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Connacht lose back row Butler for six weeks to knee injury
Second row Andrew Browne’s ankle injury requires surgery and he will now be out until the New Year.
Traffic restrictions in Dublin as athletes take part in Ironman challenge
Over 2000 athletes will take part.
Chelsea legend John Terry makes move to the Championship
Aston Villa’s owner Tony Xia has confirmed that the veteran defender is moving to the club.
All Blacks set to give a glimpse of the challenge facing the Lions
Steve Hansen’s side face Samoa in Eden Park today as they get set for the three-Test series.
'No bitching or moaning' - No-nonsense Farrell looks for defensive leaders
The Lions’ defence was superb against the Crusaders but there is more to come.
Live A Better Life: 6 things you need to know about using your phone less
Want to use your phone less? We found out how.
Quiz: How well do you remember the Premier League 2016-17 season?
As the campaign draws to a close, we test how closely you’ve been paying attention.
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.
Challenge 4: Make an app hard to get at
You need the app – but you don’t want to be instantly drawn to it. Here’s what to do.
Challenge 3: Drop the phone at dinner
Week two of Live A Better Life is all about challenging yourself.
Man United handed Spanish test in Europa League semis
The Red Devils will face Celta Vigo after progressing to the final four following an extra-time win over Anderlecht at Old Trafford.
Arsenal legend Adams takes charge of La Liga strugglers
The former Gunners star, who has managed the likes of Wycombe Wanderers and Portsmouth, has been handed the reins at Granada.
‘I wasn’t brought down fast enough from the volcano and ended up with heart failure’
Fiona McGinley chats to The42 about recovering from a 2012 accident to compete in The Race.
Former France coach Saint-Andre takes up voluntary role with Cameroon
He will help the national team during the African Cup.
'Ireland don't think we're fit enough for 80 minutes' - Italy's Parisse
The talismanic number eight is enjoying life under head coach Conor O’Shea.
'When you have a certain body type it's easy to feel exercise isn't for you - and that's a problem'
2FM radio presenter Louise McSharry told us why she decided to become an ambassador for the Dublin Rock n’Roll Marathon.
Ulster 'not in the ideal position' as they enter season-defining period
The northern province suffered their third loss in four games at the hands of Scarlets on Friday evening.
'Breaking my back taught me what was worth fighting for in life'
Two of Ireland’s Paralympic athletes on not letting a disability define them and how they got tough in the face of adversity.
Bealham ready for shot at first Ireland start after facing down the haka
The 25-year-old was delighted to be part of the win over New Zealand.
'The minute we came here for dinner, the lads were straight over'
Dundalk duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle have been getting used to life in the Ireland squad.
O'Neill backs Dundalk players to make 'big step up' to international level
The Irish boss says the pair fully deserve to be in the latest squad.
26.2 miles later: 'You started something, played the long game and you finished it. Job done.'
“And after 4 hours, 14 minutes, and 18 seconds, I’m a finisher” – Sarah Geraghty reflects on the relief, disbelief and quiet pride of taking on the Dublin City Marathon.
'Money-wise, this is a whole new stratosphere' - Can Katie be boxing's Ronda Rousey?
The Irish star’s manager, Brian Peters, chats to The42 about her plans for the future.
Cork City have a huge game in the Uefa Youth League tonight
The SSE Airtricity League U19 champions are hoping to build on a creditable 0-0 first-leg result.
Ireland takes "significant step" in fighting climate change
“The signing of this treaty signals a move in a new direction,” said the Green Party’s Eamon Ryan.
Ireland face the haka twice next month, but what does it really mean to the All Blacks?
We spoke to Doug Howlett, Tiki Edwards and Joe Royal about the famous Māori tradition.
What now for Ireland's Robbie Brady?
The Dubliner looks set to spend the season with Norwich in the Championship.
Dundalk confident of lucrative Champions League progression tonight in Tallaght
But Stephen Kenny’s side will need to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg against BATE Borisov.
'I got very nervous when I was winning at the 2012 Olympics'
Irish sailor Annalise Murphy says she is more equipped to deal with pressurised situations now.
The ice bucket challenge: It actually made a huge difference
Around €104 million was raised through people dumping water over their heads.
Joe O'Reilly granted legal aid to pursue Supreme Court appeal
In July 2007, he was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of his wife Rachel.
A beauty blogger put 100 layers of foundation on her face and it was truly disturbing
Just a cute look for popping down to the shops.
'We want to come here and lay down a marker over the next three weeks'
Simon Easterby lays down a challenge to the Ireland squad ahead of their three Tests in South Africa.
'Premier League survival is Leicester's priority next season'
The manager is determined to keep the Foxes’ feet on the ground for the next campaign
Company at centre of Clerys closure launches High Court challenge against investigators
The investigators entered the premises of D2 Private Ltd yesterday and seized a laptop and some records.
I tried to do my normal job using broadband in rural Ireland. Here's how it went
In short: it was painful.
Boxer who was in induced coma says recovery his 'toughest fight'
The 25-year-old collapsed shortly after his 10th-round stoppage loss to Chris Eubank Jr.
Man and woman who 'feel sexually attracted to animals' challenge law forbidding sex with animals
The challenge was thrown out.
Could football in China be the biggest threat to the Premier League’s global dominance?
Professor Simon Chadwick tells The42 about one of the burgeoning forces in world football.
Champions Dundalk to start at Bray as 2016 Airtricity League fixture list revealed
Stephen Kenny’s side will be aiming to win their third successive title.