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Live

All the build-up to Ireland v Czechia as the Green Army dreams of a World Cup

Ireland face Czechia in Prague to start a potential two matches to get to the World Cup.

Updated 21 mins ago

This Is The One

Back from the chaos: Irish football is nervous and alive once again

9 hrs ago

a nation holds its breath

A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland'

5 hrs ago

SUAF

Jack Crowley and Craig Casey start for Munster against Bulls

4 hrs ago

URC

Andrew Porter returns as Leinster make 12 changes for visit of Scarlets

5 hrs ago

Today's news

Live

All the build-up to Ireland v Czechia as the Green Army dreams of a World Cup

Ireland face Czechia in Prague to start a potential two matches to get to the World Cup.

Updated 21 mins ago

Talent

Bryn Ward signs senior contract with Ulster

1 hr ago

College All Stars

University of Limerick claim seven spots on Fitzgibbon Cup team of the year

2 hrs ago

LA2028

Olympics bans transgender women from competing in female categories from 2028

4 hrs ago

Tough Times

Voluntary redundancies 'less than ideal' but McMillan urges Munster to stick in the fight

4 hrs ago

SUAF

Jack Crowley and Craig Casey start for Munster against Bulls

4 hrs ago

the 42

Countdown to Prague Enjoy the pick of our build-up coverage ahead of Ireland's World Cup play-off against Czechia

Retrospective

The last Irish international to score a winning goal in Prague

Jake O'Brien Exclusive

'Not everyone wants to be looking at footballers doing all the flashy things. A lot of it is false'

The Gaffer

'People have to really stick together here': how the spectre of catastrophe shaped Hallgrimsson

Exclusive

'We just have to do whatever we possibly can to win' - Ryan Manning ready for moment of a lifetime

a nation holds its breath

A message from Troy Parrott's mam: 'He loves playing for his country, he loves Ireland'

Jennifer Parrott and all the family are gearing up for what could be a famous night in Prague.

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

5 hrs ago

URC

Andrew Porter returns as Leinster make 12 changes for visit of Scarlets

5 hrs ago

Changes

Uncapped Bosun Lawal left out of matchday squad for Prague play-off

6 hrs ago

'Get out': Verstappen bans reporter from Japanese Grand Prix press conference

7 hrs ago

danger here

On eve of crunch Irish match in Prague, Czech police arrest 32 in match fixing probe

7 hrs ago

Call it

Poll: Will Ireland win tonight's World Cup play-off semi-final?

8 hrs ago

Key Forwards

The scoring stars firing Cork and Meath towards Croke Park final showdown

Micheál Clifford

9 hrs ago

This Is The One

Back from the chaos: Irish football is nervous and alive once again

Days like today have been a vanishingly rare thing in the recent history of Irish football.

Gavin Cooney

reports from Prague

9 hrs ago

Profile

The people and places that shaped Troy Parrott

11 hrs ago

big match preview

Ireland to avoid being 'overly-ambitious' on their defining night in Prague

12 hrs ago

Yesterday

25th March 2026

Prague

VIDEO - LIVE FROM PRAGUE: Holy Troy Parrott | The Irish takeover continues

19 hrs ago

big advantage

Barca take Champions League first-leg lead over Real Madrid, as Bayern edge ahead of Man United

Updated 19 hrs ago

Roundup

Cavan earn vital win over Ulster U20 holders Tyrone as Galway continue perfect start

20 hrs ago

Raise the Banner

Clare U20s strike late against Waterford to launch Munster campaign

20 hrs ago

John Cooney

Family of Galway boxer who died after professional fight ‘hope inquest will bring change to the sport’

20 hrs ago

Looking Back

'At my worst, I couldn't stand up for longer than 10 minutes'

21 hrs ago

Off the Mark

Fitzpatrick and Tobin combine for 0-17 as Tipperary edge Cork in Munster U20 hurling opener

21 hrs ago

preparations

Man United to hold four-day 'intensive' training camp in Dublin

21 hrs ago

perfect record

Constitution Hill goes two from two on the Flat with victory at Kempton Park

22 hrs ago

chief

Seamus Coleman: the natural leader for a team who have learned to fight through the storm

This bunch of Ireland players are familiar with adversity, individually and as a collective. The Donegal man embodies their spirit.

23 hrs ago

personal story

From 'tearing across the M50' to the cusp of the World Cup - Dara O'Shea's dad reflects on son's journey

In a quiet corner in Prague, Sean O’Shea speaks of his pride after years of racing around Dublin between football and GAA matches.

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

23 hrs ago

PodcastThe Football Family

Holy Troy Parrott | The Prague takeover continues

stripped

Senegal lodge appeal to Court of Arbitration for Sport over AFCON final decision

25 Mar

worries

Munster Rugby offers voluntary redundancies amid financial challenges

25 Mar

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anyone buying or selling

Over 2,000 Ireland fans expected to be in home end for World Cup play-off

25 Mar

opposition view

'We will qualify for the World Cup' - Czechs bullish ahead of Ireland clash

25 Mar

Divine Intervention

This father-son team has brought along homemade Saint Troy Parrott candles for a Prague miracle

25 Mar

PodcastThe 42 GAA Weekly

David Clifford deep dive | Kerry-Donegal preview | Michael Lyster tribute

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Munster's scrum, Leinster's defence, and Connacht's progress

Honour

The Páidí Ó Sé Cup: Munster senior football trophy named after Kerry legend

25 Mar

Golf

'It was fine physically' - Tiger Woods keen to play Masters after return in TGL Finals

25 Mar

Green Light

Coleman declares himself fit and ready to go as Ireland close in on Czechia

Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed everyone is fit for tomorrow night’s World Cup play-off in Prague.

25 Mar

Milestone

Geelong's Mark O'Connor set to play his 150th AFL game

25 Mar

child of prague

'He’s got the Glen blood in him' – Seamus Coleman's first coach in Donegal has made it to Prague

David Sneyd

reports from Prague

25 Mar