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Last month
September 2023
'We're comfortable with the risk' - South Africa head coach Nienaber
The Springboks have opted for a 7/1 bench split against Ireland.
No emergency meeting as FAI undecided on Stephen Kenny's future
Chief executive Jonathan Hill and director of football Marc Canham will be speaking to the media this Thursday.
No emergency meeting as FAI undecided on Stephen Kenny's future
Chief executive Jonathan Hill and director of football Marc Canham will be speaking to the media this Thursday.
'I cannot continue my work' – Luis Rubiales says he will resign following kiss scandal
Suspended Spanish Football Federation chief kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during presentation following last month’s World Cup final.
'I cannot continue my work' – Luis Rubiales says he will resign following kiss scandal
Suspended Spanish Football Federation chief kissed Jenni Hermoso on the lips during the trophy presentation following last month’s World Cup final.
'Incredibly proud' and 'grateful' Shane Lowry gets captain's pick for 2023 Ryder Cup
The Offaly man was one of six players chosen by Team Europe skipper Luke Donald.
Shane Lowry one of six players named on Team Europe for 2023 Ryder Cup
The Offaly native was chosen by Team Europe skipper Luke Donald.
This year
2023
Farrell escapes ban in latest example of disciplinary guessing game
The England captain had been sent off for a high tackle against Wales.
England captain Farrell avoids ban and is cleared for Rugby World Cup duty
The out-half was sent off for a high tackle against Wales.
England captain Farrell avoids ban and is cleared for World Cup duty
The out-half was sent off for a high tackle against Wales.
Captain Nichola Fryday confirms Ireland retirement at just 28
She will continue her club rugby with Exeter but has opted to step away after 34 caps.
Hannah Dingley’s interim spell to end as Forest Green name new manager
Dingley became the first woman to take charge of an English Football League club when handed the job on a caretaker basis.
Fifa blocks wearing of rainbow armbands at Women's World Cup
However, they will be allowed to promote peace, gender equality, indigenous peoples and ending violence against women among other causes.
Real Madrid's Vinicius spared red card suspension after racist abuse
The Spanish football federation’s Competition Committee say they accept Real Madrid’s complaint against the red card.
'I would've backed Ross Byrne to have a really good chance of the drop goal'
Today’s episode of The 42 Rugby Weekly Extra podcast breaks down the Champions Cup final.
US Supreme Court preserves women's access to abortion drug
The drug has been approved for use in the US since 2000.
Constantine Hatzidakis to face no further action after Andy Robertson incident
The assistant referee has been cleared after an investigation carried out by the English FA.
World Athletics says transgender women no longer allowed to compete in female events
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the organisation had consulted with various stakeholders about the issue.
Transgender women no longer allowed to compete in athletics - Coe
Coe said World Athletics had consulted with various stakeholders about the issue.
Marcus Smith retained in England squad for France Six Nations clash
Their head coach, Steve Borthwick, names his starting XV on Thursday lunchtime.
Shane Duffy in danger of losing place in Ireland squad for start of Euro qualifiers
International boss Stephen Kenny admits he has “a lot to consider” as a result of the Fulham defender’s lack of action.
Foster 'won't be reapplying' for All-Blacks head coach job after World Cup
The news comes after New Zealand Rugby said they would select the All Blacks coach from 2024 within the next few weeks.
Welsh rugby chief quits over allegations of sexism, racism and homophobia at WRU
Steve Phillips stepped down following a BBC documentary this week.
Glasgow terminate Rufus McLean’s contract following domestic abuse guilty plea
The 22-year-old Scotland international will be sentenced next month.
Naomi Osaka becomes latest star to pull out of Australian Open
Osaka has not played a competitive match since September.
Last year
2022
Davy Russell announces retirement after Thurles winner
In 2014 he lifted the most coveted trophy in National Hunt racing when winning the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
Navan horse racing card cancelled due to frozen parts on track
Racing will go ahead as planned in Thurles.
John Cooney considering switch to Scotland
The Ireland and Ulster scrum-half could make the move in line with World Rugby’s new eligibility rules.
Finn Russell left out of Scotland squad for Autumn Nations series
Jamie Ritchie will take over the captaincy for Gregor Townsend’s side.
Common sense prevails as Offaly ladies football decider refixed to avoid fixture clash
The game has been put back by six days to avoid taking place on the same weekend as the senior camogie semi-finals.
Chelsea sack commercial director over 'inappropriate messages'
Damian Willoughby was appointed as commercial director earlier this month.
Tyson Fury's latest retirement U-Turn sees him wish the sport 'bon voyage'
The WBC world heavyweight champion was expected to fight the winner of Oleksandr Usyk’s rematch with Anthony Joshua that takes place on Saturday week
IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby
The association have argued that its decision to limit involvement to players recorded as female at birth is ‘based on medical and scientific evidence’.
Starmer and Rayner will not be fined over ‘beergate’, say police
The British Labour leadership duo had vowed to quit if police had taken action against them.
Galway captain Sean Kelly handed reprieve for All-Ireland semi-final
Kelly’s one-game suspension has been overturned tonight.
German trans footballers 'can play for male or female teams'
Difficulties have been encountered at various clubs and regional associations since 2018.
'We helped him back to his football life' - Frank hopeful of Eriksen Brentford stay
The former Tottenham playmaker has been impressive since joining the Bees on a short-term deal in January.
Chelsea get green light to sell tickets for away games and cup matches
The Blues were banned from selling tickets after owner Roman Abramovich was sanctioned.
Clyde perform U-turn on Goodwillie signing by announcing end to loan agreement
The Scottish club confirmed on Tuesday that they had re-signed the 32-year-old, who was found by a judge in a civil case in 2017 to have raped a woman.
Schalke to remove logo of Russian company Gazprom from their shirts
Historically one of Germany’s best supported teams, Schalke has been sponsored by Gazprom since 2007.