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Football
Hume rues missed chances as Northern Ireland lose to Italy
Northern Ireland captain Trai Hume speaks to BBC Sport NI’s Gavin Andrews after his side lose their play-off semi-final 2-0…
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Rugby U
Ireland trio return for Munster after difficult week off the field
Ireland trio return for Munster after difficult week off the field mens united-rugby-championship Jack Crowley of Ireland during the Guinness…
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Football
Italy v Northern Ireland: Ali McCann ruled out of World Cup play-off semi-final
Ali McCann has been ruled out of Northern Ireland’s World Cup play-off semi-final against Italy in Bergamo. Manager Michael O’Neill…
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Football
Italy v Northern Ireland: Northern Ireland deserve Italy’s respect – Buffon
World Cup winner Gianluigi Buffon says play-off semi-final opponents Northern Ireland have been the “only focus” for Italy, and not…
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Rugby U
Zebre v Ulster: Sexton ‘proud of Ulster’s Ireland contingent
Baloucoune will miss the rest of the club season due to an elbow injury, but McCloskey and Timoney are in…
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Cricket
Cricket Ireland announces central contracts for the 2026-27 season
Cricket Ireland has revealed its central contract list for the 2026-27 season, awarding deals to a total of 48 players…
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Rugby U
Ulster Rugby: Ireland duo Timoney and McCloskey return to training
Ireland duo Stuart McCloskey and Nick Timoney have returned to training with Ulster ahead of Saturday’s United Rugby Championship match…
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Football
Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland: O’Shea hopes for ‘straightforward’ contract extension
One major threat the Irish will have to deal with is the towering presence of Czech striker Patrik Schick. The…
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Cricket
Ireland v Afghanistan: Irish players can opt out of series, says Graeme West
Cricket Ireland chief executive Sarah Keane said on Friday that the decision to host Afghanistan this summer came with some…
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Football
Czech Republic v Republic of Ireland: Irish ‘quietly confident’ before World Cup play-off in Prague
John O’Shea says he is confident the Republic of Ireland can carry the momentum gained in November into Thursday’s World…
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