Football

16-year-old Dowman makes history as Arsenal grab late win to maintain title charge

Gunners

16-year-old Dowman makes history as Arsenal grab late win to maintain title charge

Dowman became the youngest goalscorer in Premier League history as he and Viktor Gyokeres secured a last-gasp win over Everton.

14 Mar

22

Fresh from declaring for Ireland, ex-England U19 captain Vale scores in Championship

Wrap

Fresh from declaring for Ireland, ex-England U19 captain Vale scores in Championship

14 Mar

Brighton climb into top half after Sunderland win as Bournemouth held by Burnley

Premier League

Brighton climb into top half after Sunderland win as Bournemouth held by Burnley

14 Mar

Jim Ratcliffe refuses to be drawn on Michael Carrick's future

Keeping quiet

Jim Ratcliffe refuses to be drawn on Michael Carrick's future

14 Mar

3

Guardiola slams criticism after being 'massacred' for Champions League selection

Hitting back

Guardiola slams criticism after being 'massacred' for Champions League selection

14 Mar

4

'On ability, he's there or better than some of them that have already been capped'

Soccer

'On ability, he's there or better than some of them that have already been capped'

14 Mar

9

Absent XI: The Ireland team unlikely to face Czechia

misfortune

Absent XI: The Ireland team unlikely to face Czechia

14 Mar

Poll: Who will win the 2026 League of Ireland Women's Premier Division?

Call it

Poll: Who will win the 2026 League of Ireland Women's Premier Division?

14 Mar

'I felt sad for a long time with Ireland... but hopefully we are beginning to change that now'

Jayson Molumby

'I felt sad for a long time with Ireland... but hopefully we are beginning to change that now'

Ireland midfielder Jayson Molumby speaks exclusively to The 42.

Gavin Cooney

Gavin Cooney

14 Mar

Friday

13 Mar

Shamrock Rovers overcome struggling Sligo

Mixed Fortunes

Shamrock Rovers overcome struggling Sligo

13 Mar

1

Five-star Dundalk earn first league win in emphatic style

Goals Galore

Five-star Dundalk earn first league win in emphatic style

13 Mar

1

Late goal sees off Longford as Cork get back to winning ways

Boost

Late goal sees off Longford as Cork get back to winning ways

13 Mar

2

Shelbourne climb up to fourth as Derry City hit third defeat in six Premier Division games

movement

Shelbourne climb up to fourth as Derry City hit third defeat in six Premier Division games

13 Mar

1

St Pat’s come from behind to dismantle Drogheda

too good

St Pat’s come from behind to dismantle Drogheda

13 Mar

2

Bohs love affair blossoms as Patrick Hickey scores late to break Galway hearts

League of Ireland

Bohs love affair blossoms as Patrick Hickey scores late to break Galway hearts

Defender rose high in 87th-minute to net winner against his former club.

David Sneyd

David Sneyd

reports from Dalymount Park

13 Mar

22

Igor Tudor's rallying call to Spurs' players - 'You can stay and cry or you can fight'

Fighting Talk

Igor Tudor's rallying call to Spurs' players - 'You can stay and cry or you can fight'

13 Mar

3

Brighton boss insists Evan Ferguson has future at club - 'He can have a big impact on our game'

belief

Brighton boss insists Evan Ferguson has future at club - 'He can have a big impact on our game'

13 Mar

7

Chelsea captain Reece James signs new contract to stay at club until 2032

dotted line

Chelsea captain Reece James signs new contract to stay at club until 2032

13 Mar

2

Athlone chase historic three-peat as 2026 Women's Premier Division kicks off

Preview

Athlone chase historic three-peat as 2026 Women's Premier Division kicks off

The 42 previews the new season, which gets underway on Saturday afternoon.

Emma Duffy

Emma Duffy

13 Mar

The magic men who provide a jolt to every fan's spirit

THE BEAT

The magic men who provide a jolt to every fan's spirit

Special players can change the course of destiny through talent and sheer force of will for their teams.

David Sneyd

David Sneyd

13 Mar

1

Playing in Trump’s World Cup would be a dubious honour - but Ireland can still dare to dream

column

Playing in Trump’s World Cup would be a dubious honour - but Ireland can still dare to dream

13 Mar

4

Thursday

12 Mar

Forest beaten, Palace held, while Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros take big step towards quarters

Europe

Forest beaten, Palace held, while Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros take big step towards quarters

12 Mar

Ollie Watkins' header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille

Europa League

Ollie Watkins' header gives Aston Villa advantage over Lille

12 Mar

1

Troy Parrott's brilliant brace fires AZ to first-leg victory over Sparta Prague

Timely

Troy Parrott's brilliant brace fires AZ to first-leg victory over Sparta Prague

The Ireland striker produced two wonderful finishes, including a late winner, as AZ earned a 2-1 advantage.

12 Mar

8

Adam Idah fitness boost ahead of World Cup play-off

Football

Adam Idah fitness boost ahead of World Cup play-off

12 Mar

7

'Absolutely stunned that this game exists'

The Football Family

'Absolutely stunned that this game exists'

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

2026 world cup

Trump says Iran shouldn't come to World Cup for 'own life and safety'

12 Mar

10

Denise O'Sullivan injury not 'as serious as initially feared' in another positive update

Boost

Denise O'Sullivan injury not 'as serious as initially feared' in another positive update

12 Mar

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologises for pushing ball boy during loss to PSG

Sorry

Chelsea's Pedro Neto apologises for pushing ball boy during loss to PSG

12 Mar

9

Man City 'not much' of a chance at Real Madrid comeback but must try - Pep

Fight for Survival

Man City 'not much' of a chance at Real Madrid comeback but must try - Pep

12 Mar

8

Pressure on Shamrock Rovers to deliver women's silverware this season

Women's League of Ireland

Pressure on Shamrock Rovers to deliver women's silverware this season

12 Mar

Valverde's magic to be cherished as Real Madrid show up meek Man City

'verde good

Valverde's magic to be cherished as Real Madrid show up meek Man City

12 Mar

2

Wednesday

11 Mar

Ogbene makes second appearance since November while Molumby scores for West Brom

IRISH IN THE EFL

Ogbene makes second appearance since November while Molumby scores for West Brom

11 Mar

Last-gasp penalty earns Arsenal a draw, Bodo's Champions League dream continues

Hav' that

Last-gasp penalty earns Arsenal a draw, Bodo's Champions League dream continues

11 Mar

28

Stunning Valverde hat-trick for Real Madrid puts Man City on the brink

Champions League

Stunning Valverde hat-trick for Real Madrid puts Man City on the brink

11 Mar

8

PSG take control against Chelsea with late strikes in 5-2 win

Champions League

PSG take control against Chelsea with late strikes in 5-2 win

11 Mar

1

Redknapp plays down chances of being Spurs boss again as pressure mounts on Tudor

Tense Times

Redknapp plays down chances of being Spurs boss again as pressure mounts on Tudor

11 Mar

9

'Under no circumstances can we participate in World Cup' - Iran sports minister

statement

'Under no circumstances can we participate in World Cup' - Iran sports minister

11 Mar

6

In-form David McGoldrick could be a shock call-up for Czechia play-off

Didzy

In-form David McGoldrick could be a shock call-up for Czechia play-off

The 42 understands the veteran is among a number of attacking options under consideration amidst an injury crisis.

David Sneyd

David Sneyd

11 Mar

13

Evan Ferguson has surgery to fix persistent ankle problem

Recovery

Evan Ferguson has surgery to fix persistent ankle problem

11 Mar

4

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