Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Robert Baloucoune has enjoyed a rapid rise

'It's been a weird journey' - Baloucoune on Irish call

On the verge of a first full Ireland cap, Robert Baloucoune has no hesitation in calling his journey to this point "weird".

Rugby • 23 Jun 21

James Hume in action for Ulster in April

Hume replaces Ringrose in Ireland squad for July tests

Ulster centre James Hume has been added to the Ireland squad for summer tests against Japan and the USA after Garry Ringrose was ruled out due to injury.

Rugby • 16 Jun 21

Andy Farrell has given Johnny Sexton the summer off

Fit again, Lions-ready but Sexton gets summer off

Andy Farrell has no fitness concerns over Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy or Keith Earls and all three would be available for Lions duty if required.

Rugby • 14 Jun 21

Ireland were due to travel to Fiji but that tour was cancelled

Sexton rested as Farrell calls up 11 uncapped players

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell aims to give youth a chance by resting senior players Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy and Keith Earls for the summer Tests against Japan and the USA.

Rugby • 14 Jun 21

Japan turned Ireland over at the 2019 Rugby World Cup on home soil

Ireland to face Japan and USA at Aviva Stadium in July

Ireland will play two Tests against Japan and the USA at the Aviva Stadium in July.

Rugby • 10 May 21

US flex muscles in singles to take the Walker Cup

The United States produced a commanding singles display to retain the Walker Cup with a 14-12 win over Great Britain and Ireland at Seminole Golf Club.

Golf • 10 May 21

Kyle Lafferty sees a bright future for Northern Ireland

Lafferty optimistic about the future despite defeat

Kyle Lafferty believes Northern Ireland showed the future is bright even in defeat to the United States on Sunday.

Soccer • 29 Mar 21

'...if we want to be in the top two, we have to win games like Bulgaria at home'

Baraclough aiming for 'first victory' against Bulgaria

Ian Baraclough was left frustrated as Northern Ireland's winless run continued with a 2-1 friendly defeat to the United States at Windsor Park.

Soccer • 28 Mar 21

US officials want the ability to prosecute individuals responsible for doping conspiracies

Russia 'concerned' by US anti-doping bill

Russian officials have expressed "concern" over a US anti-doping bill that grants US officials the power to prosecute individuals responsible for doping conspiracies.

Athletics • 17 Nov 20

Sebastian Lletget of USA is tackled by Wales' Tom Lawrence

Wales held by USA ahead of clash with Ireland

Wales were held to a goalless draw by the United States in a Swansea friendly, ahead of the Republic of Ireland's UEFA Nations League fixture against the Welsh this Sunday.

Soccer • 12 Nov 20

The US is the largest single contributor to WADA, paying over $2.7m to the 2020 budget of $37.4m

USA threatens to cut off funding to WADA

The USA is threatening to cut off funding to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unless it immediately enacts serious reforms, according to a report by the White House's Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP).

Athletics • 24 Jun 20

USA tweak qualification process for Ryder Cup

The United States have changed their qualifying criteria for this year's Ryder Cup, with six players earning selection through its points list while the remaining six will be chosen by captain Steve Stricker.

Golf • 10 Jun 20

Carlos Cordeiro: "My one and only mission has always been to do what is best for our federation, and it has become clear to me that what is best right now is a new direction."

US soccer president resigns after women's team remarks

Carlos Cordeiro has resigned as US Soccer Federation (USSF) president having deemed arguments and language in legal documentation relating to the women's team as "unacceptable and inexcusable".

Soccer • 13 Mar 20

Solheim Cup stalwart Pat Hurst will captain the US for the first time in 2021

Hurst handed US Solheim captaincy

Pat Hurst will captain the United States in the 2021 Solheim Cup at the Inverness Club in Toledo, Ohio.

Golf • 09 Jan 20

Patrick Reed: "If you do something unintentionally that breaks the rules, it's not considered cheating."

Reed denies cheating as Presidents Cup rivalry heats up

Patrick Reed has denied cheating in a tournament last week and hit out at International Team players for saying he had, as a little edge entered proceedings ahead of the Presidents Cup.

Golf • 10 Dec 19

Megan Rapinoe is the Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year

Rapinoe wins Sports Illustrated's top prize

Megan Rapinoe collected another accolade in a stellar year by claiming Sports Illustrated's Sportsperson of the Year honor.

Soccer • 09 Dec 19

Late Tonga try sees US go home from World Cup pointless

Tonga picked up their first win of the World Cup, beating the USA 31-19 at Hanazono to send the Americans home without a point

Rugby • 13 Oct 19

Joaquin Tuculet touches down for Argentina

Argentina swat Eagles aside to end World Cup on a high

Argentina secured the consolation of qualification for the 2023 World Cup as they wrapped up their 2019 campaign with a 47-17 win against the United States.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 09 Oct 19

France finish in style to secure bonus-point victory

France made heavy work of it at times but finished strongly to secure their second win of the Rugby World Cup with a bonus-point 33-9 victory over the United States.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 02 Oct 19

Piers Francis (r) with the tackle on Will Hooley

Piers Francis could face lengthy ban if citing upheld

England could lose a player for disciplinary reasons after centre Piers Francis was cited for a dangerous tackle on the USA's Will Hooley.

Rugby • 27 Sep 19

Joe Cokanasiga goes over for England's seventh try

Cork-born John Quill sees red as England power past USA

The USA's Cork-born flanker John Quill became the first man to be red-carded at the 2019 Rugby World Cup as England's squad players got the job done with a 45-7 bonus-point victory on Thursday.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 26 Sep 19

Joe Cokanasiga starts for England against USA

Cokanasiga comes into England side to face USA

Joe Cokanasiga will add firepower to England's back line after being picked on the left wing for Thursday's World Cup clash with the USA at Kobe Misaki Stadium.

Rugby World Cup 2019 • 24 Sep 19

Europe captain Catriona Matthew celebrates after Europe won the Solheim Cup at Gleneagles

Pettersen the hero as Europe win dramatic Solheim Cup

Suzann Pettersen justified her controversial wild card in stunning fashion as Europe regained the Solheim Cup in dramatic circumstances at Gleneagles.

Golf • 15 Sep 19

Europe take slender lead after day one of Solheim Cup

Europe lead the USA by a point after day of the Solheim Cup in Scotland.

Golf • 13 Sep 19

Phil Neville: "It's flattering because it means you are doing a good job, but my focus is England."

Phil Neville says links to USA job are 'flattering'

England boss Phil Neville described being linked with the United States as flattering but stressed his focus was the Lionesses following his side's 2-1 loss to Norway.

Soccer • 03 Sep 19