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Nations League

'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel

David Courell says it’s within best interests of Irish football to host Israelis and insists people can “have their voices heard” in protest.

6 hrs ago

5

Business end

Vinicius Junior nets winner after first leg marred by alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid star

2 hrs ago

Support

FAI insist director of football 'acted in good faith' as Fifa review transfer agreements

3 hrs ago

Boxing

Katie Taylor fighting at Croke Park remains as improbable as ever, but it's not impossible

6 hrs ago

4

choice

Henderson decides against Champion Hurdle bid for Constitution Hill

9 hrs ago

2

Today's news

Yesterday

25th February 2026

Drama

Stunning three-goal Juventus rally not enough in 7-5 aggregate defeat to Galatasaray

Updated 1 hr ago

15

Business end

Vinicius Junior nets winner after first leg marred by alleged racial abuse of Real Madrid star

2 hrs ago

Support

FAI insist director of football 'acted in good faith' as Fifa review transfer agreements

3 hrs ago

Boxing

Katie Taylor fighting at Croke Park remains as improbable as ever, but it's not impossible

Rarely has an Irish sporting saga provided so few developments, but Taylor has nothing to lose in continuing to push for her dream.

6 hrs ago

4

Nations League

'They have not threatened anything' - FAI CEO insists no Uefa pressure to play Israel

6 hrs ago

5

Darts

Beau Greaves becomes first woman to hit nine-dart finish on PDC ProTour

6 hrs ago

14

Blow

Alex Mitchell to miss rest of England’s Six Nations campaign through injury

7 hrs ago

10

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Reflections on Six Nations so far: best player, try, moment and more

Ready to go

Ireland will play Israel at Aviva Stadium in October, FAI confirm

There had been previous security concerns about the fixture.

9 hrs ago

22

choice

Henderson decides against Champion Hurdle bid for Constitution Hill

9 hrs ago

2

Nice Kit

St Patrick's Athletic collaborate with Wolfe Tones to release new jersey

10 hrs ago

10

End of an era

Katie Taylor to retire after summer fight in Dublin

11 hrs ago

7

AIL

Carlos Spencer departs Terenure RFC for personal reasons

12 hrs ago

11

PodcastThe 42FM

The stark hypocrisy of Ireland’s stance on politics in sport

Injury

Taine Plumtree ruled out of Wales’ Six Nations clash with Ireland

13 hrs ago

Reaction

'That’s my first start, the Champions League isn’t a bad way to do it'

16 hrs ago

1

Kobe McDonald

'Enjoy him while we have him' - Higgins on Mayo's AFL-bound rising star

18 hrs ago

Tuesday

24th February 2026

Breakthrough

Galway's Alex Murphy makes Champions League debut in Newcastle win

24 Feb

5

Celebrity Owner

Snoop Dogg welcomed in style on first visit to Swansea

24 Feb

2

Wrap

Norway's Bodo/Glimt sink Inter Milan to continue Champions League fairytale

24 Feb

4

COYBIG

Finn Azaz hits opener for Southampton and John Egan bags crucial goal for Hull

24 Feb

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers board meeting heard details of transfer agreement in February 2025

A Fifa review is ongoing following League of Ireland champions’ self-reporting last year.

David Sneyd

24 Feb

Next Job

Farrell's Ireland return to camp tomorrow with Triple Crown the target

They now turn their focus towards Wales, who visit Dublin on Friday week.

24 Feb

28

Teamsheet

Connacht not under pressure from Andy Farrell to play Aki this weekend — Muldoon

24 Feb

11

In form

'He's always had it in him' - McCloskey praised by Ulster coach Murphy

24 Feb

18

decision

Constitution Hill '50-50' to run in Champion Hurdle

24 Feb

1

plans afoot

Ireland hoping to host NFL matches in 2027 and 2028

24 Feb

3

promise

Mexico leader offers 'full guarantees' for safety of World Cup games in Guadalajara

24 Feb

3

Terrace Talk

Standing room only: In the north curve as Celtic's season threatens to unravel

The sudden panic around Celtic is jeopardising the recovery under Martin O’Neill.

Declan Bogue

24 Feb

1

big apple small ball

All-Ireland camogie champions Galway stranded in New York snowstorm

24 Feb

3

GAA

Dublin GAA gets green light for state-of-the-art training facility and 500-seat arena at Spawell

24 Feb

15

Cricket

Ireland to face hosts England and holders New Zealand at Women's T20 World Cup

24 Feb

1

AnalysisMan I Need

How the 'Frigo Irlandais' has made himself indispensable

33-year-old Stuart McCloskey has been in superb form for Ireland.

Murray Kinsella

24 Feb

12

Crocked

Italy blow as Capuozzo ruled out of Six Nations

24 Feb

1

Flare Up

Sports minister says 'ball is in FAI's court' ahead of meeting on 'hooliganism' at games

24 Feb

9

On Tour

Venues confirmed for Ireland's Nations Championship fixtures in July

24 Feb

14

Super Sub

Carrick hails 'ruthless' Man Utd match-winner Sesko

24 Feb

7

back on track

'The belief is always there. It's an honour and privilege to play for Ireland' - Ringrose

24 Feb

6

AnalysisNFL Division 2

Can this Cork promotion push prove the real deal?

24 Feb

7

Impressive

'Tommy was outstanding' - Cullen praises Leinster star's Ireland impact

24 Feb

20

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