Football

'There's not much bigger than Spain' - Pico Lopes on Cape Verde's World Cup challenge
'There's not much bigger than Spain' - Pico Lopes on Cape Verde's World Cup challenge
'It's a beatable group' - Hallgrimsson reacts to Ireland's potential World Cup draw
'It's a beatable group' - Hallgrimsson reacts to Ireland's potential World Cup draw
Ireland's potential World Cup group opponents confirmed as holders Argentina also discover fate
Ireland's potential World Cup group opponents confirmed as holders Argentina also discover fate
Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup
Ireland to potentially face Mexico, Korea Republic and South Africa at 2026 Fifa World Cup
Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland know their World Cup fate should they come through the play-offs next March.
Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw
Surprise, surprise: Donald Trump awarded inaugural Fifa peace prize at World Cup draw
Waterford make Conan Noonan loan permanent and sign Benny Couto from Cork City
Waterford make Conan Noonan loan permanent and sign Benny Couto from Cork City
Ruesha Littlejohn handed five-match suspension for violent conduct
Ruesha Littlejohn handed five-match suspension for violent conduct
Arne Slot sees ‘step forward’ even as Liverpool drop points again
Arne Slot sees ‘step forward’ even as Liverpool drop points again
'It’s frustrating, it’s angry. We are really inconsistent' - Man United boss Amorim
'It’s frustrating, it’s angry. We are really inconsistent' - Man United boss Amorim
From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
From the GAA to World Rugby to Fifa - Stop changing the formats of our great competitions
The formats of virtually of our biggest events have changed radically in the last few years – we have to call a halt.
The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)
The 2026 World Cup draw is this evening - and Ireland are in it (kind of)
Here’s how proceedings will unfold in Washington.
Thursday
4 Dec 2025
West Ham leave Man United frustrated
West Ham leave Man United frustrated
Diogo Dalot opened the scoring before the Hammers’ late equaliser.
Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with thigh injury
Real Madrid's Alexander-Arnold out for two months with thigh injury
Salah does not have 'unlimited credit' at Liverpool, Van Dijk says
Salah does not have 'unlimited credit' at Liverpool, Van Dijk says
O'Neill had 'time of his life' as Celtic interim reign ends
O'Neill had 'time of his life' as Celtic interim reign ends
Alan Mahon’s exit was a shock - how will Carla Ward replace him in Ireland setup?
Alan Mahon’s exit was a shock - how will Carla Ward replace him in Ireland setup?
Wednesday
3 Dec 2025
Arsenal's victory comes at a cost again
Arsenal's victory comes at a cost again
Leeds stun Chelsea to end losing run and move out of relegation zone
Leeds stun Chelsea to end losing run and move out of relegation zone
Below-par Liverpool rescue point against Sunderland
Below-par Liverpool rescue point against Sunderland
Chemsdine Talbi had given the visitors the lead at Anfield.
Martin O’Neill departs as Celtic boss with win over Dundee
Martin O’Neill departs as Celtic boss with win over Dundee
Aston Villa win 7-goal thriller to go third
Aston Villa win 7-goal thriller to go third
Merino the unlikely goal king as Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Merino the unlikely goal king as Arsenal extend Premier League lead
Mbappe double powers Real Madrid to win at Athletic Bilbao
Mbappe double powers Real Madrid to win at Athletic Bilbao
Celtic announce Wilfried Nancy as new manager
Celtic announce Wilfried Nancy as new manager
Man United boss Amorim ignores social media to 'protect' himself from abuse
Man United boss Amorim ignores social media to 'protect' himself from abuse
Uefa announce Germany to host 2029 women's Euros
Uefa announce Germany to host 2029 women's Euros
James O'Callaghan named new Shamrock Rovers Women’s first team head coach
James O'Callaghan named new Shamrock Rovers Women’s first team head coach
Laura Woods says she is OK after on-air collapse
Laura Woods says she is OK after on-air collapse
Tuesday
2 Dec 2025
Barcelona rally to defeat Atletico Madrid and move four points clear
Barcelona rally to defeat Atletico Madrid and move four points clear
Romero brace includes late overhead kick as Spurs rescue draw against Newcastle
Romero brace includes late overhead kick as Spurs rescue draw against Newcastle
Haaland makes Premier League history in nine-goal thriller, as Grealish delivers for Everton
Haaland makes Premier League history in nine-goal thriller, as Grealish delivers for Everton
Three-goal Spain defend Women's Nations League title after second leg battle with Germany
Three-goal Spain defend Women's Nations League title after second leg battle with Germany
Alan Mahon steps down as Ireland assistant boss for 'personal reasons'
Alan Mahon steps down as Ireland assistant boss for 'personal reasons'
LOI players secure increase in minimum wage for 2026
LOI players secure increase in minimum wage for 2026
Dundalk sign former Bohemians captain Keith Buckley for top-flight return
Dundalk sign former Bohemians captain Keith Buckley for top-flight return
'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Slot
'Superhuman' Salah unhappy after being dropped, says Slot
Monday
1 Dec 2025
Ex-Premier League star Jamie Vardy's Indian summer in Italy continues
Ex-Premier League star Jamie Vardy's Indian summer in Italy continues
Former Sligo striker joins St Pat's as he aims to secure 2026 World Cup spot
Former Sligo striker joins St Pat's as he aims to secure 2026 World Cup spot
Spurs fans lose the dressing room
Spurs fans lose the dressing room
League of Ireland Premier Division to kick off a week earlier in 2026
League of Ireland Premier Division to kick off a week earlier in 2026