Women’s football round-up: Lucy Quinn’s brace keeps Birmingham top Irish international boss an interested spectator at President’s Cup final between Shels and AthloneSun Mar 02 2025 - 19:54
US soccer fans pay good money not to see MessiTicket prices sky-rocket for Inter Miami’s game against Houston Dynamo, only for the Argentine to be restedSun Mar 02 2025 - 19:00
Mullan goal sends Ireland through to Nations Cup finalIreland one win away from promotion to Pro League Sat Mar 01 2025 - 21:09
Ireland to face United States in Hockey Nations Cup semi-finalsGareth Grundie’s side top pool with three wins out of threeFri Feb 28 2025 - 14:11
Retirements sure to add extra emotion to France clashBlow for Clare as O’Donnell is out; the best golf balls in 2025; who is Clayton McMillanFri Feb 28 2025 - 10:19
Gibson-Park goes to the next level, Munster take the next stepClayton McMillan arrives at Munster; GAA goalkeepers in the spotlight; New York Yankees can finally let their hair downThu Feb 27 2025 - 11:36
Ireland’s limitations laid bare in Slovenia as poor Nations League start continues Gordon D’Arcy on the happiness gained from a scrappy win; Garry Ringrose to learn fate on ThursdayWed Feb 26 2025 - 11:15
Ireland get their kicks and prepare for Le Bombe EquipeOwen Doyle is not a fan of the 20-minute red card; Paul Early is not a fan of the roaming keeper in GAATue Feb 25 2025 - 11:23
Contrasting fortunes for Ireland men’s and women’s hockey teamsIreland women off to winning start in Nations Cup while men suffer heavy defeat to GermanyMon Feb 24 2025 - 17:51
Ireland move forward but leave the door open for France and EnglandSam Prendergast enrages and enthrals; Jarlath Burns hits out at the DUP; GAA facing ‘greatest challenge since its foundation’Mon Feb 24 2025 - 10:33
Jude Bellingham’s red card sparks debate on the intricacies of swearingAtalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini calls out Ademola LookmanMon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00
Denise O’Sullivan says Carla Ward’s preferred style of play ‘is not going to happen overnight’New Republic of Ireland head coach will oversee second match in charge on Tuesday in SloveniaMon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00
Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverageTV View: ‘Our 14th Triple Crown, but the celebrations so muted you’d think they’d been presented with a wooden spoon' Sun Feb 23 2025 - 06:00
Ireland risk offending Wales, but it’s a risk Simon Easterby’s willing to takeMuch-changed Ireland side head to Cardiff; Carla Ward kicks off her tenure against TurkeyFri Feb 21 2025 - 10:06
Ireland look to the future as Carla Ward’s reign kicks off against TurkeyIreland host Turkey in the Nations League on Friday before Tuesday’s away match against Slovenia Fri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan’s remarkable recovery continues with Irish captaincyRoss Byrne leaves Leinster after 10 years; Shamrock Rovers prepare for massive European gameThu Feb 20 2025 - 10:30
Heather Payne in the mood to hit more milestones for IrelandInterview with Heather Payne of Republic of Ireland WNTThu Feb 20 2025 - 06:00
Ireland will simply have to live with favourites’ tag for Wales gameGordon D’Arcy on Wales’ woes; Niall Morgan on why goalkeepers must be allowed roam; Sharlene Mawdsley on her Olympic plansWed Feb 19 2025 - 11:43
‘It’s tough in the WSL’: Ireland’s Abbie Larkin knows the draws and pitfalls of the English topflightCrystal Palace forward part of Carla Ward’s squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Turkey and SloveniaWed Feb 19 2025 - 06:00
Now is not the time to be stoking the fire in Welsh belliesOwen Doyle on how rugby can fix its ailments; Denis Walsh on how Gaelic football hasTue Feb 18 2025 - 11:58
Emily Murphy: ‘I always wanted to come and play for Ireland’Murphy is one of 12 players in Carla Ward’s 23-strong squad who was born outside IrelandTue Feb 18 2025 - 06:00
Aoife Mannion excited about what Carla Ward can bring to the Ireland team’s tableThe Manchester United defender admits to having been taken aback by Eileen Gleeson’s departure from the manager jobMon Feb 17 2025 - 19:00
Damien Duff disappoints viewers looking for an old serial killerTV View: Questions about the Bohemians man of the match, and perhaps Manchester United should have played a chicken wing in midfield?Mon Feb 17 2025 - 06:00
Lack of club game time a concern for Ireland facing into Nations League fixturesEight of Carla Ward’s 23-player squad weren’t in any club action at the weekendSun Feb 16 2025 - 20:33
Justin Kluivert’s new-born child proves quite the inconvenience for dedicated fantasy football managersSergio Aguero says too much; Duffer’s on the job; Manchester United spring a leakSun Feb 16 2025 - 18:51
Sportswoman of the Month for January - Hazel Finn (basketball)The 21-year-old came off the bench to help Liffey Celtics to cup glory, earning the MVP award in the processSat Feb 15 2025 - 06:00
Roses are red, violets are blue, oh Michael Noonan, Rovers love youShamrock Rovers' brilliant win in Molde; why South Africa should be in the Six Nations; the bloody history of boxingFri Feb 14 2025 - 10:53
Beware of the wounded Welsh with a new manager bounceCalvin Nash playing his part for Ireland; Shamrock Rovers visit Molde; Rory McIlroy in PGA Tour actionThu Feb 13 2025 - 12:24
Ireland’s form puts Simon Easterby on Wales' radar to replace Warren Gatland Gordon D’Arcy hails ‘resolute’ Ireland; Finlay Bealham back on top of his game; Mayo need a win; Carla Ward looks to unearth new talentWed Feb 12 2025 - 12:28
Scottish boo boys grist to Peter O’Mahony’s mill Ireland remain on course for Grand Slam; Wexford struggling to cope in Division 1A Tue Feb 11 2025 - 10:53
Ireland have road to travel but dream of ‘three-peat’ is still aliveSam Prendergast and Andrew Porter impress; Ken Early on the curious relationship between Donald Trump and Gianni InfantinoMon Feb 10 2025 - 10:34
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves no doubt as to who he thinks is the GOATNotttingham pub come up with unfortunate drinks promo; a Dublin player gets sent off for unusual reasonMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
Six Nations: Wacky Races, unknown clowns and an ‘absolute pain in the backside’From error-laden chaos at Twickenham to the start of a bad joke at MurrayfieldMon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
Carla Ward faces testing first squad selection as Ireland manager as injuries pile upAston Villa’s Anna Patten hobbled off in the FA Cup to add to the growing listSun Feb 09 2025 - 20:10
Simon Easterby surprises with Ireland team selectionBundee Aki looks for Ireland to be ‘much more clinical’; prospect of Katie Taylor at Croke Park fadesFri Feb 07 2025 - 10:20
‘Just another day in the life of a s***e footballer’: Ruesha Littlejohn criticises London City Lionesses after contract terminationIreland midfielder on the lookout for a new team after messy departure from old clubThu Feb 06 2025 - 17:13
Could Dan Sheehan be Ireland’s next boxing star? For rugby’s sake, let’s hope notHow Ireland can halt Humble Huw; Hurling ups the stakes; Fintan McCarthy has an eye on the scalesThu Feb 06 2025 - 10:20
Mikayla Power and Emily Kealy named in Irish squad for Nations Cup in Chile Sarah Hawkshaw succeeds Katie Mullan as captain as new head coach Gareth Grundie names first squad Wed Feb 05 2025 - 16:34
Gordon D’Arcy on Ireland’s perfect start and a Murrayfield history lesson Maybe it’s time for hurling to start experimenting; goalkeepers refuel for new rules; Million euro Melia breaks record Wed Feb 05 2025 - 12:54
Credit where it’s due for Ireland’s performance and new Gaelic football rulesLineout improvement reaps dividends; Ben O’Keeffe’s game of two halves; Ferguson’s Hammers move a boost for Ireland Tue Feb 04 2025 - 10:15
All in the Game: Kent and his croc looking for a new homeFormer Liverpool and Rangers player may be bound for Iran where he can keep his pet crocodile at homeMon Feb 03 2025 - 06:00
Eddie Jones is disappointingly well behaved on pundit duty alongside Brian O’DriscollITV call up Willie John McBride to run his eye over some of the standout Ireland v England momentsSun Feb 02 2025 - 06:00
Simon Easterby sets the tone with Ireland team selection Josh van der Flier finds calming effects; indiscipline and inaccuracy cost Ireland under-20s; aces wild for Lowry and McIlroyFri Jan 31 2025 - 10:57
Rugby has come a long way since Ireland was still being called ‘plucky’Seán Moran on how new 50m GAA rule should zip some lips; Gordon Manning on TG4’s bid to broadcast Cork Vs Limerick; David Gorman on Storm Éowyn battering golf coursesWed Jan 29 2025 - 11:33
New football rules arrive ‘about as well as anyone could have hoped’Maurice Deegan on possible trouble ahead; Gerry Thornley on the big challenge for Ireland; Brian O’Connor on the Dublin Racing FestivalTue Jan 28 2025 - 10:46
José Mourinho takes his humility and expertise in a bold, full-bodied directionJosé turns to the bottle; RC Strasbourg pay homage to Connemara; Jamie Carragher’s son is a chip off the old blockMon Jan 27 2025 - 06:00
WSL: Katie McCabe sent off for Arsenal against ChelseaRepublic of Ireland skipper shown two yellows for reaction to penalty callSun Jan 26 2025 - 16:22
Marty Morrissey gets an A+ in new football rules, even if some pundits aren’t yet soldThe second half of Galway and Armagh saw outstanding displays from the officials tasked with spotting when each side didn’t keep three men in their own halvesSun Jan 26 2025 - 15:06
Vera Pauw appointed head coach of United Arab Emirates national teamUAE will be the former Republic of Ireland manager’s seventh national sideFri Jan 24 2025 - 12:42
Winds of change blow new Gaelic football rules towards biggest test yetNational Football League to get the FRC treatment; how Division One may pan out; and the not-so sporting side of social mediaFri Jan 24 2025 - 12:12
