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The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Schmidt’s soldiers ready for Six Nations opener, Tiger’s still stuck in the Woods, Tommy Walsh gets ready for Kerry return and Cup of Nations semi marred by crowd trouble

Fri Feb 06 2015 - 08:54
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Keatley and Murphy set for Six Nations starts, Rory McIlroy free to concentrate on his golf, Liverpool come from behind to beat Bolton and Irish boxers see Rio on the horizon

Thu Feb 05 2015 - 08:31
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Strong Wolfhounds welcome Saxons to Musgrave Park, McIlroy makes a strong start in Dubai, Costa to appeal violent conduct charge and Kerry field weakened side for Mayo

Fri Jan 30 2015 - 11:20
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Joe Schmidt speaks at Six Nations launch, Spurs march on to Wembley, Gavin Duffy available after eligibility confusion and Serena to play Sharapova in Australia final

Thu Jan 29 2015 - 08:39
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Chelsea knock out Liverpool to reach Wembley, Madigan to play at outhalf for the Wolfhounds, St Michael’s survive a major scare and Wawrinka reaches semis in Australia

Wed Jan 28 2015 - 10:31
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Irish race-walkers get surprise medal boost, McCarthy the video man leaves FAI post after 15 years, Healy could make an appearance for the Wolfhounds and Mulcahy welcomes the WGPA

Wed Jan 21 2015 - 08:38
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Leinster face a choice between Healy and O’Brien, Everton’s Rocky season continues, McGregor gets Vegas title shot and Tony McCoy says Jezki can spoil Hurricane Fly’s perfect ten

Tue Jan 20 2015 - 08:30
New England Patriots cruise past Indianapolis to reach Super Bowl

New England Patriots cruise past Indianapolis to reach Super Bowl

Tom Brady inspires the second biggest win in AFC Championship history to set up eighth appearance

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 09:14
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Leinster fly the flag in humbling European weekend, Arsenal show some rare steel, Roscommon finally beat Mayo and Conor McGregor makes light work of Siver in Boston

Mon Jan 19 2015 - 08:37
Jamie Heaslip back to captain Leinster for Castres

Jamie Heaslip back to captain Leinster for Castres

Matt O’Connor gives Marty Moore and Luke Fitzgerals first european starts this season

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 13:38
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Heaslip returns for visit of Castres, Murray missing for Munster’s must-win, Central Council consider proposals to condense season and Rory gets 2015 off to a solid start

Fri Jan 16 2015 - 08:27
Liam Miller to return home to Cork City

Liam Miller to return home to Cork City

Former Manchester United and Ireland international midfielder at Leeside for 2015 season

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 14:22
James McGee knocked out of Australian Open qualifying

James McGee knocked out of Australian Open qualifying

Castleknock man loses 6-3 6-4 to Australian Dane Propoggia at Melbourne Park

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 11:33
UCD in line for shock Europa League slot

UCD in line for shock Europa League slot

The Students are in line to take a potential berth with Ireland topping Fair Play league

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 11:16
Rory Kavanagh announces inter-county retirement

Rory Kavanagh announces inter-county retirement

First member of Donegal’s 2012 All-Ireland winning side to call it a day

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 10:39
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Paul O’Connell admits Munster are up against it, Connacht face Exeter without Aki, Shane Long sends Saints through in the cup and Farrell says GPA face serious funding challenges

Thu Jan 15 2015 - 08:12
Catherine Noone backtracks on UFC comments

Catherine Noone backtracks on UFC comments

Fine Gael senator had called for the ‘vile so-called sport’ to be banned from Ireland

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 14:54
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

West Ham and Everton prove the Cup’s still magic, Munster need to bring up the century, O’Shea calls for GAA concussion reform and 2015’s first Sportswoman of the Month

Wed Jan 14 2015 - 09:18
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Stephanie Roche is robbed by Rodriguez, Messi could be heading for Manchester, Leinster consider McGrath appeal and Rory cuts down on number of tournaments

Tue Jan 13 2015 - 08:24
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Roche awaits result in Zurich, Healy edges closer to January return, Alexis Sanchez sinks Stoke City and experimental Dublin win again

Mon Jan 12 2015 - 08:36
Jared Payne returns to Ulster squad for Italy trip

Jared Payne returns to Ulster squad for Italy trip

Centre Stuart McCloskey signs first senior contract with province

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 18:26
Leinster make 11 changes for Cardiff Blues game

Leinster make 11 changes for Cardiff Blues game

Matt O’Connor welcomes Rob Kearney back into the fold but Ian Madigan starts on bench

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 13:23
Keith Earls returns for Munster’s trip to Zebre

Keith Earls returns for Munster’s trip to Zebre

Anthony Foley names Ireland back on the bench after he recovers from knee injury

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 13:22
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Edinburgh clash could define Connacht’s season, Jim’s pleased with his juniors, Ireland gazumped by the mighty Gabon and the Big Easy gets off to a flyer

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 08:25
Ireland leapfrogged by Gabon in Fifa world rankings

Ireland leapfrogged by Gabon in Fifa world rankings

Martin O’Neill’s side sandwiched between Burkina Faso and Bulgaria in 65th spot

Fri Jan 09 2015 - 01:00
Ireland leapfrogged by Gabon in Fifa world rankings

Ireland leapfrogged by Gabon in Fifa world rankings

Martin O’Neill’s side now sit in 65th spot between Burkina Faso and Bulgaria

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 11:42
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

JJ Hanrahan swaps Munster for Saints, the future of sport is in very safe hands, experimental Dublin win again and searching for a new deal in Oslo

Thu Jan 08 2015 - 08:22
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Sexton to return in time for France, Galway boss questions Hurling proposals, Bony Manchester bound and Ireland a third world sporting nation

Wed Jan 07 2015 - 08:19
Kevin Long offered new deal by Burnley

Kevin Long offered new deal by Burnley

Defender injured cruciate knee ligament on Premier League debut against Newcastle

Tue Jan 06 2015 - 11:06
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Healy’s magic healing powers, Gerrard guides Liverpool past Wimbledon, Quigley returns to boost Laois and Ireland announce Cricket World Cup squad

Tue Jan 06 2015 - 08:10
Leinster prop Jack McGrath cited for stamp

Leinster prop Jack McGrath cited for stamp

Appears to have stamped on Ulster captain Rory Best three times during Pro 12 victory

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 11:35
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Premier League big boys progress in cup, Dublin start with a win, Madigan is magic, and managing in the Ebola crisis

Mon Jan 05 2015 - 08:22
Pat Lam gets ready for physical Munster challenge

Pat Lam gets ready for physical Munster challenge

Connacht boss welcomes back Robbie Henshaw, Kieran Marmion and Rodney Ah You

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 13:57
International trio return for Anthony Foley’s Munster

International trio return for Anthony Foley’s Munster

Paul O’Connell, Simon Zebo and captain Peter O’Mahony back for Connacht clash

Wed Dec 31 2014 - 12:43
Kevin McLaughlin faces lengthy lay-off after surgery

Kevin McLaughlin faces lengthy lay-off after surgery

Flanker will be out for three months to recover from shoulder injury sustained against Connacht

Tue Dec 30 2014 - 19:51
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

United draw a blank at White Hart Lane, Mourinho cries conspiracy, Walsh gets set to let Hurricane Fly and Leinster lick their wounds

Mon Dec 29 2014 - 08:29
Johnny Sexton: ‘I’m still not feeling 100 per cent’

Johnny Sexton: ‘I’m still not feeling 100 per cent’

Racing Metro coach Ronan O’Gara believes Sexton is still a long way away from full contact

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 17:39
Provinces set for penultimate weekend triple-header

Provinces set for penultimate weekend triple-header

Munster, Leinster and Ulster to play back-to-back in Round Five of the European Champions Cup

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 14:48
The New One to miss Faugheen duel at Kempton

The New One to miss Faugheen duel at Kempton

Nigel Twiston-Davies saving stable star for Champion Hurdle Trial at Haydock

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 12:54
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Sexton to miss Six Nations start, Connacht are on the up, Murphy puts club first and not-so-super Mario is fined €32,000

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 11:04
Harlequins’ lock Charlie Matthews has citing complaint dismissed

Harlequins’ lock Charlie Matthews has citing complaint dismissed

Dominic Ryan gave evidence to say he hadn’t felt contact with his eye area

Fri Dec 19 2014 - 01:00
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Liverpool to face Chelsea, Armitage banned for 12 weeks, barriers are falling in women’s sport and McCarthy urges Brogan to stay on

Thu Dec 18 2014 - 09:16
Ian Madigan issued warning for Danny Care incident

Ian Madigan issued warning for Danny Care incident

Harlequin’s lock Charlie Matthews cited after sin-bin during Leinster’s 14-13 win

Tue Dec 16 2014 - 18:25
Sporting Advent Calendar #14: Steven Gerrard’s untimely slip

Sporting Advent Calendar #14: Steven Gerrard’s untimely slip

We go again? Hmmm . . . not quite. Patrick Madden looks back on the day Liverpool’s dreams unravelled

Sun Dec 14 2014 - 07:54
Christmas sports gifts: The ultimate list

Christmas sports gifts: The ultimate list

Gift ideas for all sports fans – from a novelty present to a trip to Augusta

Sat Dec 13 2014 - 13:34
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

JJ Hanrahan is set for Saints, Quinlan says rugby doping is not widespread, Liverpool crash out of the Champions League and St Vincent’s are fighting fit

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 10:43
Tyrone GAA’s  Roisin Jordan wants return of good times

Tyrone GAA’s Roisin Jordan wants return of good times

Jordan made history by becoming the GAA’s first ever woman county chairperson

Wed Dec 10 2014 - 10:39
Helen O’Reilly first female to join IRFU referee panel

Helen O’Reilly first female to join IRFU referee panel

O’Reilly will take charge of Ulster Bank League Divisions 2A and 2B after Women’s World Cup performance

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 13:59
The Morning Sports Briefing

The Morning Sports Briefing

Manchester United make it five in a row, repeat of the ’88 FA Cup final, Meadow misses out and Tyrone GAA on the verge of history

Tue Dec 09 2014 - 09:30
Shane Lowry moves up rankings to consolidate top 50 spot

Shane Lowry moves up rankings to consolidate top 50 spot

Pádraig Harrington moves up 131 places after victory in Indonesian Open

Mon Dec 08 2014 - 13:36
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