Nothing beats playing, but Johnny Sexton enjoying coaching with LionsDarragh Ó Sé thinks Donegal and Kerry look the strongest left; Shelbourne take on Linfield in Champions League qualifyingWed Jul 09 2025 - 10:42
Lions v Brumbies will be a ‘pinch-me-moment’ for Mack Hansen Lions safari rolls into Canberra; Cats facing long winter of introspection; O’Brien to threaten his own world record Tue Jul 08 2025 - 10:21
Croke Park scoreboards still in shock after blistering hurling semi-finalsLions unconvincing in Sydney; Ireland pull through in Tbilisi; Woad triumphs at Carton HouseMon Jul 07 2025 - 09:58
TV View: Hurling’s Bruce Springsteen sings Cork’s praises before Tipperary’s glory day Liam Sheedy’s jacket pays glowing tribute to everyoneSun Jul 06 2025 - 20:50
Andy Farrell welcomes his cub back into the Lions foldKilkenny slipping under the radar; Ireland in a land of opportunity; home hopefuls make slow start at Irish OpenFri Jul 04 2025 - 09:37
Finn Russell and Jamison Gibson Park impress in Lions victoryGer Brennan the favourite to take Dublin football job; Richie Power discusses the famous rivalry ahead of Kilkenny vs Tipperary hurling semi-finalThu Jul 03 2025 - 10:27
Ronan O’Gara delivers a man-of-the-match display on Lions duty years after hanging up his bootsLa Rochelle coach shook off the jetlag with a virtuoso performance in the TV analysis boxWed Jul 02 2025 - 18:17
Kerry play follow the leader to topple ArmaghGer Brennan waiting by the phone; Lions gear up for first Test; Leinster can’t shake La RochelleWed Jul 02 2025 - 09:13
Teams learn not to poke the Kerry bearTwo-pointers not the difference maker it was thought as; the Wimbledon star with an Irish fatherTue Jul 01 2025 - 10:03
Meath the dragon-slayers as four left to vie for SamLions get to winning; Ireland stumble against the US; Aidan O’Brien takes unprecedented hat-trickMon Jun 30 2025 - 10:10
USA v Ireland: Carla Ward left with limited options for tough second friendly Ireland without Denise O’Sullivan and Megan Campbell for Cincinnati clash after 4-0 defeat in DenverFri Jun 27 2025 - 19:00
Martin O’Neill led chorus of doubters ahead of Brentford’s surprise appointment of Keith AndrewsFormer Ireland manager made some spiky remarks about the DublinerFri Jun 27 2025 - 13:29
Lions team has a ‘distinctly emerald tinge’Like Bob Dylan, Wimbledon is going electric; Mayo criticised for McStay treatmentFri Jun 27 2025 - 09:51
Ireland outclassed in Denver as miserable record against United States continuesUtterly dominant display by an experimental States side as Rose Lavelle starsFri Jun 27 2025 - 09:10
Ireland boss Carla Ward faces into the unknown in bid for historic victory against United StatesWorld’s top-ranked nation will be much-changed for first of two friendliesThu Jun 26 2025 - 06:00
Donegal a victim of ‘rushed’ championship, writes Darragh Ó SéRonan O’Gara parks interest in international jobs; Keith Andrews set to become new Brentford managerWed Jun 25 2025 - 10:12
Hayley Nolan hoping for a change in luck after Ireland recallCrystal Palace defender hopes to add to her three caps against the United States this weekWed Jun 25 2025 - 06:00
Tyrone’s high hopes, Donegal’s high dudgeonDublin deliver ‘greatest shock in 50 years’; Lions bring the buzz off the field if not on itTue Jun 24 2025 - 10:19
Ellen Molloy keen to make the most of opportunity after Ireland recall for United States trip21-year-old has recovered her love for the game following a difficult few yearsMon Jun 23 2025 - 14:00
Dublin hurlers leave us lost for wordsFootball championship reaches last eight; Lions off in a huff; Duffer says goodbyeMon Jun 23 2025 - 09:34
Played 15, conceded 51, scored one: Carla Ward looking to change Ireland’s history against USSquad preparing for first of two friendlies against the StatesMon Jun 23 2025 - 06:00
TV View: Dublin deliver shock of the season to leave us all bewilderedGalway can’t stand the heat; Argentina catch the Lions by surpriseMon Jun 23 2025 - 06:00
A bolt from the blue for Shelbourne and League of Ireland as Duff leaves postDuffer will leave a hell of a hole in the league of which he helped raise profileSun Jun 22 2025 - 18:16
Lions try out unlikely midfield combination against ArgentinaBig weekend for Galway GAA; Rory McIlroy has a strong start on the PGA TourFri Jun 20 2025 - 09:24
Lions not at full strength with Leinster players unavailableDonegal’s Shane O’Donnell discusses their knockout tie with Louth; Leona Maguire in Texas for Women’s PGA ChampionshipThu Jun 19 2025 - 10:08
Club World Cup: Broadcasters try their best to big up Fifa’s most unloved tournamentCompetition has attracted as much interest as drying paint might doThu Jun 19 2025 - 08:00
Kerry can’t make injury excuses after Meath defeat, says Darragh Ó SéLeinster’s season of highs and lows should leave plenty of learnings; 600,000 people queue online for NFL game in Croke ParkWed Jun 18 2025 - 11:56
Johnny Sexton on the lure of the LionsArmagh and Donegal lead the way in power rankings; Gerry Thornley on Leinster’s success storyTue Jun 17 2025 - 10:33
Leinster play the South African way to claim URC titleMayo exit stage left; Jim McGuinness gives out; Sophie O’Sullivan take 1,500m titleMon Jun 16 2025 - 10:03
TV View: Football is outshining hurling - it’s just a shame so much of the thrilling fare isn’t on tellyDonegal v Mayo set the pulses racing and led to Tomás Ó Sé waxing lyrical about the big-ball codeSun Jun 15 2025 - 21:18
Katie McCabe named Sportswoman of the Month for MayMcCabe played more minutes – 1,296 to be exact – than any player in the history of the Champions LeagueSat Jun 14 2025 - 06:00
Bulls bring their mindgames to bear on LeinsterJoe Canning on the psychology of freetakers; Philip Reid on McIlroy and Lowry’s rocky start at US OpenFri Jun 13 2025 - 10:49
Group of Death looms in football championship Enough permutations to give you a headache; Bulls likely to employ raw powerThu Jun 12 2025 - 11:06
Katie McCabe left out of Irish squad for United States friendliesHayley Nolan and Ellen Molloy are both recalled but Ireland captain rested for matches later this month Wed Jun 11 2025 - 12:58
No birthday surprise for Hallgrímsson against LuxembourgLimerick down but not out; Leinster’s siege mentality; McIlroy goes againWed Jun 11 2025 - 09:32
RTÉ lads do well not to nod off after dour Ireland game in LuxembourgBroadcaster could not even find anyone to turn up for studio duty as Ireland’s season is finally overTue Jun 10 2025 - 22:21
Ireland get together in Luxembourg for one last jobConor McManus on penalty shoot-outs; Gordon Manning on hurling’s referee conundrumTue Jun 10 2025 - 10:17
Leinster pales in comparison to spectacular Munster deciderAlcaraz tastes Roland-Garros glory; Leinster get over semi-final hurdle; Aidan O’Brien extends his recordMon Jun 09 2025 - 09:33
TV View: Cork freed from desire as they put an end to Limerick’s Munster reignPalpitation-inducing Munster hurling final made the Leinster and URC shindigs - and England v Andorra - look like they were flatlining Sun Jun 08 2025 - 20:31
Ireland 1 Senegal 1: Player ratings as a new star shines and Kelleher shows his brillianceKasey McAteer the pick of the bunch, with Caoimhín Kelleher showing brilliance in goal and Matt Doherty proving he’s not done yet Fri Jun 06 2025 - 22:09
Ireland to face Belgium in October playoffs for spot in Nations League APromotion to League A guarantees at least a 2027 World Cup qualifying playoffFri Jun 06 2025 - 12:49
Can Cork and Galway pass their repeat exams? Excellent day at the office for Lowry; Derby not the best any moreFri Jun 06 2025 - 10:57
John Kiely and Limerick eye seventh successive Munster crownPaul O’Connell adds plenty of new faces to Ireland squad; Rory McIlroy breaks silence after US PGA ChampionshipThu Jun 05 2025 - 10:21
Ireland finish behind Slovenia despite victory in CorkLancaster a shrewd appointment for Connacht; GAA championship hinges on “decision-makers” like Clifford writes Darragh Ó SéWed Jun 04 2025 - 10:13
Jason Knight glad to seize any Ireland opportunity despite long seasonMidfielder had impressive year at Bristol City as he was named club’s player of the yearWed Jun 04 2025 - 06:00
Sharks’ theatrics bring rugby into disreputeMayo roll back the years; Ireland look for a big win; Kelleher’s bags are by the doorTue Jun 03 2025 - 09:40
Ireland in need of a goal glut against Slovenia to top Nations League groupCarla Ward’s team face huge task against team they lost 4-0 against in reverse fixtureMon Jun 02 2025 - 06:00
TV View: Be it the Champions League or URC, some days it really is like using Ferraris to spread silageMetaphor was applied liberally by critics bemoaning very different turns of fortunes in Dublin and MunichSun Jun 01 2025 - 20:16
How rugby could take a leaf out of NFL’s book regarding off-seasonThe dreaded Achilles injury and how to deal with it; Ireland take on Turkey in Nations LeagueFri May 30 2025 - 10:31
Ireland cannot afford Istanbul slip-up if they are to keep automatic promotion hopes aliveSole concern of Carla Ward will be ensuring Ireland still have chance of topping Nations League group on TuesdayFri May 30 2025 - 06:00
