'Sometimes people have nothing to lose and just rip in. We've seen that with Jack'
Andy Farrell explains his decision to start Jack Crowley this weekend, and leave Sam Prendergast out of his squad.
'He's a beast of a man' – Meath and Cork powerhouses key in promotion push
Mixed fortunes for Palace and Forest in Europe
Offaly's Alex Dunne signs for Alpine's F1 academy
Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham
Today's news
Transition attack is key in rugby. Are Ireland any good at it?
Andy Farrell’s men have room to improve in this department.
Mixed fortunes for Palace and Forest in Europe
'He's a beast of a man' – Meath and Cork powerhouses key in promotion push
Jack Flynn and Colm O’Callaghan have stood out for their sides this year.
Six-time All-Ireland winner Con O'Callaghan named as 2026 Dublin football captain
Farrell recalls the experienced big guns for trip to Twickenham
Bukayo Saka signs reported €340k-a-week, five-year contract with Arsenal
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Ireland face England with both teams' Six Nations hopes on the line

Team News
Selection decisions for Farrell as Ireland aim to upset England
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Rivals
'In any sport, Ireland versus England is a proper game'
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10 Questions
'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys'
39
Podcast
The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England
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'Sometimes people have nothing to lose and just rip in. We've seen that with Jack'
Offaly's Alex Dunne signs for Alpine's F1 academy
'He's made of the right stuff' - Farrell condemns 'disgusting' abuse aimed at Edogbo
Kinghorn and Van der Merwe return for Scotland against Six Nations strugglers Wales
Liverpool boss Slot says Isak in 'final stages of rehab'
Leona Maguire sits T6 after strong start in Thailand
Crowley and Van der Flier start for Ireland as Prendergast left out of 23 for Twickenham
Andy Farrell has made five changes to his team as Ciarán Frawley returns on the Ireland bench.
France's Dupont caught up in salary cap breach scandal
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Enjoy the pick of our League of Ireland features

Ollie Horgan
‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’
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Strand Pitch
'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'
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Owen Elding
The latest Irish teenage sensation to move across the water
6
Podcast
LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room
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Costelow starts as Hamer-Webb makes Wales debut against Scotland
Drogheda United sponsor reviewing partnership in wake of Israel boycott controversy
Meath defender makes move to join Sydney Swans
Mikel Arteta admits Arsenal only have themselves to blame after Wolves draw
Kickout piggery | Why veterans keep going | Two-point cheatcodes
'If I can cover across the board, that can only be a real positive'
Yesterday
18th February 2026
McIlroy aims to 'shake off rust' at Genesis Invitational before trip to Augusta
Bodo/Glimt earn first-leg win over Inter as Brugge and Atletico play out six-goal thriller
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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I
The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football
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Part II
The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership
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Part III
Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance
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Wolves strike late to snatch dramatic draw as Arsenal drop points in title race
The Gunners were unable to cling on to three points in wintery conditions.
Maynooth University defend Collingwood Cup with two second-half goals
Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments
Nine-time All-Star Irving to miss rest of the NBA season due to ongoing knee trouble
Ireland’s Olympic gold gymnast Rhys McClenaghan receives MBE at Windsor Castle ceremony
Gordon bags four goals as Newcastle take control of Champions League play-off against Qarabag
Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England
Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.
Irish language commentary option to make rugby debut for Ireland v England clash
Ireland make one change for U20 Six Nations showdown against England
Con O’Callaghan’s brilliance is the Dubs’ only answer to football’s new challenges
The Cuala star hit 0-8 v Monaghan last Saturday, and his importance to the Dublin cause has never been greater.
'It’s all been insanely amazing' - Irish teenager reflects on Olympic debut
Uefa to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Vinicius
Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England
McIlroy to play with Morikawa and Fleetwood at The Genesis
Constitution Hill set for unusual Friday night flat run after narrowly making cut for Southwell
Dave Kitson finally confirms one of football's worst-kept secrets: 'I am the Secret Footballer'
Leitrim release footage of Barry McNulty's tour-de-force of six two-pointers
'Imagine you have to plead to be equal in society': Henry and Richards on Vinícius Jr racial abuse