Something has to give as Leinster and Northampton put double ambitions on the lineLeinster, Toulouse and Northampton all have the opportunity to claim a glorious European and domestic doubleThu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Amy Broadhurst chosen to compete for Great Britain in Olympic qualifiers in BangkokDrogheda boxer had been looking to change allegiance after Irish Athletic Boxing Association said they would not be putting her name forwardMon Apr 29 2024 - 20:57
Rhys McClenaghan wins third European pommel horse gold 24-year-old retains his European crown months out from the Paris Olympics with a score of 15.300Fri Apr 26 2024 - 19:01
Leo Cullen rings the changes with Leinster facing another storm in South AfricaA young, inexperienced 23 will look to bounce back from a resounding defeat to the Lions last time out in JohannesburgFri Apr 26 2024 - 16:48
Munster make one change ahead of Lions trip as Seán O’Brien starts at centreO’Brien starts in the centres alongside Antoine Frisch as Graham Rowntree largely keeps faith in the XV which secured a win over the BullsFri Apr 26 2024 - 14:54
A rugby match where 30 forwards take to the pitch is not a good thing for the gameThe 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coachesFri Apr 26 2024 - 06:00
It seems the 6-2 split is here to stay as Munster prepare to face the LionsWhen Munster winger Calvin Nash failed a head injury assessment, Leinster’s Ciarán Frawley came on. Then Frawley also went down, leaving Conor Murray as Ireland’s other backline replacementThu Apr 25 2024 - 06:00
Adam Hession and Dean Clancy out of luck at European Boxing ChampionshipsIrish fighters lose their quarter-final bouts in BelgradeWed Apr 24 2024 - 18:17
‘We just like the place’: Mood music is good on Munster’s URC road show Before taking on the Lions as part of their attempt to finish the season on a high, Graham Rowntree’s side have returned to a familiar spot in Cape TownWed Apr 24 2024 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington among four Irish boxers to qualify for European semi-finalsAoife O’Rourke, Shannon Sweeney and Niamh Fay also through to the medal bouts but Lisa O’Rourke misses outTue Apr 23 2024 - 19:33
‘A slaughter seldom seen in modern rugby’ - English press reacts to Ireland’s Six Nations drubbingThe Offload: University of Pittsburgh finds new way of testing for concussions; battle for the URC playoffs heats upMon Apr 22 2024 - 06:00
‘We’ve got to keep being positive’: Bemand says Ireland must learn from ‘bruising’ England defeatVisibly broken Irish side suffer a demoralising 14-try defeat at Twickenham that will be hard to forgetSun Apr 21 2024 - 18:48
Where does a supreme athlete like Katie Taylor fit into the charade of Mike Tyson v Jake Paul?Many boxing fans will turn away, recognising it as meeting of two personalities, one with little boxing ability and the other closer in age to US President Joe Biden than his opponentFri Apr 19 2024 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to the Croke Park experienceFor most of the Leinster players the venue for the Champions Cup semi-final with Northampton Saints will be something newThu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00
Leinster bound Tyler Bleyendaal, a New Zealand-born Munster-made coachNeck injury forced current Hurricanes attack coach to retire when he was 29 but he had already dipped his toe into the coaching worldThu Apr 18 2024 - 06:00
Joe McCarthy, another Bakkies Botha in the making? Leinster's young secondrow Joe McCarthy claims a ringing endorsement from Springboks legend Victor MatfieldWed Apr 17 2024 - 06:00
Katie Taylor set for Amanda Serrano rematch on undercard of Mike Tyson vs Jake PaulBray boxer’s rematch with Serrano to take place on July 20th at the home stadium of the Dallas CowboysTue Apr 16 2024 - 15:58
Johnny Watterson: Everyone gets paid at the Olympics but athletesWorld Athletics have pushed a door open by saying they will give cash prizes for gold medalsFri Apr 12 2024 - 06:00
Ronan O’Gara adding a layer of red to La Rochelle players’ mentalityLa Rochelle head coach and assistant Donnacha Ryan have introduced their team to the rugby culture of Munster in CorkThu Apr 11 2024 - 06:00
Coach Scott Bemand feels ‘now is the right time’ for Moloney to return to the Ireland squadThe 31-time capped Irish hooker has not played for Ireland for nearly three yearsWed Apr 10 2024 - 01:00
Leinster expect physical Tigers to maul hardThe Irish side already beat Leicester this season at Welford Road but they know that will count for little on Saturday in DublinSat Apr 06 2024 - 06:00
Henderson’s return a timely boost for Ulster in advance of Montpellier clash After two defeats in South Africa in the URC, a win against Montpellier in France would turn Ulster’s season aroundFri Apr 05 2024 - 19:00
Joe McCarthy: ‘As a player I am in a really good spot. Everyone is hungry’It’s been a breakthrough 18 months for towering Ireland lock Joe McCarthy whose full focus now is on Leinster’s knockout Champions Cup clash against LeicesterFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
Leinster have no room for complacency as they bid to tame Tigers againPremiership outfit Leicester will embrace their underdogs tag against Leinster at the Aviva and have faith in their ability to spring a shockFri Apr 05 2024 - 06:00
James Lowe: ‘The only way you measure a season is trophies’Having developed into one of the world’s leading all-round wingers, the Leinster man aims to improve an irritating European recordWed Apr 03 2024 - 06:00
Leinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into viewLeinster taking nothing for granted as Leicester roam into viewTue Apr 02 2024 - 06:00
Leinster run riot with strong second half display to power past BullsSouth African outfit asked plenty of questions as they led at the break only for Leo Cullen’s side to click into gearFri Mar 29 2024 - 21:38
Ulster facing a formidable assignment in Cape Town In contrast to Ulster, Stormers have been in good form recently and pack an extra punch at home in Cape TownFri Mar 29 2024 - 17:48
Amy Broadhurst in race against time to change allegiance to Team GB ahead of OlympicsWorld Champion boxer previously told by Irish Athletic Boxing Association that she would not be part of their Olympic plansFri Mar 29 2024 - 14:39
Bulls ready to throw down gauntlet to Leinster‘A great benchmark for us to see where we are as a group,’ says Bulls coach Jake White in advance of his side's clash with Leinster at the RDSFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Stadium anthems have become vehicles for protest and divisionMaybe now is the time to hit pause rather than replay on a once well-respected custom of singing national anthems at sporting eventsFri Mar 29 2024 - 06:00
Leinster bring back Ireland stars for top of the table clash with the BullsJames Lowe and Josh van der Flier among 11 players who took part in Ireland’s Six Nations triumph set to start Friday night’s game at the RDSThu Mar 28 2024 - 17:30
Joey Carbery looking forward to a fresh start abroadJoey Carbery says decision to leave Munster ‘extremely tough’ but the time is right for a new challenge in his rugby careerWed Mar 27 2024 - 06:00
Bernard Dunne says departure from Indian boxing down to contract issues Former world champion says Boxing Federation of India were not paying his salaryFri Mar 22 2024 - 13:19
Pints at the Aviva, dinner at Roly’s and the Dart home. Since when has that not been a ‘real’ rugby fan experience?Watching Ireland play in the Aviva Stadium is not for 'real fans', it's a sporting experience equally open to everyoneFri Mar 22 2024 - 06:00
Provincial state of play - Assessing Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster’s post-Six Nations chances Scramble for URC quarter-final qualification is on while all four provinces have one eye on European knockouts in the coming weeksThu Mar 21 2024 - 06:00
Sarah Keane to step down as Olympic Federation of Ireland president at end of yearSwim Ireland chief executive took over the organisation and led the fallout from Rio 2016 Olympic GamesWed Mar 20 2024 - 16:00
How Ireland’s Six Nations squad rated: A championship win raises all boatsBack-to-back championship wins show the high quality of the players in this Irish teamTue Mar 19 2024 - 06:00
Jordan Larmour comes in from the cold with Ireland after showing glimpses of his best at LeinsterLeinster'sJordan Larmour earns late call up at fullback to play an important role in Ireland’s Six Nations triumphMon Mar 18 2024 - 06:00
From pricey Aviva tickets to refereeing gaffes: Five things we learned from the final Six Nations weekendPopular Tadgh Beirne; Italy’s impressive tournament; pricey tickets at Aviva; Ireland lineout trusted; referee gaffeSun Mar 17 2024 - 14:48
Ireland thankful tries ruled out for Furlong and Henshaw didn’t come back to haunt themIreland prop Tadhg Furlong and centre Robbie Henshaw were both denied second half tries by the officiating crew led by Matthew CarleySat Mar 16 2024 - 20:09
Ireland need Bundee Aki to remain a force of nature if they are to capture Six Nations crownConnacht centre has brought his World Cup form with him into the Six Nations, culminating in Saturday’s Scotland clashSat Mar 16 2024 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Is this Ireland team in danger of flattering to deceive?Scotland game provides the ideal opportunity for Farrell’s team to show it is a cut above its predecessorsFri Mar 15 2024 - 06:00
Warhorse Iain Henderson loving the twilight years with IrelandUlster lock is enjoying the competitive environment and the new talent coming throughThu Mar 14 2024 - 06:00
Mack Hansen facing another two months on the sidelines due to shoulder injury Ireland and Connacht back hopes to be fit for summer tour after dislocating his shoulder playing against Munster in the URC on New Year’s DayWed Mar 13 2024 - 17:50
‘We love beating each other’: Tadhg Beirne relishes Ireland-Scotland rivalry as he aims for personal milestone Munster lock says Ireland must correct indiscipline that cost them dearly against EnglandWed Mar 13 2024 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Ireland’s defeat to England this Six Nations weekendScotland need to mind the gap behind their backline; England have found a winning formula; and Ireland have plenty to ponderMon Mar 11 2024 - 06:00
England 23 Ireland 22: How the Irish players rated at TwickenhamJohnny Watterson runs the rule over Andy Farrell’s side as their Grand Slam hopes end in LondonSat Mar 09 2024 - 19:01
Enhanced Games is a dangerous and deeply cynical take on modern sportThe Enhanced Games are a dangerous concept set to kick off next year with big prize moneyFri Mar 08 2024 - 06:00
Cian Healy: ‘Come the end of my career I’ll count medals, not caps’Leinster and Ireland stalwart closing in on being the most capped prop worldwide with just a handful ahead of himThu Mar 07 2024 - 06:00
