Late turnaround gives Man City victory in Enzo Maresca’s Premier League opener
Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol netted after Marcus Tavernier had given Bournemouth the lead on Sunday.
Brighton run riot in first half to leave 10-man Aston Villa shell-shocked
McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Brennan sprints to Vuelta stage two victory, Pogačar keeps red
Sarah Healy clocks season’s best at Silesia Diamond League
Today's news
'After the first workout, my whole body was trembling, and I was close to vomiting'
Dominik Szoboszlai rescues Liverpool with last-gasp penalty at Newcastle
The Hungarian scored with virtually the last kick of the game to deny Newcastle victory.
Brennan sprints to Vuelta stage two victory, Pogačar keeps red
Sarah Healy clocks season’s best at Silesia Diamond League
McLaren's Norris wins Dutch GP after Verstappen crash
Brighton run riot in first half to leave 10-man Aston Villa shell-shocked
the 42

Troy Story Ireland striker Parrott joins Spain's Real Betis in €20 million transfer

Done Deal
Troy Parrott completes move to Spanish side Real Betis for reported €20 million fee
17
Explainer
What can Troy Parrott expect at new club Real Betis?
Watch List
Watch: AZ release Troy Parrott documentary 'Icon in Ireland, Forged in Alkmaar'
2
Late turnaround gives Man City victory in Enzo Maresca’s Premier League opener
Man City agree €100 million deal for World Cup star
West Brom's victory comes at a cost for Jayson Molumby
Real Madrid earn dramatic late win on José Mourinho's return
'Returning from pregnancy was one thing, but an ACL is a whole different ball game'
Roscommon’s Jenny Higgins was among several 2026 All-Ireland finalists who returned to the inter-county stage after having a baby.
The former Lansdowne man chasing his Rugby World Cup dream in the USA
Mark O’Keeffe won an MLR title with Chicago Hounds this season and spent his summer on tour with the USA Eagles.
The Irishman who became a legend at Real Betis
Reaching 100 club championship games at 42, and keeping appearance records in the family
the 42

Boys in Green Ranking Ireland's 50 greatest players in the Premier League

Part I
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 50-41
50
Part II
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 40-31
19
Part III
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 30-21
4
Part IV
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 20-11
7
Part V
Ireland's greatest-ever Premier League players: 10-1
11
How the €2.5 billion transfer window has caught the Premier League by surprise
The 42 speaks to club insiders as tone for season’s unpredictability is set by huge deals.
'If this thing was about population, China would be playing India in the World Cup final'
Yesterday
22nd August 2026
Rory McIlroy keeps BMW Championship hopes alive with strong third round
Penalty shootout drama sees Athlone Town set up FAI Cup final clash with Shelbourne
Brentford blow Spurs away as Keith Andrews celebrates fine 3-0 win
Ryan Manning scores in a dramatic first win of the season for Southampton
Tadej Pogacar wins Vuelta a Espana opening stage with Grand Tour treble in sights
Kilkenny appoint Brian Hogan as U20 hurling manager
Clinical New Zealand shock wasteful South Africa in first Test
Munster make light work of Connacht to remain unbeaten heading into interpro final
Premier League wrap: Newly-promoted Ipswich sink Sunderland in 90th minute
'We have a lot to learn from it' - Michael Carrick reflects on humbling Hull defeat
Serena Williams and Carlos Alcaraz unite in US Open mixed doubles
Lando Norris overcomes blustery conditions to take pole at Dutch Grand Prix
Football, bloody Hull! Manchester United stunned on opening day of Premier League
Ireland defender John Egan starred in 2-0 win on his top-flight comeback at the age of 33.
George Russell boosts title hopes with victory in Dutch Grand Prix sprint
Ireland’s show jumping team secure Olympic qualification
Defending champions Ballina Stephenites knocked out of Mayo senior football championship
Lionel Messi fined by MLS for slapping opposition player
'I want to be the guy that's brought Irish heavyweight boxing from nowhere to world-championship level'
Croke Park beckons for Dublin’s Adam Olaniyan, one of the most exciting prospects in heavyweight boxing.
Mayo's 'decentralisation' drive may spark new frontier in quest for the missing 1%
'Chaos is paying off': An insider's guide to how Gaelic football coaching is being transformed
Colm Nally, one of the architects of the new and improved version of Gaelic football, has published a coaching guide.
Tensions rise as Springboks and All Blacks brace for explosive series opener
Darragh Corcoran: Henry Shefflin appointment 'massive for Kilkenny hurling'
Inside Troy Parrott's Real Betis deal: Caoimhín Kelleher reference, West Ham delay and Galatasaray interest
How a dramatic 48 hours changed the course of the Republic of Ireland international’s future with Champions League football now on horizon.
Last week
16th August 2026 - 22nd August 2026
Troy Parrott watches on as Real Betis win La Liga opener