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Friday 29 September 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# top of the table

This month
September 2023
'Tickets are like gold dust' - Brandywell ready to rock as Rovers arrive with title on the line
Derry City could have sold out this game at least twice over, as their fans yearn for elusive glory as run-in approaches.
Last year
2022
Champions Shelbourne secure vital three points in Wexford
Saoirse Noonan and Keeva Keenan scored the Reds’ goals in the first half.
Manchester City overcome stubborn Brighton to return to Premier League summit
It took deflected strikes from Riyad Mahrez and Phil Foden for City to break through.
Giorgos Giakoumakis hits another hat-trick as Celtic pull six points clear
All the main drama at Parkhead took place in the first 28 minutes.
In-form Ireland U20s braced for physical England challenge
Second row Mark Morrissey looks ahead to tonight’s U20 Six Nations clash with England.
'They're learning new things with Ireland, getting experience and bringing that back'
Iain Henderson hails the impact of Ireland trio Nick Timoney, James Hume and Robert Baloucoune as Ulster move top of the URC.
'You can see how physical they are... a lot of battered bodies when you walk up the corridor'
Tries from Dave Kearney, Michael Ala’alatoa and Scott Penny gave Leinster a 21-13 win against the Emirates Lions.
Catch them if you can: Talking points from the Ireland U20s superb win in France
Richie Murphy’s side are three points clear at the top of the U20 Six Nations table after a big win on the road.
All time
Portugal still in control of Ireland's qualifying group after win over Azerbaijan
It finished 3-0 in Baku.
Karim Benzema’s brace helps Real Madrid to LaLiga summit
Los Blancos were back in action for the first time since the European Super League project crumbled.
Watch: Leicester's MOTM gives refreshingly frank interview after inspiring their climb to top of the table
James Maddison scored in last night’s win over Chelsea.
Ramos holds nerve again from penalty spot as Real Madrid beat Bilbao
Real Madrid have a seven-point lead over Barcelona, who play tonight away at in-form Villarreal.
13 point loss on opening night but Cavan footballers now flying high in Division 2 after latest win
A three-point win for Cavan over Fermanagh in tonight’s Ulster derby.
Lukaku goal rounds off Milan derby as Inter come from two down for famous win
A thrilling game sent Inter to top of Serie A.
Mauro Icardi bags first goal for PSG while Neymar also on target against Angers
PSG moved five points clear heading into the international break.
Ronaldo scores upon return from injury scare to help Juventus past SPAL
The Portuguese star notched up his third consecutive goal at home this season.
Mayo man Mountney hits the winner as high-flying Dundalk restore eight-point lead
Three days after their Champions League draw with Qarabag, the Lilywhites overcame St Pat’s on Saturday.
Bolton striker Magennis sends Michael O'Neill's Northern Ireland top of Group C
Northern Ireland moved top of Group C with a 2-1 victory over Belarus on Sunday night.
Galway and Donegal maintain perfect starts to league campaign as they battle it out at the top
Three wins for three after Galway’s win over Westmeath and Donegal’s defeat of Monaghan.
Neymar brilliance in Belgrade helps PSG secure Group C top spot ahead of Liverpool
Edinson Cavani and Neymar scored as the Ligue 1 champions booked their place in the last 16.
Luka Modric on the scoresheet as Croatia ease to victory and go top of Group D
An own goal and a Luca Modric penalty handed Croatia all three points in Kaliningrad.
Unbeaten Inter remain top in Serie A following stalemate with holders Juve
Luciano Spalletti’s Inter leave Turin two points ahead of second-placed Napoli.
Arsenal v Leicester City, Premier League
The league leaders faced another massive test at the Emirates on what promises to be a thrilling day of football.
How Well Do You Remember Christmas Day Premier League Tables?
How the league looks when you open your presents tells a lot about what’s to come.
Middlesbrough end Brighton's unbeaten record in top of the table clash
Chris Hughton’s Seagulls outclassed at home as Boro secure top spot for Christmas.
Hurricanes pay respects to Collins as they claim top spot in Super Rugby
Chris Boyd’s side were superb in attack once again to secure a home semi-final.
It was a disappointing night for President Higgins and his beloved Galway at Dalymount
Anto Murphy scored twice as Bohs made it two from two.
Anthony Foley shuffles his pack after taxing European double-header
Things don’t get any easier for Munster as they travel to Scotstoun tomorrow in the Pro12.
Dundalk overcome Cork in top-of-the-table clash following late drama
The visitors gained some breathing space on their title rivals at Turner’s Cross tonight.
Ulster v Munster, Pro12
Both provinces named strong starting teams as Rob Penney’s men went looking for their 10th successive win.
'Playing Sligo twice in 40-odd hours is a shambles' - Fabio O'Brien
Ahead of a huge weekend for Drogheda United, the striker says he’s enjoying his best football in years.