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All in the Game: Far from impressed by Benjamin Sesko goal, Roy Keane was triggered by it

All in the Game: Far from impressed by Benjamin Sesko goal, Roy Keane was triggered by it

Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo was put in his place and Richard Keys found himself playing catch-up

Mon Feb 16 2026 - 06:00
Ireland produce superb 4-1 Hockey Pro League win over Australia

Ireland produce superb 4-1 Hockey Pro League win over Australia

Ellen Curran, Katie Mullan, Sarah Hawkshaw and Hannah McLoughlin on the scoresheet in Hobart

Sun Feb 15 2026 - 13:10
Six Nations: Ireland hold out for a 20-13 victory over Italy – as it happened

Six Nations: Ireland hold out for a 20-13 victory over Italy – as it happened

Ireland v Italy live updates

Sat Feb 14 2026 - 17:23
Michelle Clarke named Sportswoman of the Month for January

Michelle Clarke named Sportswoman of the Month for January

Basketball player captained Killester to their first league title in 44 years

Sat Feb 14 2026 - 06:00
Ireland lose narrowly to Argentina at FIH Pro League

Ireland lose narrowly to Argentina at FIH Pro League

Irish side had taken the lead against the team that had beaten them 5-0 earlier in the week

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 14:53
Ireland draw Israel but Heimir Hallgrímsson is concentrating on ‘football matters’

Ireland draw Israel but Heimir Hallgrímsson is concentrating on ‘football matters’

Conor Murray thinks the obituaries for Irish rugby are premature; John O’Sullivan on how Italy might attack Ireland in Six Nations

Fri Feb 13 2026 - 11:28
Austria, Israel and Kosovo: A closer look at Ireland’s Nations League opponents

Austria, Israel and Kosovo: A closer look at Ireland’s Nations League opponents

Austria on a roll after World Cup qualification, and Israel match may be tense after FAI called for Uefa ban

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 19:43
Ireland impress in scoreless draw against Australia

Ireland impress in scoreless draw against Australia

Ireland now have three points from their first six games in their tournament debut

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 15:12
‘Somebody needs to start sticking up for Evan Ferguson’

‘Somebody needs to start sticking up for Evan Ferguson’

Farrell expected to ring the changes against Italy; Mullins preparing another ‘outstanding festival team’ for Cheltenham

Thu Feb 12 2026 - 09:24
Ireland’s ‘desperately poor’ kicking game hardly helped the cause

Ireland’s ‘desperately poor’ kicking game hardly helped the cause

James McCarthy on Dublin’s shaky start to league campaign; High hopes for Brighterdaysahead

Wed Feb 11 2026 - 09:58
Argentina too strong for Ireland in FIH Pro League

Argentina too strong for Ireland in FIH Pro League

Gareth Grundie’s side beaten 5-0 in Hobart

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 15:07
Is this a lull or something deeper for Irish rugby?

Is this a lull or something deeper for Irish rugby?

Farrell needs to lift his players for Italy; Patrick Reed the hottest player on the planet

Tue Feb 10 2026 - 11:20
Irish rugby licks its wounds after bruising 72 hours

Irish rugby licks its wounds after bruising 72 hours

The band needs to stay on the wagon as Ireland experience some turbulence

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 09:35
Radamel Falcao’s new statue looks like a former US presidential nominee

Radamel Falcao’s new statue looks like a former US presidential nominee

Sympathy is in short supply for Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 06:00
Lindsey Vonn: In 13 seconds, we went from gutsy Olympic comeback to one that turned brutal

Lindsey Vonn: In 13 seconds, we went from gutsy Olympic comeback to one that turned brutal

There were those who pilloried Lindsey Vonn’s decision to give it a go ... folk who, largely, wouldn’t know a piste from a piss-up

Mon Feb 09 2026 - 06:00
Ireland go back to the bad old days after night to forget in Paris

Ireland go back to the bad old days after night to forget in Paris

Sports Briefing: Andy Farrell concerned by his side’s lack of intent as France shed Irish game plan from the get-go

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 10:31
France’s four horsemen bring the apocalypse down on Ireland in Paris

France’s four horsemen bring the apocalypse down on Ireland in Paris

The TV pundits were struggling to see positives, but everybody can put away those wooden spoons

Fri Feb 06 2026 - 06:00
RTÉ and Virgin Media offering ‘in-game’ advertising slots during Six Nations

RTÉ and Virgin Media offering ‘in-game’ advertising slots during Six Nations

ITV director claims new ‘picture-in-picture offering’ would help keep live sport on free-to-air television

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 15:49
Beating France will be a hell of an achievement

Beating France will be a hell of an achievement

Countdown to Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Paris; TJ Reid all set for another season with Kilkenny

Thu Feb 05 2026 - 09:40
Apocalypse, why now? Gordon D’Arcy on the negativity surrounding Ireland’s Six Nations hopes

Apocalypse, why now? Gordon D’Arcy on the negativity surrounding Ireland’s Six Nations hopes

Sports Briefing: All the latest Six Nations build-up; Are Derry City the team to stop Shamrock Rovers from winning a sixth title in seven years?

Wed Feb 04 2026 - 10:34
Andy Farrell names his Ireland side to face France

Andy Farrell names his Ireland side to face France

Farrell’s most challenging campaign yet; Justin Rose targets career Grand Slam

Tue Feb 03 2026 - 10:00
Donegal and Mayo make early running in the league

Donegal and Mayo make early running in the league

Sports Briefing: Prendergast likely to play outhalf against France; Galopin Des Champs looks for Gold Cup quadruple

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 09:56
‘I got more sense out of the dog’: Bernie Slaven sheds light on Italia 90 ruff rooming rumours

‘I got more sense out of the dog’: Bernie Slaven sheds light on Italia 90 ruff rooming rumours

God-like Brady, Haaland and Salah pay up, Rooney goes for comfort

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
Even Elon couldn’t afford a rocket like Brighterdaysahead

Even Elon couldn’t afford a rocket like Brighterdaysahead

Gordon Elliott gets one up on Willie Mullins as Brighterdaysahead trumps Lossiemouth at Leopardstown

Mon Feb 02 2026 - 06:00
‘Zero tolerance’ for Bundee Aki and referee abuse

‘Zero tolerance’ for Bundee Aki and referee abuse

Sports briefing: Edwin Edogbo finds himself in dreamland

Fri Jan 30 2026 - 09:57
When it rains, it pours for Andy Farrell

When it rains, it pours for Andy Farrell

Sports Briefing: Discipline a central theme for Doris; Waterford need to kickstart their campaign

Thu Jan 29 2026 - 11:14
‘I played with gratitude, not obligation, with perspective, not fear’

‘I played with gratitude, not obligation, with perspective, not fear’

Sports Briefing: GAA waiting for news on pitches around the country; final round of games in “protracted” Champions League

Wed Jan 28 2026 - 09:46
Andy Farrell sets his sights on a perfect Six Nations

Andy Farrell sets his sights on a perfect Six Nations

Gerry Thornley on Connacht’s remarkable renaissance; ‘Moranball’ gets the engines running for Mayo fans

Tue Jan 27 2026 - 10:27
Counties battle the elements as National Leagues return with a bang

Counties battle the elements as National Leagues return with a bang

Manchester United tear up the script, Andy Farrell calls in backup, golf needs a villain we can get behind

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 10:14
‘I got dead emotional’: Jason McAteer on Roy Keane’s cafe gesture after long-running feud

‘I got dead emotional’: Jason McAteer on Roy Keane’s cafe gesture after long-running feud

Club Brugge fans brave the cold while José Mourinho had a go at Michael Carrick

Mon Jan 26 2026 - 06:00
Yes, but could Matheus Cunha operate a camera on a rainy afternoon in Semple Stadium?

Yes, but could Matheus Cunha operate a camera on a rainy afternoon in Semple Stadium?

Mayo survive a storming Galway fightback before Roy Keane reins in Michael Carrick praise

Sun Jan 25 2026 - 20:42
Amber Barrett scores famous Strasbourg winner as Denise O’Sullivan gets Liverpool on track

Amber Barrett scores famous Strasbourg winner as Denise O’Sullivan gets Liverpool on track

The Republic of Ireland internationals have made an instant impact at their new clubs

Sun Jan 25 2026 - 17:22
A heck of a week for the Edogbo family

A heck of a week for the Edogbo family

Charlie Smyth breaking barriers in NFL; Sam Bennett undergoes heart procedure

Fri Jan 23 2026 - 09:40
Andy Farrell reveals his hand for Six Nations

Andy Farrell reveals his hand for Six Nations

Keenan hoping to be back for France; McIlroy calls on LIV players to pay fines

Thu Jan 22 2026 - 09:47
Mack Hansen missing as Andy Farrell is set to name Ireland squad

Mack Hansen missing as Andy Farrell is set to name Ireland squad

Andy Farrell to name Six Nations squad; European Club to be renamed Brittas Bay Golf Club

Wed Jan 21 2026 - 10:46
Gary Cronin appointed Republic of Ireland assistant coach

Gary Cronin appointed Republic of Ireland assistant coach

Head coach Carla Ward says Dubliner has ‘proven skill set of coaching elite players’

Tue Jan 20 2026 - 14:21
Irish provinces lands an unwanted first in the Champions Cup

Irish provinces lands an unwanted first in the Champions Cup

Owen Doyle on rugby referees in coaching mode; Allianz GAA sponsorship controversy set to rumble on

Tue Jan 20 2026 - 10:08
Dingle complete clean sweep of club titles for Kerry

Dingle complete clean sweep of club titles for Kerry

Ballygunner claim second hurling title; Leinster to face Edinburgh in round of 16

Mon Jan 19 2026 - 09:42
Hang it in the Louvre: Dingle and St Brigid’s create a masterpiece of a final

Hang it in the Louvre: Dingle and St Brigid’s create a masterpiece of a final

All-Ireland club football final yields a classic despite confusion in extra time

Mon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
Multi-millionaire Messi couldn’t be bought, no matter how hard Al-Ittihad tried

Multi-millionaire Messi couldn’t be bought, no matter how hard Al-Ittihad tried

Roy Keane makes a dig, Liam Rosenior practices his clapping, Lisandro Martínez gets the last laugh

Mon Jan 19 2026 - 06:00
Denise O’Sullivan joins Liverpool in club record transfer

Denise O’Sullivan joins Liverpool in club record transfer

Amber Barrett and Kelly Brady also on the move

Sun Jan 18 2026 - 15:23
Lauren Walsh named Sportswoman of the Month for December

Lauren Walsh named Sportswoman of the Month for December

Kildare golfer will join Leona Maguire on the LPGA Tour after getting through Q School

Sat Jan 17 2026 - 06:00
Still like a spring chicken, Jamison Gibson-Park isn’t done answering Ireland’s Call

Still like a spring chicken, Jamison Gibson-Park isn’t done answering Ireland’s Call

Flag furore in the North, Parrott v Ferguson, and Rory comes back swinging

Fri Jan 16 2026 - 10:01
Munster in a familiar position, with their backs against the wall

Munster in a familiar position, with their backs against the wall

Jeremy Loughman looking forward to Thomond Park showdown; Joe McCarthy on his brother’s ‘significant’ injury

Thu Jan 15 2026 - 11:32
Senegal down defensive Egypt in Afcon semi-final to spare us the misery of extra-time

Senegal down defensive Egypt in Afcon semi-final to spare us the misery of extra-time

Sadio Mané the man of the hour in happy reunion with former team-mate Mo Salah

Thu Jan 15 2026 - 06:00
Leinster lack edge, and no ‘pity party’ for Munster

Leinster lack edge, and no ‘pity party’ for Munster

Ulster have been the most consistent Irish province this season, says Gordon D’Arcy

Wed Jan 14 2026 - 10:02
Who can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup?

Who can still qualify for the knockout stages of the Champions Cup?

Clermont and Bayonne the only two sides who can’t progress; Kerry clubs having a whale of a time

Tue Jan 13 2026 - 09:56
Provinces go through the emotions on bumper weekend of European action

Provinces go through the emotions on bumper weekend of European action

Munster clubs rule Croke Park; more injury concern for Evan Ferguson

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 10:05
After wins against the odds, we’re going to party like it’s a Nintendo 64

After wins against the odds, we’re going to party like it’s a Nintendo 64

Joy unbounded for An Ghaeltacht and Macclesfield, but Old Trafford reeks of despair

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
Liverpool left-back Milos Kerkez is unfavourably compared to Darwin Nunez

Liverpool left-back Milos Kerkez is unfavourably compared to Darwin Nunez

Lionel Messi on home (dis)comforts, Antonio Cassano on ‘duds’

Mon Jan 12 2026 - 06:00
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