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Rob Wright

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Georgia v Republic of Ireland: All You Need to Know

Whisper it quietly but there's a new-found optimism surrounding Mick McCarthy's Ireland side, who travel to Georgia in expectation, rather than hope, for their Euro 2020 qualifier.
Soccer • 11 Oct 19

Limited options and tough choices in defence for Mick

A bad 24-hours for Mick McCarthy means that he looks likely to be without his two first-choice centre-backs for next month's crucial Euro 2020 qualifier double-header with Georgia and Switzerland.
Soccer • 26 Sep 19

New Zealand 23-13 South Africa - recap

New Zealand turned in a display worthy of champions as they boxed clever to claim a 23-13 victory over South Africa in their World Cup opener. See how it all unfolded here.
Rugby • 21 Sep 19

Japan 30-10 Russia: recap

The 2019 World Cup has been officially opened and up hosts Japan had to work hard for victory over a battling Russian side. See how it unfolded here.
Rugby • 20 Sep 19

Ireland 3-1 Bulgaria - recap

The Republic of Ireland claimed a 3-1 international friendly over Bulgaria with capped players like Josh Cullen, Jack Byrne and James Collins all pressing their case for a more permanent place in the squad.
Soccer • 10 Sep 19

Conor Hourihane and a tale of tweet redemption

Having worked and battled his way from League Two to the Premier League, Conor Hourihane is eager to make the most of his time at the top, and that includes helping Ireland to Euro 2020.
Soccer • 04 Sep 19

Liverpool 3-1 Arsenal - recap

Liverpool continued their 100% start to the Premier League with a convincing victory over Arsenal. See how it all unfolded here.
Soccer • 24 Aug 19

Liverpool 4-1 Norwich - recap

The Premier League is back and last season's runners-up Liverpool got off to a winning start with a 4-1 victory over newly promoted Norwich. See how it all unfolded here.
Soccer • 09 Aug 19

Slovan Bratislava to provide a stern test for Dundalk

Dundalk are looking to bounce back from the disappointment of their exit from the Champions League qualifiers but while they drop down to the Europa League, the level of challenge they face remains high.
Soccer • 06 Aug 19

Preview: Dundalk dare to dream in Azerbaijan

Dundalk head coach Vinny Perth has told his side they must "dare to dream" as they prepare for their biggest game of the season.
Soccer • 31 Jul 19

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