RIP Jesús de Miguel Alameda, 30, has passed away in hospital, following a collision during CD Tenerife’s Segunda Division clash with Andorra on Monday. The game was abandoned in the seventh minute of added time after the striker lost consciousness due to a coming together with Andorra goalkeeper Jesus Owono. While it was intially reported […]

2 days ago

We cannot wait! Head coach Andy Farrell has named his Ireland 23 to take on Argentina in their Nations Championship clash this Friday at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off, 8.10pm). There are a couple of surprises in the starting XV, with Craig Casey handed a rare start ahead of talisman Jamison Gibson-Park, while Ulster’s Nick Timoney […]

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It’s an interesting point… Former Footballer of the Year and seven-time All-Ireland winning Dub, Bernard Brogan, has called for retired inter-county GAA players to be eligible for a large tax break. Currently, former players from sports such as rugby, golf, soccer, cycling, swimming, tennis, cricket and horse racing, can all apply for a 40% tax […]

2 days ago

The 34-year-old passed away after a battle with cancer. Tributes have been flooding in as funeral arrangements were announced for Olympic athlete Ciara Mageean. The 34-year-old passed away yesterday following a year and a half long battle with bowel cancer. According to a funeral notice published today by Safely Home, Mageean’s funeral will take place […]

4 days ago

Fascinating! There has been joy recently in Leinster circles, with the popular Noel McNamara in line to take over as head coach from Leo Cullen next season. The Bordeaux-Begles attack coach has previously worked with underage Leinster sides, been head coach of the Ireland U20s, and backs coach with South African side the Sharks, before […]

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Many people are unaware! Kimi Antonelli fought back the tears after he clinched his first world title, becoming the youngest champion in Formula 1 history by finishing third at the Mexico City Grand Prix. Antonelli, at just 20 years of age, finished the race in third, behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton. […]

4 days ago

Nine is the score to beat Another day, another quiz. Once again, it’s a relatively straightforward task. You’re familiar with the concept of team’s ending in Town, City, United, Stanley etc. What we’re asking you to do is name every side in the top four leagues which has Town at the end of theirs. In […]

1 week ago

A pity…. The DP World Tour play-offs take place next week, with the Abu Dhabi Aldar Championship at Yas Links, before the DP World Tour Championship at Jumeirah Golf Estates in Dubai, the week after. But due to safety concerns, a number of top players have decided to miss the opening event. Earlier this year, […]

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Follow every viral moment here! Twenty-four hours ahead of what had been expected to be the biggest match of the fourth round, between Liverpool and Chelsea on Wednesday, League Two outfit Fleetwood Town have served up one of the greatest shocks in modern English football history. The Lancashire outfit, placed 84 positions below Premier League […]

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BREAKING The Manchester United hierarchy have reached a verdict on whether to sack Michael Carrick, according to multiple reports.  The former Red Devils midfielder has been under immense pressure following a 4-1 thrashing by Como 1907 in the Champions League was compounded by a further loss to Bournemouth on Sunday. Carrick was appointed in January […]

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We’re back with the action! The Premier League returns on Sunday with a host of fixtures to bring you. At 2pm, Crystal Palace host the struggling Newcastle United, whilst Hull City welcome the highflying Brentford. Elsewhere, the impressive Brighton will be hoping to pull off their next major scalp as they travel to Anfield to […]

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A strong side! Ireland take on Argentina on November 6 (kick-off: 8.10pm), in the opener of their November Nations Championship games. Here is the 23 we would like to see take the field. Front row Ireland need momentum, not just for this series, but in general; given their underperformances over the last year. For that […]

2 weeks ago

Every viral moment from Arsenal vs Bayern, Liverpool vs Villarreal, Man Utd vs Como and more! Just days on from the end of the last round of Premier League fixtures, the UEFA Champions League is back for another round of League Phase match-ups. This round could be set to be the most explosive so far, […]

2 weeks ago

Football returns at the Hill Dickinson Stadium! Everton host Chelsea in the early kick off as the Premier League returns, with David Moyes’ Toffees aiming to remain unbeaten. At 3pm, Brentford host Liverpool, whilst Hull City travel to Fulham. Elsewhere in the North West, Man City host the recently promoted Ipswich Town, who have enjoyed […]

2 weeks ago

The Championss…. The Champions League is back as two English sides return to the action on Tuesday evening. Arsenal will be hoping for a home victory as they host French outfit Lille at the Emirates Stadium. Elsewhere in Spain, Manchester United have a tough task on their hands, they go to Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid, […]

3 weeks ago

Unsavoury scenes… Shamrock Rovers picked up a crucial win over Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium last night. The 2-1 victory puts the Hoops six points ahead of the Gypsies, with St Patrick’s Athletic also six behind, but with a game in hand. Ross Tierney equalised for the away team on 71 minutes – to cancel out […]

3 weeks ago

The new case was sparked by a hit BBC podcast by Mark Horgan. Former Irish Olympic swimming coach George Gibney has been jailed for more than 15 years for the sexual abuse of four girls in the 1970s and 1980s. The abuse took place in Dublin, in Glenalbyn swimming pools, Stillorgan, and Newpark Sports Centre, Blackrock. The […]

3 weeks ago

The Premier League is finally back! The Premier League returns as Arsenal host Leeds United in a 12:30 early kick off Saturday fixture. After that, attention turns to the 3pm fixtures as Aston Villa host Brentford. Ipswich Town will also be aiming to get their third win of the season as they host the bottom-three […]

3 weeks ago

A legend is an understatement. Mayo’s Cillian O’Connor has confirmed his retirement from inter-county football. He finishes his career as the top scorer in championship history, along with two Young Footballer of the Year awards, seven Connacht titles, two All Stars, and a All-Ireland SFC medal in 2026 as part of the extended panel. This […]

1 month ago

The extended international break has taken its toll on Premier League squads ahead of domestic football’s return. A total of 25 players remain doubtful for their respective Premier League games this weekend due to injury or fitness concerns. Research by Soccer Betting Sites found that 12.3% of players called up for the most recent international […]

1 month ago

Fascinating! Since breaking into both the Leinster and Ireland team back in 2022, Joe McCarthy’s rise has shown no signs of stalling in the years since. The abrasive lock has also been one of the country’s most consistent performers over the past 12 months, bringing a meanness to any pack he is part of. As […]

1 month ago

They want more to be done. Munster CEO Ian Flanagan will step down from his role at the end of the month, after being in the job since 2019. He had come under increased scrutiny over the last year, given the province’s run of poor form since lifting the URC title in 2023. He also […]

1 month ago

Man City have been found guilty of 114 financial charges as confirmed in a recent Premier League statement. Manchester City have been found guilty of all financial charges by an independent commission, as confirmed by the Premier League. The league has released a statement, claiming that City have arranged “sham contracts” with sponsors, and were […]

1 month ago

Fascinating insights from POM. Peter O’Mahony became the latest ex-player to criticise the management of Munster rugby; first in extracts from his new autobiography, All In, and now from a revealing chat with the Irish Independent. Last year, former scrum-half Conor Murray made headlines when he lambasted the Munster hierarchy. When asked whether he felt […]

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Bazunu is the only player so far to have publicly withdrawn. Ireland and Bolton Wanderers goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu has published a statement explaining his decision to withdraw from his nation’s upcoming fixture with Israel. Posted on social media, and quoted in the Irish Independent, it reads: “Representing my country means everything to me. I have […]

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The club are expected to appeal the decision. Manchester City have been found guilty on 114 of their 115 charges from the Premier League, as per a breaking report from David Ornstein. The club were initially charged with breaking financial fair play rules from 2009 to 2018. Now, this could spell huge sanctions for the […]

1 month ago

Gaelic Football in Qabatiya: Notes from a Protective Presence Volunteer by Matthew Mulcahey Located just six kilometres southwest of the historic city of Jenin, stands Qabatiya, a modesttown of approximately 30,000 people. According to the Oslo Accords, this town lies under Palestinian control, not Israeli. Despite this, the town has faced constant harassment and attacks […]

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He is not happy! The president of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, is set for big talks with AFL representatives before the end of the month, in their continued attempts to curb the flow of players to Australia. There are currently 14 Irish players contracted to AFL clubs, with these including some of the most talented […]

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He has issued a statement. Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka could face up to five years in prison over an allegation he used a forged Covid-19 vaccine passport to travel, despite himself reportedly not being vaccinated. As reported by Swiss media outlet Blick, cited in reports from RMC Sport, the Switzerland player is suspected to have […]

1 month ago

Shocking stuff! Kerry star Michael Burns was sent off earlier today after a physical altercation with the opposition physio. The Dr Crokes man pushed the Rathmore physio during the Kerry club championship final in Killarney today, and was shown a straight red card for his actions. The incident occurred in the 18th minute of the […]

1 month ago

Bizarre! Former England international Andros Townsend was involved in a mad incident during the weekend, while playing for his club in Thailand. The winger, who togged out for the likes of Spurs, Newcastle, Everton and Crystal Palace, was warming up when a pitch roller vehicle ran him over. However, despite the seriousness of the situation, […]

1 month ago

From Friday Night Football to Super Sunday, feast your eyes on the action! Premier League football returns this evening as Brentford host Chelsea in a West London derby. On Saturday, Spurs host Aston Villa in the early kick-off as they seek their first goal of the season. At 3pm, the high-flying Brighton host Arsenal, whilst […]

1 month ago

Up for the cup! The Carabao Cup returns on Tuesday evening as third round matches commence! We have five live matches across the night to bring you, including two all-Prem ties. Firstly at 19:30, Peterborough United take on Barnsley. At 19:45, Championship West Ham United host the Premier League Fulham. At 20:00, the double header […]

1 month ago

This is a real toughie! It’s time to take a look back through history at the greatest goalscorers in the history of the English League Cup, or Carabao Cup, as it’s now known. 18+ Be Gamble Aware Although the new title is relatively new, the English League Cup has actually been around since 1960, so […]

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Not looking good…. Leo Cullen spoke to the media following Leinster’s pre-season demolition of Zebre on Saturday, in front of the new Anglesea stand at the Laya Arena. Most headlines centred around Cullen’s comments on his final season as head coach and whether we will see a ‘lame duck’ Leinster over the next few months. […]

1 month ago

Fair enough. The one sour note from Shane Lowry’s 11-shot Irish Open victory came on the 18th hole during his third. round. After hooking a drive left, Lowry was caught on the mic saying ‘they deserved to get hit’, in reference to stewards standing just off the fairway. However, after receiving stick online for his […]

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We have to agree with him on this one! During his Ireland visit on Saturday, Donald Trump made remarkable comments on reunification between Ireland and Northern Ireland. While speaking with a reporter, he said: “It’s going to happen eventually….. How can it be bad?” At the US Embassy in Dublin, he later added: “I actually […]

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Not bad! Donald Trump was in attendance as Shane Lowry cruised to victory at the Irish Open in Doonbeg, Co. Clare. The Clara man won by an astonishing 11 shots at the Trump-owned course, and he capped it off with a classy birdie on the 18th. The President of the United States awarded the trophy […]

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Not a great look… Shane Lowry currently leads the Irish Open by eight shots, in what is looking like a procession to victory at Doonbeg in county Clare. Donald Trump’s arrival at the course dominated yesterday’s headlines, but a controversial moment involving the Offaly man also had people talking. After hooking a drive left, Lowry […]

1 month ago

We’re back again! The Premier League returns for a fourth week of action, as we have seven games to bring you on a very busy Saturday! There is no early kick-off, so we dive straight into the 3pm’s. First up is Andoni Iraola’s Liverpool, who take on a struggling Fulham at Anfield. Elsewhere at 3pm, […]

1 month ago

The club confirmed the news. Hull City’s Sorba Thomas was involved in a crash this morning near the Premier League club’s training ground. The club confirmed that the incident happened on Millhouse Woods Lane in Cottingham on Friday morning and that Thomas is unharmed. Images circulating online showed a grey Land Rover Defender on its […]

2 months ago

Anything over 20 is an elite score! As the Champions League makes its grand return to screens, we’ve set you the ultimate test on this season’s tournament. Alongside the continent’s superclubs, some pretty obscure teams are also in the running, having qualified for the competition’s opening league phase. Take your chances at naming them all, […]

2 months ago

Grim. After months of speculation, LIV Golf has filed for bankruptcy protection. Following the withdrawal of funding from the Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), the breakaway tour has been in dire straits, although it has secured a new investor in BC Partners as it aims to restructure and save itself. The documents provided by […]

2 months ago

Emile Heskey has admitted seeing a horror Stephen Ireland leg break almost made him quit the Wythenshawe Vets team. In May, footage has emerged on social media of Ireland being the victim of a robust tackle, with a sickening snap heard in the video. When asked on the injury, Heskey simply told pay by mobile […]

2 months ago

People will be divided! The new experimental hurling rules will be applied in third-level Division 1 games this year. The main change is the new hand pass rule, which forbids players to make two or more hand passes. This comes after much skepticism over the hand pass and whether players throw the ball more often […]

2 months ago

What a debut! Ireland ace Troy Parrott could barely have envisioned a better start to his Real Betis career, scoring the winner last week against Real Madrid, before repeating the feat in his side’s 3-2 win over Lille last night, in what was his Champions League debut. The hype has been real in Ireland for […]

2 months ago

We’re waiting! Séamus Coleman was the latest guest on Stick to Football, with Roy Keane, Gary Neville, Ian Wright and Jamie Carragher. While the full interview will not be available to watch on YouTube until Thursday, you can watch it now on Disney+. Thankfully, he gave a good bit of insight into his current situation, […]

2 months ago

A 35-year-old man was arrested on Monday (7 September). A footballer for an amateur German club has been arrested after being accused of ‘fatally poisoning’ in relation to an incident from June 2025, that saw one of his teammates die, as reported by SPORTbible. Per SPORTbible: “The incident involved players from amateur German club TuS […]

2 months ago

Scenes! Katie Taylor’s homecoming/retirement extravaganza at Croke Park was always going to go down as one of the most iconic moments in Irish sporting history. But it ended up defying expectations, as you can never really appreciate the magnitude of an event until you experience it. Backed up by a raucous crowd, Croker had it […]

2 months ago

What have we just witnessed? There was a bizarre end to Irishman Thomas Carty’s fight with Englishman Dave Allen in the main undercard bout at Croke Park on Saturday. After just 1 minute and 22 seconds, Carty fell through the ropes after being caught on the back of the head by Allen’s punch during a […]

2 months ago