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January 2026

Premier League

West Ham in deep trouble after losing at Wolves, Brighton claim first win in seven

3 Jan

5

Results

Kerry's An Ghaeltacht reach All-Ireland final after extra-time; Derry and Tyrone sides advance

3 Jan

6

Under fire

Wilfried Nancy tells Celtic fans ‘we’re really close to turning things around’

3 Jan

8

As it happened

Leinster 52-17 Connacht, URC

3 Jan

57

boo bhoys

Rangers ramp up pressure on Celtic boss Wilfried Nancy after Old Firm fightback

3 Jan

15

Premier League

Ollie Watkins scores again as Villa add to Forest’s woes

3 Jan

2

unnecessary

Women's tennis does not need 'Battle of the Sexes,' says Swiatek

3 Jan

1

staying on

Ireland's John Egan extends Hull City contract until 2027

3 Jan

1

new faces

The 12 players who won their first caps for Ireland in 2025

3 Jan

22

interpro

Familiarity for Lancaster as Connacht hope to rebound in Leinster

3 Jan

3

Impact

'They're both incredible ball carriers' - Ward brothers shine for Ulster

3 Jan

11

Dingle Delight

Mikey Geaney: 'The county win was pure relief, whereas Munster was pure joy'

The Kerry champions face an All-Ireland semi-final today against Dublin’s Ballyboden St-Enda’s.

Fintan O'Toole

3 Jan

1

Darts

Littler closes on World Championship title repeat, Van Veen beats Anderson in classic

Updated 2 Jan

11

Leaders

Leao fires AC Milan top of Serie A

2 Jan

Ulster

'Myself and the coaches will look at ourselves before we look at the players'

2 Jan

16

Gone gone gone

Peter Harte and Rian O'Neill unlikely to feature in 2026 for Tyrone and Armagh

Ulster counties significantly weakened by the absence of attacking leaders.

2 Jan

1

whitewash

Ulster down Munster with second-half blitz to surge to second in URC

Richie Murphy’s men scored three second-half tries to earn victory in the snow in Belfast.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Affidea Stadium

2 Jan

38

Dr McKenna Cup

Mattie Donnelly goal helps Tyrone to opening win over Armagh in McKenna Cup

2 Jan

As it happened

Ulster v Munster, URC

2 Jan

58

On message

'I've heard great things' - New Celtic signing backs under-fire manager Nancy

2 Jan

5

Done Deal

Tottenham’s Brennan Johnson completes £35million move to Crystal Palace

2 Jan

5

AnalysisBack to the drawing board

Assessing Ireland's midfield options after the shattering injury to Josh Cullen

Cullen has started every competitive game for which he has been available for the last five years – how can Ireland replace his influence?

2 Jan

1

Hurling

Henry Shefflin steps away as Ballyhale Shamrocks manager

2 Jan

Tune in

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

Plenty action with URC, GAA club semi-finals, camogie final replay, and the Premier League.

2 Jan

Transfer Window

Ruben Amorim: Man Utd sticking to transfer plan despite raft of absentees

2 Jan

2

Manchester City

Pep Guardiola committed to Man City contract despite Enzo Maresca speculation

Updated 2 Jan

2

RIP

Former top trainer Ian Balding dies aged 87

2 Jan

1

Team news

Dan Sheehan to captain Leinster, Connacht make five changes

2 Jan

16

Analysisbig dogs

Final Four - How are the clubs chasing All-Ireland senior football glory shaping up?

Representatives from Kerry, Dublin, Monaghan and Roscommon compete this weekend.

Declan Bogue

2 Jan

Anthony Cacace and Pierce O'Leary to co-headline world title fight night at 3Arena

2 Jan

1

Arteta

Mikel Arteta hopes Arsenal can break unwanted record to end league title drought

2 Jan

12

Tennis

Venus Williams gets Australian Open wildcard aged 45

2 Jan

3

first bell

Several Irish boxers in world-title picture as we enter exciting-looking 2026

What next for champion Lewis Crocker? Has Paddy Donovan missed his window? And will 2026 become Aaron McKenna’s breakout year?

Gavan Casey

2 Jan

4

Derby

Ulster eye New Year opportunity against much-changed Munster

2 Jan

12

Feature

Gráinne Cahalane looking to add to family legacy in All-Ireland club camogie final replay

2 Jan

top tier

This year marks the beginning of the Nations Championship era

2 Jan

4

looking ahead

10 Irish players who could be on the move this month

2 Jan

3

Take a Bow

Luke Littler wins over Ally Pally crowd by cruising past Krzysztof Ratajski

1 Jan

32

misfortune

Worry for Ireland amid Adam Idah blow

1 Jan

2

Setback

Stalemate sees Man City lose ground in Premier League title race

1 Jan

11

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