Whatever this was, friendly or competitive fare, it was carnage. And who’s to say it will get any better?

“There seems to be a feeling nobody totally understands what it’s about,” admitted Martin O’Neill ahead of this Nations League tie with Wales in Cardiff.

The Republic of Ireland fall behind to an early goal and it is a beautifully crafted strike.

David Brooks says he never considered changing his mind, like the Republic of Ireland’s Declan Rice, after pledging his international allegiance to Wales.

Ryan Giggs is determined to promote young talent in his new role as Wales manager after playing his part in the rise of Marcus Rashford.

What is being reported online and in the papers.

Real Madrid are said to be plotting a £150m move for Harry Kane next summer, according to the papers.

Wales suffered a blow to their hopes of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup when Gareth Bale was ruled out of the final two qualifiers.

Chris Coleman insists England Under-20 international David Brooks deserves his Wales call despite acknowledging that it "will cause ripples the other side of the bridge".

If things had worked out a little differently, Cork City defender Ryan Delaney could have been preparing for a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United next month.

Is parenting heading towards merit-based love, where tiny glances of approval and disapproval generate enormous internal pressure? If so, then it could have a disastrous impact on the lives of our children. David Brooks reports.

Obama is allowing himself to be drawn back into Iraq mostly because he doesn’t know what else to do, says Andrew J Bacevich

A major study into the progression of Parkinson’s disease is being launched by actor Michael J Fox.

Former Frasier star Kelsey Grammar hides a dark secret - he once shot a man.

IN A revealing moment of television last week, PBS aired five-year-old interviews with former presidents on the role of presidential debates in American politics.