Spainâ€™s not-so-secret weapon

Last update: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 15:22 | By: Stephen Timmons

Francesc ‘Cesc’ Fabregas could finish as one of the top players at this summer’s World Cup in South Africa – provided he’s fit to play.

North Korea hope to repeat history

Last update: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 15:21 | By: Stephen Timmons

When North Korea – who play international soccer as Korea DPR – qualified for their first and only World Cup appearance in 1966, they made quite an impact in spite of being given very little hope of success. Forty-four years on, and public opinion gives them pretty much the same chance in South Africa.

Special needs sports day is a great success

Last update: Thursday, May 27, 2010, 15:21 | By: Stephen Timmons

The Champions League and Heineken Cup finals may have had all the attention last weekend, but the annual sports festival for adults with intellectual disabilities took pride of place in the hearts of everyone at Ballybough Community Centre.

Boys from Brazil the ones to watch

Last update: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 12:40 | By: Stephen Timmons

Only a few short weeks ago, Brazil regained the top spot in the Fifa World Rankings, ousting Spain from their five-month reign.

Gearing up for the World Cup

Last update: Thursday, May 20, 2010, 12:39 | By: Fiona Coghlan

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Bafana Bafana take on the world

Last update: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 12:58 | By: Stephen Timmons

South Africa’s national football association did not become a member of Fifa until 1992 – when the last vestiges of the apartheid regime were finally being swept away. Consequently they haven’t had as much experience as others on the international stage, but in their brief soccer history, Bafana Bafana (as the national team are affectionately known) have made big strides.

The power of soccer in Africa

Last update: Thursday, May 13, 2010, 12:57 | By: Ukachukwu Okorie

Sitting in a bar in downtown Owerri recently, I waited with a few friends to watch the much-awaited Champions League game between Inter Milan and Barcelona. While sipping my palm wine from the traditional keg, I took in the exciting debate going on among the numerous fans around us. But why the fascination and excitement about a match taking place far away in Europe, between European clubs?

Soccer summer kicks off with mini World Cup

Last update: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 13:32 | By: Catherine Reilly

THE WORLD CUP came early last weekend, with a multi-nationality soccer tournament staged by the Africa Centre in Dublin.

Bohs shut out Rock in final

Last update: Thursday, May 6, 2010, 13:31 | By: Fiona Coghlan

Fiona Coghlan's Rugby Diary What a season for UL Bohs RFC ladies’ team, winning every domestic trophy that we could! Having beaten Blackrock in the previous AIL cup final, we knew this last match would be a completely different task as they welcomed back numerous frontline internationals.

Slain teenâ€™s former team condemns â€˜racist abuseâ€™

Last update: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 11:27 | By: Catherine Reilly

A DUBLIN SOCCER team that counted slain teenager Toyosi Shitta-bey in its ranks will ask the North Dublin Schoolboys League (NDSL) to send an official to all its games because of reoccurring racist abuse.

Blackrock pose a challenge

Last update: Thursday, April 22, 2010, 11:26 | By: Fiona Coghlan

After a month of not playing any matches, I couldn’t wait to get back on the pitch last weekend for the All Ireland League semi-final.

UL Bohs head to the final

Last update: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 13:05 | By: Fiona Coghlan

We had a full week off following the Six Nations, but one in which we were not allowed to participate in any physical activity. It was a bit strange not to be doing anything, and also boring. But I suppose our bodies need some rest before we head into preparations for the World Cup.

Premier League: itâ€™s crunch time

Last update: Thursday, April 8, 2010, 13:04 | By: Eoin Reynolds

On 16 May 2009, Manchester United clinched their third consecutive Premier League title with a goalless draw against Arsenal. That title race went all the way to the last day of the season – are we in store for a similar spectacle this year?

Strong finish to câ€™ship

Last update: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 12:18 | By: Fiona Coghlan

Fiona Coghlan's Rugby Diary The Six Nations championship is now over, and we finish a decent third place. Although we ended with the same number of points as France, they get second place on points difference.

Social change through the â€˜beautiful gameâ€™

Last update: Thursday, March 25, 2010, 12:17 | By: Des Tomlinson

Des Tomlinson: On The Ball As preparations for the Fifa World Cup in South Africa draw to a conclusion, the country has been transformed, with widespread upgrades and brand new stadiums rising from the earth to host world soccer’s flagship tournament.

Taking on the champs

Last update: Thursday, March 11, 2010, 10:49 | By: Fiona Coghlan

Fiona Coghlan's Rugby Diary We are at the halfway point of this year’s Six Nations championship, and we are sitting fourth in the table with one win and two losses. This leaves us with two colossal games to play at home, against Wales and Scotland.

Soccer clubs rewarded for integration efforts

The Minister for Integration has called for the “important” work of sport in the area to continue.

Hard knocks in France

Last update: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 10:59 | By: Fiona Coghlan

Fiona Coghlan's Rugby Diary After the second game of the Six Nations campaign, we are not where we would have hoped. We targeted the French game with laser precision, as we had never beaten France on their home turf. We knew it would be a tough task, as France always play well at home, and we were going to receive the backlash of their loss to Scotland the previous week.

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