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Possible XV

Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.

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League of Ireland

Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments

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King Con

Con O’Callaghan’s brilliance is the Dubs’ only answer to football’s new challenges

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'It’s all been insanely amazing' - Irish teenager reflects on Olympic debut

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Today's news

MBE

Ireland’s Olympic gold gymnast Rhys McClenaghan receives MBE at Windsor Castle ceremony

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Pole Position

Gordon bags four goals as Newcastle take control of Champions League play-off against Qarabag

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League of Ireland

Sinn Féin TD won't resign as Drogheda United chairperson following Israel comments

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Possible XV

Crowley set to start at number 10 for Ireland against England

Jamison Gibson-Park, Tadhg Beirne, and Josh van der Flier could make returns.

Murray Kinsella

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Irish language option

Irish language commentary option to make rugby debut for Ireland v England clash

1 hr ago

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selection time

Ireland make one change for U20 Six Nations showdown against England

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Ireland face England with both teams' Six Nations hopes on the line

Team News

Selection decisions for Farrell as Ireland aim to upset England

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Rivals

'In any sport, Ireland versus England is a proper game'

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10 Questions

'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys'

37

Podcast

The good, the bad and the ugly from Ireland's win over Italy, plus selection for England

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King Con

Con O’Callaghan’s brilliance is the Dubs’ only answer to football’s new challenges

The Cuala star hit 0-8 v Monaghan last Saturday, and his importance to the Dublin cause has never been greater.

Micheál Clifford

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milano cortina

'It’s all been insanely amazing' - Irish teenager reflects on Olympic debut

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Incident

Uefa to probe claims of 'discriminatory behaviour' towards Vinicius

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PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Ireland-Italy scrum review, Edogbo excitement, JT on 10, and the pack to face England

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PGA Tour

McIlroy to play with Morikawa and Fleetwood at The Genesis

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Racing

Constitution Hill set for unusual Friday night flat run after narrowly making cut for Southwell

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revealed

Dave Kitson finally confirms one of football's worst-kept secrets: 'I am the Secret Footballer'

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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’

1

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

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SHOOTER MCNULTY

Leitrim release footage of Barry McNulty's tour-de-force of six two-pointers

9 hrs ago

4

Sympathy

'Imagine you have to plead to be equal in society': Henry and Richards on Vinícius Jr racial abuse

9 hrs ago

7

Controversy

Vinicius Junior posts message after alleged racist abuse during Benfica game

12 hrs ago

16

One to Watch

'He's unreal, an unbelievable athlete' - Ireland aiming to keep Pollock quiet

13 hrs ago

23

Here's Johnny

Sexton on Crowley's challenge, Ireland's place-kicks, and coaching

The former out-half is around 15 months into his coaching career.

14 hrs ago

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Road to Rio

Ireland set for Aviva return as Ward targets World Cup 'by hook or by crook'

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Yesterday

17th February 2026

gala night

Advantage Galatasaray after Juve collapse, PSG complete stunning comeback win over Monaco

Updated 22 hrs ago

4

overshadowed

Vinicius stunner helps Real Madrid edge Benfica in play-off marred by alleged racism

The game was stopped for 10 minutes after Vinicius’ goal, as the Brazilian made an allegation of racist abuse against a Benfica player.

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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

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Sponsored

Need a golf trip? You have to try these links courses in the West of Ireland

Championship

Sinclair Armstrong on target in Bristol City's draw with Wrexham

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yet another comeback

Tiger Woods not ruling out return to action at 2026 Masters

17 Feb

2

Injury blow

Scotland's Ritchie to miss rest of Six Nations with leg fracture

17 Feb

Plan B

FAI announce rescheduled dates for postponed LOI fixtures

17 Feb

1

AnalysisOrange flags

Fortune favours the two-point braves in Gaelic football. Long may it continue.

Scoring rates increase as the ground gets firmer and teams seek to maximise their shooting potential.

Declan Bogue

Updated 17 Feb

Support

'It's not right' – Ireland's Edogbo doing well after horrible abuse

17 Feb

Nations League

Minister 'doesn't blame' Israeli players for their government and wants Nations League game to go ahead

17 Feb

12

Number 10

'The criticism from previous cycles is that we didn’t develop guys'

17 Feb

37

Team news

Henry Pollock handed first England start against Ireland in Six Nations

17 Feb

32

Katie McCabe

'When you're one of the very best in the world, you're not going to be short of options'

17 Feb

7

Ireland WNT

Lazio's Connolly returns as Ireland squad named for opening World Cup qualifiers

Updated 17 Feb

misfortune

Bad weather ends Ireland and Australia's T20 World Cup hopes

17 Feb

1

decision

England's Henry Arundell cleared to face Ireland despite Murrayfield red card

17 Feb

18

Ready to go

Knockmore Ladies appoint Joe Brolly as new manager

17 Feb

5

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Republic Of Ireland

Uefa confirm there is no approval for games to be played in Israel

17 Feb

12

homage

Brentford boss Andrews visits Macclesfield dressing room to pay respect after 'proper cup tie'

17 Feb

11

Rivals

'In any sport, Ireland versus England is a proper game'

17 Feb

10

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