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Uefa Nations League

Uefa delegate absent from press conference as Israeli accusations force chaotic scenes Analysis For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget Austria draw a reminder of the mild inconveniences Ireland manager must relish

Club GAA Reads

Mayo SFC From there to here: Belmullet taking their place among the elite as emigration slows Cork SHC: Kanturk reaching new heights for Duhallow hurling as they target history

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Yesterday

3rd October 2026

Reaction

Munster boss Clayton McMillan praises 'phenomenal' Charlie O'Shea

1 hr ago

uefa nations league

Long day of rancour and accusation adds layer of distaste to justifying Ireland-Israel games

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson reflects on trying to do the right thing when it feels like others have relished in doing anything but.

David Sneyd

reports from Backa Topola, Serbia

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Nations League

Scotland see off North Macedonia to give boss Sebastien Pocognoli his first win

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Nations League

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czechia

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AIL round-up

Old Belvedere rack up score for second week running to remain top of 1A

2 hrs ago

SUAF

Young out-half Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster power to bonus-point win against Bulls

The 20-year-old scored two tries as Clayton McMillan’s side picked up their first win of the season.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

2 hrs ago

Nations League

Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity

2 hrs ago

Work in progress

Frustrated Cullen says Leinster will take 'lots of positives' from South African trip

3 hrs ago

Growth

Bemand hails debutants as Ireland continue to build depth in impressive win over Japan

3 hrs ago

Kerry First Round

All-Ireland champs Dingle knocked out by Spa, Clifford two-pointer rescues East Kerry

3 hrs ago

URC

Ulster take three points from seesaw thriller away to Glasgow

4 hrs ago

GAA Senior Club

Castlebar Mitchels reach Mayo decider, Castleknock book place in Dublin final

4 hrs ago

URC

Leinster snatch late bonus point in Durban loss to Sharks

Leo Cullen’s side depart South Africa with three points on the table after two narrow losses.

4 hrs ago

Nations League

Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia

4 hrs ago

threemendous

Athlone share spoils with Galway as they celebrate their third successive title

4 hrs ago

Golf

Galway's Liam Nolan earns maiden professional win in Abu Dhabi

6 hrs ago

Take a Bow

Ireland's Mona McSharry secures bronze medal at World Cup

7 hrs ago

reins

'His growth is incredible to see' - Lancaster hails Frawley's immediate impact at Connacht

7 hrs ago

WXV

Seven-try Ireland stretch their superiority over Japan

7 hrs ago

joining the tribe

'I did wrestle with it a lot' - New Galway boss Éamonn Fitzmaurice on prospect of facing Kerry

8 hrs ago

Boost

Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP

11 hrs ago

uefa nations league

Uefa delegate absent from press conference as Israeli accusations force chaotic scenes

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson retains composure as he also explains Dara O’Shea may not be available after returning for birth of child.

David Sneyd

reports from TSC Arena, Backa Topola

11 hrs ago

new contenders

Kanturk reaching new heights for Duhallow hurling as they target Cork SHC history

16 hrs ago

hot shots

Exciting young talent and Leinster's 4/4 bench add intrigue to Sharks clash

17 hrs ago

AnalysisPreview

Munster could do with a stress-free evening after another turbulent week off the pitch

17 hrs ago

Must Readway out west

From there to here: Belmullet taking their place among the elite as emigration slows

Without a senior football championship in their 90-year history, Belmullet have never had it so good.

Declan Bogue

18 hrs ago

Last week

27th September 2026 - 3rd October 2026

Table Toppers

Northern Ireland cruise to stunning win over Ukraine

2 Oct

spicy

Bohs take points and immediately ban media in protest against fixture making

2 Oct

Deadlock

France held by Italy in Zidane's homecoming after Olise stunner

2 Oct

Away Days

Frawley marks Connacht debut with two tries to seal road win for Connacht

Great start for Stuart Lancaster’s men.

2 Oct

uefa nations league

Austria draw a reminder of the mild inconveniences Ireland manager must relish

Heimir Hallgrímsson won’t have much time to reflect on events in Dublin as Israel brings a renewed focus.

David Sneyd

reports from Backa Topola, Serbia

2 Oct

Grassroots Glory

All-Ireland contenders meet, Ulster crackers, resurgent giants - the weekend's key GAA club games

2 Oct

Going For Gold

Mona McSharry lands Gold Medal in World Cup series in Baku

2 Oct

Boxing

Belfast boxer Ray Close dies, aged 57

2 Oct

Questions and Answers

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2 Oct

problems

Man City whistleblower facing 'dire consequences'

2 Oct

33m

NFL

Browns snuff out Rodgers fightback to beat Steelers 27-24

2 Oct

AnalysisComment

For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget

A glorious goal from the Dubliner was the highlight of Ireland’s clash with Austria on Thursday night.

Paul Fennessy

2 Oct

SeriesTV Listings

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

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