Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland speaks with Bob Rotella prior to the PGA Championship at Quail Hollow Country Club on May 13, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

'You're doing something really right in Ireland'

Sports psychologist Dr Bob Rotella speaks to Greg Allen about how he helped Rory McIlroy on his way to long-awaited glory at last year's Masters.

Golf • 23 Jan

Paul records half-century knock as Ireland beat USA

Ireland extended their unbeaten record at the T20 World Cup qualifiers in Nepal with a 16-run victory over the USA.

Cricket • 22 Jan

Eventual winner Sebastien Loeb driving a Citroen C4 in Sligo during a stage of the 2007 WRC Rally Championship

Motorsport Ireland eyes WRC return to Ireland

Motorsport Ireland intends to re-engage with the Government this summer on a bid to bring a round of the World Rally Championship (WRC) to the country, organisation president Aiden Harper has said.

Motorsport • 22 Jan

English breaks Irish 800m indoor record in Luxembourg

Mark English made a flying start to the year by breaking his own national 800m indoor record in Luxembourg on Sunday.

Athletics • 18 Jan

18 January 2026; Ballygunner joint captains Peter Hogan and Michael Mahony lift the Tommy Moore Cup after their side's victory in the AIB GAA Hurling Senior Club Championship final match between Ballygunner of Waterford and Loughrea of Galway at Croke Par

Ballygunner see off Loughrea to claim All-Ireland crown

There were no Harry Ruddle-style heroics required this time from Ballygunner, who ground Loughrea down with a powerful second-half display to regain the AIB All-Ireland club SHC title after a 1-20 to 1-14 victory at Croke Park.

Hurling • 18 Jan

Mikey Geaney after kicking the winning point for Daingean Uí Chúis in the 2026 All-Ireland club final

Daingean Uí Chúis 0-23 St Brigid's 1-19 AET recap

Read how it all unfolded as Daingean Uí Chúis are crowned All-Ireland champions for the first time.

Football • 19 Jan

Loughrea's Killeen cleared to play in club final

Loughrea midfielder Cullen Killeen has been cleared to play in Sunday's AIB All-Ireland club hurling final after a Disputes Resolution Authority hearing on Friday night successfully overturned the red card he picked up in the semi-final against Sleacht Néill.

Hurling • 17 Jan

4 January 2026; Robbie Dolan of St Brigid's celebrates after his side's victory in the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between between St Brigid's of Roscommon and Scotstown of Monaghan at Kingspan Breffni in Cavan.

St Brigid's repel Scotstown to reach another decider

St Brigid's will contest a second AIB All-Ireland club SFC title in three seasons but boy did Anthony Cunningham's side have to battle for their ticket back to Croke Park.

Football • 04 Jan

4 January 2026; Ruaidhrí Fallon of St Brigid's is tackled by Nicky Sherlock of Scotstown during the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between between St Brigid's of Roscommon and Scotstown of Monaghan at Kingspan Breff

All-Ireland SF recap: St Brigid's 1-16 Scotstown 1-12

The action as it happened from the second of the weekend's All-Ireland club SFC semi-finals, as Connacht champions St Brigid's faced Ulster kingpins Scotstown at Kingspan Breffni

Football • 04 Jan

Shane Clayton of Ballyboden St Enda's in action against Dylan Geaney, left, and Conor Geaney of Dingle during the AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship semi-final match between Dingle of Kerry and Ballyboden St Enda's of Dublin at SuperVal

Ballyboden St Enda's 1-24 Daingean Uí Chúis 1-26 recap

Daingean Uí Chúis have defeated Ballyboden St Enda's at Páirc Uí Chaoimh in a pulsating All-Ireland club football semi-final. Read back on it here.

Football • 03 Jan

Paul Geaney of Dingle celebrates after scoring his side's first goal with teammate Niall Geaney during the AIB Munster GAA Football Senior Club Championship final match between Dingle and St Finbarr's at FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles, Tipperary.

All-Ireland Club SFC semi-finals: All you need to know

The two AIB All-Ireland Club Football Championship semi-finals take place this weekend with Ballyboden St Enda's and Daingean Uí Chúis meeting in Cork on Saturday and Scotstown v St Brigid's in Cavan the following day.

Football • 03 Jan

NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA - DECEMBER 14: Charlie Smyth #39 of the New Orleans Saints celebrates after kicking the game winning field goal to defeat the Carolina Panthers 20-17 at Caesars Superdome on December 14, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Chr

'Dream scenario' - Smyth revels in game-winning heroics

Charlie Smyth capped off his first home NFL regular season game in style on Sunday night, with a 47-yard winning field goal with six seconds left on the clock that gave the New Orleans Saints the win over their NFC South rival Carolina Panthers.

NFL • 15 Dec 25

MacMahon confirms international cricket retirement

Ireland women star Sophie MacMahon has today announced her retirement from representative cricket.

Cricket • 12 Dec 25

Ireland's summer Test at Eden Park confirmed

Ireland will take on the All Blacks in a July Test match at Eden Park next summer, New Zealand Rugby announced.

Rugby • 09 Dec 25

Ellen Walshe celebrates after winning gold in the women's 200m butterfly

Walshe targets more 'bling' on road to Los Angeles 2028

It has been triumphant week for Irish swimming, and one of the standout performers from the European Short Course Championships in Poland is setting her sights even higher.

Swimming • 08 Dec 25

South Africa defence coach Jerry Flannery

Flannery: Erasmus a 'genius'; Ireland should not panic

Former Munster and Ireland star Jerry Flannery on life within the South Africa set-up, his respect for Rassie Erasmus and why Ireland still possess "massive quality" in their ranks.

Rugby • 08 Dec 25

16 November 2025; Republic of Ireland head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson before the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile

Hopeful Hallgrimsson preparing for the World Cup

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson is in the tricky position of having to prepare for a World Cup his side haven't qualified for yet.

Soccer • 06 Dec 25

Heimir Hallgrímsson, Head Coach of Republic of Ireland reacts during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Official Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on December 05, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Emilee Chinn - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Hallgrimsson happy with 'beatable' World Cup group

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson believes that his side could progress from the World Cup group they were drawn in, should they qualify for the tournament.

Soccer • 05 Dec 25

Ireland fall to heavy T20 defeat in Cape Town

Ireland fell to a 115-run defeat to World Cup finalists South Africa in the first T20 international on their winter tour.

Cricket • 05 Dec 25

Ireland squad named for FIH Hockey Pro League

Ireland women's head coach Gareth Grundie has named a 23-player squad ahead of their debut in the FIH Hockey Pro League in Dublin.

Hockey • 27 Nov 25

Tommy O’Brien of Ireland in action against Damian Willemse of South Africa during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin.

Autumn international recap: Ireland 13-24 South Africa

Ireland took on world champions South Africa in their final Quilter Nations Series game of the year. Relive all the action here.

Rugby • 22 Nov 25

TURIN, ITALY - NOVEMBER 15: Franco Mostert (L) of South Africa has an altercation with Ross Vintcent of Italy during the Quilter Nations Series 2025 match between Italy and South Africa at Allianz Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Ti

No place for Mostert distraction in South Africa team

Franco Mostert has been left out of South Africa's matchday squad for Saturday's showdown with Ireland at Aviva Stadium.

Rugby • 20 Nov 25

18 November 2025; Garry Ringrose, left, and Josh van der Flier during Ireland Rugby squad training at the IRFU High Performance Centre in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

Ringrose returns as Ireland make four changes for Boks

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell has made four changes to his team for Saturday's final Quilter Nations Series clash against South Africa at Aviva Stadium, while Sam Prendergast retains his starting spot at fly-half.

Rugby • 20 Nov 25