Bale out - Wales without Madrid man for qualifiers Wales have been dealt a major blow ahead of their final two World Cup Group D qualifying games with the news that star man Gareth Bale will miss both games. Soccer • 03 Oct 17
Bale out - Wales without Madrid man for qualifiers Wales have been dealt a major blow ahead of their final two World Cup Group D qualifying games with the news that star man Gareth Bale will miss both games. Soccer • 03 Oct 17
Spring keen to ensure 'Rolls Royce' quality WC bid The chairman of Ireland's bid to host the 2023 World Cup, Dick Spring, is determined to ensure their efforts are of 'Rolls Royce' quality. Rugby • 16 Nov 16
Spring keen to ensure 'Rolls Royce' quality WC bid The chairman of Ireland's bid to host the 2023 World Cup, Dick Spring, is determined to ensure their efforts are of 'Rolls Royce' quality. Rugby • 16 Nov 16
Austria v Republic of Ireland recap Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland took a major step towards qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a hard fought victory over Austrian in Vienna. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 12 Nov 16
Austria v Republic of Ireland recap Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland took a major step towards qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia with a hard fought victory over Austrian in Vienna. See how it all unfolded here. Soccer • 12 Nov 16
Ireland commitment was never in doubt - Arter Harry Arter is ready to help the Republic of Ireland take a major step towards World Cup qualification as the midfielder again reaffirmed his commitment to the national side. Soccer • 12 Nov 16
Ireland commitment was never in doubt - Arter Harry Arter is ready to help the Republic of Ireland take a major step towards World Cup qualification as the midfielder again reaffirmed his commitment to the national side. Soccer • 12 Nov 16
Belief was biggest factor in Ireland win - Trimble Ireland back Andrew Trimble revealed Joe Schmidt's side had to convince themselves they could beat New Zealand before they were able to end a 111-year wait for a win over the All Blacks. Rugby • 08 Nov 16
Belief was biggest factor in Ireland win - Trimble Ireland back Andrew Trimble revealed Joe Schmidt's side had to convince themselves they could beat New Zealand before they were able to end a 111-year wait for a win over the All Blacks. Rugby • 08 Nov 16
Five-try Ireland defeat All Blacks in Chicago Ireland's class of 2016 stamped their names into the history books as Joe Schmidt's side dispatched New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago for their first win over the All Blacks in 111 years of trying. Rugby • 06 Nov 16
Five-try Ireland defeat All Blacks in Chicago Ireland's class of 2016 stamped their names into the history books as Joe Schmidt's side dispatched New Zealand 40-29 in Chicago for their first win over the All Blacks in 111 years of trying. Rugby • 06 Nov 16
Gallery: Ireland v New Zealand Ireland claimed a historic 40-29 victory over New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago. View a selection of the best images from that game. Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Gallery: Ireland v New Zealand Ireland claimed a historic 40-29 victory over New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago. View a selection of the best images from that game. Rugby • 07 Nov 16
Jackman: Farrell a dark horse for Irish WC squad Bernard Jackman has tipped Grenoble’s former Ulster centre Chris Farrell as a dark horse for Ireland’s World Cup squad. Rugby • 01 Oct 14
Jackman: Farrell a dark horse for Irish WC squad Bernard Jackman has tipped Grenoble’s former Ulster centre Chris Farrell as a dark horse for Ireland’s World Cup squad. Rugby • 01 Oct 14
Henshaw out of Argentina tour with hand injury Connacht's Robbie Henshaw has been withdrawn from Ireland's tour to Argentina due to a hand ligament injury. Rugby • 29 May 14
Henshaw out of Argentina tour with hand injury Connacht's Robbie Henshaw has been withdrawn from Ireland's tour to Argentina due to a hand ligament injury. Rugby • 29 May 14
Drulovic to take charge of Serbs for Ireland game Former international winger Ljubinko Drulovic has been named Serbia's acting coach and will be in charge for the friendly against Ireland in Dublin on 5 March. Soccer • 14 Feb 14
Drulovic to take charge of Serbs for Ireland game Former international winger Ljubinko Drulovic has been named Serbia's acting coach and will be in charge for the friendly against Ireland in Dublin on 5 March. Soccer • 14 Feb 14
Ireland to play Turkey in May friendly The FAI has said that Ireland will play Turkey in an international friendly in the Aviva Stadium on 25 May. Soccer • 07 Feb 14
Ireland to play Turkey in May friendly The FAI has said that Ireland will play Turkey in an international friendly in the Aviva Stadium on 25 May. Soccer • 07 Feb 14