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Cork’s Kennedy Cup sides advance to quarter-finals
Cork’s Kennedy Cup sides advance to quarter-finals
Cork Schoolboys League resisted a late Waterford comeback as they battled out a 2-2 draw in a thrilling Munster derby.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

England Training Session - Palm Beach Gardens - Tuesday June 9th
Tuchel urges caution over Saka as England ramp up World Cup prep
The forward’s fitness is a consideration for Thomas Tuchel, whose side face Costa Rica in a warm-up friendly in Orlando on Wednesday before taking on Miami FC the following day behind closed doors.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Julian Alvarez
Real Madrid have €150m bid rejected for Atletico's Julian Alvarez
Alvarez, who is preparing for Argentina’s World Cup defence, registered 20 goals in 49 matches for Atletico this season, with 10 coming in the Champions League.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

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Crystal Palace poised to appoint Pierre Sage as head coach on two-year deal
Sage guided Lens to second place in Ligue 1 this season.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

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Iran says World Cup ticket allocation withdrawn days before tournament
Iran play their first two Group G games in Los Angeles, against New Zealand on June 15 and Belgium on June 21 before facing Egypt in Seattle on June 26

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

'I specifically remember cheese sandwiches': Roy Keane has 'no regrets' as Saipan changed Ireland standards
'I specifically remember cheese sandwiches': Roy Keane has 'no regrets' as Saipan changed Ireland standards
Keane was speaking with Micah Richards and Clinton Morrison on their road trip in the third episode of their new Sky Bet World Cup mini-series, Road To America.

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup
Top African referee Omar Artan refused access to US and will miss World Cup
He was going to be first Somalian to officiate at a World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Four previous occasions where Ireland’s women upset the odds
Ireland will be looking for a fifth historic upset in France on Tuesday which would secure their place at the 2027 World Cup

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session
Fuelling Ireland's French mission: Ward credits nutrition shift for late game surge
Ireland face France in Grenoble on Tuesday evening with a place at the World Cup in Brazil on the line. 

Tue, 09 Jun, 2026

Cork cruise, Clare strike late on Kennedy Cup opening day
Cork cruise, Clare strike late on Kennedy Cup opening day
There was late drama in the evening clash between DDSL and Clare when Eliah Kenny of Newmarket Celtic latched on to a loose ball and struck home to give Clare a 1-0 win over the Dubliners

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling 'celebrated in Cork as fiercely as anywhere'
Chelsea legend Bobby Tambling 'celebrated in Cork as fiercely as anywhere'
"Simply put, he was my hero," said Tambling's son Jamie. "As a football mad boy growing up, having Bobby as your dad was incredible."

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session
World Cup podcast special: Ireland WNT v France preview
Brendan O'Brien and John Fallon in Grenoble preview a massive night for Irish football as Carla Ward's side look to clinch automatic World Cup qualification.

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United States v Uruguay - CONMEBOL Copa America USA 2024
World Cup preview: A closer look at the hosts USA, Canada and Mexico
USA face a defining finals, Canada target a breakthrough while Mexico will be hoping to end their curse.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

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World Cup pitches are the result of years of engineering to find just the right grass
Tennessee and Michigan State have been working for some eight years on the perfect hybrid grass surfaces for the 16 stadiums spread across Canada, Mexico and the United States that will host World Cup games.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

A view of tennis balls thrown on the pitch in protest by fans 28/5/2026
Ireland v Israel moving closer to neutral venue as FAI board meet again
Ireland are scheduled to face Israel at home in the Nations League on October 4

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

World Cup 2026 - Brazil
World Cup jerseys: The kits we love...and the ones we don't 
Every World Cup brings its own gush of new kit and design - but old favourites can still be found in fresh upgrades

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Turner's Cross to host John Caulfield's Galway United v Dundalk on Friday
Turner's Cross to host John Caulfield's Galway United v Dundalk on Friday
Due to ongoing pitch upgrades in Eamonn Deacy Park, Galway have been forced to change venues for four of their home League of Ireland Premier Division fixtures.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Red-eye watchfest: 10 World Cup games to stay up for
Red-eye watchfest: 10 World Cup games to stay up for
An extended World Cup in the USA, Mexico and Canada, featuring a record 48 teams, means a lot more fixtures, some unusual kick-off times – and a lot of late nights for tv addicts. 

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Carla Ward 8/6/2026
'One of the biggest sporting stories in the world': Ireland manager outlines scale of opportunity
Last Friday’s third straight victory in their group, against a Netherlands team 10 places above in Fifa’s rankings, gives the Girls in Green the opportunity of a virtual Cup final against France in Grenoble on Tuesday.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

England v New Zealand - International Friendly - Raymond James Stadium
The World Cup figureheads: Stepping up on the biggest stage
Forty eight nations will battle for glory often depending on their talisman - or a yet to emerge hero. Who's the key man in each squad, and who might emerge as such in the global showpiece.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

World Cup key information: Tournament venues, dates and groups
World Cup key information: Tournament venues, dates and groups
The World Cup is set to kick-off on Thursday night.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected
Jose Mourinho set for Real Madrid return after Florentino Perez re-elected
Perez confirmed the Portuguese’s expected return in his speech after seeing off the challenge of Enrique Riquelme

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

This time England? Is it coming home from World Cup 2026?
This time England? Is it coming home from World Cup 2026?
The Three Lions go into the tournament as one of the favourites.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Canada v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
Homeward bound Ogbene excited about future after latest fortnight in green
Once his rest on Leeside is done, Ogbene will return to Ipswich Town. That’s the plan at least.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
'It's a cup final' - Páirc hero Amber Barrett keen for Ireland to complete job against France
Barrett's dramatic late winner against the Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh has put the Girls in Green a win away from securing a place at the 2027 World Cup.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Travel to France
Ruesha Littlejohn: 'If Séamus Coleman can do it, so can I'
Littlejohn cited the example of 37-year-old Séamus Coleman to illustrate how age and a paucity of club minutes shouldn’t kill her Ireland career.

Mon, 08 Jun, 2026

Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch during international friendly with Denmark
Christian Eriksen collapses on pitch during international friendly with Denmark
The incident happened during what was an end-of-season friendly between Denmark and Ukraine, who have not qualified for the World Cup.

Sun, 07 Jun, 2026

England v Wales - International Friendly - Wembley Stadium
Wales beaten by Romania in friendly clash
So Wales are still without a friendly away victory since November 2008.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
France v Ireland - the three possible outcomes for World Cup destiny
The Girls in Green earned a memorbale win over the Dutch in Cork on Friday night.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain v FC Bayern München - UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Semi Final First Leg
From Donnarumma to Kvaratskhelia: glittering stars who won't be shining at World Cup
Shattered dreams: a best XI from countries who didn't qualify for this summer's expanded World Cup

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

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David Sullivan steps down at West Ham to fight claims about private life
Joint-chair of relegated London club to tackle ‘false allegations’, insisting ‘I am not the person the media has decided to paint me as’

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

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Power and glory: World Cup promises a spectacle impossible to ignore
Ten years in the making, the greatest show on earth is set for a six-week sprint through Trump’s America

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Canada v Republic of Ireland - International Friendly
Hallgrímsson salutes Ireland resolve as Ogbene leads fightback in draw with Canada
'There is a great future in the players we’ve picked,' said Hallgrimsson after he saw his side turn around a half-time deficit

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Páirc life suiting Ward's Ireland just fine 
All roads now lead to Grenoble where Ireland’s women could record a similarly historic double-header victory to what the men produced against Portugal and Hungary late last year.

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Men Training Session and Media Conference
John O'Shea: Ireland camp fully behind Séamus Coleman stance on Israel fixtures
O'Shea has agreed a new deal to extend his time as assistant to Heimir Hallgrímsson

Sat, 06 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
'I wasn't settling for 2-2': Ward lavishes praise after Dutch demolition
Three times her team took the lead and the final goal coming in the last minute was crucial as Amber Barrett’s winner propelled Ireland into second place heading into Tuesday’s final game.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
World Cup hero Amber Barrett puts Ireland within reach of another tournament
Ireland’s victory over the sixth best team in Europe before a crowd of 12,569 at Páirc Uí Chaoimh was fully earned - Barrett’s last-minute strike the third occasion they took the lead.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland v Netherlands - 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifier
Half-time report: Cool Carusa hands Ireland interval lead
Kyra Carusa’s cool finish in the 19th minute has Ireland halfway to a historic victory

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Celtic v Dunfermline Athletic - Scottish Gas Men's Scottish Cup - Final - Barclays Hampden
Celtic to confirm appointment of Martin O’Neill after Robbie Keane backlash
The potential appointment of Keane was met with a furious backlash by an element of the Celtic support, who objected to his managerial spell in Israel.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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Cork's Jaden Umeh set for first Ireland start
Bohemians midfielder Dawson Devoy is also in line to win his first Ireland cap when Heimir Hallgrimsson's side face World Cup co-hosts Canada on Friday night

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Tottenham sign former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on free transfer
Tottenham sign former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on free transfer
Scotland captain Robertson was close to a move to Spurs in January, but Liverpool were unable to bring back Kostas Tsimikas from his loan at Roma and pulled the plug on the switch.

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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Hallgrímsson seeing way forward with expanded options as Ireland prepare for Canada friendly
Hallgrimsson watched his 24-strong travelling panel get through some final workouts at Stade Saputo on Thursday morning and amid the sea of fresh faces he saw the way forward

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Arsenal trio make shortlist for PFA Men’s Player of the Year award
Arsenal trio make shortlist for PFA Men’s Player of the Year award
Man City star Rayan Cherki is also one of six nominees for the Men’s Young Player of the Year prize, alongside City team-mate Nico O’Reilly

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Jake O'Brien with Yusuf Abdurisag 28/5/2026
Jake O'Brien predicts bright future for Ireland's talented young players
'It’s crazy seeing players that young in the squad. They are young players but very good players' 

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session
Cork crowd can push depleted Ireland to 'statement win' at Páirc Uí Chaoimh
With everything to gain and nothing to lose, Ireland can afford to be quietly confident at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday night. 

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

Republic of Ireland Women Media Conference and Training Session
Katie McCabe takes social media break after Chelsea switch to concentrate on Ireland duty
Leaving Arsenal put Irish captain in the spotlight but her priority is Friday's clash with Netherlands at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Fri, 05 Jun, 2026

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