Understanding Ireland’s solidarity with Palestine | Genocide
We examine why the Irish are so sympathetic to the Palestinian cause.There are many in both Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland who are ardent supporters…
Shock jockey change on defending champion Fastorslow for Punchestown John Durkan Chase after injury nightmare
JJ SLEVIN will miss the HUGE ride on defending champion Fastorslow in the John Durkan Chase because of a gutting foot injury. The Irish-based Martin…
Ireland v Fiji: Who could break into Andy Farrell’s side?
After Prendergast's introduction against the Pumas, Cormac Izuchukwu is the sole player from Farrell's initial 35-man panel who has yet to win a cap.That is…
Nations League: Northern Ireland boss Michael O’Neill rues missed chances in Luxembourg draw
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says the 2-2 draw with Luxembourg is a "little lesson" for his young team. O'Neill pointed to missed opportunities as…
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus: Transition continues to gather pace ahead of big 2025
A sign of the improvement from the young squad even from a month ago was their second half display against Belarus at home.In the away…
Northern Ireland 2-0 Belarus: ‘We’ve got a lot of captains on that pitch’ – Charles
Charles revealed there was no sense of panic in the Northern Ireland dressing room at half-time after O'Neill's side drew a blank in the opening…
Ireland 22-19 Argentina: Andy Farrell pleased as Irish ‘win ugly’ against impressive Pumas
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said his side held their nerve and "just about got there" after they came through a chaotic Autumn Nations Series…
Northern Ireland v Belarus: Trai Hume targeting win in Nations League tie
Sunderland defender Trai Hume says Northern Ireland need to "back up" their last Nations League performance and try to win their group as they prepare…
Ireland 13-23 New Zealand: All Blacks ‘deserved’ to end Ireland’s home winning run says Andy Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell said there were "no excuses" for his side's 23-13 defeat by New Zealand.Ireland had won their past 19 home games,…
Ireland v New Zealand: All Blacks games always have ‘that edge’ – Farrell
Ireland head coach Andy Farrell says Friday night's showdown with New Zealand will be a typically intense affair.The All Blacks are coming off a 27-22…
Ireland vs New Zealand: Peter O’Mahony approaching captaincy change ‘in right manner’ – Andy Farrell
Doris' ascension to Ireland captain follows a similar change at his club with Leinster boss Leo Cullen promoting him in September after James Ryan and…
Ireland v New Zealand: Tadhg Furlong ruled out of Dublin Test but Ronan Kelleher starts
While British and Irish Lion prop Furlong's absence is a considerable loss to Ireland's pack, head coach Andy Farrell welcomes back several of his backline…
Ireland v New Zealand: ‘He tackled like an Exocet’ – Scott Robertson’s time playing club rugby in Ireland
When flying back home after his spell with Ards, Robertson had written to his mother in New Zealand to say when he returned to Ireland…
Ireland v New Zealand: All Blacks match ‘not a revenge game’ – Hugo Keenan
Hugo Keenan says Ireland aren't looking at Friday's Test with New Zealand in Dublin as a "revenge game".Ireland's opening autumn international is the first time…
Northern Ireland v Croatia: Simone Magill says captaining Northern Ireland ‘biggest honour of my career’
Oxtoby said that Magill "fell naturally" into a leadership role and is a leader away from the pitch as well as on it."It's about behaviours,…
Northern Ireland Open 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Final ON NOW as Kyren Wilson leads Judd Trump in showpiece match – updates
What are the Home Nations Series events?The Home Nations Series includes four tournaments hosted in the four home nations of the United Kingdom.They are as…
Ireland Rugby: Andy Farrell’s stars seem to come through URC weekend unscathed
Two sets of players glad that Ireland's warm-weather training camp in Portugal next week will provide a change of scenery will be the 13-strong contingent…
Croatia 1-1 Northern Ireland: ‘It has taken 13 years’ – Laura Rafferty reflects on 50th cap
Rafferty also conceded that it was difficult for her to imagine reaching such a milestone before Tanya Oxtoby was appointed, given that she had been…
Croatia 1-1 Northern Ireland: NI didn’t get ‘professional courtesy’ in Croatia – Oxtoby
Northern Ireland fell behind after just three minutes in Varazdin as goalkeeper Jackie Burns fouled Ivana Rudelic in the box. Lojna blasted home the resulting…
Northern Ireland Open 2024 LIVE RESULTS: Robertson in action SOON, Kyren Wilson and Judd Trump feature later – updates
Welcome to the Northern Ireland OpenThe Northern Ireland Open snooker has reached the quarter-finals and some blockbuster ties are scheduled to take place.Neil Robertson and…