Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Connacht sign Irish-qualified prop Robertson-McCoy

Pro12 champions Connacht have signed Irish-qualified tighthead prop Dominic Robertson-McCoy from New Zealand.

Dundalk will face Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjörður

Dundalk to face Icelandic champs in Europe

Dundalk missed out on a glamour tie against Celtic and will face Icelandic side FH Hafnarfjörður in the Champions League second qualifying round.

Soccer • 20 Jun 16

Jack Kennedy claims Roscommon double

Plain Talking's victory in the 188BET.co.uk Handicap Hurdle was the highlight of a Roscommon double for Jack Kennedy.

Racing • 14 Jun 16

Independent consultants for Athlone and Waterford

The FAI has announced the appointment of independent consultants to oversee the ongoing situations at Waterford United and Athlone Town.

Soccer • 10 Jun 16

Order Of St George winning last season's Irish St Leger

Irish Leger hero in Ascot Gold Cup mix

Aidan O'Brien's Order Of St George is among 21 confirmations for the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot next Thursday.

Racing • 10 Jun 16

Ireland will be looking to make it two wins from two

Ireland U20s set to face the world champions

Prop Ben Betts replaces the injured Conor Kenny on the Ireland team to face New Zealand in the World Rugby U20 championships in Manchester on Saturday, kick-off 1.30pm.

Rugby • 10 Jun 16

Jockey Colin Keane on board Tennessee Wildcat winning last year's Glencairn Stakes

Tennessee Wildcat on the prowl again in Glencairn

The Listed Coral.ie Glencairn Stakes takes centre stage at Leopardstown on Thursday and last year's winner Tennessee Wildcat should be cherry-ripe for another crack at the decent prize on offer having warmed up for this with an encouraging display at Naas 11 days ago.

Racing • 08 Jun 16

Danny Qualter (l) and JP Cooney are staying with the Pro12 holders for next season

Connacht trio extend stay with the province

JP Cooney, Shane O'Leary and Danny Qualter have all signed on to continue with Connacht for 2016/17 while back-row forward Rory Moloney has been promoted from the academy to join the senior ranks.

Rugby • 06 Jun 16

Meet the squad: Republic of Ireland

RTÉ Sport's Ed Leahy runs the rule over the 23-man squad selected by Martin O'Neill for duty at Euro 2016

Euro 2016 • 06 Jun 16

Sean Maguire tussles with Brian Gartland

Caulfield ready to go to the wire in title race

Cork City boss John Caulfield believes his side can push Dundalk right to the limit in the title race after their 1-0 victory over the champions at Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 04 Jun 16

Cork host Dundalk in the top-of-the-table clash at Turners Cross

At a glance: SSE Airtricity Premier Division

John Caulfield has said the onus is on Cork City to prevent Dundalk from strolling to a third title on the trot ahead of the sides' top-of-the-table clash in Turner's Cross.

Soccer • 03 Jun 16

O'Brien and Moore to the fore at the Kildare venue

Cuff delivers in Naas sprint for Ballydoyle

Aidan O'Brien and Ryan Moore landed a Listed-race double when Cuff scorched clear to land the Coolmore Stud EBF Fillies' Sprint Stakes at Naas.

Racing • 29 May 16

Dundalk strike late to take points against Youths

Patrick McEleney’s 93rd minute winner broke Wexford Youths hearts at Oriel Park as Premier Division leaders Dundalk came from behind to win 3-2 and secure all three points.

Soccer • 29 May 16

Derry's Joshua Daniels (r) with Keith Ward celebrates his goal at the Brandywell

Derry in command against below-par Bray

Derry City easily got the better of Bray Wanderers to move into third place in the Airtricity Premier Division table.

Soccer • 29 May 16

Mark O'Sullivan made the difference for Cork in the second half

Cork crush Longford for seventh straight win

Mark O’Sullivan came off the bench to help Cork City beat 10-man Longford Town 3-0 at City Calling Stadium as the Rebels consolidated second place in the Premier Division table with their seventh straight league win .

Soccer • 29 May 16

Ismahil Akinade celebrates after scoring the second goal of the game at Dalymount Park

Bohemians fire five past poor St Pat's

Bohemians recorded their first win in seven SSE Airtricity League Premier Division matches at a sun-drenched Dalymount Park as a blistering start helped them to a 5-1 win against St Patrick’s Athletic.

Soccer • 29 May 16

Sligo Rovers manager Dave Robertson saw his side enjoy a derby win

Sligo overturn 10-man Galway in Connacht derby

Sligo Rovers capitalised on their numerical advantage over 10-man Galway United in the SSE Airtricity League as the Connacht derby ended in a 2-1 result on the banks of the river Corrib.

Soccer • 29 May 16

Ten-man Shamrock Rovers held by Finn Harps

Finn Harps earned a point after it ended 1-1 at Tallaght Stadium as 10-man Shamrock Rovers drew a league game for the first time this season.

Soccer • 29 May 16

Alan Judge made his Ireland debut in the 1-0 win over Switzerland in March

Alan Judge warned over results of doping test

Brentford and Republic of Ireland midfielder Alan Judge has been warned by the Football Association after breaching its anti-doping regulations.

Soccer • 28 May 16

Martin O'Neill: 'It was very difficult to leave some of these players out.'

COLUMN: O'Neill lauds McGeady as big calls loom

Martin O'Neill has admitted he's facing some "difficult decisions" as he prepares to settle on his final squad of 23 for Euro 2016, but is on a mission to breathe confidence back into Aiden McGeady.

Soccer • 25 May 16

Marc Wilson will miss the 24-team tournament

Marc Wilson ruled out of Euro 2016

Republic of Ireland boss Martin O'Neill has expressed his sympathy for Marc Wilson after being forced to rule him out of Euro 2016.

Euro 2016 • 23 May 16

Trainer Adrain Keatley, jockey Shane Foley and Jet Setting after their Guineas triumph

Transatlantic trek may be on Jet Setting agenda

Trainer Adrian Keatley is considering a transatlantic voyage with Jet Setting following her thrilling victory in the Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.

Racing • 23 May 16