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June
June 2026
the goat
Westminster chaos, Messi genius, and England's hopes resting on Harry Kane
Real life intrudes on World Cup bubble as milestones keeping coming for the game’s greatest player.
And Finally
France overcome Iraq to book World Cup knockout spot after two-hour thunderstorm delay
Kylian Mbappe scored twice while Ousmane Dembele also found the net for France.
marching on
Messi sets all-time World Cup scoring record as Argentina reach last 32
Messi scored both goals in Argentina’s 2-0 victory over Austria.
Next man in
Who are the contenders to succeed Leo Cullen at Leinster?
The province should have no shortage of quality options to consider.
Mouth-watering
Quarter-final pairings whet the insatiable appetite for this crazy football championship
Transition Year
Leo Cullen to step down as Leinster head coach at the end of next season
Current management team to stay in place for next season while Leinster and IRFU seek replacement.
Last 8
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw: Kerry to meet Tyrone, Dublin to face Galway
The four quarter-finals will be played this weekend, 27 and 28 June.
highs and lows
'I have a lot of good people around me' - Prendergast turns Bilbao pain into Croke Park glory
Ambition
Cape Verde become story of World Cup but Pico Lopes wants more - 'We have to make the most of it now'
Defender targets qualification to knockout stages after 2-2 draw with Uruguay.
Stunning
Cape Verde draw with Uruguay to continue wild, glorious World Cup adventure
End-to-end game ends 2-2 as Pico Lopes continues to dream of reaching the knockout stages.
Long Goodbye
Is this the end for Donegal's most treasured son Michael Murphy?
Recent darker side shouldn’t cast lasting shadow on remarkable career, writes Declan Bogue.
Rebel Roar
Six-goal Cork to face Galway in All-Ireland semi-final after dominant win over Offaly
Brian Hayes helped himself to a hat-trick in a dominant victory.
