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good form

Manchester United and Michael Carrick win again as Tottenham are seen off

Another win for interim manager keeps him in the discussion for permanent role.

5 hrs ago

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England thrash Wales in opener as Henry Arundell runs riot

1 hr ago

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Winter Olympics

Comerford seals Olympian status with journey from Kilternan to one of the toughest slopes in the world

6 hrs ago

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Under Pressure

Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy

2 hrs ago

2

COYBIG

Ireland international makes debut as Preston prevail

3 hrs ago

Today's news

Relief

Debutant's 97th-minute goal helps Celtic avoid shock cup exit

3 mins ago

rescue act

Man United loanee Hojlund the hero as Napoli snatch late win

10 mins ago

In form

Strong finish sees Wexford overcome Carlow

1 hr ago

Take a Bow

Keith Andrews' Brentford win 5-goal thriller to continue remarkable season

1 hr ago

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England thrash Wales in opener as Henry Arundell runs riot

1 hr ago

14

Under Pressure

Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy

2 hrs ago

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Get set for the new League of Ireland season with our 2026 preview coverage

The Beat

Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward

Strand Pitch

'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'

4

Main Men

League of Ireland top goalscorer: Five players who could top the charts this season

1

Transfer Market

Who could be in line for the next big money move from the League of Ireland?

1

Ladies Football

Waterford shock Dublin and maintain flawless league record

2 hrs ago

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Wrap

Gyokeres double helps Arsenal edge closer to Premier League title

2 hrs ago

12

COYBIG

Ireland international makes debut as Preston prevail

3 hrs ago

Italy beat Scotland in rain-soaked Rome

4 hrs ago

29

Pastures new

Former Liverpool star Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Celtic

4 hrs ago

3

Rising Stars

Tralee CBS, St Kieran's and Coláiste Mhuire Mullingar claim schools senior titles

4 hrs ago

good form

Manchester United and Michael Carrick win again as Tottenham are seen off

5 hrs ago

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Boost

Haiti Couleurs states Gold Cup case with Denman victory

5 hrs ago

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Ireland left reeling in 36-14 defeat to fabulous France in Paris

Match Report

France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris

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Comment

Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days

10

Focus

With the boot, or with ball in hand – Antoine Dupont remains an inevitable force

7

Reaction

'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris

15

Podcast

SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland

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Rovers return

Shamrock Rovers secure former player Naj Razi on multi-year term

5 hrs ago

1

Winter Olympics

Comerford seals Olympian status with journey from Kilternan to one of the toughest slopes in the world

6 hrs ago

1

ALL DOWNHILL

Lindsey Vonn completes second downhill training session

8 hrs ago

Algarve

Down footballers become first county squad of 2026 on a foreign training camp

9 hrs ago

5

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

Cork v Tipp preview: Revenge, record crowds and potential red cards

decisions decisions

Six Nations schedule leaves Ireland facing interesting selection calls for Italy

12 hrs ago

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Golf

Hisatsune and Matsuyama set pace at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut

13 hrs ago

Ambition

'I'm coming back to win the Liam MacCarthy Cup, I'm not coming back to hit 21 points'

13 hrs ago

5

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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

4

Part II

The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership

2

Part III

Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance

1

What's Next?

Grim nights for Irish rugby but Farrell has to rally his men after Paris

13 hrs ago

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Ollie Horgan

‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’

Some of those who knew him best reflect on the former Finn Harps coach’s legacy as the first LOI season since his passing gets underway.

Paul Fennessy

13 hrs ago

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we meet again

The 'hiding to nothing' game – how do teams approach All-Ireland final rematches?

Cork and Tipperary meet tonight, over six months on from that Croke Park showdown.

14 hrs ago

3

Winter Olympics

'Impossible to put into words how devastating this is' - The Irish athlete who feels wronged by her Olympics exclusion

14 hrs ago

1

Yesterday

6th February 2026

six pointer

Leeds boost survival bid with victory over relegation rivals Forest

22 hrs ago

9

LOI

Late, late show: Welsh debutant bags 91st-minute winner to complete Derry City turnaround

Candystripes welcome home James McClean with three points against Sligo Rovers.

22 hrs ago

8

last gasp

Walsall loanee scores two days after signing as Drogheda edge Galway

22 hrs ago

4

All Square

Waterford and Shelbourne share the spoils on League of Ireland opening night

22 hrs ago

Ready to go

In pics: Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony

22 hrs ago

Rugby

Tough night for Ireland XV as England 'A' run riot at Thomond Park

23 hrs ago

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Match Report

UL beat Queen's in extra-time thriller to set up Croke Park Sigerson Cup final against UCC

1-8 for Cian McHale as Limerick college progress to repeat of 2023 decider.

6 Feb

omission

Ronaldo absent from Al Nassr squad for second successive game amid dispute

6 Feb

11

Called Off

New date set for postponed Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk League of Ireland opener

Updated 6 Feb

6

Test Yourself

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

6 Feb

4

Back in green

'The wee glint of hope that you might play again just keeps drawing you back in'

6 Feb

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Homecoming

Michael Conlan to continue 'last run towards a world title' with Belfast fight next month

6 Feb

Not holding back

Szmodics' Ipswich departure 'in the best interests of group dynamic', says manager McKenna

6 Feb

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