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More Shelbourne frustration as Shamrock Rovers fight back to earn vital draw

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Sharing four goals in a Dublin derby is better than coming out on the wrong side of a five-goal thriller but Shelbourne boss Joey O’Brien is likely to view this game as another one that got away.

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‘We’re ready for hostile atmosphere' – Liverpool boss Arne Slot marks century against Galatasaray

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Arne Slot says Liverpool are prepared to face a wall of sound in Turkey, having admitted to being taken aback by the ear-splitting Champions League atmosphere at Galatasaray earlier in the season.

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Cheltenham trainer could be jailed after attacking dog walker with hockey stick

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Trainer Evan Williams could be jailed after he was convicted of assaulting a dog walker who was on his land late at night.

Rory McIlroy’s Players Championship defence in doubt as he delays trip to Sawgrass over ‘stubborn’ back injury

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Rory McIlroy confessed that his back injury is proving more “stubborn” than expected and forced him to postpone his arrival at The Players until Wednesday.

Richard Jolly: Tonne weight on Arne Slot as he moves into Liverpool’s 100 club

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As Arne Slot brings up a landmark, his critics in the fanbase may suggest he shouldn’t and history indicates the greater surprise would be if he hadn’t.

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Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Ronan O’Gara and Andy Farrell likely top of England’s wish list as they consider life after Steve Borthwick

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England’s game of thrones is set to have a distinctly Irish feel as they consider whether to stick or twist on Steve Borthwick.

Liverpool face crunch away day at Manchester City in FA Cup quarter-final

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Liverpool will travel to Manchester City in a blockbuster FA Cup quarter-final all-Premier League tie.

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Ireland must play Israel ‘to protect future of sport’ – James Weldon ahead of controversial EuroBasket qualifier

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Ireland head coach James Weldon has said his side’s upcoming Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifier with Israel must be played to “protect the future of the sport” here.

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Indo Sport podcast: Six Nations chaos | ROG’s Crowley questions | Scotland’s title chance

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Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to recap one of the great Six Nations Saturdays and to break down Ireland's win over Wales.

Wayne Bailey: Old Park Star primed to become Nicky Henderson’s newest hurdling hero in Cheltenham opener

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I reckon one of the best parts of the Cheltenham Festival is the Tuesday morning, before a race has even been run. It’s optimism at its purest. Psychologists who study the subject should pay a visit. Last year’s punting exploits are…

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St Michael’s power into Leinster Schools Junior Cup final with victory over Terenure

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A polished performance by St Michael’s unseated Terenure in the Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Junior Cup semi-final at Energia Park on Monday afternoon.

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Jeremy Loughman ruled out for Ireland as Scotland hit by second-row blows ahead of Triple Crown decider

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Scotland have been hit with a number of big injuries ahead of Saturday's Triple Crown showdown against Ireland.

Watch: Mass brawl in chaotic Brazil state final sees 23 players sent off

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Security staff and military police were forced to intervene in a mass brawl that saw 23 players sent off in the Campeonato Mineiro final between Cruzeiro and Atletico Mineiro on Sunday.

Alan Tyers: Man United legends are turning on each other and it is gloriously unedifying

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Another week, another tatty display from the Ferguson generation of former Manchester United players. Sorry, “legends”, to apply the proper journalese. Collectively, they are tarnishing their glorious playing achievements and the petty…

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Cheltenham 2026 explainer: When is the Festival, where can you watch it, your four-day guide, and who will win?

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The Cheltenham Festival is one of the most recognisable and well-attended race meetings of the year, hosted at Prestbury Park in Gloucestershire across four days in March.

JP McManus-owned Majborough leads strong Irish challenge for Champion Chase at Cheltenham

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Majborough looks certain to go off odds-on favourite for Wednesday’s BetMGM Queen Mother Champion Chase for which Jonbon was not declared.

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Alisson Becker not in Liverpool squad for Champions League trip to Galatasaray

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Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has not travelled to Istanbul for the Champions League last-16 first leg against Galatasaray after sustaining a problem in training.

French flanker Oscar Jegou cited for alleged eye-gouging in Six Nations clash

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France forward Oscar Jegou has been cited for an alleged eye-gouging incident in the Six Nations defeat by Scotland at the weekend and faces a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday.

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Next year’s Six Nations to start and finish in Dublin as Ireland handed three night-time kick-offs

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The 2027 edition of the Six Nations will kick-off in Dublin and finish in the Irish capital.

Erling Haaland back in training ahead of potential return for Man City at Real Madrid

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Erling Haaland is expected to return for Manchester City’s Champions League trip to Real Madrid after spending the weekend training and working on his pace.

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Kevin Palmer: Mikel Arteta has created an identity crisis for the Premier League – and he is loving it

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The Premier League is facing an identity crisis, with the frontman of the new era making no apology for his role as architect-in-chief.

Max Verstappen likens Formula One to Mario Kart in another dig at new rules

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Max Verstappen has compared Formula One to Mario Kart in a fresh swipe at the sport’s unpopular new regulations.

John Aldridge: Arne Slot has a big decision to make over Liverpool’s match-winning wild card

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has a big decision to make ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League trip to face Galatasaray, with Rio Ngumoha emerging as a wild card he cannot ignore for much longer.

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No White House fight for Conor McGregor as UFC confirms June line-up

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The UFC has finally announced the fight card for its unprecedented event at the White House – with Conor McGregor not included on the bill.

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Ireland hold nerve to beat Japan on penalties and book FIH Women’s World Cup place

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Ireland booked their place at the 2026 FIH World Cup after a nerve-shredding penalty shootout win over Japan, edging the qualifier 3-1 after a scoreless 70 minutes at the Estadio Nacional.

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‘You can’t feel sorry for yourself’ – Joey O’Brien demands reponse from Shelbourne ahead of derby with Shamrock Rovers

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Joey O’Brien has called for a reaction from his Shelbourne players as they face into a second Dublin derby in the space of four days.

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Tony Ward: Welsh win is closer to where Ireland are at and Scots will be salivating at prospect of ending ‘Dublin hoodoo’

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While they let us down badly against Les Bleus in this tournament’s opener before spoiling us rotten against the English at Twickenham, it’s fair to say that both home games on either side have been much closer to just where we are at, as…

Michael Verney: Four factors that will decide Ireland’s battle with the British at the Cheltenham Festival

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Odds of 1/6 for the Irish to retain the Prestbury Cup for the sixth year in succession may suggest otherwise, but plenty of those at racing’s coalface are convinced the British are finally ready to bite back.

I went to the biggest club game in Czech football… this is what Ireland fans can expect in Prague

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Can a place that’s better known by locals as ‘Eden’ also be hell? That’s the question the Czech football nation has in mind for the evening when Heimir Hallgrimsson and his Ireland side visit the city in just 17 days’ time.

Conor McKeon: Derek Lyng left with plenty of questions and no obvious answers after Salthill pummelling

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Briefly on Saturday evening, around 6.34 to be precise, it seemed as though the world was ending and that the big reveal was coming in the form of improbable sports results.