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.
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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.
Ligue 1 side Lorient sign Mendy after acquittal
Former Manchester City left-back Benjamin Mendy has signed for Ligue 1 side Lorient on a two-year deal days after being acquitted of rape.
Aussie boss Gustavsson targets specific Irish weaknesses
Australia manager Tony Gustavsson says he has identified critical weaknesses in the Republic of Ireland that his team plan to expose in their World Cup opener on Thursday night.
Aoife Mannion pens new contract at Manchester United
Aoife Mannion has committed her future to Manchester United by signing a contract extension with the Women's Super League club.
Four youngsters primed to shine at the FIFA Women's World Cup
International swansongs will be a major theme during the upcoming FIFA Women's World Cup.
Women's World Cup preview: Ireland join top table as USA start as favourites
Bigger, bolder and breaking new ground, the Women's World Cup kicks off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday and Ireland are straight into the action as they take on one of the host nations in Sydney on the opening day.