Skorts vote: ‘There needs to be respect for all opinions on this’
While public sentiment has been overwhelmingly on the side of allowing the players choice, as recently as April 2024 the issue was defeated on the floor at Congress
Tipperary top of Munster under-20 hurling roll of honour with victory over Clare
Ulster and Connacht players have opportunity to show they can deliver
After reaching paradise, Rory McIlroy must now find a new dream to dream
IRFU to axe men’s sevens programme following review
Gaelic Players Association concerned over continuing ‘cheap remarks’ over split season
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GAELIC GAMES
Teams involved in Leinster camogie finals will play under protest in skorts if not allowed wear shorts
All four teams will take to the field in shorts but will step back from their protest if their games are threatened with abandonment
Skorts vote will require two-thirds majority to pass at next week’s special congress
Camogie delegates to vote on whether players will be allowed wear shorts. Here’s how it will work
Gaelic Players Association concerned over continuing ‘cheap remarks’ over split season
Two motions on skorts among 12 passed with overwhelming majorities at association’s agm
‘We’d be fully behind the camogie players’: Footballers and hurlers keen to see swift resolution to skorts issue
Donegal to kick off All-Ireland series against Tyrone in Ballybofey
Tactical analysis: Donegal and Armagh are two teams that ask all the right questions
‘It is absolutely ludicrous’: Ireland manager Carla Ward shocked by skorts controversy
RUGBY
Edinburgh sign Piers O’Conor on two-year deal from Connacht
Versatile Connacht player (29) can play centre, wing and fullback
Champions Cup without Munster is ‘inconceivable’, says Craig Casey ahead of important Benetton showdown
Munster's Craig Casey keen to channel disappointment of Lions omission into a match-winning performance
Munster will face probably the best Benetton side that has ever set foot on an Irish ground
Benetton’s core of Italian internationals is garnished with clever overseas acquisitions
Cullie Tucker calls on Connacht to ‘finish strong’ despite disappointing season
‘We don’t feel entitled’: Leinster must work hard to get past Glasgow in URC, says Bleyendaal
Munster v Benetton: A sell-out crowd, an emotional farewell and a chance of a top-eight finish
What Munster must do to guarantee URC playoff spot and Champions Cup rugby next season
SOCCER
Manchester United intend to keep Amorim even if they lose Europa League final
Portuguese coach to be given chance to rebuild squad with Matheus Cunha and Liam Delap top summer targets
Dropping Alexander-Arnold following boos may be most palatable option for Slot
Stormy Anfield reaction to news of full-back’s exit gives Liverpool coach a choice to make as trophy lift nears
Carlo Ancelotti confirmed as first foreign manager of Brazil men’s team in a century
Italian to leave post at Real Madrid to join five-time World Cup winners
Irish player tracker: Adam Idah keeps scoring for Celtic but Evan Ferguson unused by West Ham again
Alexander-Arnold booed as Arsenal fight back to snatch point at Liverpool
Barcelona see off Mbappé-inspired Real Madrid in seven-goal thriller to close in on title
Manchester United continue abysmal Premier League form with West Ham defeat
GOLF
PGA Championship 2025: Tee times, what TV channel is it on, weather, players to watch
Everything you need to know about Quail Hollow and the second Major of the year
Bryson DeChambeau looking for another showdown with Rory McIlroy at Quail Hollow
DeChambeau was alongside McIlroy for the final round at last month’s Masters
US PGA: Jordan Spieth resumes quest for elusive Grand Slam
‘It’s always ringed on the calendar for me. Obviously watching Rory win after giving it a try for a number of years was inspiring’
RACING
Shes Perfect team believe they have ‘handy’ grounds for appeal over French Guineas disqualification
Last year’s Irish Guineas winners Rosallion and Fallen Angel gear up for vintage Lockinge renewal
Delacroix makes light of pre-race scare to land Derby Trial and earn Epsom ticket
Dual-French Group Two winner Sober is an intoxicating jumps prospect in Killarney
Aidan O’Brien wins French 2,000 Guineas for sixth time as Henri Matisse lights up Longchamp
More classic heartache for Kieran Shoemark as English jockey disqualified from first in French 1,000 Guineas
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