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Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward reacts after her side's defeat in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Ward: I feel like somebody's stabbed me in the heart

As the anguish of a cruel defeat subsided a little, Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward could talk up the pride she felt in her side's impressive performanc against France.

Soccer • 4 hrs

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 03: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Arne Slot, Manager of Liverpool, reacts during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Liverpool at Molineux on March 03, 2026 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo b

Slot laments Liverpool's bluntness after latest setback

Liverpool boss Arne Slot admits their late 2-1 defeat to Wolves was "another setback" in a disappointing Premier League campaign.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Melvine Malard of France celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Malard sinks the Girls in Green on night of high drama

The Republic of Ireland suffered an agonising 2-1 defeat to France in their opening World Cup qualifier at Tallaght Stadium tonight, cursing the gods after a remarkable climax.

Soccer • 4 hrs

Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konate reacts during the 2-1 defeat to Wolves

Liverpool left stunned by late Wolves show

Andre scored a last-gasp winner as Wolves stunned Liverpool 2-1 and earned back-to-back wins in the Premier League for the first time since April 2025.

Soccer • 3 hrs

Bournemouth's Ryan Christie rounds Caoimhin Kelleher but fails to finish at Vitality Stadium

Kelleher returns for Brentford in Vitality stalemate

Republic of Ireland international Caoimhín Kelleher returned to the Brentford starting lineup in their goalless draw with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium.

Soccer • 4 hrs

Republic of Ireland striker Emily Murphy in action against France goalkeeper Constance Picaud

'We deserved more' – Murphy on French defeat

Republic of Ireland striker Emily Murphy admitted the valiant defeat to France "stings" but insists there is plenty to build on for their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Soccer • 5 hrs

Filipe Luis sacked by Flamengo after winning 8-0

Former Chelsea defender Filipe Luis has been sacked as Flamengo boss despite winning his last game in charge 8-0.

Soccer • 4 hrs

1 February 2025; Fin Smith of England before the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and England at Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

England make nine changes after Ireland drubbing

Steve Borthwick has reacted to England's Guinness Six Nations slump by completing a radical overhaul of his team to face Italy including the return of Fin Smith at fly-half as part of a whole new back line.

Rugby • 11 hrs

World Cup qualifier recap: Rep of Ireland 2-1 France

Substitute Melvine Malard struck twice in the second half after Katie McCabe's opener gave Ireland a 1-0 interval lead over France in Tallaght. Here is how the game unfolded.

Soccer • 5 hrs

No captaincy role for Chin for first time in a decade

Jack O'Connor is the new Wexford hurling captain with talisman Lee Chin not in a captaincy or vice-captain role for the Yellowbellies for the first time in a decade.

Hurling • 10 hrs

LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND - MARCH 03: Rebecca McKenna of Northern Ireland controls the ball whilst under pressure from Riola Xhemaili of Switzerland during the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup Qualifier match between Switzerland and Northern Ireland at Stade de la

World Cup wrap: North slip to defeat in Switzerland

Northern Ireland slipped to a 2-0 defeat against Switzerland in their World Cup qualification opener in Lausanne.

Soccer • 4 hrs

14 December 2025; Caoimhe Perdue of Ireland celebrates after scoring her side's first goal during the FIH Women's Hockey Pro League match between Ireland and England at the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Ireland heading for semis after holding on versus Japan

Ireland picked up a second FIH Hockey World Cup qualifier win, beating Japan 2-1 in a close affair this evening in Chile.

Hockey • 4 hrs

What the numbers say about Ireland's lineout efficiency

Neil Treacy is joined in studio by Bernard Jackman and Brett Igoe as we look ahead to Ireland's Guinness Six Nations meeting with Wales at Aviva Stadium on Saturday.

Rugby • 14 hrs

A general view inside the Republic of Ireland dressing room before the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier match between Republic of Ireland and France at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Team news: Brosnan and Connolly back in to face France

Megan Connolly goes straight back into the Republic of Ireland starting XI for their opening World Cup qualifier against world No 7-ranked France at Tallaght Stadium tonight, with Courtney Brosnan and Anna Patten also handed starts.

Soccer • 8 hrs

Tyler Toland, left, and Emily Murphy during a Republic of Ireland women training session at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Preview: Narrow margins for ambitious Girls in Green

The Republic of Ireland welcome France to Tallaght Stadium tonight aiming to pull off a shock World Cup qualifier victory.

Soccer • 10 hrs

Ireland unlikely to change things against Wales

Ireland face Wales at the Aviva Stadium this weekend, looking to build on their historic win over England last time out.

Rugby • 17 hrs

Ballygunner players celebrate after winning 2026 All-Ireland club hurling final

Ballygunner dominate club team of the year selection

Ballygunner's status as the dominant force in club hurling has been reinforced by the selection of eight of their players on the AIB GAA club hurling team of the year.

Hurling • 9 hrs

Arteta upset Arsenal don't score more from corner-kicks

Mikel Arteta says he is upset that Arsenal do not score more goals from corners.

Soccer • 10 hrs

Santiago - 2026 FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers06 Korea v Ireland (Pool B)Picture: Gregory Williams player of Ireland celebrates with teammates after scoring the team’s first goal COPYRIGHT WORLDSPORTPICS Rodrigo JaramilloNo archive allowed

Ireland sizzle against Korea in Santiago

Ireland recorded a second consecutive victory at the FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifiers in Chile with a resounding 6-1 win over Korea to guarantee themselves a place in the semi-finals.

Hockey • 9 hrs

CARDIFF, WALES - FEBRUARY 21: Eddie James of Wales looks dejected after George Turner of Scotland (obscured) scores his team's fourth try during the Guinness Six Nations 2026 match between Wales and Scotland at Principality Stadium on February 21, 2026 in

Underdogs Wales ready to 'have a go' - James

Eddie James says Wales will take a front-foot approach against Ireland, despite being Guinness Six Nations underdogs.

Rugby • 10 hrs

Marine Nationale was an ultra-impressive winner of the Champion Chase last season

Marine Nationale to miss Cheltenham Festival

Marine Nationale will not defend his crown in the BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival next week after suffering a setback.

Racing • 16 hrs

Benjamin Sesko of Manchester United celebrates his goal to make it 2-1 during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Crystal Palace at Old Trafford in Manchester, United Kingdom, on March 1, 2026. (Photo by Mark Cosgrove/News Images/NurPho

Carrick: United won't get carried away

Michael Carrick has promised his Manchester United players will not get carried away by their strong recent form as they look to secure a return to the Champions League.

Soccer • 11 hrs

WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 04: Adama Traore of Wolverhampton Wanderers works out in the gym during a Wolverhampton Wanderers Training Session at The Sir Jack Hayward Training Ground on October 04, 2022 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by Jack Thoma

No more gym, bro - Nuno issues edict to Traore

West Ham United powerhouse Adama Traore has been banned from lifting weights at the Premier League club's gym, with manager Nuno Espirito Santo saying the winger is already big enough.

Soccer • 16 hrs

Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall celebrates scoring Everton's second goal

Premier League: Everton win at home, Leeds pay penalty

Everton won at home for the first time in three months to keep themselves in the hunt for European football with a 2-0 victory over struggling Burnley.

Soccer • 4 hrs

HONG KONG, CHINA - MARCH 03: Jon Rahm of Legion XIII speaks to the media during a press conference ahead of LIV Golf Hong Kong at Hong Kong Golf Club on March 03, 2026 in Hong Kong, China. (Photo by Kate McShane/Getty Images)

Rahm vents anger over DP Tour's rule to play six events

Jon Rahm issued a fiery explanation as to why he wasn't among the eight LIV Golf players who signed waivers to compete on the DP World Tour.

Golf • 17 hrs

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Ward: I feel like somebody's stabbed me in the heart

Slot laments Liverpool's bluntness after latest setback

Malard sinks the Girls in Green on night of high drama

Liverpool left stunned by late Wolves show

Kelleher returns for Brentford in Vitality stalemate

'We deserved more' – Murphy on French defeat

Filipe Luis sacked by Flamengo after winning 8-0

England make nine changes after Ireland drubbing

World Cup qualifier recap: Rep of Ireland 2-1 France

No captaincy role for Chin for first time in a decade

World Cup wrap: North slip to defeat in Switzerland

Ireland heading for semis after holding on versus Japan

What the numbers say about Ireland's lineout efficiency

Team news: Brosnan and Connolly back in to face France

Preview: Narrow margins for ambitious Girls in Green

Ireland unlikely to change things against Wales

Ballygunner dominate club team of the year selection

Arteta upset Arsenal don't score more from corner-kicks

Ireland sizzle against Korea in Santiago

Underdogs Wales ready to 'have a go' - James

Marine Nationale to miss Cheltenham Festival

Carrick: United won't get carried away

No more gym, bro - Nuno issues edict to Traore

Premier League: Everton win at home, Leeds pay penalty

Rahm vents anger over DP Tour's rule to play six events