Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

17 April 2021; A general view of a Dundalk branded corner flag at Oriel Park before the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division match between Dundalk and St Patrick's Athletic at Oriel Park in Dundalk, Louth. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Dundalk's kit supplier begins legal action over debt

Kit supplier Playr-Fit have begun legal proceedings against Dundalk FC over an unpaid debt of €130,000, claiming they have also broken an agreement which relates to the issuing of a licence to compete in the League of Ireland last year.

Soccer • 16 hrs

16 July 2024; Julie-Ann Russell of Republic of Ireland, fourth from left, celebrates with teammates after scoring their side's second goal during the 2025 UEFA Women's European Championship qualifying group A match between Republic of Ireland and France a

Women's World Cup qualifying draw recap

The Republic of Ireland will take on France, Netherlands and Poland in their 2027 World Cup qualifying campaign. Here's how the draw played out.

Soccer • 18 hrs

AMSTERDAM, NETHERLANDS - MARCH 03: Rafael van der Vaart draws out Republic of Ireland during the UEFA Nations League Draw at Beur van Berlage on March 03, 2020 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. (Photo by Lukas Schulze - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images)

Republic of Ireland to learn World Cup qualifying fate

After last week's impressive play-off victory over Belgium, Ireland will learn their 2027 World Cup qualifying fate tomorrow.

Soccer • 22 hrs

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

Jeopardy creeps into Ireland's November programme

Jeopardy has suddenly crept into Ireland's autumn schedule after Saturday's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago.

Rugby • 23 hrs

27 July 2025; Kerry captain Gavin White leads his side in the parade before the GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Kerry and Donegal at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Donegal and Kerry dominate PwC All-Star nominations

The curtain will come down on a memorable 2025 GAA season with 15 hurlers and footballers set to be chosen as this year's PwC All-Stars.

History made as Half Yours wins the Melbourne Cup

Jamie Melham has become the second female jockey to win the Melbourne Cup, guiding Half Yours across the line first at Flemington Racecourse.

Racing • 04 Nov

20 July 2025; Tipperary players and staff celebrate with the Liam MacCarthy Cup after their side's victory in the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsf

Premier County celebrates 13 PwC All-Star nominations

With the Hurling All-Stars team to be announced on Friday, 7 November at the RDS in Dublin, it marks the end of what was a spectacular season.

'Ageing' spine at United a concern for Neville

Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville insists senior players including Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Harry Maguire "should be doing a lot better" for the club.

Soccer • 22 hrs

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Katie Keane before the UEFA Women's Nations League A/B promotion/relegation play-off second leg match between Belgium and Republic of Ireland at The King Power At Den Dreef Stadium in Leuven, Belgium.

Graham backs Keane as Brosnan's long-term successor

While picking an XI of Irish players aged under-23, former international Rachel Graham discusses Leicester City goalkeeper Katie Keane and her potential to become Courtney Brosnan's long-term successor as Republic of Ireland number one.

Soccer • 04 Nov

Figures presented to councillors tonight show the redevelopment cost has risen to €63.75m

Dalymount Park development costs treble, council hears

The cost of redeveloping Dublin's Dalymount Park has more than trebled since Dublin City Council bought the stadium a decade ago, with the council now needing to borrow €34 million to fund the modernisation of the league of Ireland ground.

Soccer • 03 Nov

Galway and Kilkenny will lock horns on the opening weekend of the 2026 Leinster SHC

Kilkenny to begin Leinster defence away to Galway

Kilkenny will begin their Leinster SHC defence away to Galway while round-robin new boys Kildare will open their 2026 championship campaign with a home tie against Wexford.

Hurling • 23 hrs

SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 3: Granit Xhaka of Sunderland celebrates scoring the first Sunderland goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at Stadium of Light on November 3, 2025 in Sunderland, United Kingdom. (Photo by Ian H

Sunderland fight back to draw with Toffees

Captain Granit Xhaka's second-half equaliser earned Sunderland a point in a 1-1 draw against Everton.

Soccer • 03 Nov

1 November 2025; A general view before the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

'Damp squib' rematch reveals rugby's difficulty in USA

Bernard Jackman says Ireland's match-up with the All Blacks demonstrates how hard it is for rugby to break into the US market, but World Rugby dismissed any notion that World Cup 2031 will be pulled from the States.

Rugby • 03 Nov

Arteta pleads to Premier League to move Everton fixture

Mikel Arteta has called on the Premier League to move Arsenal's match against Everton to avoid the Gunners having two games in three days.

Soccer • 03 Nov

26 July 2024; Lifetime Achievement recipient Eugene "Nudie" Hughes with his award at the GPA Football Legends Lunch at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Monaghan great Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies aged 67

The Castleblayney man was Monaghan's first All-Star and won awards at both corner-back and corner-forward.

Football • 15 hrs

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

McCloskey a doubt for Japan, Doris fine after comeback

Ireland have not ruled Stuart McCloskey out of Saturday's clash against Japan with the Ulster centre nursing a groin injury, while captain Caelan Doris game through the defeat to New Zealand unscathed.

Rugby • 03 Nov

ISTANBUL, TURKIYE - SEPTEMBER 30: Curtis Jones (2nd L) and Florian Wirtz (2nd R) of Liverpool sadden during the UEFA Champions League week 2 match between Galatasaray and Liverpool at RAMS Park in Istanbul, Turkiye, on September 30, 2025. (Photo by Hakan

Slot calls for patience around form of Wirtz

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot insists Florian Wirtz has brought "exactly what we expected" when they made him the club's first €117.5million signing in the summer.

Soccer • 03 Nov

1 August 2025; Dundalk manager Ciarán Kilduff during the SSE Airtricity Men's First Division match between UCD and Dundalk at UCD Bowl in Belfield, Dublin. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Kilduff signs new deal to end rumours of Dundalk exit

Ciarán Kilduff has signed a new two-year rolling contract with Dundalk, ending speculation he was set to depart Oriel Park.

Soccer • 03 Nov

Soccer Podcast thumbnail with presenter Raf Diallo

FAI Cup final, U17s World Cup & Kenny to lead the line?

RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Alan Cawley and Richie Towell join Raf Diallo this week to preview the FAI Cup final and U17 World Cup, react to the final round of Premier Division games and chat promotion/relegation, LOI in Europe and the next Ireland squad, while Rachel Graham picks her Ireland U23s XI.

Soccer • 03 Nov

DJ Carey admitted ten counts of dishonestly inducing people to pay him money after he falsely claimed to have cancer

DJ Carey jailed for five and a half years for fraud

Former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey has been jailed for five and a half years for defrauding people by falsely claiming he had cancer and needed money for treatment.

Courts • 04 Nov

Celtic's Johnny Kenny celebrates as he scores to make it 1-0 during a Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final match between Celtic and Rangers at Hampden Park, on November 02, 2025, in Glasgow, Scotland.

Celtic's Kenny can 'conquer the world' - McGregor

Callum McGregor told young striker Johnny Kenny he can "conquer the world" after he notched in the pulsating 3-1 Premier Sports Cup semi-final win over Rangers on Sunday.

Soccer • 03 Nov

23 June 2024; Kobe McDonald of Mayo during the Electric Ireland GAA Football All-Ireland Minor Championship semi-final match between Armagh and Mayo at Glennon Brothers Pearse Park in Longford. Photo by Sam Barnes/Sportsfile

McDonald joins AFL's St Kilda, Murphy for Brisbane

Emerging Mayo GAA star Kobe McDonald has signed with AFL club St Kilda as a Category B rookie while Kerry's Ben Murphy has joined the Brisbane Lions.

Football • 03 Nov

1 November 2025; Tadhg Beirne of Ireland leaves the pitch after being shown a yellow card, which was subsequently upgraded to a red card, during the Gallagher Cup match between Ireland and New Zealand at Soldier Field in Chicago, USA. Photo by Ramsey Card

Anxious wait for Beirne ahead of disciplinary hearing

Ireland forward Tadhg Beirne will face a disciplinary hearing this week, most likely on Tuesday, after receiving a red card in the defeat to New Zealand on Saturday.

Rugby • 03 Nov

NANJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 02: Ronnie O'Sullivan of England reacts in the Qualifying second round match against Allan Taylor of England on day 1 of International Championship 2025 at SNC National Fitness Center on November 2, 2025 in Nanjing, Jiangsu Provi

O'Sullivan recovers from slow start to advance in China

Ronnie O'Sullivan recovered from 2-0 down to advance at the International Championship with a 6-2 win over Sanderson Lam.

Snooker • 03 Nov

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal CF at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 16, 2025 in London, England. (Phot

Spence and Van de Ven apologise for manager snub

Tottenham head coach Thomas Frank has revealed Micky van de Ven and Djed Spence have apologised for their actions in the wake of Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Chelsea.

Soccer • 03 Nov

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Dundalk's kit supplier begins legal action over debt

Women's World Cup qualifying draw recap

Republic of Ireland to learn World Cup qualifying fate

Jeopardy creeps into Ireland's November programme

Donegal and Kerry dominate PwC All-Star nominations

History made as Half Yours wins the Melbourne Cup

Premier County celebrates 13 PwC All-Star nominations

'Ageing' spine at United a concern for Neville

Graham backs Keane as Brosnan's long-term successor

Dalymount Park development costs treble, council hears

Kilkenny to begin Leinster defence away to Galway

Sunderland fight back to draw with Toffees

'Damp squib' rematch reveals rugby's difficulty in USA

Arteta pleads to Premier League to move Everton fixture

Monaghan great Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes dies aged 67

McCloskey a doubt for Japan, Doris fine after comeback

Slot calls for patience around form of Wirtz

Kilduff signs new deal to end rumours of Dundalk exit

FAI Cup final, U17s World Cup & Kenny to lead the line?

DJ Carey jailed for five and a half years for fraud

Celtic's Kenny can 'conquer the world' - McGregor

McDonald joins AFL's St Kilda, Murphy for Brisbane

Anxious wait for Beirne ahead of disciplinary hearing

O'Sullivan recovers from slow start to advance in China

Spence and Van de Ven apologise for manager snub