Bullish Carlos Alcaraz backs himself against Novak Djokovic in a generational Wimbledon finalIn a battle of the old and the new, the Serb and promising Spaniard are expected to serve up a classic final matchFri Jul 14 2023 - 19:45
Ons Jabeur on the brink of success for the Arab worldTunisian star takes on Czech player Marketa Vondrousova in the women’s singles finalFri Jul 14 2023 - 19:00
Ons Jabeur kicks on and sets her sights on historic Wimbledon title for Tunisia and AfricaJabeur will take on Markéta Vondroušová in the final after the Czech ended Elina Svitolina’s epic run to the semi-finalsThu Jul 13 2023 - 20:25
Reality of war marks a disquieting week at Wimbledon The background of the ongoing conflict in Ukraine has played a large role in this year’s championship – especially in the women’s drawThu Jul 13 2023 - 19:24
Alcaraz and Djokovic face one last hurdle to set up dream Wimbledon showdownRussia’s Daniil Medvedev and Italian Jannik Sinner stand in the way in Friday’s semi-finalsThu Jul 13 2023 - 16:37
A handshake at the net now history at WimbledonThe tension between players from Russia, Belarus and Ukraine continues as the women’s singles reaches the semi-final stageWed Jul 12 2023 - 21:22
Chris Eubanks’ magical Wimbledon run ends as he is beaten in five-setter by Medvedev Fresh face of Denmark’s Holger Rune on Centre Court did not slow down the march of Spain’s Carlos AlcarazWed Jul 12 2023 - 19:11
Not so traditional Wimbledon prepares for tennis arms raceThe club hopes to expand dramatically and more than double its size over the next 10 yearsWed Jul 12 2023 - 06:00
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic keeps winning and, shockingly, so does Chris Eubanks American sensation beats Stefanos Tsitsipas to advance to quarter-finalsMon Jul 10 2023 - 21:22
Smells like teen spirit as Mirra Andreeva throws a wobbly at Wimbledon The talented 16-year-old Russian argued with the umpire, who penalised her for throwing her racquet during loss to US player Madison KeysMon Jul 10 2023 - 19:00
Wimbledon: Christopher Eubanks still punching above his weightThe American has made it through to the second week of Wimbledon to face world number five Stefanos TsitsipasSun Jul 09 2023 - 18:08
LIV Golf: All relatively quiet on the publicity front but golf still in the rough Despite attempts to suggest calm has been restored by the LIV-PGA Golf merger, tensions remainSat Jul 08 2023 - 05:00
Absence of any elite Irish tennis players is a mystery - and one that needs solvingThere are no Irish players in Grand Slams, none in junior competitions and none on the horizonFri Jul 07 2023 - 05:00
Wimbledon: Off-court issues have become a real problem in women’s tennisOff-court issues have become a real problem in women’s tennis — from war, to relationships and stressWed Jul 05 2023 - 21:31
Frances Tiafoe: ‘I really feel like I have a shot’ at winning WimbledonHis parents fled the civil war in Sierra Leone and now the rising American tennis star is hoping to be a Grand Slam winnerWed Jul 05 2023 - 20:44
Wimbledon women’s round-up: Seeds make it through as rain spoils the day for othersOns Jabeur, Elena Rybakina and Aryna Sabelenka through to second round as weather frustrates players and fansTue Jul 04 2023 - 20:46
Wimbledon 2023: The past and the future collide in the first roundWith Carlos Alcaraz and Andy Murray playing on the same day, tennis got a glimpse of both worldsTue Jul 04 2023 - 20:23
Novak Djokovic pushing towards untouchable tennis recordsThe defending Wimbledon champion has not lost on Centre Court since Andy Murray beat him in 2013Mon Jul 03 2023 - 21:33
Questions on the war in Ukraine has Wimbledon scrambling for tennis talkAfter last year’s ban on Russian and Belarussian players, all are now competing against each other againMon Jul 03 2023 - 20:04
Nick Kyrgios forced to drop out of Wimbledon due to a wrist injuryLast year’s finalist made the announcement on social media, having torn a ligament in his wristMon Jul 03 2023 - 09:40
Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios ‘extremely confident’ going into WimbledonSerial winner Novak Djokovic returns to London seeking 24th Grand SlamMon Jul 03 2023 - 05:00
Novak Djokovic still reigns supreme as Wimbledon opens, but the future belongs to Carlos AlcarazThe young Spaniard won the Queens Club Championship and is currently world number one, but he still has to adjust to playing tennis on grassSun Jul 02 2023 - 05:00
Wimbledon 2023: The omens are not good for a carefree women’s tournamentInclusion of Russian and Belarusian players sparks debate but organisers hope interest will concentrate on the tennisSat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
World beaters: How boxing is a unique Irish sporting success storyCharacters and ability to take on the world has come to define the sport in IrelandThu Jun 29 2023 - 22:05
Kellie Harrington, Michaela Walsh and Dean Clancy qualify for Olympic Games Jack Marley and Aoife O’Rourke one win away from qualifying on day of mixed fortunes for Irish fightersWed Jun 28 2023 - 19:33
Irish Sevens team into semi-finals at European Games with Olympic qualification up for grabsOnly the winners of the event are assured of a place in the Paris Games next summerMon Jun 26 2023 - 20:29
Kellie Harrington finds love of boxing again as she edges closer to Olympic qualificationFive of the six competing Irish boxers at the European Games through to a quarterfinalMon Jun 26 2023 - 19:43
Another Olympic Games and Jordan Conroy will be dancing with the starsEmerging from a troubled family background in Germany, Sevens rugby became the outlet for a rare athletic talentSun Jun 25 2023 - 06:00
Stephen Kenny is far from the first person to claim lack of respect at a press conferenceFrom punch-ups to managers throwing wobblers over questions – the press conference is often a combative, stressful eventFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Kellie Harrington first in action for Ireland at European Games Olympic qualifierIreland has sent a team of 12 male and female boxers hoping to qualify for Paris 2024Thu Jun 22 2023 - 19:00
Andy Farrell must banish Leinster ghosts when summer rugby begins on MondayAbout 80 per cent of the Irish starting team could be haunted by the way their season finishedFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Moorehouse aiming to make her Olympic dream become a reality European Games in Poland next week present an opportunity for Ireland’s six-strong team, including the best boxer at this year’s Irish championships, to book their place in ParisFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Ireland seek Paris Olympic berth at the European Games in PolandWorld Sevens Player of the Year Terry Kennedy is back playing with Ireland after a sabbaticalThu Jun 15 2023 - 09:40
B Boy Aleon, aka Leon Dwyer hoping to be first Irish breaker to qualify for the OlympicsHe hopes to be among the first group to light up the iconic Place de La Concorde for the two-day event next yearWed Jun 07 2023 - 05:00
Kosovo tensions provide timely fuel for Djokovic’s enduring fire Give the Serbian nationalist a drum and he will bang it – he will then plug into the controversy and recharge on the consequencesFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Devin Toner on Farrell’s squad: ‘I don’t think there is an argument on who he picked’Former Irish lock was left out of the World Cup squad in 2019 and knows the disappointed feeling only too wellThu Jun 01 2023 - 06:00
Munster’s Jack Crowley shows he has the temperament for the big occasionThe outhalf’s showing in the URC final will give Ireland coach Andy Farrell food for thought ahead of the World CupSun May 28 2023 - 11:21
Munster player ratings: Mike Haley, Tadhg Beirne and John Hodnett stand up and fightGavin Coombes also impresses in URC final win over Stormers in South AfricaSat May 27 2023 - 20:26
Katie Taylor likely to bounce back stronger after suffering taste of defeat She has lost. It is not new but shocking for her and those in the 3Arena. The response will define herFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Jack Crowley and Mannie Libbok can use URC final as World Cup auditionStormers’ outhalf Libbok has flourished under head coach John Dobson since his arrivalWed May 24 2023 - 06:00
Chantelle Cameron on Katie Taylor rematch: ‘Now it’s on my terms’Their next meeting for Taylor’s lightweight belts, if it happens, will be even biggerSun May 21 2023 - 16:16
Katie Taylor loses for first time in professional career in homecoming fightHome fans stunned as fighter defeated in 3Arena by Chantelle CameronSun May 21 2023 - 14:23
Coronation or calamity, Katie Taylor will claim the heart of Dublin cityAs ever with Taylor, her fights are always about bigger thingsSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron hit the scales at the same weight for Saturday’s fightThe two boxers meet for the undisputed super lightweight title at the 3Arena on SaturdayFri May 19 2023 - 14:26
Players hungry for their first European success will be vital to Leinster’s charge for a fifth starMany of those who will line out in blue on Saturday are yet to taste a Champions Cup victoryThu May 18 2023 - 19:00
Katie Taylor enters no-nonsense mode as she tapers preparations for homecoming boutThe undisputed lightweight world champion is stepping up in weight against Chantelle CameronThu May 18 2023 - 17:00
Katie Taylor brings Dundrum Town Centre to a standstill with public workoutBehind the relaxed mood the world champion faces a dangerous opponent in Chantelle CameronWed May 17 2023 - 19:25
Dillyn Leyds wary of motivation Leinster will take from recent and past setbacksSpringbok winger won man-of-the-match in last season’s Champions Cup finalTue May 16 2023 - 06:00
Connacht hoping to win for departing Andy Friend one more time in South AfricaConnacht have named an unchanged side to face Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday afternoonSat May 13 2023 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony cleared to lead Munster in URC semi-final clash against LeinsterLeinster v Munster will see Robbie Henshaw restored to backline as Andy Friend names an unchanged team for Connacht’s tie with Stormers in Cape TownFri May 12 2023 - 13:54
