Troy Parrott scored a superb hat-trick as the Republic of Ireland snatched a World Cup play-off place from Hungary’s grasp with a dramatic 3-2 win in Budapest. Parrott cancelled out Daniel Lukacs’ ...

Alexei announced himself as a real prospect for Joe Tizzard with his performance in the Unibet Greatwood Handicap Hurdle at Cheltenham.

Ivana Bacik denied that announcing a 32-county republic as a goal for her party at its national conference on Saturday was a change in policy, or an attempt to appeal to Sinn Fein or its voters.

The Republic of Ireland twice trailed against Hungary at the Puskas Stadium on a night when victory was the only option.

Scotland were booed off at Murrayfield after botching a 21-0 lead in a remarkable 33-24 defeat at the hands of in-form Argentina. The Scots looked to be cruising towards victory after a try from Jack ...

Hopetown railway museum, in Darlington, was transformed as hundreds of visitors donned vintage attire for the first steampunk weekend event.

St James' Park played host to the first Tyne-Wear derby of the season which saw Newcastle continue their winning streak over Sunderland.

Women manager Claire Ditchburn is unbeaten in three games with a win over rivals Sunderland at St James’ Park.

It was a tale of two halves on Tyneside as a sensational debut penalty save from Newcastle keeper Anna Tamminen sparked a Tyne-Wear derby into life that had been threatening to be a forgettable ...

Jude Bellingham came in for his first England start since June and Jarell Quansah was given a senior debut as Thomas Tuchel made seven changes for their final World Cup qualifier in Albania.

Willie Mullins’ six-year-old was a real talent over hurdles, landing the Nathaniel Lacy at Leopardstown before finishing third in the Turners at the Cheltenham Festival and then winning the ...

India’s anti-terror investigating agency said it arrested a man from Indian-controlled Kashmir on suspicion of conspiring with a suicide bomber to carry out a deadly car blast in the capital New Delhi ...