Behind the Baseline: Accident of birth is holding Irish back at WimbledonIrish tennis players are unlikely to ever benefit from lucrative grand slam wild cardsThu Jul 02 2015 - 08:00
Roger Federer plays down heat as temperatures rise at WimbledonSwiss world number two retains effortless air of cool during straight-sets win over Damir DzumhurWed Jul 01 2015 - 07:35
Wimbledon 2015: No surprises as leading men get all lines rightFederer, Murray and Nadal make short work of opponents on searingly hot dayWed Jul 01 2015 - 01:00
Wimbledon: Eugenie Bouchard’s game remains ice-coldCanadian’s terrible form continues as she loses in first round to China’s Ying-Ying DuanWed Jul 01 2015 - 01:00
Wimbledon: Novak Djokovic hits out at cheating claimsDefending champion accused of getting tips from coach Boris Becker during matchesTue Jun 30 2015 - 01:00
Nick Kyrgios rolls into Wimbledon amid typical controversyBrash Australian found himself in trouble again on day oneTue Jun 30 2015 - 01:00
Young seeds thrive, but still in Serena Williams' shadowOutsider Bencic won warm-up event, but will the old hands pick up their game?Mon Jun 29 2015 - 01:09
Novak Djokovic aims to defend his crown after Paris disappointmentNumber one seed opens play on Centre Court against Germany’s Philipp KohlschreiberMon Jun 29 2015 - 00:12
Stan Wawrinka earns break point as big four’s rule begins to creakFrench Open champion feels he is close to establishing himself at the very topSat Jun 27 2015 - 12:37
Ian Madigan keeping his eye on the ballThe Leinster players hopes to compete in his first World Cup later this yearSat Jun 27 2015 - 01:01
Irish youngster called Bjorn learning from tennis master Bollettieri17-year-old player enjoying life on a scholarship at $73,000-a-year Florida academyThu Jun 25 2015 - 08:30
Straight-talking Shane Horgan has high hopes for Schmidt’s IrelandPopular pundit sees no comparisons between 2015 and World Cup 2007Mon Jun 22 2015 - 10:15
Andy Lee confirms Thomond Park as venue for title defenceLimerick man will face Billy Joe Saunders in September in WBO middleweight boutSat Jun 20 2015 - 14:31
Connacht sign Ireland qualified Api PewhairangiThe 23-year-old utility back played for Ireland at 2013 Rugby League World CupFri Jun 19 2015 - 16:51
Serving up a summer of fun – Parks Tennis goes from strength to strengthEvery summer thousands of children avail of the chance to experience the gameThu Jun 18 2015 - 01:00
Irish women’s hockey on the brink of Rio qualificationA win over China should give Ireland a place for the first time in an Olympic GamesWed Jun 17 2015 - 21:10
USA joins Ireland in bidding for 2023 Rugby World CupFive countries expected to be in the mix with winners to be unveiled in May 2017Thu Jun 11 2015 - 15:40
On Tennis: Giving Davis Cup a real sense of importanceIreland’s non-playing captain Conor Niland is a firm believer in the biggest annual international team event in sportThu Jun 11 2015 - 05:00
Irish women’s hockey team’s Olympic bid underway at Valencia World LeagueTough challenge ahead of squad in Pool AWed Jun 10 2015 - 01:00
Helen O’Reilly on course to be first woman referee in Pro12Former St Mary’s player has already refereed in AIL and Women’s World Cup in FranceTue Jun 09 2015 - 01:13
Aviva Stadium to host American Football Classic in September 2016Boston College and Georgia Tech to meet in high-profile college football season openerFri Jun 05 2015 - 01:00
Simon Carr’s starting off on rocky road to professional ranksIn the first of a weekly domestic tennis column, a determined young hopeful outlines his future plans in the sportsThu Jun 04 2015 - 01:00
‘I think we were chasing the game too early,’ says Munster coach Anthony FoleyGlasgow’s off-loading and sharpertactics make space for three first-half triesMon Jun 01 2015 - 01:00
Glasgow blast Munster away to claim first major titleLeone Nakarawa inspires for Scottish side as they win Pro 12 title in BelfastSun May 31 2015 - 18:19
George Clooney is also allegedly photographed outside local post office in NewcastleSat May 30 2015 - 01:00
All roads lead to Royal County Down despite Rory’s bogeysPredicted attendance of 90,000 could have been even higher, tourism officials sayFri May 29 2015 - 03:07
Benefactors dig deep for chance to play with world’s number oneTournament favourite Rory McIlroy hosts Pro-Am for children’s cancer charityThu May 28 2015 - 08:28
Rory McIlroy fresh and raring to go for Irish OpenWorld number one believes home tournament now a better ‘fit’ to his scheduleWed May 27 2015 - 16:08
Sergio Garcia excited to return to where it all began at Irish OpenSpaniard won his first European Tour event at Druid’s Glen in 1999Wed May 27 2015 - 14:03
All in the Scrum: End of season awardsWith the 2014/15 season nearly over, here’s some of the good, the bad and the stupidMon May 25 2015 - 11:48
Paul O’Connell: ‘It’s probably the last time I will play for Munster here’Secondrow admits win over Ospreys likely to be final game for Munster at Thomond ParkSun May 24 2015 - 13:54
Connacht ready to battle Gloucester for Champions Cup play-off placePat Lam says players are battered and bruised but hugely motivated for trip to KingsholmSat May 23 2015 - 13:19
Pass master Townsend homes in on Pro12 glory for Glasgow WarriorsCoach hopes energy from Scotstoun crowd can spur victory over UlsterWed May 20 2015 - 01:00
Northwest 200’s thrill leaves riders unperturbed by dangerDunlop brothers and peers keep coming back in this celebration of fearless abilitySat May 16 2015 - 01:00
Paddy Jackson maturing into role of leader for Pro12 title-chasersUlster outhalf finding voice on pitch after struggling in previous years to impose himselfSat May 09 2015 - 01:01
Matt O’Connor expects ‘abrasive’ Treviso clashLeinster aim to keep Pro12 destiny ‘in our own hands’ as D’Arcy faces final home gameFri May 08 2015 - 01:00
Neck injury could keep Cian Healy out for rest of seasonProp’s neck a concern for Irish camp with August internationals likely return dateThu May 07 2015 - 16:19
John Treacy believes criminalising doping ‘should be considered’ISC chief executive says that jailing athletes who cheat would be a major step forwardThu May 07 2015 - 01:00
Darren Cave eager to add silverware to growing reputationCentre believes lack of success in Europe has boosted Ulster domesticallyWed May 06 2015 - 16:43
Eoin Reddan and Leinster must hold nerve or live consequencesMatt O’Connor’s side have two games to hold on to a Champions Cup qualification placeWed May 06 2015 - 07:00
Rio Olympics a reasonable goal for Grainne MurphyWexford woman is back to full health and looking forward to further successesMon May 04 2015 - 01:00
CJ Stander caps fine season for Munster with player of year awardSouth African backrow forward will be available to play for Ireland after World CupFri May 01 2015 - 09:50
Isa Nacewa’s absence from playing 'not a problem'Grenoble coach believes fullback is gifted genetically and different from most playersFri May 01 2015 - 09:49
Leinster confirm return of Isa Nacewa for 2015-16 campaignMatt O’Connor believes Fijian will play vital role during World Cup windowThu Apr 30 2015 - 11:30
Tyler Bleyendaal finally gets to stretch legs for MunsterVersatile former New Zealand under-20 captain taking it all in his strideThu Apr 30 2015 - 01:00
Six Leinster stars play under a third of Pro12 campaignLuke Fitzgerald the only Ireland starter to feature in over 40% of province’s game timeWed Apr 29 2015 - 10:11
Former US swimmer Shane Ryan hopes to compete for Ireland in RioSwim Ireland’s high performance director Peter Banks believes Ryan, who made last year’s USA team, would add to systemWed Apr 29 2015 - 01:00
Organisers offer free Champions Cup final ticketsJust 5,000 fans from Clermont and Toulon expected to make the trip to TwickenhamTue Apr 28 2015 - 12:25
‘Accepting is saying you have it – this is it. Coming to terms is day-to-day living’Victor Connell was tired when a late scrum was called. When it hit, the hooker heard his neck pop. It was a moment that was to change his life foreverSat Apr 25 2015 - 01:01
Scott Evans hoping to make it big in BakuOCI select 36 competitors in 10 events in first tranche of entries for inaugural eventFri Apr 24 2015 - 01:00
