The importance of the squad, especially in the Doha heat, will be evident before the end of the group stage. 

Ireland have been drawn against France, Netherlands and Poland in their group, with only the victor booking a direct ticket to the 2027 finals in Brazil.

The former England captain was dressed in a grey three-piece suit, which was made by his wife, when he received his knighthood. The ensemble is the first ever tailored menswear piece from her eponymous fashion brand

Ireland’s issues at out-half and up front were laid bare in Chicago, while New Zealand, South Africa, England and France continue to evolve. Ireland’s progress has stalled

Sexton suggested the recent retirements of five Test centurions, including himself, Peter O'Mahony, Conor Murray, Keith Earls and Cian Healy has had an impact on the Ireland squad. 

"If you look at it in real time, it looks very different to how it looked when you slow things down," Johnny Sexton said about Tadhg Beirne's red card against the All Blacks.

Despite the FAI embarking on a 12-year Football Pathways Plan, the latest brainwave from Abbotstown is confronting their blueprint with 31% fewer people by early 2026.

Ireland are preparing for the Fifa U17 World Cup in Qatar next month.

Esther McCarthy on a goal for the ages — and a cheeky wagon who insulted her

The draw from the Women's World Cup qualification takes place in Nyon.

Melham becomes second woman to win famous race over 3200m.

The England international left Liverpool in the summer.

Seedings for this draw were determined by the outcome of the Uefa Nations League series contested this year, concluding with last week’s playoffs.

Irishman Kenny, signed for the Hoops from Sligo Rovers in 2022 with subsequent loan spells at Queen's Park and Shamrock Rovers, has recently been given his chance due to injuries to Daizen Maeda and Kelechi Iheanacho.

Arda Guler has seized his chance in Jude Bellingham’s absence, forming a devastating partnership with Kylian Mbappe and becoming the creative heartbeat of Real Madrid.

In the wake of events in Dun Laoghaire, eyes are already turning to a defence of their world title next year in Sandringham near Melbourne.

Arsenal’s run without conceding goes on, Thomas Frank plays down tensions, and Eddie Howe’s gamble backfires

A stop-start game on a poor pitch was not the ideal way to see the game stateside. 

The time for Ireland to be brutally honest about O’Connell’s struggles has surely come. Answers are overdue.

An undercooked Ireland ran out of gas against an All Blacks side who were there for the taking.