Thursday 16 September, 2021
After defeat to Spain, Ireland face a crucial meeting with the hosts on Sunday.
Lewis Dunk is ‘buzzing’ for the resurgent Ireland defender.
The tourists have big questions to answer mentally, tactically, and in terms of selection.
Sean Dancer’s side must bounce back quickly, as they go in search of the last remaining World Cup ticket on offer at this week’s Euros.
The IRFU’s David Nucifora on the club game, financial problems, and Irish rugby’s reliance on the schools system.
The Top 14 club is set up to consistently push for trophies in the coming seasons.
A key player for a team on the rise, Sophie Watters is clocking up the miles between Dundalk and Dublin while leading a busy life off the pitch.
Meanwhile, Lautaro Martinez scored a brilliant 85th-minute winner for Inter in a tight game against 18th-placed Torino.
The 23-year-old had to wait a year between Ulster appearances due to a hamstring avulsion last summer.
Eddie Jones’ men had too much for an Italian side that showed promise at Twickenham.
The Red Devils need to avoid defeat in Germany next week to go through.
Dublin star Nicole Owens marked her long-awaited championship return with an early goal as the four-in-a-row bid roars on.
The Arsenal star on the past, present and future for this Irish team – and women’s football on these shores – ahead of the Germany showdown.
Still haunted by Kiev, the Girls In Green must ‘throw the kitchen sink’ at their final Euro 2022 qualifier next week, says Keeva Keenan.
The Autumn Nations Cup gives Andy Farrell the chance to perfect his game-plan after an inconsistent Six Nations, writes Garry Doyle.
The Irish defender hadn’t played in a year, since leaving Derby having suffered a serious knee injury as a passenger in a drink-driving incident.
Losing a World Cup final can ‘twist your thinking,’ according to the 60-year-old Australian.
The Arsenal-linked manager will return to the top echelon of football, according to Frank Lampard.
Defence coach Andy Farrell believes Ireland can bounce back from their shock defeat to Japan.
The Leinster lock was understandably downcast after Ireland were shocked by the hosts.
Former Magpies striker Michael Chopra has led the dissent against the new manager in the early weeks of the season.
After a hammering in Twickenham, Ireland must face into a trip to Cardiff next weekend.
The Tipperary boss must pick up his players after the Munster final loss.
Limerick defender Sean Finn on the ACL injury he suffered during his first senior campaign.
Dublin were comfortable winners over Tipperary on Sunday afternoon having lost to Donegal at Croke Park last week.
The head coach does, however, have confidence that his players can respond strongly against Scotland.
The Lilywhites defender took quite some time to get over a couple of high-profile mistakes on the European stage.
The brilliant Kiwi will enjoy his return to the field, whatever the weather.
It was Kvitova’s best Grand Slam performance since being injured in a terrifying knife attack.
Ross Byrne has the chance to produce a big performance for Leinster against Wasps at the end of a disappointing week for the out-half.
‘It was not easy to find it, but at end we found the right moment to win the game.’
The Tyrone All-Ireland winner was injured while in action for his club Moy.
Twenty-year-old goalkeeper Nathan Gartside was on the verge of a first-team breakthrough at Watford when a life-threatening illness altered his career path dramatically. He is now back to full health and chasing his dream again.
Leinster number eight Jack Conan and his team-mates are out to prove a point this week.
The goalkeeper began to stake his claim to keep hold of Liverpool’s number one shirt in a friendly yesterday.
Eric Dier is confident that the defeat to Iceland at Euro 2016 can be consigned to memory.
Son Heung-min scored twice in the second half as Spurs put Bournemouth to the sword at the Vitality Stadium.
Sergio Aguero hit a hat-trick for Pep Guardiola’s side this evening.
The Belgian has been one of the stars of the season.
Three years after being diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, former Ireland U19 captain Chloe Mustaki is preparing to return to the Aviva Stadium tomorrow for the FAI Cup final. It promises to be an emotional day.
