Rob Wright

Sport Journalist

26 March 2026; Republic of Ireland players including Jimmy Dunne, 12, react after losing in the penalty shootout during the FIFA World Cup 2026 European Qualifiers play-off semi-final match between Czechia and Republic of Ireland at Fortuna Arena in Pragu

World Cup: Czechia beat Ireland on penalties - recap

Nightmare ending for Heimir Hallgrimsson's side as they lose 4-3 on penalties following 2-2 draw with Czechia in Prague. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 6 hrs

Nathan Collins of Republic of Ireland celebrates after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary.

Czechia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

One of the most important Republic of Ireland matches in a generation is a day away and hopes are high among players and supporters alike. Here's everything you need to know.

Soccer • 14 hrs

22 March 2026; Players tussle at half-time during the Allianz Football League Division 1 match between Galway and Dublin at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sunday's Allianz Football League results and reports

The action as it unfolded in the final round of the 2026 Allianz Football League

Football • 23 Mar

Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates after scoring a goal to make it 1-2 during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield on February 8, 2026 in Liverpool, United Kingdom. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt - AMA/Getty Im

Premier League: Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City recap

Manchester City keep their title hopes alive as they came from behind to turn their game against Liverpool on it's head in an extraordinary game at Anfield. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 08 Feb

Bryan Mbeumo of Manchester United shoots past Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford on February 07, 2026 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty I

Premier League: Manchester United 2-0 Tottenham recap

Manchester United claimed their fourth consecutive win against a Tottenham side who had to contend with an early red card for their captain Cristian Romero. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 07 Feb

Premier League midterm report card

Which Premier League teams are exceeding expectations, who's falling behind and who needs to knuckle down and do better? It's all here in this season's midterm report.

Soccer • 24 Dec 25

Hugo Ekitike of Liverpool scores his team's first goal past Lucas Perri of Leeds United during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Liverpool at Elland Road on December 06, 2025 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Molly Darlington/Getty Images)

Premier League: Leeds 3-3 Liverpool recap

Liverpool's problems continued at Elland Road after they threw away a 2-0 lead and then a 3-2 lead as Leeds United came from behind to claim a point. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 06 Dec 25

U.S. President Donald Trump receives the FIFA Peace Prize from FIFA President Gianni Infantino (R) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. The 2026 FIFA World Cup

FIFA 2026 World Cup draw as it happened

The draw for next summer's World Cup took place in Washington DC and with the Republic of Ireland still hoping to be at the tournament, they now know who they will play if they can qualify. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 05 Dec 25

A general interior view of match action at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, host venue of the FIFA World Cup 2026 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group A match between Internacional CF Miami and FC Porto at Mercedes-Benz Stadium on June 19, 2025 in Atlanta, Ge

2026 World Cup venues: City-by-city guide

The 2026 World Cup draw takes place on Friday where those nations qualified and those hoping to still qualify will learn their fate. Here's where they'll be playing.

Soccer • 04 Dec 25

Martin Zubimendi of Arsenal controls the ball whilst under pressure from Wilson Odobert of Tottenham Hotspur during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Tottenham Hotspur at Emirates Stadium on November 23, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Julia

Premier League: Arsenal 4-1 Tottenham Hotspur recap

Arsenal moved six points clear at the top of the Premier League after a comprehensive 4-1 victory over Tottenham. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 23 Nov 25