Sweden v Ireland: Eileen Gleeson faces selection headache as squad struggles against top-ranked sidesManager reporting fully fit squad available for Tuesday’s game, including Katie McCabe, who had hamstring problem in Thursday’s 3-0 defeat to SwedenMon Jun 03 2024 - 19:51
Sweden catch Ireland on the counter as they try to push forwardMissed chances in the first half leave manager Gleeson exasperatedMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Ireland are competing but they’re nowhere close thus far to pointingThis was to be the game where Ireland might steal a point but Sweden’s clinical edge shows Eileen Gleeson’s side what they’re missingFri May 31 2024 - 22:06
McCabe’s presence a boost for Ireland in advance of tough Sweden testArsenal's Katie McCabe returns from club duties in Australia to help Republic of Ireland in the first of two back-to-back European Championship qualifiers against World Cup semi-finalists SwedenFri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Aoife Mannion: ‘I’m hoping some of our learning can come to fruition against Sweden’After a triumphant end to the club season, the Manchester United player sees reasons for optimism as the Republic of Ireland prepare for two crucial Euro 2025 qualifiersThu May 30 2024 - 06:00
Leinster look forward to the next bit of silver on offerJacques Nienaber knows where Leinster went wrong; Darragh Ó Sé knows where the GAA went wrong; John O’Shea thinks Duffer has it wrongWed May 29 2024 - 12:00
Jess Ziu: ‘I’m just happy to be able to step on to the pitch’Having come back from serious injury, the versatile Republic of Ireland player says she’s grateful to have a chance to appear in the upcoming matches against SwedenWed May 29 2024 - 06:00
Morning Sports Brief: Questions will linger for Leinster over final lossWill Leinster suffer some mental scarring? Will Henry Shefflin be around for the Galway rebuild? Where is the ceiling on this Donegal team?Tue May 28 2024 - 10:16
Leanne Kiernan: ‘There’s always going to be people trying to bring you down, if you let them’The Liverpool and Republic of Ireland striker looks forward to the Euro 2025 qualifiers against Sweden ... and the birth of a baby cowTue May 28 2024 - 06:00
Pundits and Ten Hag get into a midfield scuffle in wake of United’s FA Cup winSummers of Galway, Waterford and Tipp are busted, leaving Henry Shefflin and Davy Fitz to drag themselves in front of cameras to share their woesMon May 27 2024 - 06:00
TV View: Rollercoaster of emotion ends on a low note for Leinster once againTalk of refocusing on the URC campaign rang hollow after a third straight Champions Cup final defeatSat May 25 2024 - 19:59
Hugo Keenan looking to go where no Irish player has beforeTricky selection decisions for Cullen; busy weekend of hurling; sold-out clash in League of IrelandFri May 24 2024 - 10:40
Morning Sports Brief: Real champ - Lookman and Atalanta triumph in DublinKen Early on the Europa League’s deserving winners; Johnny Watterson on Leinster’s ‘growing force’; Ciaran Murphy on the joy of permutationsThu May 23 2024 - 12:31
TV View: Ally McCoist enjoys the Dublin buzz as Lookman KOs LeverkusenJohn O’Shea carries the trophy but there’s still no telling if he’ll hold down the Ireland jobWed May 22 2024 - 22:23
Katie McCabe faces long-distance commute for Ireland’s double-header with SwedenEileen Gleeson plays down concerns about Arsenal star travelling to Australia for exhibition matchWed May 22 2024 - 15:26
Returning hero Xabi Alonso looking to crown Bayer Leverkusen rise with Europa League Great entertainer Simon Zebo bows out; Darragh Ó Sé on recovering from a bad defeat; Football championship enters ‘sorting phase’Wed May 22 2024 - 10:54
Morning Sports Brief: Leinster’s magnificent obsession can also be a burdenLeinster are victims of their own success; Galway footballers are finding their groove; and Shane Lowry can be proud of his season so farTue May 21 2024 - 10:43
Cork bring their summer back from the deadClare make ‘cryptic crossword out of simplex’; Xander Schauffele’s first major successMon May 20 2024 - 10:58
All in the game: Fabio Capello not impressed with De Zerbi’s credentials Former Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi experiences a quick change of heart as he bids adieu to the AmexMon May 20 2024 - 06:00
TV View: Emotions high at Anfield as Klopp bids fond farewellPep Guardiola might win more trophies at Manchester City but the popular German manager arguably won more hearts in his time at LiverpoolSun May 19 2024 - 21:33
WSL wrap: Chelsea complete five-in-a-rowUS-bound Emma Hayes’s 12-year reign as Chelsea manager finishes in glorious style with a 6-0 victory at Old Trafford to secure another title successSun May 19 2024 - 17:51
Cork and Tipp set for epic showdownStephen Kenny returns to management; Rachael Darragh ready for Paris OlympicsFri May 17 2024 - 10:08
Bohs, Palestine and a unique occasion for Irish footballDave Hannigan on hyping American stars too young; Do we need more games on GAAGo?Thu May 16 2024 - 09:37
Duke, O’Flanagan and Watkins retire from international hockeyThe vastly experienced trio won over 600 caps between them, as Ireland squad is named ahead of Nations Cup in SpainWed May 15 2024 - 12:41
Morning Sports Brief: Murphy faces tough challenge in UlsterGordon D’Arcy on why Richie Murphy has his work cut out for him; Darragh Ó Sé on Armagh’s need for a ruthless edge; Seán Moran on the rising red tideWed May 15 2024 - 10:22
Bohemians v Palestine: ‘In Gaza, our fields and our stadiums have been demolished’Getting the Palestinian women’s football squad to Dublin in time for their friendly against Bohs was a victory in itselfTue May 14 2024 - 20:54
Morning Sports Brief: To shootout or not shootout, that is the questionMichael Murphy on the art of the penalty; Gordon Manning wants to go for gold; while the form of Toulouse is ominous says Gerry ThornleyTue May 14 2024 - 11:53
Jimmy’s winning shootoutsDenis Walsh on Galway’s hurlers having ‘no identity or momentum’; Ken Early on ‘the worst United in more than 30 years’Mon May 13 2024 - 10:17
‘Little interest’ in Leinster football final as Jim McGuinness and Donegal come sprinkled in magicDespair for Roy as Casemiro and Jonny Evans are once again named United’s central defensive partnershipMon May 13 2024 - 06:00
Bristol Rovers compelled to issue unfortunate apologyChilavert holds long grudge against Menotti; Sheringham says Rice is too good for ArsenalMon May 13 2024 - 06:00
Róisín Ní Riain named Irish Times/Sports Ireland Sportswoman of the MonthRóisín Ní Riain claims Irish Times/Sports Ireland Sportswoman of the Month award after her five-medal haul at the European Para Swimming ChampionshipsSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Morning Sports Brief: Galway and Louth go in search of some Olympic spiritOne of Michelle Smith de Bruin’s long-standing records fell, while Galway and Louth face challenging weekends in the GAA ChampionshipFri May 10 2024 - 11:07
Sports Briefing: Caitlin Clark could have Tiger Woods-like effect on women’s basketballCiarán Murphy makes the case for treating the provincial GAA championships like the FA CupThu May 09 2024 - 10:15
Jamison Gibson-Park sets minimum standard that rest of Leinster must aspire toURC playoff places on the minds of provinces; Galway’s big boost adds to Mayo pressure; wellness at the OlympicsWed May 08 2024 - 11:21
Leinster know that it’s all about getting over the lineJacques Nienaber is focussed on winning; Mathieu Raynal impresses with his cool; while Armagh and Galway catch the eye of Michael MurphyTue May 07 2024 - 10:05
Savvy Jens Lehmann a step ahead of Arsenal on ‘Invincibles’ brandingRyan Burge’s spectacular show of pettiness; classic Clinton Morrison; Antony’s photographerMon May 06 2024 - 06:00
Women’s soccer round-up: Eileen Gleeson hoping Noelle Murray’s magic will rub off on Ireland squad Republic manager was in the stands as former international (34) notched up her 100th goal for Shelbourne. Plus: record attendance for Galway winSun May 05 2024 - 20:04
Holy cow! Leinster almost get a pat on the head in nerve-shredding finale Caelan Doris foils Northampton and banishes Mayo curse in frantic end to Champions Cup semi-finalSun May 05 2024 - 12:29
Railway Union complete double with Irish Senior Cup triumphLate goal from Katie Fearon gives them victory over Catholic Institute at BelfieldSat May 04 2024 - 16:33
Morning Sports Brief: The full signs have gone up on Croker - now it’s over to LeinsterJoe Canning says Tipp need to talk on the pitch; Ian O’Riordan tries out Sport Ireland’s environment chamber; Leona Maguire looks to the challenges aheadFri May 03 2024 - 10:37
Leona Maguire on the globe-trotting golf circuit: ‘We always joke that we’d make a very good Netflix series’Cavan golfer has the Olympics and four Majors on her upcoming busy agendaFri May 03 2024 - 06:00
DJ, artist, knifemaker - Cian Healy set to reach another milestoneMcAtamney becomes the latest Irishman in the NFL; Bragging rights up for grabs in Galway vs Mayo and spicy Tipperary-Waterford clashThu May 02 2024 - 09:04
No frills All-Ireland draw as Northampton learn about GAA headquartersIf it’s ‘razzmatazz and pageantry’ you want at Croke Park, ‘you’ll have to wait for Taylor Swift’, writes Gordon ManningWed May 01 2024 - 10:07
Morning Sport Briefing: Willie Mullins arrives at Punchestown after rewriting racing’s record booksTipperary’s hurlers face major challenge to pick themselves up after hammering by Limerick, while Gerry Thornley bemoans the anti-fun policeTue Apr 30 2024 - 11:01
Three Irish women rise with Crystal Palace, but two fall with Bristol CityCaitlin Hayes has been named in the Scottish Premier League’s team of the yearMon Apr 29 2024 - 10:12
Morning Sports Brief: Irish abroad have a weekend to savourFrom Rhys McClenaghan, to Shannon Sweeney and Aoife O’Rourke, and on to Willie Mullins, Ireland hit gold over the weekendMon Apr 29 2024 - 09:57
Barcelona is the bad habitat that Xavi just can’t kick Inspiration from Damien Duff’s wife; a heartfelt tribute to Jürgen Klopp; and pillow talk from John TerryMon Apr 29 2024 - 06:00
Amid grunts, groans and golds, Rhys McClenaghan and Limerick’s hurlers provide poetry in motionTV View: ‘It’s all gone peared,’ declares Paul MersonSun Apr 28 2024 - 19:11
Railway Union win Champions Trophy with last-minute penaltyRóisín Upton strike seals Champions Trophy victory for Railway Union over defending champions LoretoSun Apr 28 2024 - 15:28
Sports Briefing: Irish Army captain among those chasing Olympic dream‘Hypocrisy’ of Paris approach to Israeli athletes criticised while Cork Con and Terenure gear up for AIL finalFri Apr 26 2024 - 11:11
