Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

O'Brien loving life under Duff as he eyes FAI Cup run

Shelbourne attacker Aiden O'Brien does not believe that his side's FAI Cup quarter-final clash with Derry will have any bearing on the title race, regardless of who ultimately comes out on top.

Soccer • 11 Sep 24

Aiden O'Brien won his most recent Ireland cap against Georgia in March 2019

Shelbourne confirm signing of experienced O'Brien

Shelbourne have confirmed the signing of forward Aiden O'Brien, who has five senior caps for the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 13 Aug 24

Luxembourg, left, ridden by Ryan Moore wins the Fitzdares Royal Whip Stakes at the Curragh

'Maintenance work' for Luxembourg before Prix de 'Arc

Aidan O'Brien will just put Luxembourg through "maintenance work" between now and the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe.

Racing • 18 Sep 22

League One: O'Brien goals as Portsmouth edge Wigan

Substitute Aiden O'Brien put Wigan's promotion champagne on ice as Portsmouth staged a remarkable fightback to snatch a dramatic 3-2 victory over the League One leaders.

Soccer • 26 Apr 22

Aiden O'Brien celebrates his goal against Nottingham Forest

Ireland's Aiden O'Brien on the mark for Millwall

A stoppage-time equaliser from Republic of Ireland international Aiden O'Brien earned Millwall a dramatic point in a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest.

Soccer • 06 Dec 19

Japan (L) just got up ahead of Crystal Ocean

Japan gets up to win the Juddmonte at York

Japan edged out Crystal Ocean in a thrilling finish to the Juddmonte International Stakes at York.

Racing • 21 Aug 19

Murray Wallace celebrates scoring Millwall's winner

Millwall end Wimbledon run to reach quarter-finals

Murray Wallace's early header ensured that Millwall will be in the quarter-finals of the FA Cup for the second time in three years and ended AFC Wimbledon's record-breaking run in the competition.

Soccer • 16 Feb 19

Richie Towell scored again for Rotherham

Championship wrap: Towell and O'Brien on the mark

A full round-up of the action across the water.

Soccer • 08 Dec 18

The Republic of Ireland's grim 2018 by the numbers

2018 has been a year to forget for Martin O'Neill and his Republic of Ireland team. We run the rule over the numbers as to why.

Soccer • 20 Nov 18

Ireland will play on the front foot against Wales

Robinson and O'Brien named in attacking Ireland side

Callum Robinson and Aiden O'Brien start for Ireland as Martin O'Neill named a largely unchanged side for tonight's Nations League clash with Wales at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Trio of wins for O'Brien at Newmarket

Fairyland narrowly denied The Mackem Bullet for a second time this season in a thrilling climax to the Juddmonte Cheveley Park Stakes at Newmarket.

Racing • 29 Sep 18

Martin O'Neill believes Harry Arter will return to the Irish fold

O'Neill hopes for Rice return & Arter 'reconciliation'

Martin O'Neill has not given up hope of having Declan Rice, Harry Arter and Seamus Coleman back for the Nations League double-header next month.

Soccer • 13 Sep 18

Aiden O'Brien is mobbed by his team-mates after his goal

'I wanted to give everything for the badge & nation'

An overjoyed Aiden O'Brien said he wants to lead the Republic of Ireland line for years to come after scoring on his full international debut against Poland.

Soccer • 12 Sep 18

Daryl Murphy breaks the deadlock against Newcastle

Carabao Cup wrap: Murphy helps Forest sink Newcastle

Former Republic of Ireland frontman Daryl Murphy set Nottingham Forest on their way to a Carabao Cup second-round defeat of his former Newcastle United.

Soccer • 30 Aug 18

Alan Browne is mobbed by his teammates after giving his side the lead

Championship wrap: Browne, Murphy and O'Brien on target

Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Browne was the match winner for Preston as they got their season off to an ideal start with a 1-0 win at home to QPR.

Soccer • 04 Aug 18

US Navy Flag has more to find on this season's form so far

O'Brien bidding for Guineas win number 12

Aidan O'Brien is hoping decent ground conditions will see Gustav Klimt and US Navy Flag show their true colours in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Racing • 25 May 18

Sergei Prokofiev stormed to victory in the Coolmore War Command Rochestown Stakes at Naas

Sergei Prokofiev lives up to the billing at Naas

Sergei Prokofiev had little trouble landing the odds in the Coolmore War Command Rochestown Stakes at Naas.

Racing • 20 May 18

Aiden O'Brien celebrating one of his goals for Millwall

FA Cup round-up: Irish players on the mark

A round-up of all the key games from today's FA Cup action.

Soccer • 06 Jan 18

Aiden O'Brien has been kept in the Ireland squad

McGoldrick culled as O'Neill backs O'Brien for Denmark

Richard Keogh and James McCarthy will play no part in the Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Denmark, while Martin O'Neill has given rookie striker Aiden O'Brien the nod ahead of David McGoldrick in his trimmed down squad.

Soccer • 06 Nov 17

US Navy Flag, under Ryan Moore, on his way to victory

O'Brien a single top-level win away from making history

Aidan O'Brien moved to within one winner of matching Bobby Frankel's top-flight world record haul as US Navy Flag landed the Darley Dewhurst Stakes at Newmarket.

Racing • 14 Oct 17

Daryl Murphy: 'It helps if you know someone's game but we train together every day.'

Daryl Murphy confident he can click with the new boys

Daryl Murphy feels ready to adapt to any striking partner he's paired with should he get the nod against Moldova, with the chances of a new face coming into the reckoning increasing daily.

Soccer • 04 Oct 17

Sean Maguire in Ireland training on Monday

Westwood ruled out but Arter is on track to return

Keiren Westwood has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales, but Harry Arter is confident he'll be ready to go after struggling with an Achilles injury.

Soccer • 02 Oct 17

US Navy Flag strikes a blow for O'Brien at Newmarket

US Navy Flag put up a gutsy performance to lead home a one-two for Aidan O'Brien in the Juddmonte Middle Park Stakes at Newmarket.

Racing • 30 Sep 17

Sean Maguire has again been named in Martin O'Neill's provisional squad

Scene set for a fresh face to make themselves a hero

Injuries may have forced his hand to an extent, but the sight of fresh attacking options in Martin O'Neill's provisional squad for the looming World Cup qualifiers against Moldova and Wales at least offered a glimpse of the direction this crop could take.

Soccer • 27 Sep 17

Championship round-up: Meyler and McGoldrick on target

Republic of Ireland duo David Meyler and David McGoldrick both hit crucial goals for their side in the Championship on Saturday.

Soccer • 16 Sep 17