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Bench boost eases Farrell's All Black blues
Bench boost eases Farrell's All Black blues Ireland had to rely on a second-half surge to pull away from a tricky Japan side on Saturday with Andy Farrell left to thank his impressive bench.
'We would play them' - FAI clear on Israel stance
'We would play them' - FAI clear on Israel stance FAI president Paul Cooke insists the Republic of Ireland would play Israel if they were pitted against them in any UEFA-mandated competitions.
Cork and the FAI Cup - a complicated history
Cork and the FAI Cup - a complicated history After another fractious season, Cork City are seeking to become the first club to combine FAI Cup glory with relegation from the top flight since Dundalk in 2002.
Too good to enjoy a qualifier? Not a problem for us
Too good to enjoy a qualifier? Not a problem for us English football fans are getting increasingly frustrated by tedious international windows and UEFA are listening - over here, a different spirit prevails.
FAI Cup final preview: Rovers looking to secure legacy
FAI Cup final preview: Rovers looking to secure legacy The biggest day in the domestic soccer calendar has arrived and it's the dominant club of the era, Shamrock Rovers, taking on big outsiders Cork City.