Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Billy Sharp banged in a hat-trick for Sheffield United

Championship round-up: Sharp-led Blades hit the summit

Sheffield United returned to the top of the Sky Bet Championship after beating Wigan 4-2 at Bramall Lane.

Josh Murphy fired home a brilliant goal for Norwich

On-song Canaries rock Villa's promotion charge

Aston Villa's hopes of claiming automatic promotion from the Sky Bet Championship suffered a potentially fatal blow in a 3-1 by Norwich at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 07 Apr 18

The snow is taking its toll in the UK also

Football schedule falling foul of Storm Emma

After all but wiping out the Irish sporting weekend, Storm Emma and the Beast from the East are now wreaking havoc on the football schedule in the UK.

Soccer • 02 Mar 18

Nelson Oliveira struck at the death for Norwich

Championship wrap: Norwich stun Wolves at death

Nelson Oliveira slowed Wolves' promotion charge as Norwich staged a stunning fightback to hold the runaway Championship leaders to a 2-2 draw at Molineux.

Soccer • 21 Feb 18

'To be honest I forgot the cameras were there and can capture every word now'

Mick McCarthy apologises for cursing during derby clash

Former Republic of Ireland boss Mick McCarthy has apologised for swearing during a derby clash between Ipswich Town and Norwich City on Sunday.

Soccer • 19 Feb 18

Mick McCarthy's Ipswich couldn't hold on at Carrow Road

Agony for McCarthy as Canaries strike at death

A dramatic, 95th-minute header from defender Timm Klose earned Norwich a well-deserved 1-1 draw in a hard-fought East Anglian derby against Mick McCarthy's Ipswich at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 18 Feb 18

Conte argues with officials after the final whistle

Conte says that VAR needs to be improved

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte said the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system must be improved after his side's controversial penalty shoot-out win over Norwich in their FA Cup third-round replay.

Soccer • 18 Jan 18

Willy Caballero was the spot-kick king at the Bridge

Nine-man Chelsea squeeze past Norwich after shoot-out

Chelsea needed a penalty shoot-out to edge past Norwich in the FA Cup.

Soccer • 17 Jan 18

Wes Hoolahan fired his side in front after rounding off a slick move down the left

Wes Hoolahan on the score-sheet for Norwich

Wes Hoolahan scored for Norwich as they held off a brave challenge from Swindon to book their place in the second round of the Carabao Cup with a 3-2 victory at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 08 Aug 17

Alan Pardew has been out of work since the end of December

Alan Pardew among names mentioned to fill Norwich post

Alan Pardew is in the frame to become Norwich's new manager after the sacking of Alex Neil on Friday.

Soccer • 11 Mar 17

Cesc Fabregas is in line to face former team Arsenal this weekend

Weekend Premier League team news

Chelsea and Arsenal go head to head early on Saturday, Liverpool travel to Hull and Manchester United face struggling Champions Leicester on Sunday. Get all the latest team news here.

Soccer • 03 Feb 17

Jeff Hendrick (r) really wants his pal Robbie Brady (l) at Burnley

Hendrick issues Burnley plea to old pal Brady

Burnley midfielder Jeff Hendrick has admitted he would love to entice childhood friend and fellow Republic of Ireland international Robbie Brady to Turf Moor.

Soccer • 20 Jan 17

Fernando Llorente is on his way to Swansea

Transfer news: Swansea agree Llorente deal

Swansea have agreed to a deal to sign Spanish striker Fernando Llorente from Sevilla

Soccer • 04 Aug 16

Kyle Lafferty: 'I haven't really had any contact with Norwich over the summer'

Northern Ireland's Lafferty expects Norwich exit

Northern Ireland striker Kyle Lafferty is preparing for pastures new this summer having accepted his time at Norwich is seemingly over.

Euro 2016 • 29 Jun 16

Brady in action for Ireland and he's looking forward to pulling on the green jersey again in France

Robbie Brady says Ireland can exceed expectations

Robbie Brady is hoping to put his Premier League relegation heartache with Norwich behind him with a strong Irish showing at Euro 2016 in France next month.

Soccer • 17 May 16

Juan Mata opened the scoring for Man Utd

Mata keeps Utd hopes alive as Norwich drop ground

Manchester United's bid for Champions League football remains alive after a 1-0 win at Carrow Road which saw Norwich slip closer to Premier League relegation.

Soccer • 07 May 16

A section of the crowd voiced their concern against the current Arsenal regime

Arsenal labour to win, leaving Norwich in trouble

Arsenal celebrated in unison as Danny Welbeck's strike earned a 1-0 win which leaves Norwich's Premier League position ever more precarious.

Soccer • 01 May 16

Jermain Defoe and Fabio Borini celebrate

Sunderland grab lifeline at Norwich

Sunderland grabbed a survival lifeline as goals from Fabio Borini, Jermain Defoe and Duncan Watmore secured a priceless 3-0 win at relegation rivals Norwich.

Soccer • 16 Apr 16

Robbie Brady leads the Norwich celebrations

Brady strike lifts Norwich out of relegation zone

Robbie Brady fired Norwich out of the relegation zone with the winner at West Brom to give the Canaries fresh survival hope.

Soccer • 19 Mar 16

Sergio Aguero is challenged by Gary O'Neill

City's title hopes dented after latest stalemate

Manchester City's title aspirations slipped further in a goalless draw at Carrow Road which did little to boost Norwich's hopes of Premier League survival.

Soccer • 12 Mar 16

Robbie Brady celebrates his goal for the Canaries

Irish duo among the goals as Norwich let lead slip

Robbie Brady and Wes Hoolahan were both on the mark for Norwich City, but come full time the Canaries had to settle for a share of the spoils against West Ham in their Premier League clash at Carrow Road as the game finished 2-2.

Soccer • 13 Feb 16

Aston Villa's players celebrate Joleon Lescott's opener

Aston Villa drag Norwich into relegation zone

Aston Villa piled the relegation pressure on Norwich as they beat their fellow strugglers 2-0 at Villa Park.

Soccer • 06 Feb 16

Only Jamie Vardy has scored more Premier League goals than Harry Kane this season

Harry Kane able to bag brace in Tottenham victory

Harry Kane scored a brace as Tottenham moved above rivals Arsenal in the Barclays Premier League with a 3-0 victory at Norwich.

Soccer • 02 Feb 16

Adam Lallana (2nd R) of Liverpool celebrates scoring his team's fifth goal with manager Jurgen Klopp (1st R) and team-mates

Lallana's late strike decides Carrow Road goalfest

Adam Lallana's strike deep into stoppage time gave Liverpool a 5-4 win over Norwich City in an extraordinary Premier League game at Carrow Road.

Soccer • 23 Jan 16

Steven Naismith (r) scored his first Everton goal against Liverpool back in 2012

Norwich new boy Naismith gunning for Liverpool

Former Everton frontman Steven Naismith is ready to help fire new club Norwich to victory against Liverpool should he get the go ahead from manager Alex Neil.

Soccer • 23 Jan 16