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'He wants us to express ourselves' - The Clare supremo facing his native Kerry

Mark Fitzgerald is making his impact felt as Clare senior football manager.

2024-05-04T07:46:23Z

Verstappen surprised "terrible" lap was enough for Miami F1 sprint pole

Max Verstappen says he was surprised that his "terrible" SQ3 lap was enough to take a sprint pole at Formula 1's Miami Grand Prix.

2024-05-03T21:56:53Z

Leinster vs Northampton: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Champions Cup semi-final

Having seen off defending champions La Rochelle in the last round, Leinster face Premiership side Northampton in a Champions Cup semi-final this Saturday. The other last-four tie pits Toulouse against Harlequins, with the final taking place at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, May 25. Here’s everything you need to know about the match. Whe...

2024-05-02T14:49:53Z

'It's the fiercest derby of them all'

Ahead of tonight’s clash between Bohemians and Shamrock Rovers, League of Ireland legend Mark Rutherford recalls playing for both clubs.

2024-05-03T06:40:30Z

Luton keep survival hopes alive with 1-1 draw at home to Everton

Elijah Adebayo’s excellent first-half equaliser rescued a point after Dominic Calvert-Lewin converted from spot.

2024-05-03T21:27:53Z

State Man rises to occasion on another record-breaking day for Willie Mullins

Willie Mullins etched his place further into racing folklore as Grade One victories for State Man (2/7 favourite) and Ballyburn (1/5 favourite) saw the Closutton maestro become the winning-most trainer in Irish history. That saw Mullins (4,378 winners) edge past Dermot Weld, and the enormity of the achievement wasn’t lost on him in a season which a...

2024-05-04T01:35:41Z

Dundalk revival under King continues as they hold Shels to stalemate

Damien Duff’s side fail to make breakthrough at Oriel Park but maintain slender lead at top.

2024-05-03T21:12:49Z

It’s a sick obsession. It’s heart-breaking – James Lowe on his sometimes difficult relationship with the Champions Cup

James Lowe may have a Champions Cup winner’s medal in the cabinet, but the fact he wasn’t selected for the semi-final and final back in 2018 means he has long been determined to right a few wrongs. That motivation is also fuelled by having lost three finals since Bilbao when Lowe was left out of the match-day squad in favour of Jamison Gibson-Park ...

2024-05-04T01:35:34Z

Williams in talks with Newey about F1 reunion

Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles has said his team is in discussions with design legend Adrian Newey about trying to lure him back to the squad.

2024-05-03T16:10:54Z

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster

Jurgen Klopp vows never to watch TNT Sports again as Liverpool manager takes parting shot at broadcaster - Klopp offered ‘a little advice from an old man on the way out’ as he criticised the way TV companies schedule fixtures

2024-05-03T10:12:43Z

Jurgen Klopp attacks English football and 'overworked' Premier League

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp launched a lengthy attack on the state of English football after claiming the Premier League is 'overworked not overrated'.

2024-05-03T14:17:59Z

Christie Pattison’s strike guides Waterford past Sligo Rovers after game delayed by turf war

Christie Pattison's second-half strike was the difference as Waterford beat Sligo Rovers at The Showgrounds which sees the Blues move ahead of Rovers into seventh place in the table. The game got the go-ahead after it was delayed by 15 minutes as officials were unhappy that a patch of artificial turf used in the goalmouth. After it was pulled off, ...

2024-05-03T21:19:50Z

‘It makes it more of a level playing field’ – new Sport Ireland environmental chamber helping athletes prepare for Paris

There’s a little room in the heart of the Sport Ireland Institute that already feels like Paris in the middle of summer. The Olympics may still be three months away, but the heat is on already for those with a ticket to the biggest show in town. With that in mind, a new state-of-the-art environmental chamber has been in operation in recent weeks in...

2024-05-02T17:20:19Z

Wrexham confirm eight departures while partying in Las Vegas but James McClean will be with them in League One

Wrexham have confirmed the departure of a number of key figures as the club prepares for life in League One. Owned by American stars Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, the Welsh side secured back-to-back promotions by finishing second in League Two to return to the English third tier for the first time in 19 years. Another elevation is likely to lea...

2024-05-03T18:19:22Z

Sainz: No assurance of future Audi F1 seat amid Hulkenberg deal

Carlos Sainz says he has no “assurance” of a future Formula 1 seat with Audi but feels it “makes complete sense” for the manufacturer to have signed Nico Hulkenberg.

2024-05-03T09:40:00Z

Sligo gymnasts excel at the Nationals winning an array of medals

Yama Hara Gymnastics Club showcased their talent and determination as the team competed in the National Sports Arena in Blanchardstown for the highly anticipated GymStart National Floor and Vault Competition on April 13 and 14. With an impressive team of 47 talented gymnasts, they left an enduring mark on the competition, demonstrating their except...

2024-05-02T23:06:17Z

'It's a real privilege to be here. I hope we do it justice'

Leinster trained at Croke Park this morning ahead of tomorrow’s Champions Cup meeting with Northampton Saints.

2024-05-03T13:34:45Z

US Congressman asks if F1’s Andretti block is a “money grab”

The US Congress member spearheading the scrutiny of Liberty Media’s block on Andretti-GM’s Formula 1 bid has questioned the motives of the sport’s commercial rights holder.

2024-05-02T11:21:21Z

Why League of Ireland stars like Darragh Markey are a dying breed

With a finance degree and a full-time job, the experienced Drogheda United midfielder is coming into his prime at a time of great change.

2024-05-03T05:10:19Z

Sport Ireland break silence on Chinese doping scandal

It emerged almost two weeks ago that 23 Chinese swimmers failed a drugs test before the Tokyo Olympics, but were cleared to compete by Chinese authorities and WADA.

2024-05-03T05:10:17Z

Lee Chin's roaring form both a blessing and cause for alarm in Wexford

The Faythe Harriers star is hurling brilliantly at the moment but Wexford need more scoring outlets.

2024-05-04T08:01:19Z

Caoimhín Kelleher ‘better than David De Gea’ and linked with exit as Liverpool already have replacement in mind

Caoimhín Kelleher’s future at Liverpool will again be under the spotlight this summer, with the Ireland keeper needing to decide on his long-term future. Kelleher impressed during his run in the Liverpool first team this season, as he stepped in for the injured Alisson Becker and played a key role in the Carabao Cup final win against Chelsea at Wem...

2024-05-02T11:34:20Z

Mercedes shuts down early Antonelli F1 move: "It is not going to happen."

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed any suggestion that junior driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli is being lined up for a fast-track move into a Formula 1 seat.

2024-05-04T08:28:38Z

TNT and Sky 'have to become a partner of football again and not a squeezer' - Klopp

The outgoing Liverpool manager took a swipe at broadcasters, the Premier League, administrators and Fifa.

2024-05-03T11:11:14Z

Brown: Newey won't be last domino to fall at Red Bull F1 team

McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown says he expects Adrian Newey won't be the last domino to fall at Red Bull due to the team's power games.

2024-05-03T20:11:35Z

Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

There’s lots for fans to enjoy this weekend.

2024-05-03T06:03:51Z

Mixed morning leaves Ireland Men and Women needing wins at Singapore Sevens

Ireland Men are second in the overall series standings ahead of the Grand Final in Madrid later this month.

2024-05-03T15:34:54Z

Prince William watches Aston Villa take on Olympiacos

Prince William looked delighted as he took his place in one of the executive boxes at Villa Park on Thursday evening for Aston Villa's Europa Conference League semi-final clash.

2024-05-02T20:16:52Z

Goal-hungry Fitzgibbon Cup star on course for a major role in Waterford resurgence

Mikey Kiely was instrumental in Waterford’s win over Cork and could have a big say as the round-robin series progresses.

2024-05-02T16:09:55Z

The 24 Heures Motos Drew A Massive Crowd at Le Mans

More than 78,000 people camped out to watch the opening round of the 2024 FIM Endurance World Championship.

2024-05-02T11:55:44Z

‘Will Connors is incredibly unlucky’ – Leo Cullen explains key selection calls for Leinster’s Croke Park clash

Leo Cullen says the decision to leave Will Connors out of his matchday 23 for tomorrow’s Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints was a difficult one. The Kildare native starred in the quarter-final win over La Rochelle, but misses out entirely as the coach recalls Josh van der Flier to his starting XV and goes for a 5/3 split of forward...

2024-05-03T12:48:30Z

Ireland defender Richard Keogh announces retirement

Keogh has called time on his 20-year playing career.

2024-05-03T13:56:40Z

Stuart Bingham and Jak Jones battle it out in tense World Championship semi-final

The pair are level 8-8.

2024-05-03T21:43:22Z

Norris: Miami sprint qualifying tumble down to "pushing too hard"

Lando Norris says his tumble from dominating sprint qualifying at Formula 1’s Miami Grand Prix to finishing SQ3 just ninth was because he “pushed too hard” early on his final lap.

2024-05-03T22:26:52Z

Relaxed Northampton Saints try their hand at hurling as they get to grips with Croke Park

The Northampton Saints players opted to trade in their rugby balls for sliotars and Gaelic footballs at Croke Park this afternoon as they got a feel of what Croke Park has to offer tomorrow. The English club didn’t do a full training session on Jones’ Road, instead coming out for a walk through and trying their hand at the sports normally associate...

2024-05-03T16:34:07Z

F1 Miami GP sprint race and qualifying - Start time, how to watch & more

Formula 1’s sprint race format changes get its second outing of 2024 at the Miami Grand Prix. Here’s how and when to watch the sprint race and grand prix qualifying.

2024-05-03T23:12:08Z

'Everyone understands the history of what Croke Park represents to the Irish people'

Leinster’s James Lowe looks ahead to today’s Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton Saints.

2024-05-04T06:22:26Z

Butler hat-trick halts Cork's winning run and sees Tipp close in on Munster U20 final

The reigning All-Ireland champions entered with nine victories but found themselves on the end of an 11-point loss.

2024-05-03T20:29:25Z

£12,000 for a ticket to see Scotland's opening game at the Euros!

Watching Scotland play at a major tournament has been a rare treat over the past three decades. But Scotland tickets for their Euro opening match are being offered by resale companies for £12,000

2024-05-03T21:35:46Z

'You can't get consumed by the idea of this big stadium with all this history'

Leinster hooker Dan Sheehan looks ahead to tomorrow’s Champions Cup semi-final date with Northampton Saints.

2024-05-03T06:03:26Z

Van der Flier and Molony start for Leinster against Northampton

Saints captain Lewis Ludlam misses out for the visitors.

2024-05-03T11:19:16Z

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone

Jurgen Klopp reveals exactly how Liverpool are set up for success once he’s gone - Klopp will leave Liverpool at the end of the season but is confident his project won’t die once Arne Slot takes over

2024-05-03T21:44:39Z

Excitement rising for the first ever Kerry FC-Cork City derby in the Kingdom

All good things come to an end, what goes up must come down, you can only escape the certainty of mathematics for so long, eventually there will be a reversion to the mean. For Kerry FC after an unprecedented run of eight games unbeaten – seven in the league – during which they took their first ever win on home soil, a run of defeats was always lik...

2024-05-02T13:04:36Z

Shamrock Rovers left frustrated by dogged Bohemians

Filip Piszczek had put his side ahead in the first half but Celtic loanee Johnny Kenny responded.

2024-05-03T20:57:50Z

'He can cut you in half with a sentence' - Lasting impact of Liverpool's new boss

Shamrock Rovers midfielder Jack Byrne recalls the emergence of Arne Slot from their time together at SC Cambuur.

2024-05-02T18:08:34Z

Where now for Tipperary as Liam Cahill heads for grudge match with Davy Fitz

Gone out of the Munster championship by the middle of May? That’s the situation facing Cork and possibly Tipperary before they meet in Semple.

2024-05-02T16:09:58Z

Leinster must summon a performance to match the occasion in Croke Park

The pressure is all on the province as Northampton Saints look to spoil the party in Dublin.

2024-05-04T05:07:16Z

Derry's momentum halted as Galway dig in for draw

Galway United are now unbeaten in five games.

2024-05-03T20:57:47Z

Cork City maintain lead at top while Wexford throw away two-goal lead

Athlone Town fight back for draw as Cobh Ramblers, Finn Harps and UCD also claim victories.

2024-05-03T21:12:48Z

'When I'm smiling and happy, that's when I play my best rugby'

Simon Zebo breaks down some of his big plays for Munster in South Africa.

2024-05-02T14:32:44Z

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