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Lions great Tony O'Reilly dies aged 88

The young Dubliner set the rugby world alight in the 1950s.

2024-05-18T21:12:59Z

Alan Connolly leads Rebel rising on a ‘dark day for Tipperary hurling’

There’s a yarn about the 1990 Munster football final in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, the pinnacle of a brief but sweet chapter of Cork dominance over their neighbouring oppressors, Kerry. Late on, with Cork putting the exclamation marks on a sickly 15-point win, Kerry supporters began to stream out; partly to beat the traffic, partly to avoid the dregs of the...

2024-05-20T06:43:14Z

Horner: Verstappen a "racing machine" after unique F1 and sim race double

Red Bull's Christian Horner called Max Verstappen a "racing machine" after the Dutchman won Formula 1's Imola Grand Prix and the Nurburgring 24 Hours sim race on the same day.

2024-05-20T07:41:11Z

Alan Connolly hits hat-trick as Cork blow Tipperary away in Munster massacre

Cork live. Tipperary’s summer is over. There were 43,972 in Semple Stadium this afternoon to take in the latest instalment of Munster’s quintessential rivalry. The sun shone. Everything was on the line. It was like the olden days again. Nobody came away short-changed either. Even the Tipp fans who slumped away early had some closure, however much i...

2024-05-19T16:55:54Z

Ange Postecoglou looking to push on after Tottenham finish fifth

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou says a fifth-placed finish in the Premier League is a good achievement in his first season but insisted he has "lofty ambitions". Spurs confirmed their place in next season's Europa League with a 3-0 win at relegated Sheffield United on the final day of the season. Dejan Kulusevski's double and Pedro Porro's strike ensured they finished above Chelsea.

2024-05-20T01:40:33Z

'I have never felt professionally that special before in my entire life'

Joe Hart received a huge ovation from the Parkhead crowd after being taken off late on in the win over St Mirren.

2024-05-19T11:07:46Z

Praise for Cooney: 'His goalkicking has been incredible for a number of years'

A relieved Richie Murphy praised the player’s coolness under pressure.

2024-05-19T10:45:12Z

Lions trounce Glasgow in result with significant implications for Irish provinces

With Glasgow knocked down to third, Munster will now seal at least a top-two finish if they beat Ulster in two weeks’ time.

2024-05-18T17:27:25Z

Rory McIlroy looks to the positives after missing out on Major glory at PGA Championship

Rory McIlroy feels upbeat about his chances of being ready for the US Open after a closing 67 left him just outside the top 10 in the PGA Championship at Valhalla. In a week that began with the shock announcement of his decision to file for divorce from his wife of seven years, Erica Stoll, the world number was left to rue a quiet Friday and his fa...

2024-05-19T22:11:47Z

Cork break Munster round robin scoring record with 18-point trouncing of Tipperary

Third hat-trick in two months for Alan Connolly as Rebels send out flares of ambition in Semple.

2024-05-19T18:07:03Z

Aaron Connolly on look-out for new club after Hull City decide not to keep him after Liam Rosenior sacking

Aaron Connolly is looking for a new club after Hull City confirmed that his contract is not being renewed. The Galwegian did score eight goals in the Championship this season, but his last start was in January with early momentum tapering off. Hull are in a state of confusion with manager Liam Rosenior shown the door, even though he was praised for...

2024-05-18T21:02:35Z

Davy Fitzgerald in referee confrontation as Clare edge home

Clare have moved a step closer to reaching a third Munster senior hurling final in as many seasons after edging past Waterford.

2024-05-19T16:06:39Z

'That is probably the worst experience I have had as a football manager'

Ange Postecoglou got ‘in cold sweats’ thinking about people questioning his integrity in City loss.

2024-05-17T15:30:28Z

McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 Imola GP

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in Imola.

2024-05-19T16:08:32Z

Clare edge Waterford in another Munster epic, Cork hammer sorry Tipperary

A round-up of today’s major hurling action.

2024-05-19T18:24:10Z

Leo Cullen frustrated as Leinster's chances of top-two finish diminish

The coach refused to take issue with his side turning down their 68th minute kickable penalty when leading by a point.

2024-05-19T10:30:10Z

The Gypsy King Tyson Fury insists he beat Usyk despite losing by split decision

The Gypsy King lost on a split decision to Oleksandr Usyk as the Ukrainian became the undisputed heavyweight world champion, but Tyson Fury is insisting he should have won the fight.

2024-05-20T07:58:50Z

‘Arne Slot!’ Jurgen Klopp chants successor’s name after final game as Liverpool manager

‘Arne Slot!’ Jurgen Klopp chants successor’s name after final game as Liverpool manager - Klopp’s replacement is expected to be confirmed next week

2024-05-19T18:32:33Z

Wexford hurlers cruise past Carlow to set up a ‘Super Sunday’ in the Leinster Championship

The Leinster Championship will have its own Super Sunday next weekend after Wexford’s facile win over Carlow ensured everything will be up for grabs going into the final day. Keith Rossiter’s men put Carlow away with the minimum of fuss, meaning they stand on five points alongside Dublin and Galway, with Kilkenny one ahead on six. Wexford play the ...

2024-05-19T16:10:48Z

Kerry denied All-Ireland Under-20 title by rampant Red Hand as Clarke Cup goes north to Tyrone

ALL-IRELAND UNDER-20 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL Tyrone 1-20 Kerry 1-14 The 16-year famine will extend to 17 after Kerry came up short in their quest for a first All-Ireland U-20 title since 2008, with the Kingdom really having no answer to as powerful a Tyrone team and performance as has been seen at this age grade for some time. Luke Crowley’s go...

2024-05-19T14:25:29Z

Man United win but end with worst-ever Premier League finish, Luton's relegation confirmed

Spurs and Chelsea sealed European football on the final day of the 2023/24 season

2024-05-19T17:38:57Z

Cacace celebrates after shock knock-out win over Cordina

The Belfast underdog delivered a brutal performance, dropping the Welshman in the third as Cordina struggled. Cacace, 35, continued to dominate the rounds with power punches before the referee halted the contest following a flurry of shots.

2024-05-19T00:28:15Z

Galway boss Pádraic Joyce blasts ‘nasty’ stamp on Damien Comer as Tribes eye Croke Park for Armagh clash

Galway manager Pádraic Joyce has revealed that they'll be looking to play their final All-Ireland SFC group game against Armagh next month in Croke Park. The Connacht champions took a significant step towards topping Group One when they beat league champions Derry in Salthill this evening, a game shaped by the dismissal after 20 minutes of Derry's ...

2024-05-19T11:24:59Z

Can Davy Fitz raise his war-weary Déise to face the champs after their fightback in Clare came to nought?

After the chaos and the controversy, some perspective on a scorching hot day in Ennis where the temperatures soared even higher after the final whistle. Waterford are still in the championship, but the road to qualification is now a lot bumpier after Mark Rodgers’ 75th-minute ‘65’ rendered their second-half fightback all for nothing. If Davy Fitzge...

2024-05-20T06:43:14Z

Klopp 'loves' Liverpool FC but will take time to rest as 'empty'

Jurgen Klopp takes his last press conference as Liverpool manager and says it has been a wonderful last nine years but will take time to rest and recover.

2024-05-20T02:17:33Z

URC – the state of play: Leinster’s Croke Park dreams fade as Munster unlikely to take home knockouts to Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Munster were the big winners from the URC weekend, and having travelled to Scotland, Dublin and South Africa en route to their title win last season, they can retain their crown without leaving their own borders this time around. A victory of any kind against Ulster at Thomond Park on Saturday week would be enough for Graham Rowntree’s men to top t...

2024-05-19T11:55:04Z

Brighton boss Roberto De Zerbi to leave after last game of season

The Italian led Brighton to their highest ever top-flight finish when they came sixth in 2022-23.

2024-05-18T15:04:28Z

Irish involvement in Premier League shows big increase - but it may not last

The 23/24 season was a much better story from an Irish point of view – but several of the most active players suffered relegation.

2024-05-19T19:24:10Z

Klitschko and Shevchenko laud 'historical' win for Ukrainian Usyk

Usyk, who hails from Ukraine, was crowned the undisputed heavyweight champion of the world after a gruelling battle in Saudi Arabia on Saturday night. Two judges scored the bout 115-113 and 114-113 in Usyk's favour.

2024-05-19T01:13:23Z

What has changed for Toulouse since last year's loss to Leinster?

Blair Kinghorn joined in December, while 21-year-old centre Paul Costes has broken into the team.

2024-05-19T10:30:20Z

Shane Lowry upbeat despite US PGA disappointment: ‘I fought my nuts off today — but that’s golf’

Shane Lowry insisted there will be no “doom and gloom” when he reflects on his US PGA challenge and the initial disappointment of his tie for sixth at Valhalla. Twenty-four hours after dragging himself into contention by matching the lowest round in major history with a stunning 62, the Offaly man ended up seven shots behind wire-to-wire winner Xan...

2024-05-20T06:43:13Z

As it happened: Shane Lowry in contention on final day as Morikawa and Schauffele share PGA Championship lead

It was a dramatic round three of the PGA Championship at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. Offaly’s Shane Lowry is the man of the moment with a stunning round of 62 as he challenges joint leaders Xander Schauffele and Collin Morikawa. Here’s how the action unfolded. Get ahead of the day with the morning headlines at 7.30am and Fionnán She...

2024-05-18T17:31:58Z

Geelong AFL prospect McElholm with 0-7 as Tyrone grab another U20 title

Red Hands now move to third in the All-Ireland U20 roll of honour.

2024-05-19T13:51:16Z

Dublin’s hopes broken by Eoin Cody’s saving grace as Kilkenny get back on track

Eoin Cody’s late goal proved the difference as Kilkenny got their Leinster SHC campaign back on track, but not without surviving an almighty fright from Dublin in Parnell Park. Dublin put themselves in a great position to get their first championship victory over the Cats since 2013 when Brian Hayes’ goal fired them into a three-point lead in the 5...

2024-05-18T19:32:19Z

F1 Imola Grand Prix – Start time, starting grid, how to watch, & more

Max Verstappen will start from pole position after topping qualifying for the Formula 1 Imola Grand Prix. Here's how and when you can watch the race.

2024-05-18T16:49:33Z

Tipperary and Cork bosses face their season defining moment at Semple sellout

A crucial clash in Thurles today at 4pm in the Munster senior hurling championship.

2024-05-19T13:51:17Z

Cork make their hurling public fall in love with them all over again

The Great Entertainers could still go out of the Munster championship next weekend, but what a travesty that would be as they inflict a filleting on Tipperary.

2024-05-19T18:22:00Z

‘It’s quite nice after a few difficult years’ – Sam Bennett takes fourth stage win to wrap up overall honours in Dunkirk

Sam Bennett became only the second Irishman to win the prestigious Four Days of Dunkirk stage race when he sprinted to his fourth stage victory at the end of the six-day race in France today. Bennett edged out Sasha Weemaes (Bingoal), Pascal Ackermann (Israel-Premier Tech) and the rest of a heaving peloton to claim his fourth win of the week after ...

2024-05-19T16:40:51Z

Kerry always in control against lacklustre Monaghan

Kingdom were 0-15 to 0-2 ahead at half-time.

2024-05-18T16:47:47Z

Returning duo – James Ryan and Hugo Keenan – make selection conundrums trickier for Leo Cullen

After 10 weeks of rehabbing his torn bicep, James Ryan could take solace from the fact he was able to put his hand up for Champions Cup selection on Saturday night. The result didn’t go his way, but if Leo Cullen wanted solace on the team bus home it was there in the form of the 80 minutes his co-captain and Hugo Keenan put in at Ravenhill. Leinste...