Ireland call-up Tom Cannon has underlined his commitment to the team. It took Tom Cannon some time to emphasise his commitment to the Republic of Ireland Under-21s or the Ireland senior team. The Leicester striker scored in an Ireland Under-21 friendly in March 2023 but has never played a competitive game for them having rejected […]

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This is what lies ahead in the United Rugby Championship. Munster’s 29-24 comeback against Ulster at Thomond Park means that Graham Rowntree‘s men will have home advantage in the URC knockouts. Wins on the road to Glasgow, Leinster and Stormers paved the way to a first trophy in twelve years last season, but this year’s […]

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Keenan made his return to the sevens world. The Irish Sevens team warmed up for the Olympics with an outing at this weekend’s Madrid Sevens. The team was boosted by the presence of Hugo Keenan, who returns to sevens after a special few years with Leinster and Ireland in the fifteens game. Keenan has decided […]

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Former Ireland manager Stephen Kenny has high hopes. Stephen Kenny is already making his mark at St Patrick’s Athletic. The former Ireland boss was only appointed as Pat’s manager last month but he’s already started planning for the future. Last night saw Kenny pick up the first win of his Pat’s career, a 2-1 victory […]

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Galway United boss John Caulfield has called for change. Friday night in Inchicore saw Stephen Kenny bag the first win of his renewed rivalry with John Caulfield. This time it was St Patrick’s Athletic Vs Galway United, rather than Dundalk Vs Cork City as it was before Kenny took the Ireland job in 2018. That […]

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Caoimhin Kelleher is ready to become a number one. Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher has more than served his apprenticeship as Liverpool‘s back-up goalkeeper and the Corkman is now ready to become somebody’s number one. A string of games in the Reds’ net gave the 25-year-old more than a taste of regular football at the elite […]

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Scotland went on to put four past Israel in a 4-1 win. Last night’s Women’s Euro 2025 qualifier between Scotland and Israel was delayed for over thirty minutes. That was after a man made his way onto the pitch and chained himself to a goalpost in protest against Israel’s ongoing war with Palestine. The protester […]

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Three Ireland internationals will play in England’s top flight next season Gavin Bazunu, Will Smallbone and Ryan Manning will all play in the Premier League next season after Southampton won today’s play-off final against Leeds United. Southampton took the lead in the 24th minute through Adam Armstrong who scored his 24th goal of the 2023/24 […]

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Saturday was a great day for the Irish abroad. Yesterday’s action hopefully offered a glimpse into the future for Republic of Ireland players and their club football fortunes. A day which saw Adam Idah score a last-minute Scottish Cup-winning goal for Celtic against Rangers was only made better by two of his international teammates making […]

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Jamie Heaslip looked forlorn in the RTÉ studio. Jamie Heaslip represented Leinster fans everywhere after Saturday’s 31-22 Champions Cup final defeat to Toulouse. To lose any cup final is a kick in the teeth, but to lose a second and then a third in as many seasons is enough to leave any fan speechless. This […]

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Jake O’Brien was on the scoresheet against PSG Republic of Ireland squad member Jake O’Brien had a bittersweet time in last night’s French Cup final against PSG. The towering Cork centre-back scored in the second half to make the scoreline PSG 2-1 Lyon but that was how it ended at Stade Pierre-Mauroy, with his team […]

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Knock-out rugby and this Leinster group are not friends. “There’s probably been more handling errors in the first fifteen minutes than there’s been in the whole season”. Some version of Bernard Jackman‘s observation from today’s defeat to Toulouse has probably been shared during every one of Leinster and Ireland’s knockout matches over the last while. […]

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Leinster have fallen to Toulouse in the Champions Cup final Toulouse are Champions Cup winners for 2024 after beating Leinster in extra-time of the competition’s showpiece event in London. This is how we rated Leinster’s players on a heartbreaking day for Leo Cullen’s men: Andrew Porter: 8 Very effective in the scrum on a day […]

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Talking points from the Champions Cup final between Leinster and Toulouse. Toulouse are Champions Cup winners for 2024 after producing a clinical performance against Leinster in London. A captivating contest saw Leinster dominate possession and territory throughout, but while Leo Cullen’s men failed to take their numerous chances, Toulouse produced a masterclass in making their […]

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A last minute winner by Adam Idah against Rangers. Ireland striker Adam Idah has scored a last minute winner against Rangers in the Scottish Cup final. Idah who joined Celtic on loan from Norwich in January, was initially met with scepticism from Celtic supporters. The Corkman was third choice for Norwich when he joined the […]

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Wayne Rooney is back in football management. Manchester United and England legend Wayne Rooney is ready to take on an “exciting project” at Plymouth Argyle after being announced as their new head coach. Rooney, who has been out of work since being sacked by Birmingham back in January, will manage The Pilgrims in the Championship […]

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What a week for Damien Duff and Shelbourne. Bertie Ahern was still Taoiseach the last time Shels’ won the League of Ireland Premier Division, but 18 years later it seems the boom is truly back at Tolka Park. That’s as a week that started with an injury-time winner against Stephen Kenny‘s St Patrick’s Athletic, ended […]

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What a performance from Phil Foden! We all knew Arsenal probably needed some luck to be crowned Premier League champions today. And not just any luck, but the kind of luck that sees a West Ham team with nothing to play for travel to Manchester and prevent Pep Guaradiola’s team of superstars from snatching a […]

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Liverpool fans are bidding farewell to Jurgen Klopp in style Thousands of Liverpool fans gathered outside of Anfield before today’s game against Wolves to pay tribute to departing manager Jurgen Klopp Supporters filled the streets with red flares and flags long before kick-off to welcome the team bus, creating a powerful scene. Liverpool fans’ affection […]

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Ulster got the better of Leinster on Saturday evening. A 23-21 win for Ulster over Leinster was not a result anybody was expecting on Saturday evening, but that’s exactly what we got. Richie Murphy, who was only appointed permanent Ulster boss this week, architected their “most complete performance” of the season to somehow do the […]

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Shane Lowry is in contention at Valhalla after shooting a third round of 62. “I should have shot 61, lads!” exclaimed Shane Lowry as he approached his father Brendan and the Irish media pack at the PGA Championship yesterday. Fresh from one of the best rounds of his career, the County Offaly man was in […]

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Joe Brolly was disgusted by Gareth McKinless’s sending off against Galway Former RTÉ pundit Joe Brolly says he ‘can only apologise on behalf of the Derry GAA community’ after Gareth McKinless was dismissed for a ‘shocking’ stamp on Galway’s Damien Comer in yesterday’s All Ireland Football Championship fixture. McKinless left a sneaky stamp on the […]

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Rodgers was not impressed by some of Celtic’s critics. Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers thinks some of the criticism faced by him and his Celtic team overstepped the mark this season. Earlier today, Celtic played out their final match of the season with a 3-2 home victory over St Mirren. Much like the game itself, this […]

1 year ago

Breaking news. Brighton manager Roberto De Zerbi will leave the club after tomorrow’s match against Manchester United. The Italian, who has exhilarated Premier League fans with his attacking football, departs the club following a “mutual” agreement with the board. Brighton finished sixth place at the end of an exceptional 2022/2023 Premier League season and reached […]

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Shelbourne boss Damien Duff has cleared up his relationship with former Ireland manager Stephen Kenny. “I might actually watch an Ireland game now for the first time in quite a while because I’m excited about who is on the sideline.” Those were the words of Damien Duff when pressed for his thoughts about John O’Shea‘s appointment as Ireland […]

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The Brumbies have beaten the Crusaders thanks to a strange match-winning penalty try. An unusual penalty try at the end of the Super Rugby meeting between the Brumbies and Crusaders has stirred a reaction online. Level at 24-24 and presented with a kick to potentially win the match, Brumbies out half Noah Lolesio struck the […]

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