Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Business as usual for clinical Celtic

Celtic moved 11 points clear of Aberdeen at the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a businesslike 2-0 St Stephen's Day win over Dundee at Dens Park.

Soccer • 26 Dec 17

Celtic could not find the net in the first leg

Rodgers: Clean sheet crucial ahead of second leg

Boss Brendan Rodgers believes the clean sheet Celtic take into their Champions League qualifier against Rosenborg on Wednesday night could be crucial.

Soccer • 02 Aug 17

Leigh Griffiths tying a Celtic scarf to a Windsor Park goalpost after Friday's 2-0 win over Linfield

UEFA investigate Griffiths for provoking Linfield fans

UEFA has announced it has opened disciplinary proceedings against Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths for provoking spectators at the end of Friday's Champions League qualifier against Linfield.

Soccer • 17 Jul 17

Leigh Griffiths picks up objects thrown at him at Windsor Park

Rodgers concern after missiles thrown at Griffiths

Brendan Rodgers revealed his concern about Leigh Griffiths' safety after the Celtic striker had missiles thrown at him during the 2-0 Champions League qualifying win over Linfield at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 14 Jul 17

Harry Kane volley home the leveller for England

Kane silences Scotland's celebration with late leveller

Harry Kane earned England a point in stoppage time after a stunning late Leigh Griffiths double looked like giving Scotland a memorable victory at Hampden.

Soccer • 10 Jun 17

Leigh Griffiths: 'If you can't handle the pressure of playing at Celtic then you shouldn't be here'

Celtic showed mental strength - Griffiths

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths felt his side showed their mental strength by clinching the treble in the final moments of the season.

Soccer • 29 May 17

Celtic's Leigh Griffiths scores what turned out to be the winner

Griffiths' strike enough for Celtic victory

Celtic extended their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership to 11 points thanks to Leigh Griffiths' first-half goal against Hamilton.

Soccer • 13 Dec 16

Celtic are unbeaten in 14 Premiership games

Teams travel to Celtic Park in fear - Griffiths

Leigh Griffiths believes teams will be travelling to Celtic Park with fear this season.

Soccer • 10 Dec 16

Leigh Griffiths celebrates scoring Celtic's third goal

Rodgers offers no guarantee for Griffiths

Leigh Griffiths will have to wait and see if he retains the shirt after his scoring return for Celtic in the 4-1 win at Partick Thistle, according to boss Brendan Rodgers.

Soccer • 10 Dec 16

Gordon Strachan (centre) is under pressure

Griffiths urges Scots to keep faith with Strachan

Leigh Griffiths insists changing the manager is not the answer to Scotland's problems.

Soccer • 12 Nov 16

Leigh Griffiths is among the absentees as Celtic eye points in Germany

Celtic injury woes for trip to Monchengladbach

Celtic have travelled to Germany without Kolo Toure, Jozo Simunovic and Leigh Griffiths for their Champions League encounter with Borussia Monchengladbach.

Soccer • 31 Oct 16

Celtic play Rangers at Hampden at 2.15pm

Griffiths will get Celtic chance, says Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers admits Leigh Griffiths has been unlucky to lose his Celtic slot to red-hot Moussa Dembele - but insists he will get his chance to grab it back.

Soccer • 23 Oct 16

Leigh Griffiths says Celtic know Hapoel's strengths and weaknesses

Griffiths says Celtic have learned from mistakes

Leigh Griffiths insists Celtic have learned their lesson from previous Champions League heartbreaks.

Soccer • 17 Aug 16

Leigh Griffiths: 'Both of us could have been booked to be honest.'

Griffiths plays down Astana's video nasty

FC Astana have taken to their official Twitter account to post a clip of Leigh Griffiths' clash with Igor Shitov which earned the Celtic striker a yellow card in Wednesday night's 1-1 draw in Kazakhstan.

Soccer • 28 Jul 16

Griffiths' 78th minute strike secured a 1-1 draw in Astana

Advantage Celtic as Griffiths secures away draw

Leigh Griffiths' 78th minute strike gave Celtic a 1-1 draw against FC Astana and put the Hoops firmly in charge of their Champions League destiny.

Soccer • 27 Jul 16

Leigh Griffiths will be looking to continue his goal rush uner Brendan Rodgers next term

Griffiths is eyeing Celtic 100-goal milestone

Leigh Griffiths is aiming to reach a century of Celtic goals next season as he looks to join an elite band of Parkhead strikers.

Soccer • 07 Jun 16

Leigh Griffiths has scored 39 goals this season for the Bhoys

Griffiths crowned Scottish player of the year

Celtic frontman Leigh Griffiths has been crowned PFA Scotland player of the year for the first time.

Soccer • 01 May 16

Leigh Griffiths: 'I'm looking forward to the next five years in the Hoops as we look to add to the trophies already won.'

Leigh Griffiths pens bumper new Celtic deal

Leigh Griffiths has signed a bumper new contract with Celtic which ties him to the club him until 2021.

Soccer • 18 Dec 15

Leigh Griffiths: 'They'll be coming here to attack us but we've got players going the other way that can hurt them.'

Leigh Griffiths insists Celtic can 'hurt' Ajax

Leigh Griffiths is confident Celtic can overcome their midfield crisis against Ajax in their crunch Europa League clash at Parkhead tonight.

Soccer • 26 Nov 15

Leigh Griffiths was on target again for Celtic against Ross County

Bhoys find home comfort following Europa pain

Celtic banished their Molde misery with a commanding 4-1 Scottish Premiership win at Ross County as in-form striker Leigh Griffiths grabbed a double.

Soccer • 08 Nov 15

Leigh Griffiths opened the scoring as Celtic eased past Dundee United

Griffiths on target as Celtic march on

Ronny Delia saw his selection gamble pay off as Celtic beat Dundee United 3-1 despite making nine changes.

Soccer • 22 Aug 15

Leigh Griffiths (r) may face Celtic team-mate Anthony Stokes when Ireland host Scotland

Griffiths makes Scotland squad for Ireland clash

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been called up to the Scotland squad for next month’s EURO 2016 qualifier against the Republic of Ireland.

Soccer • 18 May 15

Leigh Griffiths scored three goals for Celtic

Griffiths hat-trick does job for Celtic

A second-half hat-trick from Leigh Griffiths saw Celtic record a 3-0 victory over Dundee United at Tannadice and move eight points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.

Soccer • 26 Apr 15

Celtic celebrate as the Bhoys enjoyed a 2-0 lead at half-time

Celtic beat Rangers to book spot in Lge Cup final

Celtic put two past Rangers as they eased to victory in their Scottish League Cup semi-final clash.

Soccer • 01 Feb 15

Leigh Griffiths could be facing a lengthy ban from the SFA

Griffiths handed revised SFA charge

Celtic striker Leigh Griffiths has been issued with a more serious charge by the Scottish Football Association after being accused of "singing in public a song of an offensive, racist and/or discriminatory nature".

Soccer • 09 Apr 14