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'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.


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.


Shaqiri free-kick enough for Switzerland to beat limited Ireland

Ireland’s old problems were on show in a 1-0 defeat.


The Masters: Tee times, what TV channel and all you need to know

The first major of the golf season gets underway in April as the world’s best gather for The Masters. Here’s all you need to know about the event. Where and when is it on? As ever, the tournament takes place at at Augusta National in Georgia. This year’s edition starts on Thursday April 11 and will finish on Sunday April 14. Where can I watch it? S...


'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.


'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.


Connacht coach John Muldoon sheds light on absence of key duo Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham

Connacht assistant coach John Muldoon has shed some light on why Irish internationals Bundee Aki and Finlay Bealham are not training with the province this week or playing against Benetton in a crunch URC clash on Saturday. Most Irish internationals returned to training with their provinces on Monday, including Leinster’s Robbie Henshaw who was mar...


‘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...


Southgate talks Bellingham's late equaliser, and praises Mainoo

Gareth Southgate disects England's 2-2 draw with Belgium, discussing his thoughts around the final Euros squad, Jude Bellingham's impact with his late equaliser, and offering praise to 18-year-old Kobbie Mainoo on his first England start


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.


'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.


Munster's Jager out for weeks rather than months, with Wycherley poised for quicker return

Forwards coach Andy Kyriacou has dispelled fears that both men would miss the rest of the season after respective knee operations.


‘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...


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 ...


'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.


‘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...


Patrick Curran and Conal Keenan make ‘West’ field by torchlight after play-off

Torches and mobile phone lights were the order of the day as Edmonstown’s Patrick Curran parred the 22nd in total darkness to complete the qualifiers for the 101st West of Ireland Championship at County Sligo Golf Club. Fermoy’s Eoghan McCarthy topped the pre-qualifier on an arctic day at Rosses Point, where ten players contested a play-off for the...


Jonathan Hill continues as FAI CEO following board meeting

Hill is thought to have lost the support of several board members, but a meeting today did not result in his immediate exit.


Sligo runner John McDermott (80) wins triple gold and sets new European record at European Masters

There was big celebrations for Sligo Athletic Club as 80-year-old John McDermott won triple gold, and set a new European record at the 2024 European Masters Athletics Indoor Championships in Poland. The Sligo AC man was competing in the M80 category and won triple gold in 400m, Pentathlon, 60m hurdles and bronze in M70 4x200m relay. John set a new ...


Jude Bellingham denies Belgium at the death as England secure draw at Wembley

Youri Tielemans punished first-half errors either side of Ivan Toney’s penalty, only for Bellingham to secure a 2-2 draw in stoppage time.


Tony Jacklin’s grandson looking forward to West of Ireland debut

Tony Jacklin never played the West of Ireland Championship, but his grandson is all set to tee it up in the 101st Connolly Motor Group-sponsored edition at Rosses Point this week. Sunningdale’s Freddy Dortmans (19), whose mother Tina was one of Jacklin’s three children from his first marriage to Belfast-born Vivien Murray, can’t wait to make his de...


F1 owner Liberty Media set to finalise purchase of MotoGP

Formula 1 owner Liberty Media intends to finalise its purchase of the MotoGP World Championship for a figure of around €4 billion.


Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Switzerland

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


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.


Alonso penalised for driving action in Russell incident in F1 Australian GP

Fernando Alonso has been penalised for changing his driving style in an “extraordinary” way during Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix but has escaped blame for triggering George Russell’s huge crash.


UFC star 'won't watch' Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight over fears for boxing legend

UFC star Tom Aspinall has spoken about the upcoming Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul fight, saying that he won’t be watching over fears for boxing legend Tyson. Tyson, who will be 58 by the time the fight is streamed on Netflix on July 20, is taking on Paul who is 30 years his junior. The fight is coming to Netflix pay-per-view and takes place at the 80,000...


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".


‘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...


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

Saturday night’s game carries huge significance.


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.


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

Croatia proved too strong for the Ireland U17s.


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.


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.


Wexford Senior camogie team book place in Division 1B league final

Wexford 4-15 Kerry 0-3 WEXFORD GOT the job done in St. Patrick’s Park, Enniscorthy on Saturday, defeating Kerry while resting several important players to book a spot in the Very National Camogie League Division 1B final. Colin Sunderland’s side came into the game in the knowledge that they couldn’t guarantee their final spot on their own, as they ...


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.


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.


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.


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

Former Davy Fitzgerald collaborator leaves Royals after poor league campaign.


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.


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.


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.


‘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...


Penalty heartbreak for Wales as Poland clinch Euros spot

Daniel James’ spot-kick was saved as Wales missed out on a third successive European Championship.


Dublin claim comfortable win over Westmeath in Leinster U20 football opener

Dublin’s Under-20 footballers were never troubled by Westmeath in Kinnegad in their first round robin game of the Leinster championship. Five different Dublin players kicked a point apiece to put them 0-5 to 0-0 ahead at the end of the opening quarter. A Brian Cooney free soon put Westmeath on the scoreboard, but a close-range goal from Karl Flynn ...


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.


'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.


'I think he will be in the running' - Captain Coleman backs O'Shea for Irish job

Momentum is gathering behind O’Shea’s candidacy – but the FAI insist he will not be given the job on a full-time basis.


'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.


Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador

Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has become an ambassador for the upcoming Miami Grand Prix.