The 42

Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.

16 hrs ago

53

On the Move

Gavin Bazunu likely to join Stoke on loan, Kelly Brady completes move to Crystal Palace

14 hrs ago

8

The kingdom

An Ghaeltacht complete perfect day for Kerry clubs with All-Ireland intermediate honours

14 hrs ago

2

agonising

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier

16 hrs ago

23

over and out

Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford

12 hrs ago

37

Today's news

missed opportunity

Snippets of promise but familiar frustrations cost Munster in Toulon

39 mins ago

Freeover and out

Super Bowl champions Philadelphia Eagles are out after losing grudge match to 49ers

46 mins ago

On a Roll

'We need to get better' - Leinster well positioned ahead of Bayonne trip

1 hr ago

1

Yesterday

11th January 2026

FreeResults

Barca beat Madrid in Super Cup thriller, McTominay earns Napoli crucial point at Inter

Updated 9 hrs ago

4

Freeallen key

Allen magic leads Bills past Jaguars in playoff thriller

9 hrs ago

2

weekend in amsterdam

Ulster awarded 28-0 win as postponed Cheetahs game is officially cancelled

The game was due to be played in Amsterdam but was postponed twice owing to snowfall and freezing temperatures.

10 hrs ago

22

Champions Cup

Bordeaux rout Northampton in final rematch, Saracens upset Toulouse

11 hrs ago

14

steady as she goes

43-year-old Gordon steps up for 10-man Hearts as Rangers keep pressure on

Updated 12 hrs ago

over and out

Man United's hopes of silverware ended with Cup defeat to Brighton at Old Trafford

12 hrs ago

37

FA Cup wrap

Leeds come from behind to beat Derby, West Ham leave it late to progress

Updated 12 hrs ago

6

new man in charge

Cork City appoint ex-Celtic midfielder Barry Robson as club's new manager

12 hrs ago

3

On the Move

Gavin Bazunu likely to join Stoke on loan, Kelly Brady completes move to Crystal Palace

14 hrs ago

8

The kingdom

An Ghaeltacht complete perfect day for Kerry clubs with All-Ireland intermediate honours

14 hrs ago

2

Reaction

Casey injury a concern as late penalty call frustrates Munster

14 hrs ago

30

pushovers

Martinelli hits hat-trick as Arsenal overcome early Portsmouth scare

15 hrs ago

8

Preseason

Final stages of GAA pre-season competitions take shape as final and semi-final pairings emerge

15 hrs ago

kingdom glory

Kerry's Ballymacelligott finish strong to win All-Ireland junior title

16 hrs ago

Report

Munster's stirring second-half fight comes up short in Toulon

The province left the Stade Mayol with a losing bonus point.

16 hrs ago

53

agonising

Another Connacht collapse in European defeat to Montpellier

16 hrs ago

23

giddy gidey

Gidey sets new national 10km record in Valencia

17 hrs ago

injury stricken

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley out for the season with knee injury requiring surgery

18 hrs ago

12

Feet up

Ulster EPCR game against Cheetahs called off in The Netherlands

18 hrs ago

22

As it happened

Toulon 27-25 Munster, Champions Cup

19 hrs ago

56

NFL Playoffs

Ecstasy in Chicago as Bears come from 18 points down in first playoff win since 2011

11 Jan

1

Character

'We just dug in' - Cullen proud of Leinster's grit against La Rochelle

11 Jan

25

Lá Eile

Kerry's An Ghaeltacht bringing Spiorad, Croí agus Teanga back to All-Ireland final 22 years on

The West Kerry side will contest the All-Ireland intermediate final this weekend after losing the 2004 senior decider.

11 Jan

1

Preview

Munster face tough test in Toulon as McMillan puts more shape on his plans

11 Jan

24

AnalysisTalking Points

Two-point specialists, power rankings, entertainment value - Ladies football set for trial rules

12 playing rule enhancements to be trialled during National League and colleges competitions.

Emma Duffy

11 Jan

Last week

4th January 2026 - 10th January 2026

Champions Cup

Bristol win 110-point thriller in Pretoria to reach last 16; Glasgow advance after win at Clermont

10 Jan

17

Dramatic

Newcastle triumph 7-6 in sudden death, Spurs loss leaves Frank on the brink

10 Jan

2

Setback

Evan Ferguson forced off injured in Serie A action for Roma

Updated 10 Jan

5

Progress

Liverpool's Mo Salah closer to AFCON glory as Egypt dethrone champions

10 Jan

2

Dramatic

'It was special' - Byrne revels in match-winning penalty for Leinster

10 Jan

45

All-Ireland IHC

Tipp's Upperchurch-Drombane claim All-Ireland glory in extra-time thriller against Tooreen

10 Jan

insensitive

Ex-Ireland international Shay Given apologises for 'Holocaust' gaffe

10 Jan

10

Leinster football

Kildare and Westmeath to meet in O'Byrne Cup decider after comfortable semi-final wins

10 Jan

Thriller

Last-gasp Byrne penalty sees Leinster pip La Rochelle in a classic

Leo Cullen’s men started on fire and finished with a bang in Dublin.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

10 Jan

81

Review

Ireland's Brian Fay finishes 16th at World Cross Country Championships

10 Jan

1

Take a Bow

Kellie Harrington dominates on comeback at National Stadium

10 Jan

Boost

Martin O'Neill makes winning return at Celtic

10 Jan

3

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