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Yesterday
29th December 2025
by a nose
Lossiemouth holds on to deliver December Hurdle honours for Mullins at Leopardstown
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This week
28th December 2025 - 30th December 2025
Premier League
19-year-old's first goal sees Spurs deliver big win for Frank
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28 Dec
Premier League
Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland
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28 Dec
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Leopardstown
Affordale Fury brushes aside big names to secure Savills Chase title
Elsewhere, Teahupoo produced a dominant performance in the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.
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28 Dec
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Last week
21st December 2025 - 27th December 2025
Table Toppers
Arsenal return to Premier League summit after edgy victory over Brighton
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27 Dec
Off the Mark
Florian Wirtz nets first goal for Liverpool in nervy win over bottom side Wolves
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27 Dec
Premier League
Manchester City move top of the table with win at Nottingham Forest
27 Dec
Soccer
Dorgu delivers the winner as Man United climb up to fifth in Premier League
Man United held off Newcastle to register a first home win in two months.
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26 Dec
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Racing
The Jukebox Man wins the King George chase for owner Harry Redknapp
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Updated 26 Dec
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Winner winner
Gordon Elliot's Romeo Coolio finishes strong to snatch Leopardstown Novice Steeplechase
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26 Dec
League of Ireland
Cork City begin search for new manager as Ger Nash resigns
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24 Dec
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EFL Cup
Arsenal into League Cup semi-final after 8-7 penalty shootout win over Crystal Palace
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23 Dec
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Can Cullen Killen’s red card be overturned? And the best and worst moments of 2025
Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue tell Ronan Early about their standout memories of the year, and discuss the chances of a successful appeal for Loughrea’s Cullen Killen.
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Premier League
Fulham penalty keeps Sean Dyche’s Nottingham Forest in relegation mix for Christmas
22 Dec
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Frawley to Connacht and Munster-Leinster look-ahead
Murray Kinsella, Bernard Jackman, and Gavan Casey discuss the provinces’ efforts over the weekend, while Berch also breaks some Connacht transfer news.
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Fixture Details
Camogie club All-Ireland final fixed for Thurles
21 Dec
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jolly rogers
Rogers' stunning double seals Aston Villa victory over Man United
21 Dec
the Gunners
Ballygunner dominate second half to defeat St Martin's and book All-Ireland final place
21 Dec
All-Ireland Club
Loughrea left to sweat over red card after beating Slaughtneil in All-Ireland semi-final
21 Dec
This month
December 2025
Soccer
Arsenal win at Everton to make sure of Premier League Christmas number one spot
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20 Dec
Glory Rory
Rory McIlroy wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year award
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20 Dec
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Premier League
Liverpool hold off late challenge for dramatic win over nine-man Tottenham
Xavi Simons and Cristian Romero were sent off during a chaotic Premier League encounter.
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20 Dec
9
Gaels Against Genocide
Activist group slams GAA's 'business as usual approach in time of genocide' after Allianz decision
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20 Dec
Disappointment
Ireland's tour of South Africa ends with loss
19 Dec
decision
GAA to continue with controversial Allianz sponsorship following internal review
19 Dec
Darts
Josh Rock wins through to second round at Ally Pally
19 Dec
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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly
Breakdown deep dive and end of year awards
Athletics
Dublin City Half Marathon set to move to ballot entry from 2026
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19 Dec
Bowing out
Shelbourne end Conference League campaign with Celje draw
18 Dec
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Disappointment
Rory McIlroy suffers defeat to Scottie Scheffler in Golf Channel Games
18 Dec
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Interview: Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish
Declan Bogue sits down with the National Head of Hurling, who talks about the injury that prematurely ended his career, his enduring love for the game and his sense of mission to make sure as many people as possible can play it.
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Pot Luck
Newcastle to face Man City in League Cup semis
17 Dec
Woe
Wilfried Nancy's nightmare start at Celtic continues
17 Dec
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up for grabs
FAI stands to earn at least €8.8m if Ireland qualify for 2026 World Cup
17 Dec
NFL
Charlie Smyth: 'The last few days have been crazy. I just felt so ready for the moment'
The Down native has been savouring the reaction after his breakthrough with the New Orleans Saints.
16 Dec
4
Update
Prendergast and Ioane set to return for Connacht
16 Dec
8
On the Move
Richard Cockerill departs as Georgia boss after Black Lion's hammering to Connacht
16 Dec
Drama
Bournemouth rally three times to draw against Man United in eight-goal thriller
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16 Dec
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new release
Bohemians and Kneecap team up with jersey to raise funds for ACLAÍ Palestine
15 Dec
New Orleans Saints
'Dream scenario' - Former Down footballer Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner in NFL
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