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Now for the most watched Irish sporting event of the year, starring Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
When Ireland host India in Belfast on Friday, all eyes will be on a teenage prodigy who is the focus of unprecedented excitement in the world’s biggest cricket nation
Sami Bishti captains side as Ireland under-20s name team for England clash
World Cup 2026, Day 14: Scotland’s Clarke rages; Neymar makes his bow; Czech Republic heading home
Brazil happy to live out Neymar fantasies as Scotland endure defensive nightmares
Ciarán Murphy: Nobody gave me a cleaning out like the late, great Paul Clancy
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GAELIC GAMES
‘Look at Dublin’s best 15, it’s a match for anyone’: John Small’s high praise for Dublin football debutants
Championship debutant Charlie McMorrow has been ‘excellent’, says the former intercounty star
‘I think it’s bananas’: Former Limerick hurler Séamus Flanagan on the hurling championship format
‘To not have Tipperary and Waterford hurling in June, it’s criminal’
All-Ireland semi-final draw will take place at Croke Park following Dublin v Galway quarter-final
There is only one scenario where a draw would not be required to decide who faces who in the last four
Tactical analysis: How to use an extra man in Gaelic football
Tributes paid as Galway two-time All-Ireland winner Paul Clancy dies aged 49
Dublin and Galway set for Sunday showdown as quarter-finalists all given seven-day turnarounds
All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw: Kerry to play Tyrone on Saturday, Dublin to play Galway on Sunday
RUGBY
Australian utility back Will Harrison joins Munster on one-year deal
The 26-year-old arrives from Japanese side Kinetsu Liners
Four of the most likely candidates to replace Leo Cullen at Leinster next summer
Ronan O’Gara’s expiring La Rochelle contract would make for a smooth transition despite the Munster links, while former player Felipe Contempomi would be popular
Leo Cullen will leave Leinster head coach role at the end of next season
Former Ireland international will depart after 12 years in the role at the conclusion of 2026/27 season
‘I still made loads of errors’: Sam Prendergast sidesteps praise after redemptive performance
Ireland’s new faces: Who are the three players ready to shine in the Nations Championship?
Caelan Doris and Tommy O’Brien ruled out of Ireland’s opening Nations Championship games
Munster’s Oli Jager retires ‘with immediate effect’ on medical grounds
SOCCER
World Cup: Switzerland top group with Bosnia and Herzegovina likely to progress
The Swiss beat hosts Canada, while Bosnia beat Qatar to reach four points in Group B
Bukayo Saka may start against Panama but Tuchel wary of pressuring him
England coach hopeful winger ‘is good to go’ on Saturday
Five breakout World Cup stars who have excelled in North America
Johan Manzambi’s rise to stardom has been similar to Michael Owen
‘I relax when I see a player go flat out’: Fifa signs Dundalk grass expert for World Cup
England given reality check by stubborn Ghana to leave group in the balance
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his goal drought as rampant Portugal outclass Uzbekistan
Pundit apologises for racist comments during World Cup coverage on Serbian TV
GOLF
Tiger Woods returns to introduce golf’s two-tier PGA Tour shake-up from 2028
Woods was making his first public appearance since his DUI charge in March
Wyndham Clark fights off all comers including hostile New York crowd to win second US Open
32-year-old American completes one-stroke win over compatriot Sam Burns at Shinnecock Hills
US Open: Rory McIlroy throws caution to the wind but finds little reward in final round
Northern Irishman finishes with a round of 73 for an overall six-over 286
RACING
Unclear whether HRI and IHRB will meet Maurice Regan over controversial claims
Newtown Anner owner wants examination of starting procedures by both of racing’s ruling bodies
Major Irish hopes in Hardwicke Stakes that looks Group One in all but name
Ryan Moore opts for Japan’s Satono Reve in battle of top international sprinters at Royal Ascot
Precise overcomes poor start to finish a Coronation winner at Royal Ascot
Aidan O’Brien reaches six winners for Royal Ascot week as Causeway lands King Edward VII Stakes
MORE SPORT
Olympian Ciarán Ó Lionáird remembered for talent and compassion at funeral Mass
‘Those fortunate enough to know him will remember his generosity, his laughter and his ability to bring people together’
India’s Sooryavanshi (15) to get his own changing room against Ireland due to safeguarding rules
Teen sensation will have to change away from team-mates this weekend given safeguarding rules
‘I have been lucky enough to achieve more than I ever imagined’ - Ireland sprinter Phil Healy retires
The ‘Bandon Bullet’ represented her country at two Olympic Games and won a European relay silver medal in 2024
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