The Irish Times

Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe retires aged 39

Former England international is ninth highest scorer in Premier League history

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 14:20

England v Republic of Ireland – The last six meetings

Tight games between old foes fail to produce a winner across the last 25 years

Wed Nov 11 2020 - 21:28

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

England book their place in Euro 2020 finals

Booing of Joe Gomez a blot on an evening when everything else was close to perfect for England

Thu Nov 14 2019 - 22:41

Champions Celtic lose final Old Firm derby of the season

Rampant Rangers blow away rivals at Ibrox after taking an early lead through Tavernier

Sun May 12 2019 - 14:25

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

Odsonne Edouard’s late winner hands Neil Lennon perfect Celtic return

Round-up: Rangers enjoy four-goal rout of Dundee but Celtic remain eight points clear

Wed Feb 27 2019 - 22:54

Celtic return with a bang as Rangers lose at Kilmarnock

New signings Oliver Burke and Timothy Burke both on target against St Mirren

Wed Jan 23 2019 - 22:12

Hazard comes off bench to see Chelsea through

It was only when Hazard came on with half an hour to go that they looked creative

Wed Dec 19 2018 - 21:55

Agüero convinces Guardiola of his enduring value to City

The prolific striker has adapted his game to meet the demands of the rigorous Catalan coach

Sat Aug 25 2018 - 14:22

Loris Karius at a low ebb after more pre-season errors

‘To those who take joy in seeing other people fail or suffer, I feel for you,’ German goalkeeper said

Mon Jul 23 2018 - 21:29

Wilshere and Hart omitted from England’s World Cup squad

Fabian Delph of Manchester City to be part of Gareth Southgate’s party for Russia

Tue May 15 2018 - 23:00

Joe Hart and Jack Wilshere left out of England World Cup squad

Fabian Delph set to be named in Gareth Southgate’s 23-man party on Wednesday

Tue May 15 2018 - 13:13

Mohamed Salah makes it 40 as Liverpool win again

Egyptian was on target at Anfield in a comprehensive win for Jurgen Klopp’s men

Sat Apr 14 2018 - 19:49

West Ham’s troubles subside as Southampton put to sword

Round-up: Burnley win pushes West Brom closer to drop; Leicester punish Brighton late on; Bournemouth salvage point

Sat Mar 31 2018 - 17:30

Spurs’ favourite Son shines in Mother’s Day victory

Tottenham’s man in form bagged a brace as they put Euro disappointment behind them

Sun Mar 11 2018 - 18:23

The Quorn revolution: The rise of ultra-processed fake meat

Quorn is becoming a billion-dollar business and is part of a booming industry of meat alternatives – but many of these products are far from natural

Wed Feb 14 2018 - 06:00

Harry Kane becomes Spurs’ top Premier League scorer

English striker grabs two in comfortable win at Wembley as Everton lose fourth in a row

Sat Jan 13 2018 - 19:41

Álvaro Morata quells Bournemouth’s late surge at Stamford Bridge

Dan Gosling had looked to have earned extra time with late equaliser

Wed Dec 20 2017 - 22:06

Salah nets again as Liverpool brush aside Bournemouth

Jurgen Klopp’s side manage to jump above Burnley and into the top four after easy win

Sun Dec 17 2017 - 19:01

Manchester United labour to narrow win over Bournemouth

Romelu Lukaku scores only goal in a muted performance on dour night at Old Trafford

Wed Dec 13 2017 - 22:07

Charlie Austin on target in south coast derby draw

Bournemouth’s Ryan Fraser scored opener before Southampton striker reponded

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 16:55

Robbie Brady nets the winner as Burnley move above Spurs

Sean Dyche’s side show no signs of letting up in their impressive run towards Europe

Wed Nov 29 2017 - 21:53

Joe Hart: World-class Kane can lead England to glory

In-form striker has Slovenia in his sights as England bid to seal World Cup finals spot

Tue Oct 03 2017 - 23:00

Jermain Defoe rolls back the years to get Bournemouth rolling

Jordon Ibe plays influential role as Brighton are clawed back by Eddie Howe’s side

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 22:36

Arsenal get back on track against Bournemouth

Danny Welbeck scores a brace as Alexis Sanchez returns to action at the Emirates

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 17:02

Sterling ensures City’s stock rises with last-gasp winner

Winger strikes deep into injury time to break Bournemouth’s resistance

Sat Aug 26 2017 - 14:48

Premier League round-up: Saints finally among the goals

Late penalty sees off West Ham as Leicester, West Brom and Watford win

Sat Aug 19 2017 - 17:47

Premier League team news and statistics

All the latest team news ahead of the first weekend of the Premier League

Fri Aug 11 2017 - 16:49

Sunderland mascot Bradley Lowery dies after long illness

Six-year-old who struck up friendship with Jermain Defoe suffered from neuroblastoma

Fri Jul 07 2017 - 16:53

Grayson’s Sunderland move could have implications for Preston’s Irish

Manager replaces David Moyes and signs three-year deal with Black Cats

Thu Jun 29 2017 - 13:11

John O’Shea remains quiet on Sunderland future

Ireland defender will not discuss club situation until after Austria game

Fri Jun 09 2017 - 18:07