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'We showed balls, Irish resilience. We went after them' - U21 boss Crawford revels in historic night

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Boys in Green

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ColumnNations League

The FAI’s communications misstep: Where was Uefa while the Irish squad took the heat?

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Boys in Green

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Yesterday

5th October 2026

Les Bleus

France's blistering finish flattens Belgium to provide Zidane with first home win

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orchard exit

All-Ireland-winning captain Aidan Forker announces Armagh retirement

5 Oct

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spot-kick drama

Northern Ireland rue Isaac Price penalty miss as they draw with Georgia

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From The JournalIreland Israel Games

Accusations of trash talk and hypocrisy: How Israeli media covered Sunday's match

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Podcast

Irish 10s on fire as the provinces strike back

Gavan Casey is joined by Ciarán Kennedy and Murray Kinsella to discuss Round 2 of the URC.

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mishap

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URC

Boost for Leinster as Jamison Gibson-Park returns to training

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SeriesClub Corner

Big-name football champions exit, city hurling final in Cork, newcomers shine in Tyrone

Elsewhere it was a notable weekend for Garrymore in Mayo, Tommy Larkins in Galway, and Crossmaglen Rangers in Armagh.

5 Oct

SYSTEM MALFUNCTION

F1 urged to ‘have a hard look at themselves’ after Bahrain Grand Prix chaos

5 Oct

The Football Family

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Wave Goodbye

League of Ireland stalwart Greg Bolger to retire after 20 years

5 Oct

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Larkin Around

'She's going to be some player' - Praise for Abbie Larkin after stunning WSL goal

5 Oct

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Golf

Smotherman wins maiden PGA Tour title as Power finishes 21st in Utah

5 Oct

NFL

Patriots inflict first Bills defeat, Chiefs keep winning and Colts triumph in London

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Up and Running

Timely Munster performance helps keep focus on the pitch

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Sunday

4th October 2026

Wrap

Ronaldo-less Portugal into knockouts, Man United star nets winner for Dutch

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