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Tuesday 26 September 2023 Dublin: 16°C

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This month
September 2023
Leinster score 5 tries in convincing win over Munster
Jason Jenkins, Lee Barron and Tommy O’Brien were among the scorers.
This year
2023
First game of Brendan Rodgers' Celtic return ends in defeat
The Northern Irishman said there were ‘some really good bits’ as his team kicked off their Japanese tour.
Republic of Ireland v France, World Cup warm-up friendly
Ireland faced France in an important preparation game before heading to Australia.
Germany boss under pressure following shock loss
Hansi Flick’s side produced an uninspired display against Poland last night.
Kai Havertz and Joshua Kimmich score late to deny Ukraine in six-goal thriller
The Germany captain converted an injury-time penalty to salvage a 3-3 draw having trailed 3-1 entering last 10 minutes.
Dominant de Bruyne steers Belgium past Germany
The visitors held on for a morale boosting win ahead of next year’s Euros.
Man United to face Hollywood duo's Wrexham in San Diego friendly
The clash will take place on 25 July.
Ireland set for first-ever meeting with China as World Cup preparations continue
The game will take place in Marbella next month.
Last year
2022
Latvia confirmed as Ireland's first opponents of 2023
The game will serve as important preparation for Stephen Kenny’s men’s European Championship qualification campaign.
Malta v Ireland, international friendly
Malta faced Ireland as Stephen Kenny’s side looked to end 2022 on a high.
Ireland v Norway, international friendly
Ireland faced Norway as Stephen Kenny’s side aimed to end the year on a high.
Ireland start and finish strong as Pauw's history-makers end incredible 2022 on a high
Centurion Louise Quinn was one of four goalscorers against Morocco in Marbella.
Ireland confirm upcoming Morocco friendly to start World Cup preparations
Vera Pauw’s side will face their next opponents as part of a training camp in Spain.
FAI targeting 'top end Premier League club with strong Irish support' to fill Aviva Stadium
Sources indicate a club from across the water with the capacity to sell-out the 52,000 seater venue are being targeted for a game with a League of Ireland XI next month.
England down USA to claim victory in clash of European and world champions
A crowd of 76,893 was in attendance for England’s return to the scene of July’s historic Euros triumph.
Messi scores twice as Argentina extend impressive unbeaten run
Argentina, who haven’t lost in 34 matches, were 3-0 winners over Honduras.
Richarlison on the double as Brazil hammer Ghana in friendly
Marquinhos was also on target in a 3-0 win for Brazil.
Fresh faces aplenty as Connacht name XV for pre-season clash with Castres
Ireland international Adam Byrne makes his first appearance after moving from Leinster.
Dembele bags brilliant brace as Barca and Juve's US friendly ends in draw
Moise Kean also scored two goals.
New signings Mane and De Ligt grab debut goals as Bayern Munich hammer Rooney's DC United
The sides met in a friendly where the German side won 6-2.
Man United win against Crystal Palace as Maguire booed by Melbourne crowd
Anthony Martial, Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho all scored in this afternoon’s friendly.
Dubliner Killian Phillips starts for Crystal Palace in loss to Liverpool
The 20-year-old was named in Patrick Vieira’s team for this afternoon’s game in Singapore.
Munster to take on Kidney's London Irish in pre-season clash
The Graham Rowntree era gets underway with two friendlies in Cork.
Ukraine mark first game since Russia invasion with friendly win
Goals from Mykhaylo Mudryk and Oleksandr Pikhalyonok helped their side to victory over Borussia Monchengladbach.
Do you agree with our Ireland team to face Lithuania?
There are expected to be some changes from the weekend clash against Belgium.
All time
Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Qatar
Callum Robinson hit a hat-trick on a memorable night.
Republic of Ireland v Qatar, international friendly
Relive all the magic as Ireland secure a first home win under Stephen Kenny.
Ferguson marks 50th Northern Ireland cap with match-winning wonder strike
The second-half substitute secured a 1-0 friendly win over Estonia.
Celtic hit for six by West Ham at Parkhead
Callum McGregor had opened the scoring for Ange Postecoglou’s side.
Second-half fightback comes too late, as Ireland suffer defeat in Iceland
Heather Payne and Amber Barrett were both on target for Vera Pauw’s side.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes score as Portugal breeze past Israel ahead of Euros
Joao Cancelo was also on target in the 4-0 win.
Scotland earn narrow win over 10-man Luxembourg in final Euro 2020 warm-up
Southampton striker Che Adams scored in the 1-0 victory.
Belgium v Republic of Ireland, International Friendly
Vera Pauw’s side suffered another defeat at the hands of Belgium.
Phil Neville's son Harvey makes Ireland U19s debut in Denmark defeat
Tom Mohan’s side lost 2-0 in a friendly at the Showgrounds this afternoon.
Makeshift Germany held at home by Messi-less Argentina
Germany let a 2-0 lead slip in the second-half.
Leinster go three from three in pre-season with victory at Northampton
Leo Cullen’s side enjoyed another useful work-out at Franklin’s Gardens this evening.
'There was loads of tears. You hear the crowd and think: Jesus Christ, I'm actually in this situation'
Jack Byrne reflects on making his first senior international appearance for Ireland last night.
Fresh faces make the difference as Ireland eventually see off Bulgaria
Goals from Alan Browne, Kevin Long and James Collins gave McCarthy’s side a deserved win.
Baird paired with Fardy as Cullen names Leinster team for Canada friendly
The Pro14 champions are in Ontario for Saturday’s pre-season game.
Bale returns as Real Madrid beaten by Roma
It was the club’s seventh and final warm-up fixture ahead of the start of La Liga.