With so many captains in the Ireland squad, leadership shouldn’t be a problem
Six of Heimir Halgrimsson’s 23-man panel have worn the armband at club level already this season
Ryan Manning: ‘We need to create memories for the younger generation’
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Shane Lowry: ‘If I can’t get myself motivated over the next month, I should pack it in’
John O’Shea hoping Evan Ferguson’s Roma form will shine through for Ireland
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GAELIC GAMES
Derek Lyng gets new term in Kilkenny while Pádraic Joyce stays on in Galway
Former Kilkenny forward Eddie Brennan to join Cats’ backroom team, while Joyce will stay on until 2028
Coaching churn: Just two counties still to appoint football managers for 2026
Westmeath and Fermanagh were faced with unexpected vacancies but hope to fill them quickly
Further intervention may be needed to get a grip on issue of hand-passing - Paul Earley
Key issue for coach has been the need for rebalancing in terms of creating contests for the ball, which is undermined by long bouts of possession football
Lar Corbett stars as Tipperary cap stellar year with All-Ireland hurling Masters win
The story of Killeagh: How a hurling club in east Cork inspired the summer’s best-loved song
Reaching the end: GAA players face up to challenges of hearing the final whistle
Ben O’Connor set to be appointed new Cork hurling manager
RUGBY
New Zealand will be a threat all over the park, but Ireland can do damage where it counts
With last year’s famous win over the Black Ferns fresh in the memory, Scott Bemand’s side will hope to repeat the dose
Six Nations coverage to remain on free-to-air television to 2029
RTÉ and Virgin Media renew partnership to share broadcasting rights
Ireland should aim to make a statement against New Zealand
Coach Scott Bemand paid little heed to speculation that his team is only focused on quarter-final
‘Fire more shots’: Scott Bemand wants Ireland to show growth against New Zealand
Ireland head coach Scott Bemand strikes positive note after win over Spain
Ireland 43 Spain 27 FT: Irish side score seven tries in victory - as it happened
Ireland’s forwards to the fore in victory over Spain but error count remains a concern
SOCCER
With so many captains in the Ireland squad, leadership shouldn’t be a problem
Six of Heimir Halgrimsson’s 23-man panel have worn the armband at club level already this season
Fifa confirm dynamic pricing for 2026 World Cup tickets
Start of sales process for tournament will begin next week
John O’Shea hoping Evan Ferguson’s Roma form will shine through for Ireland
Striker has already impressed at his new Italian club
Bray Wanderers sold to new consortium
Heimir Hallgrímsson not yet settled on starting 11 for opening World Cup qualifier against Hungary
‘It’s go-time’: Caoimhín Kelleher urges Ireland to push for winning start to World Cup bid
How will Arne Slot change his tactics to get the best out of Alexander Isak?
GOLF
Pádraig Harrington rules himself out of the Presidency: ‘I have a lot of opinions, so not having your own opinions is not great’
Three-time Major winner is making his 30th career appearance at the Irish Open
Rory McIlroy looking to add to the legend with second Irish Open victory
The Masters green jacket may make an appearance for a fans Q&A after his round tomorrow
Irish Open lowdown: The K Club plays host as 11 Irish players look for memorable week
Masters champion Rory McIlroy headlines a field that would be the envy of many other events on the regular DP World Tour
RACING
Ryan Moore starts recovery from leg fracture and leaves Aidan O’Brien with logistical headache
Former French champion Christophe Soumillon could be jockey to benefit from Moore’s absence
Ex-rider Robson Aguiar set to join Group One trainer Adrian Murray on joint licence
Ryan Moore teams up with English hope Godwinson in €100k Irish Cambridgeshire at the Curragh
Thurles’ stay of execution turns focus back on HRI’s Tipperary project
Ex-US sprinter Fandom makes first start for Joseph O’Brien in Abergwaun Stakes
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