Soccer
'I don’t think the game should be going ahead' - Jason Knight takes stance on playing Israel
Ireland midfielder says squad will have deeper chat among themselves on Friday.
Report
Ireland feel late pain in Pristina as Kosovo earn Nations League victory
Ireland struggled to contain home side and captain Vedat Muriqi found a way through in the 83rd minute.
As it happened
Updates
Kosovo v Republic of Ireland, Uefa Nations League
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side lose 1-0 in campaign opener in Pristina.
Line-up
John Egan makes first Republic of Ireland start in three years against Kosovo
James Abankwah also gets the nod in defence for his competitive debut.
Take a Bow
Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke wins gold medal at European Championships
Earlier, Michaela Walsh had to settle for a bronze medal after a semi-final defeat.
Aussie Rules
Conor McKenna chases AFL glory with Brisbane as star player has Grand Final suspension overturned
Preview
Ireland braced for a game that will be lost in time compared to historic moment in time
Captain Dara O’Shea says ‘the noise is there’ with views over a protest to be aired on Friday after Kosovo fixture.
Wednesday
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Analysis
the final chapter
Cullen's long goodbye creates motivation and potential distraction for Leinster
The province shed stacks of quality over the summer but still have the resources to compete on two fronts.
Political Football
'We are protesting all day and all night' - School kids stage lunchtime show of solidarity in Kosovo
Build-up to Ireland’s Nations League Group B3 opener in Pristina has shown sport and politics cannot be separated.
Rugby Weekly Extra
Munster and Connacht season preview with Mike Sherry
Former Munster prop Mike Sherry joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the southern province’s campaign, and that of Connacht, in the first of our two season previews.
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build up
Ireland boss 'grateful' for Taoiseach's support over Israel with players set for talks on Friday
Stand-in captain Dara O’Shea insists squad will not ‘brush over’ debate as they keep focus on Kosovo game for now.
The 42FM
Ireland’s Nations League games against Israel
Ireland will play Israel twice in the coming weeks, despite widely articulated concern and protest over the fixtures. Niall and Sinead discuss the background to these games, how they came about, and why they will go ahead despite the misgivings of many supporters.
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