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Leinster confirm signing of All Blacks star Jordie Barrett

The New Zealand star, who has a familial connection with the province, will join Leinster for the business end of the 2024/25 campaign.

‘I’m just so bloody happy for these fellas’ – Glenn Ryan’s joy after Kildare’s dramatic win

Glenn Ryan has described his joy and relief after Kildare survived a bizarre injury-time scare to finally get their season up and running. “I’m just so bloody happy for these fellas. They wouldn’t have deserved to lose that,” declared the Kildare manager after their 0-16 to 1-12 win over outsiders Wicklow to reach the Leinster SFC semi-finals. Afte...

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.

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 ...

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.

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...

'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.

Ross Byrne steps up for Leinster with his greatest day in blue

The out-half was superb in the 40-13 defeat of La Rochelle.

'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.

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

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...

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.

Honda hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026

Honda hopes it can one day be reunited with Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen after it moves its engine supply from Red Bull to Aston Martin for 2026.

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.

Verstappen: 'Not smart' to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend

Formula 1 world champion Max Verstappen thinks it was "not the smartest thing" to hold a sprint event at this weekend's Chinese Grand Prix, which returns after a five-year absence.

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.

'The Leinster championship is a shambles' - Meath boss O'Rourke

Dessie Farrell, meanwhile, is ‘blue in the face’ calling for a review of competition structures.

How did Stephen Cluxton's Dublin comeback go?

‘A mixed bag,’ as Dessie Farrell said.

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

Games against the Bulls and the Lions await Munster.

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

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

Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japanese GP bill

Suzuka chiefs say the circuit would be keen to revisit the idea of adding Super Formula to the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix schedule in 2025.

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...

'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.

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.

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...

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 […]

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.

'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.

'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.

Horner has learned “not to listen” to Wolff over F1 title claim

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he has learned “not to listen too much” to Toto Wolff after his rival said this year’s Formula 1 title battle was already over.

How Ireland’s ‘British’ style belatedly caught England off guard

Megan Campbell’s second-half introduction suddenly gave the hosts impetus in a game that was passing them by.

The eye-watering amount Max Holloway won at UFC 300

While the headliners of UFC 300 were Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill, it was Max Holloway's fight with Justin Gaethje that stole the show - and earned Holloway an eye-watering sum of money in bonuses. UFC 300 took place on April 13 in Nevada, Texas with a star studded lineup and to mark it, president of UFC Dana White announced fight bonuses would ra...

‘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...

Nike unveils 2024 Olympic uniforms ahead of Paris games

Nike unveiled their new 2024 Olympic uniforms for various countries ahead of the games in Paris.

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...

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...

‘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...

Leinster set for Saturday showdown in Croke Park with Northampton

The game will be held at 5.30pm on Saturday 4 May.

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.

Will Connors and Jacques Nienaber make their defensive mark when it matters

Will Connors has played a combined 98 minutes in his two Champions Cup appearances this season. On each occasion against La Rochelle, he featured for 49 minutes, making eight tackles in last December’s 16-9 pool win at Stade Marcel-Deflandre and seven in Saturday’s 40-13 quarter-final victory over the defending champions at the Aviva Stadium. Despi...

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.

Turner's Cross closure sees upcoming Cork City fixtures reversed

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

Toyota to field Ogier and Rovanpera in WRC Portugal line-up

Toyota will field four factory World Rally Championship entries in Portugal with part-time drivers Kalle Rovanpera and Sebastien Ogier set to compete.

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.

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.

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.

EPCR lower ticket prices for Leinster's Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park

Tickets for the 4 May clash with Northampton Saints will range from €18-€90.

Hugo Keenan out for Leinster's Lions clash with hip injury

Ross Byrne to be assessed for ‘minor leg injury’ this week.