Football

'It’s hard for people outside to register' - Nathan Collins on football's realities
'It’s hard for people outside to register' - Nathan Collins on football's realities
After stepping up as Republic of Ireland captain, the 23-year-old was so close to another faultless performance against Manchester United.
'Glad they're still loving the game' - The coach who nurtured Athlone Town's American stars
'Glad they're still loving the game' - The coach who nurtured Athlone Town's American stars
Saturday
19 Oct 2024
Kane hat-trick moves Bayern top, Mbappé scores as Madrid move level with Barca
Kane hat-trick moves Bayern top, Mbappé scores as Madrid move level with Barca
Bohemians secure top-flight safety with win at Sligo Rovers
Bohemians secure top-flight safety with win at Sligo Rovers
Arsenal suffer title blow at Bournemouth after Saliba red card
Arsenal suffer title blow at Bournemouth after Saliba red card
'Are you crazy?': Mainz fans slam Jurgen Klopp
'Are you crazy?': Mainz fans slam Jurgen Klopp
Celtic and Aberdeen remain level at top as Jamie McGrath inspires comeback draw
Celtic and Aberdeen remain level at top as Jamie McGrath inspires comeback draw
Comeback kids Garnacho and Hojlund ease some of Manchester United's pain
Comeback kids Garnacho and Hojlund ease some of Manchester United's pain
Youngsters deliver second-half comeback and 2-1 win over Brentford, their first at home since opening night of Premier League.
Galway's Manning grabs assist on second-ever Premier League appearance
Galway's Manning grabs assist on second-ever Premier League appearance
Mixed fortunes for Irish internationals as Wayne Rooney watches from the stands
Mixed fortunes for Irish internationals as Wayne Rooney watches from the stands
Spurs blitz West Ham with three goals in eight minutes
Spurs blitz West Ham with three goals in eight minutes
'I still had that feeling we would do it... There was a beautiful energy'
'I still had that feeling we would do it... There was a beautiful energy'
'I'm really devastated for Dundalk' - Stephen Kenny reflects on old club's relegation
'I'm really devastated for Dundalk' - Stephen Kenny reflects on old club's relegation
After a soft start, we are about to learn whether Arne Slot's Liverpool are the real deal
After a soft start, we are about to learn whether Arne Slot's Liverpool are the real deal
Friday
18 Oct 2024
Leeds strike twice in second half to end Sheffield United's unbeaten start
Leeds strike twice in second half to end Sheffield United's unbeaten start
Watts' late thunderbolt earns Shamrock Rovers victory at Drogheda United
Watts' late thunderbolt earns Shamrock Rovers victory at Drogheda United
It's 7th heaven for St Pat's as they edge out Galway on fractious night
It's 7th heaven for St Pat's as they edge out Galway on fractious night
Stephen Kenny’s side move three points clear of John Caulfield’s men in fourth place.
Dundalk relegated to First Division after Derry City defeat
Dundalk relegated to First Division after Derry City defeat
Shelbourne end 6-game winless run and revive title bid
Shelbourne end 6-game winless run and revive title bid
Damien Duff’s men picked up a vital victory tonight at home to Waterford.
Ten Hag slams 'fairy tales and lies' as Man United boss comes out fighting
Ten Hag slams 'fairy tales and lies' as Man United boss comes out fighting
Howe and Arteta confirm the FA did not approach them about England job
Howe and Arteta confirm the FA did not approach them about England job
Ex-Irish player alleges she was sexually assaulted by Mohamed Al Fayed
Ex-Irish player alleges she was sexually assaulted by Mohamed Al Fayed
Who will win the most confounding, irrational and thrilling title race of them all?
Who will win the most confounding, irrational and thrilling title race of them all?
We lay it all on the line and indulge in the most foolish act possible – predicting the run-in to the 2024 Premier Division season.
Thursday
17 Oct 2024
Gleeson denies 'disconnect' between Irish team and Premier Division
Gleeson denies 'disconnect' between Irish team and Premier Division
Celtic no match for Real Madrid as Ireland international comes off bench in 4-0 defeat
Celtic no match for Real Madrid as Ireland international comes off bench in 4-0 defeat
Manchester United confirm Kobbie Mainoo ruled out for a "few weeks"
Manchester United confirm Kobbie Mainoo ruled out for a "few weeks"
Damien Duff says Shelbourne fans should not be "dreading" title run-in
Damien Duff says Shelbourne fans should not be "dreading" title run-in
'That’s where Mo Salah plays and now there was a young lad from Castlederg playing there'
'That’s where Mo Salah plays and now there was a young lad from Castlederg playing there'
Referees’ chief Howard Webb: VAR is working better than ever
Referees’ chief Howard Webb: VAR is working better than ever
Aiden McGeady retires from football at 38
Aiden McGeady retires from football at 38
'What am I calling him about? I’m not selecting his players'
'What am I calling him about? I’m not selecting his players'
Molloy returns, Keane gets call to cover for suspended Brosnan in Ireland play-off squad
Molloy returns, Keane gets call to cover for suspended Brosnan in Ireland play-off squad
'It was not a decision against anything else' - Tuchel on why he took England job
'It was not a decision against anything else' - Tuchel on why he took England job
Tuchel's arrival and Ferguson's exit show the invisible hand shaping English football
Tuchel's arrival and Ferguson's exit show the invisible hand shaping English football
The FA have been criticised for not appointing an English manager – but Tuchel is the perfect expression of what English football has become.
Wednesday
16 Oct 2024
Arsenal get back on track with Valerenga win in first match since Jonas Eidevall’s exit
Arsenal get back on track with Valerenga win in first match since Jonas Eidevall’s exit
I am not a cheater – Pogba targets France return after reduced doping ban
I am not a cheater – Pogba targets France return after reduced doping ban
'I’m sorry, I have a German passport': Tuchel faces media for first time as England boss
'I’m sorry, I have a German passport': Tuchel faces media for first time as England boss
England appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach, with Lee Carsley set for U21 return
England appoint Thomas Tuchel as head coach, with Lee Carsley set for U21 return
Former Ireland assistant Anthony Barry joins the England set-up as Tuchel’s number two.
Messi nets vintage hat-trick and provides two assists as Argentina thrash Bolivia
Messi nets vintage hat-trick and provides two assists as Argentina thrash Bolivia
Tuesday
15 Oct 2024
Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals as Northern Ireland win 5-0
Defending champions Spain reach Nations League quarter-finals as Northern Ireland win 5-0