Uncapped Harvey Vale included in Hallgrímsson's Ireland squad for World Cup play-offs
Alan Browne and Robbie Brady have been drafted back into the fold, with no places for Festy Ebosele or David McGoldrick.
Sunday 22 March, the best Gaelic football day of the year
Liverpool to face PSG: Champions League quarter-final line-up confirmed
As dust settles on Six Nations, exciting times ahead for Irish provinces
Super Saturday, sensory overload at ringside, and memories of a dad who would have loved it all
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Heimir Hallgrímsson to remain in charge of Ireland through to Euro 2028
Hallgrímsson also expects John O’Shea to continue as his assistant manager into the next campaign.
Who is Ireland's newest call-up Harvey Vale?
Uncapped Harvey Vale included in Hallgrímsson's Ireland squad for World Cup play-offs
Alan Browne and Robbie Brady have been drafted back into the fold, with no places for Festy Ebosele or David McGoldrick.
Munster Rugby name squad for URC South African tour
Messi scores 900th career goal but Miami crash out of Concacaf Champions Cup
Ulster confirm that Rob Baloucoune faces surgery and three months out
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Countdown to Prague How are Ireland shaping up for their World Cup play-off against Czechia?

Part I
Case for the defence: Ireland's foundations close to being set for World Cup play-off
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Part II
Midfield focus: A void to fill with Ireland's options limited for World Cup play-off
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Part III
Agony and ecstasy in attack: Ferguson out with Parrott to lead Ireland's World Cup hopes
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Liverpool to face PSG: Champions League quarter-final line-up confirmed
'Hopefully it's a springboard': Ulster hoping to ride Six Nations momentum into URC title race
Meet the Irish team set for the World Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland
Kate O’Connor and Mark English among 11 athletes competing this weekend.
The 2023 All-Star driving Roscommon's charge from relegation favourites to Division 1 final bid
Slot finds a reaction and a tactical tweak to step back from the brink at Liverpool
This Liverpool performance could have come from any previous season rather than keeping lineage with this risible campaign.
Yesterday
18th March 2026
Billionaire Dyson buys 50% stake in English Prem rugby side Bath
Simons scores twice in Tottenham's win, Kane reaches 50-goal tally in Champions League
Liverpool thrash Galatasaray to progress to last eight
Mohamed Salah missed a penalty before netting his 50th Champions League goal.
Finn Azaz goal moves Southampton into Championship play-off places
Sunday 22 March, the best Gaelic football day of the year
Opening round wins for Mayo and Galway in Connacht U20 football action
As dust settles on Six Nations, exciting times ahead for Irish provinces
Newcastle blown away by Barcelona’s stunning second-half salvo
Marist see off Sligo Grammar to defend Connacht schools' crown
Super Saturday, sensory overload at ringside, and memories of a dad who would have loved it all
During the enthralling chaos of a rugby-and-boxing doubleheader in Dublin, the mind began to wander back 17 years.
Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros eliminated from Europa League after second-leg collapse
The big selection calls as Hallgrimsson names his Ireland squad for Czechia play-off
What to watch out for in tomorrow’s Ireland squad.
Drogheda United chairperson Joanna Byrne no intention of resigning after demand from club owners
McIlroy primed for Masters return... with his mother's recipe for Champions Dinner
PBC run in nine tries as they cruise to Munster schools senior success over St Munchin's
FAI announce Ireland's first-ever international match with Grenada
'Nothing further from the truth' - Anthony Cunningham dismisses health rumours
Nine uncapped players named in Ireland squad for Women's Six Nations
Return of four Ireland internationals boosts Ulster for Connacht clash
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Kicking tees, a lineout rant, and Ireland's improvements
52m
BHA stewards find no evidence of racist abuse by Nico de Boinville at Cheltenham
Mark Allen negotiates handy opener in snooker World Open
Scott Bemand signs contract extension to remain as Ireland head coach until 2029 World Cup
Senegal federation to appeal to CAS over ‘unacceptable’ AFCON title stripping
Clare GAA pay tribute to young coach Jack Boddy following his death
'Incomplete' Manchester City not what they once were, says Guardiola
Venezuela stun USA to win politically charged World Baseball crown
'We just have to do whatever we possibly can to win' - Ryan Manning ready for moment of a lifetime
Republic of Ireland international tells The 42 about Seamus Coleman’s influence, Troy Parrott’s class, and aiming to turn 30 at the World Cup this summer.
Tuesday
17th March 2026
Senegal stripped of AFCON title with Morocco declared champions