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Stance
FAI's General Assembly preparing motion to boycott Israel games
In a letter seen by The 42, members are asked to compel the governing body to convene an Extraordinary General Meeting.
AnalysisWhere next?
The leaving of Davy Fitz leaves Antrim with familiar uncertainty
Clare man arrived in Ulster with much fanfare, but it never worked out for either party.
backroom team
Colin O'Riordan and Cora Staunton to lead Ireland team for historic AFLW clash with Australia
Republic Of Ireland
'We are not the bad guys': Ireland boss urges support for team rather than protest Israel games
‘We just want to perform, we want to play, and the players would like to perform for the country and do well.’
The King
Doing it his way in New York and Tyrone, Frank McGuigan was unique
Ardboe legend leaves with an adoration from his public.
Respect
Reffing Limerick's in-house games has given John Kiely a new perspective on hurling officiating
under the radar
Fragmented friendly window provides challenges and opportunities for Ireland
Boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has shown flexibility while likes of Jaden Umeh are set to stake their claim.
Yesterday
26th May 2026
French Open round-up
Sinner eases through, Sabalenka and Gauff thrive in heat, French teen Kouamé celebrates landmark win
european rugby finals
Searing heat, Belgian scrums, and the last of the mojitos: a magical, miserable weekend in Bilbao
Who’s ready for Lyon? Good luck: it’s currently 34 degrees there too.
The New Era
Fairytale winners and unabated joy should be glory enough for the provincial championships
Those who seek to give the provincials outsized importance in the All-Ireland race do both competitions a disservice.
Stance
'If individuals wanted to take a stand, we are not going to stand against them' – Ireland captain on Israel protests
AnalysisMoving On
What next for Leinster? It starts with defending their URC title
The challenge of ending their Champions Cup wait could be greater in the coming years.
