Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Matthew Nelson's goal wasn't enough for Ireland

Ireland unable to stem English fightback in Amsterdam

Ireland were narrowly edged out by England at the EuroHockey Championships, as the favourites came from behind for a 2-1 quarter-final victory.

Hockey • 23 Aug 17

Wes Brown brings a wealth of experience to Ewood Park after almost 20 years in the professional game

Brown agrees deal with Blackburn

Former Manchester United and Sunderland defender Wes Brown has joined Blackburn until the end of the season.

Soccer • 21 Sep 16

N'Golo Kante made more tackles and interceptions than any other player in the Premier League last season

Ranieri wants warm welcome for Kante

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri hopes N'Golo Kante will get a hero's welcome when he makes his first return to the Foxes.

Soccer • 19 Sep 16

Paul Scholes won 11 league titles with Manchester United

Paul Scholes slates standard of Premier League

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes claims many Premier League clubs are so obsessed with making money they are sacrificing the quality of football being played on the pitch.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Sissoko snubs Everton to joins Tottenham

France midfielder Moussa Sissoko has signed for Tottenham on a five-year contract from Newcastle.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

David Luiz completes shock return to Chelsea

David Luiz has returned to Chelsea from Paris St Germain on a three-year contract.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Islam Slimani is a Leicester City player

Islam Slimani moves to Leicester for €30million

Leicester have announced the signing of Algeria striker Islam Slimani from Sporting Lisbon.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Jack Wilshere has joined Bournemouth in a surprise move

Cherries land Jack Wilshere from Arsenal

England international Jack Wilshere has joined Bournemouth on a season-long loan from Arsenal.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Hammers land defender Alvaro Arbeloa

Spain defender Alvaro Arbeloa has signed for West Ham on a one-year contract.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Mario Balotelli joins French outfit Nice

Liverpool misfit Mario Balotelli's miserable spell at Anfield is finally over after he completed a move to Nice.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Joe Hart heads Manchester City exodus

Joe Hart headed a quartet of high-profile departures from Manchester City as Pep Guardiola trimmed his squad on transfer deadline day.

Soccer • 06 Sep 16

Juan Cuadrado (right) returns to Juventus

Chelsea's Juan Cuadrado joins Juventus

Juan Cuadrado has rejoined Juventus on a three-year loan from Chelsea, who on Wednesday signed left-back Marcos Alonso from Fiorentina.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Sunderland sign striker Didier Ndong

Sunderland have broken their transfer record to sign Didier Ndong from Lorient.

Soccer • 31 Aug 16

Sergio Aguero could be banned for the Manchester derby

Sergio Aguero faces violent conduct charge

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero has been charged by the Football Association after appearing to elbow West Ham's Winston Reid.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

Arsenal complete deal for Valencia's Mustafi

Arsenal have confirmed the signing of Shkodran Mustafi from Valencia, following on from the signing of Lucas Perez of Deportivo.

Soccer • 30 Aug 16

Transfer digest: Chadli completes West Brom move

West Brom have signed Nacer Chadli from Tottenham for a club record fee of £13million.

Soccer • 29 Aug 16

Rashford struck the match-winner in injury time

Mourinho careful when to play Hull hero Rashford

Jose Mourinho said he would have to be careful about choosing when to put Marcus Rashford in his starting line-up after the teenage striker stepped off the bench to score a stoppage-time winner at Hull.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

Ozil celebrates Arsenal's third goal against Watford

Gunners secure first win with first-half blitz

A fine first half garnished by goals from Santi Cazorla, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil gave Arsenal a 3-1 win at Watford for their first Premier League victory of the season, easing the pressure on long-serving manager Arsene Wenger.

Soccer • 27 Aug 16

Antonio Conte is struggling to get in the players he wants

Chelsea boss concerned over lack of transfers

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte fears he could be left frustrated in his bid to strengthen the Blues squad before the transfer window closes.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Shkodran Mustafi is on the verge of joining Arsenal

Arsenal set to sign Valencia's Mustafi

Valencia defender Shkodran Mustafi is to undergo a medical at Arsenal on Friday ahead of a move to the Emirates Stadium.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Lucas Perez may be closing in on a move to Arsenal

Transfer news: Palace want three more players

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew hopes to bring in up to three more new players before the transfer window closes next week.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Simone Zaza looks set for a move to West Ham

West Ham agree deal for Juve's Zaza

West Ham expect to complete the signing of Simone Zaza from Juventus later on Friday.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Daniel Sturridge is not happy with being asked to play out wide at Liverpool

Klopp doesn't see Sturridge as a wide boy

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has no issue with Daniel Sturridge voicing his disappointment at being asked to play out wide and admits he has no intention of fielding him as a winger.

Soccer • 25 Aug 16

Joe Hart's Manchester City future remains unclear

Joe Hart remains coy over his future

Joe Hart blew kisses to fans and soaked up the adulation after returning to the Manchester City side for possibly the final time on Wednesday.

Soccer • 25 Aug 16

Daryl Janmaat has signed a four-year deal

Watford sign Dutch defender Janmaat from Newcastle

Watford have signed Netherlands defender Daryl Janmaat from Newcastle United on a four-year contract, the Premier League club announced today.

Soccer • 24 Aug 16