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# Sparky

Southampton appoint Mark Hughes as their new manager

The ex-Saints striker has been handed the job until the end of the season.

7.1k

Mar 14th 2018, 10:47 PM

# saints

Clarke earns Saints bragging rights as Buckley's men depart Dalymount with three points

St Pat’s recorded their second win of the season on Friday, with Dean Clarke’s goal proving vital in a Dublin derby against Bohemians.

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Mar 9th 2018, 10:07 PM

# no valentine's

Couples detained as Indonesian cities crack down on Valentine's Day

Authorities in the city of Surabaya briefly detained about two dozen couples.

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Feb 14th 2018, 3:30 PM

# Schools Rugby

Blue magic as St Mary's edge seven-try thriller with St Andrew's

Jordan Larmour’s presence on the St Andrew’s sideline couldn’t tip the balance their way as the Rathmines school powered to victory.

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Feb 2nd 2018, 4:43 PM

# Northern Exposure

Hurricanes coach Boyd to take charge of Northampton next season

The Super Rugby-winning coach will move to England in August on a three-year contract.

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Jan 29th 2018, 4:54 PM

# New Addition

St Pat's bolster their defence with the acquisition of former Sligo and Limerick centre-half

Mick Leahy has signed for the Saints, it has been announced today.

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Jan 18th 2018, 4:12 PM

# Stalemate

Frustrated Man United fail to score at Old Trafford as Saints earn a point

Jose Mourinho’s side have now suffered back-to-back draws in the Premier League.

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Dec 30th 2017, 7:38 PM

# saints

Busy weekend for St Pat's as club announce fifth signing alongside retro new home jersey

Liam Buckley is continuing to reassemble his squad having narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier Division last season.

5.6k

Dec 2nd 2017, 2:07 PM

# sticky toffees

Sigurdsson stunner fails to save woeful Toffees against Southampton

A three goal defeat to Southampton mean Everton have gone 15 top-flight matches without a win on the road.

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Nov 26th 2017, 3:50 PM

# Relegation race

Saints close in on safety with seismic win against the champions

Cork City raced into a two goal lead before St Pat’s rallied with four without reply to record a massive win which leaves them a point away from safety.

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Oct 20th 2017, 9:47 PM

# Relegation battle

Sensational Duggan equaliser in stoppage time earns Limerick decisive draw in Inchicore

The draw means Limerick remain two points above St Pat’s as the relegation battle in the Premier Division intensifies.

6.1k

Oct 7th 2017, 7:06 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Southampton vs Man United, Premier League

Southampton welcomed Manchester United to St. Mary’s looking to inflict a first Premier League defeat of the season on Jose Mourinho’s side.

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Sep 23rd 2017, 1:57 PM

# ABSOLUTE VIRGIL

Van Dijk returns to Southampton first-team training after failed Liverpool switch

The centre-back is back training with the main squad but manager Mauricio Pellegrino remains cautious over his return to action.

4.1k

Sep 7th 2017, 6:52 PM

# bermo

‘What I remember most is Ronaldo running across and Patrick Flynn creaming him out of it’

St Patrick’s Athletic defender Ian Bermingham chats to The 42 about his time in Inchicore and taking the captain’s armband this season.

28.1k

Aug 24th 2017, 9:03 PM

# saints

'Anybody out of the bottom seven or eight teams need to be looking over their shoulder'

St Pat’s are undefeated in their last five Premier Division games but remain just three points above the bottom three.

4.1k

Aug 21st 2017, 6:58 PM

# saints

St Pat's continue their winning run to pull further away from the drop zone

Liam Buckley’s men were comfortable winners at Richmond Park.

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Aug 18th 2017, 9:49 PM

# Good to be back

‘I was 33 and broke my collarbone, there was no point in feeling sorry for myself’

Killian Brennan talks about recovering from injury and his return to St Pat’s, where he won the Premier Division in 2013.

9.8k

Aug 11th 2017, 7:00 AM

# safe pair of hands

‘Some players are only 16 and they've nothing to come back to. Some don't even have a Junior Cert’

Conor O’Malley is proving to be one of Ireland’s most talented goalkeepers, but like many young players has shown a dedication towards getting his education while playing football.

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Jul 20th 2017, 10:40 PM

# saints

Resilient second half fightback earns St Pat's a first league win in two months

Liam Buckley’s side rise out of the relegation zone and into ninth place with just a third home win this season.

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Jul 14th 2017, 9:44 PM

# Relegation battle

Late Cunningham equaliser keeps honours even in Inchicore

Substitute Padraic Cunningham scored a dramatic equaliser six minutes from time for Shane Keegan’s side.

3.2k

Jun 30th 2017, 9:48 PM

LIVE

Northampton Saints v Connacht, Champions Cup play-off semi-final

We went minute-by-minute as Connacht tried to extend their season and hope of playing in the Champions Cup next season.

May 20th 2017, 5:47 PM Carty is smashed behind the gainline. Saints pour in after the breakdown AND WIN THE TURNOVER. FULL-TIME! Northampton 21 Connacht 15

May 20th 2017, 5:35 PM PENALTY! Northampton 21 Connacht 15 (Mallinder ’70)

May 20th 2017, 5:25 PM TRY! Northampton 18 Connacht 15 (Heffernan ’61)

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May 20th 2017, 2:53 PM

Adeolokun, Healy and Dillane back in Connacht 23 for Saints play-off

Pat Lam’s side have been boosted by the return of the Ireland internationals.

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May 19th 2017, 2:04 PM

# On the up

Seagulls soar to second despite draw at home to Saints

It was an entertaining game in Bray.

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May 5th 2017, 9:54 PM

# Driving Seat

Leinster firmly in control of pool and can start the chase for home European quarter-final

Leo Cullen has been forced to dig down into the depth chart, but his side are riding high in both competitions.

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Dec 19th 2016, 2:45 AM

# saints

Shane Long: Southampton want silverware this season

Long says silverware is the ultimate goal for Southampton this season.

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Dec 18th 2016, 9:26 AM

# easy pickings

Cullen delighted with composure and clinical finishing of youthful Leinster side

The head coach also praised the way Ross Byrne steered his team around on his first European start.

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Dec 18th 2016, 7:21 AM

# gift wrapped

Shoddy Saints hit for 60 as 9-try Leinster tighten grip on Champions Cup pool

Northampton rested big names for the trip to Dublin and took a festive pounding.

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Dec 17th 2016, 9:37 PM

# Champions Cup

Leinster staying wary of understrength Saints

The embattled Jim Mallinder has left his big name forwards at home.

3.8k

Dec 17th 2016, 6:09 AM

# 7 out of 10

'I played 9 for a bit': JVDF studying to fill any gap for Leinster

The ever-ready openside is willing to slot in anywhere in Leo Cullen’s side… anywhere!

9.1k

Dec 14th 2016, 12:05 AM

# Not again

'We lost focus': Lesson of 2013 and lure of home quarter final driving Leinster

Sean Cronin was one of the starters when Northampton claimed a win in the Aviva three years ago, but things have changed for both sides.

5.5k

Dec 13th 2016, 12:01 AM

# sinners

'The discipline is becoming an issue' - Hartley the latest Saint to sin

Kieran Brookes and Calum Clark will be back from bans this weekend in Dublin.

9.9k

Dec 12th 2016, 1:37 PM

# Champions Cup

'Every point counts' as Leinster take aim at JJ Hanrahan and Saints

Pool 4 is extremely tight as it kicks off the pivotal Champions Cup back-to-backs.

14.9k

Dec 9th 2016, 8:00 AM

# Back in action

'These two weeks will define our season': O'Brien ready to empty the tank again

After the frustration of being kept away from the Wallabies, the Tullow Tank is revved up and ready to go again.

8.2k

Dec 8th 2016, 12:36 PM

# tiss

Matt Le Tissier accuses ex-Southampton coach of 'very wrong' actions

The former Southampton striker has explained how he was given “uncomfortable” treatment by one the people recently accused of abusing youth players in the UK.

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Dec 7th 2016, 8:03 AM