Fog, fires and sabotage: Ireland's play-off sagas As they gear up for Prague, here is a tour of several of Ireland's play-off dramas down the decades. Soccer • 24 Mar
Fog, fires and sabotage: Ireland's play-off sagas As they gear up for Prague, here is a tour of several of Ireland's play-off dramas down the decades. Soccer • 24 Mar
Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne. Soccer • 21 Mar
Why Prague is Irish football's biggest moment in years If you haven't caught 'Prague Fever' yet, be warned: you will. It'll be inescapable, unavoidable, something that heightens the senses and unites the country, writes Anthony Pyne. Soccer • 21 Mar
Hallgrimsson says FAI 'pressure' led to new contract Heimir Hallgrimsson has signed a new contract to remain as Republic of Ireland boss until the end of the Euro 2028 qualification cycle. Soccer • 19 Mar
Hallgrimsson says FAI 'pressure' led to new contract Heimir Hallgrimsson has signed a new contract to remain as Republic of Ireland boss until the end of the Euro 2028 qualification cycle. Soccer • 19 Mar
Hallgrimsson names Ireland squad for World Cup play-off Heimir Hallgrimsson has called Harvey Vale into the Republic of Ireland squad for next Thursday's FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia, while Alan Browne and Sammie Szmodics have been recalled. Soccer • 19 Mar
Hallgrimsson names Ireland squad for World Cup play-off Heimir Hallgrimsson has called Harvey Vale into the Republic of Ireland squad for next Thursday's FIFA World Cup play-off semi-final against Czechia, while Alan Browne and Sammie Szmodics have been recalled. Soccer • 19 Mar
Hallgrimsson names Ireland squad for Prague - recap Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad for the World Cup play-off against Czech Republic. Read back on how it unfolded here. Soccer • 19 Mar
Hallgrimsson names Ireland squad for Prague - recap Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrimsson has named his squad for the World Cup play-off against Czech Republic. Read back on how it unfolded here. Soccer • 19 Mar
Crowds flock to see Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior Gaelic Warrior became the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to receive a rapturous welcome home from the villagers of Leighlinbridge – and further afield – as he led a parade of Willie Mullins' 2026 Festival heroes, on what the Closutton trainer said was an "extraordinary" Wednesday evening. Racing • 18 Mar
Crowds flock to see Gold Cup hero Gaelic Warrior Gaelic Warrior became the latest Cheltenham Gold Cup winner to receive a rapturous welcome home from the villagers of Leighlinbridge – and further afield – as he led a parade of Willie Mullins' 2026 Festival heroes, on what the Closutton trainer said was an "extraordinary" Wednesday evening. Racing • 18 Mar
Byrne stands firm amid Trivela resignation instruction Drogheda United co-chairperson Joanna Byrne has reiterated that she will not resign from her position in the wake of the club's owners Trivela Group requesting she resign from the position and as a director of the club. Soccer • 18 Mar
Byrne stands firm amid Trivela resignation instruction Drogheda United co-chairperson Joanna Byrne has reiterated that she will not resign from her position in the wake of the club's owners Trivela Group requesting she resign from the position and as a director of the club. Soccer • 18 Mar
It's a knockout - Hallgrimsson's record in do-or-die ties Heimir Hallgrimsson has taken some notable names as coach of Iceland and Jamaica, and he's aiming for another big knockout scalp in Prague. Soccer • 19 Mar
It's a knockout - Hallgrimsson's record in do-or-die ties Heimir Hallgrimsson has taken some notable names as coach of Iceland and Jamaica, and he's aiming for another big knockout scalp in Prague. Soccer • 19 Mar
Members of Iran women's team return home Iran's national women's team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. Soccer • 18 Mar
Members of Iran women's team return home Iran's national women's team crossed the Turkish border into Iran on Wednesday to complete a fraught return journey from Australia, after five members withdrew asylum claims they had lodged there. Soccer • 18 Mar
Edogbo racist abuse mainly came from Irish-based accounts The "majority" of social media accounts that directed racist abuse at Edwin Edogbo following his international debut are based in Ireland, according to ethical data science company Signify. Rugby • 18 Mar
Edogbo racist abuse mainly came from Irish-based accounts The "majority" of social media accounts that directed racist abuse at Edwin Edogbo following his international debut are based in Ireland, according to ethical data science company Signify. Rugby • 18 Mar
Senegal set to appeal losing AFCON title to CAS The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title. Soccer • 18 Mar
Senegal set to appeal losing AFCON title to CAS The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its intention to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after the country was stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title. Soccer • 18 Mar
Senegal stripped of title, Morocco awarded AFCON Morocco have been awarded a 3-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the title. Soccer • 18 Mar
Senegal stripped of title, Morocco awarded AFCON Morocco have been awarded a 3-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the title. Soccer • 18 Mar
Aki, Gibson-Park, Sheehan and Van der Flier pen new deals Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU, securing the futures of four key players as Andy Farrell builds his squad towards the 2027 World Cup. Rugby • 17 Mar
Aki, Gibson-Park, Sheehan and Van der Flier pen new deals Bundee Aki, Jamison Gibson-Park, Dan Sheehan and Josh van der Flier have all signed contract extensions with the IRFU, securing the futures of four key players as Andy Farrell builds his squad towards the 2027 World Cup. Rugby • 17 Mar
Monday's League of Ireland results and reports Read how it all unfolded on a night where the goals and the bulk of the entertainment was on view between Galway United and Waterford FC. Soccer • 16 Mar
Monday's League of Ireland results and reports Read how it all unfolded on a night where the goals and the bulk of the entertainment was on view between Galway United and Waterford FC. Soccer • 16 Mar
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix cancelled Formula One has confirmed next month's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the sport "will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first". Motorsport • 15 Mar
Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix cancelled Formula One has confirmed next month's races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia will not take place as FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem said the sport "will always place the safety and wellbeing of our community and colleagues first". Motorsport • 15 Mar
Six Nations title decider: France 48-46 England recap France beat England at the death to clinch the Six Nations title. Read back on how it unfolded. Rugby • 14 Mar
Six Nations title decider: France 48-46 England recap France beat England at the death to clinch the Six Nations title. Read back on how it unfolded. Rugby • 14 Mar
O'Toole: 'It's been an absolute journey for me' One of Ireland's breakout stars of the Six Nations, Tom O'Toole, believes the squad are "building nicely" after their strong Six Nations finish. Rugby • 15 Mar
O'Toole: 'It's been an absolute journey for me' One of Ireland's breakout stars of the Six Nations, Tom O'Toole, believes the squad are "building nicely" after their strong Six Nations finish. Rugby • 15 Mar
Ireland win Triple Crown but France nick 6 Nations title Ireland capped their Guinness Six Nations off on a high with an outstanding 43-21 win against Scotland to secure the Triple Crown, but Andy Farrell's side fell agonisinly short of the outright title after a Super Saturday for the ages. Rugby • 17 Mar
Ireland win Triple Crown but France nick 6 Nations title Ireland capped their Guinness Six Nations off on a high with an outstanding 43-21 win against Scotland to secure the Triple Crown, but Andy Farrell's side fell agonisinly short of the outright title after a Super Saturday for the ages. Rugby • 17 Mar
Crowds delayed entry as murder suspect chased at Sawgrass Day three of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Florida was delayed for thousands of fans after two people were shot and killed on Friday night less than a mile from the tournament's main parking area. Golf • 14 Mar
Crowds delayed entry as murder suspect chased at Sawgrass Day three of the Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass in Florida was delayed for thousands of fans after two people were shot and killed on Friday night less than a mile from the tournament's main parking area. Golf • 14 Mar
Gaelic Warrior wins Gold Cup as Mullins equals record Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 13 Mar
Gaelic Warrior wins Gold Cup as Mullins equals record Gaelic Warrior left the field toiling in his wake as he claimed an impressive victory in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 13 Mar
Cheltenham Festival: Day 4 recap and reports All the action, as it happened, on the final afternoon of this year's Cheltenham Festival. The feature Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup went the way of Gaelic Warrior, who was an ultra-impressive winner of chasing's blue riband under Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins. Racing • 13 Mar
Cheltenham Festival: Day 4 recap and reports All the action, as it happened, on the final afternoon of this year's Cheltenham Festival. The feature Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup went the way of Gaelic Warrior, who was an ultra-impressive winner of chasing's blue riband under Paul Townend for trainer Willie Mullins. Racing • 13 Mar
Hurling in March for benefit of the Wicklow footballers Memories of Seanie Johnston hurling in Kildare as Mikey Stafford finds himself lining out for Éire Óg Greystones in a Wicklow junior championship 'grading' match in early March. Hurling • 15 Mar
Hurling in March for benefit of the Wicklow footballers Memories of Seanie Johnston hurling in Kildare as Mikey Stafford finds himself lining out for Éire Óg Greystones in a Wicklow junior championship 'grading' match in early March. Hurling • 15 Mar
Scots confidence well placed for once in heated rivalry Scotland's ability to talk themselves up ahead of recent meetings with Ireland has only been matched by their incredible propensity to blow it when it really matters, so the story goes. Rugby • 14 Mar
Scots confidence well placed for once in heated rivalry Scotland's ability to talk themselves up ahead of recent meetings with Ireland has only been matched by their incredible propensity to blow it when it really matters, so the story goes. Rugby • 14 Mar
Inothewayurthinkin in hunt for unlikely Gold Cup defence Gavin Cromwell is more hopeful than confident about the chances of Inothewayurthinkin successfully defending his crown in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 13 Mar
Inothewayurthinkin in hunt for unlikely Gold Cup defence Gavin Cromwell is more hopeful than confident about the chances of Inothewayurthinkin successfully defending his crown in the Boodles Cheltenham Gold Cup. Racing • 13 Mar
