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Brendan Cummins: Galway Kryptonite, Kilkenny's secret weapon and TJ influence
The42′s hurling analyst provides an indepth analysis of what makes Kilkenny tick.
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Johnny Doyle: Kerry remain the team to beat but Tyrone can be proud of their efforts
The42′s Gaelic football columnist looks back at today’s All-Ireland semi-final.
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Brendan Cummins: Dealing with Galway’s Hercules, pressure on Joe and Tipp’s credentials
The 42′s hurling columnist Brendan Cummins looks ahead to Sunday’s All-Ireland semi-final.
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John Gardiner: Relentless Kilkenny march on but Waterford can still be proud after 2015
The42.ie’s hurling columnist reviews today’s Croke Park showdown.
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Brendan Cummins: Waterford conundrum, Kilkenny scoring power and Poc Fada glory
The42′s hurling columnist looks ahead to Sunday’s All-Ireland hurling semi-final and reflects upon another Poc Fada title.
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Johnny Doyle: Awesome Kerry, red-hot Dublin and Michael Murphy's class
The42′s Gaelic football columnist takes a look back over the weekend action.
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Johnny Doyle: Kildare banish criticism in style, Cork crash out and brilliant Pete McGrath
The42′s Gaelic football columnist takes a look back over the weekend action.
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John Gardiner: Waterford maturity, Cork disaster, and Galway's supporting cast shine
All-Ireland winner John Gardiner assesses Sunday’s All-Ireland quarter-finals.
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John Kavanagh: 'I did think it was inevitable that this day would come'
Conor McGregor’s coach reflects on a historic triumph for Irish sport in his exclusive column.
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'My jersey is buried in his back garden' - What it's like marking Kerry's James O'Donoghue
Jamie Wall plots O’Donoghue’s rise to become one of the GAA’s most lethal talents.
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John Kavanagh: 'The long wait is over. This is the stuff dreams are made of'
The latest from our exclusive columnist ahead of tomorrow’s title bout for Conor McGregor at UFC 189.
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What exactly is Rory McIlroy's injury - and how is it going to affect his golf game?
Chartered physiotherapist Domhnaill Fox assesses the world number one’s road to recovery.
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Johnny Doyle - Penalty controversy, Cork intensity, Kerry rescue and Kildare recovery
The42.ie’s Gaelic football columnist looks back at a hectic weekend of action.
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'Dublin are the one team that when they have you by the throat, they will squeeze it'
The42.ie’s Gaelic football columnist Johnny Doyle reflects on the day’s Leinster semi-final action.
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Brendan Cummins - Dublin doubts, Canning's injury and Schutte on a mission
The42′s hurling columnist gives his verdict on today’s showdown at Croke Park
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Brendan Cummins: 'It's time for Clare to deliver again, 2014 was a write-off'
Our new hurling columnist looks ahead to today’s Thurles showdown.
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'Ais Daly is among the UFC strawweight elite' - John Kavanagh writes exclusively for The42
The latest column from Ireland’s top mixed martial arts coach.
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'Don't be surprised to see Conor beat Aldo by submission' - John Kavanagh writes exclusively for The42
The latest column from Ireland’s top MMA coach.
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'Professional sport is not purely about performing, it's about entertaining'
The latest from John Kavanagh, Ireland’s top MMA coach, in his exclusive The42.ie column.
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'Conor will stop Jose Aldo inside three rounds' - John Kavanagh writes exclusively for The42.ie
Ireland’s top MMA coach looks ahead to a big day in May.
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'I can't see it going beyond 2 minutes' - John Kavanagh writes exclusively for TheScore.ie
Conor McGregor’s head coach joins our team of expert columnists ahead of UFC Boston.
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John Gardiner: 'Ger was players' choice for Cork boss after '06, now he's ideal fit for Dublin'
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist on a busy night on the managerial front in Cork and Dublin.
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John Gardiner: How Kilkenny's defensive tweak trumped Tipp - and why the GAA needs pro refs
TheScore.ie’s resident hurling columnist gives his view on another All-Ireland triumph for the black and amber.
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Cody and Shefflin’s greatness continues but Tipperary can complete this replay task
John Gardiner takes a close look at hurling’s most celebrated partnership ahead of this evening’s All-Ireland final replay.
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John Gardiner: The best final of a generation - but Tipp would rather replay on Saturday
TheScore.ie’s resident columnist weighs in with his thoughts as the dust settles on another Croke Park classic.
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Johnny Doyle column: Two mouth-watering clashes make for an unexpected August treat
TheScore.ie’s columnist looks ahead to the biggest footballing weekend of the summer.
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Johnny Doyle column: Streetwise Mayo, stopping O'Donoghue and Kerry's selection
TheScore.ie’s Gaelic football columnist looks ahead to tomorrow’s big showdown in Croke Park.
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John Gardiner column: 'It was all too easy for Tipperary as Cork never turned up'
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist looks back at yesterday’s showdown in Croke Park.
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John Gardiner column: Cork Tipp from Thurles '91, Killarney '04 to Croke Park tomorrow
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist looks ahead to tomorrow’s big showdown.
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John Gardiner column - Epic battle in rain leaves Limerick heartbroken as Kilkenny survive
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist looks back on yesterday’s superb battle in Croke Park.
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Johnny Doyle: Time-keeping controversy, Kerry's attacking star and Kildare exit
TheScore.ie’s columnist looks back on the weekend’s Gaelic football action.
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John Gardiner - Daly's future, Wexford's exit while Limerick and Tipperary march on
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist looks back at yesterday’s showdowns in Thurles.
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Counter-attacking and basic skills the keys to Prendergast's philosophy
Grenoble’s new backs coach outlines his areas of focus ahead of the Top 14 season.
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Johnny Doyle - Kildare disappoint, Meath impress and Dublin continue to dominate
TheScore.ie’s Gaelic football columnist looks back at yesterday’s Leinster semi-final action.
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John Gardiner: Cork are flying after Clare's tactics backfire on a Semple day of frees
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist was also impressed with the Dubs on Saturday night.
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Johnny Doyle: 'When the Kildare team ran out onto Croke Park, I must admit I was a bit emotional'
TheScore.ie’s new Gaelic football columnist on watching Kildare in action for the first time since retiring.
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John Gardiner: Cork and Kilkenny issue statements of intent while Offaly hit rock bottom
TheScore.ie’s columnist was hugely impressed by the Rebels and the Cats over the weekend.
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John Gardiner: Limerick’s siege mentality, pressure on Tipp and Laois close to shock
TheScore.ie’s hurling columnist gives his take on yesterday’s drama in Thurles.
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John Gardiner: Cork off the early pace, Cadogan just like Deane and Waterford's tactics
TheScore.ie’s new hurling columnist looks back at yesterday’s thrilling draw in Thurles.
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Scotland looking to ‘steel’ of pack for Six Nations opener in Dublin
Scottish rugby expert David Ferguson gave us some insight into Scott Johnson’s squad ahead of the Ireland clash.