Helen O’Reilly on course to be first woman referee in Pro12Former St Mary’s player has already refereed in AIL and Women’s World Cup in FranceTue Jun 09 2015 - 01:13
Aviva Stadium to host American Football Classic in September 2016Boston College and Georgia Tech to meet in high-profile college football season openerFri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00
Simon Carr’s starting off on rocky road to professional ranksIn the first of a weekly domestic tennis column, a determined young hopeful outlines his future plans in the sportsThu Jun 04 2015 - 01:00
‘I think we were chasing the game too early,’ says Munster coach Anthony FoleyGlasgow’s off-loading and sharpertactics make space for three first-half triesMon Jun 01 2015 - 01:00
Glasgow blast Munster away to claim first major titleLeone Nakarawa inspires for Scottish side as they win Pro 12 title in BelfastSun May 31 2015 - 18:19
George Clooney is also allegedly photographed outside local post office in NewcastleSat May 30 2015 - 01:00
All roads lead to Royal County Down despite Rory’s bogeysPredicted attendance of 90,000 could have been even higher, tourism officials sayFri May 29 2015 - 03:07
Benefactors dig deep for chance to play with world’s number oneTournament favourite Rory McIlroy hosts Pro-Am for children’s cancer charityThu May 28 2015 - 08:28
Rory McIlroy fresh and raring to go for Irish OpenWorld number one believes home tournament now a better ‘fit’ to his scheduleWed May 27 2015 - 16:08
Sergio Garcia excited to return to where it all began at Irish OpenSpaniard won his first European Tour event at Druid’s Glen in 1999Wed May 27 2015 - 14:03
All in the Scrum: End of season awardsWith the 2014/15 season nearly over, here’s some of the good, the bad and the stupidMon May 25 2015 - 11:48
Paul O’Connell: ‘It’s probably the last time I will play for Munster here’Secondrow admits win over Ospreys likely to be final game for Munster at Thomond ParkSun May 24 2015 - 13:54
Connacht ready to battle Gloucester for Champions Cup play-off placePat Lam says players are battered and bruised but hugely motivated for trip to KingsholmSat May 23 2015 - 13:19
Pass master Townsend homes in on Pro12 glory for Glasgow WarriorsCoach hopes energy from Scotstoun crowd can spur victory over UlsterWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Northwest 200’s thrill leaves riders unperturbed by dangerDunlop brothers and peers keep coming back in this celebration of fearless abilitySat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Paddy Jackson maturing into role of leader for Pro12 title-chasersUlster outhalf finding voice on pitch after struggling in previous years to impose himselfSat May 09 2015 - 01:01
Matt O’Connor expects ‘abrasive’ Treviso clashLeinster aim to keep Pro12 destiny ‘in our own hands’ as D’Arcy faces final home gameFri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Neck injury could keep Cian Healy out for rest of seasonProp’s neck a concern for Irish camp with August internationals likely return dateThu May 07 2015 - 16:19
John Treacy believes criminalising doping ‘should be considered’ISC chief executive says that jailing athletes who cheat would be a major step forwardThu May 07 2015 - 01:00
Darren Cave eager to add silverware to growing reputationCentre believes lack of success in Europe has boosted Ulster domesticallyWed May 06 2015 - 16:43
Eoin Reddan and Leinster must hold nerve or live consequencesMatt O’Connor’s side have two games to hold on to a Champions Cup qualification placeWed May 06 2015 - 07:00
Rio Olympics a reasonable goal for Grainne MurphyWexford woman is back to full health and looking forward to further successesMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
CJ Stander caps fine season for Munster with player of year awardSouth African backrow forward will be available to play for Ireland after World CupFri May 01 2015 - 09:50
Isa Nacewa’s absence from playing 'not a problem'Grenoble coach believes fullback is gifted genetically and different from most playersFri May 01 2015 - 09:49
Leinster confirm return of Isa Nacewa for 2015-16 campaignMatt O’Connor believes Fijian will play vital role during World Cup windowThu Apr 30 2015 - 11:30
Tyler Bleyendaal finally gets to stretch legs for MunsterVersatile former New Zealand under-20 captain taking it all in his strideThu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00
Six Leinster stars play under a third of Pro12 campaignLuke Fitzgerald the only Ireland starter to feature in over 40% of province’s game timeWed Apr 29 2015 - 10:11
Former US swimmer Shane Ryan hopes to compete for Ireland in RioSwim Ireland’s high performance director Peter Banks believes Ryan, who made last year’s USA team, would add to systemWed Apr 29 2015 - 01:00
Organisers offer free Champions Cup final ticketsJust 5,000 fans from Clermont and Toulon expected to make the trip to TwickenhamTue Apr 28 2015 - 12:25
‘Accepting is saying you have it – this is it. Coming to terms is day-to-day living’Victor Connell was tired when a late scrum was called. When it hit, the hooker heard his neck pop. It was a moment that was to change his life foreverSat Apr 25 2015 - 01:01
Scott Evans hoping to make it big in BakuOCI select 36 competitors in 10 events in first tranche of entries for inaugural eventFri Apr 24 2015 - 01:00
Chris Henry delighted to be making hard yards again for UlsterIreland flanker hoping for his second start of year since his stroke in NovemberWed Apr 22 2015 - 01:01
Paddy Barnes and Michael Conlan secure Olympic placesBelfast fighters’ success in World Series of Boxing in Venezuela sees them set for RioMon Apr 20 2015 - 09:12
Munster anxious to push on and upO’Connell, O’Mahony and Murray add top quality for Munster’s trip to MurrayfieldSat Apr 11 2015 - 14:11
‘Kid Chocolate’ fails to make the weight for Andy Lee fightFight with Peter Quillin will still go ahead in New York but Lee’s world title won’t be on the lineSat Apr 11 2015 - 11:23
Andy Lee faces biggest fight of career in bid to retain beltWorld champion faces unbeaten American Peter Quillin in his first title defenceFri Apr 10 2015 - 19:35
Champion Andy Lee aiming to reach next level of boxing stardomLimerick man puts his world title on the line against Peter Quillin in New YorkFri Apr 10 2015 - 11:30
Ian Madigan enjoying Leinster kicking responsibilityPlaymaker’s contribution from the tee has been crucial in recent gamesFri Apr 10 2015 - 11:28
Fergus McFadden recovering from his Bath knock-outLeinster winger respects the concern showed by his opposite number Matt BanahanThu Apr 09 2015 - 02:27
Rob Kearney relieved with victory but says Leinster need to improve‘Right now, we’ve got a very tired but happy bunch in there’Mon Apr 06 2015 - 01:00
Mils Muliaina shocked and distressed by assault allegationsConnacht player arrested over an alleged incident in Cardiff city on March 6thMon Apr 06 2015 - 01:00
‘We took our chances when they came and our scrum was outstanding’Matt O’Connor and Jamie Heaslip content as Bath camp frustrated with penaltiesSat Apr 04 2015 - 18:49
Matt O’Connor under no illusions about job at handLeinster coach points to set-pieces as being crucial if Bath are to be reined inFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Ulster clubs face deadline on All-Ireland LeagueIrish Hockey Association seek confirmation from teams on their intentions for 2015/’16 seasonFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Mark English confident of qualifying for Rio Olympics800m runner is focused on medals in this year’s Beijing World ChampionshipsFri Apr 03 2015 - 01:00
Return of Ireland stars a fillip for Leinster says Matt O’ConnorKane Douglas the only injury ahead of season defining Champions Cup quarter-finalThu Apr 02 2015 - 14:51
Bath ready for Leinster in Aviva this time, says Francois LouwMatt O’Connor’s side told to expect much tougher contest than in 2011Thu Apr 02 2015 - 13:39
Conor McGregor: I’ll be too powerful for Jose AldoIrish star talks the talk in Dublin ahead of Las Vegas UFC title fightTue Mar 31 2015 - 19:27
Banbridge clinch title with extra-time winner in hard-fought contestCork Church of Ireland in it until the end but Wright goal seals victory for Ulster teamSun Mar 29 2015 - 20:48
Strong Munster side to greet ConnachtBoth teams are missing some key players for crucial game in LimerickSat Mar 28 2015 - 12:33
