Rugby League

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...

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.

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...

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

Games against the Bulls and the Lions await Munster.

‘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...

'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.

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.

'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.

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.

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.

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.

Bath confirm signing of Ross Molony from Leinster

‘True professional’ pens three-year deal.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

'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.

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 […]

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 did Stephen Cluxton's Dublin comeback go?

‘A mixed bag,’ as Dessie Farrell said.

Turner's Cross closure sees upcoming Cork City fixtures reversed

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

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.

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.

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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.

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...

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.

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

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

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 ...

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’.

‘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...

'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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal to 'stand up and be counted' after Aston Villa blow

Mikel Arteta has told his Arsenal players to "stand up and be counted" after their Premier League title bid took a hit with defeat to Aston Villa.

'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.

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.

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.

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...

Kildare squeak into Leinster semi-final after last-gasp point sees off Wicklow

Jack Sargent’s late, late fisted point snatched a dramatic victory for 14-man Kildare over Wicklow in a pulsating Leinster Senior football championship quarter-final in Laois Hire O’Moore Park in Portlaoise. It was an ending for the ages. Seconds before Sargent’s match-winning score for Glenn Ryan’s Lilywhite side, Wicklow’s Matt Nolan sent the bal...

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...

Krack: Aston Martin F1 team no longer in “no-man’s land”

Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal Mike Krack says that the Silverstone outfit is no longer “in no-man’s land” and can run in the leading group in races.

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.

'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.