Ireland is expected to stop in its tracks tomorrow as people support the Republic's football team.

Pop princess Britney Spears strips to her undies in her new movie - but she has got her kit on for a new ad for Pepsi.

The Portuguese Soccer Federation has suspended international goalkeeper Joaquim "Quim" Silva after he tested positive for nandrolone.

Matthew Stevens rekindled his love affair with the Crucible this afternoon but Chris Small looks as though he will soon be divorced from the tournament.

Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor has revealed an interest in Irish international Matt Holland as a replacement for George Boateng or Paul Merson.

Ireland manager Mick McCarthy is due to name his 23-man squad for this summer’s World Cup finals later today.

Arsenal midfielder Robert Pires has had a successful knee operation.

Arsenal striker Sylvain Wiltord has pulled out of the France squad for tonight’s friendly against Russia with a thigh injury.

New Zealand manager Darren Shand has announced a 26-man squad for the Tests against England and Ireland and the Tri-Nations series.

IFA has opened disciplinary proceedings against Dele Alli over his gesture during England's World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.

The Northern Irish team are bidding to reach their fourth global finals, and their first since 1986.

Irish and global companies are set to reject this summer’s World Cup in favour of other events when directing their sponsorship spend, which is expected to soar this year.

Frank Lampard would welcome Wayne Rooney to Chelsea and hopes manager Jose Mourinho gets his way if he continues to pursue the Manchester United and England striker.

Joe Schmidt’s side may have got off to an impressive start at this Rugby World Cup with their dismissal of Canjada in Cardiff, but Michael Bradley recorded the first Irish success story of the tournament in Gloucester some hours earlier.

Wales coach Warren Gatland looks unlikely to face an International Rugby Board investigation following his controversial comments about faking injury, it is understood.

FIFA today announced that France striker Thierry Henry will not be punished for his handball in last November’s World Cup qualification play-off against the Republic of Ireland.

Former manager Gerard Houllier believes France have a "50-50 chance" of qualifying for South Africa following today's draw which pits them against the Republic of Ireland.

Bacary Sagna expects a “crazy game” when France travel to Dublin to face the Republic of Ireland in the first leg of their World Cup qualifying play-off on Saturday.