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This week
21st July 2024 - 27th July 2024
'I can't worry about perceptions. We've just got to make sure we are ready'
Damien Duff: 'We are representing an awful lot of people... We are Irish people'
Last week
14th July 2024 - 27th July 2024
Damien Duff's Champions League pain and Sam Allardyce's advice are fuel for Shels in Europe
England propelled by sense of destiny but Spain are good enough to shatter their dreams
This month
July 2024
Ireland grapple with 'crux of international football' ahead of sold-out England rematch
Approach against Europe’s best continues to prove a balancing act, as Ireland face the champions without Katie McCabe.
Mbappe has had a bad Euros - but it's been heroic too
Ireland sights set on wrecking the Springboks' homecoming
One of the great blockbuster nights in Euros history before England seek to stumble through
We preview the quarter finals in Germany.
Last month
June 2024
Munster back their bench to power past Glasgow
Final four? Surprise package? Biggest flop? Our writers' Euro 2024 predictions
We look ahead to this summer’s major tournament.
O'Shea seeking upset against Portugal to make case to be full-time manager
Ireland face Euros-bound Portugal in their final game of the season tonight.
Depleted Ulster face tough task as Leinster look to launch URC title charge
Munster's momentum should be too much for Ospreys in Limerick
Graham Rowntree’s side face into the URC play-offs in a different place to last year.
Hungary on pitstop to Euros with Ireland trying to find way out of no man's land
Frustration over manager’s position casts shadow over friendly in Dublin tonight, even with 37,000 set to attend.
Munster out to secure URC top spot as rejuvenated Ulster visit Limerick
May
May 2024
Gleeson's Ireland aim to strike 'balancing act' in Sweden showdown
The sides face off at the Aviva Stadium tonight – and in Stockholm on Tuesday.
Prendergast gets timely opportunity to show what he could offer Connacht
From Liberty Hall and a thousand fans, to 30,000+ at the Aviva and primetime TV
Leinster's showdown with Toulouse promises to be thrilling, tense affair
Alonso and Leverkusen seek immortality in Dublin date with Atalanta
We preview the 2024 Europa League final at the Aviv-sorry, Dublin Arena.
Returning big guns can help Leinster end Ulster's winning run
PGA Championship Preview: McIlroy can end his major famine at Valhalla's clash of in-form stars
We look ahead to the year’s second major, as McIlroy returns to the scene of his last major victory.
In-form Munster host Connacht side chasing precious points in playoff race
All-seeing Antoine Dupont should steer Toulouse towards first ever final meeting with Leinster
Leinster must summon a performance to match the occasion in Croke Park
The pressure is all on the province as Northampton Saints look to spoil the party in Dublin.
April
April 2024
Scotland look a step further down the road than Ireland, but Bemand's side can overtake them
This is the game Leinster have been waiting for all season
'Realistic, not inferior' Ireland braced for Aviva blockbuster against England
Eileen Gleeson’s side play their second Euro 2025 qualifier tonight.
Munster need something special to pull off upset in Northampton
Graham Rowntree’s men are specialists in making life tough for themselves.
Even Storm Kathleen shouldn't throw Leinster off course as Tigers come to town
Ireland insist they aren't just making up the numbers but French test daunting nonetheless
This year
2024
Leinster will need internationals to hit the ground running against Bulls
Swiss roll into town to remind Ireland of their current state of limbo
Switzerland’s latest stop on their pre-Euros tour is in Dublin against an Irish side still unsure who their next manager will be.
O'Shea and Ireland out to impress against Belgium and make the most of a wasted window
O’Shea is in interim charge and has been ruled out of getting the job permanently.
Logic suggests Ireland will have too much quality for this English team
Katie McCabe's role in focus as Ireland finish Euro qualifier prep against Wales
A record crowd is expected at Tallaght Stadium tonight.
'It's like doing your Leaving Cert with 60,000 people correcting it live'
Ireland expect Wales to bring ferocity and fight in Dublin today.
Big year for Ireland WNT but Mannion hoping for 'uneventful' one after injury woe
Ulster University boss doesn't regret not considering Conor Glass for Sigerson final
Next generation must seize the day as senior stars sit out Italy clash