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Gleeson: 'We're learning against the best in the world'
Republic of Ireland head coach Eileen Gleeson took the positives from her team's gutsy second-half showing against England on Tuesday night, and admitted they are having to learn quickly against elite opposition. The Lionesses came away from Dublin with a 2-0 win in an entertaining Euro 2025 qualifier. Sarina Wiegman's world No 2-ranked team are the reigning European champions; a star-studded outfit that reached the final of the World Cup last summer.
France top Group 3, NI, Wales & Scotland win
While the Republic of Ireland were beaten 2-0 at home to England, France went top of Euro 2025 qualifying League A Group 3 thanks to a 1-0 win over Sweden. Wendie Renard scored the winner in the 81st minute and French forward Vicki Becho was dismissed deep into stoppage time for a second yellow card. The French were 1-0 winners over Ireland on Saturday.
Kane on the mark as Bayern Munich hold Arsenal
Harry Kane was denied a fairytale return to north London as Arsenal hit back to claim a 2-2 draw from an exhilarating Champions League quarter-final first leg with Bayern Munich. Tottenham's all-time record scorer claimed his 15th career goal in 20 appearances against the Gunners by converting a first-half penalty to put the German club on course for victory at a raucous Emirates Stadium.
McCabe rues 'unlucky' Ireland's failure to take chances
Ireland captain Katie McCabe was frustrated that her team spurned some decent chances in front of a big crowd at the Aviva Stadium as they went down 2-0 to England in the Euro 2025 qualifiers. The attendance of 32,742 only 2,500 off the record set in the win over Northern Ireland last September but the hosts were two down inside 19 minutes after goals from Lauren James and Alex Greenwood (a penalty). "It was a fantastic occasion tonight," Player of the Match McCabe told RTÉ Sport.
Brosnan stands out in defeat
The Republic of Ireland went down 2-0 to England at the Aviva Stadium on Tuesday night, making it two defeats from two in their Euro 2025 qualifying campaign. England's class showed from the off and despite a spirited second half showing from Ireland, two first-half goals for the visitors saw them home. Here's how the Ireland players performed. Courtney Brosnan - 8 The goalkeeper was needed to deal with a Alessia Russo header inside five minutes and that set the tone for her night.
Goals galore as Madrid and Man City play out a classic
Manchester City face a battle to retain their Champions League crown after being held to a thrilling 3-3 draw by Real Madrid in the Spanish capital. The holders twice led in an enthralling contest under the Bernabeu Stadium's new roof but the quarter-final remains on a knife edge after Federico Valverde gave the hosts a deserved share of the spoils. Bernardo Silva got City off to a flying start but a Ruben Dias own goal and Rodrygo effort sent Real in at half-time of Tuesday’s first leg 2-1 ahead.
England have too much class for spirited Girls in Green
England glided past the Republic of Ireland with a classy, ruthlessly efficient performance in Tuesday night's Euro 2025 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. Last Friday France had 21 efforts and just one goal to show for it when they beat the Girls in Green. Here, Sarina Wiegman's reigning European champions rattled the net twice from the six attempts they fashioned in a commanding first half.
Champions League: Real Madrid v Manchester City updates
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Lucy Quinn & Littlejohn start at Aviva
Eileen Gleeson has made two changes to her Republic of Ireland side for tonight's Euro 2025 qualifier against England at the Aviva Stadium. Ruesha Littlejohn comes into midfield in place of Megan Connolly, with Lucy Quinn getting the nod on the right over Emily Murphy. Anna Patten wins her second cap having made her debut in last Friday's 1-0 defeat to France, while Aoife Mannion retains her spot alongside Louise Quinn and Caitlin Hayes at the back.
Walsh opts for Lace over Meetingofthewaters in National
Paul Townend will be on board I Am Maximus and Mark Walsh has opted to partner Limerick Lace after owner JP McManus finalised riding plans for his five-strong team in Saturday's Randox Grand National. The celebrated owner has enjoyed two famous victories in the world’s greatest steeplechase, memorably providing AP McCoy with an elusive first success aboard Don’t Push It in 2010 before the historic triumph of the Rachael Blackmore-ridden Minella Times three years ago.
Woods believes he has another Masters win left in him
Tiger Woods insists he can win a sixth green jacket and 16th major title, despite detailing the pain he faces on the vast majority of shots at Augusta National. Woods has played fewer than five-and-a-half competitive rounds since undergoing ankle surgery in April last year after withdrawing from the Masters during the third round.
Rahm confident LIV switch will not harm Masters defence
Jon Rahm insists his competitive edge has not been dulled by his move to LIV Golf as he bids to become just the fourth player to win back-to-back Masters titles. Rahm's shock move to the Saudi-backed breakaway competition came after he had previously pledged his loyalty to the PGA Tour and criticised LIV’s 54-hole format, with no cut and a shotgun start as "not a golf tournament".
Now is the right time for Moloney to return
Scott Bemand says the time is right for Cliodhna Moloney to resume her international career, although the Ireland coach was non-committal over whether or not the hooker would be involved for this Saturday's Guinness Women's Six Nations meeting with Wales in Cork. The 30-year-old was recalled to the Ireland squad last week following a shoulder injury for Sarah Delaney, having been a high-profile absentee from Ireland squads since winning the last of her 31 caps just under two and a half years ago.
Murtough to step away as Man United shake-up continues
John Murtough is stepping down as football director and leaving Manchester United. Change is afoot at Old Trafford after Ineos took control of football operations earlier this year as part of Jim Ratcliffe's deal to become minority owners. United are looking to bring in Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth and Southampton director of football Jason Wilcox as part of a football leadership team that Murtough will not be part of.
Fans hit out at 'paltry' ticket plan for Dublin final
Fans have criticised UEFA’s decision to allocate a "paltry" 50 per cent of tickets for the Europa League final in Dublin to supporters of the two teams involved. The match at the Aviva Stadium could yet be an all-English affair, with quarter-finalists Liverpool and West Ham on opposite sides of the draw.
Islamic State threat won't affect quarter-finals
UEFA insists this week's Champions League quarter-final ties will go ahead as scheduled amid an Islamic State terror threat. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium will host the first leg of the Gunners’ last-eight tie against Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening, while Manchester City are also in action away to Real Madrid. A media outlet linked to the terror group has issued a threat concerning all four of this week’s ties, and European football’s governing body UEFA has now issued a statement on the matter.
Strawbridge makes permanent switch to England staff
England have appointed Andrew Strawbridge to their coaching team on a permanent basis following his spell as a consultant during the Six Nations. Former All Blacks assistant coach Strawbridge spent four weeks working with Steve Borthwick before returning to his native New Zealand during the championship.
Australian fan prosecuted for online abuse of Irish TMO
A rugby fan has faced an Australian magistrates court for abusing an Irish match official on social media during a World Cup match last year, in a decision that has been welcomed by the game's global governing body. New Zealand-born Aaron Isaia pleaded guilty to one count of using a carriage service to menace or harass via online communication at Beenleigh Magistrates Court near Brisbane on Monday.
Finishing third doesn't get you back to Augusta
When it comes to long-term planning for the first Major of this – and every – season, the Ricky Bobby mantra of 'If you're not first, you’re last’ might unusually make some small parcel of sense. Masters winners are invited back to Augusta to compete every year for as long as they please.
Leinster don't feel it's 'now or never'
Josh van der Flier says Leinster don't believe it’s "now or never" in this generation’s bid to add another Investec Champions Cup title to their name. Speaking on RTÉ Sport’s coverage of Leinster’s last-16 win over Leicester, former Ireland and Leinster number 8 Jamie Heaslip suggested another season without a European Cup wouldn’t be reflective of the team’s quality. "It’s now or never for this group, for Leo [Cullen] and his team," he said (below).
Titanic tussle lies in store at Aviva Stadium
The Champions Cup quarter-finalists were decided after an exciting round of knockout games played out last weekend. While there are some thrilling match-ups with new rivalries, old foes meet in Dublin on Saturday evening. Leinster will look to double down on their group win against La Rochelle by putting an end to the hold that Ronan O'Gara's men have on them in the knockout stages in recent years.
Preview: Ireland need attacking courage to upset odds
Eileen Gleeson has a tactical Rubik's Cube to solve. Tonight, the Republic of Ireland welcome reigning European champions England to the Aviva Stadium for a blockbuster Euro 2025 qualifier. It's the first time the countries have met in a women's football international since 1987, when a Kerry Davis goal earned the Lionesses a 1-0 win at Dalymount Park. While Ireland fell to a 1-0 defeat against France last Friday night, England toiled to a 1-1 draw against Sweden.
'There has to be a blanket ban on the pyro'
In an ideal world, the aftermath of Friday's clash between Drogheda United and Shelbourne would have focused on an entertaining night on the pitch and a dramatic ending following Sean Boyd's late equaliser for Damien Duff's current SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders.
McIlroy looking to end his decade-long quest in Augusta
Despite its best efforts, the Tournament of Champions has failed in its efforts to kickstart the PGA Tour season into life. As much of a thrill as it must be for a first-time winner to take the entire entourage on a January jolly to the idyllic Hawaii islands, some very notable names have failed to RSVP to the exclusive invite.
Cork battle back in dour draw with Drogheda
A huge game but not one that is going to determine the season, with 14 games and 42 points still to play for, as Cork and Drogheda played out a 1-1 draw before a crowd of 3,851. The home fans were restless long before the half-time whistle as goal chances were at a premium, though Drogheda did look the more likely team to break the deadlock on a cool, overcast evening on Leeside.
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