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Houghton drills down on the ‘Greek lads’ as Ireland succumb to errors

Houghton drills down on the ‘Greek lads’ as Ireland succumb to errors

TV View: Like Heimir Hallgrímsson, who swapped Finn Azaz for Troy Parrott, RTÉ made a big change for this game by bringing in Ray Houghton for Stephen Kelly as their co-commentator

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 22:36
Mixed news for Gleeson about her Ireland players abroad

Mixed news for Gleeson about her Ireland players abroad

Izzy Atkinson and Aoife Mannion make their first Women’s Super League appearances of the season

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 19:23
All in the Game: Klopp’s Red Bull deal gives his German critics wings

All in the Game: Klopp’s Red Bull deal gives his German critics wings

Plus: Messi and Ronaldo battle it out at the perfume counter; Ireland rack up the z’s; Ronaldo’s sister rushes to his defence

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 19:00
Loreto maintain perfect start to Hockey League season

Loreto maintain perfect start to Hockey League season

UCD get off the mark while Old Alexandra and Ards keep their bright starts going

Sun Oct 13 2024 - 13:27
Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly named Sportswomen of the Month for September

Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly named Sportswomen of the Month for September

A year plagued by injury and illness didn’t stop Dunlevy and Kelly getting results when it mattered

Sat Oct 12 2024 - 06:00
As stunning as the Northern Lights - Ireland win a match

As stunning as the Northern Lights - Ireland win a match

Robbie Brady’s goal helps end the downward spiral; Aaron Connolly on his addiction issues; Ciaran Fitzgerald on the health of Irish rugby

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 10:47
Aaron Connolly reveals he underwent a month’s treatment for alcohol addiction this summer

Aaron Connolly reveals he underwent a month’s treatment for alcohol addiction this summer

‘I used to look forward to the games finishing so I could have a drink’ - Ireland international looks to rebuild career

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 21:07
Stephanie Zambra retires: ‘To have been a part of the journey of women’s football is brilliant’

Stephanie Zambra retires: ‘To have been a part of the journey of women’s football is brilliant’

The former Irish international remembers playing for her country and attending the Ballon d’Or

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 16:07
Irish football has rarely experienced such a grim period

Irish football has rarely experienced such a grim period

Are we too down on the idea of losing? Leinster’s smaller Viking; Kris Kristofferson’s sporting life

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 10:28
‘The biggest rugby rivalry in the world below Test level’

‘The biggest rugby rivalry in the world below Test level’

Graham Rowntree impressed by ticket sales; Ireland’s goal drought; It could be worse, we could be Finland

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 10:05
Winning ugly not an issue for John O’Shea against Finland

Winning ugly not an issue for John O’Shea against Finland

Evan Ferguson hoping to be involved: Rugby crossing the Rubicon; shoot-outs in the firing line

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 10:28
Gareth Grundie appointed new coach of Irish women’s hockey team

Gareth Grundie appointed new coach of Irish women’s hockey team

Former assistant coach has been named as the permanent successor to Sean Dancer

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 10:22
A tedious week of fabricated hope awaits us

A tedious week of fabricated hope awaits us

‘Dysfunctional and hopeless’ are apt words for frustrated fans of both Irish soccer and Manchester United

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 10:37
All in the Game: Blunty McBluntface racks up the likes for James Blunt

All in the Game: Blunty McBluntface racks up the likes for James Blunt

Twitterati favour Divock Origi; injured Neymar trousers millions; air mattress madness in dear old Deutschland; and more

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 06:00
TV View: High anxiety at the top as Duffer’s forehead collects more wrinkles

TV View: High anxiety at the top as Duffer’s forehead collects more wrinkles

Mediocrity seems much less stressful as Shels manager prowls the sidelines while his team go down 2-0 to Rovers

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 06:00
Athlone Town’s win over Bohemians sees them wrap up title with one game still to play

Athlone Town’s win over Bohemians sees them wrap up title with one game still to play

Manager Ciarán Kilduff says the team ‘did our talking on the pitch’

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 20:07
Institute and Loreto make it two wins from two

Institute and Loreto make it two wins from two

Institute come from behind to beat Railway in the Hockey League

Sun Oct 06 2024 - 12:32
Athlone Town complete fairy-tale by winning Premier Division title

Athlone Town complete fairy-tale by winning Premier Division title

A 2-0 win over Bohemians sealed the title for Ciarán Kilduff’s side

Sat Oct 05 2024 - 21:40
Women’s LOI: Athlone Town on the cusp of historic title success

Women’s LOI: Athlone Town on the cusp of historic title success

Ciarán Kilduff’s side can secure their first league title with a game to spare if they beat struggling Bohemians

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 19:00
Heimir looks to stop the bleeding, while Rovers save the day

Heimir looks to stop the bleeding, while Rovers save the day

South Africans aren’t very impressed with the rugby world rankings; Noel McCaffrey on how the GAA can make the split season work

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 10:20
EY Hockey League: Railway Union and Catholic Institute renew rivalry at Rosbrien

EY Hockey League: Railway Union and Catholic Institute renew rivalry at Rosbrien

Loreto face UCD, while Old Alexandra take on Ards as the second weekend of the new season gets under way

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 21:16
Future looks good for Irish rugby

Future looks good for Irish rugby

Emerging Ireland start with a win in South Africa; Ireland confident ahead of second WXV1 clash; hurling managers on the move

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 10:26
A triumph for irishrugby+ despite questionable carry-on from the commentators

A triumph for irishrugby+ despite questionable carry-on from the commentators

Irish rugby’s new streaming service was flawless, and Emerging Ireland’s performance was worth celebrating too

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 18:18
The more things change: Gaelic football attempts to keep it fresh with proposed rule changes

The more things change: Gaelic football attempts to keep it fresh with proposed rule changes

Jim Gavin’s committee to show its workings; Munster take criticism on the chin

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 10:25
Ireland women continue meteoric rise through rugby ranks

Ireland women continue meteoric rise through rugby ranks

Scott Bemand’s side have a spring in their step; Shelbourne’s title challenge hits a wobble; Snyman on return trail for Leinster

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 11:45
Ireland women cheer up Monday morning no end with seismic win over New Zealand

Ireland women cheer up Monday morning no end with seismic win over New Zealand

Mixed URC weekend return for Irish provinces; Ballyhale say bye-bye in Kilkenny; Is it bye-bye for Ten Hag at United?

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 11:21
Jens Lehmann proves a law unto himself after eventful week

Jens Lehmann proves a law unto himself after eventful week

Turkish football rivalry spills over to basketball; Someone needs to give Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a job

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 06:00
Pundits put the boot into welly-wearing Munster and Manchester United

Pundits put the boot into welly-wearing Munster and Manchester United

Paul McGinley feels the emotion at unloved Presidents Cup

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 06:00
Women’s Football: Shelbourne now chief rivals to Athlone with two games left

Women’s Football: Shelbourne now chief rivals to Athlone with two games left

Athlone held 3-3 at home by Shamrock Rovers as Shels reduced the gap to league leaders to three points

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 18:00
Railway Union off to a flier in new hockey league campaign

Railway Union off to a flier in new hockey league campaign

Victories also for champions Loreto, Catholic Institute and Old Alexandra

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 15:18
Show me the money: Breakdown of sport grants leaves questions aplenty

Show me the money: Breakdown of sport grants leaves questions aplenty

Johnny Watterson ponders boxing’s ‘derisory’ grant allocation; horse racing eyes Budget 2025; and a throwback to Avril Lavigne’s heyday

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 11:38
Kinvara Hockey Club’s 180km round trip for ‘home’ matches will soon come to an end

Kinvara Hockey Club’s 180km round trip for ‘home’ matches will soon come to an end

Galway club topped the list of hockey clubs receiving funds with €443,700 to help build new pitch

Thu Sept 26 2024 - 15:24
Dunlevy/Kelly team on top of the world yet again

Dunlevy/Kelly team on top of the world yet again

Ciarán Murphy looks forward to playing in the sandbox; Gaelic games top funding lists; while the FAI could do with a windfall

Thu Sept 26 2024 - 11:55
Conor McKenna eyes Grand Final prize as Munster and Connact hit the road in URC

Conor McKenna eyes Grand Final prize as Munster and Connact hit the road in URC

Danny Gilligan looking to continue big-race wins in Kerry National; Katie-George Dunlevy and Linda Kelly go for gold again

Wed Sept 25 2024 - 11:47
McIlroy and Leinster both eager to go beyond ‘nearly men’

McIlroy and Leinster both eager to go beyond ‘nearly men’

There is a battle brewing for the Leinster number 10 jersey; Kevin McStay will remain at Mayo; Shamrock Rovers keep pressure on in title race

Tue Sept 24 2024 - 10:35
So close yet so far once again for Rory McIlroy

So close yet so far once again for Rory McIlroy

Billy Horschel took victory at the BMW PGA Championship at Wentworth, seeing off Rory McIlroy in the play-off

Mon Sept 23 2024 - 10:22
Not so smooth operator Paul Merson left gutted as Arsenal get flat-footed

Not so smooth operator Paul Merson left gutted as Arsenal get flat-footed

Did Katie McCabe win Celebrity Masterchef? And who the flip was Erling Haaland talking to?

Mon Sept 23 2024 - 06:00
Cristiano Ronaldo settles a score with Gary Something and Alan Who?

Cristiano Ronaldo settles a score with Gary Something and Alan Who?

Wellness tips from Ange Postecoglu; and dictionary corner with Mikel Arteta

Mon Sept 23 2024 - 06:00
Shelbourne and Athlone Town will meet in women’s FAI Cup final for third year running

Shelbourne and Athlone Town will meet in women’s FAI Cup final for third year running

Super League gets under way In Britain, and of the Republic of Ireland players only Katie McCabe, Courtney Brosnan and Anna Patten started for their clubs

Sun Sept 22 2024 - 19:32
Increased Irish interest as English Women’s Super League prepares to kick off

Increased Irish interest as English Women’s Super League prepares to kick off

Ireland manager Eileen Gleeson will have 15 players to keep an eye on in the English top-flight this season

Fri Sept 20 2024 - 15:00
Totò Schillaci’s joy was infectious and he was loved in Ireland, despite that goal

Totò Schillaci’s joy was infectious and he was loved in Ireland, despite that goal

Italian striker who scored six goals in Italia 90, including one to knock out Ireland, died at the age of just 59

Wed Sept 18 2024 - 14:51
Grave concerns as annoying drills set to increase at Barcelona’s Nou Camp

Grave concerns as annoying drills set to increase at Barcelona’s Nou Camp

Dundee United hallowed turf; and Holsten Kiel’s soiled shorts

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 06:00
Rory McIlroy made for tough viewing. So did the topless American caddies

Rory McIlroy made for tough viewing. So did the topless American caddies

Talent spotting with Paul Merson; and a grilling for Daire Lynch

Mon Sept 16 2024 - 06:00
Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh named Sportswoman of the Month for August

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh named Sportswoman of the Month for August

The Kerry Gaelic football star is no longer the greatest player never to have won an All-Ireland

Sat Sept 14 2024 - 06:00
A Greek tragedy at the Aviva as Ireland fail to rise above the gloom

A Greek tragedy at the Aviva as Ireland fail to rise above the gloom

Disappointing results for the under-21s and senior teams leave pundits struggling to find positives

Tue Sept 10 2024 - 22:09
Former Barcelona striker’s fowl misunderstanding, and Alan Shearer’s uncomfortable train ride

Former Barcelona striker’s fowl misunderstanding, and Alan Shearer’s uncomfortable train ride

Cristiano Ronaldo’s questionable comparison, and the curious case of the confused Norwegian drug testers

Mon Sept 09 2024 - 06:00
TV View: Roy Keane gets stuck into the FAI while Ronnie Whelan learns nothing

TV View: Roy Keane gets stuck into the FAI while Ronnie Whelan learns nothing

Even ‘the greatest human being on Earth’ couldn’t uplift Ireland against England

Sun Sept 08 2024 - 19:14
Alexander-Arnold and Gordon play havoc as England dominate Ireland

Alexander-Arnold and Gordon play havoc as England dominate Ireland

Talking Point: Rice and Grealish deliver the killer blows but England’s class was on show all over the Aviva

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 19:52
God save Lee Carsley as English press lose their minds over singing of anthem

God save Lee Carsley as English press lose their minds over singing of anthem

Daily Telegraph and Daily Mail lead their front pages with story ahead of Nations League game against Ireland in Dublin

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 12:38
Paralympics: Alice Tai measures up again as she reaps medal haul

Paralympics: Alice Tai measures up again as she reaps medal haul

Paralympics: British swimmer Alice Tai had her leg amputated below the knee in 2022 but has come back as strong as ever

Sat Sept 07 2024 - 06:00
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