N Ireland 0 – 1 Slovenia

Ten-player Northern Ireland returned to the all-too-familiar feeling of defeat as Adam Cerin’s early free-kick put Group H leaders Slovenia on the verge of qualifying for Euro 2024 with a scrappy 1-0 win at Windsor Park. Saturday’s 3-0 victory over minnows San Marino ended Northern Ireland’s five-game losing streak but it proved only a temporary…

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Rugby World Cup: What next for Ireland, Wales after quarter-final exits to New Zealand, Argentina? | Rugby Union News

Andy Farrell must lead Ireland into a new era now without talismanic captain Johnny Sexton in the side We look at what comes next for Ireland and Wales, after they suffered hugely-disappointing Rugby World Cup quarter-final defeats to New Zealand and Argentina on Saturday… Ireland say goodbye to stalwarts Sexton, Earls | More to bid…

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Euro 2028: UK & Ireland to host European Championships as Turkey and Italy get 2032 | Football News

The UK and Ireland will host Euro 2028 while Turkey and Italy have been awarded 2032. The UEFA executive committee gave the green light to the five-nation bid, which ran unopposed after Turkey withdrew last week to focus on its joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Ten stadia were included in the UK-Ireland bid…

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Euro 2028: UK and Ireland bid to host tournament set for approval by UEFA | Football News

The UK and Ireland’s bid to host Euro 2028 is poised to get the formal seal of approval on Tuesday. The UEFA executive committee is set to give the green light to the five-nation bid, which is unopposed after Turkey withdrew last week to focus on its joint bid with Italy for Euro 2032. Ten…

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Euro 2028: UK & Ireland only bid left for European Championships as Turkey withdraw | Football News

The UK & Ireland are the only bidders left for Euro 2028 after Turkey withdrew their application. On October 10, UEFA will award the hosting of two European Championships, the 2028 and 2032 editions. UEFA confirmed Turkey can jointly bid with Italy unopposed for 2032 and therefore they have pulled out of the running for…

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Rugby World Cup permutations: Scotland, Italy’s last chance, Ireland, France, Fiji under pressure? | Rugby Union News

Rugby World Cup – Pool B: Scotland’s last chance; Ireland under pressure? Pool C: Fiji to formally dump Wallabies out? Wales already through; Pool A: Italy’s unlikely shot vs Les Bleus; All Blacks well placed; Pool D: England assured of top spot; Argentina, Japan fight it out for QF By Michael Cantillon Last Updated: 04/10/23 7:07am…

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Euro 2028: How losing home nations and Ireland could still qualify through bizarre UEFA loophole | Football News

Some high-ranking UEFA officials have concerns over a suggestion that England, Ireland, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland might still be allowed to play in Euro 2028 even if they have been knocked out in qualifying. The five countries are expected to be confirmed a week today as joint hosts for the tournament, with 2028 bid…

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Women’s Nations League round-up: Pernille Harder hits hat-trick as Denmark beat Wales 5-1; Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland both win | Football News

Wales suffered a heavy 5-1 Women’s Nations League defeat by Denmark as Pernille Harder struck a Cardiff hat-trick. Bayern Munich striker Harder, once the world’s most expensive female player after moving from Wolfsburg to Chelsea in 2020, left Wales with a mountain to climb after scoring twice inside the opening 11 minutes. Although Jess Fishlock…

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Highlights: England set Ireland 335 to win second ODI

Highlights from England’s second ODI against Ireland at Trent Bridge.

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Highlights: Ireland and Wales triumphant in Rugby World Cup | Video | Watch TV Show

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Take a look at all the action from Saturday’s action in the Rugby World Cup, with Samoa taking on Chile, Wales facing Portugal and Ireland’s head-to-head with Tonga.

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