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Republic of Ireland v Israel

Match Report Spitting allegation made against Israeli player added to list of controversies with Ireland View from the Telly An empty stadium and even emptier commentary: RTÉ broadcasts Uefa feed of second Israel game Liveblog As it happened: Ireland v Israel, Nations League As it stands Austria maintain top spot in Ireland's group after late draw in Kosovo

GAA Club Action

Cork SHC: St Finbarr's and Glen Rovers set up first final meeting since 1988 Dublin SFC: Cuala knock out Leinster champions Ballyboden at semi-final stage Mayo SFC: Garrymore end 44-year wait to reach senior decider as St Brigid's storm into Roscommon final

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View from the telly

An empty stadium and even emptier commentary: RTÉ broadcasts Uefa feed of second Israel game

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Spitting allegation made against Israeli player added to list of controversies with Ireland

This international window comes to an end with a 1-1 draw in Serbia.

David Sneyd

reports from TSC Arena, Backa Topola

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Seriesfitness challenge

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As it happenedLiveblog

Ireland v Israel, Nations League

Ireland faced Israel in their final match of this four-game window.

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Golf

Emotional Meronk wins Alfred Dunhill title at St Andrews

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NFL

Indianapolis Colts top Washington Commanders in London game

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Gaelic Football

Garrymore end 44-year wait for Mayo senior decider as St Brigid's storm into Roscommon final

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as it stands

Austria maintain top spot in Ireland's group after late draw in Kosovo

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Dublin SFC

Cuala knock out Dublin and Leinster champions Ballyboden at semi-final stage

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Club Hurling

St Finbarr's and Glen Rovers set up first Cork final meeting since 1988

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Class

Daryz does Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe double in brilliant fashion

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response

Celtic condemns St Andrews protest after tennis balls thrown at Dermot Desmond

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Victory

Max Verstappen earns first win of the season at chaotic Bahrain Grand Prix

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Wrap

Power just outside top 20 in Utah as Jarvis takes two-shot lead into final round of Dunhill

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courage

Murphy hails Ulster's 'bravery' after taking three points from Glasgow draw

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Must ReadImitation games

'You had to acknowledge the dark genius of the industry'

Darragh McGee’s new book digs into where the gambling industry is coming from and where it is heading.

Declan Bogue

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Club Game

'You get everything someone in Leinster would, but with your mates' – Clontarf hits 150th year

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Yesterday

3rd October 2026

Reaction

Munster boss Clayton McMillan praises 'phenomenal' Charlie O'Shea

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Long day of rancour and accusation adds layer of distaste to justifying Ireland-Israel games

Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson reflects on trying to do the right thing when it feels like others have relished in doing anything but.

David Sneyd

reports from Backa Topola, Serbia

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Nations League

Scotland see off North Macedonia to give boss Sebastien Pocognoli his first win

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Nations League

Yamal on target as Spain hold off Czechia

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AIL round-up

Old Belvedere rack up score for second week running to remain top of 1A

3 Oct

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SUAF

Young out-half Charlie O'Shea stars as Munster power to bonus-point win against Bulls

The 20-year-old scored two tries as Clayton McMillan’s side picked up their first win of the season.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Thomond Park

3 Oct

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Nations League

Fernandes hails Portugal's 'greatest symbol' Ronaldo, calls for unity

3 Oct

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Work in progress

Frustrated Cullen says Leinster will take 'lots of positives' from South African trip

3 Oct

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Growth

Bemand hails debutants as Ireland continue to build depth in impressive win over Japan

3 Oct

Kerry First Round

All-Ireland champs Dingle knocked out by Spa, Clifford two-pointer rescues East Kerry

3 Oct

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URC

Ulster take three points from seesaw thriller away to Glasgow

3 Oct

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GAA Senior Club

Castlebar Mitchels reach Mayo decider, Castleknock book place in Dublin final

3 Oct

URC

Leinster snatch late bonus point in Durban loss to Sharks

Leo Cullen’s side depart South Africa with three points on the table after two narrow losses.

3 Oct

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Nations League

Seventh heaven for England in Nations League rout of Croatia

3 Oct

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threemendous

Athlone share spoils with Galway as they celebrate their third successive title

3 Oct

Golf

Galway's Liam Nolan earns maiden professional win in Abu Dhabi

3 Oct

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Take a Bow

Ireland's Mona McSharry secures bronze medal at World Cup

3 Oct

reins

'His growth is incredible to see' - Lancaster hails Frawley's immediate impact at Connacht

3 Oct

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WXV

Seven-try Ireland stretch their superiority over Japan

3 Oct

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joining the tribe

'I did wrestle with it a lot' - New Galway boss Éamonn Fitzmaurice on prospect of facing Kerry

3 Oct

Boost

Red Bull's Verstappen grabs pole position for Bahrain GP

3 Oct

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uefa nations league

Uefa delegate absent from press conference as Israeli accusations force chaotic scenes

Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson retains composure as he also explains Dara O’Shea may not be available after returning for birth of child.

David Sneyd

reports from TSC Arena, Backa Topola

3 Oct

new contenders

Kanturk reaching new heights for Duhallow hurling as they target Cork SHC history

3 Oct

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