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Changes

Exciting Edogbo, Byrne is back, and injuries open Ireland's door

Andy Farrell has made a few selection decisions, while injuries have forced his hand elsewhere.

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FreeReport

Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille

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ducking and weaving

Minister for Sport insists government won't intervene in Katie Taylor's Croke Park dream

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FreeProlific

Parrott scores 20th of the season, Ireland international registers goal and assist in Championship

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Hugo Keenan

'I've done it once or twice in the past, coming straight in for a big game, and it is a challenge'

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Today's news

FreeTransfer

Bohemians sign midfielder Sadou Diallo from Derry City

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Freevenues

Eight stadiums to host 2027 Rugby World Cup matches in Australia – but no games at MCG

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FreeKNOCKOUTS

Leinster get Easter Sunday slot as Champions/Challenge Cup round of 16 fixtures confirmed

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FreeTennis

Djokovic, Swiatek roll into Melbourne third round, Keys defence alive

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FreeMoney Money Money

Real Madrid top football rich list as Liverpool surge and United drop

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different times

'We’ve never had 12,500 people here... It's a little bit surreal'

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Champions Cup drama: Leinster learn their fate on Road to Bilbao as Munster crash out

Rolling On

Leinster tee themselves up for another shot at the Champions Cup

13

Reality Check

Longstanding concerns snowball into a Champions Cup disaster for Munster

22

Podcast

Munster crash out, Leinster still battling, and can Ulster win the Challenge Cup?

72m

Upset

'It's unacceptable' - O'Gara's La Rochelle suffer shock Champions Cup exit

52

Changes

Exciting Edogbo, Byrne is back, and injuries open Ireland's door

Andy Farrell has made a few selection decisions, while injuries have forced his hand elsewhere.

Murray Kinsella

3 hrs ago

1

Hugo Keenan

'I've done it once or twice in the past, coming straight in for a big game, and it is a challenge'

3 hrs ago

3

FreeOrchard Delight

'The focus is solely just playing here' - No 2026 AFLW return for Aimee Mackin

3 hrs ago

FreeCalm

Iain Henderson plays down resurgent Ulster's targets - 'We haven't once spoken about trying to win silverware'

3 hrs ago

10

Yesterday

21st January 2026

FreeReport

Mo Salah returns as Liverpool beat Marseille

The Reds moved fourth in the table after overcoming Roberto De Zerbi’s men.

11 hrs ago

25

FreeWrap

Newcastle's PSV victory comes at a cost

11 hrs ago

2

FreeProlific

Parrott scores 20th of the season, Ireland international registers goal and assist in Championship

11 hrs ago

4

FreeWrap

Caicedo strikes late for Chelsea as Kane fires Bayern into Champions League last 16

11 hrs ago

5

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All-Ireland glory for Ballygunner and Dingle

Podcast

REACTION: Dingle and Ballygunner land All-Ireland titles

20m

Analysis

The club hurling championship is a big beast that only the resourced can challenge for

1

The Wizard of Oz

Mark O'Connor: 'The Dingle boys will be under the coffin someday. It just means the world'

1

Talking Points

Tom O'Sullivan the star of the show, Dingle's dramatic winner, St Brigid's agony

Opportunity

Sheehan: 'Powerful athlete' Boyle can step up at loosehead for Ireland

14 hrs ago

8

Money Back

Man City players to give ticket refund to fans who attended shock Bodo/Glimt defeat

15 hrs ago

6

Selection

Ulster see form rewarded with strong showing in Ireland squad

15 hrs ago

17

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland squad reaction and peering ahead to Paris

ducking and weaving

Minister for Sport insists government won't intervene in Katie Taylor's Croke Park dream

16 hrs ago

33

keep an eye on

8 rising Gaelic footballers to watch in the 2026 season

There will be plenty of opportunities for young players to impress this year.

16 hrs ago

uncapped

Edogbo and Doak included in Ireland's Six Nations squad

Andy Farrell has handed recalls to a number of players who haven’t featured recently.

Murray Kinsella

18 hrs ago

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Nearly there

Hugo Keenan hoping to return from injury in 'next couple of weeks'

18 hrs ago

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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I

The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football

4

Part II

The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership

2

Part III

Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance

1

On the Move

Republic of Ireland's Obafemi joins Blackpool on loan from Burnley

Updated 18 hrs ago

6

The Picks

Penaud, Fickou, and Alldritt left out of France squad ahead of Six Nations opener with Ireland

19 hrs ago

13

European Rugby

Doris the only Irish player to make the cut for EPCR Player of the Year award

20 hrs ago

3

Blow

Injured Capuozzo misses out on Italy's Six Nations squad

20 hrs ago

2

veteran

Connacht confirm signing of loosehead Francois van Wyk from Bath

21 hrs ago

11

Extension

John Hodnett signs new Munster deal until 2028

22 hrs ago

9

Future Star

Mayo teen Eoghan Jennings wins first Junior Australian Open qualifier

23 hrs ago

1

Tennis

Alcaraz, Sabalenka, and 'near perfect' Gauff surge into Australian Open third round

21 Jan

Save the Date

Lions announce fixtures for 2027 women's tour, including three-Test series against New Zealand

21 Jan

reset

Man City must 'change the dynamic' after humiliating Champions League defeat

21 Jan

4

GIVING BACK

'You don't have too many worries when you see what some kids do on a day-to-day basis'

21 Jan

1

Next Level

Inside Connacht's impressive new 'game changer' of a stadium

The completed Clan Stand at Dexcom Stadium will be unveiled on Saturday against Leinster.

Murray Kinsella

21 Jan

22

foundations

Ulster looking to extend Mark Sexton's contract as feelgood factor sweeps through province

21 Jan

6

new dawn

What do leading ladies football stars think of the new rules?

21 Jan

return of the mack

'It'll be a struggle' - Hansen unlikely to play again this season

21 Jan

10

Tuesday

20th January 2026

the championship

Mixed fortunes for Irish stars with relegation and play-offs on agenda in Championship

20 Jan

1

Wrap

Mbappe keeps Real Madrid show on the road as Sporting shock PSG

20 Jan

1

big win

Spurs make light work of Dortmund to provide relief for Thomas Frank

20 Jan

1

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