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2022

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'It would be my greatest achievement as a coach, a manager and a player'

Jim Crawford’s Ireland side are 90 minutes away from an unprecedented Euros qualification.

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Sep 27th 2022, 12:00 PM

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Ireland need to prove a point in Dublin reunion with Armenia

Stephen Kenny’s side host Armenia in their final Nations League game tonight.

3.3k

Sep 27th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Round Two

Return of POM and co. should see Munster past under-fire Dragons

19-year-old academy lock Edwin Edogbo is set for his debut off the bench.

8.1k

Sep 25th 2022, 7:15 AM

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Ireland's youngsters two games away from history

Jim Crawford’s side face Israel at Tallaght this evening in their first playoff match.

4.7k

Sep 23rd 2022, 7:15 AM

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Railway Union begin Women's AIL title defence at UL Bohs

Dave Mervyn previews this weekend’s round two fixtures.

1.9k

Sep 16th 2022, 7:02 PM

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Can Shamrock Rovers make Irish football history tonight?

The Hoops are hoping to become the first Premier Division side ever to win an away group stage game in Europe.

15.9k

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Sep 15th 2022, 8:37 AM

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Meeting of Belvedere and UL Bohs kicks-off new Women's All-Ireland League campaign

Dave Meryn previews this weekend’s round one fixtures.

2.5k

Sep 9th 2022, 4:46 PM

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Shamrock Rovers out to prove they belong among European elite as Conference League kicks off

Swedish side Djurgardens arrive at Tallaght Stadium tonight.

2.4k

Sep 8th 2022, 6:00 AM

# scene setter

Letter from Bratislava: Another stop along the way as Ireland's journey continues

Vera Pauw’s World Cup play-off bound side face Slovakia in their final group game today.

9.6k

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Sep 6th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Celtic one of the few potential surprise packages as Champions League shadow-boxing returns

We preview the group stages that kick off tomorrow evening.

25.4k

Sep 5th 2022, 9:28 PM

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Rennie keeps faith with Wallabies team that beat South Africa as wounded Boks prepare for 'final'

The hosts start with an unchanged side for the first time since Dave Rennie took over as coach from Michael Cheika.

3.3k

Sep 1st 2022, 9:02 AM

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'Incomparable' Ireland out to Finnish the job after learning from ghost of Kyiv

Vera Pauw’s side can secure a play-off position at a sold-out Tallaght Stadium tonight, as the World Cup dream hits new heights.

14.5k

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Sep 1st 2022, 8:27 AM

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Shamrock Rovers left needing a miracle in return meeting with Ferencvaros

Rovers trail the Hungarian champions 4-0 from the first leg of their Europa League play-off.

3.1k

Aug 25th 2022, 6:00 AM

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Casey on Boxing: Usyk will take Joshua's soul in an event that lacks one

Gavan Casey takes a closer look at Saturday’s heavyweight title showdown in Saudi Arabia.

6.3k

Aug 19th 2022, 5:24 PM

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Shelbourne and USA legend Heather O'Reilly to realise Champions League dream

But a big challenge lies ahead for Noel King’s side in Slovenia.

4.4k

Aug 18th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Shamrock Rovers face Shkupi on the cusp of big European achievement - just don't expect to see it on TV

Shamrock Rovers can guarantee group stage football by progressing through the Europa League against Shkupi tonight.

24.2k

Aug 9th 2022, 6:30 AM

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Preview: Rovers learning from past European mistakes as opportunity knocks against Shkupi

The Hoops can guarantee group stage football in Europe with progress against the champions of North Macedonia.

8.7k

Aug 4th 2022, 12:00 PM

# Talent

Praise for West Ham youngster starring at Pat's ahead of another big European night for Irish football

Joseph Anang was key as the Irish side overcame Mura on penalties in the last round.

6.9k

Aug 4th 2022, 7:15 AM

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3 key questions for Man City and Liverpool ahead of Community Shield kick-off

England’s big two collide once again today ahead of the new season.

10.9k

Jul 30th 2022, 9:00 AM

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7 Irish storylines to follow in the new EFL Championship season

The players and teams to track as a new season gets underway.

24.4k

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Jul 29th 2022, 8:00 PM

# loi in europe

Preview: Shamrock Rovers head to Bulgaria for daunting Champions League task

The Hoops face Ludogorets in the first leg of their Champions League second qualifying round tonight.

3.5k

Jul 19th 2022, 6:00 AM

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Analysis: Kilkenny still need to prove they can manage the modern game against the best

Hurling analyst Sean Flynn breaks down where Sunday’s All-Ireland final is likely to be won and lost, and gives his big-match prediction.

5.1k

Jul 16th 2022, 8:30 AM

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Fifth All-Ireland quarter-final in-a-row for Déise, and a tough task against camogie powerhouse

There are two places in the final-four up for grabs in Semple Stadium this weekend.

3.1k

Jul 16th 2022, 7:30 AM

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'It is the chance of a lifetime, a massive occasion - something like this is gold dust'

Ireland and New Zealand go head to head in Wellington tomorrow knowing the series is on the line.

7.7k

Jul 15th 2022, 7:51 AM

# Lovely Hurling

Tony Kelly: 'Having Brian Cody and the Kilkenny lads’ experience is obviously a plus'

The Treaty are chasing three in-a-row, and Kilkenny stand in their way.

8.6k

Jul 14th 2022, 9:45 AM

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'No excuses' as Rovers go to Malta to seal Champions League progression

The Hoops hold a three-goal first-leg advantage against opponents who have changed manager since the game in Tallaght.

2.5k

Jul 12th 2022, 6:00 AM

# Blacklash

New Zealand's mission to avenge last November's defeat brings back bad memories

The All Blacks have a habit of settling scores. Revenge could be a dish served cold in Auckland tomorrow.

8.7k

Jul 1st 2022, 8:08 PM

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This is where Ireland's World Cup begins - in a Waikato winter rather than under a French sun

The Māori All Blacks have taken some big scalps over the years – tomorrow’s tour match is a chance for Andy Farrell to see if his untested kids can rise to the challenge of international rugby.

20.6k

Jun 28th 2022, 8:00 PM

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Different challenge from 11-0 hammering but Ireland win expected in Gori

Vera Pauw’s Girls In Green face Georgia in their next World Cup qualifier today.

5.1k

Jun 27th 2022, 7:00 AM

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Preview: Depleted Ireland facing difficult task against Ukraine

Ireland round out a hectic four-game window in the Polish city of Łódź.

4.5k

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Jun 14th 2022, 8:00 AM

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Preview: Ireland need unlikely result against Scotland to salvage wretched Nations League campaign

Ireland have lost of their opening two games in the competition so far, and today are seeking a first competitive home win in more than three years.

3.0k

Jun 11th 2022, 7:30 AM

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'We are alive and we are fighting' - Competition is secondary as Ireland and Ukraine meet for the first time

Ukraine are in Dublin for tonight’s clash in the Uefa Nations League.

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Jun 8th 2022, 8:52 AM

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Preview: Ireland out to break one of the worst Nations League records in Europe against Armenia

Stephen Kenny has set his side the target of winning their group – tonight Ireland take the first step in making good on his ambition.

21.5k

Jun 4th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Last Hurrah

Farewells and glimpses of the future as Connacht wrap up against Zebre

It has been a disappointing URC season for Andy Friend’s side but they can finish with a home win.

9.8k

May 21st 2022, 7:50 AM

# SUAF

Roared on by the Red Army, Munster bid to dethrone the mighty Toulouse

More than 37,500 tickets have been sold for this Champions Cup quarter-final in Dublin.

6.0k

May 7th 2022, 7:00 AM

# Table Toppers

All eyes on Frawley at 10 but Leinster's pack must lead charge in Cape Town

Leo Cullen has rotated his side again as Leinster look for a big win against the Stormers.

6.6k

Apr 30th 2022, 7:30 AM

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Dublin rivals Clontarf and Terenure ready for battle in AIL Division 1 final

The two sides meet at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday for the league’s showpiece event.

7.9k

Apr 29th 2022, 6:36 PM

# outbelieve

Ireland out to start party of their own against top Swedes on World Cup hunt

Vera Pauw’s side face the world’s second-ranked side in Gothenburg this evening.

1.8k

Apr 12th 2022, 7:00 AM

# on a mission

Parsons back, POM presents, scrum nous, UCC sessions - Ireland bid to rebound

Greg McWilliams’ side are desperate for a win against Italy in Cork this evening.

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Apr 10th 2022, 9:35 AM

# suftum

Cooney looks to Clermont win for inspiration ahead of big test against Dupont and Toulouse

‘It gives us massive confidence going to a big team, knowing we can come away with the win which we haven’t done in years gone by.’

3.1k

Apr 9th 2022, 10:15 AM