Dublin’s Aviva Stadium will continue to be lit up throughout the month of April as a tribute to Ireland’s healthcare workers who are risking their lives in helping battle COVID-19. The iconic stadium will be lit up in the colours of red and green, the colours of the HSE, every Friday in April between 8.30pm – 10.30pm. Aviva have commissioned …
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RTÉ will show live coverage of the women’s All-Ireland League final for the first time in its history later this year. The news was confirmed today after the IRFU announced that both the men’s and women’s AIL finals will take place at Energia Park in Donnybrook. The women’s final will take place on Sunday, April 26 with the men’s final …
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The IRFU have ruled out any prospect of them acquiring the FAI’s share in the Aviva Stadium. The football association are going through a financial crisis, with liabilities totalling €62m, and have had a request for a bailout of €18m rejected by the government on Wednesday. The FAI also have a debt of €29m on the Aviva Stadium and there …
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He may not want to dwell on it before the game, but Saturday’s encounter with Wales will mark Rory Best’s final game at Lansdowne Road after 14 years. The Ulster talisman made his Ireland debut in the old stadium when he came off the bench against the All-Blacks in November 2005. Since then, he has seen the best, and the …
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Two fans have taken personal injury claims against the IRFU, the governing body of rugby in Ireland, and New Stadium DAC, the company that operates the Aviva Stadium, according to a report in The Times. The two fans have decided to take this action after being struck in the head by a rugby ball in two different games which took …
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Liverpool supporter, Sean Cox, will leave his hospital surroundings for the first time since his attack, to attend a charity football match arranged in his honour. This Friday, April 12, a team of Republic of Ireland legends will face a team of Liverpool legends in the Aviva Stadium to raise money for the Sean Cox Rehabilitation Fund. Mr Cox was …
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Joey Carbery is set for his first return to the Aviva Stadium since leaving Leinster for Munster as both sides name their team for Saturday evening’s interprovincial derby. Johann van Graan has made three changes to his side with Darren Sweetnam, Sammy Arnold and Jean Kleyn all named in the starting 15. ? Team Announcement for #LEIvMUN > Head Coach …
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It may only be the first week of October but every win is vital in the PRO14 as teams look to build up points to ensure they are still competing at the latter end of the season. Having endured much heartbreak with Munster in this competition, CJ Stander is determined to ensure that the club will continue to contest for …
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The IRFU have confirmed the opponents for the Autumn Internationals in 2020 and 2021 as they announce a new broadcasting deal with Channel 4, with Ireland set to take on the All Blacks. Because of the World Cup in Japan next year, there will be no November series but the much-enjoyed competition will return in 2020 with Ireland set to take …
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Irish fans of the Premier League are in for a treat tonight as Arsenal and Chelsea take to the field at Dublin’s Aviva Stadium for a pre-season friendly as part of The International Champions Cup. With two new bosses at the helm in the guise of Unai Emery and Maurizio Sarri, supporters of these clubs, even supporters of rival teams, …
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Liverpool are returning to Dublin this summer for a pre-season friendly at the Aviva Stadium.
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Roy Keane admitted in a recent interview that he has been finding it very difficult to think about next summer’s World Cup 2018 in Russia following his country’s brutal defeat at the hands of Denmark last week. Roy Keane is a man who has experienced the highest highs and lowest lows in every sense of the word during his time …
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Five reasons Ireland should be worried ahead of next month's World Cup play-off versus Denmark.
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The general ticket sale for Ireland's upcoming World Cup play-off against Denmark saw unprecedented levels of demand.
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The general ticket sale for Ireland's upcoming World Cup play-off against Denmark has seen a horde of fans left disappointed.
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Fresh from their remarkable win over Wales in Cardiff on Monday, Ireland are preparing themselves for a playoff against one of Italy, Croatia, Switzerland and Denmark. The Boys in Green are dreaming of a summer in Russia, but one more step lies between themselves and the World Cup. The draw is taking place next Tuesday at 1pm, with the dates also …
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The full Pro14 fixture list has today been revealed on Pro14’s official website, with eager fans now knowing how their teams’ fixtures will pan out. The ground-breaking new format will see two South African teams join the twelve Irish, Welsh, Scottish and Italian teams, with the fourteen teams divided into two conferences of seven. Ulster kick-off the revamped tournament on …
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A packed Aviva was a rare sight for a club game… Wednesday night’s friendly encounter between Manchester United and Sampdoria drew plenty of online coverage. This was unsurprising given the sell-out crowd seated at the Aviva Stadium. A large portion of the social media comments were directed at so-called ‘barstooler’ fans attending the clash. This is an amusing title given …
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