Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

'Australia, Canada and Nigeria is a tough group but I really believe there is nothing to fear in this'

Tough group but 'nothing to fear' for Ireland - Fallon

Australia, Canada and Nigeria represent tough opposition for Republic of Ireland at next year's 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup but Vera Pauw's side need not fear that trio according to Lisa Fallon.

Soccer • 25 Oct 22

FIFA President Gianni Infantino with host Ana Jurka during Thursday's announcement

FIFA announces 16 host cities for 2026 World Cup

FIFA has announced the 16 host cities for the 2026 World Cup, which will be staged in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Soccer • 16 Jun 22

Canada beat USA in the semi-finals to reach the decider

Tokyo 2020: Sweden & Canada ask for soccer final delay

Sweden and Canada have asked Olympic organisers to move what is expected to be a closely-fought women's gold-medal soccer match on Friday at Tokyo's Olympic Stadium to later in the day to avoid the sweltering heat of the Japanese summer.

Olympics • 04 Aug 21

The Principality Stadium will be able to hold 10,000 fans

Wales to let 10,000 fans at sporting events from Monday

Wales' summer rugby Tests are among sporting events in the country set to benefit from further easing of Covid-19 lockdown restrictions by the Welsh Government.

Rugby • 04 Jun 21

Raptors and the Orlando Magic tip off at Tampa's Amalie Arena on 31 January

Toronto Raptors to play remaining home games in Florida

NBA's Toronto Raptors will play the remainder of their home games this season in Tampa, Florida due to the ongoing Covid-19 travel restrictions between Canada and the United States, the team has announced.

US Sport • 11 Feb 21

Rob Howley: "It's very similar to my past experience coaching in Wales."

Rob Howley takes up coaching role with Canada

Rob Howley will begin rebuilding his coaching career with Canada after being appointed senior assistant to Canucks boss Kingsley Jones.

Rugby • 23 Sep 20

OFI CEO Sherrard: Tokyo 2020 'likely to be postponed'

Olympic Federation of Ireland CEO Peter Sherrard has said he believes that the Tokyo 2020 Olympics are likely to be postponed.

Paris 2024 • 23 Mar 20

The Spanish team celebrate with the trophy

Nadal secures Davis Cup victory as Spain beat Canada

Rafael Nadal sealed Spain's first Davis Cup title since 2011 on home soil in Madrid but it was Roberto Bautista Agut who stole the show with an emotional victory just three days after the death of his father.

Tennis • 24 Nov 19

Ireland Tokyo-bound after Donnybrook drama

Ireland have qualified for the 2020 Olympics following the most dramatic of finishes against Canada in Dublin.

Hockey • 03 Nov 19

Recap: Ireland beat Canada to qualify for Olympics

Relive the action from Donnybrook as Ireland Women take on Canada Women in the second leg of their Olympic qualifier

Hockey • 03 Nov 19

Ireland and Canada will do battle again on Sunday evening

Ireland fail to break down Canada but all to play for

Ireland Women started their FIH Olympic qualifier play-off with a hard-fought 0-0 draw with Canada Women in dreadful conditions at Energia Park in Dublin.

Hockey • 03 Nov 19

Recap: Ireland and Canada stalemate in downpour

Relive the action from Donnybrook as Ireland Women took on Canada Women in the first leg of their hockey Olympic qualifier.

Hockey • 02 Nov 19

Dancer insists Ireland will adopt attacking approach

Ireland coach Sean Dancer hopes his charges will fully embrace his attacking philosophy when they face Canada in their two-legged Olympic qualifier in Dublin this weekend.

Hockey • 31 Oct 19

O'Flanagan: We know we can achieve on world stage

Ahead of Ireland's two-legged Olympic qualifier against Canada in Dublin this weekend, Anna O'Flanagan reflected on the highs and lows she has experienced in attempting to realise her Olympic dream.

Hockey • 31 Oct 19

Recap: Ireland's Olympic bid ends in agonising loss

All the action, as it happened, in Ireland's controversial sudden death shootout loss to Canada in Vancouver.

Hockey • 27 Oct 19

Eugene Magee (L) and Jonathan Bell react after losing to Canada

Drama and heartbreak as Ireland miss out on Olympics

Ireland's men's hockey team missed out on a place in Tokyo 2020 in heartbreaking, contentious fashion after a late penalty decision by the officials led to a shootout in which Canada prevailed, ending the Green Machine's Olympic hopes.

Hockey • 28 Oct 19

John McKee attempts to evade a whole host of Canada players

Ireland primed for second leg of Olympic play-off

Ireland are just hours away from securing a spot at Tokyo 2020 after a claiming a 5-3 advantage over Canada in the first leg of their Olympic qualifier in Vancouver on Saturday night.

Hockey • 27 Oct 19

Ireland players celebrate their win in Canada

Recap: Canada 3-5 Ireland

All the action, as it happened, in the first match of Ireland's two-legged Olympic play-off against Canada at Rutledge Field in Vancouver.

Hockey • 26 Oct 19

Sean Murray (pictured) and Shane O'Donoghue both bagged braces in British Columbia

First blood to Ireland in Olympic play-off

Ireland's men are well in contention for a place in Tokyo after a 5-3 victory over Canada in an entertaining first leg of the sides' Olympic Hockey play-off in Vancouver on Saturday.

Hockey • 26 Oct 19

Rio 2016 left Shane O'Donoghue hungry for more Olympic experiences

Ireland team bid to realise Olympic dream in Canada

A two-legged play-off will decide the Olympic fate of Ireland's men's side this weekend, with Darragh Maloney set to be joined on commentary duties by Sarah Scott for both games, which will be streamed live on the RTÉ News Now app and the RTÉ Player.

Hockey • 25 Oct 19

Ireland leave no margin for error after Canada defeat

Ireland lost to Canada at the T20 World Cup Qualifier in Abu Dhabi, with automatic qualification for next year's tournament now relying on winning their remaining games and hoping for favourable results elsewhere.

Cricket • 23 Oct 19

The Namibia and Canada encounter did not have any implication for qualification, with the two sides sitting at the bottom of the group

Another one bites the dust as Namibia Canada cancelled

The Pool B clash between Namibia and Canada in Kamaishi has been cancelled following Typhoon Hagibis.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 13 Oct 19

Ireland are looking to make consecutive Olympic Games

Men's hockey squad named for Olympic qualifier

Head coach Mark Tumilty has announced the Irish squad which will travel to Vancouver for an Olympic qualifier double header against Canada at the end of this month.

Hockey • 08 Oct 19