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Finn Azaz: It was always Ireland. It’s always been a goal of mine to play for Ireland

Finn Azaz strolled into the Aviva Stadium mixed zone on Tuesday night as, at long last, a senior Ireland international. Twenty minutes had barely passed since the moment he’d been waiting for his whole life, as the 23-year-old stepped onto the Lansdowne Road turf to replace Josh Cullen in the final stages. He’s not the only sportsman in the family ...


Roy Keane not in the running to be next Ireland manager

Reports yesterday revealed the FAI met Keane on multiple occasions.


World No 1 Scottie Scheffler begins hat-trick bid with facile 65 in Texas

Scottie Scheffler fired another warning shot across the bows of his Masters rivals when he cruised to a bogey-free five-under 65 to lie just a shot off the early pace in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Just 24 hours after saying he was “shaking off a little bit of rust”, the world No 1 began his bid for a third successive PGA Tour win by missing...


'The girls have gotten bigger, stronger, faster' - Jones seeing benefits of full-time contracts

The Ireland hooker feels the squad are now better equipped for the demands of international rugby.


The eagerly-anticipated 2023 rematch taking place on a new stage in GB3

Last year’s British F4 title rivals Louis Sharp and William Macintyre will be up against each other again in GB3, but some strong opposition will try to ensure they don’t have things all their own way


Ireland trio slot straight back in to Munster side to face Cardiff

Tadhg Beirne, Jack Crowley and Peter O’Mahony all start Saturday’s URC game in Thomond Park.


Conor McGregor concerns as he 'spasms' during TV interview

Fans are worried about Conor McGregor after he appeared to have 'spasms' during a TV interview. The 35-year-old Irish MMA fighter appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in an interview for Sports Illustrated, previewing a remake of the action movie Road House which they're both starring in on Prime Video. McGregor has been doing a string of media dutie...


All you need to know about Ireland's new call-up

Anna Patten has been included in the squad after impressing for Aston Villa this season.


RB must give Ricciardo an F1 car "he's more comfortable with"

RB Formula 1 team principal Laurent Mekies says the Faenza outfit must give Daniel Ricciardo a car "he's more comfortable with" following a difficult Australian Grand Prix.


Wrexham football club owe Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynold nearly £9 million

Wrexham AFC owe nearly £9 million to owners Hollywood actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the club has said. The Welsh team lost £5 million in the year of their promotion to the English Football League (EFL) but turnover has since doubled to almost £10.5 million. Wrexham said financial losses suffered since the takeover in February 2021 by It’...


‘It lacked class and it disappointed me’ – Brian Kerr gains closure for 2005 exit but is now ‘finished’ with Ireland

Brian Kerr says he will play no role in a future Ireland management team after his involvement as part of the backroom staff of interim boss John O’Shea ended on Tuesday night. But while Irish fans await the arrival of a permanent successor to Stephen Kenny, with an appointment now expected in the second week of April, Kerr has distanced himself fr...


Liverpool’s alternatives to Xabi Alonso in search for next manager

Liverpool’s manager search has been dealt a blow after the news that Xabi Alonso is not expected to be on their shortlist to replace the outgoing Jurgen Klopp this summer. Alonso was considered to be the favourite to step in for Klopp at Anfield, and was named by the German as the outstanding candidate, but Bayer Leverkusen are confident of keeping...


Leinster will need internationals to hit the ground running against Bulls

Both sides have gone strong for tonight’s top of the table clash at the RDS.


Ulster head coach Richie Murphy gives Nathan Doak the nod at fly-half

Ulster head coach Richie Murphy appears to have signalled his intent with Nathan Doak moving forward after handing the young scrum-half only his second ever start at fly-half for the province when they take on the DHL Stormers on Saturday (5.15pm UK time). With Billy Burns moving on to Munster next season, and out injured for this week's game in Ca...


Why the meteoric rise of star English hooker could cause issues for both Saracens and England

“Everyone would prefer to start, but I am easy about finishing. Whatever role I am given, I will do to the best of my ability. For England so far, that has been off the bench.” These could easily have been the comments of Theo Dan, the Saracens hooker reflecting that his impact for the national side during the World Cup in France and the Six Nation...


'I don’t know whether I would want to do any more' - Brian Kerr on Ireland future

The interim technical advisor admits he is uncertain about staying on in his current role.


Pro athletes book into Quinta do Lago to coach series of kids' sports camps this holiday season

Heading on a sun holiday with the kids in tow rarely goes off without a hitch unless you have a few activities planned for at least some of the time. This year in the ever-popular Portuguese resort of Quinta do Lago, parents won't have to even think about it! Today's top videos A whole series […]


Neuville reveals “MacGyver” style WRC Safari Rally car repair

Thierry Neuville described a roadside Safari Rally repair on his World Rally Championship Hyundai following a puncture as something not too dissimilar from television programme “MacGyver”.


Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.


Connacht make seven changes as they target big response in Treviso

Jack Carty returns to captain the side from out-half.


France and England's star-studded squads underline the massive challenge facing Ireland

Eileen Gleeson’s side open their Group of Death campaign with a daunting double-header.


Alex Kendellen ‘incredibly proud’ to captain Munster at 22

During international windows, the provinces usually rely on the more experienced veterans to get them through a tricky period, and while Munster have plenty of those in their ranks, Graham Rowntree decided to turn to Alex Kendellen to captain the side. Kendellen was given the honour for the famous win over the Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last mon...


Mike Tyson makes major change ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson has spoken about his preparation for the upcoming fight against Jake Paul, and there’s a key change he’s making as things step up. The boxer is facing Paul, 27, in a fight that will be streamed on Netflix on July 20. By the time the fight takes place, Tyson will be 58. The fight is coming to Netflix pay-per-view and takes place at the 80...


Joey Barton hits new low after aiming insult at amputee athlete

Former footballer Joey Barton has reached a new low after an insult aimed at an amputee amid growing reputation as a keyboard warrior. Barton has sparked controversy in recent months for making some shocking comments on social media. Some in particular have been labelled “sexist” after he claimed women shouldn’t talk about men’s football. But recen...


The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race

OPINION: There are reasons to shower leadership of the IndyCar Series with praise for trying something different with last weekend’s non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, but in many ways, it is also tough to not look at the endeavour as a half-baked attempt to tick a box


Darragh Canavan and University Ulster dominate Future Stars team selection

Sigerson Cup champions University Ulster have seven players named on higher education team selection.


Patience and reward: How Dessie Farrell persisted with fringe players to reshape the Dubs

Ross McGarry and others have finally arrived after years of being hot-housed in the panel, while Farrell has convinced the venerable veterans to remain.


Eoin Toolan hoping for his own 'Justin Harrison moment' as he begins life with Schmidt's Wallabies

The former Ireland performance analyst joined Gavan Casey on Rugby Weekly Extra for the final time on Wednesday.


Luke Littler ends Luke Humphries’ winning run in Premier League

Luke Littler edged out Luke Humphries in a last-leg decider to end the world champion’s winning Premier League run on night nine in Belfast. Following successive wins in Brighton, Nottingham and Dublin, world number one Humphries had opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the table. Littler, though, had already beaten Humphries in each of their...


Aston Martin makes offer to poach Newey from F1 rival Red Bull

The Aston Martin Formula 1 team has approached Red Bull star designer Adrian Newey with a fresh contract offer, Autosport has learned.


Watch: Padraig Harrington saves incredible par after playing from his knees in Houston

Padraig Harrington was forced to get down on his knees to save par en route to a level par 70 in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. The Dubliner (52), who is bidding to become the oldest winner on the PGA Tour and earn a spot in the Masters, made four birdies and four bogeys, but the pick of his ten pars came at the 569-yard 16th at Memorial Park. ...


Amy Broadhurst set to switch national allegiance and seek Olympic qualification with Britain

The Dundalk woman could face Kellie Harrington in Paris should she complete her bombshell switch and qualify in Bangkok in May.


'My great uncle was a famous hurler' - Ireland's newest international

Finn Azaz spoke about former Cork star Brian Murphy and his Irish background after making his debut against Switzerland.


Pregnant athletes who competed in the Olympics

Being an Olympic athlete is as demanding as it gets when it comes to being in top shape. Now, imagine competing at that extremely high level while expecting a baby! Not that the vast majority of athletes were at the final stages of their pregnancies, but, still, the physical and emotional changes these athletes went through certainly made the challenge all the harder. Quite a few athletes have indeed competed at Olympic Games while expecting, and many of them won medals! Click through this gallery and get to know them.


Leinster go strong as Ireland stars return for Bulls visit

Leo Cullen’s starting team includes 11 players who featured for Ireland in the Six Nations.


Ireland's 'ageing backline' and Gleeson's squad evolution with a view to Euro 2025

There is a gradual changing of the guard in defence, in particular.


Richarlison praised for 'eye-opening' depression admission

Football clubs and fans have praised Brazilian striker Richarlison for speaking so openly about his battle with depression after Brazil was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Brazil went out at the quarter-final stage at the hands of Croatia on penalties; Richarlison started that game up front but was substituted for Pedro in the 84th minu...


Sam Monaghan fit for Ireland’s Women’s Six Nations clash with Italy as coach Declan Danaher hails squad focus

Ireland lock Sam Monaghan will be fit to play in Sunday’s Women’s Six Nations game against Italy at the RDS, according to defence coach Declan Danaher. Monaghan missed the 38-17 defeat to France in their opener in Le Mans last weekend. The Ireland co-captain was following return-to-play protocols after going off for a Head Injury Assessment while p...


‘When he speaks I think you listen’ – Stephen Bradley says FAI should take note of Séamus Coleman’s stance on John O’Shea

Stephen Bradley believes that the FAI board should listen to the comments from Ireland captain Séamus Coleman supporting the candidacy of John O’Shea as the next manager of the senior international team. The FAI confirmed this week that the recruitment process to replace Stephen Kenny will be competed next month and there’s confusion over a future ...


Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali charged over alleged breaches of FA betting rules

Tonali is currently serving a 10-month ban for betting offences while playing in Italy.


‘People want to work with him’ - Irish football's in-demand coach

Alan Reynolds will take charge of Bohemians for the first time tonight as they face Shamrock Rovers.


Russell, Alonso under investigation over "bizarre" incident in F1 Australian GP

George Russell and Fernando Alonso will face the FIA stewards after the Mercedes driver crashed on the penultimate lap of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and called the incident "bizarre".


'You’d feel for any team that gets a battering' - Mickey Harte on facing Dublin

Former Tyrone boss looks to learn from Red Hands’ defeat to Dublin as he takes Derry into league decider.


Louis Rees-Zammit reportedly signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs

Welshman added to roster as the Chief’s international player as they chase a three-peat of Super Bowls.


‘Derby game’s 10,000 sell-out in Tallaght cannot be a one-off’ – Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley

Stephen Bradley has warned that Friday night’s Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, likely to be an historic 10,000 sell-out, cannot be a one-off occasion. A crowd of just 3,000 was on hand for the first Rovers-Bohs game in the new Tallaght Stadium in 2009 but with the addition this season of a fourth stand and intense public interes...


Daniel McDonnell: Damien Duff’s rallying call came at just the right time

You can subscribe to Daniel’s weekly newsletter here *** Damien Duff picked the right time for another rallying call to confirm his unlikely candidacy as the leader of a League of Ireland movement. “The last two weeks has highlighted that the leading light of Irish football is not the national team but the league itself,” said Duff, in a quote that...


Friday favourite: The LMP1 beast that became an extension of Davidson

Success at Le Mans with the Peugeot 908 may have eluded Anthony Davidson, but his immediate comfort with the turbodiesel LMP1 machine makes it his favourite of the many racing cars he sampled in a decorated world championship-winning career


England captain Kyle Walker's former mistress Lauryn Goodman blasts football ace for 'wheeling out' children ahead of Brazil match

Lauryn Goodman, 33, criticised football ace Kyle Walker after the three sons he has with his wife appeared at the Brazil match as mascots.


‘They are stacked with internationals as well’ – Leinster and Leo Cullen relishing Bulls challenge

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is hoping for a big response from his Ireland internationals, most of whom will return for tomorrow night’s top-of-the-table URC clash with the Bulls in Dublin. At the time of writing, over 17,000 tickets have been sold for the eagerly-anticipated showdown at the 18,500 capacity RDS, where a host of Irish and South Af...


Outrage as Dutch transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven wins PDC Women's Series event in Wigan - prompting two of her female team mates to resign and tennis ace Martina Navratilova to say women have 'short end of the stick'

Transgender darts player Noa-Lynn van Leuven triumphed in the PDC Women's Series just days after making history by winning her first PDC event.