Football
Farewell
Mohamed Salah to leave Liverpool at the end of the season
‘Unfortunately, the day has come,’ said the club legend, describing the announcement as ‘the first part of my farewell.’
Turn back time
Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland's play-off history?
Test your memory ahead of Thursday’s clash with Czechia.
Nothing To See Here
'That’s all nonsense' - Klopp dismisses rumours linking him with Real Madrid job
Monday
23 Mar
The Football Family
Prague week is finally here
Before David Sneyd and Gavin Cooney head to Prague on Tuesday morning, The 42 duo are joined by Shane Keegan to look ahead to Ireland’s World Cup play-off semi-final vs Czechia.
50m
memory lane
Self-sabotage, cruel luck and the Republic of Roy Keane: Ireland's play-off record
A look back at Ireland’s 10 previous tournament play-offs.
Start Preparing
Here's your guide to RTÉ's coverage of Ireland's World Cup play-off semi-final v Czechia
Soccer
Ireland camp revels in 'cup final' atmosphere as they build towards World Cup play-off
Assistant head coach John O’Shea and captain Nathan Collins insist Boys in Green can use Budapest momentum as inspiration in Prague.
embrace the moment
'It's fear that holds you back, that's what you regret. Ireland have to believe they can win'
Richard Dunne was at the heart of an infamous World Cup play-off defeat to France, but Thierry Henry’s handball is not the source of pain.
Sunday
22 Mar
Champions
Nico O'Reilly the hero as Man City beat Arsenal in EFL Cup final
The Gunners’ near-six-year wait to lift a major trophy continues.
basement scrap
Spurs' relegation threat becomes very real with risible home loss to fellow strugglers Forest
Best Laid Plans
From visualisation to sitting down with Stephen Kenny - How Hallgrimsson is preparing for the play-offs
Grounds for Optimism
Hallgrimsson gets his wish: Aviva away fans to be moved for potential World Cup play-off final
Saturday
21 Mar
warning
Czech star striker Schick signs off with Bundesliga double in final game before Ireland play-off
bright eyes
Welbeck on the double as Brighton deliver blow to Liverpool's Champions League hopes
A goal in each half from Welbeck gave the home team a fourth win in five Premier League matches.
Exclusive
'Not everyone wants to be looking at footballers doing all the flashy things. A lot of it is false'
Ahead of his 50th Premier League appearance, Everton’s Jake O’Brien says it’s time Irish football fulfilled its potential by qualifying for the World Cup.
Friday
20 Mar
