Rugby World Cup draw method means top teams may be knocked out too earlyJohnny Watterson: Failure to keep pace with ranking changes leaves the draw looking lopsided, an error that World Rugby seem set to addressFri Mar 24 2023 - 05:00
Leo Cullen unsure if Johnny Sexton will play again for Leinster this seasonLeinster’s unbeaten run on the line against a powerful Stormers side including returning SpringboksFri Mar 24 2023 - 01:00
Teenage Ulster prop Sadhbh McGrath to make Ireland debut in Wales openerGreg McWilliams names his side for opening Six Nations encounter in CardiffThu Mar 23 2023 - 15:21
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron heading a pro-boxing revival in DublinProfessional boxing disappeared from the city for years and now two women are bringing it backWed Mar 22 2023 - 05:00
Katie Taylor confirms homecoming fight, but Croke Park row leaves bad tasteThe undisputed lightweight world champion has confirmed her meeting with Chantelle Cameron in Dublin’s 3ArenaTue Mar 21 2023 - 01:00
Katie Taylor believes Cameron bout in Dublin ‘could be another contender for fight of the year’Once I knew that Serrano was out I thought Chantelle was the obvious choiceMon Mar 20 2023 - 17:29
The promise of what lies ahead is the gift that puts this Irish Grand Slam above the other three This is Ireland’s first Grand Slam win coinciding with a World Cup also taking place in the same yearSun Mar 19 2023 - 19:00
Ireland’s Grand Slam winning campaign: Five things we learned from Six Nations triumphSix Nations: Adapting to changing circumstance was one of Ireland’s standout achievements this yearSun Mar 19 2023 - 17:00
Andy Farrell confident Ireland will be even better come the World CupIreland coach says Johnny Sexton is the best player to ever play for the teamSat Mar 18 2023 - 21:34
Ireland 29 England 16: How the Irish players rated in famous Grand Slam winIrish players ride out English storm to secure first Grand Slam win in DublinSat Mar 18 2023 - 20:01
A doubting English hinterland looks to Dublin and St Patrick’s weekend for rugby salvationSix Nations: English rugby has never been so low in the modern age after a record defeat by France in TwickenhamSat Mar 18 2023 - 05:00
England opt for Arundell because of his ‘incredible strengths’ England have brought back Owen Farrell at outhalf and Maun Tualagi comes into the centre to provide some muscle and experienceFri Mar 17 2023 - 09:43
Peyper likely to be in eye of the storm as Ireland aim to tick all the boxesIt’s a huge occasion for Irish rugby and one of captain Sexton’s tricky tasks is how best to communicate with the South African refereeThu Mar 16 2023 - 19:00
Ireland v England: Grieving visitors not in pursuit of sympathy in DublinAfter record defeat against France, the visitors are working through what went wrong at TwickenhamTue Mar 14 2023 - 22:00
Five things we learned from Scotland v Ireland: Six Nations kicking records and Ireland’s capacity to adaptInjury-hit Ireland can expect an English backlash as they bid to secure a Grand Slam next weekend in DublinSun Mar 12 2023 - 20:29
Scotland broke the rules but Ireland were penalised with disallowed try and Doris injuryAn early Irish try from Dan Sheehan was disallowed because Scotland’s quick lineout throw was illegalSun Mar 12 2023 - 17:58
Huw Jones front and centre to Scotland’s cutting edge With three tries so far, the Glasgow Warriors man is the leading try scorer in the Six Nations ChampionshipSat Mar 11 2023 - 00:00
Six Nations 2023: Ireland’s mind game against Scotland has already begun Players have been judicious and generous with their words about the Scotland team and playersFri Mar 10 2023 - 05:00
Josh van der Flier ready for a fierce battle against Scottish backrowThe Irish flanker knows how the game against Scotland could turn on the backrow performanceWed Mar 08 2023 - 18:38
Irish medal hopes take huge hit for 2028 Olympic Games in Los AngelesBoxing and lightweight rowing, which have accounted for almost 60 per cent of Ireland’s Olympic medals, ruled out of LA GamesWed Mar 08 2023 - 01:29
Friction between Scotland and Ireland an ongoing rugby endearment with some edgeFrom targeting Conor Murray to the World Cup bid disappointment the two countries have had their momentsTue Mar 07 2023 - 19:00
Leinster backrow Alexi Soroka taking it one day at a time: ‘Proud to be a Ukrainian and proud to be Irish’ The 21-year-old player has a grandmother living in Dnipro and other close relatives resident in KyivSat Mar 04 2023 - 06:00
Leo Cullen pays heartfelt tribute to former team-mate Tom TierneyLeinster coach says news of scrumhalf and coach’s death on Friday was `devastating’Wed Mar 01 2023 - 05:00
Katie Taylor’s fight with Amanda Serrano in Dublin postponedInjury sustained by Amanda Serrano has postponed the fight which was planned for May 20thTue Feb 28 2023 - 16:08
Ambitious Leo Cullen sticks with Leinster until 2025The former Leinster lock will be at the club for 10 years after he signed a new two year extensionTue Feb 28 2023 - 01:00
Six Nations: Scotland could pose a real threat to Ireland as they seek to regain former gloryIreland v Scotland will see Andy Farrell's men face a side that dominated territory and had 60 per cent possession against FranceMon Feb 27 2023 - 13:22
Days of moral victories insufficient for ambitious Varney and new-look ItalyWelsh-born scrumhalf has deep roots in Italy and believes a positive game plan can result in more victories for a promising sideSat Feb 25 2023 - 00:00
Johnny Watterson: Boxers’ Olympic ambitions caught in crossfire between governing bodiesThe International Boxing Association, with ripe historical baggage and growing links with Russia, is intent on running its own Olympic qualification pathway in defiance of the Olympic bodyFri Feb 24 2023 - 06:00
Ireland’s Dan Sheehan faces down questions on scoring, fighting and psychotherapy ahead of likely Italy startThe hooker has returned from a hamstring injury, and is line to play against Italy at the weekendWed Feb 22 2023 - 05:00
Pete Wilkins named as Connacht head coach on a three year dealLast November Andy Friend announced that he would be departing at the end of this seasonTue Feb 21 2023 - 18:52
Six Nations: Joey Carbery added to Ireland squad as Johnny Sexton continues rehabSix Nations 2023: Cian Healy and Dan Sheehan both included for Italy game having come through hamstring rehabMon Feb 20 2023 - 18:29
Ireland boxers face Olympic Games dilemma as row over qualification criteria deepensInternational Boxing Association to allow entries from boycotting nations for World ChampionshipsMon Feb 20 2023 - 14:27
Finlay Bealham marches toward Valhalla after promotion: ‘I knew there was big boots to fill’Tadgh is world class but 'I was confident with where I was physically and mentally’ says Connacht propSat Feb 18 2023 - 05:00
Concussion protocols: What if the opposition say it’s not safe for your school’s best player to play?The recent suspension of a coach in the United States raises questions about assessing concussion in youth sportFri Feb 17 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations: The mood on Italy has changed – they now look like a genuine threatA close game against France and scoring tries against England in Twickenham have lifted hopesTue Feb 14 2023 - 19:00
Hockey Ireland accept invitation to play in the men’s Pro League for the first timeAs runners-up in the Nations Cup, Ireland was invited to replace South AfricaTue Feb 14 2023 - 01:00
Conor Murray put in one of his greatest ever performances in Six Nations clash against France That the Ireland scrumhalf was able to play against France, let alone put in the display he did, makes it one of his greatest individual performancesMon Feb 13 2023 - 15:33
Six Nations 2023: Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over FranceIreland showed encouraging power, strength in depth and defensive fortitude but could do with honing their ruthlessnessSun Feb 12 2023 - 14:30
Ireland v France: How the Irish players rated after big win at the Aviva Caelan Doris, Andrew Porter, Garry Ringrose and Hugo Keenan all enjoyed huge gamesSat Feb 11 2023 - 16:39
Irish boxing pulls out of world championships, citing lack of transparency in IBA governanceWorld champions Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke will not defend titlesFri Feb 10 2023 - 15:34
Six Nations 2023: Inside Ireland’s preparation for vital France clash Ireland coach not ignoring the mood as fellow Sandymount residents tell him how much this one meansFri Feb 10 2023 - 15:00
Italy’s Ange Capuozzo has the eye of an assassin - and presents a new challenge for all Six Nations teams Italy reaping the benefits of a special talent ironically born in Le Pont-de-Claix in FranceFri Feb 10 2023 - 06:00
Six Nations: New regulations lead to slight increase in ball in play time - is it enough?Wales vs Ireland sees three minutes more action than the corresponding fixture last yearMon Feb 06 2023 - 12:57
Five things we learned from the opening Six Nations weekendWarren Gatland falls flat with Wales but late call up Conor Murray rises to the occasion with IrelandMon Feb 06 2023 - 06:00
France survive big scare to edge out Italy in Six NationsLes Bleus fend of threat and extend winning streak to 15 when they travel to IrelandSun Feb 05 2023 - 19:12
Six Nations 2023: Bundee Aki comes in from the cold at just the right timeLeft out of Connacht club rugby for several weeks the centre is on the bench to face WalesSat Feb 04 2023 - 06:00
Golf can thrive on the bad blood between LIV Golf and PGA TourLIV is not just the old guard’s greatest threat but also its biggest motivatorFri Feb 03 2023 - 05:00
Six Nations 2023: Wales in transition still leaning on Alun Wyn Jones to play his part With 155 caps the world record holder is not yet finished in his role both on and off the park with WalesThu Feb 02 2023 - 16:09
Six Nations: Scotland to seek the Holy Grail of consistencyTrouble with key players has made the job of coach Gregor Townsend much more difficultWed Feb 01 2023 - 05:00
Tennis Ireland appoint Kevin Quinn as new chief executiveQuinn joins from Leinster Rugby and will take up role on March 27thTue Jan 31 2023 - 15:32
