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With greater half-back depth and tunnel vision towards the URC, Ulster can complete breakout season
Richie Murphy’s side simply must reach the URC top eight and book a Champions Cup return, but they’re potentially good enough to aim higher.
Soccer
Spectre of Israel follows Ireland ahead of Nations League opener in Kosovo
Taoiseach Micheál Martin says Israeli FA should withdraw its personal attack on manager Heimir Hallgrímsson as games continued to be overshadowed.
Say hello wave goodbye
Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley the leading candidate to take over at Hibernian
Women's FAI CUp final
'It's a weird one': Holders Athlone and returning Shelbourne set for earlier FAI Cup final
From The JournalPolitical Football
Taoiseach says Israeli FA's attack on Hallgrímsson is 'unacceptable' and should be withdrawn
The football association accused the Ireland manager of “stupidity, ignorance and hypocrisy” after comments he made about the team “playing against genocide”.
Gaelic Football
11 for Mayo and 7 for Kerry as All-Star football nominations are announced
12 counties in total represented across 45 nominations.
uefa nations league
This international window feels insignificant in football terms, but its legacy will live on
FAI say they are at odds with Uefa over game taking place, but their actions tell a different story.
Yesterday
21st September 2026
AnalysisThe West's awake
Connacht look ready to become a more consistent force in Lancaster's second season
The western province boast an exciting crop of young players and have added quality new signings.
Columnempire building
The NFL say a European team is 'likely', but is it a good idea?
Would fans choose to support a team that has moved to their city, over the team they already follow?
Integration
'Equality is always impractical until it is inevitable': Mayo LGFA call for integration action
