The 42

As it happened

New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship

Ireland will seek to end the All Blacks’ 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten streak at Eden Park from 8:10am.

13 hrs ago

126

Looking Back

Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2026 World Cup

11 hrs ago

AnalysisDifferent Class

Rennie's revitalised New Zealand are sharper and smarter on tough night for Ireland

9 hrs ago

43

Ladies Football

LGFA final four: Opportunity awaits in blockbuster All-Ireland semi-finals

14 hrs ago

Interview

'I was very proud of the Limerick supporters that day' - the fascinating life of Éamonn Cregan

14 hrs ago

3

Today's news

conclusion

Ireland clinch ninth place at U20 World Championship with win over Italy

26 mins ago

4

The kingdom

Kerry dethrone champions Dublin and book All-Ireland final date with Galway

Síofra O’Shea scored 1-8 as Kerry advance to a repeat of the 2024 All-Ireland final.

44 mins ago

1

Wrap

Antrim and Laois reach intermediate camogie final as Armagh face Cavan in junior decider

1 hr ago

Rugby

South Africa thump Wales as Scotland survive Fiji scare in Nations Championship

Updated 1 hr ago

9

Golf

The Open: Ryan Fox joins 62 club to set Saturday target, Shane Lowry five off lead

Lucas Herbert is the current leader as the third-round action continues at Royal Birkdale.

1 hr ago

The Open

Rory McIlroy launches scathing attack on 'performative' DeChambeau antics

2 hrs ago

12

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All-Ireland hurling final Limerick and Galway go head-to-head in Sunday's Croke Park showdown

Team News

Casey and Lynch start for Limerick, while Galway name unchanged side for All-Ireland final

6

Revisited

Sliding Doors moment from 2018 final changed the face of hurling

2

Profile

Galway's quiet man: the rise and rise of Daithí Burke

1

The Gaffer

63 conversations and two books of notes: John Kiely's forensic review behind Limerick's 2026 charge

1

Podcast

'Who can endure the most?' Limerick v Galway, All-Ireland hurling final preview

60m

Winner winner

Johanna Walsh delivers Irish Oaks honours for Joseph O’Brien

2 hrs ago

LGFA

Galway too strong for Armagh as brilliant team performance books All-Ireland final return

3 hrs ago

in control

Championship leader Antonelli edges out Verstappen to grab pole at Belgian Grand Prix

3 hrs ago

Reaction

'We wanted it more' - Healy hails Kerry FC after knocking Shelbourne out of FAI Cup

3 hrs ago

1

Cycling

Pogacar clinches Stage 14 win to extend overall Tour de France lead

3 hrs ago

Athletics

English and Healy clock PBs as Kerr breaks mile record at London Diamond League

4 hrs ago

4

Motorsport

Fifth for Ireland's Alex Dunne at sprint race in Belgium

5 hrs ago

Captain

'A bit too desperate' - Ireland skipper Sheehan frustrated at Eden Park

5 hrs ago

13

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Nations Championship Murray Kinsella reports from Auckland as Ireland face the All Blacks in Eden Park

Team News

O'Brien starts for Ireland with Jansen on bench against All Blacks

37

On The Road

Auckland the ultimate place for Farrell's Ireland to wrap their season

Training Base

King's College, where Ireland have been preparing to face the All Blacks

Analysis

France's shift to dual playmakers and New Zealand's three-man axis

Interview

The ex-Scotland scrum-half who is now the All Blacks' attack coach

Les Bleus

Jalibert helps France overwhelm Japan while Australia crush Italy in Nations Championship

Updated 7 hrs ago

5

Analysismarks out of 10

Player ratings as sloppy Ireland are outclassed and outgunned in Auckland

8 hrs ago

25

Reaction

Farrell rues 'uncharacteristic' Irish mistakes but skirts yellow card call

8 hrs ago

12

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Snap Reaction: New Zealand 40-21 Ireland

AnalysisDifferent Class

Rennie's revitalised New Zealand are sharper and smarter on tough night for Ireland

9 hrs ago

43

the fortress

Error-strewn Ireland come up well short as All Blacks win at Eden Park

The Kiwis had too much athleticism and skill for Andy Farrell’s visitors in Auckland.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Eden Park

10 hrs ago

114

Looking Back

Biggest disappointment? Best goal? Our writers review the 2026 World Cup

11 hrs ago

standouts

Do you agree with our World Cup team of the tournament?

12 hrs ago

2

Golf

Bryson DeChambeau ‘fired up’ for weekend at The Open after two-shot penalty

12 hrs ago

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2026 World Cup David Sneyd reports from New York as Spain and Argentina prepare to meet in Sunday's final

Sensational

Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us

It's Not Coming Home

The fallout: Tuchel defiant, a Malvinas flag and Messi-Bellingham confrontation

13

La Roja

Spain find stride with ruthless precision to wake us all up to glorious possibilities

12

MVP

Who will win the World Cup Golden Ball award?

4

Criticism

Donald Trump questions Thomas Tuchel over Harry Kane's 'unusual' role

13 hrs ago

11

As it happened

New Zealand 40-21 Ireland, Nations Championship

Ireland will seek to end the All Blacks’ 32-year, 52-Test unbeaten streak at Eden Park from 8:10am.

13 hrs ago

126

World Cup Final

Emotion fuels sense of destiny for Argentina but Rodri's redemption is at heart of Spain story

Midfielder has reemerged as the best in the world during this tournament after overcoming adversity on and off pitch.

David Sneyd

reports from New York City

13 hrs ago

1

All-Ireland Hurling final

William O'Donoghue: 'The finals the last two years, I just wasn't in a place to watch that'

13 hrs ago

Your shout

Who will win tonight's World Cup third-place play-off - England or France?

14 hrs ago

7

Isa Isa Isa

'My girls still have their Irish jerseys. They're Johnny Sexton supporters'

Isa Nacewa is back in rugby with Auckland, and he will always love Leinster.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Auckland

14 hrs ago

Ladies Football

LGFA final four: Opportunity awaits in blockbuster All-Ireland semi-finals

14 hrs ago

Interview

'I was very proud of the Limerick supporters that day' - the fascinating life of Éamonn Cregan

Former Limerick and Offaly manager reflects on family, history, hard times and a lifetime of hurling.

Declan Bogue

14 hrs ago

3

VDF

The Richie McCaw clips that Josh van der Flier used to study

17 hrs ago

Yesterday

17th July 2026

into the next round

John McGovern's extra-time brace propels Shamrock Rovers past Cork City in FAI Cup

21 hrs ago

3

Late Drama

Keena's last-minute winner fires St Pat's into FAI Cup third round

22 hrs ago

2

The Open

Bryson DeChambeau drops out of second place after receiving two-shot penalty

22 hrs ago

9

Golf

'Why come here if I didn't want to win?' Lowry in contention behind record-equalling Herbert

Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.

Updated 22 hrs ago

3

tractor boy

Ireland U19 prospect Chris Atherton swaps Chelsea for Ipswich Town

17 Jul

Box Office

This is how Ireland need to flip the script against the All Blacks

Andy Farrell’s side have underperformed in their last two meetings with New Zealand.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Auckland

17 Jul

3

Transfer News

Leeds sign Bosnia World Cup star for €40 million

17 Jul

3

Controversy

Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Derry and CSKA Sofia

17 Jul

1

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