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Freeback of the net

Evan Ferguson nabs goal and assist in man-of-the-match display for winners Roma

The Republic of Ireland international scored and set up a goal in the first half.

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FreeIrish Eye

Cannon goal helps Sheffield United to crucial win as Shaughnessy scores for Portsmouth

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FreeBoxing

Anthony Joshua recovering in hospital after Nigeria car crash which killed two team members

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Move On

'They're going to put us under a lot of pressure' - Munster must quickly reset for Ulster trip

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FreeOn the up

Kieran McKenna's Ipswich get the better of Championship leaders Coventry

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Today's news

Yesterday

29th December 2025

FreeOn song

Littler shrugs off boos to defeat Cross and book last-eight spot at World Championship

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10

FreeIrish Eye

Cannon goal helps Sheffield United to crucial win as Shaughnessy scores for Portsmouth

1 hr ago

FreeBoxing

Anthony Joshua recovering in hospital after Nigeria car crash which killed two team members

Updated 1 hr ago

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Freeback of the net

Evan Ferguson nabs goal and assist in man-of-the-match display for winners Roma

1 hr ago

7

FreeResults

Egypt rest Salah in Angola draw, Morocco win group and South Africa reach AFCON last-16

Updated 3 hrs ago

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FreeOn the up

Kieran McKenna's Ipswich get the better of Championship leaders Coventry

4 hrs ago

2

Freeno let up

Nancy will demand more from Celtic even if they reach Premiership summit

5 hrs ago

2

Move On

'They're going to put us under a lot of pressure' - Munster must quickly reset for Ulster trip

7 hrs ago

15

the darts

Charlie Manby’s dream World Championship debut continues as he beats Ricky Evans

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Free

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Interpro review, Leo Cullen's post-match score-settling, and Frawley/Carbery/Devine chat

reinforcement

Arsenal boss Arteta will 'actively look' at January signings amid injury crisis

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by a nose

Lossiemouth holds on to deliver December Hurdle honours for Mullins at Leopardstown

Gordon Elliott’s Brighterdaysahead proved to be a tough challenge down the home straight but the 4-6 favourite prevailed.

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Injury Update

Henshaw a doubt for Leinster's clash with Connacht

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Man United

Bruno Fernandes' off-field leadership shining through during injury absence, says Ruben Amorim

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le roi

Dupont back to 'genius' best as Toulouse hit under-strength La Rochelle for 60

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going west

Connacht confirm signing of Ciarán Frawley from Leinster

The 28-year-old Dubliner has signed a two-year deal with the western province.

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NFL

Patriots clinch AFC East as Eagles hold off Bills in thrilling finish

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Tune in

Here's your essential New Years week TV guide for live sport

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Time to say goodbye

Footballers from 16 counties retiring from inter-county game in 2025

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Rivalry

Munster firmly believe they're 'closing the gap' to Leinster

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hannah tyrrell

‘Probably in a few more years, I'll be way more appreciative than I am now’

Hannah Tyrrell reflects on her Last Dance with Dublin in 2025 – and a remarkable sporting career.

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standing out

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season so far?

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Fallout

'Let’s be honest, the style of the game has gone backwards'

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Ciaran Thompson

'It's not as if you need to rip up the script. We're not that far away' - Donegal's 2026 challenge

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Sunday

28th December 2025

Ally Pally

Luke Humphries survives scare as he reaches last 16 at World Championship

28 Dec

Back in action

Dupont sparks explosion as Toulouse demolish La Rochelle

28 Dec

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NFL

Smyth lands longest FG yet in Saints win, Steelers and Panthers lose to set up playoff berth showdowns

28 Dec

Calcio

Inter stay top of Serie A after beating battling Atalanta

28 Dec

AFCON

Mahrez penalty takes Algeria through to Cup of Nations last 16

28 Dec

2

Boost

19-year-old's first goal sees Spurs deliver big win for Frank

28 Dec

Exhibition

Kyrgios beats Sabalenka in 'Battle of the Sexes'

28 Dec

5

at the oche

Rob Cross hammers Heta to set up Littler clash

28 Dec

3

SIX IN A ROW

Calvert-Lewin continues hot streak as Leeds hold Sunderland

28 Dec

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secondment

Jones and Flannery link up with Bulls for short-term coaching roles

28 Dec

4

Winning

Affordale Fury brushes aside big names to secure Savills Chase title

Elsewhere, Teahupoo produced a dominant performance in the Grade One Christmas Hurdle at Leopardstown.

28 Dec

Take a Bow

Final Demand scoops Grade One glory at Limerick

28 Dec

Wrap

Texans reach NFL playoffs and Ravens win to stay in hunt

28 Dec

that winning feeling

Murphy pleased as Ulster rally to show 'some of the quality rugby we can play'

28 Dec

22

World Darts

‘Settled’ world champion Luke Littler wastes little time beating Mensur Suljovic

28 Dec

8

Time to say goodbye

Slán leat: 13 hurlers who retired from inter-county action in 2025

28 Dec

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