Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

INGLEWOOD, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Justin Herbert #10 of the Los Angeles Chargers reaches for a first down against Eric Wilson #55 of the Minnesota Vikings during the second quarter in the game at SoFi Stadium on October 23, 2025 in Inglewood, California

Herbert hits form as Chargers crush Vikings

Justin Herbert threw for three touchdowns as the Los Angeles Chargers eased past the Minnesota Vikings 37-10.

28 September 2025; Aaron Rodgers, centre, and Defensive tackle Cameron Heyward of Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2025 NFL International Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Towels, tunes and touchdowns as NFL hits Croke Park

Dublin was the latest stop on the American football global hype train today as fans from the US, Europe and further afield joined locals for the first regular-season game at Croke Park.

US Sport • 02 Oct

28 September 2025; A general view of action during the 2025 NFL International Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Steelers hold off Vikings in first NFL clash at Croker

The NFL's first-ever regular-season game in Dublin saw the Pittsburgh Steelers escape with a 24-21 win over the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park.

NFL • 29 Sep

28 September 2025; Linebacker TJ Watt #90 of Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates after an intercept during the 2025 NFL International Game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

NFL recap: Pittsburgh Steelers 24-21 Minnesota Vikings

Croke Park was the venue as the Pittsburgh Steelers held on for a 24-21 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

NFL • 28 Sep

'Disappointed' Macauley part of NFL Croke Park protest

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Michael Darragh Macauley says he is "disappointed" NFL action will take place in Croke Park this weekend and will be among those protesting at the event.

US Sport • 26 Sep

12 March 2025; More than 50 young players from Greenlanes National School and Scoil an tSeachtar Laoch (both from Dublin aged between 10 and 12 years old) took to the pitch in Croke Park today to showcase their NFL Flag Football skills. Fast paced and acc

NFL Dublin: Greatest show on turf rolls into Croke Park

Eoin Ryan previews Sunday's clash between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park, the first regular-season NFL match to take place in Dublin.

NFL • 28 Sep

Aaron Rodgers of the Steelers prepares to throw the ball

Rodgers eager to make history for NFL at Croke Park

Aaron Rodgers has accomplished nearly everything in his NFL career, but he has never played a regular-season game in Ireland.

US Sport • 25 Sep

Jordan Davis of the Philadelphia Eagles reacts after returning a blocked field goal in the final moments of the game for a touchdown

NFL: Eagles take thrilling win with last-play touchdown

Super Bowl champions the Philadelphia Eagles pulled off a remarkable victory over the Los Angeles Rams in a last-play thriller in the NFL.

US Sport • 22 Sep

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 08: J.J. McCarthy #9 of the Minnesota Vikings celebrates after defeating the Chicago Bears 27-24 at Soldier Field on September 08, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

NFL: McCarthy's late show gives Vikings win over Bears

JJ McCarthy marked his delayed NFL debut with two fourth-quarter touchdown passes as the Minnesota Vikings came from behind to beat the Chicago Bears 27-24.

US Sport • 09 Sep

NFL fans frustrated at huge online ticket queues

Fans attempting to buy tickets for September's NFL game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Minnesota Vikings at Croke Park experienced online frustration as hundreds of thousands of accounts attempted to complete purchases.

US Sport • 18 Jun

Los Angeles Rams tight end Hunter Long reacts after missing a catch against the Minnesota Vikings

NFL: Rams win play-off game moved because of wildfires

The Los Angeles Rams booked a spot in the NFC divisional round with a 27-9 win over the Minnesota Vikings.

US Sport • 14 Jan

Kirk Cousins (L) of the Atlanta Falcons throws a pass against the Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium

Atlanta Falcons win in Vegas, Vikings extend streak

Kirk Cousins threw his first touchdown pass since 3 November and Bijan Robinson rushed for 125 yards on 22 carries to help the Atlanta Falcons earn a 15-9 victory over Las Vegas Raiders at Allegiant Stadium.

US Sport • 17 Dec 24

Detroit Lions wide receiver Jameson Williams hurdles Chicago defenders

NFL: Lions edge out Bears, Cowboys end losing streak

The Detroit Lions made it 10 wins in a row as they edged past the Chicago Bears 23-20 in a Thanksgiving Day divisional tussle.

US Sport • 29 Nov 24

Will Reichard's field goal helped the Vikings to victory

Vikings hold on to beat Jets in London showdown

Minnesota Vikings extended their winning streak to five matches in the NFL this season as they beat New York Jets 23-17 in London.

US Sport • 07 Oct 24

Cairo Santos kicks his fourth field goal of the game to earn the Bears a 12-10 win

Bears kick their way to victory in dour encounter

Cairo Santos' match-winning field goal with 10 seconds remaining secured a 12-10 victory for the Chicago Bears over the Minnesota Vikings on Monday night.

US Sport • 28 Nov 23

Jordan Addison's seven receptions yielded 123 yards and two touchdowns

NFL: Minnesota Vikings shock San Francisco 49ers

Two first-half touchdowns from rookie Jordan Addison set the Minnesota Vikings on the way to a 22-17 win over the San Francisco 49ers.

US Sport • 24 Oct 23

The aptly-named D'Andre Swift ensured his first game for his hometown team was a memorable one

Eagles' ground game proves key in win over Vikings

D'Andre Swift starred for the Philadelphia Eagles to secure their second win in two games, beating the Minnesota Vikings 34-28 at Lincoln Financial Field.

US Sport • 15 Sep 23

Minnesota Vikings place kicker Greg Joseph (1) is lifted on his team-mates shoulders after kicking a game-winning field goal

NFL: Vikings fight back from 33-0 down to make history

The Minnesota Vikings mounted the biggest comeback in NFL history to defeat the Indianapolis Colts 39-36 and win the NFC North.

US Sport • 18 Dec 22

Stefon Diggs celebrates with Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen on a night when the pair combined to devastating effect at Highmark Stadium

NFL round-up: Tennessee mauled by ruthless Buffalo

The Buffalo Bills enhanced their position as Super Bowl favourites with a rampant 41-7 victory over the Tennessee Titans in upstate New York, while the Philadelphia Eagles dispatched the Minnesota Vikings 24-7 in the City of Brotherly Love.

US Sport • 20 Sep 22

Ben Roethlisberger of the Pittsburgh Steelers is sacked by Sheldon Richardson

NFL: Steelers fall short of remarkable comeback

The Minnesota Vikings' defence denied the Pittsburgh Steelers a touchdown at the death to claim a thrilling 36-28 victory on Thursday night.

US Sport • 10 Dec 21

Updated NFL: Taylor scores five touchdowns in Colts win

The Indianapolis Colts' Jonathan Taylor became only the 18th player in NFL history to score five touchdowns in a game as they upset the Buffalo Bills 41-15.

US Sport • 22 Nov 21

Dakota Dozier is a seven-year veteran of the league

Vaccinated Viking Dozier hospitalised with Covid-19

Minnesota Vikings offensive lineman Dakota Dozier has been hospitalised with breathing difficulties arising from Covid-19, while 29 members of the organisation are in the Covid-19 protocol as close contacts.

US Sport • 10 Nov 21

Nick Foles suffered an injury against the Minnesota Vikings

Vikings overcome Bears in defensive battle

The Minnesota Vikings eked out a gritty 19-13 win over Chicago on Monday, with the Bears' loss exacerbated by a potentially serious injury to quarterback Nick Foles.

US Sport • 17 Nov 20

Cameron Smith is confident of a return to the NFL

Vikings' Smith to have open heart surgery

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Cameron Smith will miss the 2020 NFL season after a positive coronavirus test led to the discovery of a serious heart condition that requires surgery.

US Sport • 09 Aug 20

Adam Thielen had seven receptions for 129 yards in the win over the New Orleans Saints last Sunday

NFL preview: San Francisco 49ers v Minnesota Vikings

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Vikings go for a second straight upset on Saturday when they visit the top-seeded San Francisco 49ers in their NFC divisional round encounter in Santa Clara.

US Sport • 10 Jan 20