Preview: Ireland poised to play role of spoil sports
The Republic of Ireland landed in Sydney on Wednesday morning for the game of their lives.
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Huge Champions League shock means Ferencvaros up next for Shamrock Rovers in Conference League
Shamrock Rovers' European week has gone from bad to worse as one of the biggest shocks in recent qualifying history means they will play Hungarian side Ferencvaros in the Europa Conference League second round.
Saudi side Al Ahli sign Riyad Mahrez from Manchester City for £30m
Manchester City have accepted a bid worth up to £30m for Riyad Mahrez from Saudi Arabian club Al Ahli.
Australia v Republic of Ireland: All you need to know
Women's World Cup Australia v Republic of Ireland, kick-off 11am Irish time
Rooney tells Maguire and Greenwood to leave United
Former Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney has told both Harry Maguire and Mason Greenwood to leave Old Trafford.
Brendan Rodgers looks on the bright side after Celtic defeat in the Land of the Rising Sun
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers was keen to take the positives from a 6-4 defeat to Yokohama F Marinos in the opening game of his side's pre-season tour of Japan.
Treaty-Cork FAI Cup game deferred to Saturday
Friday's Sports Direct Men's FAI Cup first round fixture between Treaty United and Cork City at the Markets Field has been deferred until Saturday afternoon on compassionate grounds, the governing body confirmed this afternoon.
World Cup podcast: Moment of truth for Girls in Green
Anthony Pyne and Emma Duffy of the42.ie join Mikey Stafford to preview Ireland's historic World Cup bow against co-hosts Australia.