The 42

Tense

Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin

There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.

4 hrs ago

86

Boycott

'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald

5 hrs ago

20

newbridge or nowhere

Landmark win: Kildare's forward behind the iconic mural that captured the spirit of his county

13 hrs ago

1

at the wheel

Tottenham confirm Igor Tudor appointment as interim manager

8 hrs ago

3

Winter Olympics

Cormac Comerford climbs another few places to finish 42nd in giant slalom

Updated 5 hrs ago

Today's news

Magpies

Refereeing controversies dominate as Newcastle knock 10-man Villa out of FA Cup

10 mins ago

Off the Mark

O'Callaghan kicks 0-8 to give Dubs a badly-needed first league win

15 mins ago

2

Parrott Watch

Troy Parrott scores 12th league goal of the season in dramatic Alkmaar win

1 hr ago

1

Back in action

Paul Conroy commits again to Galway football squad for 2026 season

1 hr ago

Overdue

'I was blown away by the response this week' – Izuchukwu makes impact on Six Nations debut

1 hr ago

Shock

Scotland end England’s 12-game winning streak with four-try Murrayfield triumph

2 hrs ago

30

Gaelic Football

Jack Flynn kicks another last-minute two-pointer to wrestle Meath win away from Louth

2 hrs ago

1

All Square

Galway mount brilliant comeback from 12 points down to draw with Kerry

Shane McGrath rescued the Tribesmen late on.

Fintan O'Toole

Reports from Austin Stack Park

2 hrs ago

19

Irish Eye

In-form Jack Moylan makes it five goals in five games for promotion-chasing Lincoln

2 hrs ago

Reaction

Farrell: 'Obviously too many errors, but the character and courage was very encouraging'

3 hrs ago

21

Soccer

Man City squeeze past League Two Salford to reach FA Cup fifth round

3 hrs ago

Horse Racing

JP McManus's Jonbon digs deep for another pulsating Ascot victory

3 hrs ago

1

Analysismarks out of 10

Our player ratings as Ireland survive stern Italian test

3 hrs ago

31

Comment

Ireland come perilously close to the (previously) unthinkable against spirited Italians

Italy will leave Dublin with regrets after another messy performance by Andy Farrell’s men.

Ciarán Kennedy

Reports from Aviva Stadium

3 hrs ago

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Enjoy the pick of our League of Ireland features

Ollie Horgan

‘There were times where we’d pull up and Ollie’s out on the tractor cutting the grass’

1

Strand Pitch

'I probably would have gone down a much, much darker path if this pitch wasn’t here'

4

Owen Elding

The latest Irish teenage sensation to move across the water

6

Podcast

LOI is back and Shane is in the Boiler Room

61m

Owen Goal

Owen Elding marks his full Hibs debut with goal against St Mirren

3 hrs ago

1

8m

your call

How did you rate Ireland's players in their hard-fought win over Italy?

4 hrs ago

6

Tense

Farrell's Ireland survive a big scare to beat Italy in Dublin

There was drama aplenty in a nail-biting, pulsating Six Nations clash.

Murray Kinsella

Reports from the Aviva Stadium

4 hrs ago

86

Boycott

'Unthinkable' for Ireland to play Israel in Nations League, says Mary Lou McDonald

5 hrs ago

20

Winter Olympics

Cormac Comerford climbs another few places to finish 42nd in giant slalom

Updated 5 hrs ago

As it happened

Ireland survive to earn 20-13 Six Nations win over Italy

7 hrs ago

195

at the wheel

Tottenham confirm Igor Tudor appointment as interim manager

8 hrs ago

3

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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

1

emphatic

Tucker stars as Ireland crush Oman by 96 runs to earn first T20 World Cup win

10 hrs ago

3

sweeping ambition

Cold calling: How curling man can end our Winter Olympics famine

Ireland needs to win more medals at the snow games, and there is a clear pathway.

12 hrs ago

5

intent

Can Ireland bring more physicality while keeping discipline in check?

12 hrs ago

2

newbridge or nowhere

Landmark win: Kildare's forward behind the iconic mural that captured the spirit of his county

Niall Kelly looks back on a brilliant career with the Lilywhites following his recent retirement.

13 hrs ago

1

Izzy and the Cat

Izuchukwu and Baloucoune have come a long way for Six Nations debuts

14 hrs ago

7

bit o' class

Irish star from Ringsend with French and Algerian flair - 'I grew up watching Zidane'

14 hrs ago

3

Edwin Edogbo

'It was clear he was going to be a good player - but Jesus, not as good as he turned out to be!'

Exactly 78 years since Cobh had its first Ireland international rugby player, debutant Edwin Edogbo has his hometown buzzing.

Gavan Casey

14 hrs ago

7

chopping block

Ger Brennan determined to get his Startled Earwigs moment out of the way

Dublin manager’s threats to cull the panel designed to get a reaction against Monaghan.

Declan Bogue

14 hrs ago

Azzurri

After egos were bruised in Paris, Ireland must rebound against Italy

15 hrs ago

2

Yesterday

13th February 2026

Staying In The Hunt

Rory McIlroy continues Pebble Beach defence with second-round 67

21 hrs ago

Pole Position

Drogheda climb up to Premier Division summit after second straight win

22 hrs ago

8

end to end

Duffy rescues a point for Derry City with last-gasp penalty

22 hrs ago

6

Off the Mark

Ireland dig deep against Italy to earn first win of 2026 U20 Six Nations

22 hrs ago

28

League of Ireland First Division

Keating strikes late to earn victory for Cork City over Treaty United

22 hrs ago

4

Still On Top

Four-goal UL overpower Mary I to complete dream Fitzgibbon-Sigerson Cup double

UL defended their title and secured a fourth Fitzgibbon Cup in five seasons.

23 hrs ago

1

Verdict

Ukrainian skeleton racer loses Winter Olympics appeal over banned war victim helmet

13 Feb

On The Dotted Line

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Brosnan signs new deal with Everton

13 Feb

2

Test

Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz

How closely have you been paying attention to the sporting headlines?

13 Feb

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