Team News: Swansea City unchanged for Sunderland trip
Swansea City are unchanged as they visit Sunderland in a vital relegation encounter.
May 13, 14:05
Hull stunned by Sunderland as survival hopes dented
Hull City slip to a 2-0 loss at home to Sunderland, ending their long run without defeat at the KCOM Stadium and leaving them in real danger of relegation.
May 6, 16:53
Fabio Borini salvages point for struggling Sunderland
Fabio Borini scores a stoppage-time equaliser to rescue a rare point for bottom-of-the-table Sunderland against West Ham United.
Apr 15, 16:58
Team News: Two changes for West Ham United against Sunderland
Slaven Bilic makes two enforced changes for West Ham United's trip to Sunderland this afternoon.
Apr 15, 14:04
Team News: Marouane Fellaini skippers Manchester United against Sunderland
Marouane Fellaini is handed the captain's armband for today's meeting with Sunderland, as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes five changes to his side.
Apr 9, 12:33
Preview: Sunderland vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League contest between Sunderland and Manchester United.
Apr 7, 15:17
Team News: Jermain Defoe fit to start for Sunderland
Jermain Defoe overcomes a knock in time to feature from the off in Sunderland's meeting with Leicester City, as David Moyes makes three alterations to his side.
Apr 4, 18:48
Martin O'Neill: Neil Taylor's tackle on Seamus Coleman was "very poor"
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill describes Neil Taylor's tackle on Seamus Coleman - which broke the right-back's leg - as "very poor".
Mar 27, 10:53
Ten-man Wales earn point against Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland and Wales earn a point each in their World Cup 2018 qualifying clash in Dublin after an ill-tempered contest at the Aviva Stadium.
Mar 24, 21:38
Team News: Ireland make four changes for Wales visit
Martin O'Neill is forced into making four changes to Republic of Ireland's lineup for the visit of Wales, while the Dragons are able to name their first-choice XI
Mar 24, 18:49
Team News: Nathan Redmond, Dusan Tadic start for Southampton
Nathan Redmond and Dusan Tadic return to the Southampton lineup for their trip to Sunderland.
Feb 11, 14:06
Joleon Lescott: 'My experience is an asset'
Sunderland defender Joleon Lescott says that his wealth of Premier League experience can help the side avoid the drop this season.
Feb 8, 15:25
Team News: One change for Sunderland against Stoke City
David Moyes makes one change to his Sunderland lineup to face Stoke City this afternoon.
Jan 14, 14:09
Team News: Daniel Sturridge back for Liverpool
Daniel Sturridge returns for Liverpool's trip to Sunderland.
Jan 2, 14:03
John O'Shea slams "unacceptable" performance
Sunderland captain John O'Shea hits out at his side's "unacceptable" display after their 4-1 defeat at Burnley.
Dec 31, 17:33
Team News: Three changes for Sunderland
Vito Mannone between the sticks is one of three changes for today's Sunderland side that visit Burnley.
Dec 31, 14:07
David Moyes: 'It wasn't a great win'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that his side did not put in "a great performance" in their 1-0 victory over Watford on Saturday.
Dec 17, 18:12
Team News: Younes Kaboul returns to face Sunderland
Younes Kaboul returns to the Watford lineup as they take on Sunderland this afternoon.
Dec 17, 14:11
Team News: Islam Slimani in for Shinji Okazaki
Islam Slimani displaces Shinji Okazaki for Leicester City's trip to Sunderland.
Dec 3, 14:06
Team News: Liverpool unchanged for Sunderland visit
Jurgen Klopp names an unchanged Liverpool side as Sunderland visit Anfield.
Nov 26, 14:03
Team News: John O'Shea on bench for Sunderland
Sunderland captain John O'Shea starts the Premier League clash with Hull City on the bench.
Nov 19, 14:08
Team News: Junior Stanislas returns for Bournemouth
Junior Stanislas returns to the Bournemouth starting lineup for their Premier League clash with Sunderland at the Vitality Stadium.
Nov 5, 14:02
Team News: David Moyes makes five Sunderland changes
David Moyes makes five changes to his starting lineup for Sunderland's Premier League meeting with West Bromwich Albion, including two alterations in defence.
Oct 1, 14:05
Daryl Murphy secures point as Republic of Ireland draw with Serbia in qualifier
Daryl Murphy rescues a point for the Republic of Ireland to seal a 2-2 draw in their 2018 World Cup qualifier.
Sep 5, 21:37
Seamus Coleman, John O'Shea return to Republic of Ireland training
Seamus Coleman and John O'Shea return to training for the Republic of Ireland ahead of their opening World Cup qualifier against Serbia.
Sep 2, 13:32
Report: Fabio Borini facing three-month absence
A report claims that Sunderland striker Fabio Borini will miss the next three months of the season after suffering a groin injury last weekend.
Sep 1, 17:08
Preview: Southampton vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash at St Mary's between Southampton and Sunderland.
Aug 25, 15:36
Versatile John O'Shea 'happy to fill in' for Sunderland
John O'Shea tells new Sunderland boss David Moyes that he is happy to "fill in if needed" in a number of positions this season.
Aug 19, 15:28
Preview: Sunderland vs. Middlesbrough
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Sunderland and Middlesbrough in the Tees-Wear derby.
Aug 18, 15:00
John O'Shea: 'David Moyes has fantastic pedigree'
Sunderland defender John O'Shea believes that the club have made the right appointment in bringing David Moyes in to replace Sam Allardyce.
Jul 29, 13:53
Republic of Ireland's John O'Shea quiet on international future after Euro exit
John O'Shea refuses to confirm if he is planning to retire from international duty following the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 elimination.
Jun 27, 12:57
Seamus Coleman: 'Difficult to describe emotion'
Republic of Ireland defender Seamus Coleman says that he will 'forever remember' the night that his team advanced into the knockout round of Euro 2016.
Jun 23, 15:32
Team News: Italy, Republic of Ireland make widespread changes
Italy and the Republic of Ireland both make widespread changes to their starting lineups ahead of Wednesday's Group E meeting in Lille.
Jun 22, 19:23
John O'Shea: 'We left ourselves too open against Belgium'
Republic of Ireland defender John O'Shea says that his side left themselves "too open" in their 3-0 defeat to Belgium at Euro 2016 in Bordeaux.
Jun 18, 16:14
Republic of Ireland start Euro 2016 campaign with a draw against Sweden
Ciaran Clark's own goal cancels out Wes Hoolahan's opener as Republic of Ireland start their Euro 2016 campaign with a draw against Sweden at the Stade de France.
Jun 13, 18:53
Team News: Jonathan Walters starts for Republic of Ireland in Euro 2016 opener against Sweden
Jonathan Walters is fit enough to start for Republic of Ireland's opening Group E game against Sweden at Euro 2016.
Jun 13, 16:03
Shay Given hoping Republic of Ireland experience pays off at Euro 2016
Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is hopeful that the squad's vast experience will stand them in good stead at Euro 2016 this summer.
Jun 9, 16:57
Robbie Keane included in Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016
Robbie Keane is included in the Republic of Ireland squad for Euro 2016 despite concerns over his fitness.
May 31, 23:01
Preview: Republic of Ireland vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews the international friendly between Republic of Ireland and the Netherlands.
May 26, 16:33
John O'Shea backs Jose Mourinho for Manchester United
Manchester United and Jose Mourinho "should be a good combination", according to former Red Devils defender John O'Shea.
May 26, 14:48
