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Grim nights for Irish rugby but Farrell has to rally his men after Paris
‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’
Some of those who knew him best reflect on the former Finn Harps coach’s legacy as the first LOI season since his passing gets underway.
The 'hiding to nothing' game – how do teams approach All-Ireland final rematches?
Cork and Tipperary meet tonight, over six months on from that Croke Park showdown.
'Impossible to put into words how devastating this is' - The Irish athlete who feels wronged by her Olympics exclusion
Leeds boost survival bid with victory over relegation rivals Forest
Late, late show: Welsh debutant bags 91st-minute winner to complete Derry City turnaround
Candystripes welcome home James McClean with three points against Sligo Rovers.
Walsall loanee scores two days after signing as Drogheda edge Galway
Waterford and Shelbourne share the spoils on League of Ireland opening night
In pics: Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics open with glittering ceremony
Tough night for Ireland XV as England 'A' run riot at Thomond Park
UL beat Queen's in extra-time thriller to set up Croke Park Sigerson Cup final against UCC
1-8 for Cian McHale as Limerick college progress to repeat of 2023 decider.
Ronaldo absent from Al Nassr squad for second successive game amid dispute
New date set for postponed Shamrock Rovers v Dundalk League of Ireland opener
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'The wee glint of hope that you might play again just keeps drawing you back in'
Michael Conlan to continue 'last run towards a world title' with Belfast fight next month
Szmodics' Ipswich departure 'in the best interests of group dynamic', says manager McKenna
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France-Ireland review
Ciarán Kennedy joins Gavan Casey from Paris to assess a sobering night for Ireland at the Stade de France.
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Matthew Stafford wins NFL MVP award following the closest vote in 23 years
'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'
Keith Treacy is part of a group fighting to save a concrete pitch in Dublin’s north inner city which has nurtured some of Ireland’s sporting greats.
England injury setback as Feyi-Waboso ruled out on eve of Six Nations opener
Munster GAA confirm 2026 senior championship fixture details
Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport
'Nowhere near where we expect' – Ireland fall well short in Paris
Mark Keane facing lengthy AFL absence with ankle injury suffered in training collision
Stakes never higher in League of Ireland's game of risk and reward
Wages rising and transfer fees increasing, with confidence and concern in equal measure ahead of the 2026 season.
France were always favourites but Ireland's frailties a big concern
It was a grim night for Andy Farrell’s side against the brilliant French.
'I was always chasing perfection, and never, ever was going to get it' - Cork's retired titan
John Virgo's death robs us of one of the last truly original voices in sports commentary
The son of a six-time All-Ireland winner who overcame his size to stay in the hunt for glory
Poll: Who will win the 2026 League of Ireland Men's Premier Division?
'When we were 29-0 it was very surprising for us' - Dupont
Ireland player ratings after a miserable night in Paris
'We left ourselves too big a mountain to climb' – Ireland reflect on a tough night in Paris
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SNAP REACTION: France 36-14 Ireland
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With the boot, or with ball in hand – Antoine Dupont remains an inevitable force
San Francisco 49ers set for regular-season NFL game in Australia against LA Rams
How did you rate Ireland's players on a night to forget in Paris?
Battering by Les Bleus felt like a defeat from the bad old days
Tonight’s loss in Paris felt as bleak as it ever has under Andy Farrell.
France shred Farrell's Ireland on nightmarish night in Paris
There were some signs of hope as the Irish bench made an impact but it was misery for Irish fans.