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Dublin's Leah Caffrey wins possession in front of Meath forward Vikki Wall during last month's All-Ireland football final

Caffrey continues to lead in Dublin defensive 'unit'

Twelve years on from her debut, All-Star nominee Leah Caffrey continues to be a key part of the Dublin defence.

20 August 2025; Head coach Clayton McMillan during a Munster Rugby open training session at Rockwell College in Rockwell, Tipperary. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Raise the floor, not the bar - McMillan's Munster plan

As Clayton McMillan is trying to get his players fit for his season, he has the added challenge of trying to get to know them.

Rugby • 10 Sep

Donald coy over Ryder Cup pairings

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald insisted his pairings were not "set in stone" as he fine tuned preparations for Bethpage with all 11 present members of the team in action at the BMW PGA Championship.

Golf • 10 Sep

GAA seeks €5m state funds for growth and hurling plans

The GAA is requesting state funding of over €5 million to assist with a new national growth and integration plan and a strategic scheme to revitalise hurling and camogie.

Hurling • 10 Sep

EL ALTO, BOLIVIA - SEPTEMBER 09: Miguel Terceros of Bolivia celebrates after scoring the team's first goal via penalty with teammates during the South American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Bolivia and Brazil at Estadio Municipal de El Alto

Bolivia stun Brazil to secure World Cup play-off spot

Bolivia shocked Brazil 1-0 to secure a spot in the intercontinental play-offs for next year's World Cup, while Argentina suffered a 1-0 defeat by Ecuador in the final round of South America's 2026 qualifiers.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Rice: Athlone Town have to move on from Fortune exit

Athlone Town midfielder Sarah Rice says the players "have to move on" from the acrimonious exit of former manager Colin Fortune as the team prepares to face Glasgow City in the UEFA Women's Europa Cup tonight (7.20pm kick-off).

Soccer • 10 Sep

OVIEDO, SPAIN - AUGUST 24: Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring their side's second goal during the LaLiga EA Sports match between Real Oviedo and Real Madrid CF at Carlos Tartiere on August 24, 2025 in Oviedo, Spain. (Photo by Bruno Pena

Mbappe says mental health remains taboo in elite sport

France captain Kylian Mbappe said top athletes are still reluctant to speak freely about mental health because they fear being judged, adding that his passion for the game is what keeps him from becoming disillusioned with football.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Trent Kone-Doherty of Republic of Ireland in action against Marc Rodriguez of Andorra during the UEFA European U21 Championship qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Andorra at Tallaght Stadium in Dublin.

Liverpool's Kone-Doherty revels in Ireland U21 impact

Liverpool youngster Trent Kone-Doherty is keen for more opportunities with the Republic of Ireland Under-21s after playing a key role in helping Jim Crawford's side to edge past Andorra on Tuesday.

Soccer • 11 Sep

9 September 2025; Finn Azaz of Republic of Ireland reacts as Armenia celebrate their first goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Armenia and Republic of Ireland at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia. Phot

World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia

Ireland's World Cup dream turned into a nightmare as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side were shocked in Yerevan, losing 2-1 to bottom seed Armenia at the Republican Stadium.

Soccer • 10 Sep

Jack Taylor, left, and Dara O'Shea of Republic of Ireland reacts after conceding a goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Armenia and Republic of Ireland at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium in Yerevan, Armenia.

Player Ratings: Day of Armenian acrimony for Ireland

Here's how we rated the Ireland players after the 2-1 defeat to Armenia which has left Ireland which just one point from a possible six in the World Cup qualification group.

Soccer • 11 Sep

Michael Noonan of Republic of Ireland scores goal against Andorra in U21 Euro qualifier, September 2025

Noonan's teenage kicks rescue Ireland against Andorra

Substitute Michael Noonan became Republic of Ireland's youngest scorer at Under-21 level as the Shamrock Rovers teenager rescued Jim Crawford's side against Andorra in their European Championship qualifier.

Soccer • 11 Sep

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson

Hallgrimsson 'takes the blame' amid pessimistic mood

Heimir Hallgrimsson said he was taking responsibility for the Republic of Ireland's damaging defeat to Armenia in Yerevan and admitted that any hopes of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup look to be longest of shots.

Soccer • 11 Sep

McHugh takes charge of Westmeath footballers

Mark McHugh has been confirmed as the new manager of the Westmeath senior football team.

Football • 09 Sep

9 September 2025; Patsy Joyce of Ireland celebrates being declared victorious, by split-decision, over Javier Ibanez Diaz of Bulgaria in their Men's 55kg Round of 16 bout during the World Boxing Championships 2025 at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool, England.

Joyce victorious in last-16 contest at Worlds

Patsy Joyce is just one victory away from a medal after defeating Bulgaria's Javier Ibanez Diaz at the World Boxing Championships in Liverpool this afternoon.

Boxing • 10 Sep

Ireland's players (front) look on as New Zealand's players perform the Haka

'Wounded' Ireland won't linger on Black Ferns loss

Bernard Jackman doesn't believe that Ireland's World Cup pool defeat to New Zealand will linger long in the system as focus turns to a quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 10 Sep

Cristiano Ronaldo of the Portugal National Team scores and celebrates during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Hungary and Portugal at Puskas Arena on September 9, 2025 in Budapest, Hungary.

Portugal edge Hungary to tighten grip on Group F

Portugal earned a 3-2 victory at Hungary in their World Cup qualifier to put them in control at the top of the Republic of Ireland's group.

Soccer • 11 Sep

McMillan: Munster's 'Red Army' fans inspired move north

Munster's new head coach Clayton McMillan has already praised the atmosphere and support of the 'Red Army', attributing the province's world-renowned fanbase as one of the reasons as to why he took on the job.

Rugby • 09 Sep

METAIRIE, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 3: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints looks on during a training camp scrimmage at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center on August 3, 2025 in Metairie, Louisiana. (Photo by Derick E. Hingle/Getty Images) *** Local Cap

Smyth embracing waiting in the wings for Saints moment

Mayobridge's Charlie Smyth is flying the flag for footballers hoping to make a successful transfer to the ball game across the pond, but it is one he is cautious to wave too high.

US Sport • 09 Sep

Premier tyros fuelling Forde's Tipperary belief

Tipperary forward Jason Forde admits that the 2025 All-Ireland success was "the stuff of dreams".

Hurling • 10 Sep

Gerwyn Price of Wales celebrates during the Quarter-Final match between Josh Rock of Northern Ireland and Gerwyn Price of Wales on day seven of the 2025 Betfred World Matchplay at Winter Gardens on July 25, 2025 in Blackpool, England.

Price is right on route to Players Championship 26 win

Gerwyn Price landed a remarkable 13 maximums as he defeated Gian van Veen in the Players Championship 26 final in Hildesheim, Germany.

Darts • 09 Sep

Evan Ferguson of Republic of Ireland is tackled by Armenia goalkeeper Ognjen Chancharevich - 2026 WC qualifier

World Cup qualifying recap: Armenia 2-1 Ireland

The Republic of Ireland's World Cup qualifying hopes suffered a huge blow as they slumped to a 2-1 defeat away to Armenia. Here's how it happened.

Soccer • 09 Sep

McIlroy takes tips from Federer on extending career

Rory McIlroy has reiterated his plan to continue to broaden his golfing horizons rather than get bogged down in the monotony of the tour having taken on board advice from tennis great Roger Federer.

Golf • 09 Sep

Egan Bernal of Colombia and Team INEOS Grenadiers competes in the breakaway during the La Vuelta - 80th Tour of Spain 2025, Stage 16 a 167.9km stage from Poio to Mos. Castro de Herville on September 09, 2025 in Castro de Erville, Spain.

Bernal wins at Vuelta as protests cut stage 16 short

Pro-Palestinian protesters continue to disrupt the Vuelta a Espana, with Colombian Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) winning stage 16 which ended 8km before the scheduled finish at Castro de Herville.

Cycling • 09 Sep

Patient O'Connor reaping Kerry rewards

Kerry's Joe O'Connor has had to bide his time with Kerry, but a stellar 2025 is a nod to both hard work and resilience.

Football • 09 Sep

8 September 2025; Dara O'Shea during a Republic of Ireland training session at the AFF Technical Center Academy in Yerevan, Armenia. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint

Dara O'Shea says he still has plenty he wants to achieve in his career as Ireland's short, sharp World Cup qualifying campaign reaches its first must-win game.

Soccer • 09 Sep

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Caffrey continues to lead in Dublin defensive 'unit'

Raise the floor, not the bar - McMillan's Munster plan

Donald coy over Ryder Cup pairings

GAA seeks €5m state funds for growth and hurling plans

Bolivia stun Brazil to secure World Cup play-off spot

Rice: Athlone Town have to move on from Fortune exit

Mbappe says mental health remains taboo in elite sport

Liverpool's Kone-Doherty revels in Ireland U21 impact

World Cup hopes shattered as Ireland shocked by Armenia

Player Ratings: Day of Armenian acrimony for Ireland

Noonan's teenage kicks rescue Ireland against Andorra

Hallgrimsson 'takes the blame' amid pessimistic mood

McHugh takes charge of Westmeath footballers

Joyce victorious in last-16 contest at Worlds

'Wounded' Ireland won't linger on Black Ferns loss

Portugal edge Hungary to tighten grip on Group F

McMillan: Munster's 'Red Army' fans inspired move north

Smyth embracing waiting in the wings for Saints moment

Premier tyros fuelling Forde's Tipperary belief

Price is right on route to Players Championship 26 win

World Cup qualifying recap: Armenia 2-1 Ireland

McIlroy takes tips from Federer on extending career

Bernal wins at Vuelta as protests cut stage 16 short

Patient O'Connor reaping Kerry rewards

O'Shea relishing Ireland's World Cup sprint