The 42

Republic of Ireland v Austria

Match Report Troy Parrott lights up Aviva Stadium but Ireland are pegged back by Austria in second half Opinion For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget Reaction Heimir Hallgrímsson says it's 'magical' to have Parrott and stands by substitutions People Power First-half protests interrupt Ireland v Austria Nations League game Analysis For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget

Munster focus

Statement Munster CEO Ian Flanagan to depart at end of October Analysis Flanagan's Munster exit is no shock. Next CEO appointment is crucial

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NFL

Browns snuff out Rodgers fightback to beat Steelers 27-24

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AnalysisComment

For a brief moment, Troy Parrott makes us forget

A glorious goal from the Dubliner was the highlight of Ireland’s clash with Austria on Thursday night.

Paul Fennessy

2 hrs ago

SeriesTV Listings

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

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Yesterday

1st October 2026

The Football Family

SNAP REACTION: Ireland 2-2 Austria

Golf

Harrington ends under-par as Stewart takes remarkable lead at Alfred Dunhill

Updated 11 hrs ago

Reaction

Heimir Hallgrímsson says it's 'magical' to have Troy Parrott and stands by substitutions

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

11 hrs ago

4

Wrap

Portugal edge Denmark after Ronaldo departure as Klopp earns first Germany win

11 hrs ago

All Square

Late Real Madrid winner ruled out as Man City earn Champions League draw

11 hrs ago

Match Report

Troy Parrott lights up Aviva Stadium but Ireland are pegged back by Austria in second half

Striker scored a fine brace to put hosts in command before late collapse in a 2-2 draw.

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

12 hrs ago

26

OpinionLooking Back

Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Austria

12 hrs ago

8

Demonstration

First-half protests interrupt Ireland v Austria Nations League game

12 hrs ago

4

AnalysisDeparture

Flanagan's Munster exit is no shock. Next CEO appointment is crucial

The Cork man will leave at the end of this month following a tumultuous period.

Murray Kinsella

13 hrs ago

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As it happenedUpdates

Republic of Ireland v Austria, Uefa Nations League

Troy Parrott stars as Ireland let two-goal lead slip to draw 2-2 at Aviva Stadium.

14 hrs ago

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On the Move

Republic of Ireland's Smallbone joins Leicester on three-year deal

14 hrs ago

2

Line-up

Ireland make three changes to face Austria as Scales, Egan and Azaz return

David Sneyd

reports from Aviva Stadium

15 hrs ago

10

Swimming

McSharry and Walshe open World Cup circuit with silver medals

15 hrs ago

title defence

Etihad considering legal action against Premier League as Man City prepare appeal

16 hrs ago

Budget 2026

GPA seeking extra €700 in government grants for all inter-county players

17 hrs ago

2

New START

Ciarán Frawley makes Connacht debut at out-half

19 hrs ago

4

reinforcements

Ulster recall five Ireland internationals as they seek to bounce back at Glasgow

19 hrs ago

17

URC

Kelleher captains Leinster as Gabriel starts again for Sharks clash

19 hrs ago

19

Chop and Change

O'Shea at 10 and Aungier debuts as depleted Munster make 11 changes for Bulls

19 hrs ago

23

statement

Munster CEO Ian Flanagan to depart at end of October

20 hrs ago

30

Team news

Clohessy and Gallagher to make first starts as Ireland name team to face Japan

21 hrs ago

1

opportunity knocks

Ireland XV hopefuls to get an outing against England 'A' in February

22 hrs ago

3

good reads

Here are the 12 books longlisted for William Hill Sports Book of the Year

1 Oct

1

Homecoming

Leinster to play home Champions Cup pool games at redeveloped Laya Arena

1 Oct

11

Premiership

Brisbane coach steps down after three AFL titles on the spin

1 Oct

looking ahead

23 venues in 10 countries have shown interest in hosting future Champions Cup finals weekend

1 Oct

28

Preview

The two sides of the FAI share stage on another jarring day

Heimir Hallgrímsson reveals he has spoken to a psychologist this week while association top brass face Oireachtas committee.

David Sneyd

1 Oct

22

Wednesday

30th September 2026

women's champions league

No Katie McCabe for Chelsea, Barcelona lay down marker and Arsenal slip up

30 Sep

Boxing

Adonis, blancmange and pints of Guinness: Fury and Joshua's first press conference

30 Sep

exit door

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp and vows to reveal reasons for exit

30 Sep

14

AnalysisMack Is Back

Farrell will be excited to welcome Hansen into Ireland's back three

The 28-year-old was on the left wing for Connacht against the Stormers.

Murray Kinsella

30 Sep

3

the town

Athlone Town announce documentary following women's team across 2026 season

30 Sep

managerial coup

Éamonn Fitzmaurice confirmed as new Galway football manager

Fitzmaurice was a highly prominent figure in the Jim Gavin-chaired Football Review Committee.

30 Sep

11

Sidelined

Jack Crowley: 'Please God that when it comes to Christmas, I’ll be fully fit'

30 Sep

27

Kevin McStay

'Too much hand passing, too much lateral play' - The case for more Gaelic football rule changes

30 Sep

9

As it happenedoireachtas sports committee

FAI bosses grilled by TDs over Nations League matches against Israel

FAI chief executive David Courell said the association would respect any government decision if it opted to step in.

Updated 30 Sep

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Premier League

Guardiola offers Man City his support, Keane says players should throw medals 'in the bin'

30 Sep

8

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