Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Munster outclassed by Cardiff in Wales

Munster were outclassed by a Cardiff Blues side who picked up their first win of the season with a 37-13 victory over the Irish province at the Arms Park.

Rugby • 22 Sep 18

Alexandre Lacazette and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang found the net

Persistent Arsenal register first away win under Emery

Arsenal lifted their awayday blues with a 3-2 Premier League victory at Cardiff.

Soccer • 02 Sep 18

Tomane to make Leinster bow against Blues

Joe Tomane will make his Leinster debut against the Cardiff Blues tomorrow in the Guinness Pro14.

Rugby • 30 Aug 18

Who will lift the Premier League trophy in May 2019?

Premier League preview: Can anybody dethrone Man City?

The new season kicks off this weekend, with Pep Guardiola's terrific Manchester City side still looking like they could leave the rest trailing in their wake.

Soccer • 10 Aug 18

Junior Hoilett was on target for Cardiff

Championship wrap: Cardiff keep up promotion push

Cardiff left it late but kept themselves on course for a Sky Bet Championship automatic promotion place with a 2-0 win at Norwich.

Soccer • 14 Apr 18

Wolves survive two missed Cardiff injury-time penalties

Cardiff missed two stoppage-time penalties as Wolves soared nine points clear at the top of the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 06 Apr 18

Burnett defeated Venezuelan Yonfrez Parejo in Cardiff.

Ryan Burnett defends title despite possible broken hand

Northern Ireland's Ryan Burnett made a successful first defence of his WBA bantamweight title by seeing off Venezuelan Yonfrez Parejo in Cardiff, despite suffering a suspected broken hand.

Boxing • 31 Mar 18

It was a very welcome win for Sunderland

Championship wrap: O'Shea & McGeady stun Derby

Cardiff closed to within three points of Sky Bet Championship pacesetters Wolves after beating relegation-battlers Burton 3-1 on Good Friday to extend their winning run to eight games.

Soccer • 31 Mar 18

Munster rest Slam contingent as Ulster recall Stockdale

Munster have rested all of their Ireland contingent from the Grand Slam win in England for tomorrow's clash with Scarlets, while Ulster recall two Twickenham heroes.

Rugby • 23 Mar 18

Tyson Fury has said he wants to fight again in 2018.

Hearn would love to see Joshua fight Fury next

Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn would love to see his fighter take on controversial former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury next year.

Boxing • 29 Oct 17

West Brom boss Pulis jokes about McClean revenge

West Brom boss and former Welsh international Tony Pulis has joked he is ready to bench James McClean after he ended his country's World Cup dreams.

Soccer • 13 Oct 17

James McClean struck for his 10th international goal in Cardiff

Match-winner James McClean on cloud nine

He is quickly becoming Ireland's main goal threat and Cardiff match-winner James McClean couldn't hide his delight as he helped his team into the World Cup play-offs.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Wales v Ireland as it happened

The Republic of Ireland booked their place in the World Cup play-offs with a heroic 1-0 victory over Wales. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 09 Oct 17

Jarrod Evans converted Willis Halaholo's try to give the Cardiff the points

Connacht undone late on by Cardiff

Cardiff Blues finally recorded their first win of the season as a last-ditch try from Willis Halaholo secured a dramatic win against Connacht.

Rugby • 23 Sep 17

Paulo Dybala of Juventus and Sergio Ramos of Real Madrid battle for possession

Recap: Champions League final

Real Madrid claimed their 12th Champions League title with a convincing 4-1 victory over Italian champions Juventus. See how it all unfolded here.

Soccer • 03 Jun 17

Closed roof for Champions League final in Cardiff

The roof of the Principality Stadium in Cardiff will be closed for the Champions League final between Real Madrid and Juventus for safety and security reasons, it has been announced.

Soccer • 26 May 17

Cardiff's Principality Stadium with the roof closed

Champions League final could be played under shut roof

This year's Champions League final in Cardiff could be played under a closed roof for the first time.

Soccer • 07 Apr 17

Paddy Jackson was among the try scorers for Ulster

Ulster drop vital points in Pro12 play-off push

Ulster's hopes of making the Guinness PRO12 play-offs suffered what could prove to be a fatal setback after they drew 24-24 with Cardiff Blues at the Kingspan Stadium which ended the province's run of six straight wins.

Rugby • 08 Apr 17

Ross Molony emerges from a sea of bodies after his decisive try

Ross Molony edges Leinster to gritty RDS victory

Ross Molony's 66th-minute try saw Leinster squeeze past Cardiff Blues for a nervy 22-21 Guinness Pro12 win at a sunny RDS.

Rugby • 25 Mar 17

Jamie Heaslip and CJ Stander are likely to be key figures in Cardiff

Ireland will play to their backrow strength, says Ward

RTÉ rugby analyst Tony Ward is looking forward to a great occasion in Cardiff tomorrow night and expects Ireland's game-plan to be largely based on their destructive backrow division.

Rugby • 10 Mar 17

Lee Hodson (L) of Rangers vies with Kieran Tierney during the Betfred Cup semi-final last October

On the box: Your guide to all the weekend sport on TV

Much more rugby, the Cats and Tipp and another Old Firm - it's your guide to the best of the weekend's sporting fare and a comprehensive guide to where to watch all the action.

Other sport • 11 Mar 17

Wales have named the same team to face Ireland that lost to Scotland last time out

Rob Howley names unchanged Wales team to face Ireland

Wales have named an unchanged team to face Ireland in their RBS Six Nations encounter in Cardiff on Friday night.

Rugby • 08 Mar 17

Devin Toner, Sean O'Brien and Paul O'Connell react to a Wayne Barnes decision in Cardiff two years ago.

Focus on Barnes as Ireland look to buck losing record

Ireland have lost more often under the watch of Friday night's referee Wayne Barnes than any other, but players will hope lessons are learned from the last visit to Cardiff.

Rugby • 07 Mar 17

Ulster secured the points away in Cardiff

Perfect Pienaar leads Ulster to win in Cardiff

An inspired Ruan Pienaar led Ulster to a 35-22 Guinness PRO12 victory over Cardiff Blues at the Arms Park.

Rugby • 03 Dec 16

John Muldoon (L) led by example for Connacht

Connacht hold off Blues to get back on track

Captain John Muldoon's man-of-the-match performance propelled Connacht to a hard-earned 18-7 Guinness PRO12 win over Cardiff Blues at the Sportsground.

Rugby • 25 Nov 16