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Sporting upsets: Rossi’s hat-trick felt to us like the day that football died

Sporting upsets: Rossi’s hat-trick felt to us like the day that football died

Brazilian football changed after the defeat to Italy at the 1982 World Cup in Spain

Wed Sept 09 2020 - 06:00
Player watch: Jordan Larmour fails HIA but passes aerial exam with flying colours

Player watch: Jordan Larmour fails HIA but passes aerial exam with flying colours

Leinster will hope to have Ireland fullback available for Pro14 final after assured display

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 22:24
Head-to-head: Midfield battle between Chris Farrell and Garry Ringrose will be key

Head-to-head: Midfield battle between Chris Farrell and Garry Ringrose will be key

The two Ireland internationals have impressed since rugby’s return

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Stats: Things get ugly when the breakdown breaks down

Rugby Stats: Things get ugly when the breakdown breaks down

The Munster v Connacht match featured 21 infringements and led to three yellow cards

Thu Sept 03 2020 - 06:00
Relentless Leinster make it 23 wins on the spin against Ulster

Relentless Leinster make it 23 wins on the spin against Ulster

McFarland questions why Cooney’s try was disallowed as Leavy takes part in warm-up

Mon Aug 31 2020 - 14:22
Leinster grind out victory against Ulster as squad sees game time

Leinster grind out victory against Ulster as squad sees game time

Aviva Stadium victory was Leinster’s 23rd consecutive win going back to last season

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 22:36
Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Van Graan names strong XV as Munster look to secure Leinster semi-final date

Tadhg Beirne returns from injury to partner Fineen Wycherley in the secondrow

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00
Stockdale looking forward to pitting his wits against mentor Kearney

Stockdale looking forward to pitting his wits against mentor Kearney

Leinster fullback part of a completely changed line-up for Aviva contest

Sat Aug 29 2020 - 06:00
Rugby must learn to live alongside Covid-19 for the foreseeable future

Rugby must learn to live alongside Covid-19 for the foreseeable future

It would be naive to think that the sport could operate in a bubble of immunity from the virus

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 06:00
Leinster v Ulster gets green light as Marty Moore targets big improvement

Leinster v Ulster gets green light as Marty Moore targets big improvement

Former Leinster tighthead still looking to add to his 10 Ireland caps

Fri Aug 28 2020 - 06:00
Rugby Statistics: Leinster's lineout proves effective if not always clinical

Rugby Statistics: Leinster's lineout proves effective if not always clinical

Munster were faultless at the lineout but set-piece reaped rewards for the winners

Thu Aug 27 2020 - 06:00
Worst Sporting Moment: The day a French crowd reduced Martina Hingis to tears

Worst Sporting Moment: The day a French crowd reduced Martina Hingis to tears

Swiss miss saw her dream of taking down Steffi Graf in the 1999 final fall apart in Paris

Wed Aug 26 2020 - 06:00
Munster confirm RG Snyman cruciate ligament injury

Munster confirm RG Snyman cruciate ligament injury

Jean Kleyn sustained a neck ligament issue in the defeat to Leinster on Saturday

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 10:31
Leinster return in style but have plenty of room for improvement

Leinster return in style but have plenty of room for improvement

Robin McBryde admits champions elect need to tighten up their set-piece ahead of Ulster

Tue Aug 25 2020 - 06:00
Munster’s RG Snyman to undergo MRI scan on knee injury

Munster’s RG Snyman to undergo MRI scan on knee injury

Leinster confirm Johnny Sexton, Cian Healy and Josh van der Flier will be fit for Ulster

Mon Aug 24 2020 - 14:57
Shane Lowry best of the Irish as Todd leads in Memphis

Shane Lowry best of the Irish as Todd leads in Memphis

Rory McIlroy hit back on Friday with a round of 66 to move to under par for the week

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 20:17
Cormac Sharvin trails by six at Hero Open

Cormac Sharvin trails by six at Hero Open

The 27-year-old was the only one of the Irish contingent to make the cut

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 20:10
Frustration for Rory McIlory as Koepka rediscovers his rhythm in Memphis

Frustration for Rory McIlory as Koepka rediscovers his rhythm in Memphis

Defending champion Brooks Koepka powers to first round lead; Lowry and McDowell in 15th

Fri Jul 31 2020 - 07:11
Garcia Rodriguez sets pace at Hero Open as Sharvin leads Irish

Garcia Rodriguez sets pace at Hero Open as Sharvin leads Irish

Spain dominates on opening day of tournament, taking the top three places

Thu Jul 30 2020 - 19:42
Sporting Cathedrals: Principality a bubbling cauldron of Welsh national pride

Sporting Cathedrals: Principality a bubbling cauldron of Welsh national pride

The famous ground in Cardiff is a fitting place of worship for more than Welsh rugby fans

Wed Jul 29 2020 - 06:00
Irish stars looking to lift form ahead of US PGA Championships in San Francisco

Irish stars looking to lift form ahead of US PGA Championships in San Francisco

Rory McIlroy, Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell all in action at WGC event in Tennessee

Tue Jul 28 2020 - 06:00
Different Strokes: Golf’s a numbers game but you need to know which ones

Different Strokes: Golf’s a numbers game but you need to know which ones

Paratore up to speed. . . On this Day . . . Word of Mouth . . . Twitter Twaddle . . . What’s in the Bag

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 15:24
The Offload: Early retirements show capricious nature of sport

The Offload: Early retirements show capricious nature of sport

An insight into Alain Rolland, Top 14 nears return and Crusaders’ home run ends

Mon Jul 27 2020 - 11:02
Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Foreign fields not as promising for Irish rugby professionals

Less money and opportunity on offer as coronavirus impact becomes clearer

Tue Jul 21 2020 - 06:00
The Offload: Even the best struggle when relocated

The Offload: Even the best struggle when relocated

Ulster set for quick return to full contact; Jones looking to other sports for lessons

Mon Jul 20 2020 - 09:00
McNamara hopeful that Ireland under-20s will get to compete for Grand Slam

McNamara hopeful that Ireland under-20s will get to compete for Grand Slam

October dates being lined up for concluding games against Italy and France

Tue Jul 14 2020 - 15:32
IRFU agrees pay reduction compromise with players for six-month period

IRFU agrees pay reduction compromise with players for six-month period

Players earning over €25k will take a 10% cut and a 10% deferral until the end of the year

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 21:05
Georgia and Fiji in line to join Six Nations sides in eight-team tournament

Georgia and Fiji in line to join Six Nations sides in eight-team tournament

Each country would be guaranteed three Tests with a final on December 5th

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 15:28
The Offload: All eyes on Leinster’s academy intake

The Offload: All eyes on Leinster’s academy intake

Assessing the law changes in Super Rugby, Grill puts it up to Laporte and more

Mon Jul 13 2020 - 09:00
McDowell and Lowry lose ground in Ohio as Morikawa leads

McDowell and Lowry lose ground in Ohio as Morikawa leads

Heavy downpours caused stoppage on Friday before play was suspended

Fri Jul 10 2020 - 21:30
Moynihan digs deep to make cut in Austria as Jimenez rolls back the years

Moynihan digs deep to make cut in Austria as Jimenez rolls back the years

Spanish veteran cards 65 to lead the field by two shots at the Diamond Country Club

Fri Jul 10 2020 - 19:33
Club rugby to start back from September 12th on regional basis

Club rugby to start back from September 12th on regional basis

Nine-game AIL season will begin next January; Sevens tournaments part of provincial academy schedule

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 18:32
Trick or treat: Ireland set for Halloween showdown with France in Paris

Trick or treat: Ireland set for Halloween showdown with France in Paris

Game would come a week after refixed Six Nations game against Italy in Dublin

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 17:29
Felipe Contepomi: Lockdown a double-edged sword for the likes of Johnny Sexton

Felipe Contepomi: Lockdown a double-edged sword for the likes of Johnny Sexton

Leinster coach is ‘proud’ of Dan Leavy as the Ireland backrow nears a return to fitness

Thu Jul 09 2020 - 06:00
Super Rugby AU offers glimpse of rugby’s future if law changes are adopted

Super Rugby AU offers glimpse of rugby’s future if law changes are adopted

World Rugby’s amendments include new kicking options and reducing tackle height

Wed Jul 08 2020 - 01:00
John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return

John O’Sullivan: IRFU must recognise vital role of clubs in rugby's return

Union will need a competitive match environment to keep players ticking over

Tue Jul 07 2020 - 06:40
Coronavirus implications will delay completion of CVC’s €450m Six Nations deal

Coronavirus implications will delay completion of CVC’s €450m Six Nations deal

Negotiations ongoing due to uncertainty over international rugby fixture list

Mon Jul 06 2020 - 15:06
1890: The year that Ireland ruled at the All England Club

1890: The year that Ireland ruled at the All England Club

130 years ago, Irish players completed a stunning clean sweep at Wimbledon

Tue Jun 23 2020 - 06:00
Cormac Izuchukwu ready to take a giant step with Ulster

Cormac Izuchukwu ready to take a giant step with Ulster

'When I got to rural Ireland and Tullamore I got a bit of a culture shock'

Fri Jun 19 2020 - 06:00
Bridging the gap: ‘A lot of what I loved about rugby got lost in the end’

Bridging the gap: ‘A lot of what I loved about rugby got lost in the end’

Three Ireland players look back at the 1995 Rugby World Cup and the start of professionalism

Sat Jun 13 2020 - 07:00
Irish rugby clubs to return to action in September

Irish rugby clubs to return to action in September

Minimum window of five weeks will be permitted for contact training before matches

Thu Jun 11 2020 - 13:54
Jacob Stockdale gives keyboard warriors the slip in textbook fashion

Jacob Stockdale gives keyboard warriors the slip in textbook fashion

The Ireland winger has had plenty of bile thrown his way but admits he is his own harshest critic

Wed Jun 03 2020 - 06:00
Louise Galvin’s rugby career on hold for work on the frontline

Louise Galvin’s rugby career on hold for work on the frontline

Ireland Sevens player responded to HSE callout and has been stationed in Tullamore

Fri May 29 2020 - 06:30
Zoom calls with Rory and the GUI bake-off: Neil Manchip keeping the flag flying

Zoom calls with Rory and the GUI bake-off: Neil Manchip keeping the flag flying

Shane Lowry’s coach has called on famous alumni to keep the classes of 2020 inspired

Thu May 28 2020 - 06:00
John Cooney knows the mind is key to keeping on top of things

John Cooney knows the mind is key to keeping on top of things

Ireland and Ulster scrumhalf accesses counsellor through Rugby Players Ireland

Fri May 22 2020 - 06:00
Jordi Murphy: ‘Not knowing when things are going to be back has been tough’

Jordi Murphy: ‘Not knowing when things are going to be back has been tough’

Ulster and Ireland backrow admits feeling anxious with all the uncertainty over return

Thu May 21 2020 - 06:30
Rosemary Smith: 'The flag drops, the bullshit stops and away we go'

Rosemary Smith: 'The flag drops, the bullshit stops and away we go'

At age of 79 the queen of Irish motorsport became oldest person to drive a Formula 1 car

Thu May 21 2020 - 06:00
Munster unlikely to recruit new 10 after Bleyendaal forced to call time on career

Munster unlikely to recruit new 10 after Bleyendaal forced to call time on career

Neck problem forces New Zealand-born outhalf to retire from playing at the age of 29

Thu May 21 2020 - 06:00
Sporting Controversies: The tackle that ended Brian O’Driscoll’s 2005 Lions tour

Sporting Controversies: The tackle that ended Brian O’Driscoll’s 2005 Lions tour

Umaga and Mealamu got away with it but the incident tarnished All Blacks’ brilliant series win

Wed May 20 2020 - 06:00
Socially distanced tennis returns to busy courts in Monkstown

Socially distanced tennis returns to busy courts in Monkstown

Court time is limited and online booking essential but there are smiles all round

Mon May 18 2020 - 16:06
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