Nicky English: Limerick leading the pack as hurling championship hunt gathers pace
Cork’s forward firepower can see off Déise as Leinster prepares for moving day
Shamrock Rovers’ teens shine, Bohemians finally win: Friday’s League of Ireland lessons
A divided Real Madrid descends into anarchy as Kylian Mbappé’s ego stokes tensions
Wexford didn’t want Liam Griffin, but his reign is still the gold standard 30 years on
Rob Finnerty moves out of the shadows of Shane Walsh and Damien Comer as Galway’s leader
Robyn O’Connor passing Ireland test with flying colours in Women’s Six Nations
Is rugby’s TMO process fair?
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GAELIC GAMES
Wexford didn’t want Liam Griffin, but his reign is still the gold standard 30 years on
Griffin endured abuse and under-appreciation before guiding his native county to the Promised Land
Weekend’s GAA fixtures, throw-in times and TV details, including Kerry v Cork
Waterford hurlers will have their work cut out against Cork, while the Rebel footballers might just fancy their chances against Kerry
Clinical Roscommon win Connacht minor final against Galway
Goalkeeper Zac Mullally makes key save in the last play
RUGBY
Stakes are high as Connacht host Munster with Champions Cup spots in sight
Province have turned Dexcom Stadium into something of a fortress in recent weeks
‘We’re here to really compete at the top level’: Harry West living his dream with Connacht
Ballina man setting his sights on silverware as he lines out with his friends and heroes
Werner Kok scores hat-trick as Ulster and Stormers play out high-scoring draw
Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was outstanding for the visitors as they fought back for draw in last minute
Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster pays tribute to departing players
James Lowe sits out URC clash against Lions, leaving his Champions Cup final hopes in doubt
Ulster turn focus to league as they look to stay in the hunt for playoff place
‘We want to be a really hard group to get into’ - Bemand names Irish team for Wales clash
SOCCER
Dominant St Patrick’s Athletic too strong for Waterford
Stephen Kenny’s side make it five unbeaten to keep up chase on leaders Shamrock Rovers
Teenager Rory Finneran added to Ireland squad for Spain camp
Team-mate from the under-17 World Cup Jaden Umeh is also in the squad
New Waterford manager Graham Coughlan begins journey for safety with tricky trip to St Pat’s
Dubliner faces ardous task as Waterford have won none of their 14 games to date
Aston Villa smash Nottingham Forest to make Europa League final
Real Madrid’s Valverde has ‘traumatic brain injury’ after fight with team-mate Tchouaméni
FAI director John Martin plans to secure John O’Shea and Paddy McCarthy contract extensions
FAI director of football awaiting outcome of Fifa investigation into Michael Noonan contract
GOLF
Rory McIlroy ‘more motivated than ever’ as he returns to golf for first time since Masters triumph
World number two will tee up at Truist Championship at Quail Hollow, a course he has won on four times on the PGA Tour
Graeme McDowell on joining LIV: ‘I should have just said it was good for my bank account’
Irish golfer regrets what he said about growing the game and calls narrative ‘nasty’ about the tour
Rory McIlroy returns to happy hunting ground at Quail Hollow
Masters champion returns to play after three-week break
RACING
True Love delivers O’Brien an eighth success in 1,000 Guineas at Newmarket
World’s top-rated filly, Minnie Hauk, returns to action at the Curragh on bank holiday Monday
Bow Echo too good for Gstaad to run out brilliant winner of 2,000 Guineas
20-year-old Irish jockey Billy Loughnane enjoys career highlight at Newmarket
Gstaad is Aidan O’Brien’s sole hope for more 2,000 Guineas glory in Newmarket
Top mares Wodhooh and Jade De Grugy resume rivalry on final day of Punchestown Festival
MORE SPORT
Eve McMahon named sportswoman of the month for April
McMahon won silver at French Olympic Week, in the second sailing Grand Slam of the season
Leinster continue to ride the waves of negativity that come their way
Munster’s difficulties on and off the rugby field continue; Joe Canning on Waterford’s glass ceiling
Jannik Sinner not ruling out grand slam boycott in prize money dispute
Novak Djokovic lending his support to players
