# Support

This week

19th March 2023 - 22nd March 2023

# Support

Taoiseach pledges 'continued support and solidarity' to Ukraine in phone call with Zelenskyy

The Ukrainian president thanked Ireland for its ongoing support of his country during the call.

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Mon 8:01 PM

This month

March 2023

# Support

'If anyone's strong enough to come through something so difficult, it's Kathryn'

Laura Feely shares her support for Kathryn Dane, who is recovering from a brain haemorrhage.

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Mar 1st 2023, 3:52 PM

Last month

February 2023

# Ukraine

France promises to send Kyiv light tanks within a week

French President Emmanuel Macron promised in early January that France would send AMX-10s, after months of hesitation.

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Feb 19th 2023, 12:02 PM

# Support

Man United teen backed after emotional outbursts

Erik ten Hag insists Alejandro Garnacho is desperate to do well for the club.

15.6k

Feb 11th 2023, 10:50 AM

# Relief Efforts

Tánaiste announces €2 million in emergency aid for Turkey and Syria following earthquakes

Countries around the world have rushed to dispatch aid, personnel and equipment to help rescue efforts in the regions.

18.1k

Feb 6th 2023, 6:12 PM

This year

2023

# Support

Praise for Aaron Connolly: 'I’ve known him since he was a kid and I love him'

Hull manager Liam Rosenior hailed the on-loan Ireland star’s display at the weekend.

11.9k

Jan 30th 2023, 12:07 PM

# Support

Sacked Wallabies coach Dave Rennie insists he still had players' backing

The New Zealander was shown the door on Monday and replaced by former England boss Eddie Jones.

6.9k

Jan 18th 2023, 8:58 AM

# Support

Wolves boss backs Irish youngster Hodge after penalty miss

Julen Lopetegui has tipped the 20-year-old midfielder to ‘grow and improve’

5.4k

Jan 12th 2023, 11:41 AM

# Support

Pep Guardiola backs Kalvin Phillips after 'overweight' claim

Prior to the World Cup, the 27-year-old had made just four substitute appearances, totalling 54 minutes.

5.7k

Jan 7th 2023, 11:09 PM

Last year

2022

# Support

Leicester's Wout Faes backed after Anfield horror show

The Belgium defender scored two own-goals against Liverpool last night.

5.7k

Dec 31st 2022, 10:59 AM

# Support

FAI Chairperson says Pauw has been treated unfairly by misconduct allegations

Pauw has rejected allegations of misconduct relating to her time in charge of Houston Dash.

1.9k

Dec 16th 2022, 1:13 PM

# Support

FAI back Vera Pauw following misconduct allegations

Pauw was yesterday accused of misconduct during her time in charge of American side Houston Dash in 2018.

18.4k

Dec 15th 2022, 7:36 PM

# Support

Andy Farrell gets Warren Gatland’s backing for British and Irish Lions role

Farrell has guided Ireland to number one in the world.

17.9k

Dec 13th 2022, 5:00 PM

# Support

Harry Maguire mockery is 'undeserved'

Kalvin Phillips has backed his England teammate after a difficult few months.

12.9k

Dec 8th 2022, 5:37 PM

# Support

Potter defends struggling Sterling

The attacker has found life difficult on the pitch since joining Chelsea from Manchester City in the close season.

3.3k

Nov 8th 2022, 7:54 PM

# Support

'He's a human being' - Roy Keane defends under-fire Cristiano Ronaldo

The former Ireland international has expressed support for the Man United star.

10.5k

Oct 22nd 2022, 6:34 PM

# Ukraine

Ireland for Ukraine Fund to provide €5.2 million in grants to support Ukrainians

Across Ireland, over 100 projects will receive grants.

12.5k

Oct 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Support

Guardiola reveals physio secret to Haaland's City success

Although the 22-year-old was equally prolific at Dortmund, he often found his hot streaks derailed by niggling injury problems.

6.4k

Sep 30th 2022, 7:04 PM

# Support

'It might feel like the whole world is against him, we are all behind him' - Shaw on Maguire

Harry Maguire endured another difficult night after making two mistakes in England’s draw with Germany.

5.8k

Sep 27th 2022, 12:16 PM

# Support

'One of the most iconic sportsmen from the county' - Praising Westmeath's new boss Dessie Dolan

2004 Leinster winner Gary Connaughton says his former teammate is a brilliant appointment for Westmeath.

4.0k

Sep 22nd 2022, 5:26 PM

# Treatment Table

Knee operation plunges Pogba into World Cup race against time

The former Manchester United player joined Juventus in the close season.

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Sep 5th 2022, 7:59 PM

# out in numbers

'After the diagnosis I was in an extraordinarily dark place, they have lifted me out of that'

Former Gloucester and Leicester lock Ed Slater says he has been overwhelmed by support after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

13.4k

Aug 10th 2022, 8:54 PM

# Support

IRFU expected to announce first professional contracts for women's 15 players

News of the new contracts is expected to be confirmed in the coming weeks.

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Updated

Jul 28th 2022, 5:01 PM

# Support

Jurgen Klopp dismisses criticism of €100 million fee for new Liverpool signing Darwin Nunez

“The only real important thing is how I judge the situation and I couldn’t be more calm or completely convinced about his potential, the Anfield boss said.

14.8k

Jul 14th 2022, 3:08 PM

# Support

McIlroy backs ban - 'It's the right thing because these guys have broken rules'

Two-time major winner Justin Thomas has also supported US PGA Tour commissioner Jay Monahan’s decision.

8.9k

Jun 9th 2022, 6:47 PM

# Support

‘We’re more similar than it might seem’ - How Irish and Ukrainian football fans created an unshakeable bond

John O’Neill and Vladimir Procopec on organising a recent charity match and the commonality between the two nations.

21.9k

Jun 8th 2022, 3:34 PM

# postmasters

'Social value' of local post offices must be protected, communications committee hears

The committee heard today that local post offices were a fundamental part of smaller towns and villages, but were at risk of being subsumed by provision of services online.

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Updated

Jun 1st 2022, 7:00 PM

# disillusionment

Some Watford players have felt a lack of support from team-mates

Goalkeeper Ben Foster claimed after Sunday’s humiliation that ‘no manager in the world’ could have kept the club in the top flight.

5.0k

May 16th 2022, 5:12 PM

# Support

Norwich say they will stand by Man United loanee after claims he was abused by fans

Brandon Williams says he was abused by supporters of the club following their loss to West Ham.

10.9k

May 9th 2022, 7:57 PM

# Support

Bray give their backing to Pat Devlin after he was confronted by fans

There was an angry verbal exchange between the club’s manager, Pat Devlin, and a small number of Bray fans during Monday’s game against Wexford.

5.1k

May 5th 2022, 2:11 PM

# SUAF

'We have our 16th man, we have the Red Army travelling to Dublin'

Johann van Graan is encouraged by the ticket sales for Saturday’s clash with Toulouse in Dublin.

12.3k

May 3rd 2022, 2:37 PM

# Support

Frank Lampard defends Everton youngster against diving claims

Anthony Gordon was booked for simulation in last weekend’s Merseyside derby.

4.5k

Apr 30th 2022, 10:30 AM

# Support

Ronaldo to miss Liverpool-Man United clash following son's death

The Old Trafford club has confirmed his absence from the squad for the game on Tuesday.

7.5k

Apr 19th 2022, 12:48 PM

# Support

'For the first time, we’re cheering on England tonight' - Johnny Sexton

Ireland notched a bonus-point win to secure the Triple Crown in Dublin.

9.6k

Mar 19th 2022, 7:40 PM

# Support

'Can’t speak highly enough of him' - Kane insists Spurs players are backing Conte

The England captain says the club have not given up on a top-four finish.

2.2k

Mar 14th 2022, 7:56 PM

# feeling the blues

Frank Lampard thinking of friends at Chelsea in ‘tough moment’ for former club

Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers, who coached previously in Chelsea’s academy, also offered his sympathy to the Blues players and staff.

4.1k

Mar 11th 2022, 6:37 PM

# War in Ukraine

Djokovic pledges financial support to Stakhovsky as he returns to fight in Ukraine

Stakhovsky, who famously beat Roger Federer at Wimbledon in 2013, last week said he had signed up for Ukraine’s military reserves.

7.5k

Mar 6th 2022, 1:34 PM

# Support

Premier League captains to wear Ukraine armbands to show solidarity

All 20 skippers in the English top flight will don the yellow and blue armbands for this round of fixtures.

2.1k

Mar 2nd 2022, 5:50 PM

# Support

'It helped me a lot when someone came and asked me how I was' - Carbery

Joey Carbery on taking care of his mental health, challenging Johnny Sexton and working on his leadership.

13.2k

Feb 16th 2022, 1:32 PM

# Support

Rangnick defends Ronaldo after petulant reaction to substitution

Angrily throwing his coat to the floor, the Portuguese star pointed at his chest while his team-mates on the bench nervously looked away.

12.3k

Jan 19th 2022, 11:24 PM