Soccer
AnalysisHeat of battle
Midfield focus: A void to fill with Ireland's options limited for World Cup play-off
Part three of our series concludes with an assessment of the heartbeat of the team ahead of Prague test.
Yesterday
8th March 2026
reflections
Letter from Utrecht: Guts, no glory as Ireland denied famous result
Netherlands win 2027 World Cup qualifier after Katie McCabe had threatened a night to remember.
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Mar 8
Clashes
Trouble on Ibrox pitch after Celtic knock Rangers out of cup on penalties
Flares were exchanged between fans as hundreds spilled onto the pitch – some in celebration, some in anger – after the game.
Off the Mark
Athlone Town clinch first silverware of the season as Scheriff strike lands President's Cup
Analysisup front
Agony and ecstasy in attack: Ferguson out with Parrott to lead Ireland's World Cup hopes
In part two of our squad assessment ahead of the play-off, we look at the fallout to mounting injury problems.
Last week
1st March 2026 - 7th March 2026
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Mar 7
Match Report
Late heartbreak as Ward's Ireland fall short to Netherlands in Utrecht
Lineth Beerensteyn was the Dutch two-goal hero at Stadion Galgenwaard.
As it happened
Netherlands v Ireland, World Cup qualifier
Ireland faced Netherlands in their second game of the campaign.
Blow
Evan Ferguson ruled out of Czechia play-off and could miss World Cup this summer
The 42 understands the Republic of Ireland international will have ankle surgery on Monday and will be out for remainder of the season.
Analysis2026 world cup playoff
Case for the defence: Ireland's foundations close to being set for World Cup play-off
In the first of a three-part series, we examine the options available and problems to be solved in the defensive department.
match preview
Ireland without star turn Denise O'Sullivan as they target another Dutch scalp
Carla Ward: ‘Who gives us a chance outside of our own camp?’
Late Drama
St Pat's to the Max with late stoppage time winner to beat Shelbourne
Revival for Shels left them vulnerable at the very end.
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Mar 6
League of Ireland
Historic night for Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley ends with deserved win over Derry City
On the occasion of his 445th game in charge, Hoops boss saw Dylan Watts score from penalty spot after great work from teenager Adam Brennan.
huge loss
Blow for Ireland as 'world-class' Denise O'Sullivan ruled out of Netherlands clash
Katie McCabe ‘100% fit’ for World Cup qualifier in Utrecht, but walking suspension tightrope.
Keep the Faith
'I believe more than I did before' - Tudor confident Spurs can avoid drop after latest defeat
