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Nations League

Ireland matches against Israel should go ahead, Taoiseach says

RTÉ has confirmed it will broadcast the games.

Updated 6 hrs ago

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League of Ireland

Shelbourne-Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's-Galway United postponed after heavy rainfall

Updated 7 hrs ago

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rallying call

Doris: Ireland 'can't have any passengers' against Italy

7 hrs ago

4

BOYNE DERBY

All change as Meath aim to become Louth's noisy neighbours

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Winter Olympics

'Disappointed' Thomas Maloney Westgård finishes 54th in 10km cross-country skiing

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Today's news

Verdict

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On The Dotted Line

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Brosnan signs new deal with Everton

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1

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

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Spurs

Igor Tudor verbally agrees to become Tottenham’s interim manager

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not impressed

Jim Ratcliffe comments on immigration ‘ridiculous’ – Maro Itoje

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Boost

Connacht pair sign new contracts

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5

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Ireland look to get Six Nations campaign back on track against Italy

Team News

Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's clash with Italy

154

Inside the Camp

'To say we're on the decline is a bit disingenuous'

38

ROG's View

'Ireland have never and will never cope with that amount of talent taken out of their team'

21

Analysis

Ireland kept kicking the ball up in the air. But they kept losing the contests

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Podcast

Paris post-mortem, dual playmakers, and finding a way forward tactically/strategically

79m

Changes

Northern Ireland boss O'Neill to take charge of Blackburn

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PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Ireland-Italy preview

Nations League

Ireland matches against Israel should go ahead, Taoiseach says

Micheál Martin says fulfilling Nations League fixtures is the 'correct decision'

RTÉ confirms it will broadcast the matches 'in line with its contractual obligations'

Politicians and SIPTU call on the FAI to withdraw from games against Israel

Updated 6 hrs ago

22

Hamstrung

Bosun Lawal ruled out for six weeks in another injury blow for Ireland

6 hrs ago

2

rallying call

Doris: Ireland 'can't have any passengers' against Italy

7 hrs ago

4

League of Ireland

Shelbourne-Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's-Galway United postponed after heavy rainfall

Updated 7 hrs ago

3

Winter Olympics

'Disappointed' Thomas Maloney Westgård finishes 54th in 10km cross-country skiing

7 hrs ago

1

BOYNE DERBY

All change as Meath aim to become Louth's noisy neighbours

Having lost the last three important meetings, the relationship between the Leinster rivals has changed.

Declan Bogue

8 hrs ago

1

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Enjoy the pick of our League of Ireland features

Ollie Horgan

‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’

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Strand Pitch

'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'

4

Owen Elding

The latest Irish teenage sensation to move across the water

6

Podcast

LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room

61m

recognition

Ireland midfielder Alan Browne named Championship Player of the Month

9 hrs ago

9

Hockey

Ireland beaten by Argentina despite gutsy performance in Pro League

9 hrs ago

Cricket

Ireland captain Stirling ruled out of rest of T20 World Cup

10 hrs ago

4

opportunity knocks

Cracknell earns Six Nations debut as Wales make changes for France

10 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

Interview: Wexford hurling coach Shane Keegan

Damien Mulligan

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Ready to go

Israel have ‘no concerns’ over travel to Ireland as Nations League fixtures confirmed

Ireland are due to host Israel on 4 October.

11 hrs ago

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Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I

The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football

4

Part II

The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership

2

Part III

Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance

1

Interview

How religion and fashion are inspiring one of Irish football's newest faces

12 hrs ago

1

back stateside

McIlroy begins Pebble Beach defence with rollercoaster 68

Updated 12 hrs ago

point to prove

'When any team tries to evolve, there's obviously teething problems'

13 hrs ago

13

dancing queen

Bringing camogie roots to Rose of Tralee and Dancing With the Stars fame

13 hrs ago

column

Some friendly advice for Rugby Country from your long-suffering football cousins

Rugby analysis is suddenly veering into existential debates about structures and pathways that are usually the staple of the football fan.

Gavin Cooney

13 hrs ago

5

THE BEAT

Shamrock Rovers taking easy gambling money leaves League of Ireland rivals dismayed

Premier Division champions’ new “responsible gambling partner” was recently fined in UK for anti-money laundering and social responsibility failures.

David Sneyd

13 hrs ago

1

trajectory

'You have to go through a bit of pain with every generation'

14 hrs ago

14

Update

Baird's season likely over, Keenan unlikely to return in Six Nations

14 hrs ago

8

Yesterday

12th February 2026

wanda wonders

Atletico hammer Barcelona in first leg of Copa del Rey semi-final

22 hrs ago

brilliant bees

Arsenal's title momentum checked by Andrews' Brentford

22 hrs ago

35

AnalysisPhysicality

Ireland's collision-winning has to improve after concerning trends

Fresh faces like Cormac Izuchukwu and Edwin Edogbo will look to add power.

Murray Kinsella

23 hrs ago

5

AnalysisAnalysis

FAI say they will play Israel - but this Nations League controversy is only just beginning

Ireland’s games with Israel will be played – but we don’t yet know where the games will be.

Gavin Cooney

23 hrs ago

13

Reaction

'My job is going to focus on the football side and I'm going to do that'

23 hrs ago

1

Done Deal

Former Liverpool and Man City star Raheem Sterling finds a new club

12 Feb

6

Pot Luck

Ireland to face Israel in Nations League

12 Feb

72

response

'A few doors left open' fed into Andy Farrell's changes for Italy

12 Feb

24

statement

Man United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe apologises for 'language' on immigration

12 Feb

34

Selection

Lorenzo Pani to make first Italy start in almost two years against Ireland

12 Feb

6

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