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18 August 2020; Assistant manager John Sullivan during a DLR Waves training session at UCD in Dublin. Photo by Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile

Sullivan takes over at Athlone on eve of Glasgow match

John Sullivan has been appointed interim manager of Athlone Town for the remainder of the season.

Postecoglou confirmed as new Forest boss

Nottingham Forest have appointed former Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou as their replacement for the sacked Nuno Espirito Santo.

Soccer • 09 Sep

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - FEBRUARY 9: Patrick Mahomes #15 of the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce (87) take the field prior to Super Bowl LIX against the Philadelphia Eagles at Caesars Superdome on February 09, 2025 in New O

Chiefs indicate interest in Dublin appearance soon

The Kansas City Chiefs have told the NFL they wish to be considered for a fixture in Ireland in the near future, three weeks out from the first-ever regular season game in Dublin between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings.

US Sport • 10 Sep

Doherty dropped as Ogbene and Taylor start in Armenia

Matt Doherty has been left out of the Ireland side for this evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia in Yerevan.

Soccer • 09 Sep

7 September 2025; Eve Higgins of Ireland during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Ireland at Brighton and Hove Community Stadium in Falmer, England. Photo by Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Higgins: Ireland will learn Black Ferns lessons

After drawing a blank for the first time since April 2023, a run spanning 23 games, centre Eve Higgins believes Ireland will learn lessons from their heavy defeat to New Zealand when they take on France on Sunday.

Rugby • 09 Sep

David Power makes a return to senior inter-county management

Power answers call to manage Tipperary senior ladies

David Power has been appointed as the new Tipperary senior ladies football manager.

David Power • 09 Sep

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

Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win

The Republic of Ireland are already playing catch up in their quest to qualify for the World Cup as they get set to take on Armenia in Yerevan on Tuesday evening.

Soccer • 09 Sep

Ireland capable of upset against familiar foe France

Jonny Holland reflects on Ireland's pool defeat to New Zealand as Scott Bemand's side dust themselves down and refocus on the quarter-final against France.

Rugby • 09 Sep

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

Focus is key as Ireland look to kick-start campaign

It's all about focus for Ireland when it comes to this Tuesday evening's World Cup qualifier against Armenia, according to manager Heimir Hallgrimsson.

Soccer • 09 Sep

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after defeating the Chicago Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

NFL: McCarthy's late show gives Vikings win over Bears

JJ McCarthy marked his delayed NFL debut with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes as the Minnesota Vikings came from behind to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24.

US Sport • 09 Sep

Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune before the UEFA Women's Champions League Second Qualifying Round semi-final match between Breidablik and Athlone Town at Sportpark Schreurserve in Enschede, Netherlands.

'It's possibly the worst timing to lose your manager'

Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses the impact Colin Fortune's departure will have on his Athlone Town squad in the build-up to a crucial week at home and abroad.

Soccer • 09 Sep

BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 6: England's Abby Dow during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool A match between England and Australia at Brighton & Hove Albion Stadium on September 6, 2025 in Brighton, England. (Photo by Rob Newell - CameraSport via Gett

World Cup favourites remain on course after final round

Hosts England's status as favourites for the Women's Rugby World Cup title has hardly been challenged since the tournament kicked off, but both Canada and New Zealand are showing the potential to spoil the home party.

Rugby • 09 Sep

Republic of Ireland Under-21 supremo Jim Crawford is refusing to take Andorra lightly

Crawford's cubs yearning to hear Tallaght roar

Republic of Ireland Under-21s head coach Jim Crawford calls for big turnout to support his team in their UEFA European Championship qualifier against Andorra on Tuesday at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 11 Sep

7 September 2025; Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland watches his drive at the fifth tee box during the final round of the Amgen Irish Open Golf Championship 2025 at The K Club in Straffan, Kildare. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

McGinley: The Irish Open would struggle without McIlroy

Paul McGinley tells RTÉ's Game On that the Irish Open might owe its very existence to Rory McIlroy after Sunday's astonishing climax to the tournament.

Golf • 08 Sep

Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson and Jake O'Brien, left, after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F qualifying match between Republic of Ireland and Hungary at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Kelly: In-game management better than last Armenia trip

Stephen Kelly feels the Republic of Ireland's in-game management has improved as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side look to build on the comeback draw against Hungary when they face Armenia on Tuesday.

Soccer • 08 Sep

DEBRECEN, HUNGARY - SEPTEMBER 08: Sandro Tonali of Italy celebrates his goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Israel and Italy at Nagyerdei Stadion on September 08, 2025 in Debrecen, Hungary. (Photo by Image Photo Agency/Getty Images

Italy edge out Israel in nine-goal thriller

Sandro Tonali scored in added time as Italy kept their World Cup qualifying hopes on track with a thrilling 5-4 win over Israel in Debrecen.

Soccer • 08 Sep

Adam Idah of Celtic during the UEFA Champions League Play-offs Round First Leg match between Celtic and Kairat Almaty at Celtic Park on August 20, 2025 in Glasgow, Scotland.

Idah opens up on 'torture' of his Celtic spell

Adam Idah has admitted he faced "hate" and "torture" as he fought a losing battle to win over his critics during his time at Celtic.

Soccer • 08 Sep

30 August 2025; Grainne Walsh poses for a portrait during an IABA World Boxing Championships photoshoot at the National Sports Campus in Dublin. Photo by David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile *** NO REPRODUCTION FEE ***

Walsh progresses at Worlds as Marley and Lehane bow out

Gráinne Walsh advanced to the quarter-finals at the World Boxing Championships at the Liverpool Arena on an otherwise disappointing day on Merseyside for Irish fighters, with Jack Marley and Jennifer Lehane bowing out.

Boxing • 10 Sep

Evan Ferguson during a Republic of Ireland training session at the AFF Technical Center Academy in Yerevan

Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

One goal has been the margin of victory in all four Republic of Ireland and Armenia clashes, but the hosts enter this clash in Yerevan at a low ebb.

Soccer • 08 Sep

Ireland stripped of star seamers for England series

Ireland seamers Josh Little, Fionn Hand and Mark Adair will miss this month's three-match home Twenty20 series against England through injury, as wicketkeeper-batter Ben Calitz looks to make his senior international debut.

Cricket • 08 Sep

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Sullivan takes over at Athlone on eve of Glasgow match

Postecoglou confirmed as new Forest boss

Chiefs indicate interest in Dublin appearance soon

Doherty dropped as Ogbene and Taylor start in Armenia

Higgins: Ireland will learn Black Ferns lessons

Power answers call to manage Tipperary senior ladies

Preview: Ireland can steady the ship with Yerevan win

Ireland capable of upset against familiar foe France

Focus is key as Ireland look to kick-start campaign

NFL: McCarthy's late show gives Vikings win over Bears

'It's possibly the worst timing to lose your manager'

World Cup favourites remain on course after final round

Crawford's cubs yearning to hear Tallaght roar

McGinley: The Irish Open would struggle without McIlroy

Kelly: In-game management better than last Armenia trip

Italy edge out Israel in nine-goal thriller

Idah opens up on 'torture' of his Celtic spell

Walsh progresses at Worlds as Marley and Lehane bow out

Armenia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know

Ireland stripped of star seamers for England series

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