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Sportswoman of the Year 2017: The contenders

Sportswoman of the Year 2017: The contenders

Monthly winners to receive awards on Friday and overall winner to be announced

Thu Dec 14 2017 - 05:00
Jose Mourinho looks back in anger while Noel Gallagher just rolls with it

Jose Mourinho looks back in anger while Noel Gallagher just rolls with it

TV View: Some might say United are not quite electric but Manchester City refuse to slide away

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 21:37
Women’s Hockey: UCD and Cork Harlequins continue to set pace

Women’s Hockey: UCD and Cork Harlequins continue to set pace

Abbie Russell goal enough to give students victory over Ards at Belfield

Sun Dec 10 2017 - 17:58
TV View: Packie and Dave pip Pádraig down the last

TV View: Packie and Dave pip Pádraig down the last

Ireland’s greatest sporting moment is revealed - surprisingly, not everyone agrees

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 07:13
Irish hockey’s Ayeisha McFerran awarded highest honour in US college sport

Irish hockey’s Ayeisha McFerran awarded highest honour in US college sport

In-form 21-year-old goalkeeper from Larne earns honour for the second year running

Fri Dec 08 2017 - 06:00
Katie McCabe wins Sportswoman Award for November

Katie McCabe wins Sportswoman Award for November

Irish captain named The Irish Times/Sport Ireland Sportswoman of the Month

Wed Dec 06 2017 - 18:03
Russia pulled ‘the easiest group in modern World Cup history’

Russia pulled ‘the easiest group in modern World Cup history’

All in the Game: Ray Wilkins not so coy about Rangers job, quotes of the week and more

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 10:51
Nutella, psychobabble and a great week for women’s sport

Nutella, psychobabble and a great week for women’s sport

TV View: The women’s club final shredded emotions, while Blues Sisters was revealing

Mon Dec 04 2017 - 06:00
Rain in Spain never ending for crest-fallen Ireland

Rain in Spain never ending for crest-fallen Ireland

Spanish five ahead before Caarroll and Torrans strike for late consolation scores

Sun Dec 03 2017 - 17:47
Women’s hockey: Ireland set to face Spain and Belgium again

Women’s hockey: Ireland set to face Spain and Belgium again

Graham Shaw’s young team picking up valuable experience against top-class opposition

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 17:38
Cora Staunton's one last mission before heading Down Under

Cora Staunton's one last mission before heading Down Under

All-Ireland club title with Carnacon would send her to Greater Western Sydney Giants smiling

Thu Nov 30 2017 - 06:00
All in the Game: Tony Yeboah’s death greatly exaggerated

All in the Game: Tony Yeboah’s death greatly exaggerated

Meanwhile, some harsh Celtic player ratings and the ‘action’ of a partner’s waters breaking

Mon Nov 27 2017 - 15:58
‘You dirty communist’ – RTÉ's sport of diplomatic incidents

‘You dirty communist’ – RTÉ's sport of diplomatic incidents

TV Week: ‘Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moment’ is dangerously candid. It’s TV gold

Sun Nov 26 2017 - 21:28
Big guns expected to advance in Irish Senior Cup

Big guns expected to advance in Irish Senior Cup

Holders UCD at home to Ards while runners-up Cork Harlequins host Ballymoney

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 17:17
Tyler Toland taking international football in her stride at just 16

Tyler Toland taking international football in her stride at just 16

Under-16 International Player of the Year in 2016 is busy scaling footballing peaks

Thu Nov 23 2017 - 06:00
All in the Game: Atomic Lustig and no respite for Wenger

All in the Game: Atomic Lustig and no respite for Wenger

Mary Hannigan’s weekly round-up of the weird and wonderful world of football

Mon Nov 20 2017 - 08:00
We need another ‘Cyrus Crispy’ moment after week of sporting gloom

We need another ‘Cyrus Crispy’ moment after week of sporting gloom

Danes beat us, bid to host RWC proved unsuccessful and no joy in international rules series

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 21:56
UCD remain top after ending Railway Union’s unbeaten run

UCD remain top after ending Railway Union’s unbeaten run

Cork Harlequins keep pressure on the student side following easy win over Pembroke

Sun Nov 19 2017 - 18:28
Shaw selects youthful squad for Ireland’s trip to Spain

Shaw selects youthful squad for Ireland’s trip to Spain

Six of under-21 panel called up last month retained for games against Spain and Belgium

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 17:45
Jenny Egan has no shortage of motivation ahead of winter

Jenny Egan has no shortage of motivation ahead of winter

After her best ever year, Irish canoeist feels at age 30 she has yet to reach her full potential

Thu Nov 16 2017 - 06:00
TV View: Will O’Neill and O’Donoghue ever see eye to eye?

TV View: Will O’Neill and O’Donoghue ever see eye to eye?

The RTÉ panel’s pre-match optimism was well and truly dashed as the Danes ran riot

Tue Nov 14 2017 - 23:00
UCD and Ards both take maximum points from double-header

UCD and Ards both take maximum points from double-header

The students are currently top of the league table while Ards move up to fourth place

Sun Nov 12 2017 - 20:50
TV View: Time to go for the ‘three points’ back at the Aviva

TV View: Time to go for the ‘three points’ back at the Aviva

Long, straight and hopeful v long, diagonal and hopeful makes for a long night

Sat Nov 11 2017 - 23:30
Best of the 80s: Sonia O’Sullivan placed between two cranky men

Best of the 80s: Sonia O’Sullivan placed between two cranky men

Ireland’s Greatest Sporting Moment: Eamon Dunphy and Joe Brolly discussed 1980s

Fri Nov 10 2017 - 08:47
Meeting of UCD and Pegasus the pick of busy Hockey League weekend

Meeting of UCD and Pegasus the pick of busy Hockey League weekend

Cork Harlequins play Monkstown before heading north to take on Belfast Harlequins

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 18:40
Irish Times/Sport Ireland sportswoman award for October: Katie Taylor

Irish Times/Sport Ireland sportswoman award for October: Katie Taylor

Boxer’s latest achievement a world professional title after win over Argentina’s Anahi Sanchez

Thu Nov 09 2017 - 01:00
Darren Randolph on facing the son of a childhood hero

Darren Randolph on facing the son of a childhood hero

Ireland keeper says Kasper Schmeichel has done well to move out of his father’s shadow

Wed Nov 08 2017 - 06:00
Shane Duffy on going from the doldrums to brink of a World Cup

Shane Duffy on going from the doldrums to brink of a World Cup

Huge turnaround in Derryman’s fortunes since joining Chris Hughton at Brighton

Tue Nov 07 2017 - 06:00
TV View: Tree-hugging Harrington, sexy fingers Lowry

TV View: Tree-hugging Harrington, sexy fingers Lowry

Offalyman’s ‘seeeeeriously sexy’ fingers not enough to hand him a victory

Mon Nov 06 2017 - 06:00
Pegasus and Cork Harlequins go top as UCD are held

Pegasus and Cork Harlequins go top as UCD are held

Ards suffer their first defeat of the season at the hands of Belfast Harlequins

Sun Nov 05 2017 - 20:46
UCD looking to hold on to top spot in Hockey League

UCD looking to hold on to top spot in Hockey League

In-form student side faces Pembroke Wanderers as Cork Harlequins take on Trinity

Fri Nov 03 2017 - 01:00
Graeme Souness: I think all my best years are ahead of me. How lucky am I?

Graeme Souness: I think all my best years are ahead of me. How lucky am I?

Soccer icon rules out a return to management and reveals his biggest mistake

Sat Oct 28 2017 - 07:00
Martin O’Neill picks up our glass half full and throws it in our faces

Martin O’Neill picks up our glass half full and throws it in our faces

Probably wise: the last time the Danes were this underestimated, they did quite well

Mon Oct 23 2017 - 06:00
Jessica McMaster rescues draw for Ireland against Scotland

Jessica McMaster rescues draw for Ireland against Scotland

Loreto teenagers make debut as Ireland begin build-up to next summer’s World Cup in London

Sun Oct 22 2017 - 20:12
Young players get chance of a place in Ireland’s World Cup squad

Young players get chance of a place in Ireland’s World Cup squad

Sunday’s match against Scotland will be proving ground for several under-21 players

Thu Oct 19 2017 - 22:16
TV View: Foley's loss shows 'Munster Family' to be something very genuine

TV View: Foley's loss shows 'Munster Family' to be something very genuine

Moving documentary was not afraid to tackle dark days Foley suffered as coach

Mon Oct 16 2017 - 22:35
TV View: Brutal, searing honesty from Philly McMahon

TV View: Brutal, searing honesty from Philly McMahon

The Dublin footballer opened his heart on the Late Late Show ahead of book release

Sun Oct 15 2017 - 22:30
Ireland women book World Cup slot after Australia win 23-0

Ireland women book World Cup slot after Australia win 23-0

Ireland women qualify for first major international tournament since 2002 as PNG are trounced

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 14:50
Rena Buckley and Sinead Aherne joint winners of sportswoman award

Rena Buckley and Sinead Aherne joint winners of sportswoman award

All-Ireland captains share ‘The Irish Times’/Sport Ireland award for September

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 06:00
Irish hockey star Anna O’Flanagan enjoying Dutch adventure

Irish hockey star Anna O’Flanagan enjoying Dutch adventure

Goalscorer getting up to speed with Bloemendaal after putting legal career on hold

Thu Oct 12 2017 - 06:00
TV View: James McClean proves the messiah of Irish World Cup hopes

TV View: James McClean proves the messiah of Irish World Cup hopes

Jubilation once again as Martin O’Neill’s men put in another brilliant away shift

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 22:35
UCD bounce back with big win – but Monkstown lose again

UCD bounce back with big win – but Monkstown lose again

Trinity mark their first home Hockey League game with a 2-1 win over Pembroke

Mon Oct 09 2017 - 01:00
TV View: Roman Bezjak joins pantheon of Irish sporting heroes

TV View: Roman Bezjak joins pantheon of Irish sporting heroes

Slovenian slots in with Sonia O’Sullivan, Paul McGrath et al after brace against Scotland

Sun Oct 08 2017 - 21:17
TV View: Where there are permutations there is always hope

TV View: Where there are permutations there is always hope

Moldova prove to be a Duff outfit despite Damien’s long hours on YouTube

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 23:00
Hockey: Graham Shaw calls up eight U-21s for Scotland series

Hockey: Graham Shaw calls up eight U-21s for Scotland series

Coach challenging young guns to stake their case for a place in possible World Cup panel

Fri Oct 06 2017 - 01:00
Post-victory orders put Paul Dunne’s patience to the test

Post-victory orders put Paul Dunne’s patience to the test

Irish golfer hardly collected trophy before he was asked to recreate winning chip

Sun Oct 01 2017 - 20:51
Cork Harlequins inflict a rare defeat on UCD

Cork Harlequins inflict a rare defeat on UCD

Defending champions beaten on the first day of the Hockey League season

Sun Oct 01 2017 - 11:38
UCD host a strengthened Cork Harlequins in Hockey League opener

UCD host a strengthened Cork Harlequins in Hockey League opener

Monkstown down three international players as they face Belfast Harlequins away

Fri Sept 29 2017 - 01:00
Hope Solo not giving up on her football dreams just yet

Hope Solo not giving up on her football dreams just yet

Outspoken USA goalkeeper intends to return to action in pursuit of yet more honours

Thu Sept 28 2017 - 06:00
Mary Hannigan: Future of women’s Gaelic football is bright

Mary Hannigan: Future of women’s Gaelic football is bright

Phenomenal attendance of 46,286 marks a massive breakthrough for women’s game

Sun Sept 24 2017 - 23:02
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