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Yesterday

8th June 2026

Interview

Should Irish fans support England at the World Cup? 'Save yourself the heartache'

17 hrs ago

good news

Denmark's Christian Eriksen ‘in good spirits’ after collapsing on pitch during friendly match

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21 hrs ago

Ireland WNT

'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I' - Ruesha Littlejohn is defiant ahead of high-stakes qualifier

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Reports from Grenoble

21 hrs ago

This week

7th June 2026 - 9th June 2026

Update

Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing during Denmark match

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7 Jun

Champion

Alexander Zverev overcomes Flavio Cobolli in epic French Open final

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7 Jun

Contender

Ireland's Alex Dunne finishes second in Monte Carlo

7 Jun

Last week

31st May 2026 - 6th June 2026

LGFA

Mackin-inspired Armagh have too much for Cork

6 Jun

Final bound

Bulls stage stunning comeback to defeat Glasgow in URC semi-final

6 Jun

Friendly

Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada

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6 Jun

Boxing

It's official - Katie Taylor's farewell fight will take place in Croke Park in September

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5 Jun

IRFU

Andy Farrell signs new contract to lead Irish rugby team until 2031

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5 Jun

Premier League

Andoni Iraola announced as new Liverpool head coach

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4 Jun

Nations League

FAI board to meet this evening to discuss options for Ireland-Israel fixtures

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4 Jun

Sports listings

Leinster and Munster hurling finals headline a stellar weekend of sport on TV

4 Jun

RIP

Tributes paid after former Ireland rugby captain Fergus Slattery dies aged 77

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4 Jun

Sponsored

How well do you remember Italia 90? Test your memory in this week's World Cup quiz

Sports listings

Leinster and Munster hurling finals headline a stellar weekend of sport on TV

4 Jun

Double act

Donald Trump, Gianni Infantino and the Greed is Good World Cup

Ahead of the opening game on 11 June in Mexico City, controversies range from human rights abuses to price gouging.

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3 Jun

shock defeat

World number one Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open by Diana Shnaider

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3 Jun

Katie Taylor set to finally land Croke Park fight this September

Matchroom Boxing have called a press conference for Croke Park at 2pm on Friday.

Gavan Casey

3 Jun

Sponsored

How well do you remember Italia 90? Test your memory in this week's World Cup quiz

3 Jun

Sponsored

This 10-week programme is helping young girls get into Ladies Gaelic Football without the pressure

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This 10-week programme is helping young girls get into Ladies Gaelic Football without the pressure

2 Jun

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This 10-week programme is helping young girls get into Ladies Gaelic Football without the pressure

2 Jun

Kenny Dalglish

Liverpool legend Kenny Dalglish undergoing treatment for cancer

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2 Jun

GAA

Here is the draw for Round 2A and 2B of the All-Ireland senior football championship

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2 Jun

Reaction

Ireland captain hails 'resilience' in West Indies win as World Cup nears

2 Jun

Done Deal

Ireland's Katie McCabe seals move from Arsenal to Chelsea

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2 Jun

Reeling In The Years

Maradona, Ronaldinho, Keane – and reenacting them: Our favourite World Cup moments

1 Jun

Nervy

Mayo hit six two-pointers as they just about squeeze past Monaghan

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Reports from St Tiernach's Park

31 May

All-Ireland SFC

Late Craig Lennon goal helps Louth overcome Dublin in All-Ireland Football Championship clash

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31 May

Reeling In The Years

Maradona, Ronaldinho, Keane – and reenacting them: Our favourite World Cup moments

The 42′s writers revisit their top World Cup memories ahead of the 2026 edition.

31 May

Last month

May 2026

end of the line

French Open champion Gauff crashes out as Sabalenka and Osaka set for last-16 clash

30 May

Orchard energy

Armagh overpower Derry to get All-Ireland series off the mark

Tiernan Kelly’s goal helped pave the way for a comfortable win.

30 May

Second best

Munster well beaten by Bulls in URC quarter-final

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reports from Loftus Versfeld

30 May

Nations League

Sinn Féin to bring Dáil motion calling for boycott of Ireland's matches against Israel

30 May

Liverpool sack Arne Slot as manager

The decision was announced after a disappointing defence of their Premier League title.

30 May

PGA Tour

Power makes the cut at Charles Schwab Challenge, Byrne shares second in France

Updated 30 May

League of Ireland

Shamrock Rovers show brilliance and resolve to send St Pat's packing

29 May

Roland Garros

Another shock at the French Open as Novak Djokovic is knocked out by Brazilian teen

29 May

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

Let’s find out how much you know from the last seven days.

29 May

Protest

A boycott of Ireland's game with Israel may have just moved a small step closer

Updated 29 May