Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Joey Carbery had four successful kicks in the first half

Bordeaux too strong for Ulster with Carbery on song

Ulster saw their Champions Cup campaign come to an end in France as Bordeaux Begles registered a narrow victory, which included a brilliant first half performance by Joey Carbery.

Rugby • 06 Apr

Alberth Elis is recovering after surgery

Bordeaux's Elis recovering after serious head injury

Bordeaux forward Alberth Elis is recovering after undergoing surgery and being placed in an induced coma following a serious head injury during a league match, his family said in a statement shared by the Ligue 2 club.

Soccer • 29 Feb 24

Marcos Llorente was on the mark for Atletico

European wrap: Atletico stretch lead, PSG close in

Atletico Madrid stretched their lead in LaLiga to three points with a 5-0 rout of Eibar while rivals Real Madrid were held to a draw.

Soccer • 18 Apr 21

The France international joined Arsenal in 2010

Arsenal captain Koscielny completes Bordeaux move

Arsenal's Laurent Koscielny is to join Ligue 1 side Bordeaux in a deal worth around £5 million, it is understood.

Soccer • 06 Aug 19

Regis Sonnes is part of Ugo Mola's coaching team at Toulouse

'Hurling is the best game to develop players for rugby'

Declan Whooley spoke to Toulouse joint head coach Regis Sonnes, and those that worked with and played under him, about his two-year stay in west Cork on a different rugby journey

Rugby • 31 Dec 18

Thierry Henry left his role with Sky Sports to pursue his coaching career further

Thierry Henry set to take over at Bordeaux

Former France forward Thierry Henry has agreed to become coach of Bordeaux, broadcaster RMC Sport have reported.

Soccer • 22 Aug 18

Conor Murray shows his disappointment after the game

Van Graan: Munster 'will have to look at ourselves'

Munster head coach Johann van Graan says he is proud his players fought to the end in their Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Racing 92.

Rugby • 23 Apr 18

Dean: Madigan 'better off coming home'

Ian Madigan would be 'better off coming home', according to Ireland team manager Paul Dean as stories emerged linking the out-half to a switch from the Top 14 to England.

Six Nations • 20 Feb 17

Yoan Lesgourgues goes over for Bordeaux's first try

Ulster end Champions Cup campaign with home defeat

Ulster finished their disappointing European Champions Cup season in downbeat fashion as Bordeaux-Begles secured a hard-earned but deserved 26-22 victory at the Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 21 Jan 17

Paddy Jackson is close to becoming the perfect number 10, says Ulster assistant coach Joe Barakat

Jackson improvement highlighted in Ulster set-up

Paddy Jackson has been backed to prove he has "grown from a boy to a man" in Sunday's Champions Cup shoot-out with international rival Ian Madigan.

Rugby • 15 Oct 16

Germany beat Italy 4-1 in a friendly in Munich last March

RTÉ to show Germany v Italy heavyweight clash

Saturday’s Euro 2016 quarter-final clash between Germany and Italy will be shown live on RTÉ2 and RTÉ Player.

Euro 2016 • 28 Jun 16

This, believe it or not, is Seamus Coleman fouling Jan Vertonghen

Gallery: Republic of Ireland v Belgium

All the pictures from Ireland's Group E encounter in Bordeaux.

Euro 2016 • 18 Jun 16

The Monument aux Girondins is located in the heart of the city and will overlook the Fan Zone during Euro 2016

Feature: Ireland fans' guide to Bordeaux

Located in the south-west of France, Bordeaux hosts Ireland’s second Euro 2016 encounter as they take on Belgium at the Stade de Bordeaux.

Euro 2016 • 15 Jun 16

The Stade de France will host the opening fixture and final of Euro 2016

Feature: Euro 2016 stadium guide

Ed Leahy guides you through the 10 stadiums that will be hosting Euro 2016 action in France.

Euro 2016 • 07 Jun 16

Ian Madigan will make the switch to the Top 14 next summer

Ian Madigan to join Bordeaux at end of season

Ian Madigan said the "timing was right" to make the move to Bordeaux after confirming he will join the Top 14 side at the end of the season.

Rugby • 28 Dec 15

Scott Dann wheels away in celebration after scoring in Crystal Palace's 2-1 win at Anfield

Klopp confident Reds will shake off home struggles

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists he is not concerned by his side's home form ahead of tonight's Europa League visit of Bordeaux.

Soccer • 26 Nov 15

The powerful Cheick Diabate gave the Newcastle defence a torrid time as he bagged a brace in Bordeaux

Bordeaux dish out defeat to Newcastle

Cheick Diabate ensured Newcastle will have to take their chances in the draw for the knockout stages of the Europa League as Bordeaux finished top of Group D after recording a 2-0 victory.

Soccer • 06 Dec 12

Newcastle United's striker Papiss Cisse (r) scores his goal against Bordeaux

Papiss Cisse's goal helps Newcastle past Bordeaux

Papiss Cisse reminded the Newcastle fans of his quality with an impressive goal in tonight's 3-0 Europa League demolition of Bordeaux.

Soccer • 04 Oct 12

Bordeaux