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Ireland players won’t be thinking about World Cup qualification when they face Scotland, says coach McKee

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Ireland senior coach John McKee says the outcome of Italy’s game with Wales won’t be their primary focus when they play Scotland at Ravenhill on the final weekend of the Women’s Six Nations on Saturday. Scotland, Italy and Ireland are all…

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Erik ten Hag snubs critical journalists and refuses to answer questions over Man Utd future

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Erik ten Hag refused to take questions from a number of journalists who were critical of him during and after Manchester United’s dramatic Wembley collapse at the weekend.

‘We’re not set up in academies to keep our so-called best players here’ – Stephen Bradley backs call for funding

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Stephen Bradley has backed calls for more investment in an under-funded academy system in Ireland as he admits that lower league cross-channel clubs like Stockport County provide an example for teams in Ireland to follow.

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Ireland co-captain Sam Monaghan returns for Six Nations finale as Lauren Delany is dropped

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Co-captain Sam Monaghan returns to the Ireland team for their final game against Scotland for what is set to be a record-breaking Women’s Six Nations attendance on Irish soil on Saturday.

‘The politics within Irish football is unbelievable’ – FAI assistant director of football Shane Robinson

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The FAI’s assistant director of football Shane Robinson has described the politics within the Irish game as ‘unbelievable’ and suggested that leadership from the Association’s board is required to ensure that the new Football Pathways Plan…

‘We don’t deserve the title’ – Virgil van Dijk doesn’t hold back after disastrous Liverpool defeat

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Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits they do not deserve to win the Premier League after the unacceptable way the players have allowed the season to end.

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College American football could find ‘permanent’ home in Dublin after 2025 fixture announced

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Dublin will host the start of the American football college season for four years in succession after the 2025 fixture was confirmed this morning.

FAI lead tributes after death of Ireland legend Charlie Hurley (87)

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The Football Association of Ireland has led tributes to former Irish captain Charlie Hurley who has died at the age of 87.

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Oliver Brown: Jurgen Klopp has checked out at Liverpool – he should never have said he was leaving in January

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Here in the final stretch of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool love affair, you feel you are witnessing everything for the last time. With 24 days left, all is freeze-framed for posterity: his last Merseyside derby, his last press conference put…

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Jurgen Klopp issues apology as Liverpool’s title challenge collapses at Everton

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admitted he was shocked by his side’s performance in their 2-0 defeat at Everton, as he offered up an apology to the club’s supporters.

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Derek Lyng sweating over key Kilkenny trio for Galway duel

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Derek Lyng could be without many of his big hitters as the Kilkenny boss faces an injury crisis ahead of Sunday’s Leinster SHC clash with Henry Shefflin’s Galway.

‘There’s going to be no improvement in him’ – Jamie Carragher rips into Darwin Nunez after Liverpool collapse

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Liverpool’s Premier League title challenge may be over after their 2-0 defeat at Everton and Jamie Carragher believes the game may also be up for Reds striker Darwin Nunez.

‘Football has been overlooked for too long’ – Facts speak for themselves in drive for academy funding

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?Slides to highlight the reason for a slide. The annual press conference hosted by Will Clarke, the FAI’s League of Ireland academy development manager, is one event where you’re guaranteed a level of truth.

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€10m per year can fix academy issue – FAI

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The head of the League of Ireland’s Academy Development says that a figure of €10m per year is what’s needed to give Irish football a “realistic” chance of keeping up with their European rivals.

Frank Roche: Rugby in Croker is the only gig in town as Leinster’s GAA fans vote with their feet

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What have Paul Caffrey and Leo Cullen got in common? Short answer: a happy knack for filling up Croke Park in double-quick time.

Chloe Pearse aiming to bring the glory days back to UL Bohemians by reclaiming AIL title

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After five long years, UL Bohs are back where they belong, competing in Sunday’s Energia All Ireland League (AIL) final against Railway Union at the Aviva Stadium.

Colm Keys: Cork and Clare are staring into a summer abyss, but hope springs eternal

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After Limerick’s rescue act in Ennis last Sunday, John Kiely had a baseline target for his team to get to the golden ticket. “We know we’re going to need five-plus points to get out of the group,” he said.

Willie Mullins homes in on British title with another winner at Ludlow

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Willie Mullins furthered his bid for the British jumps trainers’ title yesterday as his son Patrick steered Daddy Long Legs to victory in the opening novice hurdle at Ludlow.

Joe McDonagh Cup winners should have home advantage for all their provincial games the next year – Liam O’Neill

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A former GAA president has suggested giving Joe McDonagh Cup champions home advantage for all their provincial championship games the following year to help their sustainability at the top level.

Sam Monaghan: It is really dialled-up in training for Scottish battle

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Beef? There’s a bit of that between Ireland and Scotland in the last few years. For the third year in a row in the Women’s Six Nations, these teams have been cast together on the final day when they play in Belfast on Saturday and their…

Jack O’Donoghue ‘hungry’ to make up for his lost time with Munster as he savours Déise win over Rebels

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All the while Munster are putting in the hours on the training pitch in South Africa, a two-week tour also allows plenty of down-time to enjoy.

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Ireland’s No 1 Hannah Craig qualifies for quarter-finals at Irish Squash Open

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Ireland’s No 1 and reigning senior national champion Hannah Craig has knocked out the seventh seed Yashmita Jagdish Kumar in straight games to reach the quarter-final of the Cannon Kirk GillenMarkets Irish Squash Open 2024.

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McNicholl’s late point sees Derry through

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Derry 1-12; Donegal 0-14

Hat-trick hero Tom Funge’s last-gasp goal gives Wexford the edge over Meath

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Hat-trick hero Tom Funge lashed home his third goal with the second-last kick of the game to give Wexford a dramatic win over Meath after an incredible finish to this encounter in Ashbourne.

Tyrone edge past brave Monaghan to book Ulster U-20 final date

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Tyrone squeezed into the Ulster U-20 Football Championship final with a nervy one-point win over a stubborn Monaghan side at O’Neills Healy Park.

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NI Sports Minister Gordon Lyons: We can’t move ahead with Casement Park as we don’t have the required funds

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Northern Ireland Sports Minister Gordon Lyons says it is ‘only fair’ that the redevelopment of Casement Park goes ahead, pointing out that most people in the country would agree that the GAA should increase their financial contribution to…

Everton move closer to safety after ruining Liverpool’s Premier League title pursuit

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Liverpool’s Premier League title bid was left in tatters after being bullied and beaten by a better side as Everton won a Merseyside derby at Goodison Park for the first time in almost 14 years.

Bruno Fernandes on the double as Manchester United overcome more defensive mishaps to beat leaky Blades

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Bruno Fernandes produced a captain’s performance to save Manchester United’s blushes against rock-bottom Sheffield United, scoring twice and providing another in a 4-2 comeback win for Erik ten Hag’s misfiring side.

Jean-Philippe Mateta bags brace as Crystal Palace damage Newcastle’s European hopes

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Jean-Philippe Mateta scored for a fifth consecutive home match to fire Crystal Palace to an impressive 2-0 win over Newcastle.