Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

5 April 2025; Mack Hansen of Connacht during the EPCR Challenge Cup Round of 16 match between Connacht and Cardiff Rugby at Dexcom Stadium in Galway. Photo by Thomas Flinkow/Sportsfile

Hansen back training and available for Cardiff clash

Connacht Rugby announce that Mack Hansen has returned to full training and is available for selection in their BKT United Rugby Championship meeting with Cardiff Rugby at Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday.

Rugby • 06 Oct

Earick consortium withdraws interest in Spurs

A consortium led by American tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Earick will no longer make a bid for Tottenham.

Soccer • 06 Oct

Geordan Murphy and Lewis Moody of Leicester celebrate winning the Guinness Premiership Final between Leicester and Saracens at Twickenham in London in 2010

Murphy determined to support Moody after MND diagnosis

Former Ireland international Geordan Murphy is backing his friend and ex-Leicester team-mate Lewis Moody to confront motor neurone disease with the same "fearless" approach that characterised his rugby playing career.

Rugby • 06 Oct

Three pictures equally separated in columns of LGFA player's player of the year

Sullivan, Tyrrell and Divilly nominated for POTY award

Dublin pair Kate Sullivan and Hannah Tyrrell, along with Galway's Olivia Divilly have been nominated for the 2025 TG4 Players' Player of the Year Award.

GAA • 06 Oct

BARCELONA, SPAIN - MAY 18: Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona competes for the ball with Yeremy Pino of Villarreal CF during the LaLiga match between FC Barcelona and Villarreal CF at Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on May 18, 2025 in Barcelona, Spain. (Photo by

UEFA gives reluctant approval to overseas league games

UEFA has reluctantly approved the staging of two domestic league games overseas – but says it will work to ensure it does not set a precedent.

Soccer • 06 Oct

Pre-Portugal pessimism, Hendrick and LOI near and far

Keith Treacy and Richie Towell look ahead to Ireland's daunting trip to Portugal, discuss Jeff Hendrick's retirement and react to the LOI sides in Europe, the weekend's action and FAI Cup semis, while Rachel Graham talks Athlone's achievement, Jemma Quinn and the next Girls in Green squad.

Soccer • 06 Oct

31 August 2025; Action from the match between St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers at an EA SPORTS WU17 LOI academy development day at the FAI National Training Centre + National Indoor Arena, National Sports Campus, Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheac

Time to invest in Irish football's future - Robinson

Football Association of Ireland technical director Shane Robinson has called on the government to deliver "badly needed investment" for the academy system in Tuesday's budget.

Soccer • 06 Oct

Shamrock Rovers striker Michael Noonan scores his side's fifth goal against Kerry FC

Noonan dreaming of FAI glory despite looming World Cup

Shamrock Rovers teenager Michael Noonan says it would be "great" to continue his goalscoring ways in an FAI Cup final, though the teenager may well miss next month's showpiece with international commitments.

Soccer • 06 Oct

Lewis Moody in action for England during the 2011 Rugby World Cup

Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Former England captain and 2003 World Cup winner Lewis Moody has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

Rugby • 06 Oct

4 October 2025; Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Jarlath Burns and Ard Stiúrthóir of the GAA Tom Ryan, right, before the GAA Special Congress 2025 at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Amateur status set to become focus of GAA president

Last weekend's Special GAA Congress may have ratified all 62 motions on the clár, but GAA president Jarlath Burns has already outlined his next round of pressing engagements.

Football • 06 Oct

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye gets a pass away against the Buffalo Bills at Highmark Stadium

Patriots end NFL's final unbeaten record at Bills

The final unbeaten record in the NFL came to an end as the New England Patriots stunned the Buffalo Bills 23-20 and Jude McAtamney gets a second start for the Giants.

NFL • 06 Oct

Fionn Mc Laughlin, #5 Hitech TGR, during round ten of the British F4 Championship 2025, from Oktober 3-5, 2025 at Brands Hatch.

Rising star McLaughlin earns Formula 3 drive for 2026

Fionn McLaughlin will step up to the FIA Formula 3 Championship with the team for the 2026 season.

Motorsport • 06 Oct

6 October 2025; Hannah Waesch of Athlone Town with her SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division Player of the Month Award for September at Athlone Town Stadium in Athlone. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

Athlone's Waesch wins Player of the Month award

Athlone Town midfielder Hannah Waesch has been chosen as the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division Player of the Month for September.

Soccer • 06 Oct

5 October 2025; Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley celebrates after his side's victory in the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup semi-final match between Shamrock Rovers and Kerry FC at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Bradley embraces double talk after reaching final

Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley has told his players to go and achieve something that "would be remembered forever" after reaching the Sports Direct FAI Cup final by defeating Kerry FC in Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 06 Oct

NANCY, FRANCE: (FILES) - This file photo taken 13 May 2000 in Nancy shows Nancy's striker, Irish Tony Cascarino, during a match against Auxerre. Tony Cascarino, made allegations 15 December 2003 in The Times, that he and his team-mates were injected with

How 'Tony Goal' rejuvenated his career in France

Tony Cascarino: Extra Time airs on RTÉ One and the RTÉ Player on Monday, 6 October at 9.35pm

Soccer • 06 Oct

BRUGGE, BELGIUM - AUGUST 27: Head coach Russell Martin of Rangers during the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round Second Leg match between Club Brugge and Rangers at Jan Breydel Stadium on August 27, 2025 in Brugge, Belgium. (Photo by Joris Verwijst/BSR

Rangers sack Martin in wake of angry scenes at Falkirk

Russell Martin has been sacked as Rangers head coach after a 1-1 draw with Falkirk left them in the bottom half of the William Hill Premiership.

Soccer • 06 Oct

European wrap: Ferguson 'not fully fit' as Roma sit top

Republic of Ireland international Evan Ferguson was an unused substitute as Roma claimed their fifth win from six Serie A games with a 2-1 victory at struggling Fiorentina.

Soccer • 06 Oct

Shane O'Donnell of Éire Óg Ennis after 2025 Clare SHC

Éire Óg end 35 years of hurt in Clare

The Clare Senior Hurling Championship crown will remain in the capital town of Ennis after Éire Óg bridged a 35 year gap with a strong finish in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg.

Hurling • 05 Oct

5 October 2025; Michael Noonan of Shamrock Rovers, left, celebrates with teammate Graham Burke after scoring their side's third goal during the Sports Direct Men’s FAI Cup semi-final match between Shamrock Rovers and Kerry FC at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin

Shamrock Rovers demolish Kerry to maintain double hopes

Shamrock Rovers eased their way into the Sports Direct FAI Cup final by beating a plucky but outclassed Kerry FC at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 05 Oct

Steven Fisk of the United States poses with the trophy on the 18th green after his winning putt during the final round of the Sanderson Farms Championship 2025 at The Country Club of Jackson on October 05, 2025 in Jackson, Mississippi

Fisk triumphs in Mississippi, Power fades on final day

PGA Tour rookie Steven Fisk finished birdie-birdie-birdie to notch his first career tour victory at the Sanderson Farms Championship, as Séamus Power could only muster a one-over 73 on the final day of action in Mississippi to finish 16 shots adrift of the winner.

Golf • 05 Oct

Derry City goalscorer Michael Duffy, left, celebrates with team-mates Cameron Dummigan, centre, and Mark Connolly, right

Late Derry winner prolongs Shamrock Rovers' coronation

A Michael Duffy goal deep into injury-time ensured Derry City claimed a 1-0 victory over Sligo Rovers in the League of Ireland Premier Division to prolong Shamrock Rovers' coronation.

Soccer • 05 Oct

Cuala exit; Ballyboden and Na Fianna into Dublin final

All-Ireland champions Cuala were edged out by Ballyboden St Enda's in the Go-Ahead Dublin SFC semi-final, with Na Fianna accounting for Kilmacud Crokes in the other semi.

Football • 05 Oct

Carson Wentz of Minnesota Vikings looks to throw a pass during the fourth quarter in the NFL 2025 game between Minnesota Vikings and Cleveland Browns at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on October 05, 2025 in London, England

Vikings beat Browns to bounce back from Dublin loss

Carson Wentz threw a 12-yard touchdown pass to Jordan Addison with 25 seconds left in regulation, lifting the Minnesota Vikings to a 21-17 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in London.

US Sport • 05 Oct

4 October 2025; Munster head coach Clayton McMillan before the United Rugby Championship match between Munster and Cardiff Rugby at Thomond Park in Limerick. Photo by Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Munster's McMillan: We found a way so that's positive

Head coach Clayton McMillan declared himself "kind of" happy following Munster's United Rugby Championship win over Cardiff.

Rugby • 05 Oct

Men's Super League: Dream start for new boys Limerick

Limerick Celtics made the best possible start to life in the Domino's Men's Super League, defeating Ballincollig 88-87 on their top-flight debut.

Basketball • 05 Oct

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Hansen back training and available for Cardiff clash

Earick consortium withdraws interest in Spurs

Murphy determined to support Moody after MND diagnosis

Sullivan, Tyrrell and Divilly nominated for POTY award

UEFA gives reluctant approval to overseas league games

Pre-Portugal pessimism, Hendrick and LOI near and far

Time to invest in Irish football's future - Robinson

Noonan dreaming of FAI glory despite looming World Cup

Lewis Moody diagnosed with motor neurone disease

Amateur status set to become focus of GAA president

Patriots end NFL's final unbeaten record at Bills

Rising star McLaughlin earns Formula 3 drive for 2026

Athlone's Waesch wins Player of the Month award

Bradley embraces double talk after reaching final

How 'Tony Goal' rejuvenated his career in France

Rangers sack Martin in wake of angry scenes at Falkirk

European wrap: Ferguson 'not fully fit' as Roma sit top

Éire Óg end 35 years of hurt in Clare

Shamrock Rovers demolish Kerry to maintain double hopes

Fisk triumphs in Mississippi, Power fades on final day

Late Derry winner prolongs Shamrock Rovers' coronation

Cuala exit; Ballyboden and Na Fianna into Dublin final

Vikings beat Browns to bounce back from Dublin loss

Munster's McMillan: We found a way so that's positive

Men's Super League: Dream start for new boys Limerick