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# On the Verge

Munster look to seal Pro14 final spot as Connacht bid for upset in Limerick

Both sides have made notable changes for the clash at Thomond Park.

7.1k

Mar 5th 2021, 6:00 AM

# forza

Ireland bid to get their Six Nations show on the road with big win in Rome

Andy Farrell’s men take on a youthful but defensively porous Italian outfit at Stadio Olimpico.

14.1k

Feb 27th 2021, 6:30 AM

# expert's view

Mayo team-mates facing off and '2021's breakout star' - what to expect from the Irish in Oz this weekend

A closer look at how the AFLW’s Irish contingent will fare in Round Four with CrossCoders agent Jason Hill.

3.9k

Feb 19th 2021, 5:30 PM

# big ask

Ireland will get a taste of life without Sexton and Murray as in-form France visit

Andy Farrell’s side will need a superb performance to keep their Six Nations hopes alive.

23.4k

Feb 14th 2021, 7:00 AM

# irish in aflw

Dublin-Mayo rivalry renewed and Tipp team-mates go head-to-head in Australia this weekend

What to expect from the AFLW’s Irish stars in Round Three, courtesy of an expert on the ground Down Under.

3.9k

Feb 12th 2021, 5:33 PM

# age is just a number

'Tom Brady has a chance to cement his GOAT status and push it to mythical proportions'

This weekend’s Super Bowl LV and the Six Nations tournament are both previewed in the latest episode of The Punt.

20.8k

Feb 5th 2021, 2:30 PM

# expert's view

Cora 'back terrorising defences' and returning Rowe - what to expect from the AFLW's Irish this weekend

After a turbulent week, it’s all eyes on Round Two and the football itself.

5.2k

Feb 5th 2021, 6:15 AM

# pro14

Connacht buoyant for bonus game against Ospreys

With a dearth of fixtures about, there is a sense of delight among players just to have a game.

5.9k

Jan 24th 2021, 8:30 AM

# Preview

Envoi Allen puts unbeaten record on line at Punchestown

Asterion Forlonge among five to face Elliott star on Sunday.

2.8k

Jan 15th 2021, 12:51 PM

# Preview

Johnny Ward: Cheltenham without the Irish is a dispiriting thought

Our columnist looks ahead to the March festival and offers his recommendation for the Triumph Hurdle.

5.1k

Jan 13th 2021, 6:30 AM

# interprovincial

Connacht bid to back up Leinster win against strong visiting Munster side

Johann van Graan has brought his frontliners back for this evening’s clash in Galway.

18.5k

Jan 9th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Derby

20-year-old Leinster pair set for debuts as Connacht look for upset at the RDS

The westerners have lost three in a row leading into this inter-pro clash at the RDS.

13.3k

Jan 2nd 2021, 6:30 AM

# Back in action

Can Munster continue Clermont momentum away to McFarland's Ulster?

The northern province have made 11 changes for the meeting at Kingspan Stadium.

9.1k

Jan 2nd 2021, 6:00 AM

# Preview

Irish books to watch out for in 2021

Here are some names to remember for your book shopping next year.

25.4k

Dec 31st 2020, 8:00 PM

# Record

Ulster out to get back to winning ways after crushing news on Coetzee exit

Both sides are coming off the back of consecutive defeats in the Champions Cup.

9.3k

Dec 27th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Skipper

'He's a very special player and a very special bloke. He wants an Irish jersey'

23-year-old Paul Boyle captains Connacht against Bristol in the Champions Cup today.

43.0k

Dec 20th 2020, 11:58 AM

# suftum

McCloskey a key man in all aspects as Ulster look for crucial away win

The English side have brought back most of their frontliners for the clash at Kingsholm.

2.5k

Dec 19th 2020, 8:30 AM

# big ask

Racing strong favourites but Friend wants 'the might of Connacht' to test them

The westerners are underdogs today in Paris as their Champions Cup campaign gets underway.

6.3k

Dec 13th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Champions Cup

Big guns holstered as Leinster begin another European assault

Leo Cullen’s pack won’t use a complicated set of calls in Montpellier as they bring 11 Ireland internationals back in the side.

9.6k

Dec 12th 2020, 8:30 AM

# fresh start

'I've come here and I feel like I've really been coached. They've challenged me'

Ian Madigan has settled in happily to life with Ulster since joining last summer.

9.7k

Dec 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Preview

Arsenal come to town as Dundalk bid to end topsy-turvy season on high

Filippo Giovagnoli’s side are looking for their first points of the campaign as they face already-qualified Arsenal at the Aviva Stadium.

2.9k

Dec 10th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Preview

Pressure is on but Ireland have enough about them to beat Scotland

Having experimented throughout the autumn, Andy Farrell has named an experienced team for today’s encounter with Scotland. They need to deliver a performance as well as a result.

7.1k

Dec 5th 2020, 7:44 AM

# identity

How Connacht are looking to save fuel by playing 'smart football'

Andy Friend’s men are aiming for a better balance in their attacking game.

5.3k

Dec 4th 2020, 7:15 AM

# the vera era

'Whatever happens, we want to make the country proud' - Ireland dare to dream on defining night

It all comes down to this for Vera Pauw’s Ireland as they face formidable Germany in their last-ditch Euro 2022 qualifier.

8.1k

Updated

Dec 1st 2020, 12:31 PM

# Preview

Filippo Giovagnoli banned from touchline for tonight's Europa League game with Rapid Vienna

Dundalk host the Austrian side at the Aviva Stadium tonight.

5.3k

Nov 26th 2020, 7:05 AM

# poaching

Leinster's 'poach group' battling for turnover points as Cardiff Blues visit RDS

Hooker James Tracy is hoping to help Leinster towards their seventh win of the season.

7.2k

Nov 22nd 2020, 7:30 AM

# the big one

'Eddie Jones is just playing games' - Ireland aim to walk the walk in Twickenham

James Ryan captains Andy Farrell’s side on what feels like a very important occasion for this squad.

28.1k

Nov 21st 2020, 7:00 AM

# Preview

'I don't think you can make any realistic assessment' - Kenny's turbulent start reaches its end against Bulgaria

The new manager’s Nations League campaign has been hopelessly undermined by injury and Covid-19.

18.7k

Nov 18th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Preview

Crucial World Cup ranking points at stake, as Ireland aim to end barren run against Ryan Giggs-less Wales

Stephen Kenny’s side are also aiming a run of five games without a goal.

7.1k

Nov 15th 2020, 7:30 AM

# Preview

England a daunting test as Ireland look to prove the progress made thus far

Stephen Kenny takes his side to Wembley, still searching for a win and even a goal from open play.

19.3k

Updated

Nov 12th 2020, 8:32 AM

# kingdom view

'David Clifford is going to give Kerry every chance of winning an All-Ireland if he stays fit'

Marc Ó Sé previewed the clash of Cork and Kerry on the latest episode of The42 GAA Weekly.

6.1k

Nov 6th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Preview

Dundalk expecting 'one of the hardest games' of the campaign as focus reverts to Europa League

The Lilywhites are in Austria to face Rapid Vienna this evening.

5.2k

Nov 5th 2020, 7:05 AM

# Winter wonderland

'It'd be a lovely Christmas present this year to be playing in Croke Park on the Sunday before it'

The All-Ireland ladies football senior championship is off the mark – and it’s shaping up to be one to remember.

17.3k

Oct 31st 2020, 8:00 AM

# pipeline

Munster send West Cork crew to work in first Monday Night Rugby outing

Craig Casey and Ben Healy continue as the halfbacks for the clash with Cardiff Blues.

21.1k

Oct 26th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Preview

Molde's defensive issues give Dundalk glimmer of hope as unlikely European campaign begins

The Lilyhwites are back in the big time, in arguably their most improbable Europa League run yet.

4.4k

Oct 22nd 2020, 6:00 AM

# Preview

Kenny's kids looking to end turbulent week with win in Finland

After a week like no other, a much-changed Irish squad featuring seven players under the age of 22 seek a first win under the new manager.

12.6k

Oct 14th 2020, 6:30 AM

# Italian Job

U21 boss urges Obafemi to make his case to Kenny in today's clash with Italy

The Republic of Ireland resume their U21 European Championship qualifying campaign this afternoon in Pisa.

8.9k

Oct 13th 2020, 12:05 AM

# Preview

Plane saga dominates build-up as Kenny searches for important win against Wales

With the Euros dream dead, Ireland need to start getting results to improve their seeding for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers draw.

29.2k

Oct 11th 2020, 7:00 AM

# Crunch time

Ireland's quiet man set for the biggest night of his footballing life

In just his third match in charge, Stephen Kenny will lead Ireland in a crucial Euros play-off against Slovakia.

28.2k

Updated

Oct 8th 2020, 5:06 PM

# black death banished

From heavy criticism to the perfect ad on the big stage: Last two standing in Cavan SFC go again

Kingscourt Stars and Crosserlough vie for the crown in this evening’s Kingspan Breffni Park replay.

7.9k

Oct 3rd 2020, 7:30 AM