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TV View: Old football rivalries are played out – and the old cliches are wheeled out too

TV View: Old football rivalries are played out – and the old cliches are wheeled out too

Yet another ‘screamer’ as Celtic get the better of Rangers, and more ‘double Dutch’ as Liverpool and Manchester United managers face off

Mon Sept 02 2024 - 06:00
Paralympics Day 2 as it happened: Ireland’s Róisín Ní Riain wins silver in 100m backstroke final

Paralympics Day 2 as it happened: Ireland’s Róisín Ní Riain wins silver in 100m backstroke final

Ellen Keane narrowly missed out on bronze in the SB8 100m breaststroke final

Fri Aug 30 2024 - 20:27
Olympics Day 6: Boxers Jack Marley and Daina Moorehouse fail to progress in Paris

Olympics Day 6: Boxers Jack Marley and Daina Moorehouse fail to progress in Paris

Medal race for sailors Robert Dickson and Seán Waddilove abandoned for today while Jack Marley boxes for medal later

Thu Aug 01 2024 - 22:31
Olympics, Day 5 live updates: Kellie Harrington books place in semi-final, guaranteed at least bronze after victory over Valdes

Olympics, Day 5 live updates: Kellie Harrington books place in semi-final, guaranteed at least bronze after victory over Valdes

Follow all of the action as Irish boxer takes on Columbia’s Angie Valdes in Paris

Wed Jul 31 2024 - 21:46
Olympics, Day 4 as it happened: Daniel Wiffen wins gold medal with stunning Olympic record

Olympics, Day 4 as it happened: Daniel Wiffen wins gold medal with stunning Olympic record

Daniel Wiffen headlines day four with a gold medal chance in the 800m freestyle

Tue Jul 30 2024 - 21:55
Olympics, Day 3 as it happened: Mona McSharry wins bronze medal in 100m breaststroke final

Olympics, Day 3 as it happened: Mona McSharry wins bronze medal in 100m breaststroke final

Dubliner Ellen Walshe finishes eighth the 400IM final while Kellie Harrington wins her first fight

Mon Jul 29 2024 - 22:21
Armagh 1-11 Galway 0-13 (FT): Victory over Galway earns second All-Ireland final win for Orchard County

Armagh 1-11 Galway 0-13 (FT): Victory over Galway earns second All-Ireland final win for Orchard County

Connacht side fall just short in tense endgame at Croke Park

Sun Jul 28 2024 - 17:56
All-Ireland football final by the numbers

All-Ireland football final by the numbers

Galway are bidding to add to their tally of eight All-Ireland titles while Armagh seek just their second

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
Defining moment at hand for McGeeney’s decade-long quest

Defining moment at hand for McGeeney’s decade-long quest

Manager Kieran McGeeney has given his heart and soul over a decade to the task of bringing Armagh football back to the summit

Sat Jul 27 2024 - 06:00
All you need to know about Olympic Rugby Sevens

All you need to know about Olympic Rugby Sevens

Volatile nature of Sevens matches means any one of six teams could win the tournament

Tue Jul 23 2024 - 18:41
Ireland linked with return to Soldier Field in Chicago for All Blacks match next year

Ireland linked with return to Soldier Field in Chicago for All Blacks match next year

Joe Schmidt led an Irish men’s team to a first win over his native New Zealand at the ground in 2016

Tue Jul 23 2024 - 13:48
Olympics: Meet Team Ireland - Women’s Sevens

Olympics: Meet Team Ireland - Women’s Sevens

Olympics: Paris 2024: The progress of the Sevens team culminated in a famous World Series win in Perth earlier this year

Sat Jul 20 2024 - 18:21
Ireland v South Africa: ‘When you get a win like that it makes your summer. It’s not an exaggeration’

Ireland v South Africa: ‘When you get a win like that it makes your summer. It’s not an exaggeration’

Ireland stalwart James Ryan salutes the impact of Ireland’s last-gasp victory over world champions South Africa courtesy of a magical moment from Ciarán Frawley

Mon Jul 15 2024 - 06:00
Ciarán Frawley savours best moment of his career after drop goal heroics

Ciarán Frawley savours best moment of his career after drop goal heroics

‘I‘ve had a few pints, so I feel good. It was unreal the way the match finished’

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 21:35
Ciarán Frawley the man of the hour as Ireland strike late to stun South Africa

Ciarán Frawley the man of the hour as Ireland strike late to stun South Africa

Leinster outhalf slots a last-minute drop goal to level the series and end Ireland’s season on a high

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 19:16
Jack Crowley impresses early on in his journey to becoming Ireland’s go-to man

Jack Crowley impresses early on in his journey to becoming Ireland’s go-to man

The outhalf has plenty of room for improvement but has already shown enough qualities to mitigate the loss of Johnny Sexton

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 06:00
Ireland need to tap into their usual standards of energy and accuracy

Ireland need to tap into their usual standards of energy and accuracy

All forms of kicking against South Africa needs to be precise, and it needs to be well thought out

Sat Jul 13 2024 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s ‘special group’, Cheslin Kolbe brilliance and motivation for South Africa showdown

Garry Ringrose on Ireland’s ‘special group’, Cheslin Kolbe brilliance and motivation for South Africa showdown

The Ireland centre says his team are motivated to improve for Saturday’s showdown with South Africa

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 06:00
Andy Farrell tells it like it is before Ireland’s moment of truth against South Africa

Andy Farrell tells it like it is before Ireland’s moment of truth against South Africa

Garry Ringrose, Conor Murray, Rónan Kelleher and James Ryan promoted to the starting team from the bench

Fri Jul 12 2024 - 06:00
Ireland set for matches in Georgia and Romania next summer while Lions tour Australia

Ireland set for matches in Georgia and Romania next summer while Lions tour Australia

From next season on, Irish provinces won’t be permitted to sign non-Irish qualified frontrow players, confirms David Humphreys

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 06:00
South Africa vs Ireland: Garry Ringrose could return at 13 among a number of Irish changes

South Africa vs Ireland: Garry Ringrose could return at 13 among a number of Irish changes

Simon Easterby says Ireland had no issues with the way Caelan Doris communicated with the officials as captain last weekend

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 01:00
Ireland report no further injury concerns ahead of second Test against Springboks

Ireland report no further injury concerns ahead of second Test against Springboks

Jamie Osborne, Bundee Aki, James Lowe and Robbie Henshaw all trained on Wednesday

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 12:50
Rónan Kelleher ready to step up in Ireland’s second Test against South Africa

Rónan Kelleher ready to step up in Ireland’s second Test against South Africa

‘I think it comes down to the small details we need to get right ourselves. We’re already looking to fix that,’ says 26-year-old hooker

Wed Jul 10 2024 - 06:00
Rassie Erasmus names unchanged side and expects another tight clash with Ireland

Rassie Erasmus names unchanged side and expects another tight clash with Ireland

Team that will line out in Durban will be the most experienced starting line-up in Springbok history

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 18:55
Ireland summon Heffernan and Doak as Sheehan and Casey are ruled out of second South Africa Test

Ireland summon Heffernan and Doak as Sheehan and Casey are ruled out of second South Africa Test

Conor Murray says there are ‘plenty of positives’ from the first Test, and they are not walking around ‘with our heads down’

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Talking points around Springboks victory focus on television match official

Talking points around Springboks victory focus on television match official

‘It’s fine margins,so they have to be very clear. It’s a big Test match so you’d rather have one replay too many than two too little’

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00
Lengthy injury list emerges after Ireland’s first Test loss to South Africa

Lengthy injury list emerges after Ireland’s first Test loss to South Africa

Possible ACL injury sustained by Dan Sheehan, Craig Casey concussed, while Andrew Porter, Bundee Aki and James Lowe in treatment room

Mon Jul 08 2024 - 01:00
Courageous Ireland performance comes up short as South Africa take first Test

Courageous Ireland performance comes up short as South Africa take first Test

Andy Farrell’s side were left to rue a couple of decisions and the bounce of the ball that went against them

Sun Jul 07 2024 - 13:35
Ireland count cost of defeat with Sheehan, Casey and Henshaw all doubts for second Test

Ireland count cost of defeat with Sheehan, Casey and Henshaw all doubts for second Test

Andy Farrell: ‘It’s the make-up of this team that even with the type of performance in the first half, we hung in there

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 20:38
Jaco Peyper explains new TMO protocol to be trialled for first time in Pretoria

Jaco Peyper explains new TMO protocol to be trialled for first time in Pretoria

Experienced official indicates protocol rewinds to last attacking possession excluding set-pieces

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
It’ll take an extraordinary performance for Ireland to win South Africa. Anything less won’t suffice

It’ll take an extraordinary performance for Ireland to win South Africa. Anything less won’t suffice

Ireland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in Pretoria

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
‘The hotel staff started speaking Afrikaans’ - Josh van der Flier shrugs off local confusion as Ireland eye up Springboks

‘The hotel staff started speaking Afrikaans’ - Josh van der Flier shrugs off local confusion as Ireland eye up Springboks

‘They try and make it personal in terms of confrontation … It’s very much a physical test, who is man enough to take you on one-on-one?’

Sat Jul 06 2024 - 06:00
Tadhg Beirne undaunted by the prospect of taking on the world’s best

Tadhg Beirne undaunted by the prospect of taking on the world’s best

Facing South Africa away is one of the toughest assignments in world rugby but Tadhg Beirne and Ireland are up for the challenge

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 06:00
Andy Farrell expresses full confidence in Test debutant Jamie Osborne

Andy Farrell expresses full confidence in Test debutant Jamie Osborne

Jamie Osborne named at fullback as Ireland coach Andy Farrell says visiting squad ‘in great form’ for Saturday’s showdown against South Africa

Fri Jul 05 2024 - 06:00
South Africa v Ireland team news: Jamie Osborne and Craig Casey to start first Test

South Africa v Ireland team news: Jamie Osborne and Craig Casey to start first Test

Robbie Henshaw named alongside Bundee Aki in midfield with Garry Ringrose among the replacements on a five-three bench

Thu Jul 04 2024 - 14:05
South Africa vs Ireland: Jamie Osborne in line for surprise debut at fullback

South Africa vs Ireland: Jamie Osborne in line for surprise debut at fullback

Leinster youngster has largely played at centre this season but has the potential skillset to deputise for Hugo Keenan

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 20:39
Handrè Pollard calls for South Africa to be clinical against Ireland

Handrè Pollard calls for South Africa to be clinical against Ireland

Springbok outhalf praises influence on Ireland of ‘big threat’ Jack Crowley

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 19:22
South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus turns on the charm ahead of Test against Ireland

South Africa’s Rassie Erasmus turns on the charm ahead of Test against Ireland

Coach well versed in controlling temperature ahead of a match, knowing when to add heat or turn down the flame

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
Paul O’Connell says Ireland’s focus is internal ahead of South Africa Test

Paul O’Connell says Ireland’s focus is internal ahead of South Africa Test

Irish coach says they have no new injury concerns as all 35 players trained

Wed Jul 03 2024 - 06:00
Handre Pollard returns to South Africa side for highly anticipated first test against Ireland

Handre Pollard returns to South Africa side for highly anticipated first test against Ireland

Twelve starters from last year’s Rugby World Cup final named in starting line-up for Saturday’s game

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 14:29
South Africa tests ‘a big opportunity’ for Ireland, says Gary Keegan

South Africa tests ‘a big opportunity’ for Ireland, says Gary Keegan

Gary Keegan: 'Two games against the world champions in their own backyard, it’s important to us.`

Tue Jul 02 2024 - 06:00
South Africa coach Tony Brown speaks highly of ‘fantastic’ Jerry Flannery

South Africa coach Tony Brown speaks highly of ‘fantastic’ Jerry Flannery

New attack coach praises defence coach and says he has given insight into Ireland’s mentality

Mon Jul 01 2024 - 18:37
Rassie Erasmus adds unique twist to hype in advance of Test showdown with Ireland

Rassie Erasmus adds unique twist to hype in advance of Test showdown with Ireland

South Africa’s head coach Rassie Erasmus takes to X to detail the expected make-up of Andy Farrell’s Ireland squad for Test showdown

Sun Jun 30 2024 - 17:52
Garry Ringrose: ‘If you get it wrong against South Africa, you suffer the consequences’

Garry Ringrose: ‘If you get it wrong against South Africa, you suffer the consequences’

Having recovered from injury, the Leinster and Ireland player is looking forward to a unique challenge in the home of the world champions

Wed Jun 26 2024 - 06:00
Attitude rather than altitude will be key for Ireland in South Africa, says Mike Catt

Attitude rather than altitude will be key for Ireland in South Africa, says Mike Catt

Ireland backs coach says team motivated by prospect of first Test series win in South Africa

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 06:00
Mike Catt says no hangups in Ireland camp despite disappointing season end for provinces

Mike Catt says no hangups in Ireland camp despite disappointing season end for provinces

Sam Prendergast’s underage performances and flexibility praised by coaching staff

Mon Jun 24 2024 - 15:00
Ireland’s Sevens squads get tough draws for Paris Olympics

Ireland’s Sevens squads get tough draws for Paris Olympics

Men’s squad to face New Zealand, South Africa and Japan, women will take on Australia, Great Britain and South Africa in pool stages

Mon Jun 24 2024 - 09:43
What can Ireland learn from South Africa’s comfortable victory over Wales?

What can Ireland learn from South Africa’s comfortable victory over Wales?

Warren Gatland’s side in touch at half-time despite being down to 13 men but a Springbok second half surge pads out the scoreline

Sat Jun 22 2024 - 17:35
‘It was a pretty easy decision’ - Jack Murphy explains move from Leinster to Ulster

‘It was a pretty easy decision’ - Jack Murphy explains move from Leinster to Ulster

Ireland U20s outhalf will move to the northern province after this summer’s U20 World Championship

Fri Jun 21 2024 - 06:00
IRFU confirm scope to plug coaching gap during Andy Farrell’s Lions commitment

IRFU confirm scope to plug coaching gap during Andy Farrell’s Lions commitment

Ireland defence coach Simon Easterby favourite to assume head coach’s duties

Thu Jun 20 2024 - 06:00
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