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Andy Farrell faces into Six Nations camp eager to build some early momentum
A home clash against Scotland provides the new boss with a chance to get off to a good start.
'He knows what it takes not just to address a dressing room, but to be a young guy who gets his chance'
Garry Doyle, Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey broke down Andy Farrell’s Six Nations squad selection on Thursday’s Rugby Weekly.
Former Ireland U21 Kelly returns to English football on loan from Feyenoord
Oxford United head coach Karl Robinson confessed he was ‘shocked’ to be able to land the midfielder.
Daly thriving out west after 'nearly being a professional trainer' at Leinster
Tomorrow will mark Tom Daly’s first time facing Leinster since he moved to Connacht last season.
Open thread: What are your New Year's resolutions?
They’re not for everyone, but sometimes it can help to set a positive goal for the year ahead.
Mild and sunny start to the New Year ... but rainy conditions on the way
Temperatures will range between 6 and 10 degrees today.
Ireland international midfielder's unhappy spell at Aberdeen set to end
Stephen Gleeson is on course for a January exit after making just 20 appearances in 18 months.
Bohemians snap up the former Liverpool youth star as spell with St Pat's ends
19-year-old striker Glen McAuley spent five years at Anfield and has joined the Dalymount Park club for the 2020 season.
McGrath out to prove that Ireland's loss is very much Ulster's gain
The prop makes his debut for the northern province in tonight’s Pro14 opener against Ospreys.
Coutinho earns first start to help Bayern come from behind and smash six past Mainz
Bayern claimed their first home win of the season as they cruised to a 6-1 win over Mainz.
'It was tough to leave my childhood club, but an opportunity like this doesn't fall in your lap for no reason'
After falling down the pecking order at Munster, Bill Johnston is taking the chance to reinvent himself up North.
Former Man United striker Wilson joins Scottish club after Old Trafford exit
The 23-year-old has signed for Aberdeen after spending last season on loan at Pittodrie.
Munster duo Hart and O'Callaghan sign with French side Biarritz
The scrum-half and back row were released by the province at the end of the season.
'No one has their hand on any trophy. The aim every year is to win everything possible'
Wexford Youths captain and treble winner Kylie Murphy chats to The42 to ahead of the new WNL season.
Former team-mates Pogba and Lingard thriving at United but Morrison has no regrets
A man once held in the highest regard at Old Trafford has taken in a nomadic career while former youth team colleagues have become superstars.
'Anything's going to be better than last year' - Leitrim back after championship absence
The senior ladies team open their league campaign on Sunday under new manager Gavin Cawley.
St Pat's confirm the return of former favourite Forrester as part of double signing
Forrester and Rhys McCabe will bolster Harry Kenny’s midfield this season.
Pilkington makes Championship move after exclusion from Cardiff's Premier League squad
The Irish international is now a Wigan Athletic player.
Can't believe it's vegan: 3 delicious dishes that are tasty, filling and accidentally meat-free
Looking for something lighter after all that turkey, ham and chocolate? Try one of these plant-based recipes.
Solskjaer offers 'clean slate' to all Man United players
“Everyone starts with a clean slate,” said the former Red Devils striker, having taken over from Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
'From now on, everything will be fine again': Klopp predicts bright Reds future for Origi
The Belgian scored his third goal against Everton and his manager feels the Liverpool striker can take his development to new levels.
Serie A's new star Steph Roche eyeing local derby for full return after 'whirlwind' year
The Ireland striker is dealing with a minor ankle injury but is ‘buzzing’ for Florentia to face Fiorentina.
Free agent Stephen Ireland earns short-term deal with Championship club
The 32-year-old midfielder has joined Bolton Wanderers.
Aaron McCarey joins Warrenpoint Town six months after Ireland senior call-up
The 26-year-old goalkeeper was drafted in by Martin O’Neill for the friendly against Turkey in March.
Ireland call-up off Copeland's radar as he looks to become Connacht leader
The 30-year-old doesn’t think he is part of Joe Schmidt’s plans.
'He was told if he didn’t play enough games he would struggle to get into the national side'
Daryl Horgan has swapped Preston North End for Hibernian.
'No chance' Willian would have stayed at Chelsea under Conte
If Antonio Conte had remained in charge at Chelsea, Brazil international Willian says he would have left Stamford Bridge.
Ireland midfielder Arter completes late move to newly-promoted Cardiff
The 28-year-old leaves Bournemouth after eight seasons on the south coast.
Irish midfielder Darron Gibson signs for Championship side Wigan on short-term deal
Gibson will link up with former Sligo Rovers boss Paul Cook at Wigan.
Irish striker Eoin Doyle completes permanent move away from Preston
The 30-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with League One club Bradford City.
'I'm enjoying myself more here' - Mkhitaryan happier after escaping Mourinho
The playmaker had a difficult time at Old Trafford and feels he made the right decision in moving to London.
Ireland defender Wilson joins Bolton with hopes of resurrecting his career
The 30-year-old has signed a one-year deal with the Championship club.
'The lads in Munster were worse, they were calling me John MulCopey!'
Robin Copeland opted for a move to Connacht this summer.
Optimism abounds as Connacht reboot for the new Friend era
The western province have high hopes they can bounce back after a poor 2017/18 season.
PSG playmaker Pastore lands in Italy to finalise €20 million Roma move
The Argentine midfielder will undergo a medical tomorrow ahead of his summer switch back to Serie A.
'When you're 25 and you've had two serious injuries, you're nearly a forgotten man'
Eoin Wearen hopes his injury troubles are a thing of the past as he prepares to face his former club.
Non-league sensation who flirted with Liverpool out to kickstart his career in Ireland
Having learned from Jimmy Bullard and the late Eamonn Dolan along the way, striker Daniel Carr is hoping to make an impression at Shamrock Rovers.
'He's got huge knowledge and he's got a great way about him in coaching us'
Ireland’s Cliodhna Moloney explains the positive impact of Mike Ross as the Six Nations continues this weekend.
'We've got warning on that and we know the procedure, we know the protocol'
Ireland Women captain Ciara Griffin says movement between the 7s and 15s squads has been flagged in advance.
'I've still got a lot to offer' - Lennon leaves Everton to make Burnley switch
The 30-year-old exits the Toffees with Theo Walcott arriving during the current window.
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