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Hannah Matthews ready for Olympic task ahead as family pitch in

Hannah Matthews ready for Olympic task ahead as family pitch in

‘It really means a lot to us that Hockey Ireland and everyone involved have gone to this length’

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 19:00
Harry Byrne named at outhalf in first Leinster start

Harry Byrne named at outhalf in first Leinster start

20-year-old younger brother of Ross Byrne named in the No 10 shirt to take on the Dragons

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 18:46
Zebre arrive in Belfast with a pep in their step

Zebre arrive in Belfast with a pep in their step

Will Addison is in at fullback for Ulster, while Rob Herring starts at hooker against Italian side

Thu Oct 31 2019 - 18:38
Linardatou stands in the way as Taylor bids to become a two-weight champion

Linardatou stands in the way as Taylor bids to become a two-weight champion

‘It’s going to be a tough fight for her. There’s no doubt about that’ – Carruth

Wed Oct 30 2019 - 18:01
Hockey Ireland to decide on possible action over penalty in Canada

Hockey Ireland to decide on possible action over penalty in Canada

Late penalty conceded against Canada will cost Ireland place at Tokyo Olympics

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 06:00
Leo Cullen plays down Leinster and Ireland clash of styles

Leo Cullen plays down Leinster and Ireland clash of styles

Sean Cronin and Fergus McFadden in a race against time for Champions Cup opener

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00
Ireland women’s hockey side to take centre stage on Olympic pop-up pitch

Ireland women’s hockey side to take centre stage on Olympic pop-up pitch

Large turnout expected for Canada showdown as €250,000 pitch comes to Donnybrook

Tue Oct 29 2019 - 01:00
Frazer to miss Ireland’s two matches against Canada in Olympic Qualifier

Frazer to miss Ireland’s two matches against Canada in Olympic Qualifier

Ireland team coach Sean Dancer says Canada are a good side and should not be underestimated

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 17:18
The NFL at Wembley: How to get there, how to get tickets and more

The NFL at Wembley: How to get there, how to get tickets and more

Watch the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars take each other on in North London

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 16:33
Sean Cronin and Fergus McFadden doubts for Leinster’s European opener

Sean Cronin and Fergus McFadden doubts for Leinster’s European opener

Leo Cullen will be without duo over the next few weeks ahead of Champions Cup opener

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 13:19
The Offload: All Blacks defeat could haunt Andy Farrell

The Offload: All Blacks defeat could haunt Andy Farrell

Incoming Ireland coach has a long wait until the start of 2020 Six Nations against Scotland

Mon Oct 28 2019 - 10:30
Hockey: Ireland bid to secure qualification for Olympic Games

Hockey: Ireland bid to secure qualification for Olympic Games

Massive prize on offer for the winners of two-game play-off against Canada this weekend

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 06:26
Michael Carruth says boxing will deliver again at Olympics

Michael Carruth says boxing will deliver again at Olympics

Former gold medallist believes talent is there to continue Irish boxing’s proud record

Fri Oct 25 2019 - 01:14
Connacht aiming to register first points as they face Benetton

Connacht aiming to register first points as they face Benetton

Benetton a different proposition these days under Pro 14 coach of the year, Crowley

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Munster make four changes for Southern Kings test

Munster make four changes for Southern Kings test

O’Connor, O’Shea, Mathewson and Goggin all come into starting line-up in South Africa

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Outhalf Bill Johnston to make competitive debut for Ulster

Outhalf Bill Johnston to make competitive debut for Ulster

Former Ireland U-20 international had limited opportunities at Munster

Sat Oct 05 2019 - 06:00
Ronan Kelleher bags a hat-trick as Leinster hammer Ospreys

Ronan Kelleher bags a hat-trick as Leinster hammer Ospreys

Youthful home side made light work of RDS opener as unfamiliar faces took their chance

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 21:43
James Lowe returns to add energy to Leinster

James Lowe returns to add energy to Leinster

Plenty of new faces get a chance under the lights as Leo Cullen’s men face Ospreys

Fri Oct 04 2019 - 05:30
Simon Zebo reckons Ireland were ‘sloppy’ in win over Russia

Simon Zebo reckons Ireland were ‘sloppy’ in win over Russia

Former Munster player would be a bit nervous about quarter-final after performance

Thu Oct 03 2019 - 15:18
Japan the latest in Ireland’s history of losing to Rugby World Cup hosts

Japan the latest in Ireland’s history of losing to Rugby World Cup hosts

Going back to 1991 Ireland have now lost to the home nation four times in World Cups

Sun Sept 29 2019 - 13:23
Rugby World Cup: Five turning points in Ireland’s loss to Japan

Rugby World Cup: Five turning points in Ireland’s loss to Japan

Poor set pieces, no impact from the bench and lack of precision haunt Ireland

Sat Sept 28 2019 - 12:18
Connacht primed for frontrow battle against depleted Scarlets

Connacht primed for frontrow battle against depleted Scarlets

Prop Paddy McAllister is set to make his first competitive start in a Connacht jersey

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 16:20
Munster experience should prove too much for visiting Dragons

Munster experience should prove too much for visiting Dragons

JJ Hanrahan is at 10 teaming up with Leinster exile and scrumhalf Nick McCarthy

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 15:40
Devin Toner and Ross Byrne bolster young Leinster side

Devin Toner and Ross Byrne bolster young Leinster side

Toner will be looking to put World Cup disappointment behind him in Pro14 opener

Fri Sept 27 2019 - 14:07
After a bumpy road Stephanie Meadow is turning up the heat

After a bumpy road Stephanie Meadow is turning up the heat

‘It’s been a long time since I had so much self-belief,’ says Northern Irish golfer

Thu Sept 26 2019 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup: Five key moments in Ireland’s destruction of Scotland

Rugby World Cup: Five key moments in Ireland’s destruction of Scotland

From Iain Henderson’s break to Andrew Conway’s try it was a perfect night for Ireland

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 15:12
Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Scotland player ratings

Ireland 27 Scotland 3: Scotland player ratings

It was a disappointing opening to the Rugby World Cup for Scotland in Yokohama

Sun Sept 22 2019 - 12:28
Rugby World Cup: Johann van Graan praises ‘man of integrity’ Felix Jones

Rugby World Cup: Johann van Graan praises ‘man of integrity’ Felix Jones

‘He got an opportunity to go to a World Cup and he has grabbed it with both hands’

Fri Sept 20 2019 - 01:00
Rugby World Cup: Leo Cullen remembers ‘grieving’ after missing out

Rugby World Cup: Leo Cullen remembers ‘grieving’ after missing out

‘You go through all that grieving process. At some point you have to get to the acceptance phase’

Wed Sept 18 2019 - 22:15
Katie Taylor confirms Manchester date for two-weight world title bid

Katie Taylor confirms Manchester date for two-weight world title bid

Lightweight will take on Linardartou for super-lightweight strap on November 2nd

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 14:59
Hockey: Details released on pop-up pitch for Olympic qualifier

Hockey: Details released on pop-up pitch for Olympic qualifier

The Ireland women’s team will attempt to reach Olympics for the first ever time

Tue Sept 17 2019 - 12:52
Meet the team behind the Irish rugby squad travelling to Japan

Meet the team behind the Irish rugby squad travelling to Japan

From nutrition to logistics, there is more to a team than what is seen on the pitch

Sat Sept 14 2019 - 07:00
Promoter DiBella questions power of Katie Taylor’s punches

Promoter DiBella questions power of Katie Taylor’s punches

Undisputed lightweight champion set to meet Amanda Serrano in 2020

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 21:04
Chloe Watkins: Third time lucky for Olympics is the goal

Chloe Watkins: Third time lucky for Olympics is the goal

Reaching the World Cup final has given the Irish women’s hockey team motivation

Thu Sept 12 2019 - 06:00
Olympic hockey qualifier will be played in Donnybrook

Olympic hockey qualifier will be played in Donnybrook

Women’s Olympic qualifier between Ireland and Canada will be played in ‘pop up’ pitch

Wed Sept 11 2019 - 11:55
Ireland women to play on ‘pop-up’ pitch in Donnybrook for Olympic playoff

Ireland women to play on ‘pop-up’ pitch in Donnybrook for Olympic playoff

Agreement reached between Leinster Rugby and Hockey Ireland to build temporary pitch

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 15:26
Hockey: Shirley McKay cautious about Canadian challenge

Hockey: Shirley McKay cautious about Canadian challenge

Women’s and men’s sides face Canadians for place in Tokyo Olympics next year

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 01:00
Brian O’Driscoll: ‘I absolutely think Ireland can win the World Cup’

Brian O’Driscoll: ‘I absolutely think Ireland can win the World Cup’

Former captain says Joe Schmidt’s side will change strategy in Japan, but not drastically

Tue Sept 10 2019 - 00:01
Ireland’s simple game-plan frustrates Gatland

Ireland’s simple game-plan frustrates Gatland

‘They just played phase, after phase after phase’

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 18:39
‘We all know who the favourites are for the World Cup and it’s not us’

‘We all know who the favourites are for the World Cup and it’s not us’

Joe Schmidt not getting carried away by Ireland’s rise to number one in rankings

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 17:36
Plaudits and brickbats just part of the game for Wayne Barnes

Plaudits and brickbats just part of the game for Wayne Barnes

Accomplished English referee looking forward to Japan and his fourth World Cup

Sat Sept 07 2019 - 01:07
FAI left out of re-launched Sport Ireland funding for women in sport

FAI left out of re-launched Sport Ireland funding for women in sport

41 national governing bodies to share out €3.25m over two-year cycle

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 19:26
Renewed self-belief now driving Puspure to new heights

Renewed self-belief now driving Puspure to new heights

Sister’s sad passing reinforced rower’s determination to defend World Championship gold

Thu Sept 05 2019 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton confident Ireland will reach their peak for Scotland clash

Johnny Sexton confident Ireland will reach their peak for Scotland clash

Ireland outhalf trusts in process put in place by S&C coach Jason Cowman

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 17:38
Joe Schmidt strikes cautious note on Joey Carbery fitness

Joe Schmidt strikes cautious note on Joey Carbery fitness

Henshaw, Healy and Earls all trained on Tuesday but outhalf remained on sidelines

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 15:41
Joe Schmidt hits back at Gus Pichot over selection of residency players

Joe Schmidt hits back at Gus Pichot over selection of residency players

‘For us it is tough enough to do our job and tough enough for me to have a conversation as I did with Dev’

Tue Sept 03 2019 - 15:03
George Beamish: The flying number eight with the widest of horizons

George Beamish: The flying number eight with the widest of horizons

A ‘Boys Own’ life on and off the rugby pitch has been chronicled in a new book

Sat Aug 17 2019 - 07:00
Lynne Cantwell calls for improved structures in women’s game

Lynne Cantwell calls for improved structures in women’s game

Former star fearful that all the progress Ireland made in heady days will be wasted

Fri Aug 16 2019 - 06:00
Murphy’s law as Irish umpire endures the wrath of irate professionals

Murphy’s law as Irish umpire endures the wrath of irate professionals

Hot-tempered Kyrgios slapped with fines of over €100k after abusing long-serving umpire at Cincinnati Masters

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 21:23
Jamie Heaslip defends residency rule after Jean Kleyn selection

Jamie Heaslip defends residency rule after Jean Kleyn selection

Ultan Dillane released from Rugby World Cup squad while South African lock is retained

Thu Aug 15 2019 - 07:19
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