From football and rugby to GAA Rounders, athletics, golf, tennis and Aussie Rules, there is a packed week of live sport ahead across Irish television and streaming platforms.

SportsNewsIreland has pulled together the key live events from Tuesday through Sunday, including European football, international rugby, the GAA Rounders All-Ireland Finals and more than 100 live club GAA matches available across Clubber, StreamSport and other streaming services.

Tuesday

• 6:00pm — South Africa v New Zealand — Sky Sports Action
• 8:00pm — LASK v Celtic — Premier Sports
• 8:00pm — Glint v GNK Dynamo — Virgin Media Two
• 8:00pm — Valencia v Real Betis — Premier Sports 2

Wednesday

• 8:00pm — Real Madrid v Real Sociedad — Premier Sports
• 8:00pm — Lyon v Fenerbahçe — RTÉ2
• 8:00pm — Viking v NEC — Virgin Media Two

Thursday

• 5:00pm — Champions League Draw — Virgin Media Two
• 7:00pm — Diamond League Athletics — Virgin Media Two

Friday

• 10:40am — Bulldogs v Collingwood — Aussie Rules Playoffs — TNT Sports
• 8:00pm — Drogheda v Dundalk — Virgin Media Two

Saturday

• 10:40am — Melbourne v Carlton — Aussie Rules Playoffs — TNT Sports
• 12:30pm — Liverpool v Nottingham Forest — TNT Sports 1
• 1:00pm — Sandown Racing — Virgin Media One
• 3:00pm — Bournemouth v Everton — Premier Sports
• 4:10pm — South Africa v New Zealand
• 4:30pm — Leinster v Munster — Women’s Interpros Rugby — TG4 YouTube
• 5:00pm — Texas v North Carolina — TG4
• 8:00pm — Argentina v Australia — Sky Sports+

Sunday

• 11:00am — St Kieran’s v St Senan’s — Junior All-Ireland Final, GAA Rounders — TG4 YouTube
• 11:00am — US Open Tennis — Sky Sports
• 1:00pm — Galway City Rapparees v Elphin — Intermediate All-Ireland Final, GAA Rounders — TG4 YouTube
• 1:00pm — Chelsea v Brighton — Sky Sports
• 2:00pm — Irish Women’s Open Golf — RTÉ2
• 3:30pm — Breaffy v Limekiln — Senior All-Ireland Final, GAA Rounders — TG4 YouTube
• 4:30pm — Manchester United v Ipswich — Sky Sports
• 7:00pm — PGA Tour Golf — Sky Sports

A Huge Week of Live Sport

Whether your sport is football, rugby, GAA, GAA Rounders, tennis, golf, athletics, horse racing or Aussie Rules, there is plenty to watch across the week.

Keep up with SportsNewsIreland for the latest sports news, previews, analysis, results and coverage from Ireland and around the world.

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Live Sport This Weekend: GAA, FIFA World Cup, Rugby, Royal Ascot, US Open golf and Queen’s Club

Sports fans are in for another packed weekend of live action, with GAA Championship fixtures, FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, rugby finals and semi-finals, Royal Ascot, US Open  and Queen’s Club tennis all available across TV and streaming platforms.

The weekend schedule includes major All-Ireland SFC and SHC fixtures, Tailteann Cup action, FIFA World Cup games live on RTÉ2, the Gallagher Premiership Rugby final, French Top 14 semi-finals, Royal Ascot on Virgin Media One and the Queen’s Club men’s singles final.

Friday 19 June

• 19:25 – Kildare v Tyrone, All-Ireland Minor Football Semi-Final – TG4
• 19:30 – Leinster v Bulls – URC Final
• 20:00 – USA v Australia, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 20:05 – Toulouse v Racing 92, Top 14 Semi-Final – Premier Sports 2
• 23:00 – Scotland v Morocco, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 01:30 – Brazil v Haiti, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 04:00 – Turkey v Paraguay, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2

Saturday 20 June

• 09:45 – Adult Handball Semi-Finals – Spórt TG4 YouTube
• 12:50 – Donegal v Mayo, Munster SFC Round 3 – TG4
• 12:55 – Tyrone v Meath, Leinster SFC Round 3 – Spórt TG4 YouTube
• 14:00 – Barbarians v South Africa, Rugby Test Match – Premier Sports 2
• 14:45 – Armagh v Waterford, Ulster SFC Round 3 – TG4
• 14:55 – Tipperary v Kildare, Leinster SFC Round 3 – Spórt TG4 YouTube
• 15:00 – Down v Fermanagh, Tailteann Cup – RTÉ2
• 15:00 – Northampton v Exeter Chiefs, Gallagher Premiership Final – ITV4 / TNT Sports 1
• 15:45 – Cork v Derry, All-Ireland Minor Football Semi-Final – TG4 Player
• 16:00 – Kerry v Armagh, All-Ireland SFC – GAA+
• 17:00 – Offaly v Wicklow, Tailteann Cup – RTÉ News
• 17:00 – South Africa v AUNZ Invitational XV, Rugby Test Match – Premier Sports 2
• 18:00 – Netherlands v Sweden, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 18:15 – Mayo v Meath, All-Ireland SFC – GAA+
• 19:00 – Clare v Dublin, All-Ireland SHC – RTÉ1 / GAA+
• 19:25 – Kildare v Tyrone, All-Ireland Minor Football Semi-Final – TG4
• 20:05 – Montpellier v Stade Français, Top 14 Semi-Final – Premier Sports 1
• 21:00 – Germany v Ivory Coast, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 01:00 – Ecuador v Curaçao, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 05:00 – Tunisia v Japan, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2

Sunday 21 June

• 13:15 – Dublin v Donegal, All-Ireland SFC – RTÉ1
• 13:20 – Queen’s Club Men’s Singles Final – BBC One Northern Ireland HD
• 15:30 – Cork v Offaly, All-Ireland SHC – RTÉ1 / GAA+
• 16:00 – Monaghan v Westmeath, All-Ireland SFC – GAA+
• 17:00 – Spain v Saudi Arabia, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• All day – US Open Golf
• 20:00 – Belgium v Iran, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 23:00 – Uruguay v Cape Verde, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2
• 02:00 – New Zealand v Egypt, FIFA World Cup 2026 – RTÉ2

Royal Ascot Live on Virgin Media One

Royal Ascot continues from Wednesday to Saturday, with live coverage each day from 1:30pm to 6:30pm on Virgin Media One.

FIFA World Cup 2026 on RTÉ2

The FIFA World Cup 2026 continues throughout the weekend, with all listed matches live on RTÉ2. Key fixtures include USA v Australia, Scotland v Morocco, Brazil v Haiti, Netherlands v Sweden, Germany v Ivory Coast, Spain v Saudi Arabia and Belgium v Iran.

Weekend Highlights

• Dublin v Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC
• Clare v Dublin and Cork v Offaly in the All-Ireland SHC
• Northampton v Exeter Chiefs in the Gallagher Premiership Final
• Toulouse v Racing 92 and Montpellier v Stade Français in the Top 14 semi-finals
• Queen’s Club Men’s Singles Final
• Royal Ascot live on Virgin Media One
• FIFA World Cup 2026 matches live on RTÉ2

SportsNewsIreland.com will continue to provide live sport listings, fixtures, previews, TV information and match coverage throughout the weekend.

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Live Sport This Weekend: FIFA World Cup, GAA Championship, Rugby Play-Offs and Formula 1 Headline Packed Schedule

Sports fans have a packed weekend ahead with the FIFA World Cup, All-Ireland Football Championship, Ladies Football Championship, Premiership Rugby semi-finals, Top 14 play-offs and Formula 1 all live on television.

The action begins on Thursday evening with Mexico taking on South Africa in the FIFA World Cup before building towards a huge weekend featuring Tyrone v Mayo, Kildare v Kerry, Brazil v Morocco, Northampton v Leicester, Bath v Exeter and the Spanish Grand Prix.

FIFA World Cup (RTÉ2)

• Thursday 11 June – Mexico v South Africa (20:00)
• Friday 12 June – South Korea v Czechia (03:00)
• Friday 12 June – Canada v Bosnia (20:00)
• Saturday 13 June – USA v Paraguay (02:00)
• Saturday 13 June – Qatar v Switzerland (20:00)
• Saturday 13 June – Brazil v Morocco (23:00)
• Sunday 14 June – Haiti v Scotland (02:00)
• Sunday 14 June – Australia v Türkiye (05:00)
• Sunday 14 June – Germany v Curaçao (18:00)
• Sunday 14 June – Netherlands v Japan (21:00)
• Monday 15 June – Ivory Coast v Ecuador (00:00)
• Monday 15 June – Sweden v Tunisia (03:00)
• Monday 15 June – Spain v Cape Verde (17:00)
• Monday 15 June – Belgium v Egypt (20:00)
• Monday 15 June – Saudi Arabia v Uruguay (23:00)

GAA Live This Weekend

Saturday 13 June

• Kildare v Kerry (Ladies Football) – 2:50pm – TG4
• Monaghan v Roscommon – 4:30pm – GAA+
• Galway v Limerick (All-Ireland Minor Hurling Semi-Final) – 4:40pm – TG4
• Derry v Meath – 7:00pm – GAA+
• Waterford v Cork (Ladies Football) – 7:15pm – TG4

Sunday 14 June

• Louth v Armagh – 1:00pm – RTÉ2
• Galway v Westmeath – 2:00pm – GAA+
• Cavan v Dublin – 2:00pm
• Tyrone v Mayo – 3:30pm – RTÉ2

Rugby Play-Offs

Premiership Rugby Semi-Finals

• Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers – Friday 12 June, 7:45pm – TNT Sports
• Bath v Exeter Chiefs – Saturday 13 June, 3:00pm – TNT Sports

Top 14 Play-Offs

• Pau v Racing 92 – Saturday 13 June, 8:05pm – Premier Sports
• Provence Rugby v Perpignan – Sunday 14 June, 5:00pm – Premier Sports
• Stade Français v La Rochelle – Sunday 14 June, 8:05pm – Premier Sports

Formula 1

• Spanish Grand Prix – Sunday 14 June, 2:00pm
• Venue: Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
• Live on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event

Featured Events

• Brazil v Morocco
• Germany v Curaçao
• Netherlands v Japan
• Tyrone v Mayo
• Kildare v Kerry
• Northampton Saints v Leicester Tigers
• Bath v Exeter Chiefs
• Spanish Grand Prix

Whether you’re following the FIFA World Cup, the race for Sam Maguire, elite rugby play-offs or Formula 1, there is wall-to-wall live sport available throughout the weekend.

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Most people still think of Rounders as a game played in primary school yards. The reality is very different.

Every weekend during the summer, around 100 adult teams travel the length and breadth of Ireland to compete in national championships. Men, women and mixed teams take to the field from Mayo to Wexford, Galway to Monaghan, in a sport that has quietly become one of the most inclusive and community-driven success stories within the GAA.

Across Ireland, hundreds of adults are discovering the sport for the first time.

Many never played Rounders as children. Many never played any GAA sport at all. In clubs across Galway, Dublin, Waterford, Limerick and beyond, players from every corner of the world are pulling on club jerseys and becoming part of their local communities through Rounders.

Few sports offer such an easy entry point. A person can arrive in Ireland having never kicked a football or picked up a hurl and, within weeks, be playing championship sport alongside Irish teammates. In an increasingly diverse Ireland, Rounders has become one of the GAA’s most effective integration sports.

The growth in women’s participation has been equally impressive. Women’s and Mixed competitions continue to expand, creating opportunities for women to remain involved in competitive sport long after many traditional pathways disappear. Mixed Rounders, where men and women compete together on the same team, remains one of the most unique and successful participation models in Irish sport.

Another remarkable statistic is that 60% of adult members are over the age of 35. At a time when many sports struggle to retain participants beyond their twenties, Rounders has quietly become a lifelong sport. Players continue competing well into their thirties, forties and beyond, drawn by a combination of competition, friendship and community.

That sense of community is perhaps the sport’s greatest strength.

For many players, Rounders becomes far more than a weekly fixture. Clubs become social networks, support systems and friendship groups. New residents find connections. Families play together. Entire communities are built around a shared love of the game.

Yet behind this success story lies a challenge that cannot be ignored.

The Volunteer Strain Behind the Growth

The sport’s growth has been achieved almost entirely through volunteers.

Every championship fixture, every juvenile blitz, every social media post, every referee appointment and every development initiative depends on people giving up their time because they care about the future of the game. Nationally, Rounders now operates approximately 400 matches annually, placing increasing demands on a relatively small group of volunteers, referees and administrators.

Travel remains another major obstacle. Unlike larger sports with established regional structures, Rounders clubs often face significant journeys to fulfil fixtures. Volunteers regularly spend entire weekends travelling to support their teams, while referees cover huge distances to ensure games can proceed.

Facilities present an equally significant challenge. As participation grows, access to suitable playing venues is becoming increasingly difficult, particularly in urban areas where demand for pitches continues to rise. Many clubs are thriving despite having no permanent home of their own.

What Rounders Needs Next

The sport’s future will depend on addressing these pressures. Greater investment in development officers, stronger support for volunteers, improved facilities and increased visibility could help unlock the next phase of growth.

There is also a growing belief within the game that reaching 100 active clubs nationwide would be transformative. More clubs would reduce travel, strengthen regional competitions and create a more sustainable championship structure for everyone involved.

The foundations are already in place.

Participation is growing. New clubs continue to emerge. Women’s involvement is increasing. Juvenile programmes are expanding. More people from different backgrounds are discovering the sport every year.

For a game that many still mistakenly view as a childhood pastime, the reality is that Rounders has evolved into one of the most welcoming, inclusive and community-focused sports in Ireland.

The challenge now is ensuring the structures, resources and support systems grow as quickly as the game itself.

Because if they do, the next chapter of the Rounders story could be its most exciting yet.

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“We weren’t great, to be honest I thought it was probably our worst performance of the year,” McGeeney told RTÉ.

"To be treated in that way is very hard to take."

"Needless to say, we won't be back."

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney wasn't pleased as his side were forced to abandon their training camp plans at Carton House recently due to Manchester United using the same venue. pic.twitter.com/JHepC8xgzA

— Off The Ball (@offtheball) April 12, 2026

“In saying that, it would have been easier to put the heads down. We were down to 14 men for a big part of the game in extra-time. “The most important part is the fellas dug really deep and you have to be proud of them in that regard. They’re not playing well and being able to work out a game, especially against Tyrone. “It wasn’t our best performance, but definitely showed a lot of character.”

“I’ve never played against Tyrone where it hasn’t gone down to the wire. I was telling everybody this week it’ll be down to a one-point game, a two-point game. “I suppose all the experts know better but we’re delighted to come out of it; showed real composure,” he added.

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Galway have made two changes to their starting line-up for Saturday night’s Allianz Hurling League Round 2 meeting with Cork at Pearse Stadium (7.00pm, live on GBFM).

Ronan Glennon comes into the defence in place of injured captain Darren Morrissey, while Cathal Mannion moves into midfield, replacing Thomas Monaghan. There is also a notable boost on the bench, with Conor Cooney included in the matchday squad.

The Tribesmen are looking to respond after a challenging opening round last weekend, when they were beaten by Tipperary in Thurles despite a competitive performance against the All-Ireland champions.

Cork, by contrast, arrive in Salthill with momentum after an impressive opening-round win over Waterford, and will be aiming to maintain that early form.

With both sides keen to make an early statement in Division 1A, Saturday night’s contest promises to be a searching test for Micheál Donoghue’s Galway side under the Pearse Stadium lights.

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UL booked their place in the Fitzgibbon Cup semi-finals with an impressive 0-20 to 0-12 victory over UCC at the UL Grounds on Wednesday night, underlining their status as favourites for this year’s competition.

Tipperary star Darragh McCarthy led the scoring for the hosts with an outstanding 0-9, while Adam English, Diarmuid Stritch and Adam Screeney each contributed 0-2 as UL pulled clear in the second half to seal an eight-point win.

University of Galway Set Up Semi-Final Clash With UL

In Dangan, University of Galway secured their place in the last four with a 1-21 to 1-14 win over SETU Waterford.

The Galway students trailed 1-5 to 0-6 at half-time, with Tom O’Connell’s goal giving the visitors the early edge. However, a dominant second-half performance turned the contest decisively in Galway’s favour.

Sam O’Farrell was the standout performer, finishing with 0-11, while a late goal from Darragh Neary sealed a seven-point victory and confirmed a Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final meeting with UL next week.

DCU and Mary Immaculate Complete Semi-Final Pairings

The second Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final will see DCU take on Mary Immaculate College, after both sides progressed from their quarter-finals on Wednesday.

DCU recorded a 4-13 to 2-15 away win against MTU Cork, with goals proving decisive. Sam Byrne struck 2 goals (including a penalty), while Denis Walsh (1-5) and Luke Murphy also found the net as the Dublin side advanced.

Mary Immaculate Too Strong for UCD

In Limerick, Mary Immaculate College produced one of the performances of the round, cruising to a 3-22 to 0-13 victory over UCD.

Oisín O’Farrell starred with 2-3, while Shane O’Brien (0-8) and Shane Walsh (1-5) were also among the scorers as Mary I powered into the semi-finals in emphatic fashion.

Fitzgibbon Cup Semi-Finals

• UL vs University of Galway
• DCU vs Mary Immaculate College

With the competition now down to its final four, the Fitzgibbon Cup title race is set for an exciting climax over the coming week.

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The Sigerson Cup has been whittled down to its final four teams following the conclusion of a dramatic set of quarter-finals on Wednesday night, with holders DCU knocked out and three away wins highlighting a compelling evening of third-level football.

Holders DCU Eliminated by UCC

Defending champions DCU exited the competition after suffering a 3-16 to 1-20 defeat to UCC at the DCU Sportsgrounds in Glasnevin.

Late goals from Tom Cunningham and Cormac Dillon proved decisive as the Cork students overturned DCU and booked their place in the Sigerson Cup semi-finals, ending the holders’ hopes of retaining the title.

University of Galway Edge Tight Battle With UCD

University of Galway secured their spot in the last four with a narrow 0-15 to 0-14 victory over UCD at Belfield.

A crucial late two-pointer from Shane McGrath separated the sides in a tightly contested encounter, as Galway showed composure in the closing stages to progress.

Queen’s Secure Away Win Against TUD

There was another away success in Grangegorman, where Queen’s University Belfast claimed a 3-18 to 2-16 victory over TU Dublin.

Goals from Conor O’Neill, Ryan McQuillan (who finished with 1-6), and Michael Burnett proved vital as Queen’s produced a clinical attacking display to advance into the semi-finals.

UL Prevail After Extra Time Against Maynooth

University of Limerick completed the semi-final line-up after a dramatic extra-time win over Maynooth University at the UL Grounds.

The contest finished 3-16 to 0-17 in favour of the Limerick students after extra time, with Daithí Hogan’s late goal forcing the additional periods for David Power’s side. UL then pulled clear in extra time to secure an eight-point victory and their place in the last four.

Sigerson Cup Semi-Finalists Confirmed

The remaining contenders for the Sigerson Cup title are now:

• UCC
• University of Galway
• Queen’s University Belfast
• University of Limerick

With the competition reaching its decisive stage, attention now turns to the Sigerson Cup semi-final draw, as four in-form sides chase third-level football’s most prestigious prize.

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The Ballymun Kickhams clubman watched on from the stands as his former team-mates, including younger brother Paddy Small, suffered an opening-round Allianz Football League defeat to Donegal at Croke Park last Saturday evening.

Rather than feeling detached, Small admitted he enjoyed the experience — particularly sharing it with his young son.

“I actually enjoyed going to watch it,” Small said at the launch of the ‘Are You in The Guaranteed Irish Club’ community reward programme.

“It was nice to bring Charlie along. He got to watch his uncle play and he’s starting to ask more about the games now, so that was good.”

‘It Felt Like the Right Time’

Small revealed that his decision to retire was carefully considered and made following open conversations with new Dublin manager Ger Brennan.

“I thought it was a natural ending. I’d made my decision and had a good chat with Ger about it — twice — and he gave me the time to really think about what I wanted to do,” he explained.

“I came back and said, ‘Listen, I think the best thing is a new group and a new start.’ I wanted to retire and get it done very quickly. Ger was very supportive and very good about it.”

While acknowledging the magnitude of the decision, Small said he was fully at peace with stepping away.

“It’s a big decision, but I thought about it in depth, spoke to a few people, and I was comfortable with what I decided.”

Still Backing Dublin for All-Ireland Success

Despite retiring from the inter-county scene, Small remains firmly in Dublin’s corner — especially with his brother still part of the panel.

“Of course I want Dublin to win the All-Ireland this year,” he said.

“I want to see Paddy do well and I want to see the group do well.”

Small also highlighted the strength that remains within the squad, naming Ciarán Kilkenny — one of his closest friends — as an example of the leadership still in place.

“They have a good team and a good squad. I think they’re going to be very competitive. There’s still an excellent panel there and a very strong starting 15 to go to war with.”

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