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Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" in wake of Australia F1 penalty

Aston Martin team boss Mike Krack says Fernando Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" in the wake of his penalty in Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix for "potentially dangerous driving".


Non-contact sports you need to try

Are you the competitive type but not so keen on full-contact team sports? Well, there are plenty on non-contact sporting disciplines to consider. Non-contact sports are those where participants compete alternately in lanes or are physically separated during an event or competition—so you can be the best while detached from the rest! But what are some of the most popular non-contact sports? Click through and check out the competitions where participants should have no possible means of impact.


‘Open door’ to Leinster rugby team playing at other provincial venues – they just have to ask

Leinster Rugby would be pushing an “open door” if they were to seek other GAA venues in the province to play some of their games while the RDS is being redeveloped. The GAA’s Central Council gave clearance over the weekend to play some Leinster games in Croke Park later this year if necessary – a Champions Cup semi-final in early May should they pr...


All-Ireland winning coach departs Meath set-up before Joe McDonagh Cup campaign

Former Davy Fitzgerald collaborator leaves Royals after poor league campaign.


'I can't speak highly enough of him, he's class' - Collins on O'Shea

Tonight’s 1-0 defeat to Switzerland was ‘genuinely very frustrating,’ Ireland defender says.


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.


‘The main attraction ... is the opportunity to play in Croke Park’ – Andy Moran on why the Division 4 final matters

​Andy Moran played in Croke Park probably more times than he cares to remember. Some great days... and plenty of painful ones, too. But this Saturday comes a first – his maiden voyage to GAA headquarters as manager, two-and-a-half seasons into his Leitrim adventure. He may have played countless times in Croker – including six All-Ireland SFC finals...


Who is better placed in the Munster hurling pecking order: Tipperary or Cork?

While Cork started the League on a bum note and ended on a high, Tipp started on a high and ended on a bum note.


Scotland and Edinburgh prop WP Nel to hang boots up at end of season

Nel, 37, has racked up 61 international caps and 200 appearances for the capital club.


'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.


'There was a time last year when I was really, really not enjoying rugby'

Munster’s departing out-half Joey Carbery says the opportunity for a fresh start in France was too good to turn down.


Peamount goalkeeper a thorn in Boyne Rovers’ side

Boyne Rovers returned to action on Sunday after a two-week absence and Alan Connor’s side were beaten by promotion-chasing Peamount United. The 4-1 scoreline in some ways flattered the visitors as goals 60 seconds either side of the half-time break were Rovers’ undoing. The Drogheda side have had a habit of conceding early goals, but Connor’s men w...


Stella: Red Bull didn’t enjoy F1 tyre advantage at high-graining Melbourne

Red Bull “did not enjoy any advantage” with its tyres in the 2024 Australian Grand Prix, unlike previous races this season, according to McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella.


'I've seen a massive step up from the first week I was here. I can see the progress'

Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher reflects on an encouraging start to the 2024 Women’s Six Nations.


English refereeing chiefs apologise after controversial TMO/commentary mix-up

The officiating body has denied that TMO Stuart Terheege’s decision was influenced by co-commentator Austin Healey.


What people don't like to admit about the Ireland managerial search

126 days on from Stephen Kenny’s departure, fans are still no closer to knowing the identity of his successor.


'There is something ethically wrong about that - have we got the competitions right?'

Saturday night’s game carries huge significance.


Bray Wanderers boss Ian Ryan looking at positives after draw with Longford Town

How different might Ian Ryan’s mood have been had it not been for Thomas Morgan? We will never know but we do know that the young attacker’s 104th minute leveller bailed Bray out of a third home league defeat on the spin. For the first time in the Seagulls’ opening six league matches; they conceded less than two goals. Despite flirting so dangerous...


Don’t leave Division 3 champions in limbo about All-Ireland spot – Connacht Council CEO John Prenty

The NFL Division 3 winners should be guaranteed a place in the All-Ireland series, according to a top GAA official. Speaking at the launch of the province’s football championship, Connacht Council CEO John Prenty believes it is unfair that the winners of Saturday’s Down/Westmeath decider will be left in limbo, still uncertain if they will end up in...


Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has been handed a three-place grid drop for impeding Nico Hulkenberg in qualifying for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix.


Ireland U17 team end Euro qualifiers with defeat, U19 side claim 3-1 friendly win

Croatia proved too strong for the Ireland U17s.


Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Switzerland

John O’Shea was in charge for the second game of his interim spell.


Sauber F1 team fined €5000 after pitstop woes continue in Australia

The Sauber Formula 1 team has been fined €5000 and suffered another disastrous pitstop in a separate incident at the Australian Grand Prix.


Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock

Daniel Ricciardo insists that he won’t let himself be distracted by “negative stuff” in the paddock amid talk about his future at the RB Formula 1 team.


'I didn’t really have time to think... I was just thrown in. It was a massively special day'

Jordan Larmour still has ambitions of recreating the feeling from his first Ireland start since 2021.


Conor Bradley nets winner for Northern Ireland at Hampden Park

Scotland are winless in seven after a dismal performance against Michael O’Neill’s men.


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.


'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.


Ocon: Visor tear-off cost likely points finish to Alpine F1 team

Esteban Ocon believes that he was in contention for a top 10 finish in the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix before a visor tear-off triggered an unplanned pitstop.


‘You’re only in the team because of your Da!’ – Dublin’s Cormac Costello on his father, parenthood and cricket

The hype train is already ramping up around the Dublin footballers, given the blistering football they have played throughout this year’s league campaign, but Dublin attacker Cormac Costello is blissfully unaware of it. Renowned pundit Joe Brolly even wants to hand Sam Maguire to the Dubs right now, having already taken credit for the shift in thei...


‘I rated myself higher than I thought I was being treated’ – Joey Carbery on why he is leaving Irish rugby

As Joey Carbery takes his seat in a room on the top floor of Munster’s high performance centre in Limerick, it’s impossible to avoid the sense that he is a man at peace. For the last number of years, he has battled his mind and body to such an extent that only he knows how dark things must have become. Then came a chink of light by way of a fresh s...


Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike "not working"

Miguel Oliveira says he has only managed to make “baby steps” in MotoGP this year, as the 2024 Aprilia RS-GP has ‘not been working’ for him.


Wolff: Mercedes F1 relationship with Verstappen "needs to happen at a certain stage"

Toto Wolff reckons a relationship between Mercedes and Max Verstappen “needs to happen at a certain stage” and the Red Bull driver is ‘number one pick’ to replace Lewis Hamilton.


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...


Mike Tyson criticised for selling cannabis sweets in shape of Evander Holyfield’s ear

Mike Tyson has been criticised after he began selling a range of cannabis sweets shaped like Evander Holyfield’s ear, part of which he infamously bit off during a boxing title fight. The former world heavyweight champion’s products, which are marketed as “Mike Bites”, reference a clash between the pair in 1997. Tyson had become enraged with what he...


'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.


No joy for Kerry as Mark O’Connor signs new AFL deal with Geelong

Mark O’Connor is unlikely to feature in a Kerry jersey anytime soon after it was announced that he had signed a new deal with Geelong that will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2026. One of the brightest prospects the Kingdom have produced in recent times, winning All-Ireland minor titles in 2014 and 2015, the latter as captain, O’Con...


‘It will basically be Test match intensity’ – Rónan Kelleher admits Leinster have unfinished business against Bulls

After helping Ireland to back-to-back Six Nations crowns, it’s back to Leinster duty for Rónan Kelleher, whose eyes are on the “unfinished business” his province have in Europe. Leo Cullen’s men host Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup on Saturday week for a place in the last eight but up first is a URC clash with the Bulls. Having lost back-to-b...


'We know there is a lot of unfinished business here, so everyone is champing at the bit'

After finishing the last two seasons empty-handed, Ronan Kelleher and his Leinster team-mates are determined to bring silverware back to the province.


Aston Villa's Anna Patten named in Ireland squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers

Injury rules out Sinead Farrelly, Jamie Finn and Tara O’Hanlon for games against France and England.


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...


Mayo come from behind to beat Galway, Potter's last-gasp point sees Tyrone past Derry

Mayo had 11 individual scorers in a 0-16 to 2-6 win against Galway at MacHale Park.


‘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...


Steph Houghton trains with England team mates ahead of World Cup

Steph Houghton trains with England team mates ahead of the women's World Cup, Georgia Stanway, Beth England, Hannah Hampton and Ella Toone were also training.


Sports stars with surprising hidden talents

Did you know there's a world-champion martial artist who has mastered a surprisingly delicate thousand-year-old craft? Or a basketball legend who was once a world-class baton twirler? They may seem like odd hobbies for these athletes, but many sports stars have hidden talents that would surprise you. When you make it to the very top in one discipline, you learn how to hone a skill with the utmost commitment. Intrigued? Click through the gallery to discover the unique talents of the most famous faces in sports.


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 ...


Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations

Former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner feels it was "wrong" by the squad to massively downplay its expectations for the Formula 1 2024 season.


Armagh v Donegal: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The 2024 National Football League concludes this weekend with Armagh taking on Donegal in the Division Two final. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Croke Park in Dublin with a 1.45pm throw-in on Easter Sunday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on TG4. It will also b...


'That’s a wait and see job' - O'Shea in the dark with the rest of us about FAI's managerial search

There is gathering doubt that the FAI have yet struck a deal with the incoming boss, with the FAI president saying the process has been ‘narrowed.’


Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit set to sign €800k contract with Super Bowl champions after making NFL switch

Louis Rees-Zammit is set to begin life in the National Football League (NFL) with the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions. Rees-Zammit made a stunning switch from rugby union in January just weeks before the Six Nations began to pursue his “dream” of playing American football. The 23-year-old, who scored 14 tries for Wales during ...