Soccer

January

January 2026

Among the goals

Irish duo on target in Championship, Gavin Bazunu earns clean sheet on debut

17 Jan

Setback

Liverpool left frustrated by Burnley

17 Jan

Wrap

Pressure mounts on Thomas Frank as Tottenham lose to struggling West Ham

Updated 17 Jan

Premier League

Rancour among Chelsea faithful but Collins and Kelleher mix-up provides relief

There were protests against the Stamford Bridge hierarchy before a game they somehow ended up winning 2-0 against Brentford.

David Sneyd

reports from Stamford Bridge

17 Jan

Home improvement

Man United begin Michael Carrick's tenure with dazzling derby win over Man City

Second-half goals by Bryan Mbeumo and Patrick Dorgu earned a deserved win for United at a rocking Old Trafford.

Updated 17 Jan

Transfer News

Shamrock Rovers reject two bids from Hoffenheim for Michael Noonan

17 Jan

Wave Goodbye

Ireland international leaves Wexford

17 Jan

Profile

‘He hasn't anglicised himself at all’: ‘Authentic’ Brian Barry-Murphy climbing UK football ladder

We profile Cardiff City manager Brian Barry-Murphy, flying at the top of League One and tipped for bigger things.

17 Jan

John Egan Interview

'The main goal was always to play for Ireland'

17 Jan

forging his path

The secret to Brentford's Champions League dream? 'They work 'f***ing hard and are really clever'

Ahead of trip to Chelsea today, Keith Andrews’ side are dreaming of a new frontier while the boss wins admirers around Premier League.

David Sneyd

reports from London

17 Jan

Late Late Show

West Brom rally from two goals down but Middlesbrough strike late to snatch victory

16 Jan

Gold Dust

Ireland's ticket allocation confirmed as just over 1,000 for World Cup play-off in Czechia

16 Jan

quizzical endurance

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

16 Jan

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

McMillan linked with All Blacks job and Champions/Challenge Cup preview

Moving On

Man United-linked Glasner to leave Palace at end of season (but he says this was decided months ago)

16 Jan

Transfer News

Manchester City 'in final stages' of beating Liverpool to Marc Guehi deal

16 Jan

French connection

Amber Barrett signs for Strasbourg, Ireland's World Cup qualifier opener set for Tallaght

16 Jan

uncertainty

Evan Ferguson faces fight for his position as Roma bring in two new forwards

16 Jan

column

In defence of the Saipan movie

Saipan movie plays fast and loose with some facts – but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get to the truth.

Gavin Cooney

16 Jan

Wrap

Barca reach Copa del Rey quarters, AC Milan stay on Inter's heels

15 Jan

hot prospect

Promising Irish teenager makes Premier League move

15 Jan

LOI

Bohemians confirm loan signing of goalkeeper Walters from MLS side FC Cincinnati

15 Jan

Money Back

Ajax to refund fans after Troy Parrott hat-trick in 6-0 humiliation

15 Jan

kop idols

Senegal to face Morocco in AFCON final after hosts triumph in penalty shootout

Updated 14 Jan

high profile

Shelbourne set new League of Ireland record with €100,000 signing of Odhrán Casey

14 Jan

carabao cup

Arsenal edge first-leg thriller at Chelsea but Alejandro Garnacho double keeps tie alive

14 Jan

Soccer

Celtic recovery continues under Martin O'Neill but Hearts win to stay six points clear

14 Jan

euro wrap

More of the same in March, Troy! Parrott hat-trick against Czech goalkeeper helps AZ demolish Ajax

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson was also in attendance to see Dubliner’s part in 6-0 win.

14 Jan

Switch

Former Rovers man signs for Dundee Utd as Noelle Murray bounces back from 'disgraceful' Shels exit

Updated 14 Jan

Transfer

Spurs sign Atletico Madrid's Conor Gallagher in €40m deal

14 Jan

LOI

New Cork City boss Barry Robson hopeful of keeping Seani Maguire after 'positive conversations'

14 Jan

Delay

Irish striker Aaron Drinan involved in Swindon teamsheet controversy

14 Jan

Drawing a line

'But come on, in the same stadium, what happened? VAR’s intervened' - Pep Guardiola

14 Jan

on the continent

Atletico Madrid reach Copa del Rey quarter-finals as Ferguson's Roma crash out of Italian Cup

13 Jan

Good start

Semenyo an instant hit as Man City close in on League Cup final

13 Jan

Done Deal

Manchester United confirm Michael Carrick appointment until end of the season

Carrick has been chosen to lead United after Ruben Amorim was sacked last Monday.

Updated 13 Jan

Change Of Plan

Leinster reschedule fixture to accommodate Ireland's potential playoff final in March

13 Jan

AnalysisOpportunity

No 1 issue: Gavin Bazunu must improve stats and consistency at Stoke City

Data gurus rank the Irish international as the worst performing goalkeeper in the championship by one key metric.

Gavin Cooney

13 Jan

Tune in

Virgin Media announce opening 10 TV games for new LOI Premier Division season

13 Jan

Away Days

Ward's Ireland set for trips to Utrecht, Gdansk and Grenoble for World Cup qualifiers

13 Jan