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McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella says he is expecting Formula 1's return to China to be an exercise in "damage limitation" for his squad given its large number of low-speed corners.

Goodman hails Leinster's 'complete performance' and versatile Dan Sheehan

The province’s attack coach was happy with their resounding 40-13 triumph over La Rochelle.

Man United beat holders Chelsea to reach FA Cup final

In a rematch of last year’s climax that they lost 1-0, Marc Skinner’s side went in front in the first minute.

McIlroy and Lowry lick Masters wounds and prepare to link up in New Orleans

Neither the world no.2 nor the 2019 Open champion are pressing the panic button after poor Masters campaigns in Augusta.

'I’ve never seen a player with the feel he has for the game'

Jamie Osborne’s performance against La Rochelle was discussed on today’s podcast.

Jonathan Hill: The remote CEO who underwhelmed in an impossible job

Outgoing CEO struggled for big wins in a role that came with plenty of baggage.

Lions and Royal London announce €3.5 million grant

The IRFU will use some of the funds ‘to host additional women’s U18 and U20 camps and training matches to accelerate player development’.

Alejandro Garnacho spoken to by Erik ten Hag over social media activity

The Argentinian, taken off at half-time of United’s 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, liked two messages on X, formerly Twitter, by YouTuber Mark Goldbridge.

Leinster make huge statement with signing of world-class Barrett

The 27-year-old will join after the 2024 November Tests and boost Leinster’s trophy credentials.

Turner's Cross closure sees upcoming Cork City fixtures reversed

Games in men’s First Division and women’s Premier Division have been affected.

Dean Rock has no regrets after retiring from county football and can spend more time with daughter Sadie

This year's season is well underway and while the Dubs are soldiering through, with Sam in their sights once more, Dean Rock is enjoying retirement. In January of this year, the left-corner forward broke fan's hearts as he announced his retirement from county football. Today's top videos Making his debut in 2009 the 34-year-old has […]

Meath finally off the mark in Leinster MFC

At the third time of asking, Meath finally got the victory that qualified them for a home preliminary quarter-final against Wexford in the Leinster MFC. It was winner take all in this Group 2 tie at TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, last Saturday and Meath ended deserving winners, even allowing for the number of goal chances that the hosts spurned throug...

Defeat to Kilkenny will do Limerick ‘no harm’ ahead of Clare test – John Kiely

John Kiely says the warning signs Limerick received during the league should do “no harm” to their SHC prospects. The Treaty had only once conceded three goals during a single game, the 2021 Munster final, since 2017 but did so on successive visits to Leeside last month. The All-Ireland SHC-winning manager believ es their leaky defending against Ti...

Jordie Barrett: ‘Ireland is a special place for the Barrett family. We’ve got so many great family connections’

Leinster have pulled off an audacious swoop by securing All Black star Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal from next December to the end of next season. Barrett is taking a sabbatical from his club Hurricanes and will remain contracted to the New Zealand Rugby Union during his spell with the province. The world-class utility back is a stunning acqu...

Boost for Leinster fans as ticket prices reduced for Champions Cup Croke Park showdown

Champions Cup organisers have reduced the price of semi-final tickets ahead of Leinster’s Croke Park semi-final against Northampton Saints on May 5 – and supporters will be able to secure a Hill 16 ticket for just €18. After criticism from Leinster about pricing policies for previous semi-finals held in the Aviva, EPCR have announced a €10 reductio...

Seán Cavanagh: It may be time to take Dublin out of Leinster Championship

Seán Cavanagh has suggested it may be time to take Dublin out of the Leinster senior football championship, given their total domination of what he labelled a “pitiful” eastern province. Tyrone’s three-time All-Ireland winner was scathing in his assessment of Meath’s latest collapse to the Sky Blue behemoth, in yesterday’s Leinster SFC quarter-fina...

Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up

The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke caused the unsavoury scene.

The tragic downfall of Emma Raducanu, winner of the 2021 US Open

Big names return as Munster name squad for trip to South Africa

Games against the Bulls and the Lions await Munster.

Bagnaia "raced in defence" as Ducati chatter strikes again in MotoGP

Francesco Bagnaia says he was forced to be in 'race defence' mode after suffering from chattering issues yet again in Sunday’s MotoGP Americas Grand Prix.

Let’s hope Leinster GAA chairman Derek Kent was in Croke Park for Dublin vs Meath

Leinster GAA chairperson Derek Kent recently proclaimed that the provincial championships are “alive and kicking”. Hopefully the Wexford man was among the 21,445 at Croke Park last Sunday to witness just how alive the football championship was as Dublin strolled to a 16-point victory against their once greatest adversaries in this quarter-final tie...

'We don't want that heroic defeat anymore' - Tipperary savour end of 20-year league drought

Tipperary were crowned Division 1 champions after defeating Galway in Croke Park.

‘I didn’t nearly die two years ago just to spend my days on this planet feeling unhappy’ – ex-Irish champion Imogen Cotter announces retirement

Former Irish national champion Imogen Cotter has announced her retirement from cycling after a two-year battle with the mental and physical scars caused by a horrific collision in Spain. The 30-year-old cyclist from Clare was hit head-on by a van driver during a training ride near Girona in 2022, derailing her career after just signing her first fu...

'We knew it was coming and it's finally clicking' - Ireland have arrived at the Six Nations

Ireland hooker Neve Jones says her side were building towards that excellent victory over Wales at the weekend.

How the brilliant Baird try showed Leinster's mettle against La Rochelle

Having conceded just before the break, Leo Cullen’s side were composed early in the second half.

'The Leinster championship is pitiful. Offaly go on to play Dublin and you feel sorry for them'

Seán Cavanagh has questioned the need for a competition which has a clear winner every year.

Werder Bremen suspend Naby Keita until end of season

The 29-year-old has also been handed a substantial fine.

‘It is not important how old he is’ – Brighton boss says Irish teen Mark O’Mahony deserved Premier League debut

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi has told Irish teenager Mark O’Mahony that he got his chance in the Premier League as he “deserved” his top flight debut. Former Cork City player O’Mahony had been on the bench a number of times in the Premier League this season without getting on the field but he was called into the action as a sub for the injured Jo...

Armagh and Kerry lead the way in Division 1 league team of the year

Mayo, Meath and Dublin also have players in the top-flight selection.

How did Stephen Cluxton's Dublin comeback go?

‘A mixed bag,’ as Dessie Farrell said.

Shane Lowry backs Ludvig Aberg to become world number one

Former Open champion Shane Lowry has tipped Ludvig Aberg to become world number one following the Swede's stellar display in the Masters. Aberg only turned professional in June last year, but quickly won on the DP World Tour, helped Europe regain the Ryder Cup in Rome - including a 9&7 win with Viktor Hovland over Scottie Scheffler and Brooks Koepk...

Another nail in Leinster championship coffin as Dublin predictably cruise past Meath

An air of inevitability about how it started, how it played out and how it finished. Dublin took some time to get going but once they did the gulf in class, once again, was as apparent as it ever was. Meath had a few things going for them and put in some spirited defence early on but as it progressed, with Dublin maintaining a high tempo and Meath ...

Scottie Scheffler tells pregnant wife 'I love you' after Masters win

After Scottie Scheffler's victorious triumph at the Augusta National on Sunday, the world number one's thoughts immediately turned to getting home to Texas as soon as possible.

'He shaped me as a person' - Rhasidat Adeleke pays tribute to late coach

Johnny Fox was Adeleke’s first coach at Tallaght AC.

Max McRae scores maiden European Rally Championship triumph

Max McRae notched up a maiden win in the European Rally Championship after taking out the Junior ERC class at the Rally Hungary 2024 season opener.

Bulls v Munster: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Munster are in South Africa for their return to URC action with a clash against Bulls this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place on Saturday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria with a 4.05pm Irish time kick-off. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 and ...

FAI Cup first-round draw produces three Cork-Dublin clashes and two inter-county derbies

Four sides, meanwhile, including Intermediate Cup finalists Ringmahon Rangers, have received byes into the second round.

Tiger Woods shaking hands with a tree has become an instant meme

Tiger Woods might have had a bad weekend at the Masters tournament, but he managed to entertain viewers by shaking hands with a tree. As he made his way around the course on Sunday (April 14), cameras picked up on Woods shaking hands with an individual who was obscured by a large tree trunk. While the angle of the camera made it look like the tree ...

Mercedes form leaves Wolff in two minds on F1 2025 driver path

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his Formula 1 team’s competitive difficulties have left him in two minds about the best driver route for 2025.

'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'

Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.

It would have been a better atmosphere in Páirc Tailteann – Dublin’s Ciarán Kilkenny gives his verdict on Meath clash

It’s left to Dublin stalwart Ciarán Kilkenny to pick over the bones of a long since dead rivalry and a Leinster Championship that feels as far away as it has ever been from being competitive. Kilkenny met the media yesterday to promote the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on August 24. And, perhaps following the lead from Sunday given ...

Keith Rossiter: O’Connor returns but Wexford are ‘underdogs’

Wexford hurling boss Keith Rossiter can call on Rory O’Connor for Sunday’s Leinster SHC opener against Dublin with the Model attacker set to make his first competitive appearance of the season. O’Connor has been ravaged by injury in recent years but Rossiter reports the St Martin’s ace to be back in “full flow” along with captain Lee Chin, although...

Akintunde the late hero as Bohs labour to back-to-back wins against Dundalk

It brought a welcome first home win for Alan Reynolds following his appointment late last month.

Bath confirm signing of Ross Molony from Leinster

‘True professional’ pens three-year deal.

NASCAR Euro recap: "The Big One" erupts in Valencia

The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series got a taste of Talladega-like action in its opening round races last weekend in the GP Spain at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia.

Pochettino lays down the law after Chelsea's 'unacceptable' penalty antics in 6-0 win

Cole Palmer's four-goal haul in Chelsea's thumping 6-0 win over Everton was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called 'unacceptable' behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty.

Connacht's Darragh Murray cited for tackle during loss to Benetton

Lock is alleged to have tackled Ignacio Mendy in a dangerous manner.

Jake Paul finally makes key admission about Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul has made a key admission about his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson, saying he is 'scared' of who he's fighting. It comes after Tyson admitted he is 'scared to death' of the upcoming fight himself and revealed the rules for it, saying it will be an exhibition. The former world heavyweight champion, who will be 58-years-old when the fight ha...

Tiger Woods hails ‘good week’ despite finishing last at Masters after resorting to swing tips from 15-year-old son

A defiant Tiger Woods insisted it was a “good week” for him overall at the Masters despite finishing 60th and last of those who made the cut. The five-time champion, who warmed up for his final round on Sunday getting feedback on the range from his son Charlie but struggled again out on course, suffering the ignominy of being driven back to the tee...

Cullen warns EPCR not to 'rip people off' with ticket pricing for Croke Park semi-final

Leinster will play Northampton Saints at the 82,000-capacity Croke Park next month.