Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.
Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations
Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again
A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis
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Irish teenager key as Hearts' title challenge rocked to boost Celtic
Arsenal sink Chelsea to reach League Cup final
Kai Havertz came off the bench to finish the job in the closing moments at the Emirates Stadium.
Troy Parrott continues superb season as winning goal sends AZ to semis
Six rising stars who could light up this year's Six Nations
Meet the new faces who could have a big say in this year’s championship.
Lindsey Vonn on medal hunt at Winter Olympics despite ruptured ACL
Mark English breaks his Irish indoor 800m record again
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Ireland get set for mouthwatering Six Nations opener against France in Paris

Team News
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
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Letter from Paris
Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
11
Profile
Antoine from the mountains: how the world’s best rugby player transcended the sport
5
Interview
'I'd like to pride myself on people saying, ‘I hate playing against him'
11
Gavin and Duggan sign new Connacht deals as McCormack joins Harlequins on loan
5 games live on TV-streaming in GAA hurling league next weekend
The view from France: Ireland aren't quite the powerhouse they used to be
A fresh-looking Ireland team magnifies the challenge but also excites
Injuries have forced Andy Farrell’s hand as several players get big chances in Paris.
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France v Ireland/Six Nations preview
Murray joins Berch and Gav from Paris to discuss the teams and Thursday’s championship curtain-raiser.
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Staying stars Teahupoo and Bob Olinger counting down to Cheltenham
Howe trusts Tonali will not follow Isak lead out of Newcastle
Aungier and Coughlan among new players added to Ireland XV squad
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The Evolution of Gaelic Football: a three-part series

Part I
The dreamers, schemers, thinkers and doers who brought tactics and design to Gaelic football
4
Part II
The cult of the manager: Heffernan and O'Dwyer herald long era of charismatic leadership
2
Part III
Northern exposure: How the stroke of a pen led to Ulster's tactical dominance
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Fit-again Dupont returns to France team to face Ireland
'He's matured a lot' - Farrell backs Prendergast for Ireland
Cian Prendergast starts for Ireland alongside his brother Sam
Andy Farrell has also handed starts to Osborne, Stockdale, Loughman, and Clarkson.
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Al Nassr match amid reports of fallout with club
'He's the opposite of Skelton. He'd have conversations with you in scrums'
Yesterday
2nd February 2026
Diarra inspires win over Burnley as Sunderland extend unbeaten home run
Ireland to face Portugal in Sydney opener as RWC 2027 pool fixtures revealed
Odubeko move from Shelbourne to Belgian Pro League falls through
Liverpool set for Jacquet deal, Palace sign Strand Larsen
Ireland arrive in Paris as France aim to get Grand Slam tilt rolling
The French had a mixed autumn campaign but they are favourites for the Six Nations.
Devine to leave Connacht this summer and join Ulster
Celtic sign Junior Adamu and reject bid for Arne Engels from Forest
Boost for Cork City as Seani Maguire signs new contract at club
Celtic's Johnny Kenny turns down Schalke in favour of loan move to Bolton Wanderers
Prendergast, Osborne, and Stockdale set to start as Farrell weighs up big surprise
Of the top teams in All-Ireland hunt, Galway remain unfancied - just as they want it
All teams are in flux and Galway are no different but they are ushering through new leaders and prospects.
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McMaugh stars as Waterford defeat Kerry in Killarney
Impressive Meath prove too strong for Dublin
Arsenal actively looking to replace Merino before deadline – Arteta
Fact To File roars back to his best with Irish Gold Cup victory
Earlier Romeo Coolio denied Kargese in Irish Arkle at Leopardstown.
England captain Itoje on bench for Six Nations opener, Arundell named to start
Willie Mullins claims early Grade 1 double at Leopardstown