Monday 18 January, 2021
Ireland’s James McCarthy made his first Premier League start since October, but he could not prevent a Crystal Palace loss.
A seventh goal of the season for the Meath native earned a point against Motherwell.
Anthony Scully has impressed for Lincoln City of late.
Carlow man Tom Daly is playing the best rugby of his career under Andy Friend.
Jamie McGrath’s goal was enough to consign Motherwell to a fourth consecutive home defeat.
Steven Gerrard’s side overcame Ross County to extend their unbeaten run to 25 games this season.
Four days after featuring in Germany’s humiliating 6-0 Nations League defeat to Spain, the £48million man shone.
The 21-year-old has started four consecutive games for the southern province.
Elsewhere, Limerick outfit Treaty United earned a shock win away to DLR Waves.
The Brooklyn Nets missed a jumper at the death which would have given them the win.
Franck Kessie scored for the third consecutive Serie A game.
Garry Ringrose, Jordan Larmour, Tadhg Furlong, John Cooney and Marcell Coetzee all nominated for European player of the year prize.
The 27-year-old has won three Test caps so far in his career.
The Dubliner is in line to win the player of the month award in League Two for the third consecutive time.
The scrum-half’s superb form rolled on last night in London.
Caglar Soyuncu was also on target as they beat Crystal Palace 2-0 at Selhurst Park.
Tammy Abraham and Christian Pulisic sealed a 2-1 victory at lowly Watford, while Jorginho starred.
In a very tight campaign so far, only five points separate the table-toppers from 10th-placed Hoffenheim.
Trent Alexander-Arnold and Roberto Firmino scored first-half goals, before N’Golo Kante’s 71st-minute strike ensured a nervy finish.
The Irish striker scored in a 1-1 draw for Tottenham’s U19s this afternoon, meaning he won’t be involved with the first team later.
Mohamed Elyounoussi made an instant impact on his debut.
It was a day to remember for Teemu Pukki.
The Offaly golfer is up to 32nd after a tied for second finish at the RBC Canadian Open.
The Waterford golfer finished in 13th at the Wells Fargo Championship, further boosting his FedEx Cup ranking.
Amber Barrett’s goal helped the table toppers continue their winning run.
David McGoldrick netted his 100th league goal of his career to take Sheffield United one step closer to Premier League promotion.
The French striker scored all three to continue his hot streak in front of goal.
The 31-year-old continued his fine form after being named man-of-the-match in Ireland’s defeat of Georgia.
Pita Ahki spent just one season with the western province before moving to the Top 14.
The 31-year-old was named in Mick McCarthy’s provisional squad to face Gibraltar and Georgia.
The Irish international is heading to the Checkatrade Trophy final.
Ander Herrera was also on target as Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side reached the quarter-finals.
James Collins has been in stunning form for Luton Town this year, and was watched at the weekend by Irish assistant coach Robbie Keane.
Meanwhile, there were wins for Cooke and Blackrock in the Women’s AIL.
The Irish international was influential as his side narrowly prevailed at the expense of Shrewsbury.
The former France international has now hit five goals in his last three appearances.
Stuttgart were no match for the reigning Bundesliga champions on Sunday.
Red-hot Bryson DeChambeau, meanwhile, has now won four of his last nine tournaments.
The Red Devils are now just three points behind fourth-place Chelsea.
Leinster wing Adam Byrne also joined the training camp at Carton House in recent days.
