National sport

Iran ‘will play at the World Cup’ despite ongoing conflict – Gianni Infantino

Iran ‘will play at the World Cup’ despite ongoing conflict – Gianni Infantino

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

The US and Israel launched air strikes on Iran on February 28TH, with Iran retaliating with strikes on Israel and Middle East nations hosting US military bases.
Tottenham confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as new boss on five-year deal

Tottenham confirm appointment of Roberto De Zerbi as new boss on five-year deal

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

The Italian is tasked with keeping Spurs in the top flight.
Report: Tiger Woods blames distracted driving for crash

Report: Tiger Woods blames distracted driving for crash

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

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RG Snyman out for the season after rupturing ACL

RG Snyman out for the season after rupturing ACL

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

It means Snyman will miss Leinster's last-16 clash in the Champions Cup against Edinburgh, as well as their URC run-in. 
Roberto De Zerbi reaches agreement in principle to become Tottenham head coach

Roberto De Zerbi reaches agreement in principle to become Tottenham head coach

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

The Italian is tasked with keeping Spurs in the top flight.
No managerial change ‘at the moment’ as Newcastle address pressure on Eddie Howe

No managerial change ‘at the moment’ as Newcastle address pressure on Eddie Howe

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Hopkinson was speaking as the club released their latest financial figures.
Dara O’Shea urges Ireland to use World Cup disappointment for Euro 2028 campaign

Dara O’Shea urges Ireland to use World Cup disappointment for Euro 2028 campaign

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Ireland face North Macedonia in Dublin in a friendly on Tuesday still hurting from the knowledge that they were four minutes away from hosting Denmark instead
Tottenham close in on Roberto De Zerbi as talks reach advanced stage

Tottenham close in on Roberto De Zerbi as talks reach advanced stage

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

The Italian had been expected to wait until the summer to assess his options after he left Marseille in February.
Tuesday’s briefing: De Zerbi deal close and Tuchel plays down Arsenal withdrawals

Tuesday’s briefing: De Zerbi deal close and Tuchel plays down Arsenal withdrawals

Tue, 31 Mar, 2026

Cardiff saw their negligence claim against Nantes dismissed.
Cardiff City lose compensation claim against Nantes over death of Emiliano Sala

Cardiff City lose compensation claim against Nantes over death of Emiliano Sala

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

The tribunal ruled the Welsh club should pay Nantes more than £400,000 after it lost its compensation claim on Monday.
Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were ‘desperate’ to play for England – Thomas Tuchel

Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka were ‘desperate’ to play for England – Thomas Tuchel

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

The Arsenal pair were among the players to withdraw due to injury before Tuesday’s friendly against Japan.
Man wins five-figure payout from Celtic over historic abuse claims, says lawyer

Man wins five-figure payout from Celtic over historic abuse claims, says lawyer

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

The legal action was led by Digby Brown Solicitors.
Toto Wolff says Christian Horner may find Formula One return hard to come by

Toto Wolff says Christian Horner may find Formula One return hard to come by

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

Horner, 52, is exploring a way back to the paddock after he was sacked as Red Bull team principal following last July’s British Grand Prix.
Matchgoing Premier League fans overwhelmingly against VAR – survey

Matchgoing Premier League fans overwhelmingly against VAR – survey

Mon, 30 Mar, 2026

The poll of nearly 8,000 match-going supporters shows strong opposition to the technology.
Leicester boss Geoff Parling apologises after pre-match clash with Craig Doyle

Leicester boss Geoff Parling apologises after pre-match clash with Craig Doyle

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Parling acknowledged it “wasn’t appropriate for viewers to see” him confronting Doyle.
GAA: Donegal outclass Kerry to claim Division 1 title

GAA: Donegal outclass Kerry to claim Division 1 title

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Donegal are the National Football League Division 1 champions for just the second time in their history
Igor Tudor leaves role as Tottenham head coach after seven games

Igor Tudor leaves role as Tottenham head coach after seven games

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Igor Tudor’s reign as Spurs interim head coach only lasted four matches.
Sunday sport: Meath are Division 2 champions, Kerry face Donegal in Division One final

Sunday sport: Meath are Division 2 champions, Kerry face Donegal in Division One final

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

The scoreline finished Meath 1-22 to Cork's 2-17
One thing after the other – frustrations build for George Russell in Japan

One thing after the other – frustrations build for George Russell in Japan

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

Kimi Antonelli won his second successive race at Sunday’s Japanese Grand Prix, with Mercedes team-mate Russell in fourth.
Moses Itauma knows he must bide his time for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Moses Itauma knows he must bide his time for Oleksandr Usyk fight

Sun, 29 Mar, 2026

“There’s a pecking order that obviously I’ve got to respect,” Itauma said following his win against Jermaine Franklin.

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