on the ground
Mexico City gripped by protests and blockades with World Cup about to get underway
In a city where it feels like the walls are closing in, Fifa president Gianni Infantino takes centre stage acting like a man without a care in the world.
Onwards
'We'll come back stronger and better': Ireland's play-off route to 2027 World Cup - and potential opponents
BACK IN BREFFNI
Ger Brennan's return and the secret to not hijacking your amygdala
Twelves weeks is a severe suspension, but while the length is appropriate, the remit needs to be worked on.
Tuesday
9 Jun
Carla Ward
'To be disappointed to get beat in this position shows a hell of a lot of how far we've come'
Nations League
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Scenic Route
England defeat Ukraine but must go to play-offs as Netherlands take second in Ireland's group
Match Report
Ireland must settle for World Cup play-offs after more Malard magic in France
Les Bleues were reduced to 10 in the second half, but held on for automatic qualification.
sayonara
Lowe has been a star of Irish rugby. He will be missed
The 33-year-old is Leinster’s record try-scorer and has been key for Ireland.
Tribesmen
From being dropped off the Galway panel to rocking Croke Park on Leinster final day
The rise and fall and rise again of Tom Monaghan.
Lowey
James Lowe confirms his exit from Irish rugby in heartfelt statement
The 33-year-old wing is set for a move to Japanese club rugby.
match preview
Anything is possible as Ireland within touching distance of ultimate World Cup dream
Carla Ward’s side face France in Grenoble, with automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 on the line.
Getting closer
A love letter and a lament to football on the eve of the World Cup
For most of us, the game is a daily, weekly, ritual that blends into one so as to feel eternal.
Monday
8 Jun
