Ally Pally is abuzz as World Darts Championship delivers on the quirky
Wasps, drug tests and saucy signs all part of the spectacle in London
Liverpool’s universal conquest and one Everton fan’s flair for mischief
Harry Redknapp dispenses with diplomacy
Year full of smash hits leaves judges for Sportswoman awards with a tough task
The top 25 moments from the year in women’s sport; Brian O’Connor on how to revive the Epsom Derby
Sportswoman of the Year selected after a 2025 to remember for Irish athletes
Judges had to choose from an illustrious list of 15 across several sports
From Tokyo to Istanbul and Croke Park: the top 25 moments of the year in women’s sport
World and European champions, record-setters and mould-breakers, Irish sportswomen had another stellar year
Katie Taylor still holds the belt as Ireland’s most admired athlete
GAA try to bring spending under control; rugby looking to bring down tackle height
Charlie Smyth living the dream as Ulster look primed to put it up to Leinster
Patrick McBrearty bows out after glorious Donegal run; James Ryan on tackle school; was Rory McIlroy hard done by?
World Cross-Country the next target for Irish team
Champions Cup format is nonsensical; Patrick McBrearty announces intercounty retirement
Mo Salah begins working his way out of the bad books
No such thing as cheap seats at next year’s World Cup final; Paul Pogba’s got the hump
Irish athletes can’t keep themselves off the podium in truly gluttonous year
Four medals at the European Cross-Country Championships made it a record year for Irish athletics
First phase of Ireland’s Pro-League campaign ends in two 2-1 defeats
Belgium and England earn wins at Abbotstown
Caitríona Jennings named Sportswoman of the Month for November
Ultra Runner of the Year achieved a world record in the Tunnel Hill 100 Mile in Illinois
Lights out for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne in Conference League
Winning night for Evan Ferguson and Robbie Keane; lofty World Cup ticket prices; and not so sporting subterfuge
Ireland take bonus point after Pro League draw with England
Result gave Ireland first points in elite competition after fine performance at Abbotstown
JJ Hanrahan hell-bent on getting Munster back on track
Rugby’s new centres of attention; New football rules far from perfect