With Ireland and France missing, there’s little sense this is a World Cup final weekIrish flavour to South Africa’s media work with presence at top table of Felix Jones; Walsh, Onana and Maguire all see light at end of the tunnel; and the life and times of Baldy PaulieThu Oct 26 2023 - 10:25
Mary Hannigan: Lack of depth cost Ireland dearly at Rugby World CupGordon D’Arcy on how a lack of rotation backfired in France; Tyler Toland keen to rebuild international career; Seán Moran on the continuing scourge of referee attacksWed Oct 25 2023 - 11:29
Mary Hannigan: South Africa get the rub of the green - or the rub of a knee at leastBen O’Keeffe’s big call in the Rugby World Cup semi-final is a major point of debate; Jamie Finn on her World Cup heartache; John Doyle on his parish joyTue Oct 24 2023 - 10:27
All in the Game: Pascal Chimbonda at Skelmersdale United . . . sign ‘em up NetflixMary Hannigan’s weekly look at the quirky goings on in the football worldMon Oct 23 2023 - 08:00
Katie McCabe on top form again with two goals for Arsenal in WSLIrish winger scored a thumping left foot strike against Bristol CitySun Oct 22 2023 - 21:00
TV View: Stinker avoided as England take Jack Charlton approach to Rugby World CupRugby World Cup review: Don’t mention the Bomb Squad to Matt Williams, and just let Owen and Andy Farrell go fishingSun Oct 22 2023 - 20:19
Loreto extend perfect start to Hockey League season by ending Railway’s runRachel Kelly and Rebekah Fitzpatrick on target in battle of top two in EY Hockey LeagueSun Oct 22 2023 - 12:32
Mary Hannigan: Rugby World Cup semi-finals prompt thoughts of what might have beenThe history of the international rules; unfancied England hope for shock; Dettori’s bullshit farewell tourFri Oct 20 2023 - 10:09
Sharks continue to circle veteran athlete Diana Nyad’s ocean-swimming achievements Viewers of the film Nyad have been advised to ‘watch with discernment, keeping in mind the discrepancies’Fri Oct 20 2023 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: It feels wrong that the Rugby World Cup is carrying on without usLeinster flavour to Argentinian coaching staff; Ciarán Murphy sticks the boot in on KilcooThu Oct 19 2023 - 09:52
Nations League: Megan Campbell and Sinead Farrelly return to Ireland squad Erin McLaughlin earns a recall, but there is no room for Marissa Sheva or Megan WalshWed Oct 18 2023 - 19:05
Mary Hannigan: Busy month of recruiting ahead for the FAIGordon D’Arcy on Irish pride in Rugby World Cup defeat; should Ireland take comfort if New Zealand go on to win it all?Wed Oct 18 2023 - 10:18
Mary Hannigan: Ireland need a miracle, but find some dignity against GibraltarStephen Kenny’s swansong hits a high note and Gerry Thornley addresses that ‘hoary old chestnut’ about quarter-final glass ceilingsTue Oct 17 2023 - 10:14
TV View: Ireland’s Magic Johnston hoping they can play Gibraltar every week Help and support information for Ireland fans is available on the RTÉ websiteMon Oct 16 2023 - 22:17
Mary Hannigan: Guts wrenched and hearts broken ... this is why we love sport?Ireland’s Rugby World Cup defeat in Paris; our withering Euro 2024 campaign; and the right time to retire from GAA - cheery stuff in today’s Irish TimesMon Oct 16 2023 - 10:29
All in the Game: Real Madrid star told to give moaning a restJames Maddison’s alarming diet, and why young players may never get the benefit of Nicklas Bendter’s coaching insightsMon Oct 16 2023 - 06:00
Arsenal’s Katie McCabe the standout act among Irish players abroad at weekend Just five of Ireland’s 13 Women’s Super League players start for their clubs at the weekendSun Oct 15 2023 - 20:38
TV View: Rinse, wash and repeat as Rugby World Cup quarter-final hoodoo comes back to haunt Ireland‘We didn’t want to get ahead of ourselves, but the team forced us to’: Funereal mood in the studio as Paris ‘23 joins the list of defeatsSun Oct 15 2023 - 14:35
Ireland 0 Greece 2: How the Irish players rated at the Aviva Stadium Chiedozie Ogbene was by some distance Ireland’s most creative forceFri Oct 13 2023 - 22:10
Mary Hannigan: One more sleep, and the All Blacks aren’t helping with our nervesThe New Zealand view is that they ‘explode into life’ at the quarter-finals, and that it’s all about ‘who’s best on the day’... a sleepless night awaitsFri Oct 13 2023 - 10:56
Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne ready to lock horns in pursuit of cup glorySports Direct FAI Cup semi-final pits major Dublin rivals Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers against one another as Sligo Rovers host Athlone in the second tieFri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Ciara Mageean and Siobhan McCrohan named Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswomen of the monthMageean broke her own Irish 1500m record while McCrohan took home gold at rowing World ChampionshipsFri Oct 13 2023 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: ‘Joe Schmidt doesn’t get to make any tackles or run any lines’There are plenty of subplots to the Rugby World Cup quarter-final between Ireland and New Zealand, whether it’s ex-coaches, mindsets or zombiesThu Oct 12 2023 - 10:29
Mary Hannigan: Ireland team v All Blacks to be named at lunchtime todayRugby World Cup quarter-final build-up, team news ahead of Euro qualifiers, and Euro 2028 is coming to Dublin and BelfastWed Oct 11 2023 - 10:04
Mary Hannigan: Paulie, Catty, Si and Fogs getting Ireland ready for the All BlacksBuild up to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals, Ireland to be confirmed as one of the co-hosts for Euro 2028, John O’Shea to remain as Ireland assistant coachTue Oct 10 2023 - 10:49
Mary Hannigan: Serene Irish progress at Rugby World Cup leaves us a bit giddyKen Early on how mistakes deliver spectacle and Ian O’Riordan lauds Rhys McClenaghan’s faultless World Championship triumphMon Oct 09 2023 - 10:27
Ireland face further injury woes for Nations League as Caitlin Hayes ruled out for CelticWomen’s football round-up: On a positive note, Megan Campbell debuts for Everton while Amber Barrett nets for Standard LiegeSun Oct 08 2023 - 20:48
TV View: Nerves settle quickly as Ireland send Scotland home, to sink againIreland’s strong form provides a ‘feet up, no worries’ night for punters and fansSun Oct 08 2023 - 19:00
Mary Hannigan: The talking is nearly done ahead of Saturday night’s Celtic shoot-out in ParisThe latest from the Rugby World Cup, Stephen Kenny names his Ireland squad and an update on Casement ParkFri Oct 06 2023 - 09:50
James McClean divided opinion but few matched his passion for IrelandThe winger was as honest on the pitch as off it, and only four players have won more capsThu Oct 05 2023 - 18:39
Mary Hannigan: Will Euro 2028 be nothing but woolly promises and prime corporate guff?Minister weighs in on Euros funding, demon bugs in France and Ireland sweat on James Ryan’s fitnessThu Oct 05 2023 - 10:29
Mary Hannigan: Ireland now experts at dealing with expectationVAR audio released, reaction to GAA special congress and Manchester United lose againWed Oct 04 2023 - 09:49
David Beckham on Netflix: A lesson in how to keep your brand alive through thick and thinThis docuseries was made with the ex-footballer’s production company, but it is a reminder of the hatred and vilification often endured by him and his wife VictoriaTue Oct 03 2023 - 21:55
Mary Hannigan: Everybody’s talking about us - but are Scotland going to ruin the party?Gerry Thornley contemplates disaster; Johnny Watterson talks to Finn Russell; and Owen Doyle is shocked by Sexton’s about-turn in today’s Irish TimesTue Oct 03 2023 - 10:11
Mary Hannigan: Hugging, kissing, yupping and hollering as Europe win the Ryder CupKen Early fed up of VAR, Ireland hungry for success in France, lessons in marathon runningMon Oct 02 2023 - 10:03
Carparkgate puts pep in Europe’s step as Ryder Cup emotions boil overTeam Europe Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald and inspirational McIlroy shed tears of relief after home squad do enough to withstand USA’s comebackMon Oct 02 2023 - 06:00
Big week for Katie McCabe ends on a sour note as Liverpool shock ArsenalKatie McCabe's Arsenal lose at home to Liverpool in front of a record WSL crowd of 54.115 at the EmiratesSun Oct 01 2023 - 20:41
Erik ten Hag’s baldness somehow getting the blame for his struggles at Manchester UnitedSome significant goalpost-moving by the British home office, and the ugly life in WolverhamptonSun Oct 01 2023 - 19:34
Ireland captain Katie McCabe extends her stay at Arsenal with new contractMegan Campbell signs for Everton after being released by Liverpool at the end of last seasonFri Sept 29 2023 - 10:45
Mary Hannigan: Europe off to a strong start at Ryder Cup in RomeThe latest from the Rugby World Cup, the All Star football nominations and Sonia O’Sullivan’s columnFri Sept 29 2023 - 10:10
Plenty of Ireland players to watch as Women’s Super League kicks offA dozen Republic of Ireland internationals will feature in the new WSL season that gets under way this weekendFri Sept 29 2023 - 06:00
Denise O’Sullivan loving life at No 10 as Ireland get back on the front footMidfield playmaker enjoying the freedom to express herself in Nations League campaignWed Sept 27 2023 - 11:27
Denise O’Sullivan ‘like playing with Kevin de Bruyne’ as she stars against HungaryO’Sullivan and McCabe enjoying their new found freedom on the pitch under Eileen GleesonTue Sept 26 2023 - 21:56
Katie McCabe rocket helps Ireland to dominant victory over HungaryIreland are well on course to win promotion to League A of the Nations League as Eileen Gleeson’s team continues perfect startTue Sept 26 2023 - 21:08
Eileen Gleeson urges caution as Ireland get set to take on Hungary in BudapestInterim manager looks set to keep her starting line-up unchanged in search of another three pointsMon Sept 25 2023 - 18:44
Caitlin Hayes seizes her opportunity with Ireland and does not intend to let goScotland’s player of the year last season was already familiar with several members of the Irish squadMon Sept 25 2023 - 06:00
Katie McCabe gets the superstar treatment on special day at the AvivaFifty years since Ireland’s first official international, this was some indication of how far the national team has travelled since thenSun Sept 24 2023 - 16:00
‘It will stay with us for the rest of our lives’ - Eileen Gleeson on Ireland’s historic Aviva win Interim manager delighted for Tyler Toland after her successful return to international foldSat Sept 23 2023 - 17:51
‘I would be delighted if it could happen’: The push for the FAI to honour Veronica GuerinFor Helena Stapleton, if her ‘best pal’ was honoured on Saturday it would be a silver lining to the FAI’s planned event that has caused so much angerFri Sept 22 2023 - 15:45
Mary Hannigan: Ireland exuding ‘Zen-like calm’ ahead of South Africa clashNice wants to forget its past; Karen Duggan on turmoil for women’s team; Leona Maguire in actionFri Sept 22 2023 - 09:36
