The Republic of Ireland team missed out on the 2026 World Cup after losing 4-3 on penalties in a dramatic playoff against the Czech Republic.

The court heard that matters descended even further, and that other unidentified people struck the umpire several times from behind while he was on the ground.

Eligibility for any female category at IOC events will now be limited to biological women.

Iran are due to play all three of their group matches in the US.

The Iranian FA’s president said his organisation was “negotiating” with FIFA on relocating his country’s matches.

US president Donald Trump said last week he did not think it was “appropriate” for Iran to be at the World Cup “for their own life and safety”.

Iran’s sports minister appeared to rule out the possibility of the country playing at the finals on Wednesday.

Iran are due to play all three of their group games at this summer’s finals in the United States.

The team’s participation at the finals has been cast into doubt after the US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28.

Counsel said Peter Meehan, who was a general operative with the Shannon Foynes Port Company, was unloading at the Wilson Dieppe ship when the cargo shifted.

Fears had been raised that the players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their opening game.

There have been fears players could face persecution after they did not sing the national anthem before their Asian Cup opener.

Four days of top-class jumps racing starts on Tuesday with Champion Hurdle highlight.

A league that has been growing in Irish interest through the last decade, Ladies Footballers have been making their mark in Australia.

Iran are due to play all their three group matches in the United States.

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr side host Neom on Saturday in Riyadh.

GAAGO, a GAA streaming platform, was established in 2014 as a joint venture between RTÉ and the GAA.

The change is up for approval on Saturday ‌at ‌the ​International Football Association Board's annual general meeting in Wales.

‘There were a lot of people, quite frankly, who were opposed to this’, Sport Minister Patrick O’Donovan said.

‘There were a lot of people, quite frankly, who were opposed to this’, Sport Minister Patrick O’Donovan said.

The men's halfpipe was postponed on Thursday due to weather conditions during the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games at Livigno Snow Park, in Livigno.

He finished 11th in the qualifiers with a top score and personal best of 75.75.

Jamie Osborne, Jack Conan, and Robert Baloucoune have crossed over for the Irish tries while Jack Crowley has kicked a penalty.

UL have gone extremely close to Sigerson glory before, losing deciders in 2022 and 2023, including the latter against their Wednesday opponents UCC.

The mechanical engineer raised €3,000 in ‌48 hours with a crowdfunding appeal to pay for the safety equipment required on the Olympic stage.

The mechanical engineer raised €3,000 in ‌48 hours with a crowdfunding appeal to pay for the safety equipment required on the Olympic stage.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milano Cortina will get underway on Friday

Samsung and Virgin Atlantic will be the first brands to trial the new format during the Men’s Six Nations tournament from Thursday, ITV said.

Ronaldo was absent from Al Nassr’s 1-0 victory over Al Riyadh after reports emerged that he is unhappy with the running of the club.

A rundown of Sunday's sport in both Ireland and further afield

A rundown of Saturday's sport in both Ireland and further afield

One of the most well-rounded fighters in the sport, Volkanovski will use his boxing and grappling to keep Lopes guessing and put him on the back foot. 

First-placed Arsenal are already secure of automatic progress before their final game at home to Kazakhstan’s FC Kairat.

La Rochelle offered support for Atonio and his family, and said he holds a special place in the history of the club.

‘We need to keep working to make sure we get Allianz out of our organisation,’ a protester told the crowd.

Some Dublin players are now refusing to be photographed alongside Allianz branding.

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Three penalties from scrum-half Nathan Doak gave Richie Murphy's team a 9-3 lead by the 42nd minute.

The World No 2 golfer from Northern Ireland opened up about ‍his unpleasant experiences with the crowd in New York in a recent appearance on "The Overlap" podcast.

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Mark Mogan, 47, will appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on December 22nd.

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Minister for Culture and Sport Patrick O’Donovan said the funding would come from National Development Plan funding.