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Michael O’Neill fumes as Slovakia sink Northern Ireland campaign with late goal

Michael O’Neill fumes as Slovakia sink Northern Ireland campaign with late goal

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

O’Neill and his team were enraged a foul was not given as Daniel Ballard had gone down under pressure from Leo Sauer.
Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off

Northern Ireland suffer late defeat in Slovakia but clinch World Cup play-off

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

Debutant Bobcek had only been on the pitch for three minutes in when he fired in from Laszlo Benes’ corner in the first of eight minutes added on.
Rory McIlroy on course for ‘amazing’ end to season after late birdies in Dubai

Rory McIlroy on course for ‘amazing’ end to season after late birdies in Dubai

Sat, 15 Nov, 2025

McIlroy is in pole position to win another title and the Race to Dubai crown.
Chris Eubank Jr promises ‘fight of the decade contender’ in Conor Benn showdown

Chris Eubank Jr promises ‘fight of the decade contender’ in Conor Benn showdown

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The sons of Chris Eubank Sr and Nigel Benn will produce the fourth and supposedly final chapter of the family rivalry on Saturday night.
Ireland under-17s beat Canada on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Ireland under-17s beat Canada on penalties to reach World Cup last 16

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Goalkeeper Alex Noonan made the crucial save as Colin O'Brien's side got past Canada in a penalty shootout in Doha.
Chris Eubank Jr lighter than rival Conor Benn after making weight for rematch

Chris Eubank Jr lighter than rival Conor Benn after making weight for rematch

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Eubank Jr weighed in 159.1lbs to comfortably make the 160lbs middleweight limit with Benn slightly heavier at 159.3lbs.
George Ford urges England to seize their chance against New Zealand

George Ford urges England to seize their chance against New Zealand

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

It is 13 years and five Tests since the All Blacks were last toppled at Twickenham.
How can Ireland make it to the World Cup through the play-offs?

How can Ireland make it to the World Cup through the play-offs?

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Currently in second in the group is Hungary, who defeated Armenia 1-0, and are one point ahead of Heimir Hallgrimsson's side.
Caelan Doris hopes rugby fans can emulate football crowd and spur Ireland on

Caelan Doris hopes rugby fans can emulate football crowd and spur Ireland on

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The Republic of Ireland kept alive their hopes of qualifying for next year’s FIFA World Cup thanks to Thursday evening’s stunning 2-0 victory over Portugal.
Terrible that Belfast will not host Euro 2028 games – Martin O’Neill

Terrible that Belfast will not host Euro 2028 games – Martin O’Neill

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Hopes that Casement Park would host games in the tournament were ended by the Government last year.
GAA preview: What to know ahead of this weekend's action

GAA preview: What to know ahead of this weekend's action

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

A big weekend of action in football and hurling across the country.

Republic of Ireland women start qualifying campaign at home to France

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Carla Ward's side will host France on Tuesday, March 3rd.
Boxer Conor Benn launches bespoke kit ahead of fight against Chris Eubank Jr

Boxer Conor Benn launches bespoke kit ahead of fight against Chris Eubank Jr

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The British boxing star has combined fighting with fashion.
Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pardoned by Donald Trump

Former Tottenham Hotspur owner Joe Lewis pardoned by Donald Trump

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The British billionaire was fined $5 million after he pleaded guilty last year to insider trading.
Roy Keane shares passport photo from beginning of his career

Roy Keane shares passport photo from beginning of his career

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

A fresh faced keen is seen smiling in the passport, from 1987
Roy Keane shares passport photo from beginning of his career

Roy Keane shares passport photo from beginning of his career

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

A fresh faced keen is seen smiling in the passport, from 1987
England beat Serbia to maintain 100 per cent World Cup qualifying record

England beat Serbia to maintain 100 per cent World Cup qualifying record

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

Arsenal pair Bukayo Saka and Eberechi Eze were on target in Thursday’s Wembley win.
Hallgrimsson admits he may have got in Cristiano Ronaldo’s head

Hallgrimsson admits he may have got in Cristiano Ronaldo’s head

Fri, 14 Nov, 2025

The Portugal superstar was dismissed in the World Cup qualifying match in Dublin on Thursday.
Troy Parrott’s double earns Ireland famous victory as Ronaldo sees red

Troy Parrott’s double earns Ireland famous victory as Ronaldo sees red

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

Ireland head for Hungary on Sunday knowing victory would secure runners-up spot in Group F.
As it happened: Troy Parrott goals give Republic of Ireland famous win over Portugal

As it happened: Troy Parrott goals give Republic of Ireland famous win over Portugal

Thu, 13 Nov, 2025

It is a must-win game for the Republic of Ireland.

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