Mary Hannigan: The championship misses the jeopardy of knockout footballLimerick won’t want to see Clare in the hurling championship again; and Nathan Collins on passing ‘the hype torch’ to Evan FergusonTue Jun 13 2023 - 10:03
Mary Hannigan: Compelling drama the order of the day in hurling finalsManchester City make rest of football seem small; Rhasidat Adeleke’s continues sensational seasonMon Jun 12 2023 - 10:35
‘We paid thousands of pounds for this guy’: Quiet Balotelli fails to light up BT’s Champions League coverageTV View: BT coverage offers final’s most titanic tussle, between departing host Jake Humphrey and former Inter and Manchester City starSun Jun 11 2023 - 19:21
Mary Hannigan: Ryan Moore, probably the best jockey in the worldJoe Canning gives his provincial final predictions, the FAI’s plans to improve chronically outdated facilitiesFri Jun 09 2023 - 09:58
Sportswoman of the Month: Lucy MulhallA brilliant representative of the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad that secured qualification for the Olympic GamesFri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00
Pauw facing unenviable task when she chooses World Cup squadDreams of several players will be inevitably dashed when the travelling party for Australia is chosenFri Jun 09 2023 - 05:00
Mary Hannigan: Rory the Sacrificial Lamb faces up to the cold, hard logic of Saudi moneyNo 11th-hour reprieve for London Irish; and Irish sport loses a trailblazing superstar in Teddy McCarthyThu Jun 08 2023 - 10:28
Mary Hannigan: PGA-LIV merger comes ‘like a lightning bolt out of the blue’Darragh Ó Sé fancies Dublin for the championship; Ireland’s Leon Dwyer hopeful of making Olympics markWed Jun 07 2023 - 09:18
Mary Hannigan: Cynicism is never a regret for winning teamsPaul Murphy blocks out negative commentary around Kerry’s performances; and Tom McKibben can reach for the sky after European Open winTue Jun 06 2023 - 10:11
TV View: McKibbin’s European Open-winning shot overshadows Gündogan’s stunning volleyMcKibbin is only 20 and has already won a title, Manchester City are 129 years old and have only won seven FA Cups. UnderachieversSun Jun 04 2023 - 19:41
Colin Bell: ‘If we were drawn with Ireland, that would have been too much’The former Republic of Ireland manager discusses the talent and toughness of Irish players, the work of Vera Pauw, and his new role with World Cup-bound South KoreaSun Jun 04 2023 - 09:00
Mary Hannigan: Drama has been the theme of Novak Djokovic’s careerKaren Duggan writes about the financial struggles faced by professionals in women’s soccer; and Stephen Kenny readies his troopsFri Jun 02 2023 - 10:43
Mary Hannigan: Irish cricket has grown beyond losing its best players to EnglandDevin Toner trusts Andy Farrell’s decision-making; and overly-cautious Gaelic football underlines a need for urgent reformThu Jun 01 2023 - 10:01
Mary Hannigan: Loyalty runs right through Andy Farrell’s World Cup training squadGordon D’Arcy on Munster’s turnaround season and Leinster’s dilemma; Darragh Ó Sé challenges Cork footballers to show some prideWed May 31 2023 - 09:54
Mary Hannigan: Today is D-Day as Andy Farrell names his training squadGerry Thornley makes a squad prediction and reflects on an almost perfect season for Irish rugbyTue May 30 2023 - 11:30
Mary Hannigan: A hurling weekend where we never saw anything like itJack Crowley moves into contention for World Cup squad; Leeds lose their marblesMon May 29 2023 - 09:47
All in the Game: Greatest hits of the season that was From Erling Haaland’s bamboozling scoring prowess to Big Sam’s admirable self-confidence, there was plenty to dig into this seasonMon May 29 2023 - 07:00
It’s best to stay indoors during a downpour of sportTV View: Perhaps the greatest challenge was keeping an eye on Everton v Bournemouth, Leeds v Spurs and Limerick v Cork all at the same timeSun May 28 2023 - 20:31
Focus for Ireland squad members turns to World Cup as WSL season comes to an endGrace Moloney and Diane Caldwell suffer despair on final day as Reading are relegated after eight yearsSun May 28 2023 - 16:36
Mary Hannigan: Lessons in defeat will shape Katie Taylor’s response to homecoming lossWexford’s decline may bring Leinster championships to its knees; and racism rears its ugly head in Spanish football yet againFri May 26 2023 - 10:25
Aoife Mannion injury adds to Ireland manager Vera Pauw’s World Cup worriesMegan Campbell, Megan Connolly, Megan Walsh and Ruesha Littlejohn released by their WSL clubsThu May 25 2023 - 12:46
Mary Hannigan: Denis Leamy is focusing on the process ahead of Munster’s URC showdownGAA commit to prohibiting competitive elements in under-12 football, hurling and camogie; and Hannah Tyrell is determined to win an All-Ireland before retirementThu May 25 2023 - 10:25
Mary Hannigan: Kerry need to up their game ahead of Cork clash as Munster hurling targets record gates Young players will need to step up for Leinster; possible Crowley v Libbok showdown could be key in URC finalWed May 24 2023 - 10:48
Mary Hannigan: After triumphing in Killarney, consistency is the key for Mayo Overwhelming sense of underachievement hovers over Leinster; Rory McIlroy’s PGA Championship performance glossed over cracksTue May 23 2023 - 10:25
Mary Hannigan: For Leinster, a fifth star has never seemed so far away Repeated success becomes routine for Manchester City; and another humdinger between Limerick and Tipperary in ThurlesMon May 22 2023 - 10:18
All in the Game: Nigerian striker unimpressed with culture at ArsenalLeeds boss Big Sam has world of problems on his mindMon May 22 2023 - 08:00
Emily Whelan and Claire Walsh win Scottish Premier League title with Glasgow CitySquad Watch: Pauw will be encouraged by the return to action of Niamh Fahey and Leanne Kiernan for LiverpoolMon May 22 2023 - 05:00
Mary Hannigan: a splendid sporting Saturday turns out just wojous for Leinster and Katie TaylorLeinster left on the canvas by La Rochelle, while Chantelle Cameron comes over and beats Katie TaylorSun May 21 2023 - 11:59
Mary Hannigan: Look away Leinster fans, but La Rochelle are now even betterRumours of Limerick’s demise greatly exaggerated; The latest from the US PGA ChampionshipFri May 19 2023 - 10:09
Mary Hannigan: Katie mania in Dublin ahead of homecoming fightThe dispiriting Kildare camogie saga; Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry gear up for the US PGA ChampionshipThu May 18 2023 - 10:36
Manchester City’s lions stay on course for treble after mauling Real Madrid’s antelopes Despite their transgressions, they’re easy on the eye and were far too good for team of the centuryWed May 17 2023 - 22:22
Mary Hannigan: Leinster have one shot left, but the odds are against themGordon D’Arcy has some worries for Saturday’s game, while Darragh Ó Sé has zero sympathy for shoot-out losersWed May 17 2023 - 10:08
Mary Hannigan: A different story swirls around compelling Ulster final Reading Nicola Gallagher’s post was one of those moments that in life that just stops you in your tracks, writes Jim McGuinnessTue May 16 2023 - 10:18
Mary Hannigan: Sevens heaven in the season that keeps on givingDerry and Armagh provide ‘nerve-shredder’ Ulster final, Munster triumph over Leinster in ‘epic encounter’Mon May 15 2023 - 10:44
All in the Game: ‘It’s a Bhoy’ - Old Firm couple surprise radio host in ScotlandGood Sam, Bad Sam? Spurs fans served up a slice of slagging; Word of Mouth quotes of the weekMon May 15 2023 - 08:00
TV View: RTÉ get the balance right on a weekend that would leave you goggle-eyed Derry put Rory Gallagher controversy aside to win Ulster final in Clones, while Munster put on their red shoes and dance all over the BluesMon May 15 2023 - 06:00
Women’s soccer: Ireland squad members eye starting slots on day Australia’s Sam Kerr seals FA Cup win for Chelsea Manchester United defender Aoife Mannion gets close-up of likely opponent in Sydney World Cup this JulySun May 14 2023 - 19:50
Mary Hannigan: Joe Canning always knew that playing for Davy Fitzgerald would be differentA victory over Dublin would be one of Mickey Harte’s “greatest achievements”, according to the three-time All-Ireland winning managerFri May 12 2023 - 11:00
Mary Hannigan: New frontiers for gun fetishisation at Nebraska’s first AR-15 golf tournamentVirgin Media and RTÉ come to blows over GAAGO, and IRFU chiefs insist there are brighter days ahead for women’s rugbyThu May 11 2023 - 10:48
Thammy Nguyen named Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the MonthWeightlifter was the first Irish competitor to win a senior medal at the championships in Armenia last monthThu May 11 2023 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: GAAGO row rumbles on with politicians keen to score a point or twoDarragh Ó Sé reflects on the Clifford brothers’ dedication to Kerry football . . . Gordon D’Arcy looking forward to ‘fascinating’ URC semi-finalWed May 10 2023 - 11:33
No ChampionsLeagueGo? Giants collide at Bernabéu and we didn’t have to pay for the pleasureJust seeing Kevin De Bruyne and Luka Modric on the same pitch again left us spoiltTue May 09 2023 - 22:49
Scheduling abomination confines hurling championship classics to GAAGOThe Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports newsTue May 09 2023 - 11:05
In the throes of personal loss, Clifford brothers drive Kerry to victoryThe Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports newsMon May 08 2023 - 10:18
All in the Game: Big Sam states his claim to the top Luke Shaw holds his hands up after holding his hand up against BrightonMon May 08 2023 - 08:00
Vera Pauw boosted by return to action of Niamh Fahey and Leanne KiernanAmber Barrett’s woes continue in GermanySun May 07 2023 - 20:44
Return of Fahey and Kiernan adds to Pauw’s World Cup options The Republic of Ireland manager has some huge decisions to make in the coming weeksSun May 07 2023 - 20:41
TV View: Anarchy at Anfield as Jordan Henderson sings solo and Mo Salah reigns supremeSky’s Martin Tyler may have been following from afar as he tried to figure out which words to watchSun May 07 2023 - 19:56
Is Casement Park’s lifeline being threatened by anti-GAA pettiness?The Morning Sports Briefing: Keep ahead of the game as Mary Hannigan brings you all the main sports newsFri May 05 2023 - 10:44
It’s as simple as A, B, C for Dublin at Croke ParkWe also address the bewildering number of female players who have suffered ACL injuriesThu May 04 2023 - 10:51
