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Woeful Brazil a pale imitation of past great sides
The five-time World Cup winners were deservedly knocked out of the competition by a superior Norway team
Yesterday
5th July 2026
Ex-Bohemians striker joins Shamrock Rovers
Last week
28th June 2026 - 4th July 2026
Padraig Harrington one shot off lead at US Senior Open
Ranking the 16 remaining teams at the 2026 World Cup
Who will win tonight's World Cup game – France or Paraguay?
Ireland's Alex Dunne finishes second in qualifying at Silverstone
10 years ago, he was working in a Dublin bank. Now he's facing Messi in the World Cup finals
Derek Pender, Lee Grace and Stephen McGuinness on Roberto Lopes’ remarkable journey.
Power ranking the 10 best teams after the World Cup group stages
France and other potential outright winners.
Ireland cricket coach steps down following historic victories
Áine O’Gorman becomes League of Ireland's first female academy director
Waterford to meet Kilkenny as draw for All-Ireland camogie quarters confirmed
Irish trio claim medals in Rome
Power ranking the 10 best teams at the 2026 World Cup
Last month
June 2026
The story of Argentina's love-hate relationship with Lionel Messi
1966 revisited: ‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
A scout went to watch him aged 11. He ‘knew’ then he would win the Ballon D’Or one day
The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
‘The England team, on the morning of the World Cup final, went shopping’
The science behind Ireland and England’s terrible record at penalty shootouts
Ireland's Dunlevy and Kelly triumph at European Championships
Ranking the 10 best players at the 2026 World Cup
A scout went to watch him aged 11. He ‘knew’ then he would win the Ballon D’Or one day
Tommy O'Brien and Maggie Boylan the big winners at Leinster's annual awards
24 years on, Roy Keane has no regrets over Saipan controversy
Should Irish fans support England at the World Cup? 'Save yourself the heartache'
Former IRFU Chief Executive Philip Browne dies
Galway United's 'home' game against Dundalk to be played in Turner's Cross
'As for whether Irish fans should support England, I'd say save yourself the heartache'
'I'm stuck now trying to speak French with a Donegal accent'
FAI Cup second round draw pairs holders Shamrock Rovers with Cork City
A few weeks ago, she submitted her college thesis. Now she’s representing Ireland
League of Ireland goalkeeper Anang earns World Cup call-up, makes history
The Irish international who plies her trade in Italy
5 key predictions ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Absent XI: The best players who won't feature at the 2026 World Cup
5 key predictions ahead of the 2026 World Cup
Ireland's Katie McCabe seals move from Arsenal to Chelsea
The 30-year-old spent 10 and a half years at the Gunners.
'She's the best left-back in the world, no question about it'
‘I've sold everything I possess to continue in the sport’
May
May 2026
Absent XI: The best players who won't feature at the 2026 World Cup