Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Erik Lamela starred for Spurs in the first-leg win in Cyprus

Spurs to take heed from Man U humbling, Pochettino

Mauricio Pochettino saw Manchester United's league humbling first-hand - a result the Tottenham manager hopes will keep his players from getting complacent against Limassol.

Soccer • 28 Aug 14

Ireland internationals Paul McShane and Glenn Whelan clash

Ten-man Hull hauled back by Stoke

Stoke City fought back to grab a point from ten-man Hull City as this afternoon's Premier Division clash ended 1-1 at the KC Stadium.

Soccer • 24 Aug 14

Marc Wilson: 'We know that we have to learn from the mistakes we made last weekend'

Wilson determined to get Stoke back on track

Stoke's Marc Wilson has described last weekend's loss to Aston Villa as a "real kick in the stomach" that he and his team-mates are itching to bounce back against Hull.

Soccer • 24 Aug 14

Paul McShane, included in Martin O'Neill's provisional Ireland squad, in action for Hull

Hull suffer narrow defeat to Lokeren in Belgium

Hull have lost the first leg of their Europa League qualifying play-off against Lokeren 1-0 in Belgium.

Soccer • 21 Aug 14

Mauricio Pochettino: 'Now the Europa League gives you the opportunity to play in the Champions League'

Pochettino: Europa League now different

Tottenham head coach Mauricio Pochettino has had a change of heart on the Europa League ahead of his managerial debut in continental competition.

Soccer • 21 Aug 14

Tom Huddlestone's penalty was saved, while he missed the follow-up

Hull held scoreless on European debut

Hull had to settle for a goalless draw on their competitive European debut as Tom Huddlestone missed a penalty and a point-blank follow-up against Slovakia's AS Trencin.

Soccer • 01 Aug 14

Tom Ince ended last season on loan at Crystal Palace

Ince ignores European interest to join Hull

Hull have announced the signing of winger Tom Ince from Blackpool on a two-year deal.

Soccer • 07 Jul 14

Robert Snodgrass is now expected to undergo a medical and discuss personal terms

Hull agree fee for Snodgrass

Hull have agreed a fee for Norwich winger Robert Snodgrass.

Soccer • 26 Jun 14

The 24-year-old spent last season on loan at the KC Stadium

Livermore move to Hull completed

Hull have completed the permanent signing of Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore.

Soccer • 25 Jun 14

Jake Livermore spent last season on loan at Hull from Tottenham

Hull agree fee for Livermore

Hull have agreed a fee for Tottenham midfielder Jake Livermore, who spent last season on loan at the KC Stadium for the premier League side.

Soccer • 21 Jun 14

Aaron Ramsey celebrates after scoring the extra-time winner for Arsenal

Arsenal edge Hull to land FA Cup at Wembley

Arsenal came from 2-0 down to win a dramatic FA Cup final 3-2 with a goal from Aaron Ramsey in extra-time to end their nine-year wait for a trophy.

Soccer • 17 May 14

Robbie Brady and Paul McShane face late fitness tests

FA Cup final team news

Get the latest team news as Hull take on Arsenal in the FA Cup final where as many as four Ireland internationals could feature.

Soccer • 16 May 14

McCarthy on target for Toffees

James McCarthy scored his first goal for Everton before Romelu Lukaku left the Merseysiders with a final reminder of his considerable talent in a 2-0 victory over Hull.

Soccer • 11 May 14

Manchester United's James Wilson celebrates after scoring his team's first goal

Youngster Wilson inspires United victory over Hull

Ryan Giggs made a cameo appearance off the bench and Nemanja Vidic said goodbye to Old Trafford, but it was Manchester United debutant James Wilson who stole the show as he scored twice to sink Hull 3-1.

Soccer • 07 May 14

All eyes are on Jordan Bowery's own goal

Weimann brace all but guarantees Villa safety

Andreas Weimann scored a priceless brace to help Aston Villa beat Hull 3-1 and all but guarantee Villa's Barclays Premier League place for another season.

Soccer • 03 May 14

Ashkan Dejagah of Fulham scores their first goal

Fulham drop crucial points against Hull

Republic of Ireland striker Shane Long scored an 87th-minute equaliser as relegation-battling Fulham threw away a two-goal lead and glorious chance of escaping the drop zone against Hull.

Soccer • 30 Apr 14

Lukas Podolski (C) of Arsenal celebrates with team mate Olivier Giroud (L) after scoring his side's second goal against Hull

Podolski on the double to crush Hull

Lukas Podolski scored either side of half-time as Arsenal comfortably beat Hull 3-0 in a dress rehearsal for next month's FA Cup final.

Soccer • 20 Apr 14

Robbie Brady: 'I’ll look towards getting in the squad against Everton in the last game of the season, and then hopefully a cup final'

Tiger Brady hungry for cup final action

Ireland international Robbie Brady is targeting a return to action before the end of the season, with Hull’s FA Cup final with Arsenal a motivating factor.

Soccer • 15 Apr 14

Stephen Quinn (r): 'I had some mixed emotions but I was really happy to score a goal at Wembley'

Mixed emotions for Quinn after Wembley strike

Stephen Quinn said there was no question of him celebrating his FA Cup semi-final goal for Hull against former club Sheffield United.

Soccer • 14 Apr 14

Stephen Quinn scores Hull's fourth goal against Sheffield United

Bruce: Cup pressure is all on Arsenal

Hull will arrive at Wembley next month for the first FA Cup final in the club's 110-year history - an occasion manager Steve Bruce says his players can enjoy with the pressure off.

Soccer • 14 Apr 14

Former Cork star David Meyler scores Hull's fifth

Hull reach their first FA Cup final

Hull reached the FA Cup final for the first time in their history after a thrilling 5-3 win over Sheffield United at Wembley.

Soccer • 13 Apr 14

George Boyd heads Hull in front at the KC Stadium

Hull warm up for Wembley in style

Hull began their Wembley preparations in style with with a 1-0 win against Swansea.

Soccer • 05 Apr 14

West Ham's Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan celebrate after James Chester's own goal for West Ham

Hammers get the better of Hull at Upton park

West Ham ended a three-game losing streak against 10-man Hull - but they made hard work of seeing off the spirited Tigers at Upton Park.

Soccer • 26 Mar 14

Long rubs salt in West Brom wounds

Shane Long might think twice about dropping in on old friends in West Brom any time soon after masterminding his former club's retreat back into the relegation mire with a 2-0 win at a rain-lashed KC Stadium.

Soccer • 22 Mar 14

Alan Pardew expected to make a personal statement at hearing

Stadium ban on cards at Pardew 'headbutt' hearing

Newcasle boss Alan Pardew is facing a possible stadium ban at a disciplinary hearing today after admitting a misconduct charge for headbutting Hull midfielder David Meyler.

Soccer • 11 Mar 14