Soccer
March
March 2026
Didzy
In-form David McGoldrick could be a shock call-up for Czechia play-off
The 42 understands the veteran is among a number of attacking options under consideration amidst an injury crisis.
Analysiscoygig
Depth chart and ageing squad laid bare in tough start to World Cup qualifying
But Ireland can take encouragement from narrow defeats to top sides.
Frustration
Liverpool left with work to do after Galatasaray loss
Mario Lemina’s seventh-minute goal proved to be the winner.
no hard feelings
'I never intended to upset you' - Paul Scholes' message to Michael Carrick after online jibe
All Square
More Tolka Park drama as Shelbourne throw away two-goal lead against Shamrock Rovers
Dublin rivals played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with class and chaos combining in Drumcondra.
Pairings
Man City to face Liverpool in FA Cup quarter-finals as League One's Port Vale take on Chelsea
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.
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.
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.
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.
