# Previews

Liverpool come up against the other form team of 2022: John Brewin's unmissable matches

Elsewhere, Real Madrid can wrap up the title in Spain, while the Scudetto is in Milan’s hands.

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Apr 29th 2022, 9:00 AM

Merseyside derby, Der Klassiker and the Copa del Rey final: John Brewin's unmissable matches

There’s something for everyone in this week’s European Eye.

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Apr 22nd 2022, 9:00 AM

Liverpool and Man City do it all again at Wembley: John Brewin's standout games this weekend

Having both advanced to the Champions League semi-finals, (arguably) Europe’s two best teams meet for the second time in less than a week.

5.6k

Apr 14th 2022, 2:19 PM

Little between them as Premier League's title rivals collide: John Brewin's unmissable matches

Here’s a rundown of the fixtures worth paying close attention to this weekend.

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Apr 8th 2022, 9:00 AM

Table-topping Clontarf host Munsters and the rest of the weekend's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to all of the weekend’s action in the Energia Men’s All-Ireland League.

6.2k

Feb 18th 2022, 6:54 PM

Things are beginning to go right for Newcastle: John Brewin's standout matches

Our European expert picks five matches from the top leagues to preview ahead of the weekend’s action.

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Feb 11th 2022, 9:00 AM

All time

Is El Loco's time at Leeds coming to an end? John Brewin's unmissable matches this weekend

Our European expert makes five picks from the continent’s top leagues, with predictions and the latest odds from William Hill.

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Dec 17th 2021, 9:00 AM

Madrid's big two face off and Gerrard returns to Liverpool: John Brewin's standout matches

Leaders Real Madrid have the upper hand on defending champions Atleti and other talking points from around the continent in European Eye.

3.1k

Dec 10th 2021, 9:15 AM

Derbies in Dublin, Cork and Limerick plus the rest of this weekend's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to the latest round of fixtures.

4.8k

Dec 3rd 2021, 5:34 PM

Lansdowne host Young Munster at the Aviva Stadium and this weekend's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to the action from the men’s Division 1A and 1B.

5.3k

Oct 29th 2021, 6:12 PM

A €350m takeover and German football's next star: John Brewin picks his standout matches

European Eye returns to look ahead to this weekend’s games following the international break.

3.1k

Oct 15th 2021, 9:00 AM

Munster derby for defending champions Cork Con and the rest of this weekend's AIL previews

Dave Mervyn looks ahead to all the action from the men’s Division 1A and 1B.

6.5k

Oct 8th 2021, 5:50 PM

All-Ireland Cup semi-finals take centre stage this weekend

Lansdowne are bound for Dooradoyle to meet top-flight rivals Garryowen, while City of Armagh face fellow Division 1B side Buccaneers.

4.9k

Jan 11th 2019, 12:43 PM

Dublin derby for champions Lansdowne and this weekend's AIL previews

Division 1A leaders Cork Constitution are away to Terenure College on Saturday.

5.8k

Dec 14th 2018, 4:19 PM

# clubbing

Top-of-the-table clash the highlight of Saturday's AIL action

First meets second at Castle Avenue, while fifth-place Shannon host third-place Lansdowne.

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Nov 30th 2018, 5:13 PM

Cork Con, Clontarf and Garryowen aiming to keep up 100% records

The third round of Division 1A kicks off tonight, when defending champions Lansdowne will hope to get off the mark.

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Oct 19th 2018, 5:29 PM

# Kick off

Defending champions Lansdowne on the road to Clontarf while Shannon return to top flight

The AIL’s top two divisions are back this weekend and we’ve got all the 1A and 1B previews.

3.9k

Oct 5th 2018, 2:12 PM

# AIL Previews

Cork Con welcome table-toppers Lansdowne while Buccaneers face stiff fight for survival

Your AIL Division 1A and 1B previews.

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Mar 9th 2018, 4:47 PM

# tee-ups

Unbeaten leaders Lansdowne host UCD and the rest of your UBL previews

In Division 1B, it’s first against second at Thomond Park.

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Dec 8th 2017, 7:29 PM

# Clubbin'

Champs Con travel to in-form Terenure and all your UBL previews

Here’s what to expect in Division 1A and 1B of the UBL this weekend.

3.9k

Sep 22nd 2017, 4:11 PM

# weekend previews

Lansdowne still leading the way with 3 Ulster Bank League rounds to play

We look ahead to Saturday’s Division 1A and 1B matches around the country.

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Mar 24th 2017, 6:13 PM

# clubbing

Relegation scrap and top-of-the-table clash in store as UBL finish line draws closer

The great Moss Keane will be remembered by table-toppers Lansdowne before their clash with Cork Con.

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Mar 10th 2017, 5:23 PM

Lansdowne the team to catch going into this weekend's Ulster Bank League action

We look ahead to Saturday’s Division 1A and 1B matches around the country.

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Feb 17th 2017, 5:21 PM

# Second legs

Zidane's biggest game as Real Madrid boss and this week's Champions League talking points

Real Madrid hold a 2-0 lead against Roma, while Chelsea are behind for the visit of PSG.

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Mar 8th 2016, 5:15 PM

The title could be won and four other reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

It’s the penultimate round of Premier Division fixtures this evening.

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Oct 17th 2014, 7:00 AM

Here are your Division 1A and 1B Ulster Bank League previews

You can watch the Clontarf v UCD clash live from the comfort of your couch this evening, before a busy Saturday of AIL action.

2.9k

Oct 3rd 2014, 2:18 PM

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland and FAI Cup semi-finals this weekend

There are three league fixtures tonight and two cup semi-finals on Sunday.

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Oct 3rd 2014, 7:15 AM

5 reasons to go watch League of Ireland football this weekend

With five rounds of matches left to play, there is plenty up for grabs around the country.

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Sep 26th 2014, 7:10 AM

4 reasons to go watch League of Ireland football this weekend

The EA Sports Cup is up for grabs while Cork City and St Patrick’s Athletic can make up ground on Dundalk.

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Sep 19th 2014, 7:30 AM

# It's back

5 things to look out for on the first night of the Champions League group stages

Arsenal will be looking to win in Dortmund for the second season running, while Liverpool return to the competition and last season’s runners-up Atletico Madrid are also in action.

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Sep 16th 2014, 7:05 AM

# Predictions

5 talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League action

Chelsea face another newly-promoted club while Liverpool take on Man City on Monday night.

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Aug 23rd 2014, 9:00 AM

# look ahead

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

Can Pat Fenlon spark an instant upturn in fortunes for Shamrock Rovers or will his old club Derry spoil the party?

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Aug 8th 2014, 7:15 AM

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

After another midweek of European fixtures, it’s back to domestic football for all 12 Premier Division clubs.

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Jul 25th 2014, 7:30 AM

# Supporting LOI

3 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

There are just three Premier Division fixtures over the coming days due to clubs’ involvement in Europe.

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Jul 18th 2014, 8:15 AM

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

Dundalk are away from home, Cork travel to Louth while Bohs host St Pat’s.

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Jul 11th 2014, 7:30 AM

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

Cork City welcome the return of a fan favourite, Limerick reach 2,000 league games and Derry look to build on European win.

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Jul 4th 2014, 6:30 AM

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

Tonight, we’ve got the final round of games before the mid-season break.

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Jun 13th 2014, 7:15 AM

# Support your own

5 reasons to watch the League of Ireland this weekend

Dundalk are the great entertainers, Stuart Taylor is back at his old stomping ground and there’s a ‘Rovers derby’ on Sunday.

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May 30th 2014, 7:00 AM