Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Live Champions League: Marseille v Liverpool updates

Liverpool travel to the Orange Velodrome to take on Marseille with both sides eager to secure automatic qualification for the Champions League last 16. The hosts are chasing a third successive win in the competition, while the Reds will be hoping to extend their 12-match unbeaten run.

Soccer • 5 mins

1 November 2025; Andrew Porter of Ireland after the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Porter and Henshaw miss out as Farrell names 6N squad

Andrew Porter and Robbie Henshaw will miss the start of Ireland's Guinness Six Nations campaign, after both players were left out of the 37-man squad by head coach Andy Farrell.

Rugby • 4 hrs

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McEneaney keen to focus on football amid protest

Dublin footballer Greg McEneaney has played down talk of protest action in the upcoming National League over sponsors Allianz, maintaining that the players 'never spoke about it' collectively.

Football • 3 hrs

DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JANUARY 21: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks to the media during a press conference following a Pro-Am prior to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic 2026 at Emirates Golf Club on January 21, 2026 in Dubai, United Arab Emirate

McIlroy wants returning LIV players to pay fines

Rory McIlroy would love to see the best golfers in the world playing together more regularly, but he feels that now is not the time to see that happening.

Golf • 4 hrs

Jackman's 6 Nations squad reaction, Sheehan interview

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast as we give our instant reaction to the Ireland squad for the opening rounds of the Guinness Six Nations.

Rugby • 56 mins

Taylor fight a matter for the GAA, says Minister

Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan says the government will not get involved in any discussions about Katie Taylor potentially fighting in Croke Park after the Irish fighter aired her hope of a swansong at the home of Gaelic games before retiring from the ring.

other sport • 4 hrs

25 January 2024; Glengouly, with Paul Townend up, on their way to finishing second in the Goffs Thyestes Handicap Steeplechase at Gowran Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Updated Thyestes Chase gets go-ahead after Gowran inspection

The Thyestes Chase will go ahead on Thursday after an inspection deemed Gowran Park fit for racing.

Racing • 3 hrs

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - MAY 17: Ospreys players during the United Rugby Championship match between Emirates Lions and Ospreys at Emirates Airline Park on May 17, 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Sydney Seshibedi/Gallo Images/Getty Images

Ospreys players walked out of meeting over Cardiff plan

Head coach Mark Jones revealed Ospreys players walked out of a meeting telling them of plans about the region's owners to buy rivals Cardiff.

Rugby • 2 hrs

All-Ireland winner Curran meets newborn son

Daingean Uí Chúis' All-Ireland-winning goalkeeper Gavin Curran capped an incredible few days by returning to Australia to meet his newborn son Óigí.

Football • 4 hrs

3 January 2026; Cian Prendergast of Connacht celebrates his side's second try, scored by team-mate Finlay Bealham, hidden, during the United Rugby Championship match between Leinster and Connacht at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Tyler Miller/Sport

Prendergast: Connacht ready to rise to the occasion

Connacht captain Cian Prendergast has called on his side to "lean into the occasion" as the province prepare for their new dawn on Saturday.

United Rugby Championship • 5 hrs

8 March 2025; Damian Penaud of France during the Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championship match between Ireland and France at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Penaud, Alldritt and Fickou left out of France 6N squad

France coach Fabien Galthie has made sweeping changes to his plans for the Guinness Six Nations, leaving Damian Penaud, Gregory Alldritt and Gael Fickou out of his 42-man squad on Wednesday as Antoine Dupont returns from injury.

Rugby • 5 hrs

Terence O'Brien, trainer of Our Roxane, after the Langton House Hotel Handicap Hurdle at Gowran Park in Kilkenny.

O'Brien eyeing Thyestes Chase upset with Answer To Kayf

Terence O'Brien is out to once again upset the big guns with Answer To Kayf in the Goffs Thyestes Chase at Gowran Park.

Racing • 3 hrs

Division 3 preview: Sides fight for more than promotion

A number of counties still aim to play All-Ireland football in 2026 - and they can take a major step towards that with promotion from the third tier.

Football • 13 hrs

CARDIFF, WALES - OCTOBER 19: Michael Obafemi of Plymouth Argyle arrives during the Sky Bet Championship match between Cardiff City and Plymouth Argyle at the Cardiff City Stadium on October 19, 2024 in Cardiff, Wales. (Photo by Athena Pictures/Getty Image

Obafemi heads to League 1 side Blackpool on loan

Republic of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi has joined League One side Blackpool on loan after his time at 2 Bundesliga outfit Vfl Bochum was brought to an end.

Soccer • 8 hrs

Eoghan Jennings in action against James McGloughlin in their under-18 boys singles final match during the William Fry Junior Lawn Tennis Championships of Ireland at Fitzwilliam Lawn Tennis Club in Dublin.

Irish teen Jennings keeps Junior Oz Open dream alive

Co Mayo teenager Eoghan Jennings is one match from the main draw of the Junior Australian Open after he stormed back to beat Polish opponent Jan Sadzik in his qualifier semi-final on Wednesday.

Tennis • 8 hrs

10 January 2026; Caelan Doris of Leinster during the Investec Champions Cup match between Leinster and La Rochelle at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Doris only Irish entry in Player of the Year shortlist

Caelan Doris is the only Irish player in the 10-strong list of nominees for the Investec Champions Cup Player of the Year nominees.

Rugby • 10 hrs

Senegal's Football Team players celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) atop an open bus during a trophy parade in the streets of Dakar on January 20, 2026. Senegal’s national football team, crowned African Nations champion thanks to its victory

Senegal players to get plots of land as AFCON bonus

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has offered bonuses of more than $130,000 (€110,000) as well as plots of coastal land ⁠to each member of the country's soccer team following their victory in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

Soccer • 7 hrs

Francois van Wyk of Bath Rugby during the Gallagher PREM match between Harlequins and Bath Rugby at The Stoop on September 26, 2025 in London,

Connacht sign loosehead prop Van Wyk from Bath

Connacht have signed experienced loosehead prop Francois van Wyk from Bath.

Rugby • 7 hrs

GAA set to prioritise retaining and gaining volunteers

GAA officials have identified attracting and retaining volunteers as a significant priority for the association in 2026.

Football • 10 hrs

Guardiola says change needed soon at Manchester City

Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City need to "change the dynamic quick" after they crashed to a shock 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic Circle.

Soccer • 5 hrs

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hits a return to Germany's Yannick Hanfmann during their men's singles match on day four of the Australian Open tennis tournament in Melbourne on January 21, 2026.

Alcaraz goes up a gear to progress at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz overcame an early stutter at the Australian Open to defeat German ⁠Yannick Hanfmann 7-6 (4) 6-3 6-2 and move into the third round as he continues his bid for a career grand slam at Melbourne Park.

Tennis • 4 hrs