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Neutral venues would drain colour from Football Championship
If there has been a narrative behind the GAA’s constant tinkering with the championship format, it has been its failure to get the small details right.
Analysiscontest
How Leinster and the Bulls are using a new tactic under high balls
There have been some teething issues for teams implementing the new approach.
Handball
World Cup's quickest goal and controversial penalty see Czechia and South Africa share spoils
meet the manager
'The phone's been going non-stop': New Athlone boss Agg balancing recruitment and rehab
stop the game
The Palestine FA wants to make clear it has not 'given its blessing' to the Ireland-Israel game
Reaction
'If you're going to get to a World Cup, you've got to beat the best' - Carla Ward on play-off draw
Ireland boss says ‘everyone wanted to avoid’ Belgium/Poland and Kazakhstan ‘a logistical nightmare’ as home venues in focus.
Road to Brazil
Ireland to face Kazakhstan in 2027 World Cup play-off semi-final
Belgium or Poland await in a tricky potential final.
Leinster Lowedown
'It’s the nature of the business that we are in. The business gets done, and you move on'
among the people
The perils of watching England in the World Cup with Scotland fans in an Irish pub
The 42 braves downtown Boston in the name of enlightenment and friendship.
Six Goal Thriller
Harry Kane scores twice as England make winning start to World Cup bid
Thomas Tuchel’s side beat Croatia 4-2 in Group L.
Frustration
Portugal held to draw by DR Congo in their World Cup opener
Ronaldo fails to fire as DR Congo earn first-ever World Cup point.
Nations Cup
All roads feel like they lead towards Eden Park as Farrell selects another tried and tested squad
