Bernard Foley: Ireland is a benchmark for consistency... that is probably why they are number one’Australian outhalf has been repolished, recalled and reinstated and is looking forward to challenge of playing against Johnny SextonSat Nov 19 2022 - 06:00
Bellaghy choose Seamus Heaney to commemorate a past gloryBellaghy Wolfe Tones GAA club opt for a poignant Seamus Heaney poem to celebrate their All-Ireland club success of 1972Fri Nov 18 2022 - 06:00
Nic White - An under par Australia won’t be good enoughCoach David Rennie has come under fire for inconsistent Australian performances and the recent defeat to ItalyWed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Mack Hansen treating Australia reunion like any other Test match Former Australian Under-20 Rugby World Cup player has shot into the Irish team after less than a yearWed Nov 16 2022 - 05:00
Ireland v Fiji: Who put their hand up for next week against Australia? Hardly anyoneLow-wattage collective performance turned day into a successful if frustrating one for home teamSun Nov 13 2022 - 06:00
Ireland player ratings v Fiji: Timoney, Beirne and Gibson-Park impressTimoney had really good first half and not because of the two first triesSat Nov 12 2022 - 15:57
Fiji’s Vern Cotter keen to overcome problems of inconsistency and ill-disciplineHead coach of the Pacific island is pragmatic in his outlook for the game against IrelandSat Nov 12 2022 - 05:00
Hungry and fit Jack Conan looking for game time against FijiJack Conan hoping for more time to make an impression when Ireland host Fiji this Saturday at the Aviva.Wed Nov 09 2022 - 05:00
No drop in Cian Healy’s high standards despite his new bit-part role for Ireland Cian Healy embracing his new replacement role for Ireland as Farrell focuses on ensuring bench strengthTue Nov 08 2022 - 19:00
Ireland v South Africa: Murray fronted up strongly while Gibson-Park made a massive impactGibson-Park's importance in setting the tempo for Ireland crystal clear following his introduction against South AfricaMon Nov 07 2022 - 05:00
Nienaber: ‘Ireland deserved this one . . . they showed why they are number one in the world’ South Africa head coach rues his side’s kicking inaccuracy and credits Johnny Sexton for making the ones that countSat Nov 05 2022 - 22:16
Turning Point: Cheslin Kolbe deserved to see red for Mack Hansen tip tackleThat Hansen landed without injury was not due to Kolbe’s duty of care to the Ireland wingerSat Nov 05 2022 - 20:40
Free trips for fans to Qatar World Cup is just soft power doing what it does bestUnless handpicked fans post positive messages about tournament, contracts will be deemed brokenFri Nov 04 2022 - 05:00
Hooker Dan Sheehan rising to the Springbok challengeOver the last year this young frontrow has impressed at Test level and shown an ability to score triesThu Nov 03 2022 - 05:00
Ireland A vs All Blacks XV: Casey named captain as Stockdale appearance rules him out of Springboks clashFrawley, McCarthy and Lowry also feature despite being touted as options for senior sideWed Nov 02 2022 - 13:54
Johnny Sexton: ‘It’s mad to think I’m still going’ With a World Cup at age 38 in his sights, Ireland captain still has ‘the drive’ he felt when first facing South Africa 13 years agoWed Nov 02 2022 - 05:00
Johnny Sexton: Ireland must improve on All Black performances to face South Africa‘Teams start to properly look at you and they go, “how are we going to mess up this Ireland team?”'Tue Nov 01 2022 - 16:20
Katie Taylor ready to take care of business against CarabajalUnheralded challenger won’t be without threat at Wembley ArenaFri Oct 28 2022 - 12:36
Johnny Watterson: Beating South Africa would show Ireland’s comfort in top dog statusAndy Farrell’s men must back up successful New Zealand tour in upcoming autumn internationalsFri Oct 28 2022 - 05:00
Josh van der Flier and Neve Jones scoop Rugby Writers Ireland awardsIrish flanker hoping to be fully fit to face the Springboks for a first timeThu Oct 27 2022 - 00:01
Calvin Nash eager to grasp any Irish opportunityCalvin Nash thrilled with his call-up after impressing on the recent Emerging Ireland tour to New ZealandWed Oct 26 2022 - 05:00
Ireland tops medal table at European Boxing ChampionshipsSeven medals including three gold earned Ireland the overall prize of best team at the championshipsMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:00
Ireland’s gold medal boxing success creates Olympic-sized headachesWith three gold medals at the European Championships and two world champions, Ireland can look to Paris with confidenceMon Oct 24 2022 - 05:00
Kellie Harrington, Amy Broadhurst and Aoife O’Rourke win gold for Ireland at European Championships Christina Desmond and Caitlin Fryers takes home silvers as Ireland finish week with stunning seven medal haulSat Oct 22 2022 - 20:22
Irish boxing has cracked the secret of major medal successIt has been a stunning week for women’s boxing with five boxers from a team of 10 into European finalsSat Oct 22 2022 - 05:00
Irish fighters make five finals on historic day at Women’s European ChampionshipsIreland converted seven bronze European medals into five certain silver medals in BudvaFri Oct 21 2022 - 20:53
Johnny Watterson: Death threats and fear all part of sporting protestHatred and bigotry is part of sport but sometimes individuals step up and call it out to their own detrimentFri Oct 21 2022 - 05:00
Seven Irish fighters looking to turn bronze into more precious metal at European ChampionshipsIreland has already more than doubled their previous medal haul but hopes are high for some silver and goldThu Oct 20 2022 - 15:27
Harrington, Fryers and O’Rourke bring Irish medal haul up to seven at European ChampionshipsOlympic champion wins cagey affair against English opponent to make it to the semi-finalsWed Oct 19 2022 - 20:40
Four Irish fighters guarantee at least bronze medals at European Boxing ChampionshipsShannon Sweeney, Michaela Walsh, Amy Broadhurst and Christina Desmond all through to semi-finals in MontenegroTue Oct 18 2022 - 17:35
Ireland heading for unprecedented European medal haul at boxing championships Nine Irish boxers into the quarter-finals at the women’s European Championships in Budva, MacedoniaMon Oct 17 2022 - 20:16
Bernard Dunne confirmed as head of Indian BoxingFormer High Performance coach joins Billy Walsh as two boxing talents forced out of the Irish systemMon Oct 17 2022 - 17:00
Stuart Lancaster changed Leinster, just as Leinster changed himA vulnerable Stuart Lancaster came to Dublin after a disappointing World Cup and rebuilt his brand and that of LeinsterFri Sept 30 2022 - 05:00
Concussion proceedings by three Irish rugby players to be followed by othersLitigation from two former Ireland international players and a provincial player regarding concussion injuries has been placed in the hands of IRFU insurersThu Sept 29 2022 - 19:57
Activity, not rest - Reframing the narratives on the treatment of concussionApproach no longer demands patients rest and refrain from exercise and computersMon Sept 26 2022 - 06:00
Munster still awaiting first win after surprise Dragons defeatFive minutes of first half dominance gave Munster the halftime lead but they could not hold outSun Sept 25 2022 - 18:21
Michael Ala’alatoa using Leinster opportunities to build into World Cup run with SamoaThe prop’s brother Allan plays with Australia with the two hoping to meet in Paris next year for the World CupFri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
Sex toys, cheating and Elon Musk - Chess but not as you know it Cheating controversy broke out this week at the elite end of chess, then the world’s richest man got involvedFri Sept 23 2022 - 05:00
Dave Kearney looking to return to hot streak of old Injury last year curtailed his game time to just four competitive matches but he is fit once moreThu Sept 22 2022 - 05:00
Jack Conan ready to spring on as Bali reflection focuses mind on big season ahead Leinster and Ireland forward recently turned 30 but is still driven to want more from his careerWed Sept 21 2022 - 06:00
Andrew Goodman returns with new ideas to add to Leinster mix Former Leinster player is keen to add to his coaching knowledge and pass on his to a new generationTue Sept 20 2022 - 06:00
Josh Wycherley ready to make his mark in the frontrow after catching Andy Farrell’s attentionMunster prop has been selected to go to South Africa with the Emerging Ireland squadFri Sept 16 2022 - 06:00
Style with substance, grace with athleticism, Roger Federer had it all He did not win the most Grand Slams but watching him play was a different tennis experienceThu Sept 15 2022 - 19:26
Declan Darcy: From the all-conquering Dubs to back to where it all began in D4The Sandymount native arrives at the RDS having spent years of success with Jim Gavin and Dublin Gaelic footballThu Sept 15 2022 - 05:00
Denis Leamy believes more Munster players back in Ireland jerseys will be a sign of progressThe former Irish backrow returns to work with the club he played for as their defence coachWed Sept 14 2022 - 06:00
‘He’s contracted post-World Cup’ - Cullen hints Johnny Sexton may play past 2023Leinster have changed several coaches and after last season’s disappointment hope to learn and drive onTue Sept 13 2022 - 05:00
Daniel Wiffen: ‘I’m in the best shape I’ve ever been in’The 21-year-old Irish distance swimmer has an eye on the podium at the next Olympic GamesSun Sept 11 2022 - 07:00
Rugby was selling its values on the open market and Qatar saw a bargainThe recent announcement of a partnership between URC rugby and the Qatari airline hits a bum noteFri Sept 09 2022 - 05:00
Penny still needs to drop with rugby administrators when it comes to player welfareThe tragic death of Scottish international Siobhan Cattigan asks questions of how the sport deals with its playersMon Sept 05 2022 - 06:00
Lisa O’Rourke’s remarkable rise to world beater opens up Olympic possibilities for Paris 2024 With very little boxing experience at senior level the Roscommon fighter became the most recent Irish world championSun Sept 04 2022 - 08:00
