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All Square

Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada

A Jake O’Brien own goal had seen Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side fall behind in the first half.

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Reaction

Carla Ward: Ireland can beat France and qualify directly for the World Cup

18 hrs ago

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Golf

Lowry and McIlroy hit by late setbacks as Poston leads at the Memorial

18 hrs ago

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interesting times

A strange week at Leinster raises questions about how next season might look

11 hrs ago

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Homecoming

Katie Taylor enjoys 'goosebumps' moment as impossible Croke Park dream becomes reality

5 Jun

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Today's news

Minor Matters

Cork, Tyrone and Kildare book All-Ireland semi-final places

17 mins ago

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Live

Leinster v Stormers, URC semi-final

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Live

Dublin v Galway, Leinster senior hurling final

Who will triumph in Croke Park?

51 mins ago

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Racing

Christmas Day first on Derby day for Aidan O’Brien and Ronan Whelan

57 mins ago

5

F1

Antonelli takes pole for Monaco F1 Grand Prix

1 hr ago

Tennis

Andreeva wins first Grand Slam title at French Open

1 hr ago

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immediate effect

David Sullivan steps down as West Ham chairman to fight historic allegations

3 hrs ago

Injury blow

Germany starlet Lennart Karl ruled out of World Cup

6 hrs ago

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URC

Croke Park to host Friday-night URC final if Leinster meet Bulls

7 hrs ago

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Friendly

After tale of two halves, Ireland leave 'richer and deeper than we were before'

7 hrs ago

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Croke Park

'More than a boxing card': Katie Taylor intrigued by rumours of big-name music act

7 hrs ago

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AnalysisHurling

Full-forward line match-ups set to decide Cork-Limerick Munster final

10 hrs ago

2

Rebel Roar

'I don't know what it is about Cork': Ireland strengthen World Cup bid at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

10 hrs ago

2

Call it

Poll: Who will be crowned Leinster and Munster hurling champions?

11 hrs ago

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Ryan O'Dwyer

'I think the sky is the limit. I really do' - a new Dublin hurling era

Former Dublin and Tipperary hurler on the promising future for Niall Ó Ceallachain’s side.

Declan Bogue

11 hrs ago

Basketball

Knicks hold off Spurs to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead

11 hrs ago

All Square

Ogbene's goal grabs draw for Ireland against World Cup finalists Canada

A Jake O’Brien own goal had seen Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side fall behind in the first half.

11 hrs ago

18

interesting times

A strange week at Leinster raises questions about how next season might look

The province have been box-office off the pitch, but are back to the day job with today’s URC semi-final against the Stormers.

Ciarán Kennedy

11 hrs ago

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Yesterday

5th June 2026

Golf

Lowry and McIlroy hit by late setbacks as Poston leads at the Memorial

18 hrs ago

5

Reaction

Carla Ward: Ireland can beat France and qualify directly for the World Cup

18 hrs ago

4

Qualifier

Alexia Putellas’ brace dents England’s bid for automatic World Cup qualification

19 hrs ago

1

coygig

Ireland keep automatic World Cup qualification hopes alive with famous Dutch win

A landmark result for Carla Ward’s side at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Emma Duffy

Reports from Páirc Uí Chaoimh

20 hrs ago

27

Horse Racing

Irish dominate as Thundering On comes from last to first to land Epsom Oaks

22 hrs ago

2

Dutch Gold

Michael Noonan in advanced talks to join Ajax from Shamrock Rovers

It’s understood the Dutch club is now the teenager’s preferred destination.

23 hrs ago

13

As it happened

Republic of Ireland earn 3-2 win over the Netherlands in World Cup qualifier

23 hrs ago

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Tennis

Flavio Cobolli to face Zverev in French Open final as Arnaldi withdraws due to illness

Updated 23 hrs ago

2

In The Ring

Aaron McKenna set for World middleweight title fight in August at 3Arena

23 hrs ago

2

Rest In Peace

Cork GAA great Denis Coughlan passes away aged 80

5 Jun

3

It's quiziness time

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

5 Jun

4

Homecoming

Katie Taylor enjoys 'goosebumps' moment as impossible Croke Park dream becomes reality

5 Jun

3

more to come

New deal shows Farrell is confident about future of his Ireland team

5 Jun

35

PodcastThe 42 Rugby Weekly

Andy Farrell's new contract and another interesting week at Leinster

URC

Munster hire Jimmy Duffy as new forwards coach

5 Jun

20

Boxing

Katie Taylor to face Flora Pili as Croke Park title fight confirmed

Taylor is the first boxer to headline a prizefight at the 82,300-capacity home of Gaelic games since Muhammad Ali defeated Al ‘Blue’ Lewis in 1972.

5 Jun

11

Premier League

Tottenham sign former Liverpool defender Andy Robertson on free transfer

5 Jun

13

Easy Decision

'It's special to be involved' - Farrell delighted to commit to Ireland

5 Jun

23

Team news

Limerick and Galway name sides for provincial finals

5 Jun

6

Best of the best

Arsenal trio make shortlist for PFA Men’s Player of the Year award

5 Jun

9

The Boss

Andy Farrell signs new IRFU contract through to 2031 World Cup

Farrell’s previous contract had been due to expire after the 2027 World Cup in Australia.

5 Jun

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Tune in

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

5 Jun

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