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Analysis: Clare's late heroics and how they can become genuine All-Ireland contenders
The42 columnist Tommy Dunne breaks down the Banner’s thrilling Munster hurling victory over Tipperary yesterday.
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Jun 11th 2018, 5:22 PM
Analysis: How Tipperary's bench saved their season, their long ball strategy and unforced errors
Michael Ryan deserves credit for his brave calls against Waterford, writes columnist Tommy Dunne.
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Jun 5th 2018, 4:58 PM
Analysis: Attacking Ulster football, brilliant Beggan and Tyrone's discipline
A breakdown of yesterday’s hugely entertaining affair in Omagh.
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May 21st 2018, 5:00 PM
Analysis: Rushe's attacking brilliance, the Kilkenny fightback and how Dublin lost the game
2001 All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne takes a closer look at Kilkenny’s two-point Leinster SHC win over Dublin yesterday.
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May 14th 2018, 4:38 PM
Oyonnax coach Prendergast explains how they beat Toulon two weeks ago
The former Munster scrum-half and his side had a huge victory over Munster’s Champions Cup opponents.
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Mar 30th 2018, 7:45 AM
Richie McCaw: 'Having O'Gara there is something different. It's a great move'
The All Blacks and Crusaders great is backing ROG to thrive in his new role in New Zealand.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 10:25 AM
Before, during and after! 5 key nutrition tips to consider for the marathon
Dr Crionna Tobin shares her expertise with The42 ahead of Sunday’s Dublin City Marathon.
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Oct 25th 2017, 7:30 AM
Glory at last for old foe Joe, Galway to push on for more glory and Cork minor disappointment
The42′s columnist John Gardiner looks back on yesterday’s All-Ireland minor and senior hurling finals.
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Sep 4th 2017, 7:30 PM
'He's a workaholic, a perfectionist': the science behind Zlatan's 'phenomenal' return
Former Chelsea, Leeds and England physiotherapist Dave Hancock is an expert in the field of cruciate ligament recovery.
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Aug 25th 2017, 12:23 AM
Johnny Doyle: Aidan O'Shea sacrificing his game for the good of the team proves Mayo have real character
The42′s columnist Johnny Doyle takes a look back at today’s thrilling All-Ireland semi-final between Kerry and Mayo.
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Aug 21st 2017, 12:00 PM
Massive day for Waterford, Cork have still made progress in 2017 and Gleeson in trouble
The42′s columnist John Gardiner looks back at today’s match in Croke Park.
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Aug 13th 2017, 8:16 PM
'I've been there and it's not easy' - Cork-Waterford games and the suspension factor
The Tadhg de Búrca appeal stirs up memories for our columnist John Gardiner.
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Aug 10th 2017, 8:10 PM
Galway's biggest leader, Tipp disappointment and All-Ireland race wide open
The42′s columnist John Gardiner looks back at yesterday’s battle in Croke Park.
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Aug 7th 2017, 7:00 AM
Mayo's narrow attack, Lee Keegan v Enda Smith duel and a case for the numbers in scoring
The42′s analyst Rob Carroll looks back at yesterday’s game.
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Jul 31st 2017, 4:57 PM

'Kieran spent more time going around to the Kildare lads to commiserate than celebrating'
The42′s columnist Johnny Doyle on Armagh’s impressive win, Kildare coming up short and McGeeney’s managerial input.
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Jul 30th 2017, 6:00 AM
Analysis: How Stephen Cluxton has completely changed the role of a goalkeeper in the game
A closer look at the influence of Dublin’s brilliant leader.
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Jul 17th 2017, 5:26 PM
Analysis: Mayo clicking again, Clare's serious progress and Aidan O'Shea finding his form
The42′s analyst Rob Carroll takes a closer look at Saturday’s game in Ennis.
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Jul 10th 2017, 8:30 PM

Analysis: Kildare's physicality and pace key as Meath's lack of tackling and aggression prove costly
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at Saturday’s game.
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Jun 19th 2017, 9:39 PM
Analysis: More adventure from Galway, Mayo slow and laborious, Comer the perfect target man
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at Sunday’s clash between Galway and Mayo.
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Jun 13th 2017, 11:50 AM
Analysis: Cork's first-half fear, Tipp kickouts, the danger of pushing up and Collins goal creation
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look on Saturday’s clash between Cork and Tipperary.
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Jun 12th 2017, 2:56 PM
Positive signs for Kildare and Meath, Carlow deserve credit and sympathy for Diarmuid Connolly
The42′s columnist Johnny Doyle looks back at a hectic weekend of Leinster football action.
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Jun 5th 2017, 5:53 PM

Clare forward duo on fire, costly Limerick defensive mistakes and Munster final intrigue
The42′s hurling columnist John Gardiner looks back at yesterday’s Munster semi-final.
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Jun 5th 2017, 8:15 AM
John Gardiner: Cork needed to do something drastic after last year, but nobody saw this coming
The42.ie’s columnist reflects on Cork’s brilliant victory over All-Ireland champions Tipperary in Thurles.
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May 21st 2017, 8:22 PM
'Monaco are the most exciting, young team to watch in Europe with the most underrated manager'
French football expert Philippe Auclair gives us his thoughts on the Champions League semi-finalists ahead of tonight’s first leg.
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May 3rd 2017, 1:33 PM
A superb European youngster and the Polish Zlatan: how Anderlecht can conjure a surprise
Youri Tielemans is crucial but there’s more to the team than just him, as Belgian football expert Mark Rodden explains.
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Apr 13th 2017, 7:21 PM

Analysis: Kerry's attacks and pressure on kickouts tests Dublin but decision making proves costly
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll looks back at Saturday’s showdown.
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Mar 20th 2017, 9:00 PM
Analysis: Putting Colm Cooper on the back foot, the McKaigue factor, Slaughtneil's high press
The42′s columnist takes a closer look at Chrissy McKaigue’s role for Slaughtneil.
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Mar 16th 2017, 3:30 PM
Analysis: The skill and class of Cooper and O'Leary have been key to Dr Crokes' All-Ireland club hopes
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at the Kerry senior attacking duo before the All-Ireland senior club final.
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Mar 14th 2017, 5:07 PM
Analysis: Mayo's first-half shambles and Dublin's clever attacking
The42 columnist Rob Carroll on Dublin’s dominant victory on Saturday night.
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Mar 6th 2017, 5:24 PM
Analysis: How Tyrone's sweeper and tackling nearly ended the Dubs' unbeaten run
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at Saturday night’s game.
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Feb 13th 2017, 5:36 PM

By sticking to some redundant idea of what it takes to win, Ireland are losing
Former Leinster and Munster back Eoghan Hickey takes a closer look at Ireland’s gung-ho approach to getting points on the board.
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Feb 8th 2017, 2:50 PM
Analysis: Connolly with St Vincent's - football quality, speed of thought and fear for opponents
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll takes a closer look at yesterday’s Leinster club final.
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Dec 12th 2016, 4:55 PM
Analysis: Corofin benefit from kick passing as shooting costs Castlebar in Connacht club thriller
Analyst Rob Carroll breaks down Corofin’s victory over Castlebar Mitchels yesterday.
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Nov 14th 2016, 4:44 PM
Analysis: Mayo goalkeeper, Dublin's movement, Keegan goal, deserved champions
The42.ie’s columnist Rob Carroll looks back at another superb showdown.
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Oct 3rd 2016, 9:30 PM
Johnny Doyle: Fantastic Dublin, Mayo agony and wrong black card calls
The curtain came down on the 2016 Gaelic football season yesterday.
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Oct 2nd 2016, 5:00 PM
Crazy own goals, Dublin's quiet attack, belief for Mayo and Jim Gavin's honesty
The42′s columnist Johnny Doyle reflects on yesterday’s battle.
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Sep 19th 2016, 9:25 PM
Analysis: Own goals, Dublin's shooting under pressure, Mayo's ferocious tackling
The42′s columnist Rob Carroll casts an eye over yesterday’s drawn All-Ireland football final.
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Sep 19th 2016, 1:15 PM
Analysis: How Tipperary finally overcame Kilkenny to claim All-Ireland senior hurling glory
Tipperary’s 2001 All-Ireland winning captain Tommy Dunne takes a closer look at the key factors that resulted in another Liam MacCarthy Cup win for the Premier County.
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Sep 5th 2016, 3:00 PM
John Gardiner: Relentless Tipp left Kilkenny searching for answers they simply didn't have
The42′s hurling analyst breaks down an epic Tipperary performance and where it all went wrong for Cody’s Cats.
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Sep 4th 2016, 10:21 PM