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Ireland’s Six Nations campaign followed a downward curve

Ireland’s Six Nations campaign followed a downward curve

Gerry Thornley on worrying problems for Ireland; Owen Doyle on refereeing frustrations; Rory McIlroy back in the groove

Tue Mar 18 2025 - 10:14
Women’s hockey: Railway and Loreto to contest all-Dublin cup final

Women’s hockey: Railway and Loreto to contest all-Dublin cup final

City rivals to meet in AIG Irish Senior Cup final in first all-capital decider since 2014

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 19:00
Ruesha Littlejohn strikes for Shamrock Rovers on debut

Ruesha Littlejohn strikes for Shamrock Rovers on debut

Midfield international curls free-kick into net on debut against league champions Athlone Town at Tallaght Stadium

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 19:00
José Mourinho takes Saint-Maximin to task in a remarkably public spat

José Mourinho takes Saint-Maximin to task in a remarkably public spat

Fenerbahce boss Jose drops winger after accusing him of being overweight

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 17:06
TV View: Easterby uses Dumb and Dumber clip to try convince Irish players of Six Nations chances

TV View: Easterby uses Dumb and Dumber clip to try convince Irish players of Six Nations chances

Needing favours in at the Principality and Stade de France was always a long shot, and so it proved

Sun Mar 16 2025 - 06:00
Lara Gillespie named Sportswoman of the Month for February

Lara Gillespie named Sportswoman of the Month for February

Recent victories include her becoming the first Irish cyclist to win gold at the European Track Championships

Sat Mar 15 2025 - 06:00
Cheltenham 2025 day four: Inothewayurthinkin wins Gold Cup – As it happened

Cheltenham 2025 day four: Inothewayurthinkin wins Gold Cup – As it happened

Galopin Des Champs finishes second, misses out on a three-in-a-row

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 18:39
Rachael Blackmore fills in the blanks on her Cheltenham CV

Rachael Blackmore fills in the blanks on her Cheltenham CV

Galopin Des Champs chases history; Simon Easterby jumps to his team’s defence; Heimir Hallgrímsson says he was lost in translation

Fri Mar 14 2025 - 11:01
Fates align to create powerful jumble of emotions at Cheltenham

Fates align to create powerful jumble of emotions at Cheltenham

Wins for Marine Nationale and Jazzy Matty sparked thoughts of Michael O’Sullivan; Jack Crowley gets his chance to shine in Rome

Thu Mar 13 2025 - 11:48
Sports Briefing: A poignant day ahead at the Cheltenham Festival

Sports Briefing: A poignant day ahead at the Cheltenham Festival

The fallout continues from Ireland’s defeat by France, and Irish runners have a spring in their steps

Wed Mar 12 2025 - 11:22
Ireland’s loss to France was epochal, but it doesn’t have to be apocalyptic

Ireland’s loss to France was epochal, but it doesn’t have to be apocalyptic

Gerry Thornley on why everyone needs to stay calm; Nathan Johns crunches the numbers; Owen Doyle vents his frustration

Tue Mar 11 2025 - 10:57
Ireland’s fortunes go from agony at the Aviva to ecstasy on the track

Ireland’s fortunes go from agony at the Aviva to ecstasy on the track

Our writers assess the fallout from the loss to France, while glorying in the medal drama from Apeldoorn

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 11:16
José Mourinho makes Tottenham waste time, and James McClean has a revolting rhyme

José Mourinho makes Tottenham waste time, and James McClean has a revolting rhyme

Ireland’s World Cup chances gets a boost, and Harry Redknapp joins the Bruno Fernandes fan club

Mon Mar 10 2025 - 06:00
Defending champions Athlone Town off to winning start as they await player permits

Defending champions Athlone Town off to winning start as they await player permits

Athlone awaiting clearance for three American players to play in League of Ireland

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 19:57
TV View: France’s lack of ‘optionality’ mattered little when Ireland’s wings were already clipped

TV View: France’s lack of ‘optionality’ mattered little when Ireland’s wings were already clipped

Donal Lenihan’s sombre tone summed up our collective deflation

Sun Mar 09 2025 - 06:00
Ireland beaten in Nations League final shoot-out

Ireland beaten in Nations League final shoot-out

New Zealand promoted to the Pro League after getting the better of Ireland

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 09:54
Chaos reigns between Armagh and Dublin in all its entertaining glory

Chaos reigns between Armagh and Dublin in all its entertaining glory

Peter Canavan proves himself to be all-knowing; Chris Eubank goes toe to toe with Tommy Tiernan

Mon Mar 03 2025 - 06:00
Women’s football round-up: Lucy Quinn’s brace keeps Birmingham top

Women’s football round-up: Lucy Quinn’s brace keeps Birmingham top

Irish international boss an interested spectator at President’s Cup final between Shels and Athlone

Sun Mar 02 2025 - 19:54
US soccer fans pay good money not to see Messi

US soccer fans pay good money not to see Messi

Ticket prices sky-rocket for Inter Miami’s game against Houston Dynamo, only for the Argentine to be rested

Sun Mar 02 2025 - 19:00
Mullan goal sends Ireland through to Nations Cup final

Mullan goal sends Ireland through to Nations Cup final

Ireland one win away from promotion to Pro League

Sat Mar 01 2025 - 21:09
Ireland to face United States in Hockey Nations Cup semi-finals

Ireland to face United States in Hockey Nations Cup semi-finals

Gareth Grundie’s side top pool with three wins out of three

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 14:11
Retirements sure to add extra emotion to France clash

Retirements sure to add extra emotion to France clash

Blow for Clare as O’Donnell is out; the best golf balls in 2025; who is Clayton McMillan

Fri Feb 28 2025 - 10:19
Gibson-Park goes to the next level, Munster take the next step

Gibson-Park goes to the next level, Munster take the next step

Clayton McMillan arrives at Munster; GAA goalkeepers in the spotlight; New York Yankees can finally let their hair down

Thu Feb 27 2025 - 11:36
Ireland’s limitations laid bare in Slovenia as poor Nations League start continues

Ireland’s limitations laid bare in Slovenia as poor Nations League start continues

Gordon D’Arcy on the happiness gained from a scrappy win; Garry Ringrose to learn fate on Thursday

Wed Feb 26 2025 - 11:15
Ireland get their kicks and prepare for Le Bombe Equipe

Ireland get their kicks and prepare for Le Bombe Equipe

Owen Doyle is not a fan of the 20-minute red card; Paul Early is not a fan of the roaming keeper in GAA

Tue Feb 25 2025 - 11:23
Contrasting fortunes for Ireland men’s and women’s hockey teams

Contrasting fortunes for Ireland men’s and women’s hockey teams

Ireland women off to winning start in Nations Cup while men suffer heavy defeat to Germany

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 17:51
Ireland move forward but leave the door open for France and England

Ireland move forward but leave the door open for France and England

Sam Prendergast enrages and enthrals; Jarlath Burns hits out at the DUP; GAA facing ‘greatest challenge since its foundation’

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 10:33
Denise O’Sullivan says Carla Ward’s preferred style of play ‘is not going to happen overnight’

Denise O’Sullivan says Carla Ward’s preferred style of play ‘is not going to happen overnight’

New Republic of Ireland head coach will oversee second match in charge on Tuesday in Slovenia

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00
Jude Bellingham’s red card sparks debate on the intricacies of swearing

Jude Bellingham’s red card sparks debate on the intricacies of swearing

Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini calls out Ademola Lookman

Mon Feb 24 2025 - 06:00
Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage

Shane Horgan’s Six Nations prediction almost comes true, while Off The Ball comments make BBC coverage

TV View: ‘Our 14th Triple Crown, but the celebrations so muted you’d think they’d been presented with a wooden spoon'

Sun Feb 23 2025 - 06:00
Ireland risk offending Wales, but it’s a risk Simon Easterby’s willing to take

Ireland risk offending Wales, but it’s a risk Simon Easterby’s willing to take

Much-changed Ireland side head to Cardiff; Carla Ward kicks off her tenure against Turkey

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 10:06
Ireland look to the future as Carla Ward’s reign kicks off against Turkey

Ireland look to the future as Carla Ward’s reign kicks off against Turkey

Ireland host Turkey in the Nations League on Friday before Tuesday’s away match against Slovenia

Fri Feb 21 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan’s remarkable recovery continues with Irish captaincy

Dan Sheehan’s remarkable recovery continues with Irish captaincy

Ross Byrne leaves Leinster after 10 years; Shamrock Rovers prepare for massive European game

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 10:30
Heather Payne in the mood to hit more milestones for Ireland

Heather Payne in the mood to hit more milestones for Ireland

Interview with Heather Payne of Republic of Ireland WNT

Thu Feb 20 2025 - 06:00
Ireland will simply have to live with favourites’ tag for Wales game

Ireland will simply have to live with favourites’ tag for Wales game

Gordon D’Arcy on Wales’ woes; Niall Morgan on why goalkeepers must be allowed roam; Sharlene Mawdsley on her Olympic plans

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 11:43
‘It’s tough in the WSL’: Ireland’s Abbie Larkin knows the draws and pitfalls of the English topflight

‘It’s tough in the WSL’: Ireland’s Abbie Larkin knows the draws and pitfalls of the English topflight

Crystal Palace forward part of Carla Ward’s squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Turkey and Slovenia

Wed Feb 19 2025 - 06:00
Now is not the time to be stoking the fire in Welsh bellies

Now is not the time to be stoking the fire in Welsh bellies

Owen Doyle on how rugby can fix its ailments; Denis Walsh on how Gaelic football has

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 11:58
Emily Murphy: ‘I always wanted to come and play for Ireland’

Emily Murphy: ‘I always wanted to come and play for Ireland’

Murphy is one of 12 players in Carla Ward’s 23-strong squad who was born outside Ireland

Tue Feb 18 2025 - 06:00
Aoife Mannion excited about what Carla Ward can bring to the Ireland team’s table

Aoife Mannion excited about what Carla Ward can bring to the Ireland team’s table

The Manchester United defender admits to having been taken aback by Eileen Gleeson’s departure from the manager job

Mon Feb 17 2025 - 19:00
Damien Duff disappoints viewers looking for an old serial killer

Damien Duff disappoints viewers looking for an old serial killer

TV View: Questions about the Bohemians man of the match, and perhaps Manchester United should have played a chicken wing in midfield?

Mon Feb 17 2025 - 06:00
Lack of club game time a concern for Ireland facing into Nations League fixtures

Lack of club game time a concern for Ireland facing into Nations League fixtures

Eight of Carla Ward’s 23-player squad weren’t in any club action at the weekend

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 20:33
Justin Kluivert’s new-born child proves quite the inconvenience for dedicated fantasy football managers

Justin Kluivert’s new-born child proves quite the inconvenience for dedicated fantasy football managers

Sergio Aguero says too much; Duffer’s on the job; Manchester United spring a leak

Sun Feb 16 2025 - 18:51
Sportswoman of the Month for January - Hazel Finn (basketball)

Sportswoman of the Month for January - Hazel Finn (basketball)

The 21-year-old came off the bench to help Liffey Celtics to cup glory, earning the MVP award in the process

Sat Feb 15 2025 - 06:00
Roses are red, violets are blue, oh Michael Noonan, Rovers love you

Roses are red, violets are blue, oh Michael Noonan, Rovers love you

Shamrock Rovers' brilliant win in Molde; why South Africa should be in the Six Nations; the bloody history of boxing

Fri Feb 14 2025 - 10:53
Beware of the wounded Welsh with a new manager bounce

Beware of the wounded Welsh with a new manager bounce

Calvin Nash playing his part for Ireland; Shamrock Rovers visit Molde; Rory McIlroy in PGA Tour action

Thu Feb 13 2025 - 12:24
Ireland’s form puts Simon Easterby on Wales' radar to replace Warren Gatland

Ireland’s form puts Simon Easterby on Wales' radar to replace Warren Gatland

Gordon D’Arcy hails ‘resolute’ Ireland; Finlay Bealham back on top of his game; Mayo need a win; Carla Ward looks to unearth new talent

Wed Feb 12 2025 - 12:28
Scottish boo boys grist to Peter O’Mahony’s mill

Scottish boo boys grist to Peter O’Mahony’s mill

Ireland remain on course for Grand Slam; Wexford struggling to cope in Division 1A

Tue Feb 11 2025 - 10:53
Ireland have road to travel but dream of ‘three-peat’ is still alive

Ireland have road to travel but dream of ‘three-peat’ is still alive

Sam Prendergast and Andrew Porter impress; Ken Early on the curious relationship between Donald Trump and Gianni Infantino

Mon Feb 10 2025 - 10:34
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves no doubt as to who he thinks is the GOAT

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves no doubt as to who he thinks is the GOAT

Notttingham pub come up with unfortunate drinks promo; a Dublin player gets sent off for unusual reason

Mon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
Six Nations: Wacky Races, unknown clowns and an ‘absolute pain in the backside’

Six Nations: Wacky Races, unknown clowns and an ‘absolute pain in the backside’

From error-laden chaos at Twickenham to the start of a bad joke at Murrayfield

Mon Feb 10 2025 - 06:00
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