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March

March 2023

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Huge weekend for Irish provinces as European Cup rugby returns with a bang

All four provinces are in action on Saturday.

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Mar 31st 2023, 6:30 AM

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Preview: Ireland will be brave and refuse 'a slow death' in the greatest test of them all

Ireland begin with their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against France tonight, the biggest test there is in international football.

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Mar 27th 2023, 6:00 AM

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Ferguson's full debut to bring life to low-key Latvia friendly at start of Ireland's defining year

Evan Ferguson will make his full debut as Ireland tune up for their massive challenge against France.

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Mar 22nd 2023, 6:00 AM

# On the brink

Grand Slam beckons on what could be one of Irish rugby's greatest days

Andy Farrell’s men are overwhelming favourites to get the job done against England.

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Mar 18th 2023, 6:00 AM

# faz

'We warmed-up on the bus and won the game easily. It’s just mentality'

Andy Farrell has impressively guided Ireland to within sight of a Grand Slam.

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Mar 12th 2023, 7:00 AM

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Shamrock Rovers’ impact: ‘I don’t see their entry into the league as bad news’

Several players give their thoughts on the Hoops’ introduction ahead of the Women’s Premier Division kicking off.

4.8k

Mar 4th 2023, 8:30 AM

February

February 2023

# Italian Job

Ireland's injury list is incredible but they have the quality to win big in Rome

Italy are an improved team with excellent young players but Andy Farrell’s side are firm favourites.

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Feb 25th 2023, 7:00 AM

# Postcard from Marbella

Relaxed Ireland kick off momentous World Cup year in sprightly Spain

Vera Pauw’s side face China PR in an international friendly this afternoon.

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Feb 22nd 2023, 7:05 AM

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UCC and UL gear up for unlikely Sigerson Cup decider

The game takes place at SETU Waterford Arena on Wednesday evening.

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Feb 14th 2023, 8:09 PM

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Champions League returns: English sides are vulnerable, PSG in crisis and Napoli the dark horses

A look ahead to the last-16 ties as the knockout phase swings into action.

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Feb 14th 2023, 6:00 AM

# Jouez

The world's two best teams battle for Six Nations supremacy in Dublin today

Ireland and France are both missing key players for what should be an epic encounter.

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Feb 11th 2023, 7:00 AM

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'There's not a hotel room available' - Wexford ready for Galway with silverware on the line

The two sides will meet in round one of the Allianz hurling league that will double up as the Walsh Cup final.

9.0k

Feb 4th 2023, 8:15 AM

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Can Galway and Kerry stay perfect, Cork-Dublin rivalry and growing frustration

There’s four big Division 1 ladies football league fixtures down for decision this Bank Holiday weekend.

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Feb 4th 2023, 7:30 AM

# Opening Day

Gatland's return gives Wales bounce but Ireland are deserved favourites

Andy Farrell’s men will be targetting a Six Nations title and it all starts in Cardiff this afternoon.

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Feb 4th 2023, 7:00 AM

January

January 2023

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Westmeath's big statement, bouncing back from the basement and managerial changes

Here’s five key questions ahead of the Division 3 and 4 football league opening weekend.

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Jan 26th 2023, 5:00 PM

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Young talent still emerging but Racing visit a reminder of what Leinster are losing

Leinster senior coach Stuart Lancaster will join the French side in the summer.

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Jan 21st 2023, 7:00 AM

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Munster chasing back-to-back Interpro crowns as Leinster take on Ulster

The Women’s Interprovincial title race could be decided this weekend.

4.6k

Jan 20th 2023, 6:50 PM

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Leinster primed to silence Gloucester's Shed despite absence of key leaders

The province go into today’s game without a number of frontliners, including James Lowe, who has returned to New Zealand due to a family issue.

6.6k

Jan 14th 2023, 8:30 AM

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Ulster, Connacht and Leinster can all make the most of an intriguing day of URC action

The three provinces will all be aiming for wins today.

6.6k

Jan 7th 2023, 7:30 AM

Last year

2022

# Moore to come

'I’ve a point to prove, but not so much to Irish coaches and selection, more for Ulster'

Marty Moore is relishing Ulster’s New Year’s Day battle against Munster.

9.9k

Dec 31st 2022, 9:46 AM

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Constitution Hill, Facile Vega, A Plus Tard - A star-studded cast for Christmas festivals

Donn McClean looks ahead to the coming days’ racing for The42.

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Dec 24th 2022, 8:00 AM

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Lancaster: 'Completely different' Munster should be confident ahead of Leinster meeting

‘It was a very good win over Northampton. I know how much Northampton wanted to win that game,’ Lancaster said ahead of 26 December’s interpro.

16.9k

Dec 21st 2022, 12:09 PM

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Railway on track for three-in-a-row in AIL decider against Blackrock

The sides meet in the decider in Energia Park on Saturday afternoon.

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Dec 17th 2022, 9:55 AM

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Beleaguered Brive up next as Connacht look to shape season in Challenge Cup

Andy Friend’s side are in action in France tonight.

5.5k

Dec 16th 2022, 6:45 AM

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World Cup semi-finals: Dreams of Messi and Morocco on the line amid prospect of repeat final pairing

We look ahead to the World Cup semi-finals.

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Dec 13th 2022, 8:00 AM

# On The Road

After their travel nightmare, Leinster must be close to best against Racing

Leo Cullen’s side weren’t able to do their captain’s run due to long delays on the journey to Le Havre.

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Dec 10th 2022, 8:00 AM

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World Cup quarter-finals: Messi or Van Gaal's last stand, England to find out if they are the real deal

We preview the last-eight games in Qatar, which are rich with storylines.

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Dec 8th 2022, 8:02 PM

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England among the flawed contenders as World Cup gets to the serious business

We look ahead to the World Cup knockout games, which begin later today.

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Dec 3rd 2022, 7:00 AM

Munster locked-and-loaded for massive night in Edinburgh

The Scots have named a strong side for this evening’s URC clash.

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Dec 2nd 2022, 8:56 AM

# Autumn Finale

Ireland's strong favouritism is well-earned but Wallabies still a threat

Dave Rennie’s men have had a tough year, meaning the home side are expected to win.

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Nov 19th 2022, 7:00 AM

# looking ahead

Final four? Surprise package? Biggest flop? Our writers' World Cup predictions

The42′s journalists look ahead to Qatar 2022.

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Nov 18th 2022, 7:15 AM

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Ireland step up Euros prep against Haaland-less Norway in B-Side friendly international

Norway are the visitors to the Aviva Stadium this evening.

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Nov 17th 2022, 6:15 AM

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Farrell's ruthless streak means players know they must seize opportunity against Fiji

A number of players in a much-changed Ireland team will be keen to impress at Aviva Stadium today.

16.3k

Nov 12th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Showdown

Brutal Boks pack and the Bomb Squad mean Ireland have to go up another level

Andy Farrell’s side will face a different challenge today to the one in New Zealand last summer.

22.6k

Nov 5th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Consistency key for Leinster's Deegan in bid to push up Ireland pecking order

The backrower is in the Leinster team that will take on Scarlets tonight.

2.8k

Oct 28th 2022, 6:30 AM

# Stand up and fight

Re-energised Munster team must lift the pressure with win over Bulls

Graham Rowntree has brought a crop of Emerging Ireland players straight back in.

10.1k

Oct 15th 2022, 6:55 AM

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'Realistic' Ireland ready for the biggest game in their history in World Cup play-off

It’s do or die for Vera Pauw’s side against Scotland tonight.

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Oct 11th 2022, 6:30 AM

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Leaders Dublin University set to face UCD as Terenure host Cork

Meanwhile, Blackrock v Galwegians is among the standout ties in the All-Ireland League Women’s Division.

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Oct 8th 2022, 11:10 AM

# coygig

All eyes on Hampden as Ireland set to learn World Cup play-off fate

Vera Pauw’s side will face Scotland or Austria away on Tuesday.

3.6k

Oct 6th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Champions League becoming Liverpool's last salvation as they go 'back to the basics'

Jurgen Klopp’s misfiring side host Rangers tonight.

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Oct 4th 2022, 6:00 AM