Duffy backs action over assaultsGAELIC GAMES: GAA DIRECTOR general Páraic Duffy yesterday said the association had no issue with criminal prosecutions arising…Thu Oct 25 2012 - 01:00
Argentina limited to two per club for European tour TestsNOVEMBER INTERNATIONALS: THE ARGENTINA squad to tour Europe next month has been restricted to two players per club for each …Thu Oct 25 2012 - 01:00
'Do you ever come here and have an easy ride?'TWO IRISH generals, one marshalling the best club side in England, the other embroiled in a passion project he always knew would…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Connacht come unstuck looking for a repeat as Harlequins get a grip on the poolConnacht 22 Harlequins 30: THERE WILL be more days like this, as opposed to the heart-breaking yet self-inflicted defeats Connacht…Mon Oct 22 2012 - 01:00
Harlequins take Care in seeing off ConnachtConnacht 22 Harlequins 30: The usual platitudes about Connacht, that they were brave and honest in defeat tonight doesn’t suffice…Sat Oct 20 2012 - 01:00
Harlequins determined to ensure Connacht lightning does not strike twiceMORE THAN most, Harlequins are a sum of the parts team but taking Nick Evans and Ugo Monye out of their backline could only be…Sat Oct 20 2012 - 01:00
Ulster look a strong bet to leave Warriors defencelessRUGBY : WE ARE not advising the public to gamble but there does appear to be a slight gap in the marketFri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Schmidt wary of wounded ScarletsRUGBY: LEINSTER’S 45-20 defeat at Parc y Scarlets on September 1st bears little relevance ahead of tomorrow’s lunch-time meeting…Fri Oct 19 2012 - 01:00
Brady wins mental battle for fourth titleGAELIC GAMES: KATIE TAYLOR is not the only current Irish world championThu Oct 18 2012 - 01:00
McConville makes a strong case for Cross'THE CONVERSATION about repetitive success in sport does, eventually, boreWed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Player ratings6 KEIREN WESTWOOD Made a save on 17 minutes from a Faroe cross that caught in the wind and was dipping over himWed Oct 17 2012 - 01:00
Canning blames media for overhypeOLLIE CANNING was adamant yesterday he wasn’t seeking headlines when defending younger brother Joe’s comments about Henry Shefflin…Tue Oct 16 2012 - 01:00
'It's a massive humiliation' - O'SheaIT FELT like we had just witnessed a tsunami from the high rise balcony that is the press boxSat Oct 13 2012 - 01:00
If you know your history: Four previous encounters with the GermansGermany 0 Republic of Ireland 2 Friendly, May 29th, 1994 (Niedersachen Stadium, Hanover)Fri Oct 12 2012 - 01:00
Muldoon defends Elwood's decision to goRUGBY: VETERAN CONNACHT flanker John Muldoon has expressed surprise at the timing of Eric Elwood’s announcement to step down…Wed Oct 10 2012 - 01:00
McGuinness link to Liverpool 'total news' to county boardGAELIC GAMES : SUGGESTIONS THAT Donegal football manager Jim McGuinness is to take on a full-time position as sports psychologist…Fri Oct 05 2012 - 01:00
Cork's Sweetnam opts for switch to rugbyCORK HURLING has lost one of its brightest young talents to rugbyTue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
Gavin in while Daly stays onJIM GAVIN was ratified as Dublin senior football manager on a three-year term last night, while it was also confirmed Anthony…Tue Oct 02 2012 - 01:00
Shefflin shoulders his responsibilities againBACK ON a Monday night in June Henry Shefflin was staring into the abyssMon Oct 01 2012 - 01:00
Cats show up for King Henry's ninthKilkenny 3-22 Galway 3-11: Everyone feared for Galway’s chances if the Kilkenny forwards, other than Henry Shefflin, performed…Sun Sept 30 2012 - 01:00
Ospreys keep heavy gang in reserve to complete the jobIT’S THE cavalry that might catch Munster this eveningSat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
Tipperary expected to raise game sufficientlyTHE CREEPING impression since the draw on September 9th is Dublin had their chance and didn’t take it; that Tipperary’s attack…Sat Sept 29 2012 - 01:00
Kilkenny signs up with HawthornGAA: Ciarán Kilkenny has signed professional terms with Australian Rules club HawthornFri Sept 28 2012 - 01:00
Dublin duo not hindered by injury worriesIT APPEARS that knocks sustained by Dublin minor footballers Eric Lowndes and Cormac Costello in Sunday's All-Ireland minor football…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Reformed party boys only getting started“THEY HAD a name for being ‘Party Boys’ and we’re going to let them be party boys now for a few days, going to let them enjoy…Tue Sept 25 2012 - 01:00
Farrell's Dublin complete final task and deliver on their huge potentialALL-IRELAND MFC FINAL: Dublin 0-14 Meath 1-5: KILLING MEATH softlyMon Sept 24 2012 - 01:00
Perfect opportunity for Dublin and Farrell to banish last year's demonsALL-IRELAND MFC FINAL Dublin v Meath: THERE IS a moment from last year’s presentation of Sam Maguire to Bryan Cullen that lingers…Sat Sept 22 2012 - 01:00
Munster rebuilding can gain boostMunster v Dragons: THERE WAS enough in Munster’s narrow defeat at Ravenhill to suggest this season of rebuilding under Rob Penney…Sat Sept 22 2012 - 01:00
Meath much improved since Leinster deciderALL-IRELAND MFC FINAL: ANTHONY MOYLES and Nigel Crawford were asked by Meath minor manager Andy McEntee to help out at the start…Fri Sept 21 2012 - 01:00
McGrath the man in the middle for replayREFEREEING APPOINTMENTS: JAMES McGRATH’S appointment as referee for the All-Ireland hurling final replay on Sunday week is in…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Duffy says Hawk-Eye will be in place next yearGAA DIRECTOR general Páraic Duffy has confirmed Croke Park will adopt Hawk-Eye in time for the All-Ireland club finals next March…Wed Sept 19 2012 - 01:00
Bastick upbeat for Kilkenny going Down UnderDUBLIN DUAL player Ciarán Kilkenny returned this week from a trial period in Australia with the Carlton Blues.Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
Cork and Belfast stadiums to cost €160mGAA DIRECTOR General Páraic Duffy yesterday confirmed the GAA are fully committed to embarking on the biggest period of infrastructural…Fri Sept 14 2012 - 01:00
Mulrooney sees bright side of drawONE MAN heading back down the M9 motorway last Sunday night can be forgiven for being pleased with a drawn All-Ireland hurling…Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
McCartan looks set to stayNEWS: JAMES McCARTAN looks set to remain in charge of the Down footballers for a fourth season.Wed Sept 12 2012 - 01:00
Rice's sideline view is one of a good chance missed for CatsBRIAN HOGAN’S thundering display in Sunday’s All-Ireland final won’t be forgotten in a hurry, but the decision of referee Barry…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
GAA guarantee no further deferral for ladies' All-Ireland finalsTHE GAA yesterday moved to ensure there was no further disruption to the women’s All-Ireland football finals, which are now set…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
O'Driscoll to make first start of seasonBRIAN O’DRISCOLL and several Ireland team-mates will make their first start of the season for Leinster away to Treviso at the…Tue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Sexton new chairman of players' associationJONATHAN SEXTON has replaced Brian O’Driscoll as chairman of IRUPATue Sept 11 2012 - 01:00
Who better over the ball in that situation that Canning?REACTION FROM THE GALWAY CAMP: THIS ALL-Ireland final could have been remembered for what Joe Canning didMon Sept 10 2012 - 01:00
Defiant Dublin dig in to earn a second chanceALL-IRELAND MHC FINAL Dublin 1-16 Tipperary 2-13: WHEN THE dust settles and statistics are scrutinised from this tense minor…Mon Sept 10 2012 - 01:00
Ulster to face champions' backlashRABODIRECT PRO 12 Ospreys v Ulster: THE MAIN problem with tonight’s game for Ulster is the RaboDirect Pro 12 champions lost …Sat Sept 08 2012 - 01:00
Tipperary's pedigree gives them the edgeALL-IRELAND MHC FINAL TIPPERARY V DUBLIN: Venue: Croke Park, Throw-in: 1Sat Sept 08 2012 - 01:00
Fringe players need to pass audition for the main stageRABODIRECT PRO 12 Leinster v Newport-G Dragons: AFTER “EMBARRASSING” defensive lapses in Llanelli last weekend several Leinster…Sat Sept 08 2012 - 01:00
Managerial merry-go-round: The ins and outs at county levelKERRY WASTED little time replacing Jack O’Connor with Éamonn Fitzmaurice but some other major football and hurling counties have…Fri Sept 07 2012 - 01:00
Ryan decides to step down from Wexford football postJASON RYAN resigned from the position of Wexford football manager last nightWed Sept 05 2012 - 01:00
Dublin to end the minor shocks and progressIT’S BEEN an odd minor championshipSat Sept 01 2012 - 01:00
O'Dwyer feels Fitzmaurice 'is a wonderful selection'MICK O’DWYER yesterday supported the appointment of Eamonn Fitzmaurice as Kerry football manager, while also confirming he never…Thu Aug 30 2012 - 01:00
Whelan still kicking every Dublin ballYESTERDAY IN Croke Park Mickey Whelan was inducted into the All-Ireland Kick Fada hall of fameThu Aug 30 2012 - 01:00
Dublin's sell-out days at Croker no moreTHE DAYS of Dublin guaranteeing an 82,300 capacity crowd for football matches at Croke Park are well and truly overWed Aug 29 2012 - 01:00
