Sport
Hockey World Cup: Ireland beat South Africa to rouse progression hopes
Mark Tumilty’s side shake off opening defeat to down South Africa 4-1
Martin O’Neill disappointed with Arne Engels exit timing before European clash
‘I used to always throw the ball’: Séamus Flanagan adds fuel to hurling handpass debate
Ireland keep World Cup hopes alive with victory over New Zealand in Belgium
Stuart Grehan the lone Irish golfer in Walker Cup team for Lahinch showdown with USA
St Patrick’s Athletic to host Bohemians in pick of FAI Cup quarter-finals
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GAELIC GAMES
Wife of Donegal footballer James McHugh dies following car crash
All-Ireland winner also died in Cavan crash as GAA pays tribute to him as part of ‘generation that showed us all that anything is possible’
Noel McGrath and Patrick Horgan among stars to line out in Hurling for Cancer fundraiser
Annual match has raised €1.9 million for the Irish Cancer Society since it began in 2011
Kobe McDonald on his AFL move: ‘I could never say no, never turn it down’
Mayo star explains how joining St Kilda helped fulfil dream of becoming a professional athlete
‘We shed blood and tears’: Ashling Thompson says Cork moved mountains to reach the pinnacle
Aaron Gillane has a clear message for John Kiely and Paul Kinnerk: ‘I’m hoping they stay’
Mike Solan steps down as Longford senior football manager
Cork outlast Galway in latest epic instalment of ferocious rivalry
RUGBY
Former Ireland rugby international Brian Smith dies from cancer, aged 59
Talented back won six caps for Australia and played nine times for Ireland
Ulster and Ireland secondrow Iain Henderson to miss start of season after hip surgery
The 34-year-old also underwent hip surgeries in 2014 and 2020; Bryn Ward, Juarno Augustus and Jude Postlethwaite also underwent surgeries
Women’s Interpros wrap: Buttimer scores four tries as Munster ease to win over Leinster
Connacht prevail in a tight encounter with Ulster in Belfast
SOCCER
Martin O’Neill disappointed with Arne Engels exit timing before European clash
Belgian midfielder signs for West Ham for EFL transfer record of £22 million
St Patrick’s Athletic to host Bohemians in pick of FAI Cup quarter-finals
Richmond Park clash is a repeat of 2021 and 2023 finals won by the Saints
Interviewing José Mourinho: ego, charisma, talent and his ‘rucksack of pain’
‘As a civilisation, we’re lucky Mourinho didn’t go into politics!’
Stoppage-time Rubin Colwill free-kick earns Brian Barry-Murphy’s Cardiff draw with Wrexham
Enzo Maresca’s Manchester City opener was startlingly bad
Premier League to allow audio of conversations between players and referees
Former FAI director of football Marc Canham lands new role with Saudi Arabian FA
GOLF
Anna Foster shoots stunning second round to leave her in second place at Swiss Open
Irish golfer is chasing her first victory on the Ladies European Tour
Rory McIlroy suffers from rustiness in opening-round 74 at St Jude Championship
Ireland’s Lauren Walsh makes strong start in Portland Classic on the LPGA Tour
Rory McIlroy changes mind on schedule and commits to three FedEx Cup events in a row
The first of the three FedEx Cup playoff events begins at TPC Southwind in Memphis this weekend
RACING
Flat racing’s biggest draw Bow Echo in shock retirement after training injury
Night Of Thunder colt confirmed himself the best of his generation over a mile and made it six from six in epic Susses Stakes win
Ryan Moore leads the way as GB&I win Shergar Cup at Ascot
English jockey also picked up the Alastair Haggis Silver Saddle for leading rider
Galway Races aiming to ‘get ahead of the game’ when trying to curb underage drinking
Official Ballybrit attendance of 124,745 only slightly down on last year’s tally
MORE SPORT
Who is Ellen Walshe? From child swimmer to double European champion
Dublin swimmer’s story is one of rare talent and dedication, but it’s also one of giving back
Hockey World Cup: Margin for error shrinks as Ireland’s men and women chase crucial wins
South Africa and New Zealand the opponents in important group games
‘Rhys showed you can do it’: Gymnast Eamon Montgomery inspired by McClenaghan success
Move to all-around has given Irish competitor’s career a new lease of life ahead of European Championships
