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9th July 2026
Sensational
Kylian Mbappe continues godly replication of Lionel Messi with another goal from heavens
France make light work of Morocco in a manner which suggests hardship is not a necessity for World Cup success.
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And After All
England survive frightening and exhilarating grip of Azteca to breathe life into their World Cup
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Bohemians earn first-leg advantage after victory over Gibraltarians
The clash with St Joseph’s was the first European fixture at Dalymount Park for 14 years.
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'He was never the biggest or tallest, but always the hardest working'
Sean Jansen has come a long way from his native Dunedin in New Zealand.
Nations Championship Murray Kinsella brings you inside the Ireland camp on their summer tour of Australia and New Zealand
Croker Clashes
All-Ireland sellouts show that in football’s summer of love, the game has never been better
Louth and Mayo have been taken to a better future, Dublin and Kerry taken back to an even greater past.
PodcastThe 42 Rugby WeeklyFour debutants among Ireland squad to face Japan
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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly
Fever pitch: Sold-out All-Ireland football semi-finals previewed
Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to chat about the seismic clashes of Mayo-Louth and Dublin-Kerry.
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Team news
All Blacks make changes for Italy, Jalibert moves to fullback for France as Galthié swings axe
Team news
Frawley at 10 for Ireland as Jansen starts on debut against Japan
Billy Bohan, Sam Illo, and Bryn Ward are set for their first caps off the bench.
Last Eight
The tears, fears and sense of rejuvenation for World Cup quarter-finalists
Do not be fooled by what your eyes make you believe, something improbable is lurking around the corner.
performance director
IRFU's Humphreys on Munster, Randle and the 'Leinster tax'
The union’s performance director spoke about the project of improving Connacht, Ulster and Munster.
Wednesday
8th July 2026
