Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Alain Prost arrives in the Paddock prior to final practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 25, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco.

F1 legend Prost injured during robbery at home - report

Four-time Formula One champion Alain Prost suffered a head injury during a robbery at a home, according to reports in Switzerland.

Motorsport • 7 hrs

LPGA golfer Anna Huang plays her tee shot on the 10th hole during the final round of the Aramco Championship on April 5, 2026, at Shadow Creek Golf Course in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Huang wins Lalla Meryem Cup with Foster best of Irish

Anna Huang earned a narrow one-shot victory at the Lalla Meryem Cup in Morocco, with Anna Foster finishing best of the Irish after Saturday's final round.

Golf • 2 hrs

Dublin , Ireland - 30 March 2024; Evan O'Carroll of Laois during the Allianz Football League Division 4 final match between Laois and Leitrim at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

O'Carroll on song as Laois see off London in Ruislip

The Laois senior footballers are through to the next round of the Tailteann Cup following a 15-point win over London this afternoon.

Football • 3 hrs

Joe McCarthy of Leinster and teammates during the Investec Champions Cup final match between Leinster and Union Bordeaux Bégles at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain.

Champions Cup final recap: Leinster 19-41 Bordeaux

Leinster chase a fifth star in Bilbao ended in defeat as Bordeaux-Begles retained their Investec Champions Cup title in style.

Rugby • 7 hrs

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 16: Katie McCabe of Arsenal acknowledges the fans following the Barclays Women's Super League match between Liverpool and Arsenal at Anfield on May 16, 2026 in Liverpool, England. (Photo by Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images

'If Katie was English she'd be in Ballon d'Or mix' - Ward

Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward has shared her bewilderment at Arsenal's decision to let Katie McCabe go, and suggested if the Dubliner was English she would be in the conversation to win this year's Ballon d'Or Feminin.

Soccer • 15 hrs

6 April 2025; Oran Kenny of Longford during the Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship round one match between Longford and Wicklow at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Longford edge into last 12 with Clare win

Dylan Farrell and Oran Kenny were responsible for scoring 2-11 as Longford beat Clare in the Tailteann Cup to progress to the last 12.

Football • 3 hrs

25 April 2026; Mark Diffley of Leitrim during the Connacht GAA Football Senior Championship semi-final match between Leitrim and Galway at Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon, Leitrim. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Leitrim claim comeback win against Carlow

Leitrim never gave up as they came back after trailing for most of the game to beat Carlow 0-22 to 1-13.

Football • 2 hrs

14 December 2024; Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara before the Champions Cup Pool 1 match between Ulster and Bordeaux Begles at Kingspan Stadium in Belfast. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Accidental rugby coach' McNamara plotting Leinster fall

Clare native Noel McNamara is among the Bordeaux-Begles coaching staff charged with dealing Leinster more Champions Cup final heartbreak.

Rugby • 15 hrs

'The luxury of then being able to go and see their opponent and road-test their own plans in their heads as they watch the action unfold is massive'

Challengers emerge from the long grass with blood cleaned

In a summer where prediction making is only a fool's errand there's no point even trying but where would be the fun in that, writes Enda McGinley.

Football • 14 hrs

27 July 2025; Donegal manager Jim McGuinness, left, and Kerry manager Jack O'Connor after the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McGuinness and O'Connor - a rivalry woven through time

From the summer of 1990 to their first clash in 2012, Donegal manager Jim McGuinness and Kerry counterpart Jack O'Connor renew a rivalry built over time in the Kingdom this weekend.

Football • 16 hrs

12 April 2026; Ben McDonnell of Tyrone in action against Jason Duffy of Armagh during the Ulster GAA Football Senior Championship Preliminary Round match between Armagh and Tyrone at BOX-IT Athletic Grounds in Armagh. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Jelly trumps jeopardy in do-or-live weekend

Ten games are down for decision this weekend between the All-Ireland football series at Sam Maguire level and Munster and Leinster hurling championships and only two teams enter with their seasons on the line.

Football • 13 hrs

22 May 2026; Captain Caelan Doris during a Leinster Rugby captain's run at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Leinster return to chase their Champions Cup 'obsession'

Neil Treacy looks ahead to Leinster's Investec Champions Cup final against Bordeaux-Begles, as Leo Cullen's side look to end their wait for a fifth title.

Rugby • 13 hrs

BOURNEMOUTH, ENGLAND - MAY 19: Pep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City, acknowledges the fans following the team's 1-1 draw in the Premier League match between Bournemouth and Manchester City at Vitality Stadium on May 19, 2026 in Bournemouth, England.

Guardiola admits biggest regret on eve of Man City exit

Pep Guardiola has admitted his biggest regret at Manchester City is not giving England keeper Joe Hart the chance to prove himself.

Soccer • 13 hrs

16 May 2026; Dublin players stand for the playing of Amhrán na bhFiann before the Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Round 4 match between Galway and Dublin at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

History, expectation and Kilkenny stand in Dublin's way

There's an uneasy feeling for small ball followers in the capital ahead of Sunday's Leinster round-robin clash between Dublin and Kilkenny.

Hurling • 12 hrs

Fans of RD Congo celebrate after qualified to World Cup 2026 by beating Jamaica 1-0 during the playoff qualifying match at the Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico

Will Ebola affect DR Congo's World Cup participation?

Will the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo affect its national team's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, asks Dónal Ryan.

World • 14 hrs

Hull City's Scottish striker #09 Oli McBurnie celebrates scoring the team's first goal during the English Championship play-off final football match between Hull City and Middlesbrough at Wembley Stadium in London on May 23, 2026. (Photo by Ben STANSALL /

Hull win promotion as McBurnie seals dramatic victory

Hull's Oli McBurnie scored in the 94th minute against Middlesbrough to help his side gain promotion to the Premier League.

Soccer • 6 hrs

Sligo Rovers manager John Russell applauds his supporters after his side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Russell hails Bit O'Red's 'hunger and togetherness'

Sligo Rovers boss John Russell hailed his team's "hunger" and "togetherness" after their stunning 2-1 victory at Shamrock Rovers on Friday night.

Soccer • 16 hrs

All-Ireland SFC weekend: All you need to know

A guide to a busy weekend of action that includes the start of the All-Ireland series and that heavyweight meeting of Kerry and Donegal.

Football • 14 hrs

18 May 2025; Brian Hayes of Dublin in action against Adrian Mullen of Kilkenny during the Leinster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4 match between Kilkenny and Dublin at UPMC Nowlan Park in Kilkenny. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

All-Ireland SHC weekend: All you need to know

A huge afternoon in store in Leinster, while it's just the Munster final line-up left to be decided down south. Find out all you need to know here.

Hurling • 14 hrs

McCaffrey eager to make up for lost time with Tyrone

Following much injury frustration in recent years, Chloe McCaffrey is glad to be back in the mix as Tyrone look to make a big impact on their return to the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship.

Chloe McCaffrey • 16 hrs

Séamus Power of Ireland reacts after making birdie on the 18th green during the second round of THE CJ CUP Byron Nelson 2026 at TPC Craig Ranch on May 22, 2026 in McKinney, Texas.

Power surges into top 12 in Texas

Séamus Power continued his strong form at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson in Texas with a bogey-free 65 that keeps him in the upper reaches of the leaderboard going into the weekend - seven shots off Si Woo Kim who posted an incredible round of 60.

Golf • 15 hrs

22 May 2026; Montpellier Hérault Rugby players celebrate their side's eighth try, scored by Wilfrid Hounkpatin, hidden, during the 2026 EPCR Challenge Cup final match between Montpellier Hérault Rugby and Ulster at San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao, Spain. Phot

Ulster suffer Montpellier mauling in Challenge Cup final

Ulster's 20-year wait for a trophy will continue after Richie Murphy's side were destroyed by a brilliant Montpellier in the EPCR Challenge Cup final in Bilbao.

Rugby • 22 May

Graham Burke of Shamrock Rovers in action against Sean McHale of Sligo Rovers during the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Friday's League of Ireland results and reports

The Louth derby ends in a draw while there's a late, late shock in the battle of the Rovers at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 22 May

2 May 2026; Caelan Doris of Leinster, 8, celebrates with teammates including Rieko Ioane, centre, after scoring their side's fourth try during the Investec Champions Cup semi-final match between Leinster and RC Toulon at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. Photo

Leinster go for glory but Champions Cup needs a reboot

Leinster fans descend on Bilbao this weekend hoping to end their recent hoodoo in European finals, writes Conor Neville.

Rugby • 11 hrs

From left, Gareth McElroy, Will Fitzgerald, and manager John Russell after their side's victory in the SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division match between Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Sligo sucker punch floors Shamrock Rovers late on

A goal by substitute Carl McHugh in the seventh minute of injury time gave Sligo Rovers a remarkable come-from-behind win to take all three points at Tallaght Stadium as Shamrock Rovers lost for the second game in succession.