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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
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
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
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
Schooled in rugby, Crowley’s curve continues upwards with some quality guidance

Schooled in rugby, Crowley’s curve continues upwards with some quality guidance

Ireland under-20 outhalf bent the ear of Ronan O’Gara as part of his education as a No 10

Mon May 18 2020 - 06:00
A Bluffer’s Guide to the German Bundesliga ahead of this weekend's return

A Bluffer’s Guide to the German Bundesliga ahead of this weekend's return

How things stand, the big games, who to support and lots more

Fri May 15 2020 - 11:39
Rich list reveals Rory McIlroy’s net worth has risen to €192 million

Rich list reveals Rory McIlroy’s net worth has risen to €192 million

His fortune has risen by €36m on the back of a return to form and sponsorship deals

Thu May 14 2020 - 16:14
Scoring a try by ground at the post is outlawed by World Rugby

Scoring a try by ground at the post is outlawed by World Rugby

New law will come into effect immediately and removes any advantage for attacking side

Tue May 12 2020 - 19:37
Former Irish Times sports reporter Derek Jones dies

Former Irish Times sports reporter Derek Jones dies

Jones was one of the 14 founding members of the Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland

Thu May 07 2020 - 18:56
Sporting Controversies: Bloodgate and the afternoon that forever stained Harlequins

Sporting Controversies: Bloodgate and the afternoon that forever stained Harlequins

The Stoop in April 2009 is the scene for the first in a new series looking back at sporting scandals

Tue May 05 2020 - 06:00
Lapping the patio for 24 hours: Conor O’Keeffe finds inner peace in toughest challenge yet

Lapping the patio for 24 hours: Conor O’Keeffe finds inner peace in toughest challenge yet

Gifted athlete went to great lengths to battle depression but nothing worked – until now

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 07:00
With speed in her DNA, Nicole Drought continues fast track to the top

With speed in her DNA, Nicole Drought continues fast track to the top

Roscrea driver started off watching her father in action but she soon caught the bug

Thu Apr 30 2020 - 06:00
Q&A: What do new Government orders mean for our summer of sport?

Q&A: What do new Government orders mean for our summer of sport?

With mass gatherings of over 5,000 people banned until September, we look at what’s left on the sporting horizon

Thu Apr 23 2020 - 12:00
Is James Cecil Parke Ireland’s greatest ever sportsman?

Is James Cecil Parke Ireland’s greatest ever sportsman?

A career interrupted by World War One saw him captain Ireland and win at Wimbledon

Mon Apr 20 2020 - 06:00
For Judy Bobbett, powerboating is the perfect antidote to rugby

For Judy Bobbett, powerboating is the perfect antidote to rugby

Ireland secondrow has a promising career ahead after moving from a GAA background

Thu Apr 16 2020 - 06:30
Harry McNulty: Seeing the world, from Sevens to dog-sledding

Harry McNulty: Seeing the world, from Sevens to dog-sledding

Ireland international is a keen traveller and is content to be considered as a Sevens ‘lifer’

Thu Apr 09 2020 - 06:00
Adam Griggs: Improving Ireland can compete with the very best

Adam Griggs: Improving Ireland can compete with the very best

Women’s rugby coach on keeping players fit and instilling absolute belief within his side

Tue Apr 07 2020 - 06:00
My favourite sporting moment: Game, set and couch as Borg takes down McEnroe

My favourite sporting moment: Game, set and couch as Borg takes down McEnroe

The 1980 Wimbledon men’s singles final remains vibrant in the memory for me

Wed Apr 01 2020 - 06:00
Reality Bites - Tales from the new normal: Stephen Aboud

Reality Bites - Tales from the new normal: Stephen Aboud

Building routines, keeping communication lines online and sharing an aperitivo over Skype

Fri Mar 27 2020 - 06:00
Irish Open at Mount Juliet looks next in line to be postponed

Irish Open at Mount Juliet looks next in line to be postponed

Lots of clubs feeling the pinch as golf tourism dries up due to coronavirus threat

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 20:01
Champions Cup: The 20 qualifiers for 2020-21 if season doesn’t restart

Champions Cup: The 20 qualifiers for 2020-21 if season doesn’t restart

The point of no return for a resumption of this season is fast approaching

Thu Mar 19 2020 - 15:13
John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

John O'Sullivan: All-Ireland League can claim the spotlight

With Six Nations and Pro14 fixtures postponed you can spot the stars of tomorrow

Thu Mar 12 2020 - 07:00
Ireland’s under-20 and women’s matches against France postponed

Ireland’s under-20 and women’s matches against France postponed

No new dates have been agreed for rescheduled Six Nations fixtures

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 13:44
Noel McNamara and Ireland under-20 side forced to play the waiting game

Noel McNamara and Ireland under-20 side forced to play the waiting game

Squad continuing plans to play France in Perpignan next Friday night

Tue Mar 10 2020 - 01:00
Barry Daly due a break from fickle fate as he looks forward

Barry Daly due a break from fickle fate as he looks forward

Having recovered from his latest injury setback, winger prioritising a return to action with Leinster

Fri Mar 06 2020 - 06:05
Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Tall order: Irish rugby unearthing some green giants

Ireland teams now consistently bridging a historical shortfall in height terms

Thu Mar 05 2020 - 06:35
Ryan Baird joins up with Ireland squad for training

Ryan Baird joins up with Ireland squad for training

Leinster secondrow is fresh from hat-trick against Glasgow in the Pro 14

Mon Mar 02 2020 - 12:46
Rugby Stats: Haley and Botha post impressive numbers for Munster

Rugby Stats: Haley and Botha post impressive numbers for Munster

Kelleher brothers and Deegan leading the way for Leinster in the Pro14

Thu Feb 27 2020 - 07:00
Peter Dooley aiming for Ireland caps and beyond

Peter Dooley aiming for Ireland caps and beyond

The 25-year-old has started 10 of 14 matches for Leinster this season and hopes to kick on

Wed Feb 26 2020 - 06:00
IRFU not consulted prior to Minister Harris’ recommendation to cancel Ireland v Italy

IRFU not consulted prior to Minister Harris’ recommendation to cancel Ireland v Italy

Union will meet with Minister after he made the statement on Six One news

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 21:42
Cian Healy out of remainder of Six Nations

Cian Healy out of remainder of Six Nations

Leinster prop was taken off during last Sunday’s loss to England with a hip injury

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 16:01
Contepomi says Leinster can learn lessons from nature of Ireland’s defeat

Contepomi says Leinster can learn lessons from nature of Ireland’s defeat

Several players from both sides will meet again when province host champions Saracens

Tue Feb 25 2020 - 01:00
Jack Conan returns to full training ahead of schedule

Jack Conan returns to full training ahead of schedule

The number eight is eyeing Leinster’s two-match trip to South Africa next month

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 14:24
From stationary carriers to centres of excellence - five things we learned

From stationary carriers to centres of excellence - five things we learned

John O’Sullivan believes Ireland could learn a lot from their ambitious Under-20 team

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 13:00
Six Nations: No place to hide for Ireland’s misfiring captain

Six Nations: No place to hide for Ireland’s misfiring captain

Bad day for Irish outhalf Johnny Sexton with kicking boots and ball in hand

Mon Feb 24 2020 - 08:10
Six Nations 2020: England v Ireland - England player profiles

Six Nations 2020: England v Ireland - England player profiles

John O’Sullivan has a look at Eddie Jones’s side for Sunday’s big clash at Twickenham

Fri Feb 21 2020 - 16:33
Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for Twickenham

Ireland wary of Peyper calling the tune as they head for Twickenham

John O'Sullivan: South African referee has made some controversial calls in the past

Thu Feb 20 2020 - 07:00
Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki to lead from the centre

Robbie Henshaw and Bundee Aki to lead from the centre

The pair may resume their storming centre partnership on Sunday in Twickenham

Wed Feb 19 2020 - 07:56
Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s priorities

Stopping Jonny May’s pace must be high in Ireland’s priorities

Leicester Tigers’ winger is a lethal finisher and Ireland must deny him any space

Tue Feb 18 2020 - 06:00
Andy Farrell recalls 13 players to Ireland squad ahead of England clash

Andy Farrell recalls 13 players to Ireland squad ahead of England clash

A number of players racked up game time for their provinces in the Pro14 last weekend

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 15:11
Leinster let their feet do the talking as they make it 17 wins on the trot

Leinster let their feet do the talking as they make it 17 wins on the trot

Leo Cullen praises side as they continue perfect season in woeful conditions

Mon Feb 17 2020 - 06:00
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