The Irish Times

Rangers end tough week with Scottish Cup glory after extra-time win over Hearts

Subs Ryan Jack and Scott Wright seal first Scottish Cup win since 2009

Sat May 21 2022 - 18:05

Northern Ireland get qualifying campaign on track with big win in Lithuania

Peacock-Farrell makes vital penalty save as Lavery and Ballard score first international goals

Thu Sept 02 2021 - 22:22

Baraclough urges Northern Ireland’s young guns to shine after Dallas blow

Victory over Lithuania looks essential after claiming only one point from first two games

Wed Sept 01 2021 - 21:40

Rangers’ Champions League dreams shattered by 10-man Malmö

Rangers had taken an early lead through Alfredo Morelos at Ibrox

Tue Aug 10 2021 - 22:56

Baraclough selects mix of youth and experience in Northern Ireland squad

Liverpool’s Conor Bradley has been handed his first senior Northern Ireland call-up

Wed May 26 2021 - 10:54

Bailey Peacock-Farrell earns point for Northern Ireland with brilliant late save

Ian Baraclough’s side dominate Bulgaria but again struggle to make impact up front

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 22:06

Davis aiming to crown record-breaking caps appearance with a vital win

Northern Ireland boss Baraclough accepts clash with Bulgaria a must-win fixture

Wed Mar 31 2021 - 06:00

Northern Ireland slip to Windsor friendly defeat to USA

Niall McGinn’s brilliant strike comes too late as Ian Baraclough’s side go down to defeat

Sun Mar 28 2021 - 19:41

Northern Ireland savour shoot-out win to set up Slovakia clash

Bailey Peacock-Farrell and Liam Boyce prove the heroes on a great night in Sarajevo

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 23:30

Steven Davis and Northern Ireland looking for a good night in Sarajevo

Captain will make a record 120th appearance in playoff against Bosnia and Herzegovina

Thu Oct 08 2020 - 06:00

Jonny Evans expected to be fit for Northern Ireland playoff clash

Leicester defender took a knock in the defeat to West Ham but says he’s ready to play

Mon Oct 05 2020 - 15:37

Haaland and Sørloth grab doubles in Norway’s Windsor rout

Ian Baraclough’s makeshift defence give up three goals inside the first 20 minutes

Mon Sept 07 2020 - 21:52

Rangers beat Hamilton with Alfredo Morelos left on the bench

Lille target was left out of the team as Ianis Hagi and James Tavernier both scored goals

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 19:50

Ian Baraclough picks his first squad as Northern Ireland manager

Oxford midfielder Mark Sykes has switched his allegiance to the Republic of Ireland

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 11:21

Rangers lose more ground on Celtic after Aberdeen draw

Steven Gerrard’s side draw at Ibrox to make it five points lost inside a week

Sat Feb 01 2020 - 17:32

Rangers break Parkhead duck with thunderous win over Celtic

Alfredo Morelos sent off at the death as Bhoys finally lose a home Old Firm league match

Sun Dec 29 2019 - 15:07

Fraser Forster the Hampden hero as Celtic break Rangers hearts

Christopher Jullien’s late winner gives Bhoys their 10th consecutive domestic trophy

Sun Dec 08 2019 - 17:34

All to play for as Irish football embarks on a potentially pivotal new decade

Things are in flux on the island and it’s hard to know what shape the game will be in by 2030

Sat Nov 23 2019 - 06:00

O’Neill ready to take another step up

Northern Ireland face Germany in final Euro 2020 qualifier

Mon Nov 18 2019 - 20:01

Northern Ireland bounce back against Czechs

Friendly win provides a tonic after late defeat against the Netherlands

Mon Oct 14 2019 - 20:43

Northern Ireland believe pressure is on Germany and Holland in qualifying group

O’Neill’s side have given themselves the best chance against the two heavyweights after winning their first four games in the group

Sun Sept 08 2019 - 18:52

Celtic must wait for title after Rangers beat Abderdeen

James Tavernier’s double sees his side exact a measure of revenge for Scottish Cup defeat

Sun Apr 28 2019 - 17:29

Kilmarnock hold Rangers to frustrating draw

Steven Gerrard’s team could go 10 points behind Celtic if the Hoops win on Sunday

Sat Mar 16 2019 - 17:39

Chelsea’s lack of a cutting edge shown up by Southampton

Saints goalkeeper Angus Gunn enjoys memorable debut at Stamford Bridge

Wed Jan 02 2019 - 22:08

Leicester sink Saints on penalties to reach League Cup last eight

Southampton beaten in shootout in a fixture rearranged due to helicopter crash

Tue Nov 27 2018 - 22:40

Michael O’Neill: Nations League relegation is not a setback

‘We were disappointed to lose the games but I’m not devastated or despondent’

Sat Nov 17 2018 - 14:42

Darren Randolph proves vital backstop to deny northern raiders

Republic of Ireland goalkeeper pulls off a number of quality saves to deny Northern Ireland

Thu Nov 15 2018 - 22:34

Irish soccer was built on skill and not teams of giants

Jimmy McIlroy's innovation captured the tradition of brains over brawn in Irish soccer

Sat Oct 27 2018 - 11:30

O’Neill unhappy with Lafferty withdrawal but insists door remains open

Striker cites an Achilles injury but Rangers said they were happy for player to travel

Fri Oct 12 2018 - 01:00

Michael O’Neill: globalisation of British football has left Irish leagues behind

‘The Irish League still has the same format: two nights training and a game on Saturday.'

Sat Oct 06 2018 - 06:00

Paul Smyth makes instant impression on Northern Ireland debut

QPR winger hits late winner against South Korea four minutes after coming on

Sat Mar 24 2018 - 16:34

Southampton make hay as Everton’s misery increases

David Unsworth’s spell as caretaker reaches new low as Toffees concede four at St Mary’s

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 16:01

Northern Ireland to tap into winning mindset for Switzerland clash

Michael O’Neill: ‘We respect Switzerland but will do everything to get to World Cup finals’

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 19:32

Brighton and Southampton all square on the south coast

Glenn Murray on target again to earn Seagulls a point after Steven Davis opener

Sun Oct 29 2017 - 16:03