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<p>BUDAPEST BROS: Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, left, and Nathan Collins celebrate after the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group F Qualifier match between Hungary and Republic of Ireland at Puskás Aréna in Budapest, Hungary. Photo by Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile</p>
'The best moment I've ever had in the game' - Kelleher still savouring Budapest glory
The Brentford keeper revealed that he had originally been due to return to London immediately after the Hungary clash but made a rapid change of plans after Troy Parrott's seismic winner

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>A man walks past signage prior to the final draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)</p>
Noise around Donald Trump an unwanted distraction to World Cup draw of dreams
Amid all the hoopla circling its Washington backdrop, Friday’s event must be all about firing the starting gun on football’s biggest show

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>ON THE LINE: A view of the Investec Champions Cup trophy and match ball at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. Pic: INPHO/Billy Stickland</p>
S Champions Cup 2025-26 pool-by-pool guide: Form teams to dark horses
The European blue riband club tournament kicks off, once more, this weekend. 

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>Tempers fray between South Africa's Eben Etzebeth and Wales's Alex Mann. Pic: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire.</p>
Springboks star Eben Etzebeth gets 12-match suspension for eye gouge Wales' Alex Mann
In a scuffle with Alex Mann, Etzebeth was caught on video with his right thumb in Mann’s left eye.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>ROUGH NEWS: Real Madrid's Trent Alexander-Arnold, centre, walks off after being injured during the Spanish La Liga soccer match between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid in Bilbao, Spain, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Breton)</p>
Alexander-Arnold likely out until February after torn thigh muscle 
Any hopes of winning a place in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad for next summer’s World Cup are fast fading

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>MADE FOR EACH OTHER: President Donald Trump holds the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy as FIFA President Gianni Infantino, right, and Vice President JD Vance watch, during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)</p>
Hallgrímsson to be on hand as FIFA's Trump-tainted draw kicks off Greatest Show on Earth
While the US President's partaking in proceedings is confirmed, Ireland's place at next summer's expanded World Cup isn't yet sure but the national team manager will be in DC to plot potential paths 

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

<p>Munster head coach Clayton McMillan with Bath head of rugby Johann van Graan. Pic: Dan Sheridan</p>
Van Graan the catalyst for Bath's domestic and European resurgence, insists Spencer
England scrum-half Spencer credited van Graan with changing the club’s approach to European competition.

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

<p>SETTLING IN: Rieko Ioane at Leinster Rugby training at UCD this week. Pic: INPHO/Andrew Conan</p>
Leinster need Rieko Ioane to benefit from his new surrounds
The New Zealand star will hope to hit the ground running in Dublin. 

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

<p>Keith Earls at the newly opened Eleven Fourteen Coffee, at Limerick's Annacotty Business Park. Picture: Brendan Gleeson</p>
‘This is what I do now, this is my baby’: Keith Earls on opening new coffee shop and retiring from rugby
Since he retired from rugby, the former Munster, Ireland and Lions winger said he has had a tough few years – and adjusting to a new routine took some time

Mon, 29 Dec, 2025

<p>Rory McIlroy plays an approach shot on the 12th Hole during the first round of the Australian Open. Pic: AP Photo/Asanka Brendon Ratnayake</p>
Rory McIlroy mania hits Melbourne as fans skip school and work on ‘special day’
The Irish man’s appeal was clear at the Australian Open with queues forming at the crack of dawn to catch a glimpse of the golf star.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand will conduct the Fifa World Cup draw with broadcaster Samantha Johnson. Picture: Mike Egerton/PA </p>
Having a ball: The Irish firm behind Fifa's World Cup draw event in Washington
Former Manchester United star Rio Ferdinand will conduct the draw with broadcaster Samantha Johnson

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>YOU AGAIN: Munster head coach Clayton McMillan with Bath Head of Rugby Johann van Graan during a pre-season friendly in September. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>
S Duncan Casey: Munster need everything onside at The Rec - including some good old grudge
You can’t argue with what Van Graan has achieved since the move to Bath - they were a basket case when he arrived but have gone from strength to strength since

Fri, 05 Dec, 2025

<p>Skin-to-skin contact regulates a baby’s breath, temperature, and heart rate, and deepens the parental bond. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit"> Picture: iStock</span> </p>
The first 1,000 days are crucial in shaping a child’s life
Development begins at conception, and the early years are critical. A safe, nurturing and stimulating environment helps children thrive 

Tue, 06 Jan, 2026

<p>Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis</p>
S Rugby Podcast: A World Cup route hanging on Scots. And the Champions Cup kickoff
Brendan O’Brien and Simon Lewis discuss Wednesday’s 2027 Rugby World Cup pool draw, and look ahead to Munster's and Leinster’s Champions Cup campaign.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

<p>Captain Caelan Doris during an Ireland Rugby media conference at the Aviva Stadium. Pic: Seb Daly/Sportsfile.</p>
'We have the hunger and mindset to improve' - Caelan Doris backs Ireland to realise World Cup potential 
The skipper and Andy Farrell were speaking to media at Aviva Stadium on Wednesday in reaction to the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup draw.

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>COMFORTABLE: Ireland Head Coach Andy Farrell speaks to the press. Pic: ©INPHO/Nick Elliott.</p>
Andy Farrell 'comfortable' with provinces signing of front rows
Farrell was speaking in the wake of the pool draw for the 2027 World Cup.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

<p>SO LONG: Celtic interim manager Martin O'Neill waves goodbye to the fans. Pic: Steve Welsh/PA Wire.</p>
'I have had the time of my life' - Martin O'Neill signs off with win as Nancy takes over at Celtic
The Frenchman described his appointment as a "massive honour" and thanked O'Neill and Shaun Maloney for their "fantastic" work in interim charge.

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

<p>Ireland have never won a knockout game at a World Cup.Pic: ©INPHO/Gary Carr</p>
Andy Farrell: 'We'd have the ambition to win a World Cup, otherwise what's the point?'
Fixtures and venues for Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup games will be confirmed in early February

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

<p>"How to spoil your vote Ireland", 'Adolesence' and Storm Éowyn all featured in the 2025 Google Year in Search</p>
Here are the top Google searches in Ireland in 2025
Storm Éowyn, the presidential election, and Dubai chocolate all made the cut

Thu, 04 Dec, 2025

<p>Ireland defeated Portugal 106-7 in Lisbon during the summer. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile</p>
The lowdown on Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup pool stage opponents
Scotland are familiar foes for Ireland but less so are Uruguay and Portugal

Wed, 03 Dec, 2025

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