Denis Walsh: Players’ fear of missing out means managers can reign serenely
Eddie Jones may have had success with England, but the days of head coaches ruling with an iron fist are over. Aren’t they?
No hurler on the ditch: Ronan Conway a firm believer in the promise of team development
Former Cork hurler overcame his own struggles and now helps others, including prisoners, through his work as a performance coach
‘I had to make a point’: All Blacks’ Scott Barrett says he reacted to ‘below the line stuff’ against Ireland
Tempers momentarily flared early in the first half at the Aviva
Ireland fail to ignite as All Blacks end three-year run of home wins
Andy Farrell’s side racked up errors and gave away too many penalties while New Zealand just had to stay cute and confident
All Stars committee’s only obligation was to judge Kyle Hayes as a hurler
There is no provision in the All Stars scheme’s conditions to disqualify a player for criminal convictions or indeed any off-the-field behaviour
Denis Walsh: The All Blacks forced us to change our ways and be more like them
Over the decades the All Blacks set standards Irish rugby couldn’t match and we proved slow learners
WWE: A global success story where the villains are in plain sight
The wrestling show is arriving in Dublin’s 3Arena where, despite its controversies, it retains a remarkable cross-generational appeal
From the Ryder Cup to the rugby, fans gets fleeced because we make the market
The PGA are charging fans $750 a day for the privilege of attending golf’s premier team event
Cork SFC final: Castlehaven turn the screw on Nemo Rangers for back-to-back titles
Authoritative second half performance saw the defending champions win vibrant contest
‘He turned, a ball of rage, preparing to floor me’: Richie Hogan on Kilkenny, Shefflin and tense exchanges with Cody
Former Kilkenny hurler talks about his new autobiography, being part of Brian Cody’s dressingroom and life after playing intercounty
After the Olympics, athletes face a further tough challenge: the comedown
With life choices to make following the games, every Olympian needs a strategy for moving forward
Cork SHC Final: Imokilly’s final-quarter blitz ends Sarsfields stay as champions
Divisional side scored 10 points without reply in the final quarter to secure a sixth title for the east Cork team
This year has been a struggle for Leona Maguire but she plans to turn that around
The Cavan player’s form had created room for doubt around the extent of her play in the Solheim Cup
From Clough to Cody, relegation is the great leveller that is open to all-comers
Few people can imagine how Brian Cody felt during 20 All-Ireland finals, but everyone knows what it’s like to fight a relegation battle
Mercs in Saudi, death threats in Durban ... the adventures of Ireland’s former soccer managers
Since John Giles’ first competitive match as Ireland manager, 50 years ago this month, there have been 10 permanent appointments to the role. It left a different mark on each of them