🏉 Rieko Ioane looks set to make his Leinster debut in Saturday’s Champions Cup game against Harlequins at the Aviva Stadium. The New Zealander arrived last Wednesday to begin his six-month loan spell with the province, where he joins fellow All Black Jordie Barrett.

Kellie Brady says her club future is still up in the air as she focuses on making her Republic of Ireland debut against Hungary this weekend. After scoring 26 goals for Athlone Town and claiming both the Golden Boot and Player of the Year, she’s ready for the next step. #VMSport

🗣️“Hopefully no more fourth places or falls.” 🏃🔥World championship finalist Cian McPhillips reflects on his incredible year and looks ahead to 2026 after being named Track Athlete of the Year at the 2025 National Athletic Awards. #VMSport

🏃‍♀️“The talent in Ireland is insane at the moment!” Fresh off being crowned Athlete of the Year at the 2025 National Athletic Awards, world championship silver medallist Kate O’Connor hails Ireland’s rising stars and teases her plans for 2026. #123Awards #IrishAthletics

🗣️ “There were South Africans sitting in front of us saying, ‘Thank you’” Rassie Erasmus says his post-match thumbs-up after South Africa’s 24–13 win — which sparked online backlash — wasn’t mocking Irish fans but a thank you to the South African crowd. 👍🏉

Tara O’Hanlon says she’s taking things “one step at a time” after returning to the Republic of Ireland squad following two injury-hit years. The defender, who last played for Ireland in 2023, is back as Ireland prepare for a behind-closed-doors friendly with Hungary. ⚽ #VMSport

🗣️“I didn’t care much who the opponent would be.” 🔥 Heimir Hallgrímsson reacts as Ireland draw the Czech Republic in the World Cup play-off semi-final. Win that, and the playoff final is coming home to Dublin.  #VMSportIE

⚽📣 A quick reminder: you can see who the Republic of Ireland will face in the World Cup playoffs from midday. We’ll have live coverage of the draw from Zurich on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media Two! #VMSportie

🥊 Zaur Antia has stepped down as Head Coach of the Irish Athletic Boxing Association after 22 years in the role. The Georgian coach, regarded as the “Godfather of Irish Boxing”, guided Irish fighters to ten Olympic medals, including golds for Kellie Harrington and Katie Taylor.

😭 Boohoo Ronaldo: Ireland’s Viral Cry Baby Fan Moment Takes Off!  Cristiano Ronaldo mocked Dara O’Shea with a crying gesture, only for his yellow to be upgraded to red seconds later. Irish fan Chris Hernon went viral for his reaction.

😭 Boohoo Ronaldo: Ireland’s Viral Cry Baby Fan Moment Takes Off!  Cristiano Ronaldo mocked Dara O’Shea with a crying gesture, only for his yellow to be upgraded to red seconds later. Irish fan Chris Hernon went viral for his reaction.

🗣️"It's something we worked on during the week - and I didn't get it right once." Liam Scales, who set up Troy Parrott’s opener, says Ireland can enjoy the 2–0 win over Portugal but must stay focused for Sunday’s qualifier against Hungary.

⚽ Ireland Keep the World Cup Dream Alive! Ireland stunned Portugal 2-0 in a massive World Cup qualifier as Troy Parrott struck twice and Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off for elbowing Dara O’Shea. Beat Hungary on Sunday and Ireland are into a playoff for next year’s World Cup.

🗣️ “It has to be a positive mindset.” Ireland's Josh Cullen says the team must approach Thursday’s crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier against Portugal with confidence, not an underdog mentality. #LOI

🗣️ "This was always a dream of mine, to do it for my grandfather" Kevin O'Toole embraces his Republic of Ireland call-up ahead of Thursday’s crucial World Cup qualifier against Portugal.  #LOI

Your favourite rugby tournament isn’t going anywhere! 🏉 The Men’s Six Nations will be free to air on Virgin Media Television for the next 4 years! 🙌 #sixnations #guinnessm6n

We are delighted to confirm our next two live League of Ireland fixtures! Drogheda United v St Pat's next Friday in the race for Europe! Plus a Munster Derby on the 29th at Turner's Cross!

Can Seani Maguire inspire a Cork survival this season?

Could we see another Owen Elding special tonight? 🚀

ICYMI ⚡️ Orla Comerford took victory in the 100m Mixed Para race in the Eugene Diamond League at the Pre Classic on Saturday in Oregon with a 12.14. It's the second year in a row the Dubliner has won the race. 🇮🇪 #EugeneDL #PreClassic #IrishAthletics #Sprinting @ParalympicsIRE  |  @irishathletics

"I trained against them in that training match. They definitely shocked us that day. After we trained, we knew they were going to do well in the World Cup." Jimmy O'Brien on when Portugal gave Ireland a bit of a scare in a training game ahead of the 2023 Rugby World Cup. #IrishRugby #SomosLobos

The table after tonight. A good night for Derry, Drogheda and Shelbourne.

FT at Richmond Park. Little by little this game got better, but alas, no wonderwall.

𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 🚨🏉 Virgin Media Television is delighted to announce it will broadcast both of Ireland's summer tour fixtures against Georgia and Portugal on Virgin Media Play and Virgin Media One.

𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 🚨 Shelbourne have confirmed Damien Duff's departure from the club. Duff informed the club and the players of his decision this morning.

The standings after tonight. Shamrock Rovers move even further ahead at the top.

FT in Tallaght. Another big win for Shamrock Rovers with Graham Burke, Jack Byrne and Aaron Greene all left on the bench.

HT in Tallaght and Shamrock Rovers are cruising with two goals from 16-year-old Michael Noonan.

Settle in. We are live.

FT at Dalymount Park! Bohs bounce into the mid-season break with a big big win! #LOI

Last game before the break! 🏖 Our live game is 3rd vs 4th at Dalymount Park! See you at 7.30pm. #LOI

The table after tonight. Shamrock Rovers push further ahead.  Seriously tight in the battle of 9th vs 10th too! #LOI

The match stats from Inchicore.  #LOI

FT at Richmond Park. Conan Noonan's late goal secures a point for Waterford. Another tough night for St Pat's who slip further away from the top of the table.

HT at Richmond Park.  St Pat's lead after a Mason Melia inspired comeback after going behind early! #LOI

Podge Amond still putting them away. 👏 #LOI

Huge night ahead in Inchicore! #LOI

Massive night ahead.  #LOI

If you missed any of our post-match coverage of Shelbourne v Drogheda United last night, you can watch it in full on our YouTube -

The table after tonight. Shamrock Rovers are sending messages! #LOI

The match stats at Tolka Park.  #LOI

FT at Tolka Park. More points dropped by the champions. Decent result for Drogheda! #LOI

Scoreless at the break at Tolka Park.  #LOI

6th vs 5th. Big points on the line. See you at 7.30pm! #LOI

FT at Dalymount Park.  Did someone say title contenders? 👀 #LOI

Will the Moose be let loose tonight?  #LOI

Next fixtures locked in! 🔒 It's set to be a sizzling summer in the Premier Division! 🔥 #LOI

The table after tonight... #LOI

FT in Tallaght and it's a comfortable win for Shamrock Rovers!  #LOI

Scoreless in Tallaght at the break. #LOI