The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)
Here’s how proceedings will unfold in Washington.
Ireland's Wiffen wins European gold medal, Bailey secures bronze
'It’s frustrating, it’s angry. We are really inconsistent' - Man United boss Amorim
'There are 1,610 clubs in Ireland, and many of these will not survive the decade'
From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
Today's news
England's Tom Curry and Argentina coach Felipe Contepomi avoid suspensions for tunnel bust-up
McSharry wins gold medal at US Open Championships, Wiffen into another final in Lublin
Rassie Erasmus extends South Africa contract until 2031
Rory McIlroy remains seven off the lead after making the cut in Melbourne
Gibbs runs for three touchdowns as Lions down Cowboys to boost NFL playoff bid
Hurling needs a big game, and why football could do with more new rules
'It’s frustrating, it’s angry. We are really inconsistent' - Man United boss Amorim
'There are 1,610 clubs in Ireland, and many of these will not survive the decade'
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
'I've always tried to be a driver' - Murphy out to lead by example at Ulster
From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
The formats of virtually of our biggest events have changed radically in the last few years – we have to call a halt.
The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)
Here’s how proceedings will unfold in Washington.
High expectations as Ioane goes straight into Leinster squad for Champions Cup opener
Yesterday
4th December 2025
West Ham leave Man United frustrated
Diogo Dalot opened the scoring before the Hammers’ late equaliser.
Supreme Court decides against allowing appeal by Conor McGregor over Nikita Hand ruling
Ireland's Wiffen wins European gold medal, Bailey secures bronze
Meanwhile, Ellie McCartney and John Shortt both advanced in their semi-finals.
Eben Etzebeth banned for 12 games and reportedly cut by Sharks
'Demographic change is not a future threat - it is a present reality' - GAA tackle urban drift
Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with thigh injury
Paddy McCarthy to make first Champions Cup start with Rieko Ioane in line for Leinster debut
'We're up for the challenge' - Denis Leamy and Munster still fascinated by Champions Cup
Salah does not have 'unlimited credit' at Liverpool, Van Dijk says
'I've always loved playing 15' - Versatile Sam Gilbert settling into life at Connacht
Angus Bell set to debut off bench in Ulster's Challenge Cup meeting with Racing
Joe Root ends wait for Test century in Australia to boost England’s Ashes hopes
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Tim Cocker: Champions Cup contenders, World Cup draw, and securing Pro D2 broadcast rights
Broadcaster and broadcast rightsholder Tim Cocker, co-host of The Eggchasers pod, joins Gav for a wide-ranging rugby chat.
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Charlie Smyth to start again for Saints after impressive NFL debut
Shortt progresses hours after glittering gold, as Walshe and McCartney win heats in Lublin
Rory McIlroy seven off the lead after opening day at Crown Australian Open
O'Neill had 'time of his life' as Celtic interim reign ends
Alan Mahon’s exit was a shock - how will Carla Ward replace him in Ireland setup?
Ireland's plans for 2027 World Cup already taking shape
Wednesday
3rd December 2025
Arsenal's victory comes at a cost again
Leeds stun Chelsea to end losing run and move out of relegation zone
Below-par Liverpool rescue point against Sunderland
Chemsdine Talbi had given the visitors the lead at Anfield.
Martin O’Neill departs as Celtic boss with win over Dundee
Aston Villa win 7-goal thriller to go third
Merino the unlikely goal king as Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Mbappe double powers Real Madrid to win at Athletic Bilbao
Ireland's John Shortt wins gold medal at European Short Course Championships
The Galway teenager’s time was a new World Junior record.