Quansah is relishing playing alongside Van Dijk in Liverpool’s defence.

The Dutchman has endured an inconsistent second season with Manchester United.

Robertson came off in the first half of Scotland’s friendly against Northern Ireland on Tuesday due to an ankle issue.

The Old Trafford midfielder made a good start to his Three Lions career in midweek.

Diane Caldwell, Louise Quinn and Niamh Fahey have formed that backbone for the majority of the last decade and now the centurions are all well into their thirties.

The unveiling of a plaque last weekend at Clonturk Park in Drumcondra underlined - once again – the extraordinary progress of the GAA since the end of the nineteenth century.

Head Coach Eileen Gleeson has selected a 26-player squad for their two opening games in Group A3.

Roy Keane was part of the original shortlist prepared by the FAI in the aftermath of Stephen Kenny’s departure last November.

Former Manchester United star says his near 30-year silence on subject has been his revenge on the press.

How John O'Shea fared in terms of performances, style of play and player feedback. 

The former Man Utd stalwart made his case over the past week.

The Donegal man touched on the detail involved, the obvious pride taken in managing his country, and the fact that O’Shea looked comfortable in the post.

Asked if he would seek clarity from the FAI over his chances of being considered for the vacancy, the 42-year-old replied: “I think that’s something that we will obviously discuss later on.

Damien Delaney: “If you offered me John O’Shea or Willy Sagnol, I’m taking John O’Shea all day.”

Three days on from the late loss to Brazil, the absentee-hit Euro 2020 runners-up faced another high-level test as the side third in FIFA's world rankings hosted the team in fourth.

Williamson is part of the England squad for next month’s Euro 2025 qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden.

Lee Carsley’s official withdrawal from the running triggered a slew of other contenders from far and wide, including the Greece and Georgia managers who face each other tonight for a place at the Euros.

An audience with Paul Gascoigne may not bring the eloquence of Peter Ustinov or David Niven, but his stories are wonderful and his personal story is still fascinating.

A new permanent manager will be unveiled early next month, according to the FAI.

From the perpetual grief of death in Gaza to the tragedies visited upon families closer to home, each loss reminds us of the tenuous grasp we have on dear life