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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
Carla Ward faces testing first squad selection as Ireland manager as injuries pile up

Carla Ward faces testing first squad selection as Ireland manager as injuries pile up

Aston Villa’s Anna Patten hobbled off in the FA Cup to add to the growing list

Sun Feb 09 2025 - 20:10
Simon Easterby surprises with Ireland team selection

Simon Easterby surprises with Ireland team selection

Bundee Aki looks for Ireland to be ‘much more clinical’; prospect of Katie Taylor at Croke Park fades

Fri Feb 07 2025 - 10:20
‘Just another day in the life of a s***e footballer’: Ruesha Littlejohn criticises London City Lionesses after contract termination

‘Just another day in the life of a s***e footballer’: Ruesha Littlejohn criticises London City Lionesses after contract termination

Ireland midfielder on the lookout for a new team after messy departure from old club

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 17:13
Could Dan Sheehan be Ireland’s next boxing star? For rugby’s sake, let’s hope not

Could Dan Sheehan be Ireland’s next boxing star? For rugby’s sake, let’s hope not

How Ireland can halt Humble Huw; Hurling ups the stakes; Fintan McCarthy has an eye on the scales

Thu Feb 06 2025 - 10:20
Mikayla Power and Emily Kealy named in Irish squad for Nations Cup in Chile

Mikayla Power and Emily Kealy named in Irish squad for Nations Cup in Chile

Sarah Hawkshaw succeeds Katie Mullan as captain as new head coach Gareth Grundie names first squad

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 16:34
Gordon D’Arcy on Ireland’s perfect start and a Murrayfield history lesson

Gordon D’Arcy on Ireland’s perfect start and a Murrayfield history lesson

Maybe it’s time for hurling to start experimenting; goalkeepers refuel for new rules; Million euro Melia breaks record

Wed Feb 05 2025 - 12:54
Credit where it’s due for Ireland’s performance and new Gaelic football rules

Credit where it’s due for Ireland’s performance and new Gaelic football rules

Lineout improvement reaps dividends; Ben O’Keeffe’s game of two halves; Ferguson’s Hammers move a boost for Ireland

Tue Feb 04 2025 - 10:15
All in the Game: Kent and his croc looking for a new home

All in the Game: Kent and his croc looking for a new home

Former Liverpool and Rangers player may be bound for Iran where he can keep his pet crocodile at home

Mon Feb 03 2025 - 06:00
Eddie Jones is disappointingly well behaved on pundit duty alongside Brian O’Driscoll

Eddie Jones is disappointingly well behaved on pundit duty alongside Brian O’Driscoll

ITV call up Willie John McBride to run his eye over some of the standout Ireland v England moments

Sun Feb 02 2025 - 06:00
Simon Easterby sets the tone with Ireland team selection

Simon Easterby sets the tone with Ireland team selection

Josh van der Flier finds calming effects; indiscipline and inaccuracy cost Ireland under-20s; aces wild for Lowry and McIlroy

Fri Jan 31 2025 - 10:57
Rugby has come a long way since Ireland was still being called ‘plucky’

Rugby has come a long way since Ireland was still being called ‘plucky’

Seán Moran on how new 50m GAA rule should zip some lips; Gordon Manning on TG4’s bid to broadcast Cork Vs Limerick; David Gorman on Storm Éowyn battering golf courses

Wed Jan 29 2025 - 11:33
New football rules arrive ‘about as well as anyone could have hoped’

New football rules arrive ‘about as well as anyone could have hoped’

Maurice Deegan on possible trouble ahead; Gerry Thornley on the big challenge for Ireland; Brian O’Connor on the Dublin Racing Festival

Tue Jan 28 2025 - 10:46
José Mourinho takes his humility and expertise in a bold, full-bodied direction

José Mourinho takes his humility and expertise in a bold, full-bodied direction

José turns to the bottle; RC Strasbourg pay homage to Connemara; Jamie Carragher’s son is a chip off the old block

Mon Jan 27 2025 - 06:00
WSL: Katie McCabe sent off for Arsenal against Chelsea

WSL: Katie McCabe sent off for Arsenal against Chelsea

Republic of Ireland skipper shown two yellows for reaction to penalty call

Sun Jan 26 2025 - 16:22
Marty Morrissey gets an A+ in new football rules, even if some pundits aren’t yet sold

Marty Morrissey gets an A+ in new football rules, even if some pundits aren’t yet sold

The second half of Galway and Armagh saw outstanding displays from the officials tasked with spotting when each side didn’t keep three men in their own halves

Sun Jan 26 2025 - 15:06
Vera Pauw appointed head coach of United Arab Emirates national team

Vera Pauw appointed head coach of United Arab Emirates national team

UAE will be the former Republic of Ireland manager’s seventh national side

Fri Jan 24 2025 - 12:42
Winds of change blow new Gaelic football rules towards biggest test yet

Winds of change blow new Gaelic football rules towards biggest test yet

National Football League to get the FRC treatment; how Division One may pan out; and the not-so sporting side of social media

Fri Jan 24 2025 - 12:12
The Dublin superclubs that aren’t super popular

The Dublin superclubs that aren’t super popular

Ciarán Murphy on the challenges for clubs in the capital; Mayo v Dublin lace them up again; England play the role of underdogs

Thu Jan 23 2025 - 10:31
Ireland’s focus solely on England as Leinster learn to  embrace the chaos

Ireland’s focus solely on England as Leinster learn to embrace the chaos

National Leagues spring into view as new rule changes in football come under spotlight again

Wed Jan 22 2025 - 11:12
Why Leinster fans should count their blessings, but not their chickens

Why Leinster fans should count their blessings, but not their chickens

Sheehan and Lowe on the comeback trail; Owen Doyle on the best referee in the world; Michael Fitzsimons’ phenomenal career

Tue Jan 21 2025 - 10:45
Dublin GAA’s alive, alive-o as Na Fianna and Cuala take All-Ireland glory

Dublin GAA’s alive, alive-o as Na Fianna and Cuala take All-Ireland glory

Irish provinces learn their fate in Last 16 of European competitions as Six Nations build-up intensifies

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 11:18
Cuala’s first-half masterclass and mighty stuff from Errigal Ciarán would have lifted Pat’s heart

Cuala’s first-half masterclass and mighty stuff from Errigal Ciarán would have lifted Pat’s heart

Praise and tributes aplenty after the passing of the Law man

Mon Jan 20 2025 - 06:00
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