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'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.

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...

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.

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

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

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...

Who is Nicole Lynn, sports super agent?

Pat Spillane’s verdict on Sunday’s big GAA showdowns

Dublin v Meath Croke Park, 4:30pm I could regale you with stories of the glory days of their great championship clashes and how close and competitive those matches were. I could remind you that Meath were the last team to beat Dublin in the Leinster Championship, but if I continued in this vein, you’d know I was stringing you along and trying to bu...

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.

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 […]

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

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.

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.

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.

Emotion of Klopp's exit helps explain Liverpool's season-ruining misses

Liverpool’s attack has become riddled with anxiety – it’s difficult to separate that fact from Klopp’s decision to leave.

'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.

MotoGP Americas GP: Full Moto2 and Moto3 race results

Sergio Garcia scored a first Moto2 win for himself and MT Helmets – MSI, as David Alonso dominated the Moto3 race at the MotoGP Americas Grand Prix.

Hamilton: MotoGP and F1 shared events would be “epic”

Lewis Hamilton says it would be “epic” if Formula 1 and MotoGP could have joint race weekends because of the two championships now sharing ownership links under Liberty Media.

‘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 don’t really know what to say’ – Rory McIlroy reflects on disappointing Masters bid

Rory McIlroy insists it’s not yet time to go back to the drawing board to rebuild his swing after yet another disappointing week at the Masters. The four-time major champion admitted he lacked the “control” required to survive Friday’s high winds and needs to figure out how to recapture his “freewheeling” form. The Co Down man (34) missed more than...

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...

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.

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 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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

'I am upset': Mauricio Pochettino adresses bizarre penalty issue

'I am upset': Pochettino adresses bizarre penalty issue during Chelsea-Everton game. The Argentine coach said he was upset with the whole situation when Chelsea players argued over who would be taking the penalty during Chelsea's game against Everton

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.

6 senior games live on TV and streaming - this week's GAA schedule

A huge weekend of action is in store.

Turner's Cross closure sees upcoming Cork City fixtures reversed

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

Is it all but over for Erik ten Hag?

The manager walked out of a press conference following the 2-2 draw with Bournemouth on Saturday.

Another tough round for Tiger as Woods falls to 60th place at the Masters

The member in the green jacket said he’d see his friends later. “I’m waiting for the man,” he said and stood to the side outside the Trophy Room, the main exit from the Augusta National clubhouse. A camera crew stood at the ready and a few minutes later the door opened and Tiger Woods burst out into the dappled sunshine and made a determined beelin...

Tipperary end 20-year wait for league glory as Blair fires winner against Galway

The Drom-Inch star Eimear McGrath converted eight frees for Tipperary.

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...

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.

The most influential female athletes of all time

Throughout the history of sports, women have broken down barriers, overcome obstacles, and achieved extraordinary feats. From sports pioneers to record-breaking performances, in this gallery you'll find a list of some of the most successful women in sports, and indeed the world. You might not have heard about all of them, but you definitely should. So click through and celebrate the achievements of these inspirational sportswomen.

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

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

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...

Lions v Leinster: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Leinster are heading to South Africa as they return to URC action with a clash against Lions 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 Ellis Park in Johannesburg with a 2.00pm Irish time kick-off. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 and Premie...

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...

Having conquered La Rochelle, Leinster can now make this a season to savour

Leo Cullen’s team are heading to Croke Park for a Champions Cup semi-final next month.

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.

Dominant, clinical and Tigeresque - Welcome to the Scottie Scheffler era

Nobody could live with Scheffler as he kicked for home on the back nine – and he arguably won without his A game.

‘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.

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...

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

Games against the Bulls and the Lions await Munster.

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.

How did Stephen Cluxton's Dublin comeback go?

‘A mixed bag,’ as Dessie Farrell said.