Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Novak Djokovic hits a return against Argentina's Tomas Etcheverry

Djokovic finds form as Tsitsipas also eases through

Novak Djokovic found his form at the Australian Open in a straightforward win over Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

Orla O'Dwyer knows what it takes to become an AFLW champion

AFLW Grand Final preview: Irish on both sides of divide

On Sunday, at 3.40am Irish time, Brisbane Lions and Melbourne Football Club will vie for glory in the AFLW Grand Final and an Irish player is guaranteed to be on the winning side.

other sport • 26 Nov 22

Melbourne will have Formula One until at least 2035

Melbourne to host Australian F1GP until 2035

Melbourne will host the Australian Grand Prix until 2035 in a new deal that will also see Formula Two and Formula Three added to the schedule for the first time next year.

Motorsport • 15 Jun 22

'It's already a messy game with the oval ball but when there is rain it becomes so unpredictable because the ball doesn't bounce very well and there is absolutely no grip on the Sherrin when it's wet'

Crunch time as rain offers the Irish crop green shoots

Ailish Considine looks ahead to Adelaide Crows' trip to face a Melbourne team featuring three Dublin players, with rare rainfall expected to suit the Irish contingent as the AFLW league phase enters its final stretch in the race for Finals Series places.

other sport • 12 Mar 21

Goldrick weighing up return to Australia next year

Dublin star Sinéad Goldrick is unsure whether she will be heading back to Australia despite being offered a second year with Melbourne in the AFLW.

GAA • 20 Jul 20

Conor McKenna during Essendon Bombers training in March

AFL game off after McKenna tests positive for Covid-19

The Australian Football League's match between Essendon and Melbourne, which was scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed indefinitely after Essendon's Conor McKenna tested positive for Covid-19.

Other sport • 20 Jun 20

A deserted display of the drivers is pictured after the Formula One Australian Grand Prix was cancelled in Melbourne

F1 season may start in June after Australia GP call-off

Formula One has confirmed the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and events in Bahrain and Vietnam are off as the season could be delayed until June.

Motorsport • 13 Mar 20

Lewis Hamilton is angry that Formula One chiefs have not cancelled the Australian GP

Hamilton slams F1 bosses for staging Australian GP

Lewis Hamilton has taken aim at Formula One's bosses for staging the Australian Grand Prix, describing their decision as "shocking".

Motorsport • 12 Mar 20

Karolina Pliskova is the latest favourite to lose in Melbourne

Pliskova beaten as Australian Open upsets continue

There were more shocks at the Australian Open on Saturday as second seed Karolina Pliskova joined Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka in exiting the tournament in the third round.

Tennis • 25 Jan 20

Divilly drew plenty of praise for her display in the drills

Galway star Divilly shines at AFL Women's combine

Galway star footballer Olivia Divilly was the stand-out performer at the Australian Football Women's League (AFLW) combine in Melbourne.

Ladies Football • 03 Oct 19

Diver beat the previous Melbourne marathon record by over six minutes.

Mayo native smashes record to win Melbourne marathon

Mayo native Sinéad Diver has won the Melbourne marathon in a record-breaking time of 2:25.19.

Athletics • 14 Oct 18

'It's exciting but scary. It's a hard-hitting sport'

Bonner says AFLW rookie trial is 'exciting but scary'

Donegal footballer Yvonne Bonner says she's excited about the prospect of travelling to Melbourne to take part in a Women's AFL trial for the chance to secure a contract for the 2019 season.

GAA • 18 Sep 18

Beirne enjoys special moment as he makes Ireland debut

Tadhg Beirne enjoyed a special moment in Melbourne when he earned his first cap in Ireland's Test match against Australia.

Rugby • 16 Jun 18

Conor McKenna (R) will miss Essendon's next three games through suspension

Conor McKenna handed Aussie Rules ban for biting

Former Tyrone footballer Conor McKenna, who plies his trade with Essendon in the AFL now, has been slapped with a three-week suspension for biting an opponent.

GAA • 11 Apr 18

Staunton kicked a goal for GWS Giants in the first round of the AFLW season.

Cora Staunton draws praise from the Aussies in AFLW bow

Cora Staunton received praise in Australia after impressing in the first round of the new Women's AFL (AFLW) season.

AFLW • 03 Feb 18

The first game of the three-Test series will take place in Brisbane

Ireland to face Wallabies in historic three-Test series

Ireland will face the Wallabies next summer in a first ever three-Test series between the two countries.

Rugby • 18 Oct 17

Cillian McDaid recently took part in the AFL draft

AFL club reportedly keen on young Galway star

The AFL club Carlton are reportedly interested in recruiting Galway footballer Cillian McDaid, with one Austrlian publication writing that Carlton have expressed 'genuine interest' in the young defender.

GAA • 07 Oct 17

Angelique Kerber plays a forehand during her clash with Lesia Tsurenko

Kerber battles through first round in Melbourne

Defending champion Angelique Kerber battled her nerves and blew a match point in the second set before finally overcoming Lesia Tsurenko 6-2 5-7 6-2 to reach the second round of the Australian Open.

Tennis • 16 Jan 17

James McGee again fails to make the main draw in Melbourne

McGee falls at final hurdle in Aussie qualifying

There was disappointment for Castleknock's James McGee after he was beaten by Blake Mott 7-6 3-6 6-3 in the final qualifying round at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Tennis • 14 Jan 17

Graeme McDowell and Shane Lowry carded a round of three under par

Dynamic Denmark take control as Ireland slip down

Ireland picked up three shots in their second round at the World Cup of Golf but Denmark carded a 12-under-par 60 to move into pole position in Melbourne.

Golf • 25 Nov 16

The blinkered Prince Of Penzance leads the runners home in the 'race that stops a nation'

Prince Of Penzance denies Dynamite in Melbourne

Max Dynamite had to settle for second as Michelle Payne became the first lady rider to win the Emirates Melbourne Cup as 100-1 shot Prince Of Penzance repelled the challenge of the Willie Mullins-trained runner at Flemington in Australia.

Racing • 03 Nov 15

Duff heads Down Under with Melbourne

Former Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff has agreed a one-year deal to join Melbourne City on a free transfer.

Soccer • 10 Jun 14

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