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A bluffer’s guide to . . . race walking

A bluffer’s guide to . . . race walking

Yes, that’s race walking we’re talking about, not silly walking

Fri Aug 19 2016 - 01:00
A bluffers guide to . . . BMX racing

A bluffers guide to . . . BMX racing

Forget the chopper, it’s time to get the bikes in the air

Wed Aug 17 2016 - 01:26
A bluffers guide to . . . Synchronised Swimming

A bluffers guide to . . . Synchronised Swimming

Yes, there is more to this sport than just floating upside down like a dead goldfish

Mon Aug 15 2016 - 10:30
Leinster name side for Ulster friendly

Leinster name side for Ulster friendly

Leo Cullen’s side will take on Ulster in Navan on Saturday

Fri Aug 12 2016 - 13:01
Bluffer’s Guide to . . . Water Polo

Bluffer’s Guide to . . . Water Polo

It’s the team game that ultimately means pooling your resources

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 21:36
A bluffer's guide to ... Track Cycling

A bluffer's guide to ... Track Cycling

Secret to the velodrome sprint? Moving at a snail’s pace

Thu Aug 11 2016 - 12:26
A bluffer’s guide to ... Table Tennis

A bluffer’s guide to ... Table Tennis

No need to put a spin on it - just don’t callit ping pong

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 14:26
A bluffer’s guide to  . . . Judo

A bluffer’s guide to . . . Judo

Long road to a black belt for those who follow Kano’s ‘gentle way’

Wed Aug 10 2016 - 06:00
A bluffer’s guide to . . . Women’s artistic gymnastics

A bluffer’s guide to . . . Women’s artistic gymnastics

Perfect 10 no longer possible but graceful entertainers still well up to the mark

Tue Aug 09 2016 - 07:27
A bluffer’s guide to . . . Rowing

A bluffer’s guide to . . . Rowing

‘No, lightweights are not just people who dabble in rowing, more as a pastime'

Sat Aug 06 2016 - 14:18
Anthony Foley confident Munster are ready to bounce back

Anthony Foley confident Munster are ready to bounce back

Head coach believes collective experience of new coaching team will prove a big asset

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 23:00
Felix Jones still a loyal servant of Munster’s cause

Felix Jones still a loyal servant of Munster’s cause

Former fullback has embraced his new coaching role with the usual enthusiasm

Fri Aug 05 2016 - 01:00
Johan Erasmus beginning to  see things clearly at Munster

Johan Erasmus beginning to see things clearly at Munster

'The most important thing is to have Munster guys helping drive the Munster culture'

Thu Aug 04 2016 - 01:00
Barry Cahill expects Donegal to be well-primed for Dubs test

Barry Cahill expects Donegal to be well-primed for Dubs test

Former club team-mate says Rory Gallagher will have detailed plans to stymie champions

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 01:00
Killian Young calls for changes to GAA fixture scheduling

Killian Young calls for changes to GAA fixture scheduling

Kerry stalwart facing another month of training before next outing in semi-final

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 01:00
Launch of the Asian Gaelic Games tournament set for Shanghai

Launch of the Asian Gaelic Games tournament set for Shanghai

This year 65 teams representing 20 clubs from 18 countries, with about 800 participants in total, will play 200 matches

Wed Aug 03 2016 - 01:00
TV View: Happy pills become bitter to swallow for panel

TV View: Happy pills become bitter to swallow for panel

Clare have no option but to go home and milk cows after chastening defeat in Croker

Mon Aug 01 2016 - 14:15
Olivia Mehaffey and Leona Maguire to showcase Major talent

Olivia Mehaffey and Leona Maguire to showcase Major talent

Two Irish women will be contesting the Women’s British Open at Woburn this week

Thu Jul 28 2016 - 05:00
James McCarthy  back  training with Dublin footballers

James McCarthy back training with Dublin footballers

Impressive defender’s return a big fillip for Dublin in advance of football quarter-final

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 21:54
Critics put fire in bellies of Galway  ahead of quarter-final clash against Tipp

Critics put fire in bellies of Galway ahead of quarter-final clash against Tipp

Disparaging remarks about Tribesmen just made them work harder to reach goal

Wed Jul 27 2016 - 01:11
Kirby and Kelly provide ideal soundtrack to Froome’s win

Kirby and Kelly provide ideal soundtrack to Froome’s win

Eurosport pair prove the value of having disparate personalities working in tandem

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00
Niamh Buffini is  putting vast experience back into sports

Niamh Buffini is putting vast experience back into sports

Paralympics Ireland’s appointee is one of a kind in martial arts

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 07:00
Rena McCarron Rooney ready for Rio Paralympics

Rena McCarron Rooney ready for Rio Paralympics

Not letting disabilities getting in the way of competing at the highest level in table tennis

Thu Jul 21 2016 - 01:00
Connacht begin Pro 12 title defence at home to Glasgow

Connacht begin Pro 12 title defence at home to Glasgow

Leinster host Treviso, Ulster face the Dragons and Munster travel to Scarlets in first round

Wed Jul 13 2016 - 12:22
Ireland’s Olympic hockey squad close in on financial target

Ireland’s Olympic hockey squad close in on financial target

Fulton names 16-man squad for Rio Games, with David Harte captaining the side

Tue Jul 12 2016 - 06:35
Harrington, Power and Maguire confirmed for the Olympics

Harrington, Power and Maguire confirmed for the Olympics

Stephanie Meadow misses out but has been placed on the reserves list

Mon Jul 11 2016 - 17:32
Ireland select 44 athletes for Rio Paralympics

Ireland select 44 athletes for Rio Paralympics

Champions Smyth and McKillop lead the team aiming to secure eight medals

Wed Jul 06 2016 - 01:00
Ciara Staunton Q&A: Reaching for Rio in a tough new discipline

Ciara Staunton Q&A: Reaching for Rio in a tough new discipline

For handcyclist Ciara Staunton, taking part isn’t enough, she wants to win

Thu Jun 30 2016 - 01:00
Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Champions Cup lowdown: Irish pools broken down, players to watch and betting guide

Leinster and Ulster both face two French sides in pool stages

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 16:55
Munster to face Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92 in Champions Cup

Munster to face Ronan O’Gara’s Racing 92 in Champions Cup

Meanwhile there were tough draws for Leinster, Ulster and Connacht in Neuchatel

Wed Jun 29 2016 - 14:22
Ireland’s Max Deegan voted player of the tournament

Ireland’s Max Deegan voted player of the tournament

Number eight rewarded for series of big performances at tournament

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 22:38
Ireland U20s come up short as England power their way to  title

Ireland U20s come up short as England power their way to title

Outhalf Harry Mallinder stars as host nation claim title for a third time in Manchester

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 21:32
Ireland U-20s  to keep it brilliantly simple in England showdown

Ireland U-20s to keep it brilliantly simple in England showdown

Nigel Carolan says reaching World Championship final down to interaction of players

Sat Jun 25 2016 - 01:00
Ireland face the kind of uphill battle they relish against England

Ireland face the kind of uphill battle they relish against England

Nigel Carolan’s side looking for one last push in bid for World U20 Championship

Fri Jun 24 2016 - 18:28
Max Deegan on World Player of the Year shortlist

Max Deegan on World Player of the Year shortlist

Number eight has been in outstanding form as Ireland reached final of Under-20 World Championship

Thu Jun 23 2016 - 14:12
So who should we expect to graduate from the class of 2016?

So who should we expect to graduate from the class of 2016?

John O’Sullivan looks back at the Irish Under-19 and Under-21 teams of 1998 and 2004

Tue Jun 21 2016 - 08:49
Familiar names aiding Ireland’s latest bid for U-20 World Cup glory

Familiar names aiding Ireland’s latest bid for U-20 World Cup glory

Kiernan, Saunders and Kennedy – sons of the fathers answer Ireland’s call

Fri Jun 17 2016 - 21:00
Ireland U-20 to make  13 changes for  decider against Georgia

Ireland U-20 to make 13 changes for decider against Georgia

Just two players from side that dismantled New Zealand will start

Tue Jun 14 2016 - 23:00
History Boys: The Irish Under-20 squad that defeated New Zealand

History Boys: The Irish Under-20 squad that defeated New Zealand

The 23 on Ireland duty in the famous 33-34 victory over New Zealand in the Under-20 World Championship

Mon Jun 13 2016 - 14:24
Joe Schmidt courted by the Highlanders, reports say

Joe Schmidt courted by the Highlanders, reports say

New Zealand Herald says Kiwi franchise want Ireland boss when his contract expires

Sun Jun 12 2016 - 11:21
‘Diving, rolling, encircling of officials’ - A bluffer’s guide to Euro 2016

‘Diving, rolling, encircling of officials’ - A bluffer’s guide to Euro 2016

John O’Sullivan takes you through what to expect from during the tournament

Fri Jun 10 2016 - 16:58
Euro 2016 set to be the largest betting event in history

Euro 2016 set to be the largest betting event in history

Bookies are offering punters more markets than ever before for tournament in France

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 18:57
Conor McPhilips to replace Andre Bell as Connacht backs’ coach

Conor McPhilips to replace Andre Bell as Connacht backs’ coach

Bell departure means Eric Elwood will take over as kicking coach at the Sportsground

Wed Jun 08 2016 - 15:50
Ian Madigan called up as Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney ruled out

Ian Madigan called up as Johnny Sexton and Rob Kearney ruled out

Joe Schmidt now has four uncapped players as squad for South Africa hit by injuries

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 01:00
Joe Schmidt has to make pieces fit with Johnny Sexton out

Joe Schmidt has to make pieces fit with Johnny Sexton out

Paddy Jackson and Ian Madigan both in running to start first Test in Cape Town

Fri Jun 03 2016 - 01:00
Jonathan Sexton and Kearney brothers ruled out of South Africa tour

Jonathan Sexton and Kearney brothers ruled out of South Africa tour

Connacht’s Matt Healy and Tiernan O’Halloran have come in to the squad for tour

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 14:13
No pressure on Joe Schmidt over new contract

No pressure on Joe Schmidt over new contract

IRFU happy to wait on decision and would also support coach for Lions job

Wed Jun 01 2016 - 01:15
RTÉ to broadcast 30 hours of  Paralympic Games live

RTÉ to broadcast 30 hours of Paralympic Games live

Irish paralympic athletes will compete across 10 sports in Rio

Tue May 31 2016 - 01:22
RTÉ’s Après Match team ready to tackle new characters during Euro 2016

RTÉ’s Après Match team ready to tackle new characters during Euro 2016

Kevin Kilbane, Gerry Armstrong and Jimmy Nesbitt in the firing line

Thu May 26 2016 - 01:00
No Tommy O’Donnell or Simon Zebo in Ireland squad for SA

No Tommy O’Donnell or Simon Zebo in Ireland squad for SA

South African born Quinn Roux is selected by Joe Schmidt as Ian Madigan misses out

Wed May 25 2016 - 12:50
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