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FreeBoost

Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final

Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.

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Ones to watch

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations

2 hrs ago

3

FreeMark Again..

Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again

5 hrs ago

6

Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

7 hrs ago

7

FreeWrap

Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis

47 mins ago

Today's news

FreeUpset

Irish teenager key as Hearts' title challenge rocked to boost Celtic

17 mins ago

FreeBoost

Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final

Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.

40 mins ago

4

FreeWrap

Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis

47 mins ago

Ones to watch

Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations

Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.

2 hrs ago

3

FreeDetermined

Lindsey Vonn on medal hunt at Winter Olympics despite ruptured ACL

5 hrs ago

2

FreeMark Again..

Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again

5 hrs ago

6

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Ireland get set for mouthwatering Six Nations opener against France in Paris

Team News

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

136

Letter from Paris

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

11

Profile

Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport

5

Interview

'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'

11

FreeGo West

Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan

5 hrs ago

1

FreeDates For Diary

5 games live on TV-streaming in GAA hurling league next weekend

5 hrs ago

Les blues

The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be

5 hrs ago

5

Opportunity

A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites

Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

7 hrs ago

7

50m

Big names

Staying stars Teahupoo and Bob Olinger counting down to Cheltenham

9 hrs ago

Please Stay

Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle

9 hrs ago

2

Update

Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad

10 hrs ago

16

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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

partnerships

Centra new sponsor of camogie leagues, Derry rename county GAA stadiums

11 hrs ago

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PodcastThe 42FM

Thrills, spills and politics: Why you should watch the Winter Olympics

Fixtures

NFL confirm there will be no international game in Dublin in 2026

11 hrs ago

4

Back in action

Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland

12 hrs ago

17

Big Chance

'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland

12 hrs ago

4

Team news

Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam

Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.

14 hrs ago

136

Tension

Cristiano Ronaldo misses Al Nassr match amid reports of fallout with club

15 hrs ago

5

Respect

'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'

16 hrs ago

7

Yesterday

2nd February 2026

Dominant

Diarra inspires win over Burnley as Sunderland extend unbeaten home run

2 Feb

Dates For Diary

Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed

2 Feb

18

Transfer Talk

Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through

2 Feb

1

Deadline Day

Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen

Updated 2 Feb

7

Bienvenue

Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling

The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from Paris

2 Feb

11

Making A Switch

Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster

2 Feb

21

Transfers

Celtic sign Junior Adamu and reject bid for Arne Engels from Forest

2 Feb

2

Staying Put

Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club

2 Feb

5

Transfers

Celtic's Johnny Kenny turns down Schalke in favour of loan move to Bolton Wanderers

Updated 2 Feb

11

Possible XV

Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise

2 Feb

49

AnalysisTribesmen

Of the top teams in All-Ireland hunt, Galway remain unfancied - just as they want it

All teams are in flux and Galway are no different but they are ushering through new leaders and prospects.

Declan Bogue

2 Feb

3

Paris

France set to host first NFL regular-season game in 2026

2 Feb

3

Ladies Football

McMaugh stars as Waterford defeat Kerry in Killarney

2 Feb

1

Impressive

Impressive Meath prove too strong for Dublin

2 Feb

Deadline Day

Arsenal actively looking to replace Merino before deadline – Arteta

2 Feb

Racing

Fact To File roars back to his best with Irish Gold Cup victory

Earlier Romeo Coolio denied Kargese in Irish Arkle at Leopardstown.

2 Feb

Teamsheet

England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start

2 Feb

24

Racing

Willie Mullins claims early Grade 1 double at Leopardstown

2 Feb

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