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4th October 2026 - 10th October 2026

Rugby WXV Global Series

Key figures absent as Ireland name 30-player squad to travel to South Africa

9 Oct

Pot Luck

Ireland U21s to face Finland in Euro 2027 play-offs

9 Oct

2

Charges

Maresca has ‘complete trust’ in Man City and says achievements not tainted

9 Oct

4

As it happenedWNT

Republic of Ireland defeat Kazakhstan 8-0 in World Cup play-off first leg

9 Oct

18

Premier League

Everton put up for sale as Friedkin Group explores ‘next chapter’ for the club

9 Oct

5

NFL

Buccaneers stun Cowboys for first win of season

9 Oct

Number One

Kilkenny hurling great Eoin Murphy announces his inter-county retirement

9 Oct

5

SeriesTV

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

9 Oct

a true underdog story

Waterford looked dead and buried. Then, a little-known Dubliner changed everything

9 Oct

Kindred Spirits

It's a thrilling Connacht backline, but they must improve up front in Glasgow

9 Oct

4

Preview

Ireland open World Cup play-offs against lowly Kazakhstan without several stars

Carla Ward’s side are overwhelming favourites in Astana.

9 Oct

1

TITLE RUN-IN

McGovern doubles up to send Shamrock Rovers top of Premier Division

It took Rovers just 34 seconds to take the lead, scoring their fastest-ever goal at Tallaght Stadium.

8 Oct

new chapter

John Horan installed as Mary McAleese's successor to lead integration committee

Dr McAleese stepped down as chair of the Steering Group on Integration last month.

8 Oct

4

Maradona

Diego Maradona death: Prosecutors seek up to 12 years in prison for 'chaotic' medical team

8 Oct

AnalysisProfile

Shanade Hopcroft: Who is Ireland's new Crystal Palace call-up?

8 Oct

1

go again

Uefa president Aleksander Čeferin to stand for re-election in 2027

8 Oct

Off the Mark

Shane Lowry starts with one-under 70 at Open de España

Updated 8 Oct

AnalysisRetirement

Record scorer and no darling of the Dubs, Cillian O'Connor goes out on his terms

Ballintubber man was the ultimate foot soldier needed to drag Mayo into being contenders

Declan Bogue

8 Oct

Derby

Ulster and Munster welcome back internationals for Belfast interpro

8 Oct

30

URC

Leinster change entire starting side for Cardiff clash

8 Oct

5

The Starters

Bundee Aki set to make first Connacht start of the season in trip to Glasgow

8 Oct

8

Golf

'It's a business decision' - The question facing LIV players after Rahm exit

8 Oct

4

Analysisgood fit

CEO appointment looks like a step in the right direction for Munster

8 Oct

13

Eden Park

All Blacks coach Rennie says Wallabies exit 'part of the game' ahead of Bledisloe Cup

8 Oct

Ambition

Aungier's Munster aim: 'Be the starting tighthead and get myself back into the Irish mix'

8 Oct

9

Unimpressed

Stephen Bradley responds to Bohemians' 'daft' media ban

8 Oct

1

flip

'That fighting Irish spirit doesn't go away just because we're not the underdogs'

8 Oct

ireland U21

'Like my mum always says, if you don't have the confidence in yourself, nobody else will'

8 Oct

Incoming

'I've connected with Peter O'Mahony... I've spoken to Tadhg Beirne'

8 Oct

12

Sanction

Southampton boss Eckert escapes with six-week ban over 'Spygate' scandal

7 Oct

Time to say goodbye

Mayo All-Ireland winner Cillian O'Connor retires from inter-county football

Updated 7 Oct

15

in the race

Former Spurs defender Ramon Vega to run for Fifa president

7 Oct

4

out of the running

Frankie Dolan withdraws from process to appoint Longford manager

7 Oct

1

out the gap

Jon Rahm to quit LIV Golf tour over 'unacceptable' terms

7 Oct

Young Guns

'Josh Ericson has been impressive... Todd Lawlor is very exciting'

7 Oct

6

Focus

Jorge Jesus: I’ve read Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement, now I think about the team

7 Oct

7

Must ReadRebel Roots

Raised in Turner's Cross and built on the road - the faces and places that made Ireland's Megan Connolly

The 42 sits down with Luke and Michael Connolly to discuss the rise of Megan in professional football.

Sinead Farrell

7 Oct

3

Hurling

Eight teams, two groups, and more knockout games: The proposal for the new Leinster SHC format

7 Oct

5

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Rugby Weekly Extra

All you need to know about Munster's new CEO, and an interview with Dan Sheehan

Murray Kinsella and Gavan Casey discuss Munster’s appointment of new interim CEO Avan Lee, whom Murray first met in New Zealand back in 2017. Plus, Dan Sheehan joins Murr for a chat ahead of Leinster’s return to the Laya Arena.

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Commitment

Mikel Arteta targets more Arsenal glory after signing new deal

7 Oct

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