can Theresa May survive?

Jan 15th 2019, 10:10 PM 21,555 Views 34 Comments

Her government suffered a monumental defeat.

From The42 Stockdale's finishing skills reward Ulster's clever set-piece thinking Analysis

Stockdale's finishing skills reward Ulster's clever set-piece thinking

Jan 15th 2019, 9:45 PM 19,290 Views 11 Comments

The northern province scored three tries from set-piece platforms against Racing 92 last weekend.

From The42 Martin O'Neill and the fate of 9 other former Ireland managers Analysis

Martin O'Neill and the fate of 9 other former Ireland managers

Jan 15th 2019, 5:05 PM 30,487 Views 14 Comments

A number of coaches have struggled after leaving the Boys in Green hotseat.

From The42 The Wallabies' loss has been Leinster's immense gain as Fardy shines Fardy Party

The Wallabies' loss has been Leinster's immense gain as Fardy shines

Jan 15th 2019, 3:00 PM 24,313 Views 34 Comments

The 34-year-old Australian has been a superb signing for the province.

# analysis - Monday 14 January, 2019

From The42 Analysis: Beirne's destruction, Earls' try-saver and Carbery's class In Depth

Analysis: Beirne's destruction, Earls' try-saver and Carbery's class

Jan 14th 2019, 3:00 PM 29,106 Views 12 Comments

Johann van Graan’s Munster delivered their most compelling performance of the season on Friday night.

# analysis - Sunday 13 January, 2019

From The42 Why Paul Pogba has looked transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjær Talking Point

Why Paul Pogba has looked transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjær

Jan 13th 2019, 7:51 PM 12,322 Views 28 Comments

The France international’s sublime pass created the only goal in Man United’s win.

# analysis - Thursday 27 December, 2018

From The42 At the halfway point of the Premier League season, is it Liverpool's title to lose? Analysis

At the halfway point of the Premier League season, is it Liverpool's title to lose?

Dec 27th 2018, 5:43 PM 20,880 Views 67 Comments

Recent history suggests the Reds are poised for glory.

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