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Munster v Gloucester, Champions Cup

After last week’s defeat to Bath, Munster are looking for redemption in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

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Great expectations

'I’m not feeling Xabi Alonso’s pressure' - Cullen happy to see Leinster find a way to win

7 hrs ago

Dual star

Camogie champion Katie Nolan leading Kilkenny club to football All-Ireland

11 hrs ago

Preview

Munster's backfield, the Spider-Man meme, and a former GAA star starting at the Páirc

11 hrs ago

Stony grey soil

Hewn from the mountains and bog, Scotstown ache for this Ulster final

10 hrs ago

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Ekitike brace fires Liverpool to victory over Brighton with Salah back in action

Salah applauded all four sides at the final whistle, lingering in front of the Kop.

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Ireland suffer second Pro League loss to Belgium

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Munster v Gloucester, Champions Cup

After last week’s defeat to Bath, Munster are looking for redemption in Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

3 mins ago 2 mins: Munster 0-3 Gloucester And the kick is straight and true! Glocuester are off the mark in Cork.

6 mins ago Kick-Off! Munster v Gloucester

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FreeLGFA

Knockbride bring first IFC title back to Cavan

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FreeAwards Season

Tipperary, Kerry, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town among team of the year nominees

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Katie McCabe on target with spectacular effort as Arsenal beat Everton

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FreeIrish Eye

Ireland's Manning scores stunning goal as Southampton fall short against Norwich

2 hrs ago

FreeTension

Salah on Liverpool bench for Brighton clash

3 hrs ago

Great expectations

'I’m not feeling Xabi Alonso’s pressure' - Cullen happy to see Leinster find a way to win

7 hrs ago

2026 vision

'The country is starting to believe that these young players can achieve greatness and get us to the World Cup'

Ireland assistant coach Paddy McCarthy feels qualification for the “promised land” is in sight with play-off preparation under way.

David Sneyd

9 hrs ago

Stony grey soil

Hewn from the mountains and bog, Scotstown ache for this Ulster final

For a club with a rich tradition of winning Ulster club titles, this present generation have none, apart from three final defeats. And still they come.

Declan Bogue

10 hrs ago

Closer Look

Magic moments loom on All-Ireland club camogie weekend

10 hrs ago

Dual star

Camogie champion Katie Nolan leading Kilkenny club to football All-Ireland

11 hrs ago

Preview

Munster's backfield, the Spider-Man meme, and a former GAA star starting at the Páirc

Clayton McMillan has effectively chosen three fullbacks to play wing and 15 against Gloucester.

Gavan Casey

11 hrs ago

Yesterday

12th December 2025

Swimming

European champion Shortt straight back to record-breaking form at home

19 hrs ago

Champions Cup

Leinster claw back Tigers to win fiery clash at Welford Road

Jamison Gibson-Park and Dan Sheehan scored the Leinster tries.

19 hrs ago

As it happened

Leicester Tigers v Leinster, Champions Cup

22 hrs ago

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Salah included in Liverpool squad for Brighton clash following talks with Slot

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Questions and Answers

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12 Dec

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Munster seek to bounce back, Harry Byrne gets his chance

tough year

Adeleke confirms hamstring injury caused 'last-minute' decision to miss World Championships

12 Dec

statement

Matty Smith leaves Waterford FC 'by mutual consent'

12 Dec

Waiting Game

Man Utd still unsure if Mbeumo, Amad and Mazraoui will be available for Bournemouth clash

12 Dec

dotted line

Dave Connell appointed as new Wexford FC Women’s manager

12 Dec

Europa League

'Do you get that in the Championship?' Robbie Keane to extend Ferencvaros stay

12 Dec

AnalysisSoccer

Regret and recrimination yet reason to be optimistic for League of Ireland clubs in Europe

12 Dec

Champions Cup

McMillan confident Munster can bounce back from 'bordering on embarrassing' display

12 Dec

Challenge Cup

Tom Stewart to captain Ulster against Cardiff

12 Dec

Back in action

Ireland star Aoife Wafer set for first game since World Cup injury

12 Dec

Challenge Cup

Connacht make 11 changes for Black Lion

12 Dec

Champions Cup

Jack Crowley to start among nine Munster changes for Páirc clash

12 Dec

National League

Armagh add to calls for GAA to terminate Allianz sponsorship

12 Dec

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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

The big call that led to elation and despair in Dingle-Barrs thriller

Fintan O’Toole joins Ronan Early to delve into the talking points of the weekend, the main one being the controversy over the conclusion of Dingle versus St Finbarr’s. Emma Duffy then joins the pod to preview the weekend’s LGFA and Camogie finals at Croke Park.

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Fergie Time

'I want him to play with this intensity and spirit' - Gasperini on Ferguson after brace

12 Dec

NFL

Atlanta Falcons edge reeling Tampa Bay Buccaneers

12 Dec

Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

Plenty for fans to get stuck into.

12 Dec

Guided By The Holy Spirit

Ulster final celebrations with the parish priest and facing All-Ireland five-in-a-row chasers

12 Dec

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The proof that America has conquered football - Welcome to the Rip-Off World Cup

Here is another event separating us all according to the great hierarchy of wealth, telling many of us that, actually, this World Cup just isn’t for you.

Gavin Cooney

12 Dec

Preview

Tigers targeting a scalp as Leinster return to Welford Road

12 Dec