Return of controversial coach to Jannik Sinner’s team raises some serious questionsThe men’s world number one has rehired the fitness coach he dismissed last year after failing two doping testsFri Aug 22 2025 - 06:00
Leinster Rugby set to begin 2026 season in revamped RDS as project runs ahead of scheduleAbout 40% of the new Anglesea Stand has been builtThu Aug 21 2025 - 11:00
For Eve McMahon, all seas lead to LA after announcing herself at 2024 OlympicsUCD student followed impressive Games debut with World Championships bronze to surge up rankingsWed Aug 20 2025 - 06:00
Why we may not have seen the last of Kellie Harrington in the boxing ringThe double Olympic gold medallist has not officially retired and continues to train with the Irish boxing teamMon Aug 18 2025 - 17:35
Seven years after her big breakthrough, Béibhinn Parsons feels like Rugby World Cup is just the startIreland winger keen to lay down a marker in Pool C opener against JapanSun Aug 17 2025 - 06:00
Can Ireland win the Rugby World Cup? ‘No reason why not,’ says Molly Scuffil-McCabeScrumhalf insists belief is strong among squad members ahead of opener versus JapanFri Aug 15 2025 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Don’t cast Emma Raducanu as the villain in crying-child debateTennis player was not taken seriously by umpire after drawing attention to the disturbanceFri Aug 15 2025 - 06:00
From medical theatre to the rugby arena, Linda Djougang’s focus is on successful outcomes Ireland travel to Rugby World Cup with confidence after shedding underdog tag, says team veteranTue Aug 12 2025 - 18:06
Boost for Ireland as Wafer makes Women’s Rugby World Cup squadThe Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 begins on Friday, August 22nd in EnglandMon Aug 11 2025 - 10:02
Ireland taking all the positives out of Dutch defeat for crucial French clash Conceding just two goals in their opening game could stand to them later in the tournament but they must beat France on MondayMon Aug 11 2025 - 06:00
Ireland targeting best ever Women’s EuroHockey finishWith Ireland getting the Women’s EuroHockey Championship under way on Saturday against the Netherlands, captain Sarah Hawkshaw discusses the team’s evolution and how far they could go Sat Aug 09 2025 - 06:00
Conor McGregor’s megaphone is no guarantee of electoral successThe MMA fighter’s past in the Octagon and his 10.6 million followers on X may give him an advantage − but caveat emptorFri Aug 08 2025 - 06:00
Ireland kicking coach Gareth Steenson keeps focus on Women’s World Cup roleFormer outhalf non-committal when asked about his role and that of Johnny Sexton following the tournament in England Thu Aug 07 2025 - 06:00
Wealth of GAA skills in team will stand Ireland in good stead at women’s Rugby World CupAssistant coach Gareth Steenson says team has evolved ahead of clash with CanadaWed Aug 06 2025 - 18:14
Dan Sheehan won’t lose sleep over ban as it rules him out of games he was unlikely to play inInclusion of friendly in suspension list calls into question the purpose of such sanctionsTue Aug 05 2025 - 19:22
Open Diary: The smiling face of Jim Allister reminds us how prudent it would have been to follow Google MapsThe crowds thronged Royal Portrush on the north Antrim coast all week as the game’s top players rose to the occasionMon Jul 21 2025 - 06:00
Scheffler basks in Open glory but McIlroy thrills Portrush fansFor local hero to succeed, the world number one would have had to be among biggest final-day championship implosions Sun Jul 20 2025 - 19:59
Hojgaard twins graduate from keen sibling rivalry to contesting at The OpenRasmus and Nicolai Hojgaard are both in contention to earn Denmark a first Major Championship win Fri Jul 18 2025 - 19:25
Open Championship: Rory McIlroy knows that hanging in just won’t cut it over the weekendThe Grand Slam winner showed flashes of brilliance during a second-round 69 at Royal PortrushFri Jul 18 2025 - 17:18
Open Championship: Calamity Corner shows its teeth at windswept Royal Portrush The par-3 16th hole can show its teeth – especially when the wind blowsThu Jul 17 2025 - 20:42
Merch perfect for retail therapy at the OpenThe tills didn’t stop ringing on Wednesday at the official shop in Royal PortrushWed Jul 16 2025 - 19:00
Bryson DeChambeau focuses on links test over Rory McIlroy rivalry as he arrives in PortrushThe Open: American, who has struggled with links courses in past, plans to be strategic at championshipTue Jul 15 2025 - 19:35
Lions Tour: Hansen not letting Pollock steal all the limelight and what else we learned AU/NZ fail to make case for defence; Farrell booing all too predictable; Van der Merwe’s killer instinct; Lions click into gearSat Jul 12 2025 - 16:41
Lions ratings v AUNZ Invitational XV: Hugo Keenan and Mack Hansen impressBen Earl has a good day in Adelaide as replacements make impact from benchSat Jul 12 2025 - 13:27
Where are the Irish international tennis stars? Not even ChatGPT can fully answer that oneAnother Wimbledon, another complete absence of Irish tennis players in the draw. But other small countries have contendersFri Jul 11 2025 - 06:00
Closed since a 2018 murder, what is next for Katie Taylor’s former boxing club in Bray?Olympic coach Pete Taylor claims Wicklow County Council removed all his belongings and equipment from Bray Boxing ClubThu Jul 10 2025 - 06:00
Andy Farrell’s Test selection headache and what else we learned from the Lions’ win over the BrumbiesIrish players have been faring well against the Australian club sidesWed Jul 09 2025 - 17:00
Lions player ratings: Garry Ringrose does his Test chances no harm with strong outingOllie Chessum shows why Andy Farrell considers him an option at No 6 against the WallabiesWed Jul 09 2025 - 13:36
Five things we learned from the Lions’ shaky win over the WaratahsWin in Sydney provides Andy Farrell, and Joe Schmidt, with plenty to considerSat Jul 05 2025 - 16:38
Lions v Waratahs player ratings: Josh van der Flier and Mack Hansen among best of the IrishLions' Alex Mitchell stands out as several players struggle against Australian sideSat Jul 05 2025 - 13:25
Finding George Gibney: ‘I feel sad for 13-year-old me and nine-year-old Ber, who were not believed’For those who made abuse allegations against the former Irish swim coach, his US arrest is not simply the latest development in a decades-long legal sagaSat Jul 05 2025 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Lions’ flawed win over Queensland Reds Jamison Gibson-Park and Ben Earls put in particularly notable performances Wed Jul 02 2025 - 19:00
Lions Player Ratings: How did Irish contingent fare against Queensland Reds? Another 50 points game against the Reds shows the Lions are moving in the right directionWed Jul 02 2025 - 13:58
Leo Cullen and Ronan O’Gara to renew rivalry as Leinster pooled with La Rochelle in Champions Cup drawMunster drawn in Pool Two with Castres, Bath, Toulon, Edinburgh and GloucesterTue Jul 01 2025 - 18:22
Five things we learned as Lions secure victory over Western Force in PerthMcCarthy and Van der Flier puts their hands up; First-half defensive issues a worry; Russell’s bag of tricks; Leinster players add cohesion; Worry for Williams Sat Jun 28 2025 - 16:17
Lions ratings v Western Force: Joe McCarthy and Josh van der Flier the best of the IrishElliot Daly shines from fullback in convincing victorySat Jun 28 2025 - 13:29
From all-out brawls to eye-gouging and worse: a brief history of Lions Tour violenceGames over the last 50 years have been marred by stand-out brutality on both sidesSat Jun 28 2025 - 06:00
No line judges at Wimbledon: you cannot be seriousFor the first time in 148 years AI will replace humans for calling shots outFri Jun 27 2025 - 06:00
Tom Curry says Lions need to be more clinical with ball in AustraliaEnglish flanker says team cannot take defeat to Argentina too personallySun Jun 22 2025 - 18:00
Lions v Argentina player ratings: Bundee Aki shows his strength, Fin Smith has a shaky startFrustrated Lions make lots of errors in disjointed performance against ArgentinaFri Jun 20 2025 - 23:09
Lions tour diary: Ahead of Argentina clash a relaxed Johnny Sexton, Dostoevsky and questions of identityBritish and Irish Lions squad sing from same hymn sheet about being best of the bestFri Jun 20 2025 - 14:12
‘We’re talking about the best of the best’: Tadhg Beirne up for the challenge of being a LionIrish forward believes his game has evolved since he last played with the LionsWed Jun 18 2025 - 18:45
Lions might be missing players in their opener against Argentina, but Matías Moroni’s focus is on fellow PumasPowerhouse centre Bundee Aki could get run out at Aviva Stadium on FridayWed Jun 18 2025 - 06:00
Scott Cummings on his Lions call-up: ‘It’s something you dream of as a kid and a player’Scotland secondrow hoping to be picked for Argentina game and show his quality before first of three Tests against AustraliaWed Jun 18 2025 - 06:00
‘There is no animosity,’ says England’s Ben Earl of his Lions teammates despite fiery Six NationsThe flanker was a promising cricketer but says rugby was his ‘calling’Tue Jun 17 2025 - 06:00
Bulls coach Jake White puts Leinster on a pedestal – is he softening them up for a fall?If White’s intention is to lull Leo Cullen’s squad into a false sense of security before Saturday’s URC final, he’s doing a pretty good jobFri Jun 13 2025 - 06:00
Leinster coach Leo Cullen on facing Bulls: ‘We know we’re in for a serious bloody challenge’URC final: Leinster hope Bulls clash will be a positive send-off for Jordie Barrett and Ross ByrneFri Jun 13 2025 - 06:00
Leinster’s Leo Cullen brings in Garry Ringrose and Josh van der Flier to face Bulls in URC final Ross Byrne named on the bench in final Leinster appearance before he joins GloucesterThu Jun 12 2025 - 13:21
Leinster’s Dan Sheehan says it is time to get physical in Saturday’s showdown with BullsThe Irish hooker believes if Leinster ‘get their stuff right’ they can win this URC finalWed Jun 11 2025 - 06:00
‘Stars are aligned’: Bulls take inspiration from fallen hero before facing Leinster in Croke ParkThe Bulls have retired the jersey of Cornal Hendricks after his sudden death in MayWed Jun 11 2025 - 06:00
