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.
England thrash Wales in opener as Henry Arundell runs riot
Comerford seals Olympian status with journey from Kilternan to one of the toughest slopes in the world
Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy
Ireland international makes debut as Preston prevail
Today's news
Debutant's 97th-minute goal helps Celtic avoid shock cup exit
Man United loanee Hojlund the hero as Napoli snatch late win
Strong finish sees Wexford overcome Carlow
Keith Andrews' Brentford win 5-goal thriller to continue remarkable season
England thrash Wales in opener as Henry Arundell runs riot
Gregor Townsend dismisses talk of stepping down after Scotland’s defeat to Italy
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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'
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Main Men
League of Ireland top goalscorer: Five players who could top the charts this season
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Transfer Market
Who could be in line for the next big money move from the League of Ireland?
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Waterford shock Dublin and maintain flawless league record
Gyokeres double helps Arsenal edge closer to Premier League title
Ireland international makes debut as Preston prevail
Italy beat Scotland in rain-soaked Rome
Former Liverpool star Oxlade-Chamberlain joins Celtic
Tralee CBS, St Kieran's and Coláiste Mhuire Mullingar claim schools senior titles
Manchester United and Michael Carrick win again as Tottenham are seen off
Haiti Couleurs states Gold Cup case with Denman victory
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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
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Focus
With the boot, or with ball in hand – Antoine Dupont remains an inevitable force
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Reaction
'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris
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Podcast
SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
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Shamrock Rovers secure former player Naj Razi on multi-year term
Comerford seals Olympian status with journey from Kilternan to one of the toughest slopes in the world
Lindsey Vonn completes second downhill training session
Down footballers become first county squad of 2026 on a foreign training camp
Cork v Tipp preview: Revenge, record crowds and potential red cards
Six Nations schedule leaves Ireland facing interesting selection calls for Italy
Hisatsune and Matsuyama set pace at Phoenix Open as Scheffler makes cut
'I'm coming back to win the Liam MacCarthy Cup, I'm not coming back to hit 21 points'
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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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Grim nights for Irish rugby but Farrell has to rally his men after Paris
‘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.
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.
'Impossible to put into words how devastating this is' - The Irish athlete who feels wronged by her Olympics exclusion
Yesterday
6th February 2026
Leeds boost survival bid with victory over relegation rivals Forest
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.
Walsall loanee scores two days after signing as Drogheda edge Galway
Waterford and Shelbourne share the spoils on League of Ireland opening night
In pics: Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony
Tough night for Ireland XV as England 'A' run riot at Thomond Park
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.
Ronaldo absent from Al Nassr squad for second successive game amid dispute
New date set for postponed Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk League of Ireland opener
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'The wee glint of hope that you might play again just keeps drawing you back in'
Michael Conlan to continue 'last run towards a world title' with Belfast fight next month
Szmodics' Ipswich departure 'in the best interests of group dynamic', says manager McKenna
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France-Ireland review
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Paris to assess a sobering night for Ireland at the Stade de France.
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