Sports Books of the Year: Hard-hitting and honest rugby reads lead the way
Chronicle of Barcelona’s implosion and fascinating look at gambling business also stand out
This is your Everest, boys: Rugby is a game of deeds - but words matter too
From Jim Telfer to Rassie Erasmus, the best coaches can stir the soul with a team talk
Winning Triple Crowns: ‘Seeing Jack Kyle was a spiritual experience’
A history of Ireland’s wins throws up some mythical tales and unforgettable moments
All Irish supporters got was more Joe and bad Joe at that - the British press react
Scotland left rueing another one that got away despite improved performance
Proper warrior Jamie Ritchie is the template Scotland need to build future on
Jim Telfer believes flanker has the type of aggression and nastiness that Scotland require
The Offload: Wild geese finding that the grass isn’t always greener
Madigan struggling to make an impression at Bristol
Vanilla words of Ireland’s Call an unlikely antidote to bitter divide
Compromise anthem could run deeper than symbolism of All Blacks’ celebrated Haka
Rugby World Cup Offload: Protect the ref, protect the game
The tournament is barely motoring and already refs are being targeted or lambasted
Katrina Wagstaff: From Russia with a love of GAA
GAA World Games double as honeymoon for player on the Russia team
Irish rugby great wins ‘substantial’ damages over false team selection claim
Publisher apologises to Mike Gibson over ungrounded comment about 1971 Lions tour
Willie Duggan: A ferocious, ruthless rugby great
Obituary: The Ireland captain hated training, loved cigarettes, and still won 41 caps
Tipping Point: Toll taken by Lions tours is surely not sustainable
Test series against the All Blacks will be great sport but players cannot sustain the pressure
Ireland still chasing home win over New Zealand after epic 1973 draw
Ex-players recall incidents from match that was played in troubled times 43 years ago
Haka: Tradition must be abused, or at least ignored
‘Why should a side coming to Ireland get the first applause by doing a dance’
Victor Costello: ‘We loved and hated him – he was so good’
The former Ireland international looks back on his rivalry with the man from Killaloe
Christmas reads: From manager madness to goalkeeper on brink
GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas
‘Dub Sub Confidential’ wins Sports Book of the Year award
Tale of drink, drugs and the Dubs secures inaugural award for ex-player John Leonard
Dub Sub Confidential named Setanta Sports Book of the year
Autobiography by former Dublin substitute goalkeeper John Leonard bags inaugural prize
Michael Cheika confirmed as Australia coach in place of Ewen McKenzie
Former Leinster coach signs three-year deal but will remain with Waratahs until end of year
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