Sharks’ theatrics bring rugby into disrepute
Mayo roll back the years; Ireland look for a big win; Kelleher’s bags are by the door
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How rugby could take a leaf out of NFL’s book regarding off-season
The dreaded Achilles injury and how to deal with it; Ireland take on Turkey in Nations League
Tyrone footballers draw high praise all round
URC gets down to business; the curious case of Hungairan soccer; the fascinating life of an NFL team owner
Armagh even stronger with the return of Rian O’Neill
Leinster need to get over the line with a trophy; Irish players who should be on the move
Summer brings different vibes for Waterford and Tyrone
Katie Power on the stress of the skorts campaign; Gerry Thornley on the era of the French
Deadly and dithery Cork make Munster final
Monaghan bring Louth back down to earth; Ken Early reviews the Premier League campaign
Skorts-gate finally over as sanity prevails
Joe Canning questions Cork hurlers; Colin Healy stands by his grievances
Cavan and Spurs enjoy feeling of defying the odds and ending a drought
Paul Fitzpatrick on the wisdom of fighting badgers; Ciarán Murphy on how an old lion is still a lion
The hard road can help in revitalised football championship
Darragh Ó Sé on Kerry’s questions; Seán Moran wonders if football is going to knock hurling off its pedestal
Powers-that-be ‘don’t give a damn’ about paying Six Nations fans
Conor McManus on a rough weekend for Connacht football; Rovers extend their lead with 4-0 win
Awesome Limerick leave rivals fearing the worst
Talk of Dublin’s demise ‘greatly exaggerated’; Scottie Scheffler eases to Major victory
Irish struggle at Quail Hollow but Pádraig Harrington remains evergreen
Cork and Limerick go again; the history of the golf gimme; Rachael Blackmore bucked the trend
Rory McIlroy looks to go beyond the end of the rainbow
Heimir Hallgrímsson targets World Cup qualification; Gordon Manning explains the skort vote
Rory McIlroy looking to shine among the showers at US PGA Championship
Darragh Ó Sé on issue of exhaustion under new rules; Gordon D’Arcy on the long road ahead of Caelan Doris
Rachael Blackmore: A trailblazing career from a ferociously determined jockey
New rules bringing back excitement in football, Ulster and Connacht on a worrying slide
Louth win their first Leinster title since Éamon de Valera was taoiseach
Irish relay teams have success; no joy for Shane Lowry in Philadelphia
Lions squad announcement brings the corporate fanfare
Lions winners and losers; Clare banking on Kelly; Racing looks to the future
D-Day for Lions hopefuls as Andy Farrell’s squad announced
How many Irish players will make the cut? Plus, special congress on skorts; daft championship scheduling; and McIlroy and Lowry in Philly
Leinster must learn from humbling lesson and go on to win URC title
Provincial championships enjoying day in the sun; Darragh Ó Sé on mouthwatering Ulster football final
James Lowe in high spirits ahead of Northampton visit
Joe Canning has questions about the sending off of Tipperary’s Darragh McCarthy; Louth manager Ger Brennan has questions for the Leinster council
Dublin’s run of misfortune continues with dire draw
Dan Sheehan looks ahead to Northampton clash; Ciaran Murphy isn’t sure if Connacht is worth winning
Health of Dublin football splits opinion and a warning for Leinster
Seán Currie on ‘that’ penalty; Clare need to get their shoots boots on; Third time lucky for Galopin Des Champs?
Health of Irish rugby and Dublin football come under focus after lost weekend
Owen Doyle on URC officiating; Conor McManus on Ulster football riches; Punchestown Festival ready for the off
Meath living the dream after Dublin win as Tipperary’s nightmare start proves costly against Cork
Provinces suffer URC weekend wipeout; Joy for Clontarf and UL Bohemians in AIL; Liverpool and Celtic celebrate title wins
There is no Leinster secret - winning simply attracts winners
Matt Williams on provincial issues; Joe Canning on Cork’s need to reset; Martin Clancy on his Leeds obsession
The FAI and their interminable search for interims
Search for a CFO begins; Louth and Kildare play for high stakes; Clontarf get ready for Cork Con
Meath hoping to give Dublin as good a game as Cork gave to Kerry
Marc Canham quits role at FAI; Gordon D’Arcy wonders what impact Rieko Ioane will have for Leinster
IRFU find chickens are coming home to roost for provinces
Owen Doyle on Munster suffering a ‘chaotic cock-up’; Denis Walsh on Munster hurling’s beautiful chaos
A busy year for Johnny Sexton - and more Lions outhalf selection intrigue?
Erin King injury a blow for Irish facing Wales, the IRFU’s ‘granny hunters’ and the teen who could be League of Ireland’s next million-pound player
Rieko Ioane steps in while Pete Wilkins steps out
Changes afoot in both Leinster and Connacht; Ciaran Murphy on a possible surprise from Roscommon and Monaghan
Munster football has its problems, but as for Munster hurling ...
Rieko Ioane on his way to Leinster; Ulster prepare for a visit to Dublin
Rory McIlroy’s Masters win was a ‘horrific, excruciating pleasure’
Gerry Thornley on the flaws in the Champions Cup; Owen Doyle on the flaws that have crept into rugby itself
Rory McIlroy leaves us bleary eyed as he completes Grand Slam jigsaw
Wild drama at the Masters in Augusta; heartbreak for Munster in France; a cakewalk for Leinster in Dublin
Rose blooms in Augusta while McIlroy falls foul of course demons
John O’Sullivan runs the rule over Leinster selection; Nathan Johns on Ireland’s Six Nations chances against England
McIlroy and Lowry both serious contenders as Masters gets underway
Irish women face formidable challenge; does the name Joe DePugh ring a bell?
Rory McIlroy at the Masters: Take 17 in the green jacket quest
Philip Reid joins the queue for Augusta merchandise; Darragh Ó Sé pays tribute to Mick O’Shea; Duffer says he’s going nowhere
Munster and Leinster draw breath and get ready to go again
Owen Doyle wasn’t impressed by the refereeing in France; new columnist Conor McManus was very impressed by Donegal
Munster’s peach leaves O’Gara reaching for superlatives and swears
La Rochelle coach was magnanimous in defeat; Leinster purred at Croke Park; Cork brought fireworks to the Páirc
The amazing Mick O’Dwyer: GAA says goodbye to a favourite son
Provinces in European action; Carla Ward out the conquer Greece; Grand National losing its appeal
Mick O’Dwyer was ‘one of the most influential personalities in GAA history’
Kerry legend dies at age of 88; Ireland confirm new backroom team; new championship can be ‘greatest ever’
Football championship lift-off gives little time to catch a breath
Gordon D’Arcy on why Munster should open their minds for trip to play Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle
Munster in fine fettle ahead of reunion with Rog
Jack Crowley commits his future to the province; Gerry Thornley on a unique occasion; GAA+ is unveiled
National Football League limps to a conclusion as championship beckons
Kerry do the minimum to claim Division 1 title, Ireland crush Italy in Parma, Dublin City Half Marathon goes down a treat
How we treat promising sports stars comes under the microscope
Johnny Watterson on the effect of parents on the sideline; Gavin Cummiskey on Irish soccer’s education issue
Lions’ roar reverberates through Ireland coaching team
Paul O’Connell will mind the house at home; Kerry and Mayo gear up for the NFL final
All roads lead to Castlebar as MacHale Park gets the URC treatment
Home of Mayo GAA switches to the oval ball for a provincial derby of a different ilk
Marc Canham looks to build bridges to the League of Ireland
CFO says confusion over Colin Healy situation was ‘regrettable’; Malachy Clerkin’s team-by-team NFL guide
Hope springs from Evan Ferguson as Ireland defeat Bulgaria
Ireland retain their Nations League status; Kerry and Mayo will meet in the NFL Division One final
Hopeful Heimir Hallgrímsson upbeat in spite of it all
Republic of Ireland travel to face Bulgaria in the Nations League; all still to play for in the National Football League
James Abankwah catches Hallgrímsson’s eye, and Ireland rugby team ‘far from a crisis’
Gordon D’Arcy on how Ireland can move forward; Gerry Thornley on new optimism in Irish women’s team; and the race to become the next IOC president
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
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
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
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
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