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match preview

Anything is possible as Ireland within touching distance of ultimate World Cup dream

Carla Ward’s side face France in Grenoble, with automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 on the line.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Grenoble

9 Jun

Getting closer

A love letter and a lament to football on the eve of the World Cup

For most of us, the game is a daily, weekly, ritual that blends into one so as to feel eternal.

David Sneyd

9 Jun

3

Friendly

Olise shines with hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland

8 Jun

4

Say it Ain't Lowe

Ireland and Leinster wing Lowe set to join Japanese club

8 Jun

82

Trip to Tipp

Thurles to host both All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals

8 Jun

7

KEEP AN EYE OUT

Five must-see group games at the 2026 World Cup

8 Jun

6

good news

My recovery has started – Christian Eriksen ‘feeling good’ in wake of collapse

Updated 8 Jun

4

Speaking out

'Why do people keep having a pop off him in the media' - McCaffrey defends Brennan

8 Jun

5

Decision time

No official statement on Israel fixtures until later this week, FAI insists

Updated 8 Jun

Les Bleues

The French view: Carla Ward's 'ideas to disturb the opponent' and 'angry' Katie McCabe

8 Jun

2

Boxing

Former European silver medallist Dylan Eagleson turns professional with Zuffa Boxing

8 Jun

1

REVOLUTION AND EVOLUTION

Blending the old and the new, Galway's refit is purring under Donoghue

The Tribesmen have received an instant glow-up with a new crew of fearless players to go with their statesmen.

Declan Bogue

8 Jun

1

Pastures new

France defender Ibrahima Konate to join Real Madrid

8 Jun

6

54m

RIP

Former IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne dies

8 Jun

15

Changes

Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross

8 Jun

12

Decision time

FAI expected to decide on Ireland-Israel fixtures today

8 Jun

18

Ready to go

'It would be one of the biggest stories in world football'

Carla Ward says Ireland have ‘nothing to lose and everything to gain’ as they target automatic World Cup qualification.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Stade des Alpes, Grenoble

8 Jun

6

PodcastThe Football Family

The World Cup preview pod

Boost

Yamal available for Spain's World Cup opener after injury

8 Jun

Back In Charge

Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected

8 Jun

11

Last Eight

Laois to face Down: Tailteann Cup quarter-final draw is made

8 Jun

7

Major Champion

'I'm in a dream': Tearful Korda wins golf's US Women's Open

8 Jun

Golf

Poston wins PGA Memorial title after playoff, McIlroy finishes tied 12th

8 Jun

5

Ireland WNT

'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I' - Ruesha Littlejohn hits back at critics

8 Jun

finale

'We want to put on a proper show. Croke Park, Friday night, amazing'

8 Jun

29

Munster Marvels

After all their days of glory, Limerick savour one of their sweetest wins

John Kiely’s side were victorious by 1-21 to 2-17 against Cork.

Fintan O'Toole

7 Jun

42

Time to say goodbye

Feyenoord sack Robin van Persie as coach after 'difficult season'

7 Jun

2

Big Addition

Former All Black Tony Brown to join New Zealand as assistant coach from South Africa

7 Jun

4

Interview

'As for whether Irish fans should support England, I'd say save yourself the heartache'

7 Jun

14

Update

Christian Eriksen ‘conscious’ after collapsing during Denmark match

7 Jun

10

Champion

Alexander Zverev overcomes Flavio Cobolli in epic French Open final

The second seed becomes the first German man to win a Slam since Boris Becker at the 1996 Australian Open.

7 Jun

6

19m

Dates For The Diary

Here's the All-Ireland senior hurling state of play after provincial finals

7 Jun

33

Reaction

Ben O'Connor on late drama: 'He didn't tell them it was the last puck of the ball'

7 Jun

63

success

Hetherton stars as Dublin claim 9-point win over Mayo

7 Jun

1

F1

Kimi Antonelli wins interrupted Monaco Grand Prix after holding off Hamilton

7 Jun

Unimpressed

Iran's World Cup team blast US visa row on arrival in Mexico

7 Jun

15

Round 3

Poston holds one-shot lead at storm-hit PGA Memorial as Lowry sits in 13th place

Updated 7 Jun

10

Shannonsiders

Casey hits winner as Limerick's late surge lands Munster hurling title against Cork

John Kiely’s team are provincial champions once more.

Fintan O'Toole

Reports from SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

7 Jun

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