Ben Healy

Cyclist

Tadej Pogacar becomes first male cyclist since Stephen Roche to win triple crown

Unstoppable Slovenian adds rainbow jersey to Tour de France and Giro crowns; Ireland’s Ben Healy finishes seventh

Sun Sept 29 2024 - 16:55

Remco Evenepoel claims brilliant Olympic road double as Ben Healy finishes 10th

Healy led the road race for long stages before the Belgian star closed him down on arrival into Paris

Sat Aug 03 2024 - 17:03

Ben Healy aims to take strong form to Paris after Olympics selection

Ryan Mullen and Megan Armitage among Irish riders confirmed for the road events at the upcoming Paris games

Fri Jul 19 2024 - 13:22

Tour de France: Victor Campenaerts prevails in three-man sprint to win stage 18

Belgian cyclist times his late sprint perfectly to win his first stage on the Tour

Thu Jul 18 2024 - 17:30

Tour de France: Hat-trick for Girmay as Roglic crashes again on stage 12

Tadej Pogacar retains yellow jersey while Roglic drops down to sixth

Thu Jul 11 2024 - 17:26

Ben Healy feeling strong as he pursues a stage win

The 23-year-old Irishman has been competitive in the hardest race in cycling

Tue Jul 09 2024 - 06:00

Tour de France: Ireland’s Ben Healy goes close to winning stage nine

Race leader Tadej Pogacar’s mettle tested by his GC rivals on the 14 gravel sections

Sun Jul 07 2024 - 19:27

‘The biggest race there is’: Ben Healy confirmed for first Tour de France

Irish rider who excels on tough courses has targeted a stage win on his debut

Tue Jun 25 2024 - 14:40

Munster set to take the long road in search of silverware

Johann van Graan’s side will not return to Thomond Park this season

Mon May 23 2022 - 06:00

No shame in the manner of valiant Munster’s exit

Loss to Toulouse via the lottery of a penalty shoot-out perhaps the most heartbreaking defeat of all

Tue May 10 2022 - 06:00

Johann van Graan: ‘The 16th man pulled us through today’

Munster head coach delighted with contribution of Thomond Park crowd

Sat Apr 16 2022 - 18:45

O’Mahony, Carbery and Zebo among Munster changes for Exeter clash

Props Josh Wycherely and John Ryan come into frontrow for Thomond Park clash

Fri Apr 15 2022 - 12:27

Gordon D’Arcy: Munster need to be bolder in selection and tactics

Lack of creative attacking patterns ensures Van Graan’s side are too easy to defend against

Wed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00

Leinster’s sharpness all over the park blunts Munster challenge

Johann van Graan concedes better team won but takes positives out of Munster showing

Mon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00

Leinster expose the gap with Munster in bonus-point victory at Thomond Park

Leo Cullen’s side now 10 points clear after dominant display over great rivals

Sat Apr 02 2022 - 21:19

Munster comeback falls short as Bulls hang on for win in Pretoria

Johann van Graan’s side trailed 29-3 before three tries got them back in the contest

Sat Mar 12 2022 - 16:43

Johann van Graan makes seven changes for rescheduled trip to South Africa

The fit-again Springbok centre Damian de Allende is named in the replacements

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 16:02

Munster aim to extend their winning run to nine in Dragons clash

Province have not lost at Thomond since defeat to Connacht in Rainbow Cup last May

Sat Mar 05 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Jack Carty is back in the Ireland fold and I hope he shines

If we can replicate ruck speed shown against All Blacks we are Six Nations contenders

Wed Jan 26 2022 - 07:13

Ben Healy relishing learning ‘to break the rules’ from a master

Outhalf credits Stephen Larkham with bringing a new approach to his play

Tue Jan 25 2022 - 06:00

Munster look to nail down third spot in pool as summit moves beyond reach

Top-four seeding would earn Munster comfort blanket of home second leg in next round

Sat Jan 22 2022 - 06:00

Boost to Irish cycling calendar as Rás Mumhan stage race returns at Easter

Race will be over four stages in Kerry with spectator-friendly finish

Thu Jan 20 2022 - 20:17

Stephen Larkham maintains criticism of Munster playing style is ‘misinformed’

Former Australian outhalf praises ‘top-notch’ performance from Jack Crowley against Castres

Wed Jan 19 2022 - 15:53

Simon Zebo signs new two-year deal as Munster announce six contract extensions

Ireland international back will remain at the province until the summer of 2024 at least

Mon Jan 10 2022 - 17:12

Bundee Aki’s try sees Connacht edge tempestuous clash with Munster

Both sides have players sent to the bin as Andy Friend’s hosts show resilience to win

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 21:03

All eyes on the Sportsground as Connacht look to dent Munster’s strong record

Alex Kendellen to make first Munster start in exciting young backrow

Sat Jan 01 2022 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Pecking order at outhalf is of national interest given Carbery's injury woes

Interpros vital in assessing Farrell’s options for Ireland squad

Wed Dec 29 2021 - 06:00

Gordon D’Arcy: Irish rugby can’t change the past but we can do things differently

This is a new dawn and there’s a chance to genuinely revolutionise rugby in Ireland

Wed Dec 22 2021 - 07:11

Rusty Munster go back to basics to hold off challenge of dogged Castres

Johann van Graan happy with nine-point haul from opening two games in Europe

Mon Dec 20 2021 - 06:00

Munster bolster forward ranks for ‘spicy’ clash with Castres

Ben Healy named at outhalf following injury to Joey Carbery

Sat Dec 18 2021 - 06:00

Irish riders secure places with strong development teams

Ronan O’Connor inks a deal with prestigious Colpack Ballan squad

Thu Dec 09 2021 - 15:15

The Offload: Dan Sheehan to kick on after milestone of his own

Sexton marks the occasion with the boots to match; Healy and Crowley clash in AIL

Mon Nov 08 2021 - 09:26

Irish cycling’s new kids on the block provide hope after Roche and Martin bow out

Women’s cycling scene making rapid progress in previously neglected wing of sport

Sat Oct 23 2021 - 07:00

Ireland’s Lions could be undercooked for November Test series

Ending of October Champions Cup window has limited opportunities for players

Thu Oct 14 2021 - 06:00