Organisation: Bradford

New coach Stuart Littler freshens up Ireland rugby league squad for European Championship

St Helens back rower James Bentley and Hull prop Lewis Bienek are among the new faces named in head coach Stuart Littler's first Ireland rugby league squad.

Mon, 15 Oct, 2018

Bolton and former Liverpool defender (29) forced to retire after motor neurone disease diagnosis

He joined Bolton in the summer of 2017 but has not played since December.

Tue, 18 Sep, 2018

Ireland international gets nine-month ban for assaulting referee

He was also fined £75.

Wed, 25 Jul, 2018

Martin O'Neill takes issue with claim Ireland are targeting Catholic players from the North

Martin O'Neill has expressed his surprise at Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's claim that the Republic of Ireland are targeting Catholic players from across the border.

Thu, 08 Mar, 2018

Burnley buy Nahki Wells from Huddersfield

Burnley have announced the signing of striker Nahki Wells from Huddersfield for an undisclosed fee.

Thu, 31 Aug, 2017

Rebel rising as Colin Doyle ends long Ireland wait

Irish football lore has room for just one one-cap wonder from the Steve Staunton era. And that’s fine by Colin Doyle.

Thu, 01 Jun, 2017

Bantams’ Cork star Colin Doyle eyes glory at Wembley

Cork man Colin Doyle hopes that he will be celebrating for real at Wembley today.

Sat, 20 May, 2017

Terrace Talk: Liverpool - It’s in our own hands — I’m still not ruling out another screw-up

Our father, who art in heaven — any chance I could be wrong for once?

Mon, 15 May, 2017

How the Irish fared: Aiden McGeady stays on goal trail as Preston rescue valuable point

It was a mixed weekend for the Irish contingent at Championship outfit Preston as Aiden McGeady’s sixth goal of the season rescued a 1-1 draw at home to Nottingham Forest on an afternoon when Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle were hauled off at half-time.

Mon, 03 Apr, 2017

Olamide Shodipo to the rescue for Ireland

Uefa U21 European Championship qualifier

Mon, 27 Mar, 2017

Noel King defends FAI morals after Michael O’Neill jibe

Ireland U21 boss Noel King has strenuously denied pursuing Northern Ireland-born players for his squad following allegations made by Michael O’Neill.

Thu, 16 Mar, 2017

John Terry sees red as Chelsea brush aside Peterborough

Chelsea captain John Terry was sent off as the Premier League leaders beat Peterborough 4-1 in the FA Cup third round at Stamford Bridge.

Sun, 08 Jan, 2017

Darren Randolph rules out seeking exit from West Ham

Darren Randolph has revealed that he would be reluctant to seek a transfer away from West Ham United should his lack of first-team action at the Premier League club threaten his spot as Ireland’s first-choice goalkeeper.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

Colin Doyle admits he feared second Ireland call would never come

Given that his one and only senior Irish cap came in a friendly against Ecuador in the United States back in 2007 when Steve Staunton was still the manager, it’s hardly a surprise to learn that Bradford City goalkeeper Colin Doyle figured his chances of the long-awaited sequel to what he calls “the proudest moment of my career” had become vanishingly small, especially when he noted in recent times that other, newer contenders appeared to be ahead of him the pecking order.

Thu, 10 Nov, 2016

How class warfare split rugby in England

There are ways in which sport is constantly changing — and there are ways in which it does not change at all.

Fri, 04 Nov, 2016

Dundalk duo add zest to Ireland squad but Shane Long's injury woes cast a shadow

The feelgood news factor of the inclusion of Dundalk duo Daryl Horgan and Andy Boyle in the latest Irish squad is offset by unhappy confirmation that Shane Long has followed fellow striker Daryl Murphy into sick bay for the upcoming World Cup qualifier away to Austria.

Thu, 03 Nov, 2016

Wolverhampton Wanderers v Norwich City - Sky Bet Championship - Molineux

How the Irish fared: Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady on song for Norwich

With the World Cup qualifier against Georgia just days away Ireland boss Martin O’Neill will have been pleased to see Wes Hoolahan and Robbie Brady shine at club level this weekend.

Mon, 03 Oct, 2016

This is what delayed Bradford's game today

A drone has delayed a League One game in England.

Sat, 17 Sep, 2016

How the Irish fared: Daryl Murphy eyes Premier League after Newcastle move

Daryl Murphy has set his sights on promotion after completing his move from Ipswich to Newcastle yesterday.

Mon, 29 Aug, 2016

How the Irish fared: Chris Hughton turns focus to play-offs

Chris Hughton has set his sights on play-off glory after his Brighton side fell agonisingly short in their bid for automatic promotion to the Premier League.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

How the Irish fared: Broken leg ends Alan Judge’s Euro dream

Alan Judge’s Euro 2016 dream is almost certainly over after the midfielder broke his leg in Brentford’s 3-1 Championship win at Ipswich on Saturday.

Mon, 11 Apr, 2016

Aston Villa v Wycombe Wanderers - The Emirates FA Cup Third Round

Ciaran Clark helps seal Aston Villa’s FA Cup progress

Late goals from Ireland’s Ciaran Clark and Idrissa Gana last night spared Aston Villa’s blushes for a second time as the Premier League strugglers overcame Wycombe 2-0 in their FA Cup third-round replay.

Wed, 20 Jan, 2016

Everton's Irish close to return from injury

Everton have been given a major boost ahead of next week’s crucial Capital One Cup semi-final second leg at Manchester City with midfielder James McCarthy and defender Seamus Coleman likely to be fit.

Tue, 19 Jan, 2016

Northampton Town hoping to secure FA Cup date with Chelsea

Holders Arsenal must entertain Burnley in the fourth round of the FA Cup while Northampton’s reward if they can get past MK Dons in a third-round replay will be a visit from Chelsea.

Tue, 12 Jan, 2016

All Saturday's team news for the FA Cup 3rd round

News on all today's games in the FA cup third round

Sat, 09 Jan, 2016

No Jose but Paddy can madden Chelsea

Paddy Madden took to Twitter immediately after Scunthorpe’s victory over Leyton Orient set up a third round FA Cup trip to Stamford Bridge.

Fri, 08 Jan, 2016

Arsenal to host Sunderland in FA Cup

Holders Arsenal begin their quest for a third FA Cup win in a row with a home tie against Sunderland.

Tue, 08 Dec, 2015

How the Irish fared: Anthony Pilkington pounces as Cardiff win again

Goals from Anthony Pilkington and Joe Mason broke Huddersfield’s resistance on Saturday and lifted Cardiff to second in the Championship.

Mon, 14 Sep, 2015

Sunday’s Well Rebels home after week to remember

Over the weekend, the Sunday’s Well Rebels, Ireland’s only mixed ability rugby team, returned home to Cork after their successful Mixed Ability Rugby World Tournament campaign in the UK.

Tue, 25 Aug, 2015

Well Rebels charge to final at Bradford

The Sunday’s Well Rebels, Ireland’s only Mixed Ability rugby team, are through to the final of the Mixed Abilites Rugby World Tournament after three days of play in Bradford.

Fri, 21 Aug, 2015

Chris Hughton’s Seagulls soar

It may still be very early days but the Championship table will make very pleasant reading for Chris Hughton this morning. 

Mon, 17 Aug, 2015

Sunday’s Well Rebels fly flag for Ireland

The Sunday’s Well Rebels, Ireland’s only Mixed Ability Rugby team, travel to England next week to compete in the first Mixed Ability Rugby World Tournament (MARWT).

Thu, 13 Aug, 2015

Daryl Murphy’s brace proves crucial for Ipswich

The final day of the Championship brought contrasting emotions for the Irish as the title and the identity of the last two teams to reach the play-offs was decided.

Mon, 04 May, 2015

Irish duo star but Brentford could still miss playoffs

Two of Brentford’s Irish players were in flying form on Saturday but their best efforts were not enough to earn the Bees three desperately-needed points.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015

Chelsea giving hope to chasers

Chelsea 1 Southampton 1

Mon, 16 Mar, 2015

Rooney: United blew FA Cup chance

"It’s so sad for us to get knocked out; we knew we’d have a great opportunity if we’d won on Monday night.”

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Van Gaal: 'No excuses' for di Maria

Louis van Gaal found it impossible to defend Angel di Maria after the Argentina international was sent off for grabbing the back of referee Michael Oliver’s shirt in Manchester United’s FA Cup quarter-final defeat to Arsenal.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Arsenal face Bradford/Reading in FA Cup

Holders Arsenal will face either Bradford or Reading in the FA Cup semi-finals after last night’s quarter-final victory over Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Tue, 10 Mar, 2015

Liverpool and Arsenal avoid each other in FA Cup draw

Holders Arsenal will face either Bradford or Reading in the FA Cup semi-finals having won their sixth-round tie at Manchester United this evening.

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Bradford happy to be underdogs again

Bradford 0 Reading 0

Mon, 09 Mar, 2015

Fractious cup tie ends up scoreless

Bradford and Reading must wait to make history after the two lowest sides left in this season’s FA Cup clattered out a goalless lunchtime draw at Valley Parade.

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

Billy Clarke keeps one eye on Wembley way

FA Cup Quarter-Final

Sat, 07 Mar, 2015

How the Irish fared: Adam Rooney runs riot for Aberdeen

He’s the Irishman whose goals have ensured that what should be a procession resembles a contest.

Mon, 23 Feb, 2015

United host Arsenal in pick of the FA Cup quarter-finals

“It will be a good game, a great game. Against Arsenal is always a great game.”

Tue, 17 Feb, 2015