WSL wrap: Chelsea complete five-in-a-rowUS-bound Emma Hayes’s 12-year reign as Chelsea manager finishes in glorious style with a 6-0 victory at Old Trafford to secure another title successSun May 19 2024 - 17:51
Cork and Tipp set for epic showdownStephen Kenny returns to management; Rachael Darragh ready for Paris OlympicsFri May 17 2024 - 10:08
Bohs, Palestine and a unique occasion for Irish footballDave Hannigan on hyping American stars too young; Do we need more games on GAAGo?Thu May 16 2024 - 09:37
Duke, O’Flanagan and Watkins retire from international hockeyThe vastly experienced trio won over 600 caps between them, as Ireland squad is named ahead of Nations Cup in SpainWed May 15 2024 - 12:41
Morning Sports Brief: Murphy faces tough challenge in UlsterGordon D’Arcy on why Richie Murphy has his work cut out for him; Darragh Ó Sé on Armagh’s need for a ruthless edge; Seán Moran on the rising red tideWed May 15 2024 - 10:22
Bohemians v Palestine: ‘In Gaza, our fields and our stadiums have been demolished’Getting the Palestinian women’s football squad to Dublin in time for their friendly against Bohs was a victory in itselfTue May 14 2024 - 20:54
Morning Sports Brief: To shootout or not shootout, that is the questionMichael Murphy on the art of the penalty; Gordon Manning wants to go for gold; while the form of Toulouse is ominous says Gerry ThornleyTue May 14 2024 - 11:53
Jimmy’s winning shootoutsDenis Walsh on Galway’s hurlers having ‘no identity or momentum’; Ken Early on ‘the worst United in more than 30 years’Mon May 13 2024 - 10:17
Bristol Rovers compelled to issue unfortunate apologyChilavert holds long grudge against Menotti; Sheringham says Rice is too good for ArsenalMon May 13 2024 - 06:00
‘Little interest’ in Leinster football final as Jim McGuinness and Donegal come sprinkled in magicDespair for Roy as Casemiro and Jonny Evans are once again named United’s central defensive partnershipMon May 13 2024 - 06:00
Róisín Ní Riain named Irish Times/Sports Ireland Sportswoman of the MonthRóisín Ní Riain claims Irish Times/Sports Ireland Sportswoman of the Month award after her five-medal haul at the European Para Swimming ChampionshipsSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Morning Sports Brief: Galway and Louth go in search of some Olympic spiritOne of Michelle Smith de Bruin’s long-standing records fell, while Galway and Louth face challenging weekends in the GAA ChampionshipFri May 10 2024 - 11:07
Sports Briefing: Caitlin Clark could have Tiger Woods-like effect on women’s basketballCiarán Murphy makes the case for treating the provincial GAA championships like the FA CupThu May 09 2024 - 10:15
Jamison Gibson-Park sets minimum standard that rest of Leinster must aspire toURC playoff places on the minds of provinces; Galway’s big boost adds to Mayo pressure; wellness at the OlympicsWed May 08 2024 - 11:21
Leinster know that it’s all about getting over the lineJacques Nienaber is focussed on winning; Mathieu Raynal impresses with his cool; while Armagh and Galway catch the eye of Michael MurphyTue May 07 2024 - 10:05
Savvy Jens Lehmann a step ahead of Arsenal on ‘Invincibles’ brandingRyan Burge’s spectacular show of pettiness; classic Clinton Morrison; Antony’s photographerMon May 06 2024 - 06:00
Women’s soccer round-up: Eileen Gleeson hoping Noelle Murray’s magic will rub off on Ireland squad Republic manager was in the stands as former international (34) notched up her 100th goal for Shelbourne. Plus: record attendance for Galway winSun May 05 2024 - 20:04
Holy cow! Leinster almost get a pat on the head in nerve-shredding finale Caelan Doris foils Northampton and banishes Mayo curse in frantic end to Champions Cup semi-finalSun May 05 2024 - 12:29
Railway Union complete double with Irish Senior Cup triumphLate goal from Katie Fearon gives them victory over Catholic Institute at BelfieldSat May 04 2024 - 16:33
Morning Sports Brief: The full signs have gone up on Croker - now it’s over to LeinsterJoe Canning says Tipp need to talk on the pitch; Ian O’Riordan tries out Sport Ireland’s environment chamber; Leona Maguire looks to the challenges aheadFri May 03 2024 - 10:37
Leona Maguire on the globe-trotting golf circuit: ‘We always joke that we’d make a very good Netflix series’Cavan golfer has the Olympics and four Majors on her upcoming busy agendaFri May 03 2024 - 06:00
DJ, artist, knifemaker - Cian Healy set to reach another milestoneMcAtamney becomes the latest Irishman in the NFL; Bragging rights up for grabs in Galway vs Mayo and spicy Tipperary-Waterford clashThu May 02 2024 - 09:04
No frills All-Ireland draw as Northampton learn about GAA headquartersIf it’s ‘razzmatazz and pageantry’ you want at Croke Park, ‘you’ll have to wait for Taylor Swift’, writes Gordon ManningWed May 01 2024 - 10:07
Morning Sport Briefing: Willie Mullins arrives at Punchestown after rewriting racing’s record booksTipperary’s hurlers face major challenge to pick themselves up after hammering by Limerick, while Gerry Thornley bemoans the anti-fun policeTue Apr 30 2024 - 11:01
Three Irish women rise with Crystal Palace, but two fall with Bristol CityCaitlin Hayes has been named in the Scottish Premier League’s team of the yearMon Apr 29 2024 - 10:12
Morning Sports Brief: Irish abroad have a weekend to savourFrom Rhys McClenaghan, to Shannon Sweeney and Aoife O’Rourke, and on to Willie Mullins, Ireland hit gold over the weekendMon Apr 29 2024 - 09:57
Barcelona is the bad habitat that Xavi just can’t kick Inspiration from Damien Duff’s wife; a heartfelt tribute to Jürgen Klopp; and pillow talk from John TerryMon Apr 29 2024 - 06:00
Amid grunts, groans and golds, Rhys McClenaghan and Limerick’s hurlers provide poetry in motionTV View: ‘It’s all gone peared,’ declares Paul MersonSun Apr 28 2024 - 19:11
Railway Union win Champions Trophy with last-minute penaltyRóisín Upton strike seals Champions Trophy victory for Railway Union over defending champions LoretoSun Apr 28 2024 - 15:28
Sports Briefing: Irish Army captain among those chasing Olympic dream‘Hypocrisy’ of Paris approach to Israeli athletes criticised while Cork Con and Terenure gear up for AIL finalFri Apr 26 2024 - 11:11
Hayley Nolan’s ambition to play in the Women’s Super League now Crystal clearCrystal Palace's Irish international defender Hayley Nolan looking forward to playing in the Women's Super League with Crystal Palace next seasonFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
Where has Ireland’s soccer talent gone? ‘If we don’t get the funding we need, things will just continue as they are’ warns the FAI’s academy development managerThu Apr 25 2024 - 10:02
Sports Briefing: Cork dazzle and befuddle in latest defeat to KerryDarragh Ó Sé wonders if Rebels truly believed they could win while Gordon D’Arcy chimes in on debate over IRFU central contractsWed Apr 24 2024 - 11:04
Sports Briefing: Derry, Cork and Leinster go in search of their mojoMichael Murphy on how Donegal out-Derryed Derry; Gerry Thornley on Munster’s love of travel; Owen Doyle gives his red card verdictTue Apr 23 2024 - 10:08
Sports Briefing: Limerick’s David Copperfield act the star turn of opening weekendDonegal bring Derry down to Earth while Ireland suffer at TwickenhamMon Apr 22 2024 - 11:09
‘Jeeesus’: disappearing goalies, disappearing teams and Kung Fu football leave us all bewilderedCoventry find their inner Limerick to give a scare to Erik ten Hag, whose United will now have the honour of losing to City in the FA Cup finalMon Apr 22 2024 - 06:00
Kevin De Bruyne tackles claim fails to live up to scrutiny Borussia Dortmund’s Mats Hummels defends his ‘fellow farmers’ with the mother of all burnsMon Apr 22 2024 - 06:00
Morning Brief: Strange fight for Katie, tough fight for IrelandThe Tyson/Paul fight is a charade but content gold; Ireland have a daunting trip to Twickenham; while Seamus Power is off to a flier at the RBC HeritageFri Apr 19 2024 - 10:21
James McClean doesn’t hold back on the FAI’s manager huntNever a dull moment in the Munster hurling championship; Lee Chin speaks about last year’s racist abuseThu Apr 18 2024 - 11:48
Uefa’s bonkers scheduling leaves us habitually on the wrong channel at the wrong timeWhy oh why did Uefa have Tuesday and Wednesday’s quarter-finals kick off at the same time?Wed Apr 17 2024 - 22:26
Could it be July before a Republic of Ireland manager is picked?Gerry Thornley says Leinster is a ‘classic case of the rich getting richer,’ while Sean Moran looks at ‘kite-flying’ on September All-reland finalsWed Apr 17 2024 - 11:30
Morning Brief: Confusion continues to reign at FAI as Jonathan Hill steps downCEO’s legacy will be one of plans with little execution; Leinster strengthen their hand; Michael Murphy looking forward to Harte v McGuinnessTue Apr 16 2024 - 10:33
FAI could stand for ‘Find an Interim’ as Jonathan Hill’s exit adds to Irish football farce Shambolic search for a new Republic of Ireland manager lurches on, while instability has done little to repair reputational damage of the John Delaney yearsTue Apr 16 2024 - 06:00
Morning Brief: Leinster appear ahead of schedule as they book date in Croke ParkTicket talk has already started for Champions Cup semi-final; Ireland gets Six Nations campaign up and running; Scottie Scheffler makes it look easyMon Apr 15 2024 - 11:20
Leeds counting the cost of Jean-Kevin Augustin’s disastrous signingMegan Campbell’s long throw leads her to be dubbed ‘Rory Delass’Mon Apr 15 2024 - 06:00
‘Sensory blitzkrieg’: McGinley somehow keeps a straight face when met with Chamblee’s golf guffBandwagoners are, mercifully, only subjected to this kind of guff in glory weeksSun Apr 14 2024 - 21:00
The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman Award for March: Rachael BlackmoreHaving won the Gold Cup on A Plus Tard and two Champion Hurdles on Honeysuckle, Blackmore secured the third jewel in the festival’s crown on 17-2 shot Captain GuinnessSat Apr 13 2024 - 06:00
LIV on the mind at Augusta as DeChambeau takes the leadRobbie Henshaw and Leinster “obsessed” with a fifth Champions Cup; Athletics to give prize money to Olympic championsFri Apr 12 2024 - 10:08
Skorts: What are they and why are we suddenly talking about them?Many camogie players find the mandated skirt-short hybrids restricting, but it seems they’ll be stuck wearing them until 2027 at leastFri Apr 12 2024 - 10:00
Masters week, when golf gets the undivided attention of AmericansRonan O’Gara takes La Rochelle to Cork; Vera Pauw speaks out; Louth get ready for Leinster championshipThu Apr 11 2024 - 09:49
