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Lions, loins and clowns: The best quotes from the tour down under

Lions, loins and clowns: The best quotes from the tour down under

Mary Hannigan with a selection of sound bites from the drawn Test series

Tue Jul 11 2017 - 12:04
It was wetter than an otter’s pocket, but Jon Rahm kept his head at Portstewart

It was wetter than an otter’s pocket, but Jon Rahm kept his head at Portstewart

TV View: For even more drama than the Irish Open you needed to be in Thurles

Sun Jul 09 2017 - 22:06
Much at stake as Ireland women’s hockey team enters semi-finals

Much at stake as Ireland women’s hockey team enters semi-finals

Triumph over Japan in Johannesburg would keep their World Cup 2018 dream alive

Thu Jul 06 2017 - 05:30
God help us all if the Lions actually win next Saturday

God help us all if the Lions actually win next Saturday

‘Immortality. Is. Beckoning,’ Graham Simmons informed a bemused Seán O’Brien

Sun Jul 02 2017 - 21:00
TV View: Sky falls in on Sonny Bill and the All Blacks

TV View: Sky falls in on Sonny Bill and the All Blacks

‘Some of us wondered when there are so many men on a rugby pitch, would one be missed?’

Sat Jul 01 2017 - 12:15
TV View: Final whistle was an act of mercy for Westmeath

TV View: Final whistle was an act of mercy for Westmeath

If Lewis Hamilton had been wired to a heart monitor it would have exploded

Sun Jun 25 2017 - 21:57
Lions facing the greatest challenge in world sport? Try telling Westmeath

Lions facing the greatest challenge in world sport? Try telling Westmeath

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

Sat Jun 24 2017 - 13:35
TV View: very heated discussion from the commentary box

TV View: very heated discussion from the commentary box

No beginner's luck here: Gooch somewhat off the mark with his prediction for Tyrone

Sun Jun 18 2017 - 22:00
Hands on deck as Roseann McGlinchey closes in on dream

Hands on deck as Roseann McGlinchey closes in on dream

Donegal woman ready to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 06:00
Leona Maguire wins Sportswoman of the Month award

Leona Maguire wins Sportswoman of the Month award

Cavan woman claims several awards in USA after another outstanding season at Duke

Thu Jun 15 2017 - 01:00
TV View: Waiting 86 minutes for Ireland to turn up

TV View: Waiting 86 minutes for Ireland to turn up

We were expecting an absent Austria, but Ireland were very nearly not there at all

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 21:58
Depleted squad proving a real problem for Austria boss  Koller

Depleted squad proving a real problem for Austria boss Koller

Six players who faced Ireland in Vienna last November are unavailable this time

Sun Jun 11 2017 - 07:00
TV View: A good night  for Jackpot, Chizzy and Real Madrid

TV View: A good night for Jackpot, Chizzy and Real Madrid

Juve doomed because they can’t compete with the monied clubs?

Sun Jun 04 2017 - 16:21
Uruguay still pack a formidable punch

Uruguay still pack a formidable punch

Oscar Tabarez’s side have slipped up of late but the squad still boasts world-class talent

Sun Jun 04 2017 - 10:30
Margaret Court overshadowing playing legacy with comments

Margaret Court overshadowing playing legacy with comments

The 74-year-old said homosexual tendencies the work of the devil among other things

Wed May 31 2017 - 19:48
James McClean likely to captain Ireland for Mexico friendly

James McClean likely to captain Ireland for Mexico friendly

Martin O’Neill praises eager winger’s attitude after request to travel with side to US

Tue May 30 2017 - 01:00
TV View: Skibbereen row their way past most of Europe

TV View: Skibbereen row their way past most of Europe

Denise Walsh thanks her lucky socks as highly promiscuous Galileo sees fruits of his labour

Sun May 28 2017 - 18:01
TV View: Victory a brief respite from a gut-wrenching time

TV View: Victory a brief respite from a gut-wrenching time

Presenters and commentators handled emotional night in Sweden very well

Wed May 24 2017 - 22:49
All in the Game: Luiz certainly not watching the pennies

All in the Game: Luiz certainly not watching the pennies

Meanwhile, Schalke chip in with new initiative, quotes of the week, numbers and more

Mon May 22 2017 - 11:38
Studio left speechless as Cork and Tipp serve up a cracker

Studio left speechless as Cork and Tipp serve up a cracker

Joe Brolly like a mosquito buzzing in your ear as championship gets up and running

Sun May 21 2017 - 22:00
Megan Campbell on cup final inclusion: ‘My heart nearly burst’

Megan Campbell on cup final inclusion: ‘My heart nearly burst’

Strong form won Irish defender a place in Manchester City’s line-up at Wembley

Thu May 18 2017 - 07:00
All in the Game: Stephen Kenny muses on Kim-Jong-un

All in the Game: Stephen Kenny muses on Kim-Jong-un

Meanwhile, Ezequiel Lavezzi insults a nation, Mourinho changes his tune and more

Mon May 15 2017 - 12:00
TV View: Megan Campbell could teach the Glazers a thing or two

TV View: Megan Campbell could teach the Glazers a thing or two

Drogheda native helped Manchester City win the FA Cup while United aren’t interested

Sun May 14 2017 - 20:30
Jessica Harrington and Chloe Magee share Sportswoman of the Month award

Jessica Harrington and Chloe Magee share Sportswoman of the Month award

Trainer claimed Cheltenham Gold Cup and Irish Grand National while Magee made Irish badminton history

Wed May 10 2017 - 16:38
Fantasy Golf: Dustin Johnson’s runners-up spot a fine return

Fantasy Golf: Dustin Johnson’s runners-up spot a fine return

Competition leaders can’t be separated after the efforts of their captain fantastic

Tue May 09 2017 - 18:44
‘Fields of Athenry’ stumps them at Home of Cricket

‘Fields of Athenry’ stumps them at Home of Cricket

TV VIEW: Cricketers leave Sky with hours to fill while Premier League yawns on

Sun May 07 2017 - 20:50
Rosa Kelly proud to play for club that’s heartbeat of Ardara

Rosa Kelly proud to play for club that’s heartbeat of Ardara

‘In the early days there would have been some double-takes alright’

Thu May 04 2017 - 05:01
TV View: Joshua and Klitschko show boxers are a different breed

TV View: Joshua and Klitschko show boxers are a different breed

Hard not to admire courage of both fighters after an absorbing encounter at Wembley

Sun Apr 30 2017 - 22:00
Monkstown geared up for semi-finals against Harlequins

Monkstown geared up for semi-finals against Harlequins

Loreto seek to cause upset in other Champions Trophy semi-final as they take on UCD

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 18:13
Hectic hockey life just fine for UCD captain Deirdre Duke

Hectic hockey life just fine for UCD captain Deirdre Duke

Club remain on course for a treble while she faces a busy summer schedule with Ireland

Thu Apr 27 2017 - 07:00
TV View: Mistime your kettle runs and you could miss all of the action

TV View: Mistime your kettle runs and you could miss all of the action

Celtic v Rangers v Tipperary v Galway v Clermont v Leinster v Arsenal wasn't easy

Mon Apr 24 2017 - 00:00
Trinity College defeat Old Alexandra to secure promotion

Trinity College defeat Old Alexandra to secure promotion

Ellie Noone scores twice in final match of play-offs to clinch Hockey League place

Sun Apr 23 2017 - 18:51
Women’s Hockey: Ireland suffer second defeat to Germany

Women’s Hockey: Ireland suffer second defeat to Germany

Germany recover from conceding early goal to Emily Beatty to win 3-1

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:41
Aoife Cassidy wins Sportswoman of  Month award

Aoife Cassidy wins Sportswoman of Month award

Captain played a huge role in Slaughtneil’s march to All-Ireland camogie club title

Thu Apr 20 2017 - 16:40
Sergio Garcia’s breakthrough tees up fantasy managers

Sergio Garcia’s breakthrough tees up fantasy managers

Spaniard’s Augusta triumph sets pace for week one of Irish Times Allianz Fantasy Golf

Tue Apr 11 2017 - 17:29
TV View: Crotchety commentators make us chuckle

TV View: Crotchety commentators make us chuckle

From Peter Alliss to Pádraig Harrington plain-speaking wins even if we don’t understand

Mon Apr 10 2017 - 07:36
UCD beat Hermes-Monkstown to clinch Hockey League

UCD beat Hermes-Monkstown to clinch Hockey League

Lena Tice double retains title for student side and ends Hermes’s unbeaten streak

Sun Apr 09 2017 - 16:18
Hermes-Monkstown and UCD vie for Hockey League title

Hermes-Monkstown and UCD vie for Hockey League title

Hermes need a draw to clinch title but cup winners require a victory to seal the double

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 17:30
Another major own goal for the  FAI

Another major own goal for the FAI

Mary Hannigan: Strong stance of Republic’s women’s team exposes association’s failure

Thu Apr 06 2017 - 01:00
All in the Game: Now you can smell like Zlatan too

All in the Game: Now you can smell like Zlatan too

Quotes of the week, tatoo of the week, Javier Masherano’s torn anus and much more

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 10:30
TV View: An unexploded bomb is no big deal for winners

TV View: An unexploded bomb is no big deal for winners

That’s the mindset of a winner, even when the Boat Race isn’t much of a contest

Mon Apr 03 2017 - 01:00
Hockey: Cork Harlequins’ Kohler and Bateman hope for fairytale  final

Hockey: Cork Harlequins’ Kohler and Bateman hope for fairytale final

UCD are warm favourites to claim their fourth Irish Senior Cup since 2009

Thu Mar 30 2017 - 16:57
Women’s sport worthy of being served up on own menu

Women’s sport worthy of being served up on own menu

Promoting games as ‘curtain-raisers’ to men’s matches is plainly not fit for purpose

Wed Mar 29 2017 - 18:05
TV View: A grand evening but Ireland defeat only stretches patience

TV View: A grand evening but Ireland defeat only stretches patience

Don’t expect a flurry of December deliveries after Iceland edge a dour Aviva friendly

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 22:30
Iceland have ‘bit of a hangover’ but still hungry for success

Iceland have ‘bit of a hangover’ but still hungry for success

Exploits of Iceland at Euro 2016 blamed for more injuries this season than ever before

Tue Mar 28 2017 - 06:30
Sky’s the limit with hyperbole over Katie Taylor bout

Sky’s the limit with hyperbole over Katie Taylor bout

Our woman won it in style that didn’t need gilding of the lily from commentators

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 21:01
Loreto complete Champions Trophy line-up

Loreto complete Champions Trophy line-up

Comfortable victory over Ulster Elks sees latter relegated

Sun Mar 26 2017 - 17:21
TV View: Aggression on the pitch and in the studio

TV View: Aggression on the pitch and in the studio

Eamon was upbeat about McCarthy’s absence but still reckoned we’d get a battering

Fri Mar 24 2017 - 22:29
Loreto on verge of Champions Trophy qualification

Loreto on verge of Champions Trophy qualification

Rollercoaster campaign could end on a high note if they defeat struggling Ulster Elks

Thu Mar 23 2017 - 21:50
Kevin Doyle coming from a heatwave to slay a dragon

Kevin Doyle coming from a heatwave to slay a dragon

Colorado Rapids striker is still keen to contribute to the Republic of Ireland cause

Wed Mar 22 2017 - 05:30
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