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‘Looser’ French game could be a risk to Zebo, says Murray

‘Looser’ French game could be a risk to Zebo, says Murray

Scrumhalf says his friend should be given chance to play with Ireland in future

Fri Oct 27 2017 - 06:00
Leinster’s Dan Leavy eager to make up for lost time

Leinster’s Dan Leavy eager to make up for lost time

Flanker fully recovered from ankle injury and looking forward to taking on Ulster

Thu Oct 26 2017 - 06:00
Sexton praises ‘incredible’ Ian McKinley as first Italy cap beckons

Sexton praises ‘incredible’ Ian McKinley as first Italy cap beckons

Ireland outhalf expresses joy as former team-mate continues his rise after eye accident

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 17:05
Captain’s mantle sits well on Johnny Sexton’s shoulders

Captain’s mantle sits well on Johnny Sexton’s shoulders

Leinster leader says he has no plans to take up Ireland captaincy for World Cup 2019

Wed Oct 25 2017 - 06:00
Tom Humphries: A sports writer who became a national figure

Tom Humphries: A sports writer who became a national figure

Convicted abuser was centrally involved in Michelle Smith controversy

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 13:19
Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14

Leinster look for ‘quick fixes’ after 52 missed tackles in Pro14

Noel Reid says side will be working hard to combat issue ahead of Ulster clash

Tue Oct 24 2017 - 06:00
Annalise Murphy: Racing headlong to the edge of the world and back

Annalise Murphy: Racing headlong to the edge of the world and back

"It’s terrifying. It’s so hard it’s going to make the Olympics the easiest thing in the world”

Sat Oct 21 2017 - 06:00
Tadhg ready to go the extra Furlong for Leinster

Tadhg ready to go the extra Furlong for Leinster

After a summer with the Lions, Furlong slotting back into the groove with Leinster

Fri Oct 20 2017 - 06:00
Hockey can reach new heights in Ireland if cards are played right

Hockey can reach new heights in Ireland if cards are played right

Hockey Ireland needs help in how to sell healthy, drug-free World Cup-qualified teams

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 17:40
Katie Taylor sharp and ready ahead of first world title shot

Katie Taylor sharp and ready ahead of first world title shot

Bray boxer will take on Anahi Esther Sanchez for the WBA lightweight title

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 16:18
Olympic Council of Ireland secures end to contracts with THG

Olympic Council of Ireland secures end to contracts with THG

The cost of undoing the controversial deal with ticket reselling company not revealed

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 22:00
Bruno rolls with the punches at Croke Park sports conference

Bruno rolls with the punches at Croke Park sports conference

Paul Merson, Hope Solo and AP McCoy among the contributors at One-Zero event

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 20:34
Johnny Sexton and Seán O’Brien on course to return for Glasgow

Johnny Sexton and Seán O’Brien on course to return for Glasgow

Leinster in positive mood after young guns’ impressive display against Montpellier

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 06:00
Barry Daly enjoying life in rugby’s fast lane

Barry Daly enjoying life in rugby’s fast lane

Winger’s try count mounts as he grasps his Leinster opportunity with both hands

Tue Oct 17 2017 - 06:00
What do Skibbereen and Michael Phelps have in common?

What do Skibbereen and Michael Phelps have in common?

Billy Walsh lends advice to John Joe Nevin while Joe Schmidt disappoints at HPX event

Sat Oct 07 2017 - 01:00
John Cooney and Kieran Marmion enemies for 80 minutes

John Cooney and Kieran Marmion enemies for 80 minutes

Irish question is an intriguing back story to Pro14 clash between Connacht and Ulster

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 06:00
Familiar face in Bruxelles’ line-up facing Banbridge

Familiar face in Bruxelles’ line-up facing Banbridge

Ireland defender Conor Harte has captained the Belgian side this season

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 20:30
Marcell Coetzee returns to South Africa for surgeon consultation

Marcell Coetzee returns to South Africa for surgeon consultation

Ulster flanker has had various knee joint problems both before and since joining

Thu Oct 05 2017 - 10:29
Paul Dunne holds his nerve to secure first European Tour title

Paul Dunne holds his nerve to secure first European Tour title

Greystones golfer puts on a majestic show of courage and poise to see off Rory McIlroy

Mon Oct 02 2017 - 01:00
Nick Winkelman bringing a little bit of US military to Irish rugby

Nick Winkelman bringing a little bit of US military to Irish rugby

IRFU head of athletic performance says decision making and physicality are ‘trainable’

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 04:00
Andrew Trimble to equal appearances record for Ulster

Andrew Trimble to equal appearances record for Ulster

Unbeaten province have 10 international players returning for clash against Zebre

Sat Sept 30 2017 - 01:00
Who are Ireland’s rowing world champions?

Who are Ireland’s rowing world champions?

The three Skibbereen men lit up Sarasota in Florida to take home gold medals for Ireland

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 18:46
Kieran Keane hoping Connacht can snap into action

Kieran Keane hoping Connacht can snap into action

Province’s late collapse to Cardiff Blues last week yielded third defeat under new coach

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 05:00
Hockey league to get under way after resolution of umpire row

Hockey league to get under way after resolution of umpire row

The first matches will finally be played in the national league after weeks-long standoff

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 18:15
Johnny Sexton will captain Leinster for Edinburgh clash on Friday

Johnny Sexton will captain Leinster for Edinburgh clash on Friday

He’s just nine points short of becoming the all-time highest Leinster points’ scorer

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 12:37
New Zealand ‘did everything they could’ to get Schmidt back

New Zealand ‘did everything they could’ to get Schmidt back

Ireland coach resisted enormous pressure to take up All Blacks job before signing contract

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 23:30
Leinster’s strength-in-depth key for Southern Kings test

Leinster’s strength-in-depth key for Southern Kings test

Return of several big names adds international freight to Leo Cullen’s side

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 06:00
Munster to keep fine early season form going against Ospreys

Munster to keep fine early season form going against Ospreys

Home side are slowly returning to strength but Bleyendaal’s inclusion will boost visitors

Sat Sept 16 2017 - 06:00
Bono and Bob Geldof aid Ireland’s bid to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup

Bono and Bob Geldof aid Ireland’s bid to stage 2023 Rugby World Cup

Actor Liam Neeson also supporting to Irish presentation before World Rugby officials

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 19:00
Duo to return to South Africa with visas, as Leinster name XV

Duo to return to South Africa with visas, as Leinster name XV

Leo Cullen names team for Saturday, with New Zealanders to return next week

Fri Sept 15 2017 - 12:26
Leinster left to rue self-inflicted wound

Leinster left to rue self-inflicted wound

Nick McCarthy South Africa-bound after Isa Nacewa and Jamison Gibson-Park visa mix-up

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 18:53
Irish hockey season held up over umpiring dispute

Irish hockey season held up over umpiring dispute

Disagreement over payment of expenses leads to postponement of opening weekend matches

Thu Sept 14 2017 - 18:29
Leinster’s James Tracy hooked on new challenge from South Africa

Leinster’s James Tracy hooked on new challenge from South Africa

The Leinster hooker is ‘pumped’ for the Pro 14 journey to the Southern Hemisphere

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 08:04
Leinster’s Jamie Heaslip to miss Kings and Cheetahs clashes

Leinster’s Jamie Heaslip to miss Kings and Cheetahs clashes

Forwards coach calls for big contribution from players travelling to South Africa

Tue Sept 12 2017 - 06:30
Rob Kearney and Heaslip out of Leinster’s South Africa trip

Rob Kearney and Heaslip out of Leinster’s South Africa trip

Ireland duo both ruled out of Pro 14 fixtures against the Cheetahs and Southern Kings

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 13:59
Seán Kelly stays cool as Contador survives La Vuelta’s Inferno

Seán Kelly stays cool as Contador survives La Vuelta’s Inferno

TV View: Terrifying L’Angliru climb and descent almost make the Irish man emotional

Mon Sept 11 2017 - 00:29
Munster aim to keep attacking Cheetahs in check

Munster aim to keep attacking Cheetahs in check

Ian Keatley returns at outhalf along with an experienced bench for the home side

Sat Sept 09 2017 - 06:30
Katie Taylor still waiting to find out who she will fight next

Katie Taylor still waiting to find out who she will fight next

Taylor’s promoter hoping to announce an opponent for world title shot next week

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 18:39
Leinster set for Cardiff mini-trial ahead of South Africa ‘tour’

Leinster set for Cardiff mini-trial ahead of South Africa ‘tour’

Leo Cullen will pick his squad to face Southern Kings and Cheetahs on Monday

Fri Sept 08 2017 - 06:30
Joe Ward holds his head high after world final defeat

Joe Ward holds his head high after world final defeat

Irish man says he’s had a ‘magnificent year’ despite losing to Julio La Cruz in Hamburg

Sun Sept 03 2017 - 18:57
Joe Ward takes silver medal at World Championships

Joe Ward takes silver medal at World Championships

Cuba’s Julio César La Cruz seals a fourth world title after unanimous decision

Sat Sept 02 2017 - 20:30
Ireland’s Joe Ward reaches World Championships final

Ireland’s Joe Ward reaches World Championships final

Split decision win over Melikuziev sets up Julio César La Cruz showdown

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 19:32
OCI’s move against Pat Hickey was the right thing to do

OCI’s move against Pat Hickey was the right thing to do

Analysis: Irish Olympic council could only take one route on the IOC ethics inquiry

Fri Sept 01 2017 - 01:00
Iain Henderson feeling the Ulster buzz after summer of love

Iain Henderson feeling the Ulster buzz after summer of love

Ireland secondrow missed out on Test place but his Lions experience was a positive one

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 06:30
OCI board unanimously agrees not to take Pat Hickey back

OCI board unanimously agrees not to take Pat Hickey back

International Olympic Committee ethics body seeks information about ex-Irish chief

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 06:28
Joe Ward aiming to book World Championships final spot

Joe Ward aiming to book World Championships final spot

Moate southpaw up against Uzbek fighter a Rio Olympics finalist at middleweight

Thu Aug 31 2017 - 06:00
South African sides will bring a new dimension to Pro14

South African sides will bring a new dimension to Pro14

Niell Jordaan: ‘As soon as the opportunity came up to play Pro14 it all settled down’

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 12:23
Bernard Jackman to instil parish mentality to fire up Dragons

Bernard Jackman to instil parish mentality to fire up Dragons

The former Leinster player believes his side are in position similar to Connacht

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 06:00
OCI acting to remove Pat Hickey from Olympic positions

OCI acting to remove Pat Hickey from Olympic positions

Board to agree to forward copy of report into ticketing scandal to IOC ethics body

Wed Aug 30 2017 - 05:30
Joe Ward secures at least bronze at World Championships

Joe Ward secures at least bronze at World Championships

Moate southpaw, who is only remaining Irish interest, won with his second 5-0 decision

Tue Aug 29 2017 - 21:14
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