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Brumbies join New Zealand heavyweights in Super Rugby semis

22 hours ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

A GUTSY ACT Brumbies ensured Australia will have one representative in the Super Rugby semi-finals as they beat the in-form Wellington Hurricanes 35-28 on Saturday, joining New Zealand heavyweights Auckland Blues, Waikato Chiefs and Canterbury Crusaders. The ‘Canes arrived in frigid Canberra unbeaten in six games, but after a fast start they were bossed by the Brumbies’ front-rowers who bagged four of their five tries.
Cristiano Ronaldo rules himself out of Club World Cup

23 hours ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

CRISTIANO RONALDO CONFIRMED he would not play in the upcoming Club World Cup on Saturday, dismissing rumours he was set to transfer to one of the participating clubs. Speaking ahead of Sunday’s Nations League final against Spain in Munich, the Portugal captain said suggestions he was set to take part in the newly expanded competition were wide of the mark. “I will not be at the Club World Cup,” the Portugal veteran said, but added he had “been contacted” by several participating teams.
'I was thankful that we got out with a point': Red card in rearview mirror as Barrett leads Cork into battle

1 day ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

HAVING BEGUN THE Munster senior hurling championship on a low note, Cork attacker Shane Barrett could yet end it by captaining the winning side in the final. If the Rebels are to win a provincial title for the first time in seven years, it will be Robert Downey lifting the Mick Mackey Cup in the Mick Mackey Stand but, as the Glen Rovers man has been limited to a place on the substitutes’ bench due to a hamstring injury, his vice-captain will lead the side out.
'Cold-hearted' and 'a big mistake': the Australian media reaction to Ange's sacking

1 day ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

THE AUSTRALIAN MEDIA have blasted Tottenham’s decision to sack home hero Ange Postecoglou as a “big mistake”, saying he had consistently shown himself to be a winner. The Australian, one of the nation’s most successful managerial exports, steered Spurs to their first European prize in 41 years and secured a place in next season’s Champions League. But he also oversaw their worst domestic season since they were relegated from the top flight in 1976-77, which ultimately cost him his job.
'Stuart was always innovating. It’s addictive to be in that environment'

1 day ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

WHETHER IT WAS the tennis ball machine he brought in, the leadership books he would suggest they read, or demanding that they lead analysis meetings, Stuart Lancaster always found new ways of challenging his Leinster players. Now, Connacht’s players will be tested by Lancaster’s insatiable pursuit of improvement.
Three changes for Leinster as Keenan and van der Flier miss out

1 day ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

LEINSTER BOSS LEO Cullen has made three personnel changes to his team for tomorrow’s URC semi-final against Glasgow at the Aviva Stadium [KO 2.45pm, RTÉ/Premier Sports]. Tommy O’Brien returns from a foot injury on the right wing, while Scott Penny comes in at openside for Josh van der Flier, who injured his hamstring against Scarlets last weekend, and Dan Sheehan comes in at hooker. Jimmy O’Brien moves from the wing to fullback in place of the absent Hugo Keenan.
Ex-Arsenal player jailed for drug smuggling plot

2 days ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

FORMER ARSENAL player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas was jailed for four years on Thursday for his involvement in a £600,000 (€712,000) drug smuggling plot. The 34-year-old was arrested in September last year after officers seized roughly 60 kilograms of cannabis brought through London’s Stansted Airport by two women he had recruited — his girlfriend and her friend — on a flight from the Thai capital Bangkok via Dubai.
Rory McIlroy 6 shots off lead at Canadian Open

2 days ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

RORY MCILROY HAS finished the opening round of the Canadian Open on one-over-par. As it stands, the Holywood native is six shots off the lead, which is shared by Canada’s Taylor Pendrith, plus American duo Alex Smalley and Paul Peterson. McIlroy began the day on the 10th hole, and bogeys on the 12th and 17th left him with an uphill task. The 36-year-old improved thereafter with consecutive birdies on the 18th, first and second.
Sabalenka dethrones Swiatek to reach first French Open final

2 days ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

ARNYA SABALENKA ENDED Iga Swiatek’s bid for a fourth straight French Open title as the world number one powered her way to a maiden Roland Garros final. The Belarusian snapped Swiatek’s French Open winning streak at 26 matches with a 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-0 success and will face either second seed Coco Gauff or French surprise hero Lois Boisson on Saturday for the title. “It feels incredible but also I understand that the job is not done yet.
Munster's Kleyn and Ulster new boy Augustus included in monster Springbok squad for summer Tests

2 days ago | the42.ie | Murray Kinsella

RASSIE ERASMUS HAS included Munster’s Jean Kleyn and new Ulster signing Juarno Augustus in a 54-player Springbok squad for the 28 June fixture against the Barbarians, followed by Tests against Italy and Georgia. The South African squad, consisting of 30 forwards and 24 backs, includes 31 Rugby World Cup veterans and nine uncapped players.