# Impact

This year

2023

# Impact

How the explosive Ryan Baird put his hand up for Ireland in a big way

The 23-year-old loved having his dad and brothers watching on in Rome.

21.1k

Mar 1st 2023, 3:00 PM

# Super Sub

After being dropped from starting XI, Son scores as Spurs move into top 4

The South Korea international helped his side secure a hard-fought win over West Ham.

5.9k

Feb 19th 2023, 6:36 PM

# Impact

Farrell backs experience on Ireland's bench as O'Toole gets Six Nations shot

The Ireland boss has gone for 412 caps worth of Test-level nous among his replacements.

11.3k

Feb 3rd 2023, 3:20 PM

Last year

2022

# Impact

Electric Rashford back with a bang to inspire Manchester United

England international scored a brilliant solo goal in a 2-0 win over Burnley to book spot in Carabao Cup quarter final.

30.4k

Dec 21st 2022, 10:08 PM

# Impact

No-nonsense Evan Ferguson aims to force way into Ireland's Euro plans

The 18-year-old striker reflects on his first taste of senior international football and making an impression on his teammates.

4.0k

Nov 24th 2022, 2:30 PM

# Impact

'The level of savagery from both sides . . . I actually haven’t seen a game as physical'

The ferocity of the contest between Ireland and South Africa was up for discussion on Rugby Weekly.

45.9k

Nov 8th 2022, 9:50 PM

# Impact

Rotherham boss full of praise for ‘cult hero’ Georgie Kelly after Yorkshire Derby winner

The Donegal man struck the winner against Huddersfield three minutes after coming off the bench.

7.1k

Updated

Oct 15th 2022, 4:56 PM

# Impact

€40 million man marks full debut with stunning goal in Arsenal win

Fabio Vieira was among the scorers as the Gunners moved back to the top of the Premier League after beating Brentford.

9.7k

Sep 18th 2022, 1:55 PM

# Raising Awareness

Dina Asher-Smith wants research into ‘huge’ impact periods have on performance

The 26-year-old was back on the track at the Olympiastadion on Thursday evening in the semi-finals of the 200m.

7.7k

Aug 18th 2022, 10:35 PM

# Impact

New €36 million man opens account in West Ham win

Gianluca Scamacca headed in the opener as the Hammers earned a 3-1 Europa Conference League first-leg advantage against Viborg.

9.6k

Aug 18th 2022, 10:05 PM

# Impact

Robert Lewandowski scores first goal in Barcelona rout

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Frenkie de Jong were also on target against Pumas.

15.2k

Aug 8th 2022, 8:52 AM

# Impact

Nunez saves Liverpool from opening day defeat at Fulham

Aleksandar Mitrovic twice put the hosts ahead at Craven Cottage.

25.9k

Aug 6th 2022, 2:48 PM

# Impact

European champions La Rochelle are a club transformed by their 'crazy Irishman' O'Gara

The former Munster out-half has lifted the French club to previously unimaginable heights.

63.2k

May 30th 2022, 8:00 AM

# Impact

Fernandez breaks through her French Open ceiling to set up Trevisan clash

The 19-year-old made the quarter-finals on the back of an impressive 23 service breaks over four rounds at Roland Garros.

4.1k

May 29th 2022, 1:18 PM

# Impact

'Will we leave people behind or not?': How climate change is likely to impact people's health in Ireland

Ireland has been shielded so far from the worst effects of the climate crisis, but there are still warning signs ahead.

6.8k

May 28th 2022, 1:00 PM

# Impact

'We ran ourselves into the ground' - Darragh Egan's delight as Wexford finally come good

Wexford claimed a historic win in Nowlan Park to finish third in Leinster.

9.0k

May 22nd 2022, 7:00 AM

# a true underdog story

How Ireland's new coach turned Kidderminster into 'the non-league Barcelona'

An in-depth look at the rise of John Eustace.

26.3k

Mar 26th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Impact

Ireland head coach McWilliams backs Parsons to 'do some damage' from the bench

The 20-year-old superstar is held in reserve for Saturday’s Six Nations opener against Wales.

4.1k

Mar 24th 2022, 2:52 PM

# Impact

Ex-Ireland U21 international scores on debut as Sligo earn impressive win over Pat's

Goals from Colm Horgan and Aidan Keena saw Liam Buckley’s men record a deserved 2-1 victory

6.8k

Feb 25th 2022, 10:12 PM

# Impact

Lowe provides the 'cutting edge' as Cullen left frustrated by Leinster's inaccuracy

The province made hard work of beating the Ospreys at the RDS on Saturday.

5.2k

Feb 21st 2022, 6:15 AM

# Midfield

'He's definitely an x-factor player' - Munster linked with Fekitoa

The former All Black centre was discussed on today’s episode of The42 Rugby Weekly Extra.

34.0k

Updated

Jan 10th 2022, 9:00 PM

All time

# Impact

Romelu Lukaku inspires Chelsea turnaround in win over Aston Villa

The substitute changed the game as Chelsea came from behind to win 3-1.

15.6k

Dec 26th 2021, 7:46 PM

# CONNECTION

'She has been incredible' - Munster's Kilcoyne hails influence of Currid

The performance psychologist has also had great success with the Limerick hurlers.

16.5k

Dec 17th 2021, 8:42 AM

# Impact

Isa try helps James Coughlan steer Toulon out of Top 14 relegation zone

The former Munster player is currently temporary head coach at Toulon.

7.4k

Oct 30th 2021, 4:25 PM

# Impact

'Nobody should really be entitled to a position' - Cork captain on semi-final super sub role

Linda Collins hit the winning score against Kilkenny.

2.8k

Sep 9th 2021, 10:52 AM

# Impact

Dream debut for Hendrikse as South Africa beat Argentina

The scrum-half dived over in the corner to secure the third try in Gqeberha that left the Springboks level with New Zealand on five points at the top of the table.

9.0k

Aug 14th 2021, 7:50 PM

# Reaction

Shamrock Rovers were 'the better team' last night, admits Slovan boss

Vladimir Weiss admitted his side were ‘lucky’ to advance in Champions League qualifying.

7.0k

Jul 14th 2021, 6:45 AM

# Impact

Stunning late strike sees DLR Waves overcome Cork

Substitute Ciara Maher was key to her side’s victory.

2.5k

Jul 10th 2021, 6:32 PM

# Impact

Van der Flier outstanding for Ireland after missing out on Lions call-up

Ireland boss Andy Farrell praised the openside’s contribution against Japan.

9.4k

Jul 4th 2021, 7:30 AM

# Cyber Attack

Government bracing for potential release of HSE data

There is a “real risk” of patient information being released despite a High Court injunction.

31.2k

May 23rd 2021, 2:05 PM

# Impact

'Anyone who worked the weekend has aged hugely': Emergency staff under intense pressure amid HSE hack

The shutdown of the system has impacted on scans, laboratory work and access to patient files.

Delays in laboratories mean it is taking hours for patient blood work to come back.

Healthcare workers are asking patients who have to attend EDs to bring as much information with them as possible.

36.1k

May 17th 2021, 5:25 PM

# Impact

Tella scores first Southampton goal in victory over Fulham

Fabio Carvalho also struck his maiden goal for the Cottagers but it was just a consolation for the visitors.

2.4k

May 15th 2021, 5:28 PM

# Concern

'I went downhill rapidly' - Sheffield Wednesday boss on coronavirus-induced pneumonia

Darren Moore has no set time scale for a return to work.

6.9k

Apr 28th 2021, 5:50 PM

# Impact

Papali’i prominent as Connacht Eagles overcome Leinster A in Galway

Vakh Abdaladze made his return in blue but the visitors were second best.

7.6k

Apr 10th 2021, 2:53 PM

# Impact

Lancaster and POC encourage Van der Flier's ball-carrying progress

The Leinster flanker will hope to show his quality against Toulon tomorrow.

19.9k

Updated

Apr 1st 2021, 8:32 AM

# Impact

'It was a goal to get back in the Irish jersey, so it was nice to achieve that'

Rhys Ruddock would have loved more game time in the Six Nations.

27.1k

Mar 25th 2021, 3:31 PM

# Impact

'He controlled the game. It was played at his tempo'

Stephen Bradley praised Chris McCann for his performance against St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday night.

7.9k

Mar 21st 2021, 7:30 AM

# Impact

Idah on target as Norwich extend lead at top of Championship table

The Republic of Ireland striker came off the bench in the win over Wycombe.

6.0k

Feb 28th 2021, 3:07 PM

# Impact

'You always want more, don't you? I'd love to be touching 100 caps'

Dave Kilcoyne is looking to make up for lost time with Ireland.

7.8k

Feb 25th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Impact

Super-sub Messi leads Barcelona comeback as €31 million youngster scores first goal

Ronald Koeman’s side sit seven points behind La Liga’s leaders Atletico Madrid, with Francisco Trincao among the scorers.

11.3k

Feb 7th 2021, 10:25 PM