Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Memphis Depay was among the goals in the facile win over Malta

World Cup qualifiers: Dutch run riot, delay in Helsinki

Memphis Depay equalled Robin van Persie as the Netherlands' all-time leading men's goalscorer with a brace in an 8-0 thumping of Malta in World Cup qualifying in Groningen.

Soccer • 10 Jun

Dramatic defeat for Wales as De Bruyne the match-winner

Wales suffered a dramatic 4-3 World Cup qualifying defeat to Belgium as their incredible comeback from three goals down eventually proved in vain.

Soccer • 09 Jun

Curtis Campher's brilliiant 120 wasn't enough for Ireland

Scotland edge Ireland in thrilling World Cup qualifier

Ireland slipped to a second consective loss in the World Cup qualifiers in Zimbabwe as Michael Leask hit two off the final ball to give Scotland victory.

Cricket • 21 Jun 23

Luxembourg manager Luc Holtz and Gerson Rodrigues of Luxembourg celebrate after their win in Dublin

Holtz: Kenny's style more British than progressive

Luxembourg head coach Luc Holtz believes Ireland's return to a "more British style" has played a key part in their recent upturn in results as the sides prepare to meet on Sunday.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Harry Maguire of England celebrates after scoring their side's first goal against Albania.

Maguire celebration 'not aimed at anyone'

England's Harry Maguire has said his goal celebration against Albania "wasn't directed at anyone" after it was described as "embarrassing" by Roy Keane.

Soccer • 13 Nov 21

Ireland suffered more shoot-out agony. Credit: Sarah Campion

Shoot-out heartache as Ireland miss out on World Cup

Ireland suffered shoot-our heartache once again as they came unstuck against Wales in Cardiff in their World Cup qualifier, meaning they miss out on the 2023 showpiece event in India.

Hockey • 23 Oct 21

Ben Walker celebrates his second goal with Jeremy Duncan

Walker double puts Ireland within a win of World Cup

Ben Walker's double put Ireland within one win of the 2023 Men's FIH World Cup as they beat Russia 2-0 in Cardiff with a composed defensive performance.

Hockey • 21 Oct 21

Ireland face Belarus on Saturday in the next game

Ireland put France to the sword in World Cup quest

Ireland moved a step closer to World Cup qualification as they overcame a sticky first half to eventually run riot against France in Pisa, setting up a Saturday date with Belarus in the semi-finals.

Hockey • 21 Oct 21

Richie Moloney takes World Cup Qualifier win

Kilkenny's Richie Moloney recorded the only zero score in the jump-off for the World Cup Qualifier at North Salem, New York, tonight and took the Longines trophy along with €62,000 in prize money.

GAA • 13 Sep 15

Shane Breen has finished third in Helsinki

Breen third at World Cup qualifier in Helsinki

Tipperary's Shane Breen claimed third place in a tense World Cup qualifier in Helsinki, Finland, on Sunday which saw only eight of the 36 starters managing to achieve a clear first round.

Equestrian • 20 Oct 13

World Cup Qualifier