Republic of Ireland

Castletown Primary School pupil Vienna Stobbart, 10, is taking part in the Dance World Cup in Dublin.

Sunderland schoolgirl ranked number one in Dance World Cup

Gateshead manager Rob Elliot (photo Emilio Kirtley)

Former Newcastle United keeper Rob Elliot parts company with Gateshead

Ex-Sunderland man lifts lid on Roy Keane, Newcastle United regret, Michael Owen moment and coaching ambition

Ex-Sunderland man lifts lid on Keane, Newcastle regret and Owen moment

Granit Xhaka

Kilbane reveals what has impressed him most about SAFC this season

Aaron Connolly

Ex-Sunderland forward seals League One switch after Championship exit

Keith Andrews is the new Brentford boss

Sunderland's third Premier League opponent announce new boss

Alan Browne

'I think...' - Sunderland writer James Copley assesses Browne display

Ex-Sunderland striker David Connolly during his days at Portsmouth

Exclusive Ex-Cats striker details shock Pompey job offer and rules out return

Ahmed Abdullahi by Ben Cuthbertson

Copley's U21 ratings vs Terriers as two 'exceptional' players score 10

Middlesbrough are set to sign Mark Travers

Middlesbrough signing new 'keeper in time for Sunderland clash

James Trafford

Isidor's tears and injury plus Trafford's mind games - moments missed

Aaron Connolly celebrates his goal

Millwall eye move for Sunderland striker after Régis Le Bris hint

Sunderland left-back Dennis Cirkin in action in the Championship during the 2024-25 season.

Cirkin responds to Ireland question amid Latvia and England decision

Patrick Van Aanholt in action for Crystal Palace against Newcastle United

Newcastle United star snubbed from squad as ex-player joins new club

Sunderland manager Régis Le Bris.

Le Bris provides significant Rigg, Patterson and Ballard injury update

Sunderland head coach Regis Le Bris

'He will play' - Le Bris makes selection admission ahead of Preston
Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris has offered his team selection thoughts ahead of Preston North End
James Copley

Sunderland head coach Régis Le Bris at Loftus Road for the game against QPR

Le Bris handed fresh selection worry plus QPR's lovely gesture to Cats

Wilson Isidor celebrates his goal against Hull City.

Sunderland's triple injury worry as Isidor blows kisses to Luton fans

Alan Browne

Browne's verdict on Republic of Ireland omission and Aaron Connolly

Alan Browne

Browne reveals detail in contract and makes WrestleMania joke

Roy Keane

Roy Keane's Aaron Connolly verdict that will interest Sunderland fans

Aaron Connolly, left, scored eight times for Hull last season

Connolly sends 16-word message to Sunderland fans after free transfer

Chris Rigg

Sunderland fans' role in Rigg's contract call cannot be overstated

John Eustace, the Blackburn Rovers

Ex-Sunderland man 'in talks' with Rovers amid £20m-rated striker bids

Ex-Sunderland boss Gus Poyet was in attendance at Friday's match against Nottingham Forest

Ex-boss Gus Poyet spotted in Spain watching former club play Forest

Martin O’Neill

Ex-Sunderland and Celtic man reveals failed Leicester City approach

Sunderland fans

2,226 fans deliver 83 per cent verdict on Speakman transfer call
Sunderland fans delivered an overwhelmingly positive verdict on Kristjaan Speakman’s pursuit of the player
James Copley

Ex-Sunderland manager will 'hold talks' over shock move to Israel

Former Sunderland defender John O'Shea has taken charge of the Republic of Ireland's last four matches. (Photo by Charles McQuillan/Getty Images)

Ex-SAFC defender drops hint about future aspirations

Caoimhin Kelleher

Liverpool 'working on' signing goalkeeper amid Patterson links

Former Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill

Ex-Sunderland boss set for 'shock' managerial return in Romania

Tom Flanagan

Ex-Sunderland duo released after 19th placed finish in League One

Charlie Hurley on his visit to the Stadium of Light in 2016

Sunderland fans plan Charlie Hurley tribute vs Sheffield Wednesday

Sir Bob Murray

Sir Bob Murray's touching tribute to Charlie Hurley after sad passing

Charlie Hurley.

Tributes paid to Charlie Hurley by O'Neill, Gray and Armstrong

A number of Sunderland legend have paid tribute to former player Charlie Hurley who has died aged 87

Sunderland pay tribute to Hurley as ex-Chelsea star reveals talks

Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley.

Tributes paid to legend Charlie Hurley as 'The King' sadly dies

The former Man U defender and current caretaker is 12/1

Ex-Sunderland man overlooked for job after Poyet and Solskjaer links

Championship news: Sunderland friendly plans, injury update

Ex-SAFC boss new favourite for international job

Ex-SAFC man seals shock move as former Cats keeper signs new deal

Gus Poyet

Three ex-Sunderland managers in running to bag international job

Former Sunderland striker Stephen Elliott during his time playing for the Black Cats.

Ex-Sunderland and Man City man joins Irish club after Fleetwood stint

Ex-Sunderland player calls Roy Keane a 'clown' in fiery 39-word rant

Niall Quinn delivers Roy Keane verdict after Sunderland return talks

Former England football captain and Sunderland manager Terry Butcher

Ex-Sunderland man reveals 'terrible' dressing room under manager

The UK and Ireland have launched a joint bid to host Euro 2028. (Getty Images)

The 10 Euro 2028 stadiums in UK & Ireland confirmed

QPR could be handed contract boost ahead of Sunderland clash

Ronan Keating's brother died in a car crash that occurred at around 3.55pm on Saturday, 15 July - Credit: Getty

Breaking Ronan Keating's brother killed in tragic car crash in Ireland

Dennis Cirkin wanted by Latvia and Republic of Ireland national teams

International manager has asked about Dennis Cirkin

A number of major highstreet retailers are closing their doors to some branches in June

Full list of Argos, Poundland & Iceland stores closing this month

Ex-Sunderland man set for surprise move to Shamrock Rovers

Ex-Sunderland man leaves Neil's coaching staff amid Stoke shake-up

Bertie Ahern, Senator George Mitchell and Tony Blair after the signing of the agreement on April 10 1998

Good Friday Agreement - what is it?

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