Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

McErlean stays in 12th after day 2 of Monte Carlo Rally

Derryman Josh McErlean remained in 12th position overall after day two of the Monte Carlo Rally in the French Alps.

Head coach Mark Tumilty was disappointed with his side's corner defending

Argentina break Irish hearts in FIH Pro League clash

Ireland slipped to a narrow loss against Argentina in the second FIH Pro League match between the two countries in Antwerp on Saturday.

Hockey • 25 May 24

Jordan Brown keeps title hopes alive in China

Antrim man Jordan Brown battled into the semi-finals of the International Championship on Thursday with a 6-5 defeat of Stephen Maguire in Tianjin.

Snooker • 09 Nov 23

Jack Lisowski beats Aaron Hill in last 16 of NI Open

Aaron Hill's run at the Northern Ireland Open ended on Thursday, when Jack Lisowski defeated the Corkman 4-1.

Snooker • 27 Oct 23

Kellie Harrington won her opening bout at the European Games

Harrington & Clancy take first step towards Paris Games

Kellie Harrington set off on the road to the Paris Olympics at the European Games in Poland with a victory over Slovakia's Miroslava Jedinakova in the lightweight division.

Boxing • 24 Jun 23

Ross Bolger will play with Idaho at the Holt Arena

Laois' Bolger to link up with Idaho State

Former Laois under-20 footballer Ross Bolger has confirmed that he will be taking up a two-year scholarship with Division One American football university Idaho State.

Football • 08 Jun 23

It was a good day for Orla O'Dwyer and the Brisbane Lions

AFLW round-up: O'Dwyer on song as Lions hammer GWS

Orla O'Dwyer shone as Brisbane Lions eased past Greater Western Sydney Giants in an impressive 47-point AFLW victory at Manuka Oval on Sunday.

GAA • 04 Sep 22

Colin O'Riordan in action for the Swans back in May

Injury-hit Colin O'Riordan calls time on AFL career

Colin O'Riordan has decided to end his AFL career at the end of this season due to ongoing injury issues.

Football • 29 Aug 22

Lorcan Tucker posted his second half-century of the series

Tucker 84 ensures Ireland draw series with USA

A fluent 84 from Lorcan Tucker and an inspired 4-25 from Curtis Campher have led Ireland to victory in America and ensured a 1-1 series finish against the USA.

Cricket • 24 Dec 21

Everton fans at Goodison Park during their clash with Arsenal

Fans in England to require vaccine cert for big events

Proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative lateral flow test will be required for spectators to attend sporting events in England with crowds of over 10,000 after the UK Government announced it is to implement 'Plan B'.

Soccer • 08 Dec 21

Cavendish got back to his fee but was later taken away by stretcher

Cavendish suffered collapsed lung, broken rib in crash

Mark Cavendish suffered a collapsed lung and two broken ribs in a crash during the Ghent Six Day track event on Sunday night, his Deceuninck-QuickStep team announced.

Cycling • 22 Nov 21

Kelly Murphy added to her team success with individual honours

Kelly adds second gold to Irish tally

Ireland have secured their second gold medal of the 2021 Track Cycling Nations Cup in St Petersburg as Kelly Murphy won the women's pursuit race.

Cycling • 10 Jul 21

Ollie Robinson was hit with an eight-match ban, five of which have been suspended for two years

Robinson can resume England career after investigation

Ollie Robinson is free to resume his England career after an investigation into his offensive Twitter history concluded with an eight-match ban, five of which have been suspended for two years.

Cricket • 03 Jul 21

Niamh McEvoy in action against Collingwood in February

Niamh McEvoy calls time on stint Down Under

Niamh McEvoy has announced her retirement from Australian Rules after two seasons with Melbourne.

GAA • 16 Apr 21

"We are lucky and privileged to be in this position."

Tough to be left out but play-offs offer fresh hope

I'm not in the squad for our last game of the regular season but with the play-offs looming, there's still time to prove I can help us end the campaign in style.

GAA • 26 Mar 21

'I know the position I was in, I know that the duty of care has to lie with the tackler at all times'

Brid Stack: It was easy to slap rookie label on me

Brid Stack says she was left feeling aggrieved by the tribunal process examining the season-ending injury she incurred on her AFLW debut and spoke of the "sinister" blowback she received on social media in the aftermath.

GAA • 16 Feb 21

Steve Lennon got the better of Daniel Larsson

Carlow's Lennon advances in World Championship

Steve Lennon hit four 180s as he beat Daniel Larsson 3-1 at the World Darts Championship at Alexandra Palace.

Darts • 22 Dec 20

Irish triathlete banned for four years

Irish triathlete Ben Shaw has been banned from competition for four years after testing positive for a prohibited substance.

Triathlon • 12 Nov 20

Stadiums in England will continue to host matches without paying spectators

Fans return to sport in England postponed

Plans to allow the phased return of spectators into sporting venues in England from 1 October will be put on hold because of the recent rise in coronavirus cases, cabinet office minister Michael Gove has announced.

Soccer • 23 Sep 20

Damien Williams scores a touchdown in the Super Bowl

Super Bowl hero becomes second Chief to opt out of NFL

Kansas City Chiefs running back Damien Williams has opted out of playing in the upcoming 2020 season.

US Sport • 30 Jul 20

Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya competed with Harley Windsor at the 2018 PyeongChang Games

Australian Olympic figure skater dies aged 20

Australia's winter sports community has been forced back into mourning with the sudden death of 20-year-old Olympic figure skater Ekaterina Alexandrovskaya in Moscow.

Other sport • 19 Jul 20

Alex Pullin was a two-time world champion in snowboard cross

Australian snowboarder Alex Pullin dies on Gold Coast

Australia's double world champion snowboarder Alex Pullin has died while spearfishing off a Gold Coast beach.

Paris 2024 • 08 Jul 20

Marathons pose a challenge to those attempting to curtail airborne diseases

Task force to focus on mass participation sport

Organisers of marathons and other endurance events involving mass participation are to be provided with detailed guidelines on how to deal with the threat of contagious diseases.

Athletics • 17 Apr 20

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates his victory over Alex De Minaur of Australia

Rafa Nadal sets up Novak Djokovic showdown at ATP Cup

Novak Djokovic helped Serbia into Sunday's ATP Cup final and Rafa Nadal followed suit as Spain reached the decider

Tennis • 11 Jan 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