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Ireland v France, World Cup qualifier

Ireland host France in the opening game of the campaign.

38 mins ago

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Possible XV

Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales

2 hrs ago

10

Hockey

Ireland seal qualifier semi-final spot with record win over Korea

2 hrs ago

Ready to go

England make sweeping changes for Italy Six Nations clash

5 hrs ago

14

Golf

Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting players' with LIV deal

10 hrs ago

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Today's news

Live

Ireland v France, World Cup qualifier

Ireland host France in the opening game of the campaign.

3 mins ago FRANCE 2-1 IRELAND (MALARD 78)

11 mins ago IRELAND 1-1 FRANCE (MALARD 70)

52 mins ago HALF-TIME: IRELAND 1-0 FRANCE

38 mins ago

8

Possible XV

Farrell set to make handful of changes for Ireland's clash with Wales

2 hrs ago

10

Hockey

Ireland seal qualifier semi-final spot with record win over Korea

2 hrs ago

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Premier League

Mikel Arteta upset that Arsenal do not score more goals from corners

Updated 3 hrs ago

8

CAN AIR

Tyrone's Canavan still planning to travel despite Australia trip falling through

4 hrs ago

Award Season

Champions Ballygunner dominate GAA club hurling team of the year

4 hrs ago

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AnalysisNew Kids on the Block

'He was super today': New crop of forwards leading the way for Tribesmen

Oisín Mac Donnacha produced a man-of-the-match display against Donegal while Ciarán Mulhern and Shane McGrath are also shining for Galway.

Sinead Farrell

4 hrs ago

Ready to go

England make sweeping changes for Italy Six Nations clash

5 hrs ago

14

ONE WING

Liverpool-bound defender Jacquet to undergo shoulder surgery

6 hrs ago

AnalysisRugby

From Paris pain to Twickenham triumph: how Ireland turned their Six Nations around

Murray Kinsella

8 hrs ago

2

Cheltenham

Marine Nationale ruled out of Champion Chase

10 hrs ago

1

Golf

Rahm accuses DP World Tour of 'extorting players' with LIV deal

10 hrs ago

3

joyful and triumphant

Stephen Kenny hoping Kian Leavy blossoms from rising star into lethal matchwinner

11 hrs ago

3

Analysisfullback

Decisive attack, aerial wins, important tackles - Osborne shines at 15

14 hrs ago

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match preview

Ireland start with French test as they chase back-to-back World Cup dream

Carla Ward’s side are embracing the underdog tag, but will be quietly confident of causing an upset.

Emma Duffy

14 hrs ago

Future Focus

Katie McCabe confirms 'interest' as Arsenal exit speculation ramps up

14 hrs ago

Growth

O'Connell: 'Guys need experiences to learn what it takes'

15 hrs ago

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Advocacy

'I'm blue in the face sending out 100s of emails'

21 hrs ago

Yesterday

2nd March 2026

Swish

Ireland earn first win of EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers

22 hrs ago

Results

Real Madrid suffer blow in La Liga title race after second consecutive defeat

22 hrs ago

1

League of Ireland

Better late than never for St Pat's as Kian Leavy magic breaks Galway hearts

John Caulfield’s 200th game in charge ends in defeat as Stephen Kenny’s side move up to second place.

David Sneyd

reports from Richmond Park

23 hrs ago

8

Off the Mark

Five-goal Ireland start Hockey World Cup qualifier event with big win

2 Mar

1

Friday Night Lights

Farrell looking for more of the same as Ireland welcome Wales

2 Mar

8

Rugby

Six Nations trophy to be replaced due to fire damage

2 Mar

4

Top 10

Champions Kilkerrin-Clonberne lead the way in ladies football club team of the year

2 Mar

1

AnalysisProtests

Ignoring reservations of Allianz deal is no longer an option for the GAA

Protests at Congress were backed up with heavyweight contributions that have shifted the conversation.

Declan Bogue

2 Mar

10

PodcastThe Football Family

'I'm a fan of the firm connection'

Back on the Horse

McClenaghan returns to action on Friday for first time since Olympic gold win

2 Mar

Sidelined

Costelow ruled out of Wales team for trip to face Ireland

2 Mar

looks whos back

'He's a brilliant personality to have around' - Ireland welcome Aki back into squad

2 Mar

14

Rugby

Attack coach Rod Seib to depart Connacht, while Perpignan confirm signing of Luke McGrath

2 Mar

15

Doonbeg

Rory McIlroy confirmed for Irish Open defence at Trump International

2 Mar

1

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland-Wales look-ahead and a magic moment for Connacht

One Percenter

Tallaght Stadium pitch narrowed for Ireland's World Cup qualifier against France

2 Mar

Green Light

Travel chaos, but F1 season-opener in Australia 'ready to go'

2 Mar

Nervy Finish

My heart almost stopped – Mikel Arteta made to sweat as Arsenal beat Chelsea

2 Mar

2

Heartbreak

Lowry: 'The hardest thing about today is that I’ve never won in front of my four-year-old'

2 Mar

11

AnalysisKings In The Air

Kickouts key as dominant Derry inflict major damage on Cork's promotion bid

Derry struck 1-31 to show they are climbing back to being serious contenders.

Declan Bogue

2 Mar

run it back

World Cup send-off, fine margins, landmark win - Ireland's recent rivalry with France

2 Mar

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