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February 2026
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French superstar Antoine Dupont: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport
‘Every kid in France wants to be like Antoine Dupont. He’s iconic.’
3 Feb
Fixtures
NFL confirm there will be no international game in Dublin in 2026
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3 Feb
remember paris
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside brother Sam in Six Nations opener against France
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Reports from Paris
3 Feb
23
Dates For Diary
Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as Rugby World Cup 2027 pool fixtures revealed
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3 Feb
8
Racing
Fact To File roars back to his best with Irish Gold Cup victory
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2 Feb
11
Division 1B Hurling
Shane O'Donnell makes Clare return in win against Antrim; Wexford squeeze past Down
1 Feb
1
In form
Dramatic late victory sees Man United's winning run continue under Michael Carrick
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1 Feb
Boost
Ireland qualify for T20 Women's World Cup after overcoming Thailand
1 Feb
2
Last month
January 2026
Golf
Seamus Power slips off the pace at Farmers Insurance Open
31 Jan
5
Premier League
Ekitike on the double as Liverpool beat Newcastle to go fifth
31 Jan
25
Called Off
Today's Dublin Racing Festival card postponed after further rain at Leopardstown
31 Jan
6
Horse Racing
Opening day of Dublin Racing Festival must pass morning inspection
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Updated 30 Jan
9
Tennis
Novak Djokovic wins five-set epic ending at 1.32am to reach another Australian Open final
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30 Jan
16
demand
Tickets for Ireland's potential World Cup playoff final have sold out
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30 Jan
16
Tennis
Carlos Alcaraz beats Zverev in five-hour thriller to reach first Australian Open final
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30 Jan
10
Champions League
A 98th-minute goal from Benfica's goalkeeper sent his team through in Champions League drama
29 Jan
17
Oireachtas Committee
'Unprecedented': Rowing Ireland CEO absent for hearing into athlete welfare allegations
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28 Jan
COYBIG
Over 4,000 fans have already applied for tickets for Ireland's World Cup play-off in Prague
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28 Jan
6
Setback
Bundee Aki set to miss Ireland's Six Nations opener due to disciplinary matter
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28 Jan
31
Troubled Waters
Sport Ireland chief to defend handling of rowing allegations before Oireachtas Committee
27 Jan
soft going
Leopardstown fully expecting Dublin Racing Festival to go ahead as planned despite heavy rain
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27 Jan
15
Take a Bow
Ireland overcome Namibia in World Cup qualifier
26 Jan
1
Snow Joke
Two teams set for rematch in Super Bowl LX in California next month after 'thriller' shootout
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Updated 26 Jan
26
Wrap
Galway beat Meath on return to Division 1, Waterford sink Armagh, Cork and Kildare draw
Updated 25 Jan
emirates rocked
Cunha's stunning strike shocks Arsenal in thrilling United win
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25 Jan
54
Late Late Show
Kerry teenager snatches win for champions with point on the hooter to edge out Roscommon
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reports from Fitzgerald Stadium
25 Jan
3
Off the Mark
Andy Moran makes winning Mayo start at Galway's expense
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reports from Pearse Stadium
25 Jan
1
Tennis
Australian Open: Alcaraz, Djokovic and Sabalenka reach the quarter-finals
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25 Jan
1
League Matters
Fanning late goal rescues Wexford hurlers, Down see off Clare in football
24 Jan
2
Ladies Football
Kerry goals key as league winners beat All-Ireland champions on opening day
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reports from JYSK Park
24 Jan
1
Cricket
Ireland lose to Bangladesh but stay on track at T20 World Cup qualifiers
24 Jan
australian open
Heat triggers Melbourne chaos as Djokovic hits landmark and Osaka withdraws
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Updated 24 Jan
7
Sigh of relief
Coombes rescues Munster in narrow win over the Dragons
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23 Jan
16
Transfer Window
Tottenham in talks with Liverpool over Scotland captain Andy Robertson
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23 Jan
15
Six Nations
France's Thibaud Flament to miss Ireland clash for wife's fertility treatment
23 Jan
16
Dubai
Shane Lowry leads Irish charge on opening morning of Dubai Desert Classic
Updated 22 Jan
Cricket
Ireland women continue unbeaten start to T20 World Cup Qualifier
22 Jan
Transfer
Bohemians sign midfielder Sadou Diallo from Derry City
22 Jan
3
Champions League
Liverpool's 3-0 win over Marseille puts them fourth in Champions League table
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22 Jan
13
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.
21 Jan
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