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Basketball: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks to the media during a press conference at the St. Regis Hotel
New York, NY 9/10/2025
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NBA and FIBA to discuss European basketball league

The NBA and world governing body FIBA have announced they will advance with plans for a new European league in January.

Men's Super League: Ballincollig beat Belfast Star

Ballincollig moved into the outright lead at the top of the Domino's Men's Super League, following an 84-81 road win at Belfast Star in a top-of-the-table clash.

Basketball • 21 Dec

19 January 2025; Samantha Haiby of Killester BC during the Basketball Ireland Paudie O'Connor National Cup final match between Killester and FloMAX Liffey Celtics at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Women's Super League: Killester cruise past Waterford

Killester held firmly on to their place at the summit of the Domino's Women's Super League, following an emphatic 82-63 triumph over SETU Waterford Wildcats to move to 8-1 for the season.

Basketball • 21 Dec

Killester and Ballincollig top Super League table

Killester handed Belfast Star just their second defeat of the Domino's Men's Super League season in a 29-point victory in the IWA, while Ballincollig beat Flexachem KCYMS to join them at the top of the table.

Basketball • 14 Dec

Ballincollig (white) v Belfast Star in National Cup quarter-finals

Ballincollig, Tralee, UCD & Celtics into NC semi-finals

Ballincollig, Garvey's Tralee Warriors, UCD Marian and Limerick Celtics advanced to the Domino's MSL National Cup semi-finals following victories over Belfast Star, Killester, Flexachem KCYMS and St Vincent's respectively on Saturday.

Basketball • 07 Dec

30 November 2025; Adrian O'Sullivan of Ireland in action against Andrej Magdevski of Macedonia during the FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers Group A match between Ireland and North Macedonia at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin. Photo by Shauna Cli

Ireland push North Macedonia all the way but fall short

Ireland pushed Group A top seeds North Macedonia all the way, before eventually succumbing 88-76 in their FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers Group A contest at the National Basketball Arena.

Basketball • 30 Nov

Taiwo Badmus of Ireland during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first round match between Ireland and Switzerland at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght

Ireland fall to Luxembourg loss in EuroBasket clash

Ireland fell to a 89-77 defeat to Luxembourg in their FIBA EuroBasket 2029 Pre-Qualifiers opener at Centre National Sportif and Culturel d'Coque.

Basketball • 27 Nov

24 November 2024; Sean Flood of Ireland reacts during the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first round match between Ireland and Kosovo at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sportsfile

Flood targeting two wins as Zona welcomes Irish chance

Irish captain Seán Flood and new forward Matt Zona spoke to RTÉ Sport ahead of their Euro double-header against Luxembourg and North Macedonia.

Basketball • 27 Nov

1 July 2025; Michael Bree is announced as the new Basketball Ireland senior men's head coach at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin. Photo by Shauna Clinton/Sportsfile

Busy Bree ready for Euro double-header after squad meet

New Ireland head coach Michael Bree is preparing for his first two games in charge - away to Luxembourg on Thursday and at home to North Macedonia on Sunday.

Basketball • 24 Nov

St Vincent's v Neptune in the Men's Super League

Ballincollig keep pace with Belfast, Trinity joint top

Ballincollig pulled off wins over both UCC Demons and EJ Sligo All-Stars to stay just one game behind Belfast Star at the top of the Domino's Men's Super League table while Trinity Meteors joined Killester and Killarney at the top of the Domino's Women's Super League.

Basketball • 24 Nov

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 12: Matt Zona #25 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish drives to the basket in the first half against Tyzhaun Claude #12 of the Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets in the First Round of the ACC Men's Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena o

Zona in Ireland squad for EuroBasket pre-qualifiers

New Ireland head coach Michael Bree has named US-born Matt Zona in his squad for next week's FIBA EuroBasket 2029 pre-qualifiers against Luxembourg and North Macedonia.

Basketball • 20 Nov

Bridget Herlihy of Ireland in action against Shir Scoti Tirosh, left, and Dorian Dahan Sujic of Israel during the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Group A match between Israel and Ireland at Komandas Sporta Spelu Halle in Riga, Lativa. (Photo By Ok

Ireland suffer qualifier defeat to Israel in over-time

Ireland were defeated 93-86 by Israel in their EuroBasket 2027 qualifier in Riga but only after over-time in a tense and competitive contest.

Basketball • 18 Nov

10 November 2024; The Ireland team stand for the national anthems before the FIBA Women's Europe Eurobasket 2025 Championship qualifier match between Ireland and Israel at the Rimi Olympic Centre in Riga, Latvia. Photo by Oksana Dzadan/Sportsfile

Ireland set for another tense encounter with Israel

Fresh from their stunning FIBA Women's EuroBasket victory over Group A top seeds Bosnia and Herzegovina, Ireland are back in action in a game where much of the focus will be on non-sporting matters.

Basketball • 18 Nov

Men's Super League: Belfast Star bounce back in style

Belfast Star recovered from their first loss of the Domino's Men's Super League season with an 11-point victory over second-place Griffith College Éanna on Sunday.

Basketball • 16 Nov

FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Round 1, National Basketball Arena, Dublin 15/11/2025Ireland vs Bosnia & HerzegovinaHazel Flynn of Ireland in actionMandatory Credit ©INPHO/James Lawlor

Ireland shock Bosnia and Herzegovina

Ireland put in an offensive and defensive masterclass to defeat Group A top seeds Bosnia and Herzegovina 94-67 and register Ireland's first win since the team's return to FIBA Women's EuroBasket in 2021.

Basketball • 15 Nov

Edel Thornton of Ireland in action against Anne Simon of Luxenbourg during the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 Qualifiers Group A match between Ireland and Luxembourg at the National Basketball Arena in Dublin

Ireland beaten by Luxembourg in EuroBasket qualifier

Ireland suffered a heavy defeat to Luxembourg, 69-53, in their opening Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifier at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght.

Basketball • 12 Nov

Edel Thornton will line out against Luxembourg

Ireland aim high and target winning EuroBasket series

Ireland begin their FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifying campaign at home to Luxembourg on Wednesday with Edel Thornton targeting a winning series.

Basketball • 12 Nov

Claire Melia won a silver medal in the FIBA Euro Cup in April

Melia returns for Irish Euro qualifiers

Claire Melia is set to make her first appearance for Ireland since claiming a silver medal with BAXI Ferrol in the FIBA Euro Cup after James Weldon named his 12-person squad for the FIBA Women's EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers.

Basketball • 10 Nov

Brooke Kane on the ball for Liffey Celtics

Women's Super League: Liffey Celtics claim first win

FloMAX Liffey Celtics claimed their first win of the season in a narrow 66-65 victory over Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell.

Basketball • 02 Nov

Latrell Jossell holding a basketball in one hand towards the camera.

Men's Super League: Four on the spin for Ballincollig

Ballincollig made it four wins in a row with a thrilling 97-96 victory over Griffith College Éanna, continuing their impressive turnaround after starting the season 0-2.

Basketball • 02 Nov

Men's Super League: Belfast's star still on the rise

Belfast Star make it three wins in a row with a comeback win against Limerick Celtics in the Men's Super League.

Basketball • 19 Oct

Sarah Hickey of SETU Waterford Wildcats (L) against Trinity Meteors, Women's Superleague, October 2025

Women's Super League: Killester & St Paul's unbeaten

Killester went joint-top of the Domino's Women's Super League alongside Utility Trust St Paul's after defeating Gurranbraher Credit Union Brunell 74-61.

Basketball • 19 Oct

TAMPERE, FINLAND - AUGUST 27: Great Britain team pose for a group photo before the game against Lithuania of the Group B FIBA Eurobasket 2025 game between Great Britain v Lithuania at Nokia Arena on August 27, 2025 in Tampere, Finland. (Photo by Filip Vir

FIBA suspends Britain from international competition

Britain's men's basketball team has been suspended from international competitions by the sport's global governing body FIBA.

Basketball • 15 Oct

Rapolas Buivydas of Ireland before the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 European Pre-Qualifiers first round match between Ireland and Azerbaijan at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin.

Men's Super League: Belfast Star sparkle again

Belfast Star enjoyed a second straight win in the Domino's Men's Super League with a comprehensive 112-76 victory over Energywise Ireland Neptune.

Basketball • 19 Oct

Michelle Clarke of Killester BC during the Basketball Ireland Paudie O'Connor National Cup final match between Killester and FloMAX Liffey Celtics at the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght, Dublin.

Women's Super League: Trio maintain perfect starts

Killester, Gurranabraher Credit Union Brunell and Trinity Meteors all maintained a perfect start to the Domino's Women's Super League this weekend.

Basketball • 12 Oct