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Rio Ferdinand comparisons swirl around Andrew Omobamidele

Rio Ferdinand comparisons swirl around Andrew Omobamidele

Young Norwich defender and Leixlip native has earned a call-up to Ireland’s senior squad

Thu May 27 2021 - 06:00
Jim Crawford’s talent search lands prize catches for under-21 set-up

Jim Crawford’s talent search lands prize catches for under-21 set-up

Sevilla’s Ryan Johansson and Getafe’s John Joe Patrick Finn Benoa in squad for friendlies

Tue May 25 2021 - 23:00
Stephen Kenny sticking to his guns with youthful Ireland squad

Stephen Kenny sticking to his guns with youthful Ireland squad

Manager says he is confident that radical changes will pay off over time

Mon May 24 2021 - 23:00
Sligo see off Shamrock Rovers to take top spot

Sligo see off Shamrock Rovers to take top spot

Romeo Parkes struck the killer blow as Stephen Bradley’s side beaten again

Mon May 24 2021 - 21:53
Stephen Kenny says lack of development means Ireland need radical change

Stephen Kenny says lack of development means Ireland need radical change

Manager says squad is missing a cohort of players between ages of 20 and 29 or 30

Mon May 24 2021 - 13:54
Chairman Roy Barrett declares FAI egm a ‘watershed moment'

Chairman Roy Barrett declares FAI egm a ‘watershed moment'

Gerry McAnaney and Paul Cooke returned as president and vice-president

Sun May 23 2021 - 23:00
Gerry McAnaney to serve a second term as FAI president

Gerry McAnaney to serve a second term as FAI president

McAnaney received more than 60 per cent of the vote to earn re-election on Sunday

Sun May 23 2021 - 15:09
Protests give way to a big win for Dundalk over Shamrock Rovers

Protests give way to a big win for Dundalk over Shamrock Rovers

Fans held banners outside the ground in a show of discontent with Lilywhites owners

Fri May 21 2021 - 22:02
Marc Bircham’s life no less colourful as he looks to turn Waterford’s season around

Marc Bircham’s life no less colourful as he looks to turn Waterford’s season around

Former QPR player arrives from the Bahamas with tough job on his hands

Fri May 21 2021 - 06:00
Jim McGuinness in the running for Dundalk job

Jim McGuinness in the running for Dundalk job

Jim Magilton confirms he has talked to the former Donegal boss about Oriel Park post

Thu May 20 2021 - 18:00
Cobh Ramblers expect to benefit from Burnley’s expansion

Cobh Ramblers expect to benefit from Burnley’s expansion

ALK capital adamant their financial approached is ‘reasonable and sustainable’

Thu May 20 2021 - 10:47
Stephen Kenny’s options depleted for Spanish training camp

Stephen Kenny’s options depleted for Spanish training camp

Callum O’Dowda, Ciaran Clark, Jeff Hendrick and Enda Stevens are among those out

Thu May 20 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s friendly against Andorra moved to Barcelona to avoid hotel quarantine

Ireland’s friendly against Andorra moved to Barcelona to avoid hotel quarantine

Andorra is one of six European countries on the Ireland’s mandatory hotel quarantine list

Wed May 19 2021 - 12:31
Sligo Rovers planning ‘ambitious’ €17.3m redevelopment for Showgrounds

Sligo Rovers planning ‘ambitious’ €17.3m redevelopment for Showgrounds

Club will be seeking Government investment to turn ground into 6,000 all-seater

Tue May 18 2021 - 06:00
What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

What should Gatland do? Our rugby writers pick their Lions squads

It’s nearly decision time for the Lions coach - who should make the South Africa tour?

Sat May 01 2021 - 09:00
The ‘pirates’ of La Rochelle hell-bent on putting Leinster to the sword

The ‘pirates’ of La Rochelle hell-bent on putting Leinster to the sword

Word will have got around about O’Gara’s twisted relationship with Leinster down the years

Sat May 01 2021 - 08:00
Dorothy Wall not fazed by great expectations as she plans to power on

Dorothy Wall not fazed by great expectations as she plans to power on

Talented backrow knows all about getting the right kind of athletes involved in women’s rugby

Thu Apr 29 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: O’Mahony and James Ryan at the heart of a feisty encounter

The Offload: O’Mahony and James Ryan at the heart of a feisty encounter

Leinster secondrow has his Ireland teammate to thank; Ian Madigan stands alone

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 10:31
Mission accomplished but serious questions remain for Irish women’s rugby

Mission accomplished but serious questions remain for Irish women’s rugby

Ireland finish third in Six Nations by seeing off Italy but structural reform urgently required

Mon Apr 26 2021 - 06:00
Ireland get the job done against Italy but more play is needed

Ireland get the job done against Italy but more play is needed

Visitors were atrocious in possession which meant Irish mistakes weren’t punished

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 14:21
Lindsay Peat still testing sport’s boundaries and defying time

Lindsay Peat still testing sport’s boundaries and defying time

Former Dublin footballer and Ireland basketball star will win 34th rugby cap against Italy

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland

Skilful Italy to prove a difficult assignment for Ireland

Negative energy around the home squad this week makes this an uphill task for Griggs’s side

Sat Apr 24 2021 - 01:00
Griggs clarifies chain of command as he focuses on Italy

Griggs clarifies chain of command as he focuses on Italy

Veteran Molloy omitted from squad as coach makes three changes to starting Ireland XV

Fri Apr 23 2021 - 06:00
Adam Griggs says Ireland have a ‘good structure’ in place

Adam Griggs says Ireland have a ‘good structure’ in place

Women’s head coach wouldn’t answer when asked why no players were put up for interview

Thu Apr 22 2021 - 14:43
Who’s in charge of Irish women’s rugby? It’s a core question

Who’s in charge of Irish women’s rugby? It’s a core question

The lack of someone running the domestic game is stymieing progress, say sources

Wed Apr 21 2021 - 06:00
The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan

The Offload: Time to listen to Cantwell, Briggs and Coughlan

Zebo’s character, as much as his rare talent, makes him a boon for any organisation

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 10:00
French rout confirms fears of ever-widening gulf between countries

French rout confirms fears of ever-widening gulf between countries

Head coach Adam Griggs reacts to Ireland’s 56-15 Six Nations defeat to France

Mon Apr 19 2021 - 05:00
IRFU and Italian Federation agree to move final match from Parma to Donnybrook

IRFU and Italian Federation agree to move final match from Parma to Donnybrook

Change of country for Six Nations match must be approved by the Irish government

Sun Apr 18 2021 - 15:48
Italy v Ireland set to be switched from Parma to Donnybrook

Italy v Ireland set to be switched from Parma to Donnybrook

Any form of isolation for amateur Irish players would put the fixture in jeopardy

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 20:48
France expose gulf in class with impressive rout of Ireland

France expose gulf in class with impressive rout of Ireland

Hopes for a competitive Six Nations meeting were dashed as semi-pro visitors ran riot

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 16:34
Linda Djougang: ‘I love rugby so much because when I am out there I can just be me’

Linda Djougang: ‘I love rugby so much because when I am out there I can just be me’

From frontline of the pandemic to the Ireland frontrow, the Ireland tighthead is powering on

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 08:00
Ireland must be on top form if they are to send France packing

Ireland must be on top form if they are to send France packing

Jessy Trémoulière’s absence for the visitors is a major plus for Ireland on Saturday

Sat Apr 17 2021 - 05:00
Ireland benefiting from bringing Sevens players into 15s fold

Ireland benefiting from bringing Sevens players into 15s fold

Adam Griggs names same starting XV for Saturday’s Six Nations clash in Donnybrook

Fri Apr 16 2021 - 06:00
Murphy Crowe set to make Ireland 15s debut against France

Murphy Crowe set to make Ireland 15s debut against France

Sevens player is a promising attacking talent while Emma Hooban comes onto the bench

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 14:23
Hotel quarantine ‘would be incredibly tough’ on amateur Ireland players

Hotel quarantine ‘would be incredibly tough’ on amateur Ireland players

IRFU in discussions with government as players would have to take time off work

Thu Apr 15 2021 - 06:00
Basketball’s loss is rugby’s gain as Lauren Delany makes up for lost time

Basketball’s loss is rugby’s gain as Lauren Delany makes up for lost time

Winger only took up the game at 25 and was spotted while playing in England

Wed Apr 14 2021 - 06:00
Elite athletes still required to undergo 10-day mandatory quarantine

Elite athletes still required to undergo 10-day mandatory quarantine

Minister says that outside of training the regime will be the same

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 20:32
Béibhinn Parsons keen to do more than just wing it for Ireland

Béibhinn Parsons keen to do more than just wing it for Ireland

Speedster wants to get off her wing more against France after two tries in opener

Tue Apr 13 2021 - 06:00
France will travel to Dublin to play Ireland after being granted exemption

France will travel to Dublin to play Ireland after being granted exemption

Government grant elite athletes’ exemption to French squad ahead of Saturday’s game in Donnybrook

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 14:35
The Offload: Parsons and Wall can lead Ireland to 2022 World Cup win

The Offload: Parsons and Wall can lead Ireland to 2022 World Cup win

Duo were scintillating against a poor Wales side; another head injury for Johnny Sexton

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 10:00
Potential of Parsons and Wall put French and English on notice

Potential of Parsons and Wall put French and English on notice

Young duo impress as Ireland breeze past Wales in Women’s Six Nations clash

Mon Apr 12 2021 - 06:00
Ireland v France in doubt due to hotel quarantine policy

Ireland v France in doubt due to hotel quarantine policy

IRFU and Six Nations unable to confirm if management and players are exempt

Sun Apr 11 2021 - 11:47
Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in Cardiff

Ireland make loud statement of intent as they crush Wales in Cardiff

Béibhinn Parsons and Eimear Considine each grab two tries in shutout

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 19:48
Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Ireland can start building again with win over Wales

Adam Griggs’ side showed good promise last year but have been unable to play since

Sat Apr 10 2021 - 08:00
Meet the Irish women who will face Wales this weekend

Meet the Irish women who will face Wales this weekend

Ireland open their Six Nations with a trip to Cardiff Arms Park on Saturday

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 12:30
Ireland have a wounded Wales in sight for Six Nations opener

Ireland have a wounded Wales in sight for Six Nations opener

Welsh were trounced 53-0 by France last week and Adam Griggs sets out a strong team

Fri Apr 09 2021 - 05:30
Ireland bring three Sevens players in for clash with Wales

Ireland bring three Sevens players in for clash with Wales

Adam Griggs has set out a strong lineup for the meeting in Cardiff

Thu Apr 08 2021 - 15:01
Ireland women’s side eager for action after a barren year at Test level

Ireland women’s side eager for action after a barren year at Test level

Truncated Six Nations gets underway on Saturday against Wales in Cardiff

Wed Apr 07 2021 - 07:45
The Offload: Fly on the wall needed to show what is really happening at Munster

The Offload: Fly on the wall needed to show what is really happening at Munster

Does CEO Flanagan really think the province are close? Keith Earls a Lions bolter again?

Mon Apr 05 2021 - 10:47
Toulon test marks the start of Leinster’s season, for real

Toulon test marks the start of Leinster’s season, for real

Rugby’s first galactico club lie seventh in Top 14 but Leo Cullen remains very wary

Fri Apr 02 2021 - 01:00
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