Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Lee Grace of Shamrock Rovers, left, celebrates

Ruthless Rovers far too strong for Waterford

Having won three of their first four league games, Waterford have now lost their last five as they succumbed to 2-0 defeat to Shamrock Rovers in Tallaght, with the home side never under any serious threat.

Soccer • 11 Apr

Tuam, Co Galway native Rory Gaffney wheels away in celebration

Gaffney gives Shamrock Rovers the edge in win at Galway

Galway United suffered their first SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division defeat of the season at the hands of Shamrock Rovers thanks to an early second half goal from Rory Gaffney.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Greg Cunningham insists Galway United will be ready for the challenge of Shamrock Rovers

LOI preview: City of Tribes alive as Hoops head west

Galway United look forward to a big night in Eamonn Deacy Park as they look to turn over another Dublin powerhouse, while Stephen Kenny and Damien Duff go head-to-head. Read tonight's League of Ireland preview.

Soccer • 04 Apr

Derry City's Danny Mullen (L) is sent off by referee Paul McLaughlin

Hoops and Derry both see red in Tallaght stalemate

Shamrock Rovers and Derry City played out a scoreless draw in a SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division game of few chances at Tallaght Stadium, a tie that saw both sides finish with ten players after the first-half sendings off of home keeper Ed McGinty and Candystripes striker Danny Mullen.

Soccer • 28 Mar

Friday's Airtricity Premier Division results & reports

St Patrick's Athletic and Galway United both claimed big wins that saw them move level on points at the top of the Premier Division table. Catch up with all of Friday's action and match reports here.

Soccer • 28 Mar

A view of the playing surface at Tallaght Stadium on Sunday, 23 February prior to the postponement

April date for postponed Shamrock Rovers v Cork clash

Last month's postponed SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Cork City has been re-fixed for Monday, 14 April.

Soccer • 19 Mar

Ruesha Littlejohn poses with Shamrock Rovers supporters after her debut

Littlejohn: Hoops suits me personally and on the pitch

Ruesha Littlejohn said Shamrock Rovers are the perfect fit for her club and international ambitions after an eye-catching SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division debut on Saturday.

Soccer • 16 Mar

Star of the show Ruesha Littlejohn broke the deadlock in Tallaght with a bending free-kick 15 minutes in

Rovers draw with 10-woman Athlone in Littlejohn debut

Shamrock Rovers and Athlone Town played out a dramatic 1-1 draw in a heavyweight clash of two undoubted SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division title challengers that saw the visitors play the final 20 minutes with 10 players.

Soccer • 15 Mar

Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper Ed McGinty celebrates with manager Stephen Bradley

McGinty's spot-kick save secures victory for Rovers

There was high drama at the very last at Sullivan & Lambe Park as Ed McGinty's penalty save condemned Drogheda United to defeat for the first time this season and ignited Shamrock Rovers' campaign after an uneven start.

Soccer • 14 Mar

Kevin Doherty has attempted to play down the significance of the clash

LOI preview: Drogheda aim to continue dream start

Four matches await us tonight in the Premier Division, with league leaders Drogheda United looking for another scalp as Shamrock Rovers come to town. Read our preview.

Soccer • 14 Mar

Ruesha Littlejohn was unveiled as Shamrock Rovers' new signing today

Shamrock Rovers confirm high-profile Littlejohn signing

Republic of Ireland midfielder Ruesha Littlejohn is bound for the League of Ireland Women's Premier Division, with Shamrock Rovers confirming the news of their high-profile signing this evening.

Soccer • 12 Mar

Josh Honohan in action during Shamrock Rovers' 1-0 win over St Pat's last Friday

Towell backs Honohan credentials for Ireland call-up

Richie Towell discusses the attributes of his former team-mate Josh Honohan as the Shamrock Rovers defender is tipped for a call-up to the Republic of Ireland provisional squad.

Soccer • 12 Mar

Ruesha Littlejohn, who was part of the Ireland squad last month, was last at London City Lionesses

Graham relishing Littlejohn's impending Hoops move

With Ruesha Littlejohn heavily linked with a move to Shamrock Rovers, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham speaks about the impact the Republic of Ireland international's impending arrival - if ultimately confirmed - would have on the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.

Soccer • 10 Mar

Shamrock Rovers players celebrate their win at Tolka Park

Shamrock Rovers come from behind to see off Shelbourne

Shamrock Rovers maintained their league hoodoo over Shelbourne – who still haven't beaten The Hoops since their return to the Women's Premier Divison – coming from behind to snatch a dramatic late 2-1 win at Tolka Park.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Shamrock Rovers head coach Collie O'Neill speaks to his players after the 2-1 victory at Tolka Park

O'Neill savours Hoops' 'sweet' comeback win over Shels

Shamrock Rovers manager Collie O'Neill heaped praise on his players' fighting spirit after his side came back from a goal down to win at Shelbourne for a "sweet" opening to their SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division campaign on Saturday.

Soccer • 09 Mar

Heimir Hallgrimsson has two Shamrock Rovers players in his provisional squad for the upcoming double header with Bulgaria

Hallgrimsson denies encouraging players to leave LOI

Heimir Hallgrimsson denied saying that home-based players need to leave the League of Ireland in order to boost their international chances.

Soccer • 10 Mar

Stephen Bradley salutes the home fans after Shamrock Rovers' win against St Pat's

Bradley: This team is only going to get better

Stephen Bradley believes his Shamrock Rovers team will "only get better" after they edged past St Pat's to pick up their first win of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division campaign.

Soccer • 08 Mar

Grant magic earns Hoops first win of the season

Shamrock Rovers are up and running as they moved off the foot of the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division table with victory over St Patrick's Athletic in their first home game of the season at Tallaght Stadium.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Aidan Keena has five goals to his name already

LOI preview: St Pat's seek to punish out of sort Hoops

A south Dublin derby is the highlight of the fourth round of matches in the Premier Division. Read our preview here.

Soccer • 07 Mar

Stephen Bradley's side face St Patrick's Athletic on Friday

Bradley tells critics to 'judge this team in November'

Stephen Bradley has confidently expressed that critics should judge his team in November, with Shamrock Rovers sitting bottom of the table going into a big game with St Patrick's Athletic on Friday night.

Soccer • 06 Mar

Richie Towell also discussed how crucial the return of Rory Gaffney (above) will be to Shamrock Rovers after making a second sub appearance of the campaign

Concerning Hoops form makes Pat's points vital - Corry

Shamrock Rovers may have come away from their European campaign with plenty of credit but their start to the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division season raises some concerns ahead of a "vitally important" clash against St Patrick's Athletic on Friday, according to Paul Corry

Soccer • 04 Mar

Reece Hutchinson delights some of Sligo Rovers' young fans by giving the home side the lead

Sligo claim first points as harried Hoops go bottom

Shamrock Rovers are now the only Premier Division team yet to win a game and are bottom of the table after defeat to a much-improved Sligo Rovers, who picked up their first points of the new season with a 2-1 victory.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Monday's League of Ireland results and reports

A Monday night special in the League of Ireland saw Waterford take the Munster crown and go top of the league with a late Kyle White goal.

Soccer • 04 Mar

Shamrock Rovers travel to Sligo looking to secure a first league win of the campaign

LOI preview: Winless Rovers' clash at Showgrounds

The two sides without a win in this year's Premier Division meet tonight as Shamrock Rovers travel to the north-west to face Sligo Rovers in The Showgrounds. Read our preview of all games.

Soccer • 03 Mar

Seán Robertson was unveiled as Shamrock Rovers' newest signing today

Former Derry defender Robertson joins Shamrock Rovers

Shamrock Rovers have announced the signing of versatile defender Seán Robertson.

Soccer • 01 Mar