Nadal departs Wimbledon in first roundThe Spanish French Open champion falls to Belgian Steve Darcis ranked 135 in the worldTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
Maria Sharapova parks her ‘boyfriend’ troubles to beat Kristina MladenovicOpening set proves a rough ride for the former champion, who refused to confirm that she had accepted Serena Williams’ apologyTue Jun 25 2013 - 01:00
John Inverdale fronts his very own Wimbledon passion playBecker and Mac might take centre court but anchor man happy to sit back and run the showSat Jun 22 2013 - 01:00
Sports bodies speak out against proposed ban on alcohol sponsorshipDáil hears committee views from Irish Sports Council and the Olympic Council of IrelandThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Boxing head coach Billy Walsh unaware two coaches removed in his absenceIABA action perceived as undermining the 2012 Manager of the Year’s positionThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Eamonn Coghlan claims Irish sport is not getting value for moneyFine Gael Senator, speaking at a Joint Committee on Transport and Communications, was also asked if Ireland was considered a “Third World” country when it came to international sport and the Olympic GamesWed Jun 19 2013 - 21:52
McGee knocked out of Wimbledon QualifierThe Irish Davis Cup player went down in two sets to the higher ranked Chilean CapedevilleMon Jun 17 2013 - 20:00
Kazakhstan World Championships the last as AIBA takes a leap towards professional statusThose who sign up will no longer be permitted to compete in the World Championships, European Championships or their own domestic National ChampionshipsThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
It’s gold for Ireland’s Nevin and QuigleyConlan and Barnes have to settle for silver medals in MinskSat Jun 08 2013 - 13:34
Four Irish boxers going for gold in MinskYoung Quigley tames world champion as four Irish win European Championship semi-finals in BelarusSat Jun 08 2013 - 08:24
Talented Irish boxers continue to punch above their weight at major championshipsFour seeking to secure silver medals at the European semi-finals in MinskFri Jun 07 2013 - 01:00
Nothing easy for Leinster as bogey boys Ospreys lie in waitAll four Irish Provinces have difficult pools after next season’s Heineken Cup drawThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Another fine medal haul on the way as four into semi-finalsMore Minsk magic as Nevin, Barnes, Conlan and Quigley march on in BelarusThu Jun 06 2013 - 01:00
Championship Irish swimming team pickedEuropean medallist Grainne Murphy will not travel with the Irish team this summerWed Jun 05 2013 - 01:00
Ireland will be hoping size doesn’t matter as they face the might of Australia‘The three matches are going to be a massive test on the body’Wed Jun 05 2013 - 00:01
Barbarians play role of perfect hosts as Lions acclimatise in styleHong Kong clash proves a gentle workout for Paul O’Connell’s sideMon Jun 03 2013 - 07:00
Nolan books his place in last 16 at the European ChampionshipsBray-based garda defeats Pole Tomasz Kot in welterweight clashSun Jun 02 2013 - 22:10
Irish boxing squad to learn European opponents todayBilly Walsh has one of the strongest teams to ever leave these shores taking part in MinskFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Irish Sports Council move into new facility at AbbotstownTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar do the honoursThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Mike Ruddock happy to see Under-20s fast-tracked to senior tourAbsence of Olding and Henshaw opens door for others at Junior World ChampionshipWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Seán Cronin called up for Ireland’s tour to USA and CanadaLeinster hooker elevated following Rory Best’s selection for the LionsTue May 28 2013 - 02:00
Seán O’Brien won’t take risks with injury to play in Pro 12 decider against UlsterFlanker wants to play but knows he could jeopardise his Lions prospectsFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll fit and ready to face Ulster in Pro12 finalLessons of defeat to Ospreys last year add to Leinster motivationFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Cian Healy hopes a Leinster win over Ulster will help boost the LionsProp knows the risk of injury is big but is prepared to put his body on the lineThu May 23 2013 - 02:03
Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree not taking Barbarians match lightlyCoach stresses first match of tour is important one for the squadThu May 23 2013 - 01:58
Richard Hibbard happy with the way knee rehab is progressingUlster’s Rory Best will be keeping a close eye on the Welsh hooker’s fitnessThu May 23 2013 - 01:09
Rested Dan Lydiate looks to outflank rivals in Lions battle of the backrowDespite missing international season, Wales number six is a Warren Gatland favouriteWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Girvan Dempsey believes Ronan O’Gra can kick on as coach with Racing MetroUndoubted mental strength will make transition easier for former Ireland outhalfWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Katie Taylor plans to fight professionallyOlympic gold medallist is hoping to fight in the World Boxing Series later this yearWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Rob Kearney looking for Amlin-Pro12 doubleIreland fullback hopes Leinster can complete what they failed to do last seasonTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
O’Brien out for League final against UlsterThe Leinster and Ireland flanker will also miss the opening games of the Lions’ TourTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Paul Warwick knows his Stade Francais team are in the last-chance saloon against LeinsterInconsistency has dogged the French side all seasonWed May 15 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy has learned to tread more carefullyCentre does not want to be part of a team that plays great rugby but has nothing to show for itSat May 11 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll believes Leinster in good hands with Matt O’ConnorCentre also sees major positives in Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland coachFri May 10 2013 - 09:00
Goodman relishing the Leinster challengeThe Kiwi dropped everything to come to Dublin and play with the best side in EuropeThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Scarlets hoping to have North on their side when they take on Ulster in RavenhillLlanelli may welcome back Rhys Priestland but will go to Belfast lacking confidenceThu May 09 2013 - 02:00
Seb Coe: McIlroy’s Olympic decision is his and his aloneThe double Olympic gold medallist believes the Irish golfer should make his own call on what country he represents in Rio 2016Wed May 08 2013 - 02:00
Barnes turns his attention towards World Championship goalBelfast man and fellow Olympic hero Michael Conlan step up a weight but still prove too good for French rivalsSun May 05 2013 - 21:07
Rio, Rugby and Olympic medalsThe IRFU have embarked on an ambitious plan to bring success in women’s sevens rugbySat May 04 2013 - 05:00
Leinster’s Ian Madigan voted on to Pro 12 Dream Team of the SeasonOuthalf is the only Leinster player to get picked after receiving second-highest number of votes behind Glasgow's Tim VisserFri May 03 2013 - 17:43
O’Gara not included for Munster’s last Pro 12 match of the seasonMost of the team that lost in the Heineken Cup will not make the trip to face ZebreFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
Ulster seek a Ravenhill Pro 12 semi-finalProvince need just three points to finish top of the table and secure a home drawFri May 03 2013 - 06:00
O’Brien intending to make an impact in Australia – and not off the benchAlthough picked to tour Leinster backrow has no intention of being a touristThu May 02 2013 - 02:00
Worst of weeks for Best likely to galvanise UlsterStunned Ulster look to league honoursThu May 02 2013 - 02:00
O’Connor to be named new Leinster coach by the weekendLeicester coach was targeted as ideal replacement for Joe SchmidtWed May 01 2013 - 15:40
It’s a cheery Joe as Leinster coach faces into week of big issuesThere is six days before Ospreys, a Lions selection and the Irish coaching jobMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Centre stage is set and now it’s time for Madigan to deliver a performanceLeinster player can give Lions coach Warren Gatland a timely reminder of his qualitiesSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
Irish Hockey League comes down to final weekendThe last round of pool games will determine who goes through to the knockout phaseFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Leinster cautious ahead of Biarritz clash in Amlin Cup semi-finalThe French club are considered a cup team that are dangerous and hungry for successFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt says news of Ireland job unlikely to emerge before weekendLeinster coach says that decision on Declan Kidney’s successor will be ‘soon’Fri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
