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Jun 10
2026 world cup
David Alejandro Rojina Reyes: The untold story of Bray Wanderers’ unlikely Mexican man
Chris Shields, Eddie Gormley and Pat Devlin recall the defender’s brief stint at the Carlisle Grounds.
Looking Forward
'I don't think it's going to be a free hit' - O'Sullivan's focus turns to play-offs amid Cork calls
expertise
Coaching appointments give McMillan's Munster a timely boost
Jared Payne and Jimmy Duffy have proven to be popular appointments.
on the ground
Mexico City gripped by protests and blockades with World Cup about to get underway
In a city where it feels like the walls are closing in, Fifa president Gianni Infantino takes centre stage acting like a man without a care in the world.
Onwards
'We'll come back stronger and better': Ireland's play-off route to 2027 World Cup - and potential opponents
BACK IN BREFFNI
Ger Brennan's return and the secret to not hijacking your amygdala
Twelves weeks is a severe suspension, but while the length is appropriate, the remit needs to be worked on.
Yesterday
9th June 2026
Carla Ward
'To be disappointed to get beat in this position shows a hell of a lot of how far we've come'
Nations League
Moving Ireland-Israel game to Hungary simply removes right to protest, activists argue
The football association is expected to announce its decision on Thursday.
Sinn Féin and the Social Democrats are tabling motions in the Dáil calling for the game to be called off.
The Stop the Game campaign has threatened a judicial review over the "collective failure" to stop the fixtures from going ahead.
Scenic Route
England defeat Ukraine but must go to play-offs as Netherlands take second in Ireland's group
Match Report
Ireland must settle for World Cup play-offs after more Malard magic in France
Les Bleues were reduced to 10 in the second half, but held on for automatic qualification.
sayonara
Lowe has been a star of Irish rugby. He will be missed
The 33-year-old is Leinster’s record try-scorer and has been key for Ireland.
AnalysisTribesmen
From being dropped off the Galway panel to rocking Croke Park on Leinster final day
The rise and fall and rise again of Tom Monaghan.
