Hart Features as Burnley Draw Europa League Qualifier in Istanbul
August 9, 2018 No Responses

Hart Features as Burnley Draw Europa League Qualifier in Istanbul

New goalkeeper Joe Hart kept a clean sheet on his debut as Burnley left Turkey with a goalless draw against Istanbul Basaksehir in the first leg of their Europa League third qualifying round. The former England number one faced 18...
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Chelsea Seal Deal for Kepa After Courtois Moves to Madrid
August 8, 2018 No Responses

Chelsea Seal Deal for Kepa After Courtois Moves to Madrid

Chelsea have made Kepa Arrizabalaga the world’s most expensive goalkeeper as Maurizio Sarri’s men swiftly moved to replace Real Madrid-bound Thibaut Courtois. Months of speculation surrounding the Belgium goalkeeper came to an end on Wednesday evening when...
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Celtic Held by 10 Man AEK in Champions League
August 8, 2018 No Responses

Celtic Held by 10 Man AEK in Champions League

Celtic’s bid for Champions League football is in grave danger following a 1-1 draw against AEK Athens in the first leg of their third qualifier at Parkhead. Brendan Rodgers’ side came out of the traps with pace and purpose and...
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Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain
August 7, 2018 No Responses

Sexton Announced as Leinster Captain

Jonathan Sexton has been confirmed as the new captain at Leinster. The 33-year old out-half replaces the retired Isa Nacewa. Back-row Rhys Ruddock is the province’s new vice-captain. Head Coach Leo Cullen said: “Johnny is a player and person who...
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Sport Ireland to Get Extra €1.5m For Olympic Preparation After Hockey Success
August 6, 2018 No Responses

Sport Ireland to Get Extra €1.5m For Olympic Preparation After Hockey Success

Sport Ireland is getting an extra €1.5m for Olympic preparation after the success of the Irish ladies hockey team at the World Cup. There were rapturous scenes at Dublin Airport today as Transport, Tourism and Sport minister Shane Ross made...
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Irish Women Take Silver Medal in Hockey World Cup
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Irish Women Take Silver Medal in Hockey World Cup

The Irish team, the second-lowest ranked country in the competition, upset the odds to reach the last two but were unable to produce a fairy-tale ending at the Lee Valley Hockey Center. Goals from Lidewij Welten, Kelly Jonker, Kitty van...
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United Shot Down by Bayern in Final Pre-Season Friendly
August 5, 2018 No Responses

United Shot Down by Bayern in Final Pre-Season Friendly

Manchester United’s final friendly before the start of the new Premier League season ended in a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich. Javi Martinez scored the only goal at the Allianz Arena, glancing home a second-half header from a corner, while...
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Manchester City defeat Chelsea in The Community Shield
August 5, 2018 No Responses

Manchester City defeat Chelsea in The Community Shield

Manchester City kicked off the campaign with silverware as Sergio Aguero’s double saw off Maurizio Sarri’s undercooked Chelsea in the Community Shield. Continuing where they left off last season, Pep Guardiola’s side dominated from the outset on a swelte...
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McGregor to Make UFC Return in October
August 3, 2018 No Responses

McGregor to Make UFC Return in October

Conor McGregor will take on undefeated lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov in Las Vegas in October. The fight on October 6 marks the Dubliner’s return to the UFC. A feud between Nurmagomedov and McGregor’s associate Artem Lobov led to McGregor...
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Paul O’Connell Joins Stade Francais as Forwards Coach
August 3, 2018 No Responses

Paul O’Connell Joins Stade Francais as Forwards Coach

Paul O’Connell has been confirmed as the new forwards coach at Stade Francais. The former Ireland captain will be working under former Springboks head coach Heyneke Meyer. He will have a familiar face in the dressing room, with his former...
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