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Spurs

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Today's news

Done Deal

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Pot Luck

Ireland to face Israel in Nations League

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response

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Selection

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Racing

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

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Inside the Camp

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ROG's View

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Analysis

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Podcast

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refresh

Farrell makes six changes for Ireland's clash with Italy

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Spurs

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Seán O’Shea

Kicking game and ferocity set Kerry’s spiritual leader apart

Ahead of Saturday’s meeting with Galway, the Kenmare man is in brilliant form.

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Punishment

Derry City to issue multiple stadium bans after incident on LOI opening night

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Spurs

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Alan Mahon

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Hockey

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new bleu

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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'

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Owen Elding

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Podcast

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staying on

Thomas Tuchel extends contract as England coach until Euro 2028

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fyi

The best and worst-case scenarios for Ireland in today's Nations League draw

Scotland, Switzerland and Sweden are among the teams the Boys in Green could face.

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Punishment

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Time to say goodbye

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Yesterday

11th February 2026

Take a Bow

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title defence

Holders Arsenal run riot in Women's Champions League play-offs

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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I

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Part II

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Part III

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

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Progress

Liverpool overcome Sunderland to boost hopes of top 4 finish

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Controversy

Starmer demands Man United co-owner Ratcliffe apologise for immigration comments

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Premier League

Man City ease past Fulham to move within three points of leaders Arsenal

Aston Villa edge Brighton, Burnley end 16-game winless streak and pressure mounts on Nottingham Forest boss Sean Dyche.

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Champions

UL win first-ever Sigerson Cup after beating UCC at Croke Park

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Tottenham's problems go far deeper than Thomas Frank

In seven years, Spurs have gone from Champions League finalists to relegation contenders.

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Confident

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Stuart Lancaster interview

Dream Debut

Bori Akinola smashes Irish 60m record in Serbia

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Limerick Links

'Some of them are better friends with guys in the other group than their own teammates'

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Possible XV

Izuchukwu and Baloucoune set to start for Ireland against Italy

Craig Casey is in line for a chance in the number nine shirt this weekend.

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Comeback

Eddie Hearn expects Anthony Joshua to fight again but offers no guarantees

11 Feb

On the Move

Bristol City sign younger brother of club captain and Ireland international Jason Knight

11 Feb

Team news

Ireland U20s make three changes as they look to get back on track against Italy

11 Feb

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Rugby

Ulster sign Irish-qualified teenagers from Australia and South Africa for their academy

11 Feb

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Cricket

Ireland’s World Cup hopes in danger after heavy defeat to Australia

11 Feb

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Winter Olympics 2026

Irish skier Cormac Comerford gaining fans and respect for successful runs down 'gnarly' slopes

11 Feb

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Winter Olympics

IOC urges Ukrainian racer to compete amid row over banned war victim helmet

11 Feb

Premier League

Tottenham sack head coach Thomas Frank

Spurs currently sit just five points above the relegation zone.

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