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9th February 2026

Basketball

CJ Fulton back in Ireland fold for upcoming EuroBasket pre-qualifiers

9 Feb

1

Last week

1st February 2026 - 7th February 2026

marks out of 10

Ireland player ratings after a miserable night in Paris

5 Feb

27

Opportunity

Max Deegan captains Ireland XV as Cullie Tucker names side to face England A

4 Feb

27

dream team

A combined Six Nations 'Best XV' before championship kick-off

4 Feb

6

Last month

January 2026

Blow

Hugo Keenan ruled out of Ireland's Six Nations opener against France with fresh injury

28 Jan

39

demand

Over 4,000 fans have already applied for tickets for Ireland's World Cup play-off in Prague

28 Jan

3

Move

Ferizaj joins League Two club Crawley Town, Bohs sign Cavan defender on loan from Torino

Updated 27 Jan

1

As it happened

Connacht 23-34 Leinster, URC

24 Jan

46

Disruption

Waterford-Longford men's league curtain-raiser postponed; venue switches for several LGFA games

24 Jan

fresh faces

Two debutants for Ger Brennan's Dublin, while Evan Comerford returns in goal

23 Jan

4

Hugo Keenan

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

22 Jan

4

Nearly there

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

21 Jan

5

veteran

Connacht confirm signing of loosehead Francois van Wyk from Bath

21 Jan

11

Callum Walsh

'It's just a fight, y'know? Tell me when and where and I'll show up like I've always done'

18 Jan

As it happened

Munster 29-31 Castres, Champions Cup

The hosts are out of the Champions Cup.

17 Jan

43

quizzical endurance

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

16 Jan

5

Challenge Cup

Ulster go full-strength for home clash with weakened pool leaders Stade Francais

16 Jan

15

Champions Cup

Harry Byrne gets the nod as Leinster make eight changes to face Bayonne

16 Jan

45

LOI

Bohemians confirm loan signing of goalkeeper Walters from MLS side FC Cincinnati

15 Jan

Succession

The obvious candidate and dark horses to replace Razor Robertson as All Blacks head coach

Gavan Casey

15 Jan

7

All Blacks

Savea's threat to leave might ultimately be empty, but it represents a big problem for NZ Rugby

Gavan Casey

14 Jan

15

projections

The prospective paths forward for Leinster and Munster in the Champions Cup

12 Jan

25

As it happened

Leinster 25-24 La Rochelle, Champions Cup

10 Jan

109

Legend

Cork camogie great Laura Treacy calls time on inter-county career

10 Jan

1

Champions Cup

Future star Daunivucu a new character to watch in next chapter of Leinster-La Rochelle rivalry

10 Jan

1

irish boxing news

World champion Crocker ordered to face Paro, while 'Carty Party' resumes on Cacace undercard

9 Jan

Challenge Cup

Bradley McNamara earns first start as Ulster make 10 changes to face Cheetahs

9 Jan

5

Challenge Cup

Eight changes and three potential debutants in Connacht squad to face Montpellier

9 Jan

2

So We Meet Again

JJ Kenny to make Champions Cup debut as Leinster face strong La Rochelle

9 Jan

65

Explainer

What's taking Ulster to Amsterdam for a Challenge Cup game this weekend?

8 Jan

22

Hurling

TJ Reid confirmed as Kilkenny captain for 2026

8 Jan

12

Boxing

Caoimhín Agyarko to travel Stateside for world-title final eliminator in April

7 Jan

Scottish Premiership

Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after six defeats in first eight games in charge

The Frenchman’s reign at Parkhead lasted just 33 days.

5 Jan

24

As it happened

Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC

3 Jan

54

first bell

Several Irish boxers in world-title picture as we enter exciting-looking 2026

What next for champion Lewis Crocker? Has Paddy Donovan missed his window? And will 2026 become Aaron McKenna’s breakout year?

Gavan Casey

2 Jan

4

Last year

2025

going west

Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster

The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.

29 Dec 2025

36

Rising Son

Charlie Smyth's NFL ascent is one of the best Irish sports stories of 2025, or any year

The former Down goalkeeper has endeared himself to New Orleans players, coaches and supporters alike with a series of outstanding displays.

Gavan Casey

28 Dec 2025

1

As it happened

Munster v Leinster, URC

27 Dec 2025

80

glove and marriage

Katie Taylor closed the loop, tied the knot, and completed the game

Only a mega-money fight is likely to lure Taylor back into the ring in 2026 – just don’t let it be against Ronda Rousey.

Gavan Casey

26 Dec 2025

1

Boxing

Anthony Cacace set to get chance to become two-time world champion at 3Arena

25 Dec 2025

1

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