# Relief

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# Relief

Ronaldo the matchwinner as Man United's rejuvenation under Rangnick continues

The Red Devils edged past Norwich this evening.

38.3k

Dec 11th 2021, 7:04 PM

# Relief

Shane Duffy makes early appearance off the bench as Brighton snatch last-gasp point

Neal Maupay’s spectacular late equaliser ensured West Ham’s Seagulls hoodoo struck again.

6.6k

Dec 1st 2021, 9:51 PM

# Relief

Bears stop losing streak, extend last-place Lions slide

Cairo Santos booted a 28-yard field goal as time expired.

2.1k

Nov 25th 2021, 11:09 PM

# Relief

Ireland's 'influential' captain and Arsenal star cleared for Slovakia showdown

Katie McCabe had been an injury doubt earlier in the week, but has been given the green light to play.

4.8k

Nov 24th 2021, 6:02 PM

# Relief

Man United seal passage into Champions League knockout stages in first game of the post-Solskjaer era

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo and Jadon Sancho saw the Red Devils past Villarreal.

34.2k

Nov 23rd 2021, 7:44 PM

# Relief

Dundalk ensure survival after turbulent season

Second-half goals from Patrick Hoban and Sean Murray saw them overcome Longford.

3.6k

Nov 7th 2021, 7:20 PM

# Relief

Banks' injury-time winner gifts Sligo Rovers pivotal points in European race

The win sees Rovers move seven points ahead of fourth-placed Derry City as the north-westerners face into their final three games of the season.

2.8k

Nov 1st 2021, 10:39 PM

# Concern

'Al feels pretty good' - Wales deliver positive injury news on Wyn Jones after All Blacks loss

The captain suffered a shoulder injury as his side were defeated 54-16.

10.4k

Oct 30th 2021, 11:16 PM

# Relief

France World Cup winner Hernandez avoids jail

The suspension of the sentence will be for a period of four years.

6.5k

Oct 27th 2021, 5:41 PM

# Relief

Drogheda end Derry City hoodoo

Killian Phillips first-half goal earned a crucial win for the Louth men.

2.4k

Oct 24th 2021, 4:32 PM

# Boost

Relief for Ireland as Denise O'Sullivan injury not as serious as first feared

She is expected to be fit for Tuesday’s crucial game with Finland in Helsinki.

2.0k

Oct 22nd 2021, 12:42 PM

# Relief

Barcelona earn crucial Champions League win at half-empty Camp Nou

The attendance was recorded at 45,968, with several blocks of seating filled by only a handful of supporters.

7.7k

Oct 20th 2021, 8:17 PM

# Relief

18-year-old starlet inspires Barcelona to win

Ansu Fati came to the rescue again for Ronald Koeman’s side.

10.9k

Oct 17th 2021, 10:40 PM

# Relief

Late Duffy header spares Ireland a humiliating defeat to Azerbaijan

It finished 1-1 as fans returned to the Aviva Stadium.

44.8k

114

Sep 4th 2021, 7:08 PM

# Relief

Bordeaux forward fit to resume training after collapsing during Ligue 1 match

The 23-year-old Samuel Kalu fainted and slumped to the pitch while playing against Marseille.

2.4k

Aug 17th 2021, 7:04 PM

# Relief

'Just a little bit of a scare' - Team Ireland confident Walsh will compete in semi-finals

The Belfast boxer suffered a ‘slight strain’ to his ankle after his quarter-final victory.

8.0k

Jul 30th 2021, 2:16 PM

# Relief

Spain win 8-goal thriller as Morata comes good

Luis Enrique’s side will now face France or Switzerland in the quarter-finals.

32.1k

Jun 28th 2021, 7:36 PM

# Report

Germany breathe big sigh of relief as late goal sets up last-16 clash with England

Leon Goretzka got his side out of jail in the dying minutes.

32.6k

Jun 23rd 2021, 10:02 PM

# Relief

'To come back with that and shove those words down my throat, I'm chuffed to bits'

Jim Magilton expressed his delight as a much-improved Dundalk beat St Patrick’s Athletic on Friday.

7.5k

May 29th 2021, 6:30 AM

# Relief

'I'm just delighted the Camogie Association listened to the players' voice'

Dublin’s Leah Butler was relieved to see a split season come in after a U-turn from camogie’s governing body.

2.8k

May 13th 2021, 7:35 AM

# Relief

Wayne Rooney reveals breakfast chat helped feed Derby’s desire to stay up

The Rams earned a draw against Sheffield Wednesday which secured their status in the Sky Bet Championship and sent the Owls down to League One.

7.9k

May 8th 2021, 6:11 PM

# Relief

Wycherley discharged from hospital after avoiding spinal damage, Munster confirm

The 23-year-old will be further assessed on Monday.

15.5k

Mar 13th 2021, 9:01 PM

# Relief

Ancelotti eases fears over Coleman injury ahead of World Cup qualifiers

The Irish captain should be back this weekend, before Stephen Kenny names his squad.

3.2k

Mar 9th 2021, 10:40 AM

# Relief

Van Graan talks up hero Hanrahan after Munster’s great escape

The out-half scored the winning points with a last-minute drop goal.

13.4k

Jan 30th 2021, 10:02 PM

# Relief

Mount's late strike sees off Fulham to ease pressure on Lampard

Chelsea are now seventh while Fulham remain in the relegation zone.

3.1k

Jan 16th 2021, 7:43 PM

# Relief

Alex Ferguson glad he retired when he did due to ‘phenomenal’ Liverpool side

The Manchester United great also reflected on failing to sign Reds captain Jordan Henderson in 2011.

7.4k

Jan 15th 2021, 10:18 PM

# Relief

Everton need extra-time as they avoid upset

The Premier League side were given a scare by Championship strugglers Rotherham.

3.6k

Jan 9th 2021, 3:11 PM

# Relief

'For the first time now in what feels like ages we don’t play on Tuesday immediately again' - Klopp

The German is happy to have a full week to prepare for the next match.

4.5k

Dec 19th 2020, 5:46 PM

# Relief

Barcelona reignite title bid with defeat of league leaders at Camp Nou

Real Sociedad were beaten 2-1 in Barcelona.

7.8k

Dec 16th 2020, 10:50 PM

# Relief

Incredible long-range goal the highlight, as Dundalk secure European spot despite loss

It was a good night for Sligo Rovers, who also could play in Europe next season.

7.6k

Nov 9th 2020, 10:02 PM

# Relief

Tottenham survive big scare in Europa League

Spurs named a strong team in Bulgaria but were facing an embarrassing loss.

10.2k

Sep 17th 2020, 7:08 PM

# Relief

Bizarre twist as Irish AFL star Conor McKenna tests negative for Covid-19

The former Tyrone minor initially tested positive.

33.6k

Jun 23rd 2020, 10:47 AM

# Relief

FAI given advance of €460,000 as Fifa help out all members amid Covid-19 shutdown

The governing body have granted an advance to all 211 of their member associations.

2.8k

Apr 24th 2020, 3:54 PM

# Finances

World Rugby confirms €92 million relief fund for ailing unions

Meanwhile, current talks over the 2020 calendar could lead to ‘long-term reform’ of the sport.

3.7k

Apr 16th 2020, 1:56 PM

# Relief

Irish athletes guaranteed funding despite Olympics postponement

Sport Ireland CEO John Treacy confirmed so this morning.

4.6k

Mar 25th 2020, 8:43 AM

# decision

Saracens escape points deduction and are fined just €50,000 at hearing

The English club are free to face Leinster in the quarter-finals, although EPCR can appeal the decision.

24.8k

Feb 7th 2020, 10:15 PM

# Relief

Spurs score first league goals of 2020 to end winless streak against Norwich

Jose Mourinho’s side picked up a much-needed Premier League victory against Norwich.

4.0k

Jan 22nd 2020, 10:05 PM

# Relief

Late Firmino goal gets Liverpool out of jail against Palace

A late Wilfried Zaha goal looked to have earned his side a point.

12.9k

Nov 23rd 2019, 4:58 PM

# Relief

Everton star expected to make full recovery after ankle surgery

Andre Gomes suffered the shocking injury when he fell awkwardly following a challenge from Tottenham’s Son Heung-min.

4.8k

Nov 4th 2019, 11:59 PM

# Relief

Dele Alli's first goal since January saves Spurs from another demoralising defeat

Abdoulaye Doucouré had given Watford an early lead.

3.2k

Oct 19th 2019, 4:56 PM