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Venus Williams and Azarenka overcome some more hurdles

Venus Williams and Azarenka overcome some more hurdles

Former five-time Wimbledon champion overcomes Spain’s Spain’s Maria Theresa Torro-Flor 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 while Belarusian sees off Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni 6-3 7-5

Tue Jun 24 2014 - 01:00
Murray begins title defence with clinical display

Murray begins title defence with clinical display

Champion opens campaign with straight sets defeat of David Goffin

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 23:30
Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon defence on Centre Court

Andy Murray begins his Wimbledon defence on Centre Court

Grigor Dimitrov opens his account on Number One court against American qualifier Ryan Harrison

Mon Jun 23 2014 - 10:40
Lendl gave Murray steel and  Mauresmo can give him  feel

Lendl gave Murray steel and Mauresmo can give him feel

The French woman was renowned for her touch and the Scot can learn to be strong at the net and move beyond back-court slugging

Sat Jun 21 2014 - 01:00
Bright start for Harrington in Fota

Bright start for Harrington in Fota

The Dubliner rewarded the early risers on the first day’s play at the Irish Open

Thu Jun 19 2014 - 10:13
Roger Federer seeded four, Murray three

Roger Federer seeded four, Murray three

Djokovic is the top seed with Nadal, who won the French Open this year, ranked second

Wed Jun 18 2014 - 12:02
Ireland’s Garry Ringrose up for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award

Ireland’s Garry Ringrose up for IRB Junior Player of the Year Award

The Blackrock centre has been impressive in the U20 World Cup in New Zealand

Tue Jun 17 2014 - 22:57
Real fight for women’s boxing is outside the ring

Real fight for women’s boxing is outside the ring

Katie Taylor delivered another golden moment but the embrace of the Irish public and media has been at a distance this week

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00
Bronze medallist  Clare Grace  looks to  Worlds with greater ambition

Bronze medallist Clare Grace looks to Worlds with greater ambition

‘It’s all just learning and building from here on, it’s the start of a long journey for all of us,’ DCU student says

Mon Jun 09 2014 - 01:00
Katie Taylor looks certain to take final step

Katie Taylor looks certain to take final step

Bray boxer poised to take sixth successive European crown

Sat Jun 07 2014 - 01:00
Katie Taylor to meet Estelle Mossely in final

Katie Taylor to meet Estelle Mossely in final

Taylor remains on course to retain European crown after semi-final win over Denista Eliseeva

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 14:07
Katie Taylor expects a more aggressive approach from Bulgarian Denista Eliseeva

Katie Taylor expects a more aggressive approach from Bulgarian Denista Eliseeva

Bulgarian boxer controversially beat the Olympic champion in 2011

Fri Jun 06 2014 - 01:00
Place in Saturday’s final is Katie Taylor’s to lose as she faces  Lavinia Mera

Place in Saturday’s final is Katie Taylor’s to lose as she faces Lavinia Mera

Olympic champion fights a local 19-year-old in Bucharest who is just a year out of the junior ranks

Wed Jun 04 2014 - 01:00
Taylor to face former Cork boxer in Bucharest

Taylor to face former Cork boxer in Bucharest

Former Mitchelstown resident won a Cork county junior title when living in Ireland

Tue Jun 03 2014 - 01:00
Katie Taylor advances with ease at European Championships

Katie Taylor advances with ease at European Championships

Beaten Olympic finalist Sofya Ochigava advances towards possible rematch

Mon Jun 02 2014 - 01:00
Jack O’Donoghue to captain under-20s in Auckland

Jack O’Donoghue to captain under-20s in Auckland

UL Bohemians number eight in for injured Seán O’Brien ahead of France game on Monday

Sun Jun 01 2014 - 10:43
Katie Taylor earned it all going against grain – some things never change

Katie Taylor earned it all going against grain – some things never change

Poster girl of London is trying to reclaim ground for women’s boxing

Sat May 31 2014 - 01:00

Jack O’Donoghue to captain under-20s in Auckland

UL Bohemians number eight in for injured Seán O’Brien ahead of France game on Monday

Fri May 30 2014 - 20:36
Ulster end Stuart Hogg speculation by  signing fullback Louis Ludik

Ulster end Stuart Hogg speculation by signing fullback Louis Ludik

27-year-old completes province’s non-Irish qualified signings for next season

Fri May 30 2014 - 17:30
Mike Ruddock opts for physically larger Ireland Under-20 squad

Mike Ruddock opts for physically larger Ireland Under-20 squad

Ireland coach cautious about his side’s chances in Under-20 Rugby World Cup in New Zealand

Tue May 27 2014 - 01:00
McGee falls just short of Roland Garros

McGee falls just short of Roland Garros

The Irish number one lost in two sets to the Italian player Andrea Arnaboldi

Fri May 23 2014 - 14:22
James McGee through to third round

James McGee through to third round

The Irish number one tennis player is just a match away from entry into the main draw at Roland Garros

Thu May 22 2014 - 17:51
Fergus McFadden looking to place kicking

Fergus McFadden looking to place kicking

The Irish winger hopes to add another string to his bow as a reliable boot from the tee

Thu May 22 2014 - 13:56
‘Not too many players you’d come across who haven’t been concussed’ –  McFadden

‘Not too many players you’d come across who haven’t been concussed’ – McFadden

Leinster winger accepts rugby is getting physically harder every year

Thu May 22 2014 - 01:00
Mind the bunkers as you shoot for the flag: it’s FootGolf

Mind the bunkers as you shoot for the flag: it’s FootGolf

Deer Park sets up course with 21in cups for those who want to bend it like Bubba

Wed May 21 2014 - 01:00
Ireland beat Wales in Barcelona

Ireland beat Wales in Barcelona

The Irish team are in a position to win the 4-Nations tournament after two wins

Thu May 15 2014 - 13:11
IRFU address issue of number of youths dropping out of  the sport

IRFU address issue of number of youths dropping out of the sport

As many as 50 per cent of 11 to 12 year olds stop playing when they move from primary to secondary education

Wed May 14 2014 - 01:00
Sean O’Brien back as  Leinster aim to   seal top seed spot  with victory over Edinburgh

Sean O’Brien back as Leinster aim to seal top seed spot with victory over Edinburgh

Visitors arrive following a 55-12 mauling by Munster last week

Sat May 10 2014 - 01:00
New faces in Irish hockey squad  for Four Nations

New faces in Irish hockey squad for Four Nations

New coach Craig Fulton still auditioning players for Rio 2016 campaign

Fri May 09 2014 - 01:00
O’Connell sees Ulster as springboard to Argentina and beyond

O’Connell sees Ulster as springboard to Argentina and beyond

Thu May 08 2014 - 08:00
Bucharest next  for European champion Katie Taylor

Bucharest next for European champion Katie Taylor

Latest defence of her European crown in Romania this year’s benchmark

Thu May 08 2014 - 07:27
Johnny Sexton keeps IRFU waiting on decision over future

Johnny Sexton keeps IRFU waiting on decision over future

Leinster announce 21 contract renewals without releasing any details

Wed May 07 2014 - 06:17
Jack McGrath’s overnight success  arrives after a long slog

Jack McGrath’s overnight success arrives after a long slog

Prop is happy with his season of increasing demands with Leinster and Ireland

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Callum Black believes Ulster’s confrontational approach  will not be blunted by dismissals

Callum Black believes Ulster’s confrontational approach will not be blunted by dismissals

Loosehead prop says province will not change tactics ahead of Pro 12 clash with Munster

Wed May 07 2014 - 01:00
Matt O’Connor identifies Australian  Douglas as player that fits Leinster profile

Matt O’Connor identifies Australian Douglas as player that fits Leinster profile

Leinster coach adds that Fergus McFadden might be fit enough to play this weekend against Edinburgh

Tue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Seven players from Irish clubs named on Pro12 team of the year

Seven players from Irish clubs named on Pro12 team of the year

Of those seven five are Irish internationals

Tue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Connacht show intent as Mils Muliaina arrives on one-year contract

Connacht show intent as Mils Muliaina arrives on one-year contract

Signing of 100-cap All Black will help province’s younger players develop

Tue May 06 2014 - 01:00
Alain Rolland is awarded Heineken Cup final

Alain Rolland is awarded Heineken Cup final

It is the third time the Irish referee will have officiated in the European showpiece

Fri May 02 2014 - 17:32
Connacht eager to win last home match

Connacht eager to win last home match

It will be an emotional game as several line out for final time at the Sportsground

Fri May 02 2014 - 14:25
Goalkeeper David Harte the hero for Ireland

Goalkeeper David Harte the hero for Ireland

Craig Fulton’s side advance to the Champions Challenge semf-finals in Malaysia

Fri May 02 2014 - 01:00
Munster’s Niall Ronan forced to call it quits

Munster’s Niall Ronan forced to call it quits

Munster forward retires due to a knee injury he suffered last year

Wed Apr 30 2014 - 13:11
Seán O’Brien may be fit for series with Argentina

Seán O’Brien may be fit for series with Argentina

The Irish flanker is ahead in his recovery from a shoulder injury and operation

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Dave Kearney’s first focus is to grab Pro12 victory for Leinster

Dave Kearney’s first focus is to grab Pro12 victory for Leinster

Interpro game against Ulster in Belfast brings an extra edge for the winger

Tue Apr 29 2014 - 01:00
Conor Murray  ready to step into Keatley’s spot at outhalf if required

Conor Murray ready to step into Keatley’s spot at outhalf if required

With JJ Hanrahan out through injury, Munster are dangerously thin on cover for the pivotal No 10 position

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 01:00
Player and coach of the year awards go to second-placed Old Belvedere

Player and coach of the year awards go to second-placed Old Belvedere

David Joyce scoops two awards for Division 1A winners Clontarf, Mick McGrath claims top tryscorer

Fri Apr 25 2014 - 00:09
Ireland’s men hockey side face New Zealand in  Pahang Champions Challenge 1

Ireland’s men hockey side face New Zealand in Pahang Champions Challenge 1

Coach Craig Fulton faces first real test of reign

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 18:23
Bernard Laporte takes aim at Munster and Wayne Barnes

Bernard Laporte takes aim at Munster and Wayne Barnes

Toulon coach and owner Mourad Boudjellal have previous form for abusing referees

Thu Apr 24 2014 - 03:00
Jason Quigley confirms move to  professional ranks

Jason Quigley confirms move to professional ranks

Donegal middleweight signs up with Golden Boy Promotions in America

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 12:27
Ulster’s Declan Fitzpatrick likely to miss rest of season

Ulster’s Declan Fitzpatrick likely to miss rest of season

Irish international prop’s heart palpitations during Glasgow Warriors clash a cause for concern

Wed Apr 23 2014 - 01:00
‘I’m not bothered, it wasn’t brave’

‘I’m not bothered, it wasn’t brave’

Suttonians Brian ‘Bru’ Amerlynck’s coming out is a positive development for Irish rugby

Sat Apr 19 2014 - 14:00
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