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Soccer

March
March 2026
match preview
Ireland without star turn Denise O'Sullivan as they target another Dutch scalp
Carla Ward: ‘Who gives us a chance outside of our own camp?’
Emma Duffy
Reports from Utrecht
7 Mar
428
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Late Drama
St Pat's to the Max with late stoppage time winner to beat Shelbourne
Revival for Shels left them vulnerable at the very end.
6 Mar
1.0k
5
on the continent
Valverde strikes late winner for Real Madrid, PSG beaten by Monaco
6 Mar
724
1
LOI
Bohs keep their good run going as Sam Todd nods home to take all points on the road
6 Mar
805
2
All Square
Burns goal secures point for Dundalk away to Galway United
6 Mar
776
4
reds march on
Liverpool produce second-half blitz at Wolves to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
6 Mar
2.6k
15
Stalemate
Cobh Ramblers fight back to force draw against Cork City
6 Mar
1.1k
2
League of Ireland
Historic night for Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley ends with deserved win over Derry City
On the occasion of his 445th game in charge, Hoops boss saw Dylan Watts score from penalty spot after great work from teenager Adam Brennan.
David Sneyd
reports from Tallaght Stadium
6 Mar
3.4k
6
FAST FOOTBALL
Leeds tell fans to respect break in play for Ramadan
6 Mar
2.0k
10
Spoiled
Celtic's stumbling season is 'wake-up call', says O'Neill
6 Mar
1.3k
1
Dutch Gold
The three-time Euros winning assistant coach leading Netherlands against Ireland
Emma Duffy
Reports from Utrecht
6 Mar
970
0
huge loss
Blow for Ireland as 'world-class' Denise O'Sullivan ruled out of Netherlands clash
Katie McCabe ’100% fit’ for World Cup qualifier in Utrecht, but walking yellow card tightrope.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Utrecht
6 Mar
834
1
Keep the Faith
'I believe more than I did before' - Tudor confident Spurs can avoid drop after latest defeat
6 Mar
1.2k
3
THE BEAT
Patience paying off for early pacesetters Bohemians but going the distance requires a relentless spirit
Alan Reynolds has come through a difficult period to breathe new life around Dalymount Park.
David Sneyd
6 Mar
922
0
Retrospective
'The more we slowed the game down, the more boos came': Remembering Ireland's famous Dutch draw
Carla Ward’s side face Netherlands in Utrecht tomorrow night.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Utrecht
6 Mar
680
0
problems
Tottenham's relegation worries deepen after latest loss
The defeat to Crystal Palace means Spurs remain winless in 2026.
5 Mar
3.4k
12
Transfer News
Cork teenager seals move to Championship club Preston
5 Mar
2.9k
1
Worry
Key Czech Republic player emerges as doubt for Ireland clash
5 Mar
4.3k
8
Soccer
Former Cork City boss Ger Nash charged with drink-driving
5 Mar
2.6k
big change
Championship play-offs increased to six teams from next season
5 Mar
1.7k
5
Dundalk
Oriel Park pitch repairs complete after Louth derby flare controversy
5 Mar
784
3
Irish Eyes
Doubt over Troy Parrott's 30th goal of season but striker helps AZ into Dutch Cup final
4 Mar
3.6k
2
Against the odds
10-man Newcastle stun Man United
4 Mar
4.6k
60
Soccer
Celtic stay in title hunt with Hearts thanks to Benjamin Nygren's 19th goal of season
4 Mar
2.0k
3
talking point
Why Arsene Wenger and Mikel Arteta have more in common than people think
4 Mar
1.8k
0
Premier League
Joao Pedro hat-trick inspires Chelsea to stun Aston Villa 4-1
4 Mar
808
3
Closing In
Arsenal go seven points clear as Man City draw at home to Nottingham Forest
A potentially pivotal night in Premier League title race sees Gunners take charge after 1-0 win away to Brighton.
4 Mar
1.8k
16
Reaction
How '90 minutes at St James’s Park' changed Carla Ward's mind on Emily Murphy
4 Mar
1.1k
0
Out of Action
Mikey Johnston to miss Republic of Ireland's World Cup play-off after ankle injury
4 Mar
914
6
Manchester United
Manchester United's Jack Fletcher apologises after six game suspension for homophobic slur
4 Mar
3.3k
world cup qualifiers
Ireland's April qualifier with Poland to take place at Aviva Stadium
4 Mar
1.2k
1
World Cup 2026
'I really don’t care' – Donald Trump shrugs off Iran’s presence at 2026 World Cup
4 Mar
2.8k
12
Reaction
'Same old story . . . it sums up our season again' - Arne Slot
4 Mar
2.2k
9
Ireland WNT
Carla Ward: 'I'm gutted, I feel like someone's stabbed me in the heart'
3 Mar
2.6k
2
Reaction
'I don’t think you’ll find a nation who work as hard as we do'
3 Mar
1.3k
0
Survival
Atletico hammered but hold off Barca on aggregate to reach Copa del Rey final
3 Mar
3.2k
0
Premier League
Liverpool stunned by Wolves late show
Rodrigo Gomes and Andre scored as the Premier League’s bottom club won 2-1 against last season’s champions.
3 Mar
3.3k
39
PROMOTION PUSH
Ipswich earn key win over Hull to maintain pressure at the top of the Championship
3 Mar
703
0
Match Report
Man United super sub stars as Ireland undone by France in opening World Cup qualifier
Katie McCabe broke the deadlock before Melvine Malard broke Irish hearts at Tallaght Stadium.
Emma Duffy
Reports from Tallaght Stadium
3 Mar
2.2k
3
Premier League
Leeds pay penalty against Sunderland, Everton earn rare home win, and stalemate for Brentford
3 Mar
1.5k
6
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