The 42

League of Ireland

Night of glorious possibility ends in brutal realisation as St Pat's blow huge title chance Upset Galway stun Shamrock Rovers on dramatic night Boost Bohemians keep title hopes alive with defeat of Waterford First Division Kerry FC make history, Longford join them in playoffs

South African rugby player found dead ahead of Champions Cup match

RIP Lions confirm death of lock Hyron Andrews, 31, ahead of La Rochelle game

Latest

Yesterday

16th October 2026

Rugby

Holders Bordeaux draw as Champions Cup opens on mournful note

1 hr ago

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Wrap

Kerry FC make history, Longford join them in playoffs

1 hr ago

LOI

Drogheda United down Derry City to leapfrog Waterford into eighth

2 hrs ago

1

Boost

Bohemians keep title hopes alive with defeat of Waterford

2 hrs ago

4

Leaders

Shamrock Rovers stunned in Galway on dramatic night in title race

2 hrs ago

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Dan the Man

Night of glorious possibility ends in brutal realisation as St Pat's blow huge title chance

Daniel Kelly scores late winner for Shelbourne in 2-1 victory after hosts miss first-half penalty and drop to third place.

David Sneyd

reports from Richmond Park

2 hrs ago

2

Top The Poles

Fixture details confirmed for away leg of Ireland's World Cup play-off final

2 hrs ago

GAA

Wicklow and Laois stars win Tailteann Cup and Joe McDonagh Player of the Year awards

3 hrs ago

Track Cycling

Lara Gillespie finishes fifth in omnium at world championships

6 hrs ago

Test

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How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

7 hrs ago

3

35m

statement

Munster explain playing in Cork instead of Thomond Park on anniversary of Anthony Foley's death

8 hrs ago

18

RIP

South African rugby player Hyron Andrews found dead in France ahead of Champions Cup match

The loss of the 31-year-old ‘will be felt profoundly by his teammates, coaches, supporters’, the club have said.

Updated 9 hrs ago

Teamsheet

McCann to lead Ulster for Challenge Cup opener as Hawkshaw handed debut

10 hrs ago

5

Connacht

Mack Hansen rested for Connacht squad to face Saracens

12 hrs ago

26

Team news

20-year-old O'Shea starts at 10 for Munster against Racing

12 hrs ago

12

Team news

Carbery set for comeback off the bench as Leinster name experienced side to face Clermont

12 hrs ago

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brewing up a storm

Milwaukee Brewers sweep star-studded Dodgers to book first World Series place in 44 years

13 hrs ago

2

SeriesTV Listings

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

Plenty for fans to enjoy over the next few days.

13 hrs ago

1

Gaelic Football

Wicklow and Down dominate Tailteann Cup Team of the Year selection

15 hrs ago

Europa League

Martin O’Neill staying positive about Celtic’s chances of European progression

15 hrs ago

NFL

Broncos top Super Bowl champion Seahawks in overtime

16 hrs ago

1

ColumnTHE BEAT

League of Ireland's fear and loathing hits a peak just as season reaches climax

Managers of the top three clubs all find their voice as accusations fly and tempers flare at crucial period.

David Sneyd

17 hrs ago

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fast start

Munster determined to muscle back into Champions Cup knock-outs

17 hrs ago

12

Dates For Diary

Here's this weekend's key GAA club fixtures and TV coverage

18 hrs ago

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first hurdle

'We don’t have a grand vision' - Leinster embrace step-by-step approach to new season

18 hrs ago

Thursday

15th October 2026

Europa League

Jhon Duran scores twice as Benfica prove too hot to handle for Celtic

15 Oct

Wrap

Lyon down Palace in Europa League, Sunderland leave it late

Updated 15 Oct

UBB

Bordeaux-Bègles players stuck at UK airport after travel hitch

15 Oct

14

Exit

Peamount part ways with manager Alban Hysa

15 Oct

Parting ways

Rahm reaches separation deal with LIV in bankruptcy court

15 Oct

5

Analysistalking point

Why the Bohemians media blackout was a terrible idea

15 Oct

1

Golf

Rory McIlroy four shots off the pace after weather-affected first day in India

Updated 15 Oct

Manchester United

Manchester United’s Lisandro Martínez apologises for post-match outburst

Updated 15 Oct

1

Under Pressure

'No satisfactory answers' from Infantino at Fifa meeting over World Cup plan

15 Oct

1

recognition

Mayo legend Cora Staunton to be inducted into LGFA Hall of Fame

15 Oct

2

Angry

'They’re treated as an afterthought and with a lack of empathy, a lack of respect'

15 Oct

Swimming

Mona McSharry completes hat-trick of gold medals at Aquatics World Cup series

15 Oct

1

'ed over heels

Munster 'grateful' as Edwin Edogbo extends deal until at least 2029

15 Oct

9

Incoming

Paudie Clifford expects to have new club boss 'in place for next Tuesday'

15 Oct

2

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