Source: Donall Farmer/INPHO HomeThe Clare hurlers released a statement backing their management team after allegations from a player that he had been ‘humiliated’ by the coaches.The Ireland women’s rugby team play Scotland on Sunday with a chance of a Six Nations title and RTE will screen the game live.If Ireland win the Six Nations, they…
Simon Gotch Changes His Look
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Pat McAfee signs new multi-year deal with WWE
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The most monstrous beard in rugby is sadly going to be cut down in its prime
FOR THE SECOND year in succession, the end of the Six Nations has meant that rugby will lose one of its most lustrous beards. Last March, Gordon D’Arcy shaved off his beacon of manliness after Ireland won the Six Nations, and the country mourned. Source: Andrew Fosker/INPHO You might have noticed that Scottish prop Geoff…
Saracens’ destructive openside has been cited for this cheap shot against Racing
THE SARACENS BACK row were at their tigerish best in Paris last Sunday as the visitors eked out a narrow 12-11 win over Racing Metro to advance to the Champions Cup semi-final. The triumvirate of Jackson Wray, Jacques Burger and Billy Vunipola put in a huge amount of work but the ‘Wolf Pack’s’ thirst for…
Rapping, running and chicken tikka: 10 things you didn’t know about Simon Zebo
Zebo is preparing for the Wings for Life World Run Source: Dan Sheridan/INPHO IRELAND AND MUNSTER wing Simon Zebo is taking part in the Wings for Life World Run in Dun Laoghaire on 3 May. Ahead of the event, Zebo chatted to The42 about his life inside and outside of professional rugby. Here are 10…
You snooze, you win, Shaq looks back and the week’s best sportswriting
1. “The Magic knew when they worked him out — that was the guy. If Shaq was Batman, this was Robin.” Remember Orlando Magic’s Galactico era? Grantland have put together this gorgeous oral history from the men – yes, including Shaq, who made it happen. 2. “At 1pm every afternoon, the hustle and bustle of Real Madrid’s Valdebebas…
The Treviso bus driver made a complete mess of parking at the RDS
IT APPEARS THAT the phrase ‘parking the bus’ has become so ingrained within football’s lexicon that drivers have forgotten how to complete the task. Treviso are playing Leinster at the RDS tonight, needing everything to go right if they are to upset the hosts. Click Here: Mexico soccer tracksuit So their driving plowing into the…
Everything Leinster fans wanted to see from Ian Madigan at 10 this season was on show today
Edinburgh 23Leinster 36 BETTER LATE THAN never is probably a cliche running through the minds of some Leinster fans this evening after watching Ian Madigan orchestrate an entertaining 36-23 win in the Pro12 season finale over Edinburgh. Click Here: Australia Cricket Jerseys Despite the clamour from many fans, Matt O’Connor opted for Jimmy Gopperth at…
The Webb Ellis Cup is in Ireland this weekend, here’s where you can gaze upon its glory
THE WILLIAM WEBB Ellis Cup will be in Ireland this weekend as it takes the scenic route to Twickenham for the Rugby World Cup kick-off on 18 September. As part of the Rugby World Cup Trophy Tour – a title that does exactly what it says on the gold-plated tin – the trophy will be…