Ireland and UK launch joint bid to host Euro 2028

The FAI has confirmed that it will be part of a joint bid with the football associations of Northern Ireland, England, Scotland and Wales to host Euro 2028. The Aviva Stadium and Croke Park are likely to be suggested host venues should the bid be successful.

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Senegal win maiden Africa Cup of Nations title via penalty shootout

Sadio Mane netted the winning spot-kick as Senegal beat Egypt 4-2 on penalties to clinch their first-ever Africa Cup of Nations, after the final ended goalless following extra time.

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Villière hat-trick hands France victory over Italy

A Gabin Villière hat-trick helped France see off a stubborn Italy side 37-10 to get their Guinness Six Nations 2022 campaign off to a winning start in Paris.

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Scotland edge out England to retain Calcutta Cup

Finn Russell kicked a late penalty as Scotland retained the Calcutta Cup in a breathless 20-17 Guinness Six Nations victory against England. The visitors led by seven points with 17 minutes to go but a penalty try and Russell’s penalty cemented another famous Scotland win.

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Cameroon finish third with miraculous comeback against Burkina Faso

In a game that lacked quality but had its fair share of drama, Cameroon did the impossible to turn a topsy-turvy game on its head and beat Bukina Faso on penalties after a 3-3 draw in the bronze medal match at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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