Explainer
What can Troy Parrott expect at new club Real Betis?
We might finally know the Irish star’s next move, but what do we know about his new club?
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Flashback
'You spend years being told the Premier League is the best in the world. It's all propaganda'
Ahead of the new season in England, The 42 speaks with Kevin Doyle, Stephen Hunt and Pat Dolan to reflect on Reading’s debut campaign 20 years ago.
Thursday
20 Aug
Report
Shamrock Rovers feel a quiet kind of pain as KuPS strike late for draw in Euro play-off
Hoops took lead in Uefa Conference League play-off through Enda Stevens but must find a way to come out on top in Finland next week.
Series
Boys in Green
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1
In the final installment of this series, we celebrate Denis Irwin and other greats.
Ready to go
Troy Parrott completes move to Spanish side Real Betis for reported €20 million fee
The Dubliner has been linked with several European clubs following an impressive 2025-26 campaign.
Hard Luck
Ireland Men miss out on last eight at Hockey World Cup following 3-1 defeat to Spain
Two goals in the fourth quarter sealed the win for Spain.
Rugby's Greatest Rivalry
Springboks captain Kolisi to miss first Test, Beauden Barrett out of All Blacks 23
Major League Soccer
Messi scores in Miami's draw with Philadelphia, Lewandowski hits winner for Chicago
Column
Cliff notes
Obsessed with 'energy': Kerry's 2027 reboot could be Jack O'Connor's greatest trick yet
At 66, O’Connor has the energy to go again – but will he be able to get a tune out of an ageing Kerry squad?
Wednesday
19 Aug
