Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 17: (THE SUN OUT, THE SUN ON SUNDAY OUT) Alexander Isak of Liverpool warms up with teammates prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Liverpool FC and Atletico de Madrid at Anfield on Septemb

Live Champions League updates: Liverpool v Atletico Madrid

Follow all the action from Anfield as Liverpool host Atletico Madrid in the opening round of the Champions League.

Soccer • 18 secs

Athletics Podcast: Coscoran final and realities of fame

Katie Kirk is joined by Sonia O'Sullivan and David Gillick to look back on Day 5 of the World Athletics Championships.

World Athletics Championships • 1 hr

Howe aiming higher as Yamal to miss Tyneside trip

Eddie Howe has insisted Newcastle are not along for the ride as they embark upon a new Champions League campaign against Barcelona having "failed" two seasons ago.

Soccer • 1 hr

Ireland's missed opportunity and French bite fallout

Neil Treacy is joined by former internationals Hannah O'Connor and Lindsay Peat on this week's RTÉ Rugby podcast for a deep-dive on Ireland's Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeat to France.

Rugby • 1 hr

TOKYO, JAPAN - SEPTEMBER 17: Katie Moon of Team United States celebrates as she clears an attempt at 4.80 Metres during the Women's Pole Vault Final on day five of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at National Stadium on September 17, 2025 in T

Moon strikes gold at Worlds with stellar display

American Katie Moon became the first woman to win a third consecutive World Athletics Championships pole vault title on Wednesday when she cleared a season's best 4.90m to edge out compatriot Sandi Morris in a nail-biting contest in Tokyo.

Athletics • 2 hrs

Bowler Harry Tector, centre, and Ireland team-mates during match one of the T20 internationals against England

Ireland go down fighting in opening T20 against England

Helped by an 89 off just 46 deliveries by opener Phil Salt, England won the opening T20 international beating Ireland by four wickets in Malahide.

Cricket • 1 hr

Andrew Coscoran of Ireland, right, competes in the men's 1500m final during day five of the World Athletics Championships Tokyo 2025 at Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.

'Bittersweet' 12th for Coscoran in 1500m World final

Andrew Coscoran finished a somewhat frustrating 12th in the men's 1500m final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Athletics • 2 hrs

Real Madrid's English defender #12 Trent Alexander-Arnold reacts on the ground after suffering an injury during the UEFA Champions League first round day 1 football match between Real Madrid CF and Olympique de Marseille at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium i

Alexander-Arnold injury could rule out Anfield return

Real Madrid have confirmed Trent Alexander-Arnold picked up a hamstring injury in Tuesday's Champions League opener, which could force him out of a reunion with former club Liverpool in November.

Soccer • 5 hrs

EXETER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 31: New Zealand's Jorja Miller scores a try during the Women's Rugby World Cup 2025 Pool C match between New Zealand and Japan at Sandy Park on August 31, 2025 in Exeter, England. (Photo by Bob Bradford - CameraSport via Getty Ima

Black Ferns hit by Miller injury ahead of RWC semi

Defending champions New Zealand will have to do without key loose forward Jorja Miller in their Women's Rugby World Cup semi-final against Canada on Friday.

Rugby • 5 hrs

Kalpana has shown herself to be versatile in terms of ground conditions

Arc remains the plan for Kalpana

One-time Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe favourite Kalpana remains "on track" for next month's Longchamp feature, with connections confident of an improved performance following her recent defeat at Kempton.

Racing • 5 hrs

Co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has instigated a series of controversial rationalisations at Manchester United

Manchester United post improved financial results

Manchester United revealed record revenues of £666.5m for last season but still reported a loss of £33m for the financial year.

Soccer • 6 hrs

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey arrives at Southwark Crown Court in London, where he has been charged with five counts of rape against two women, as well as a charge of sexual assault against a third woman. Picture date: Wednesday September 17, 20

Partey pleads not guilty to rape charges

Former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has pleaded not guilty to raping two women.

Soccer • 9 hrs

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal CF at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 16, 2025 in London, England. (Phot

Frank encouraged by Spurs' strong foundation

Thomas Frank was pleased to see Tottenham grind out a "big win" on their Champions League return, but Villarreal counterpart Marcelino bemoaned the fact Xavi Simons stayed on the pitch.

Soccer • 9 hrs

Two-time Champions League winner Jose Mourinho was last in charge of Turkish giants Fenerbahce

Mourinho in talks with Benfica after Lage sacking

Jose Mourinho is in talks over a return to Benfica after the Portuguese giants sacked head coach Bruno Lage.

Soccer • 10 hrs

Eastern Gaels founders and GAA president Jarlath Burns

GAA considering support unit to help new clubs - Burns

In a visit to Ireland's newest club last weekend, GAA president Jarlath Burns said the organisation was considering establishing a club support unit to help any future entities that are formed.

Football • 8 hrs

Leandro Trossard of Arsenal celebrates scoring his team's second goal with Gabriel Martinelli during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Athletic Club and Arsenal FC at Estadio de San Mames on September 16, 2025 in Bilbao, Spa

Arteta: Arsenal 'finishers' more vital than ever

Mikel Arteta said he could see in Gabriel Martinelli's eyes he was ready to fire Arsenal to victory before he struck 36 seconds after coming on as a substitute.

Soccer • 12 hrs

Hill downs Maguire to progress at English Open

It was a good day for the Irish at the English Open as both Aaron Hill and Mark Allen booked their spots in the last 32 in Brentwood.

Snooker • 20 hrs

SHEFFIELD, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 16: Jaze Kabia of Grimsby Town applauds the fans as he is substituted during the Carabao Cup Third Round match between Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town at Hillsborough on September 16, 2025 in Sheffield, England. (Photo

Carabao Cup: Grimsby continue run, Villa beaten

Grimsby Town progressed to the fourth round of the Carabao Cup for the first time in 24 years thanks to a 1-0 win over a youthful Sheffield Wednesday side at Hillsborough.

Soccer • 21 hrs

Dusan Vlahovic of Juventus celebrates scoring his team's third goal with teammates during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD1 match between Juventus and Borussia Dortmund at Juventus Stadium on September 16, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by

Champions League wrap: Eight-goal classic at Juventus

Dusan Vlahovic and Lloyd Kelly scored in stoppage time to inspire a dramatic Juventus escape, as they secured a 4-4 draw at home to Borussia Dortmund in a Champions League opener where all eight goals came after the break.

Soccer • 19 hrs

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - SEPTEMBER 16: Lucas Bergvall (15) of Tottenham celebrates after scoring his sides first goal during the UEFA Champions League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Villarreal CF at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on September 16,

Victory for Tottenham on Partey's return to London

Luiz Junior's own goal gifted Tottenham a 1-0 home victory over Villarreal on a night when Thomas Partey played before an appearance in court for rape and sexual assault charges.

Soccer • 9 hrs

Bohs carry on cup momentum with league win over Wexford

Bohemians maintained the weekend momentum of reaching a first-ever FAI Cup final by taking all three points in a 3-1 victory over Wexford at Ferrycarrig Park.

Soccer • 21 hrs

Arsenal's Gabriel Martinelli celebrates after scoring the opening goal at Estadio de San Mames

Inspired substitutions earn Arsenal away win in Bilbao

Gabriel Martinelli scored just 36 seconds after coming on as a substitute to fire Arsenal to an impressive 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in their Champions League opener.

Soccer • 13 hrs

Head of women's strategy for Irish Rugby Lynne Cantwell

Cantwell to be inducted into World Rugby Hall of Fame

Former Irish rugby international Lynne Cantwell will be inducted to the World Rugby Hall of Fame later this month.

Rugby • 22 hrs

Murray: Munster need to listen to senior players

Conor Murray tells RTÉ's Game On that Munster can get back to winning European Cups, but that senior players in the squad have to be listened to when it comes to recruitment.

Rugby • 19 hrs

Luiz Junior of Villarreal scores scores an own goal

Tuesday's Champions League recap

The Champions League group stage got underway is thrilling style on Tuesday with Real Madrid coming from behind to beat Marseille and Juventus and Borussia Dortmund sharing eight second-half goals in a 4-4 classic. Here's how it all happened.

Soccer • 13 hrs