Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Maro Itoje suffered a knee injury at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday

Jones confident England can cope without Itoje

England face an anxious wait to discover the extent of lock Maro Itoje's knee injury, but head coach Eddie Jones said they have enough depth in the squad to cope with his potential absence from the remainder of the Six Nations championship.

Rugby • 04 Feb 19

Abbotstown is one of the three Irish bases recommended by UEFA for Euro 2020

UEFA recommend three Irish bases for Euro 2020

Carton House, Portmarnock Hotel and Golf Links and the FAI National Training Centre in Abbotstown are the three Irish bases recommended by UEFA for Euro 2020.

Soccer • 01 Feb 19

John Mitchell: 'It's our aim to win the Six Nations'

Mitchell believes Ireland will try to bore England

England's defence coach John Mitchell believes Ireland will "try and bore the s*** out of us" in their Six Nations encounter on Saturday.

Rugby • 29 Jan 19

Owen Farrell was withdrawn from Saracens' home European Champions Cup match against Glasgow on Saturday to have a minor procedure on his thumb

Farrell could make Ireland clash after thumb surgery

England captain Owen Farrell has had surgery on an injured thumb just two weeks before their Six Nations opener with champions Ireland in Dublin but is still expected to be fit to play.

Rugby • 19 Jan 19

An Ireland XI will take on a team of Liverpool legends at the Aviva

Sean Cox fundraising game set for the Aviva Stadium

An Ireland Legends XI will take on a team of Liverpool Legends at the Aviva Stadium in April, in aid of SupportSeán, the Sean Cox appeal.

Soccer • 11 Jan 19

Girvan Dempsey (L) with Tadgh Furlong back in 2015

Girvan will have more tricks up his sleeve - Furlong

Tadgh Furlong expects Bath's attack coach Girvan Dempsey to have a few tricks up his sleeve for their trip to take on Leinster at the Aviva Stadium in the Heineken Champions Cup this Saturday.

Rugby • 12 Dec 18

Denmark manager Aage Hareide (L) with assistant manager Jon Dahl Tomasson before last year's World Cup play-off in Dublin

'You can't change the players' - Danes ready for Dublin

Denmark assistant manager Jon Dahl Tomasson said he's looking forward to another battle with the Republic of Ireland following the Euro 2020 qualifying draw in Dublin.

Soccer • 02 Dec 18

"I've got wiser and got a bit more perspective on life"

Experienced McCarthy has 2020 vision for Irish position

With a definitive succession plan already in place before he even starts his new job, Mick McCarthy is in uncharted territory with Ireland, but he's saying all the right things at the moment.

Soccer • 26 Nov 18

Andrew Conway scored a hat-trick in Ireland's 57-14 win over the USA in the Aviva Stadium last night

Advice from teammates launching Conway to new heights

Ireland's hat-trick hero Andrew Conway revealed that ahead of the USA game he spoke with his teammates about where his game could improve.

Rugby • 25 Nov 18

Tadhg Beirne will be looking to win his fourth Ireland cap this weekend

Beirne champing at the bit to lay down Ireland marker

Tadhg Beirne will be ready to stake his second-row claim when Ireland face the USA, according to Munster team-mate Niall Scannell.

Rugby • 21 Nov 18

Martin O'Neill's future could be in the balance

O'Neill holds crunch talks with the FAI - report

Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill held talks with the FAI on Tuesday evening to discuss his future.

Soccer • 21 Nov 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

Conor Murray has returned to full training with Munster

Munster have confirmed that scrumhalf Conor Murray has returned to full team training ahead of their Pro14 game away to Zebre on Sunday.

Rugby • 19 Nov 18

Jacob Stockdale bagged his 12th try in just 14 caps

Stockdale still trying to comprehend his rapid rise

Ireland wing sensation Jacob Stockdale "can't believe" his meteoric two-year rise from television fan to New Zealand conqueror.

Rugby • 19 Nov 18

Ireland get put through their paces at Carton House

Schmidt out to sink All Blacks in 'spiky' battle

Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt hopes his side meet the New Zealand's physicality head-on this weekend in what he expects to be a spiky affair at the Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 16 Nov 18

Ireland last travelled to New Zealand in 2012

Ireland set for 2022 New Zealand tour - report

It is reported today that Ireland will undertake a three-match Test series in New Zealand in 2022.

Rugby • 14 Nov 18

'His work-rate, his attention to detail, his positioning and his communication'

Jackman: 'Kearney probably doesn't get the credit'

Bernard Jackman believes that Rob Kearney does not get the credit that he deserves for his consistent performances in an Ireland jersey.

Rugby • 08 Nov 18

Addison: Soccer-mad Pumas have danger all over the park

Will Addison says Argentina's obsession with soccer is evident in the talents of their rugby players, and warned Ireland the Pumas' lethal back line are capable of producing dancing feet and precision kicking.

Rugby • 06 Nov 18

Stephen Kenny celebrates in the dressing room

Another cup final defeat was unthinkable for Kenny

Dundalk manager Stephen Kenny admitted that the journey back to the Louth town would have been unbearable without being in possession of the FAI Cup.

Soccer • 04 Nov 18

Patrick McEleney headed Dundalk back into the lead

FAI Cup final Cork 1-2 Dundalk: recap

Patrick McEleney's headed goal and a stunning fingertip save from Gary Rodgers proved to be the difference between Dundalk and Cork as the Lilywhites completed the double at the Aviva Stadium. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 04 Nov 18

'We went from winning a treble to losing 5-0 on live TV [ in the 2016 final]. It just shows how quick things can turn around'

FAI Cup Preview: Double and treble title glory on offer

Wexford Youths and Peamount United will do battle in the FAI Cup final on Sunday.

Soccer • 03 Nov 18

'We want to start on the front foot to try and win the game'

Ben Davies ready for 'intense' battle against Ireland

Ben Davies expects another full-blooded Dublin clash between the Republic of Ireland and Wales in the Nations League.

Soccer • 16 Oct 18

Liverpool were comfortable winners two months ago

Ancelotti wary of Liverpool threat after Dublin mauling

Ahead of their Champions League meeting on Wednesday, coach Carlo Ancelotti admitted Napoli's pre-season friendly hammering by Liverpool in Dublin highlighted exactly how not to play against Jurgen Klopp's side.

Soccer • 02 Oct 18

'I like him a lot and I'm happy we have him in our squad.'

Klopp hails Cork's Kelleher as 'outstanding talent'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has hailed Cork goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher as an "outstanding talent" following his side's 5-0 win over Napoli at the Aviva Stadium.

Soccer • 04 Aug 18

Matteo Guendouzi celebrates winning after Alex Iwobi scores the winning penalty

Arsenal edge Chelsea in shootout after Dublin draw

Arsenal got the better of Chelsea on penalties in the sides' International Champions Cup clash in Dublin.

Soccer • 01 Aug 18