Ireland reminded naysayers they haven’t gone away with dismantling of Australia
‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer test
Hungary v Ireland: Troy Parrott completes hat-trick at the death to keep World Cup dream alive
‘These are the moments you remember forever’: Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win
World Cup playoffs: Who are Ireland’s potential opponents and when is the draw?
Troy Parrott: Ireland’s almost-forgotten man finally earns his spurs
Pandemonium in the commentary box as the miracle at Budapest unfolded
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GAELIC GAMES
Munster SHC semi-final: Éire Óg’s magic carpet ride continues after stunning extra-time win
Loughmore-Castleiney had their chances but failed to score in the second period of extra-time
Munster SHC semi-final: Ballygunner start fast to depose champions and reach an eighth successive final
Sarsfields rally either side of half-time but can’t retrieve the contest
Connacht SFC semi-final: McDonagh brothers help Maigh Cuilinn see off Leitrim Gaels
Fionn McDonagh hits 2-3 as Galway champions secure Connacht final place against St Brigid’s
Connacht SFC semi-final: St Brigid’s put in electric performance to see off Ballina
GAA previews: Ballygunner out for revenge against Sars for last year’s Munster final
Domhnall Nugent: ‘This guy messaged to say that after I talked about addiction, he went to the GP and it saved his life’
Donal O’Rourke: ‘A lot of the talk out there was that Tipperary’s sweeper spooked Cork. That wasn’t the case’
RUGBY
AIL wrap: Terenure coach hails ‘courage and guts’ as derby win nudges them closer to top
Champions Clontarf also kept up pressure on leaders St Mary’s with convincing defeat of Cork Con
Paddy McCarthy delighted after vindicating Farrell’s decision to select him against Australia
Younger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his development
Five things we learned from the rugby weekend: Crafty Jamison Gibson-Park had Ireland purring
World Rugby is now facing an escalating officiating crisis; both Irish outhalves impress
‘The worst team in Wallabies history’: Australian media show displeasure at Ireland defeat
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ability to go again after Australia comeback
Malachy Clerkin: Ireland needed a get-right game and they got what they were looking for
Ireland’s defence of their line needs to improve considerably ahead of Springboks visit
SOCCER
Troy Parrott cries tears of joy after fairytale hat-trick books World Cup playoff place
Three days after scoring a brace against Portugal, Ireland forward went one better in Budapest
World Cup playoffs: Who are Ireland’s potential opponents and when is the draw?
It all rests on two important dates in March as Ireland compete for one of four remaining places
‘These are the moments you remember forever’: Heimir Hallgrímsson emotional after win
Ireland manager broke away from the fog of celebration to recall a special moment at Euro 2016
Hungary 2 Ireland 3: Troy Parrott scores hat-trick to give Ireland World Cup playoff place - as it happened
Ireland player ratings: No prizes for guessing who got full marks. But who else stood out?
Portugal put nine past Armenia to secure automatic World Cup qualification
Hungary v Ireland: Troy Parrott completes hat-trick at the death to keep World Cup dream alive
GOLF
Rory McIlroy moves into share of the lead in Dubai with year-long title in sight
Masters champion shoots 68 in third round, with Shane Lowry three shots behind
Shane Lowry joins Rory McIlroy in hot pursuit of Nicolai Hojgaard in Dubai
Lowry’s 67 moved him to nine under alongside McIlroy, who scrambled his way to a 69 in the second round
Rory McIlroy makes it look easy as he swings into contention in Dubai
Ulster man in joint-third behind leader Michael Kim with Shane Lowry also in touch after opening round of 68
RACING
Gavin Cromwell goes to Carlisle before targeting Cheltenham later this week
Paul Nicholls hopes Il Ridoto can become first back-to-back Paddy Power winner in more than 30 years
Joseph O’Brien’s Galen set to fly Irish flag in $1m Bahrain Trophy on Friday
Irish Champion Stakes third Royal Champion represents Karl Burke in 10-furlong feature
Spillane’s Tower returns over hurdles ahead of potentially pivotal season over fences
Maurice Regan-owned Convergent gets a shot at top-flight glory in Europe’s final Group One of 2025
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