# The42 Sports News — Ireland's favourite sports app

> Ireland's favorite sports app for news, analysis, and storytelling. (iPhone/iPad app by Journal Media.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the42-sports-news/id529792907 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Journal Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/1741699549)
- Category: Sports, News
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 994 App Store ratings · 69 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 55 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-06-04
- Data updated: 2026-09-03
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the42-sports-news/id529792907/reviews.md

## What is The42 Sports News?

The 42 is Ireland’s favourite sports app, bringing you the latest breaking news, the most essential analysis, and the best storytelling from our award-winning team of journalists every day.

You can access the latest news for free or subscribe to unlock unlimited access to all of our content, where we deliver unique insights and fresh perspectives so you can see sport differently.

Why Subscribe?
- Enjoy game-changing analysis and unmissable insights from Murray Kinsella on rugby, Gavin Cooney on soccer, Declan Bogue on GAA, Gavan Casey on boxing, and much more
- Get to the heart of the conversation with our subscriber-only podcasts, including Rugby Weekly Extra, the Football Family, and the Behind The Lines sportswriting pod
- Go beyond the headlines with longform sports storytelling that seeks to get to the heart of the individual as well as the athlete
- Join our WhatsApp groups to debate the day’s biggest news, and converse with our reporters and other subscribers

Read our Terms of Use for The42 auto-renewable Subscription under the point 5: https://www.the42.ie/terms/

Follow us on Twitter @the42_ie, on Instagram @the42.ie, or email hello@the42.ie.
(Formerly known as TheScore.ie)

## Key features

- Breaking sports news
- Essential analysis
- Award-winning journalism
- Subscriber-only podcasts
- Longform sports storytelling
- Community WhatsApp groups

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |
| Monthly Plan | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |


## What do users think of The42 Sports News?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- ⭐ Best Deal
- 🌟 Superb sports coverage
- 👍 Highly recommended
- 👍 Love the latest news from home
- 👍 Well-informed with in-depth analysis
- 👍 Up-to-date on the run
- 👍 Quality
- 👍 Very good
- 👍 Great European reporting
- 👍 Great site, great news and good reading
- 👍 Love it!
- 👍 Awesome sports news
- 👍 The Definitive Guide to Irish Sport
- 👍 Great
- 👍 Best sports app in Ireland by far
- 👍 Great for keeping up with Irish sports news and scores
- 👍 Excellent service
- 👍 The 42 my go to app for Irish sport
- 👍 Great app for providing detailed rugby analysis and frequent updates
- 👍 A must have
- 👍 Good app for Irish and international sport
- 👍 Great rugby analysis
- 👍 Great App
- 👍 A real fans site
- 👍 Great app!
- 👍 Great sports app
- 👍 Brilliant. Always has good articles and often an amusing take on sporting life!
- 👍 Great app... Always up to date with the football news and rugby

**Cons**

- 🤯 No UX consideration, not worth the price
- 🤯 Should be free with ads
- 🤯 Charging for the app now is ridiculous
- 🤯 Subscribe adds popping up relentlessly
- 🤯 Not worth paying for
- 🤯 Nonsense it either a paid App or free
- 🤯 To expensive
- 🤯 WAY too expensive!!!
- 🤯 Greedy
- 🤯 £7.99 a month get a grip
- 🤯 Robbery
- 🤯 Charging
- 🤯 Greed got the better of them
- 🤯 Too greedy
- 🤯 Charging to use the App
- 🤯 Disgrace
- 🤯 Forced to log in
- 🤯 No live scores

**Commonly reported bugs**

- The app is crashing every time I try to open it
- Scores are never available
- Your web page redirected me here automatically
- Data are wrong

**Most requested features**

- Live scores
- More news on MMA

## Recent user reviews (10 of 69)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the42-sports-news/id529792907/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Best Deal.

*2024-11-01*

What’s the best deal on a sub? One year. 
Regards Jimmy.

### 1/5 — No UX consideration, not worth the price

*2024-06-29*

Long term user and have been paying the subscription and keep getting modal pop-ups to subscribe, don’t get value for money with no difference to the free version in terms of content and now the app is crashing every time I try to open it. Have cancelled the subscription and deleted the app, very disappointing

### 1/5 — Should be free with ad’s

*2024-04-13*

Loved the 42 app when it was free. Don’t look at half as much now that u have to subscribe and pay to use it….. bring back the free articles, don’t mind looking at the ads to get this app free

### 1/5 — Charging for the app now is ridiculous

*2024-01-18*

This is a dying app after they start charge us for news. I will never be using this app again

### 1/5 — Subscribe

*2023-12-07*

Subscribe adds popping up relentlessly

### 1/5 — Not worth paying for

*2023-10-13*

Used to be just fine when it was free but it’s now another monthly subscription I could do without so no thanks

### 1/5 — Paddy

*2023-09-10*

Nonsense it either a paid App or free 
Stop been a teaser 
I don’t mind paying for certain articles 
So I’m on the point of clicking 
Delete App

### 1/5 — To expensive

*2023-08-28*

To much money for what you get

### 1/5 — WAY too expensive!!!

*2023-08-25*

Daft Media, if you’re asking people to pay a huge £60 subscription fee for an Irish sports app during a cost of living crisis, you’re looking in the wrong mirror. 
£4.99 would be more realistic.

### 1/5 — Greedy.

*2023-08-15*

Can’t believe we are asked to pay to read the news. Buying a paper is much cheaper, you lost me too. 👋

## Frequently asked questions about The42 Sports News

### What kind of content does The42 Sports News offer?

The app provides breaking sports news, in-depth analysis, and compelling storytelling from a team of award-winning journalists. You can access the latest news for free or subscribe for unlimited access to all content.

### What are the benefits of subscribing to The42 Sports News?

Subscribing unlocks game-changing analysis from expert journalists on rugby, soccer, GAA, boxing, and more. You also gain access to subscriber-only podcasts, longform storytelling, and exclusive WhatsApp groups for discussions.

### Is The42 Sports News free to use?

The app offers free access to the latest breaking news. However, to unlock unlimited access to all content, including in-depth analysis and exclusive features, a subscription is required.

### What sports are covered by The42 Sports News?

The app covers a wide range of sports, with specific mention of rugby, soccer, GAA, and boxing. It aims to provide comprehensive coverage and unique perspectives on these and other sports.

### How can I join discussions with other subscribers and reporters?

Subscribers can join dedicated WhatsApp groups to debate the day's biggest sports news and converse directly with reporters and fellow subscribers.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.49.0 — 2026-09-01

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.48.0 — 2026-08-12

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.47.1 — 2026-07-17

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.47.0 — 2026-07-10

- Bug fixes and improvements

### 3.46.0 — 2026-06-27

- Bug fixes and improvements

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