Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The Championship: Hurling semi-final weekend

Ahead of the hurling semi-final weekend, Darren Frehill is joined by Eoin Larkin and Niall O'Meara to preview Sunday's latest installment of the Kilkenny-Tipperary rivalry

Hurling • 04 Jul

The Championship: Football quarter-final previews

Damian Lawlor previews football quarter-finals with Dessie Mone and Micheál Quirke. With the final group games in Camogie this weekend, Aoife Sheehan talks about the gap that exists between the serious contenders and the rest and how it might be bridged.

Football • 04 Jul

The Championship: Hurling finals frenzy and New York

Niall Moran and Cheddar Plunkett join Damian Lawlor on The Championship podcast to preview the Munster and Leinster hurling finals and the Joe McDonagh Cup decider, while New York county board chairman Sean Price drops by.

Hurling • 06 Jun

Jaidon Anthony celebrates the first of his two goals for Burnley against Coventry

Championship round-up: Burnley back on top

Burnley took advantage of Sheffield United and Leeds dropping points with a 2-1 win at Coventry to move top of the Championship table.

Soccer • 05 Apr

The Championship returns and the Tipp v Cork decider

Damian Lawlor is joined by ex-Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes to preview the start of the football championship, Connacht Council Secretary John Prenty discusses the opening weekend, Tipp hurler Jake Morris speaks ahead of the League final against Cork and Jack O'Shea pays tribute to Mick O'Dwyer.

Football • 04 Apr

Pascal Struijk celebrates after his dramatic intervention

Struijk scores last-gasp winner to send Leeds top

Substitute Pascal Struijk's stoppage-time header snatched a 2-1 win for Leeds against Sky Bet Championship promotion rivals Sunderland at Elland Road.

Soccer • 18 Feb

Burnley's Lyle Foster reacts during the draw with Leeds

Promotion hopefuls Burnley and Leeds play out drab draw

Promotion hopefuls Burnley and Leeds cancelled each other out in a drab goalless draw at Turf Moor which showed the limitations of two sides who hope to make this a Premier League fixture next term.

Soccer • 27 Jan

Injury has kept Josh Cullen out of the current international window

Republic of Ireland's Cullen signs new Burnley contract

Burnley midfielder Josh Cullen is targeting an immediate return to the Premier League after signing a new contract.

Soccer • 09 Sep 24

The Championships: Hughes and Higgins preview the semis

Ahead of both All-Ireland SFC semi-finals and the 2024 Tailteann Cup final at Croke Park, there is much for Damian Lawlor and guests to look ahead to in The Championship

Football • 12 Jul 24

Jeremy Sarmiento scores Ipswich Town's equaliser agaiinst Leicester City

Ipswich rescue a point against league leaders Leicester

Jeremy Sarmiento's late strike rescued a point for Ipswich and stopped Leicester moving 10 points clear at the top of the Championship.

Soccer • 22 Jan 24

Wayne Rooney was speaking at his first press conference as Birmingham manager

Rooney set sights on Premier League with Birmingham

Wayne Rooney has emphasised how much he is relishing the challenge he has taken on as boss of a Birmingham outfit with sights very much set on the Premier League.

Soccer • 12 Oct 23

John Eustace had previously acted as Stephen Kenny's assistant

Ex-Ireland assistant Eustace sacked amid Rooney links

Birmingham have sacked head coach John Eustace despite a bright start to the season, increasing rumours of former England captain Wayne Rooney taking charge at the club.

Soccer • 09 Oct 23

The Championship: Football reaching fever pitch

Dessie Mone, Paul Caffrey and Marty Clarke join Damian Lawlor to preview a huge weekend of football as the final four face off for a place in the All-Ireland final and Down and Meath meet in the final of the Tailteann Cup.

Football • 14 Jul 23

The Championship: Football QFs and State of the Game

Aaron Kernan joins Damian Lawlor to preview the weekend's All-Ireland football quarter-finals, while Keith Higgins and Conleith Gilligan discuss issues around the prevailing playing styles and the future of the game.

Football • 30 Jun 23

The Championship: Provincial showdowns, David Power

Eoin Larkin and Tom Condon look ahead to the Munster and Leinster hurling finals, while the now former Tipperary football manager David Power discusses why teams teams are holding back in the championship and whether he'll wear the bainisteoir bib again.

GAA • 09 Jun 23

Mayo's Jordan Flynn during the Connacht quarter-final loss to Roscommon in April

Clarke: Hiatus could be blessing in disguise for Mayo

Mayo's long break since their early exit from the Connacht Football championship could be a blessing in disguise as the All-Ireland group stage begins, according to former goalkeeper David Clarke.

Football • 20 May 23

The Championship: McKernan on Down, New York eye Sligo

The Championship this week sees former Down footballer Kevin McKernan talk about his career and the influence of his father Brendan, who was corner back on the '91 All Ireland winning team.

Football • 14 Apr 23

Cardiff and Swansea have condemned the video

Police to investigate alleged racism aimed at Obafemi

Cardiff and Swansea have condemned a video circulating on social media and containing racist language apparently aimed at Republic of Ireland forward Michael Obafemi from the fixture between the two clubs on 2 April.

Soccer • 29 Apr 22

The Championship: Weekend preview, defensive frailties

Damian Lawlor looks ahead to the weekend's action with Shane Dowling and Keith Higgins, while Steven Poacher defends Roscommon's style and Enda McGinley looks at the fate of smaller counties.

GAA • 09 Jul 21

Aleksandar Mitrovic (C) celebrates scoring Fulham's first goal

Championship wrap: Fulham guarantee place in play-offs

Aleksandar Mitrovic's penalty cemented Fulham's Championship play-off place in a 2-0 win over promotion rivals Cardiff City.

Soccer • 10 Jul 20

Scott Hogan scored on the double for the Blues (file pic)

Hogan scores two more as Leeds resurgence continues

Scott Hogan's fine run of form continued as the Republic of Ireland striker scored twice for Birmingham City at QPR, making it six goals in seven for the on-loan Aston Villa man.

Soccer • 29 Feb 20

Robbie Keane (L) and Middlesbrough manager Jonathan Woodgate (right)

Championship review: Keane's Middlesbrough off mark

Jonathan Woodgate and his assistant boss Robbie Keane recorded ther first league win in charge of Middlesbrough as Wigan's woeful record at the Riverside continued.

Soccer • 20 Aug 19

Wayne Rooney has joined Derby County on an 18-month deal

Wayne Rooney to join Derby as player-coach in January

Wayne Rooney will join Derby as a player-coach on an initial 18-month contract from January 2020, the Championship club have announced.

Soccer • 06 Aug 19

The 39-year-old is about to embark on his first season in club coaching with Middlesbrough

Keane and able - Teesside Robbie determined to succeed

With Robbie Keane set to embark on his first club campaign with Middlesbrough, Declan Whooley looks at a demanding schedule and asks two former team-mates what the retired striker will bring to his role as assistant manager.

Soccer • 02 Aug 19

John Obi Mikel returns to English football with 'Boro

Middlesbrough have signed former Nigeria and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel on a short-term deal from China's Tianjin Teda.

Soccer • 24 Jan 19