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
Tyler Bleyendaal hails Sam Prendergast as one of Leinster’s game driversLeinster coach doesn’t believe young outhalf’s workload this season is an issueTue Jun 10 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s Finlay Bealham called into Lions squad ahead of training campScotland’s tight-head prop Zander Fagerson ruled out of the tour with a calf injuryMon Jun 09 2025 - 11:33
Leinster v Glasgow talking point: Leinster lineout steals the showAfter weeks of a ‘wibbly wobbly’ set piece, Leinster’s lineout was singing against the WarriorsSat Jun 07 2025 - 18:24
URC semi-final: Leinster 37 Glasgow Warriors 19 – As it happenedLeinster to face the winners from the second semi-final between the Sharks and the BullsSat Jun 07 2025 - 17:15
‘Crampgate’ tells us rugby’s code of dignity counts for little when lucrative online views are at stakeURC chief’s ‘heroes and villains’ response to unsavoury scenes told its own storyThu Jun 05 2025 - 19:27
Sharks to escape URC sanctions for incidents during shoot-out against MunsterBefore outhalf Jack Crowley could take his second kick at goal, Jaden Hendrikse went down with apparent crampWed Jun 04 2025 - 18:05
Craig Casey to captain Ireland for summer Tests against Georgia and PortugalInterim head coach Paul O’Connell names 32-man squad for July games in Tbilisi and LisbonWed Jun 04 2025 - 14:43
Tale of two provinces: Luke-warm Leinster stumble through as heroic Munster undone by penalties and theatricsLeo Cullen’s team will be out to rescue their season in URC semi-final against GlasgowMon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
‘Please turn out in force’: Leo Cullen addresses fans after sparse crowd attended Leinster’s defeat of ScarletsAviva Stadium was about one-quarter full for URC quarter-finalMon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
Ireland’s tennis star Conor Gannon: ‘I think I have a chance to do something not many Irish people can dream of’Dubliner Conor Gannon is setting out on a journey that he hopes will take him to Grand Slam tournaments Sun Jun 01 2025 - 06:00
Off-colour Leinster see off Scarlets to set up URC semi-final with GlasgowLeinster push on from one-point half-time lead to win by 12 at the AvivaSat May 31 2025 - 17:19
Leinster not getting ahead of themselves ahead of Scarlets clashLeinster team news: Jordie Barrett starts at centre, as Jimmy O’Brien makes 100th appearanceSat May 31 2025 - 06:00
Munster look to tap into emotional energy for tough Sharks test in South AfricaSharks name strong team with Springbok stars like Siya Kolisi, Eben Etzebeth and Ox NcheFri May 30 2025 - 15:53
Rugby seasons just keep going, but to what end? Perhaps rugby could learn a thing or two from American footballFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Alex Nankivell: ‘We need people that are going to step up and drive standards’New Zealand-born centre on his own leadership role and the likely impact of Munster’s incoming head coach Clayton McMillanFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
Munster’s Calvin Nash looking to give standout performance in the Shark TankMunster squad arrive in Durban for their URC quarter-final match against the Sharks on Saturday Thu May 29 2025 - 06:00
A sporting freak show with a cast of drugged-up athletes: welcome to the Enhanced GamesThe event has been described as ‘a dangerous clown show’ and ‘irresponsible’ by anti-doping figuresFri May 23 2025 - 06:00
Bernard Dunne breaking down the barriers of guarded sportspeople with new radio showDunne Talking explores the stories around success for sporting starsWed May 21 2025 - 06:00
Swim Ireland investigation found no welfare issues linked to national performance director Jon RuddCoach had been subject of bullying allegations during tenure with Swim EnglandMon May 19 2025 - 19:02
Leo Cullen wary of Scarlets’ potential as Leinster focus on quarter-final testMunster braced for a difficult URC last eight assignment against Sharks in DurbanMon May 19 2025 - 06:00
Lacklustre Leinster see off Glasgow but know they will need to step things up in playoffsLeo Cullen’s side will host Scarlets in their URC quarter-final in a fortnightMon May 19 2025 - 06:00
PGA Championship Round 2 live leaderboard: McIlroy makes the cut Jhonattan Vegas holds two-shot lead on seven under heading into day twoSat May 17 2025 - 00:24
The ‘gimme’ in golf: A short history of the contentious move referenced by Trump this weekIf someone gives you a putt, then take it and say thank you, so the US president saysFri May 16 2025 - 06:00
Leinster put 12 tries past Zebre to shake off European disappointmentLeinster’s winning margin at the Aviva was the biggest in URC historySun May 11 2025 - 12:36
Leo Cullen says that Leinster have turned the page after Champions Cup loss‘Everyone is motivated to move forward’ says head coach after crushing win over ZebreSat May 10 2025 - 22:40
Past rows over women’s clothing should compel Camogie Association to waste no more time before fixing skorts issueWomen’s soccer and boxing icon Katie Taylor have brought about progress that jars with camogie problemFri May 09 2025 - 06:00
Munster and Ulster look to experience for match to decide Champions Cup place Both sides presently sit outside the top eight that will make URC quarter-finals and next season’s Champions CupThu May 08 2025 - 17:11
Leo Cullen believes he is man to lead Leinster forward despite loss to NorthamptonLeinster coach defends decision to leave Jordie Barrett on the bench until second half of Champions Cup semi-finalSat May 03 2025 - 21:27
Leinster 34 Northampton 37: How the Leinster players rated in Champions Cup semi-finalFor all the willing work, Leinster suffered from a lack of accuracy at vital timesSat May 03 2025 - 19:56
Double standards aplenty in sport when punishing religious or political statementsPrevailing culture appears to be the real arbitrator in such matters and not sets of rulesFri May 02 2025 - 06:00
Dan Sheehan keeping his eye firmly focused on the bigger pictureHooker in a rich try-scoring vein as Leinster close in on the crucial part of the seasonThu May 01 2025 - 06:00
Dorothy Wall ruled out of Ireland’s World Cup campaign with Achilles injuryBackrow forward to undergo surgery on Wednesday after suffering injury against Scotland last SaturdayWed Apr 30 2025 - 12:10
Leinster cannot take a motivated Northampton for grantedCurrent Northampton coach Phil Dawson will renew long history with Leinster when he visits Aviva on SaturdayWed Apr 30 2025 - 06:00
Leinster expect RG Snyman’s big-match nous to count against Northampton Leinster keen to understand way referee will manage scrums in Saturday’s Champions Cup semi-finalTue Apr 29 2025 - 06:00
RG Snyman returns to Leinster training ahead of Northampton semi-finalRyan Baird comes through return to action in defeat away to ScarletsMon Apr 28 2025 - 16:11
