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Nations League
Charles brothers star as Northern Ireland start with win, Mbappé injury concern for France
BreakingCharges
Manchester City found guilty of almost all financial rule breaches – reports
The club were charged in February 2023 with more than 100 breaches of league rules, charges which City strenuously denied.
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Nations League
Israeli player sent off for goal celebration suggests he was mimicking pool, not firing a gun
URC
New-look Ulster need more of the same, but fresh faces should boost efforts to return to play-offs
The 42 Rugby Weekly
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Gavan Casey talks you through some of the best moments from this week’s rugby pods on offer to The 42 subscribers, featuring former Munster prop Mike Sherry and new Bristol Bears’ head of recruitment Bernard Jackman.
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AnalysisOminous
A terrible international window for Irish football starts on a bad note
Ireland went ultra defensive against Kosovo, starting with five recognised centre-backs.
Yesterday
24th September 2026
Soccer
'I don’t think the game should be going ahead' - Jason Knight takes stance on playing Israel
Ireland midfielder says squad will have deeper chat among themselves on Friday.
Report
Ireland feel late pain in Pristina as Kosovo earn Nations League victory
Ireland struggled to contain home side and captain Vedat Muriqi found a way through in the 83rd minute.
As it happenedUpdates
Kosovo v Republic of Ireland, Uefa Nations League
Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side lose 1-0 in campaign opener in Pristina.
Line-up
John Egan makes first Republic of Ireland start in three years against Kosovo
James Abankwah also gets the nod in defence for his competitive debut.
Take a Bow
Ireland's Lisa O'Rourke wins gold medal at European Championships
Earlier, Michaela Walsh had to settle for a bronze medal after a semi-final defeat.
