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Gavin Coombes strikes as Munster get job done with bonus point in the bank

The tedium of the long flight home for Munster will have been broken by the flashes of satisfaction from a job well done. A sixth win in a row in this competition and a first-ever success in Johannesburg. The Lions were surprisingly poor in lots of areas here but they are a far better side than their league table position suggests. This was a great...

2024-04-27T18:05:43Z

Five key players that inspired Leicester’s immediate return to Premier League

Five key players that inspired Leicester’s immediate return to Premier League - It has been a brilliant season for the Foxes under Enzo Maresca

2024-04-26T23:32:08Z

Kieran McGeeney knows Armagh’s Ulster final opponents ‘won’t be shaking in their boots’ after semi display

After watching his side fall over the line against underdogs Down, Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney suggested that the winners of tomorrow’s second semi-final between Tyrone and Donegal will not "be shaking in their boots after watching that". However, he insisted that because it was the Ulster Championship, he wasn’t surprised by Down’s heroic chall...

2024-04-27T21:51:13Z

Billy Scannell: ‘I left no stone unturned in Munster, I gave it my best shot’

As the youngest of three brothers, two of whom play for Munster, Billy Scannell was always determined to forge his own path, rather than be burdened by some kind of pressure to follow Niall and Rory – or his cousin Jack O’Sullivan, who is also part of the province’s current squad. For a while, however, it looked as though that is exactly what Billy...

2024-04-27T01:33:14Z

Shannon Sweeney and Aoife O'Rourke win gold at European Boxing Championships

Sweeney beat Bulgaria’s Zlatislava Chukanova on a 4-1 split decision, while O’Rourke clinched her fourth continental crown.

2024-04-27T15:48:54Z

Klopp says he 'tries to do the right thing' amid Salah spat

Jurgen Klopp says he 'tries to do the right thing' for his team after an apparent spat with Mo Salah during Liverpool's draw with West Ham

2024-04-27T17:55:04Z

McLaughlin knew rules but has ‘no recollection’ of pressing overtake button

Team Penske’s Scott McLaughlin says he “genuinely, genuinely” doesn’t remember pressing the overtake button that got him disqualified from the IndyCar season opener at St. Petersburg.

2024-04-26T20:59:11Z

Ange: Your motivation shouldn't revolve around someone else's demise

Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Arsenal. 'I want to win and I understand the importance of winning against your traditional rival,' said the Spurs boss.

2024-04-27T01:07:29Z

Late pair of goals give Tipperary the win over Waterford to maintain Munster final dream

Late goals from Emma Morrissey and Emer McCarthy saw Tipperary shake off Waterford and keep their Munster final hopes alive at a rainy Bansha on Saturday afternoon. These next-door neighbours were level five times before the Premier scored 2-3 without reply in the final quarter. Towering midfielder Anna-Rose Kennedy was the Premier's star performer...

2024-04-27T15:50:17Z

Everton secure Premier League survival with victory over Brentford

The win took Everton 11 points clear of 18th-placed Luton.

2024-04-27T19:03:47Z

'Because of my name, I always felt connected to Ireland'

Kiwi back row Shamus Hurley-Langton has made a strong impression for Connacht.

2024-04-27T05:40:00Z

Callow Leinster at risk of losing control of their own destiny in URC

Not so long ago it seemed like Leinster could roll out any team from their squad and get a result in this tournament. However, that seems like a memory now that the South African big-hitters are on the scene, and last week’s shellacking in Johannesburg has undermined confidence in the province’s second string. They have an All Black in their backli...

2024-04-27T01:33:14Z

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa

Late VAR drama denies spirited Chelsea wild comeback win at Aston Villa - Aston Villa 2-2 Chelsea: The Blues thought they had come from two goals down to claim a thrilling win but VAR had other ideas

2024-04-27T21:36:11Z

‘It’s easy to captain the girls, they are a great bunch’ – Limerick’s Yvonne Lee on securing promotion to Lidl NFL Division 3

In the relatively short time since she first made her debut in the adult ranks of inter-county football, Monagea’s Yvonne Lee has quickly established herself as an influential figure within the Limerick defence. Less than two years after featuring for the Treaty County in an All-Ireland premier junior camogie championship decider against Kerry at C...

2024-04-27T01:33:08Z

David Moyes says he'll be 'glad to see the back of' Klopp

David Moyes says he'll be 'glad to see the back of' Jurgen Klopp after his West Ham side drew 2-2 with Liverpool

2024-04-27T17:55:04Z

‘We got going around the turn’ – Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy stay in contention at Zurich Classic with strong finish

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy sparked into life over their final ten holes to remain in contention for the Zurich Classic of New Orleans. The Ryder Cup duo played their first six holes in just two under to slither from a share of the halfway lead to near the foot of the leaderboard in the third round fourballs. But buoyed by McIlroy’s brilliant bird...

2024-04-28T00:06:34Z

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class

John Terry reveals how he stopped Chelsea flight from leaving until he was put in first class - The former Blues skipper has revealed a stand-off between the club’s senior players and the Portuguese coach, who lasted less than a year in an ill-fated spell at Stamford Bridge

2024-04-26T11:45:05Z

Stormers put 42 points on Leinster as province drop to second in URC table

Leo Cullen’s team were well beaten for the second week running in South Africa.

2024-04-27T19:27:04Z

Today’s hurling championship previews: Banner must guard against Cork’s ability to ignite

Cork v Clare SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 2.0 Six changes from the Cork team that had a losing start in Walsh Park brings to mind Jimmy Barry-Murphy’s half a dozen newcomers that sparked a flame followed by a conflagration in 1999. A difficult period of Cork navel-gazing was transformed by a rousing win over Waterford. Jimmy’s joy – and enormous rel...

2024-04-28T02:37:11Z

Sinéad Kissane: World Cup qualification is cherry on top after memorable Irish victory

It turned out to be Super Saturday alright. Ireland bagged the lot in their Women’s Six Nations finale with Scotland at Ravenhill. A second win in the championship. Third in the table. Automatic qualification for next year’s Rugby World Cup in England, which will be their first appearance in the global tournament since 2017. It’s fair to say Irelan...

2024-04-28T01:37:06Z

Penske's IndyCar explanation 'doesn't stack up', accuses McLaren's Brown

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he’s “disappointed in the various excuses” from Penske over the St. Petersburg IndyCar push-to-pass scandal.

2024-04-27T14:47:16Z

Kildare aim to continue resurgence, Tyrone turnover and Dublin's latest challenger

It’s semi-final weekend in the Ulster and Leinster football championships.

2024-04-27T06:03:28Z

‘We’ve got an amazing opportunity now’ – Ireland head coach Scott Bemand’s pride at World Cup qualification

Ireland head coach Scott Bemand described his pride in the players after they secured qualification for next year’s Rugby World Cup in England. The home side in Belfast came from behind to record a 15-12 win over Scotland in a dramatic Women’s Six Nations endgame at Ravenhill. The win meant Ireland finished third in the table to also qualify for Ti...

2024-04-27T19:05:49Z

All-Ireland U20 champions Cork down Limerick and head for Munster knockout stages

Ben O’Connor’s side held out for a two-point win at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

2024-04-26T20:01:42Z

Kilkenny missing key men, Finn comes in for Limerick, Fenton returns for Dublin

Elsewhere, Brian Fenton returns to the Dublin starting team for their Leinster SFC semi-final date with Offaly.

2024-04-26T10:30:00Z

How will Munster's hurling managers be feeling ahead of Round 2 clashes?

Cork play Clare today at 2pm and Limerick face Tipperary at 4pm, in two huge games.

2024-04-28T05:07:06Z

Sean O’Brien’s 13 points key as Wexford hold off Kilkenny fightback

Two Darren Rossiter goals and a superb display of shooting from Seán O’Brien steered Wexford to a rousing win over Kilkenny in an entertaining Electric Ireland Leinster Minor hurling championship Tier 1 clash in Chadwicks Wexford Park on Saturday. Having trounced Galway by 19 points in their provincial opener last week, most observers would have ex...

2024-04-27T14:50:06Z

Antrim rock Wexford on a day to savour; Armagh strike late to progress to Ulster football final

Lee Chin scored a brilliant 2-11 for Wexford but couldn’t save them at Corrigan Park.

2024-04-27T19:35:32Z

Brian O’Driscoll reveals how he was injured on dancefloor of Copper Face Jacks after Champions Cup win

Brian O’Driscoll has recalled how he was hurt in a nightclub following Champions Cup celebrations, back when the team had “a lot of celebration” to catch up on after years of “disappointments”. The rugby star has been a long-term ambassador for Temple Street Children’s Hospital and appeared on the Late Late Show alongside Michaela Morley, who recei...

2024-04-27T13:34:54Z

Late VAR drama sees Burnley earn precious point against United

Antony scored in 79th-minute before Andre Onana gave away penalty which Zeki Amdouni converted.

2024-04-27T16:33:21Z

All-Ireland SFC explainer: Game of snakes and ladders looms as race for Sam Maguire spots comes to the boil

We’re still only getting our feet wet when it comes to the two-tiered football championship. The hows and whys of qualification for Sam Maguire can take some teasing out given the caveats and clauses. But after this weekend, the guessing will be over. Once the Leinster and Ulster provincial finalists are confirmed, the identity of the 16 teams who...

2024-04-27T01:33:16Z

Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh hits 1-4 to fire Kerry back into Munster final

Kingdom set to face the winner of next Saturday’s Round 3 meeting of Cork and Tipperary.

2024-04-27T17:05:08Z

McIlroy and Lowry two shots back ahead of final round at Zurich Classic

‘We got off to a slow start, and then Rory McIlroy turned up on the ninth hole.’

2024-04-27T22:53:54Z

Mo Salah and Jurgen Klopp have angry touchline argument as Liverpool fall further behind league leaders

Jurgen Klopp’s long Liverpool farewell is in danger of turning sour after a touchline row with Mohamed Salah during a 2-2 draw at West Ham which hammered another dent into their fading title hopes. Salah, surprisingly left out of the starting line-up, was summoned from the bench by Klopp in the 79th minute after Michail Antonio equalised for West H...

2024-04-27T13:49:57Z

RB brands Ricciardo/Tsunoda Chinese GP crashes “unnecessary”

The separate incidents that took RB duo Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda out of the Chinese Grand Prix have been labelled as “unnecessary” by their Formula 1 boss.

2024-04-23T10:00:48Z

Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race

Mohamed Salah and Jurgen Klopp in heated exchange as Liverpool drop out of title race - Klopp exchanged words with forward Salah during the 2-2 draw at the London Stadium

2024-04-27T13:49:27Z

Sainz: Leclerc start battle cost Ferrari in F1 China GP

Carlos Sainz says his fight with Ferrari team-mate Charles Leclerc cost them both valuable ground in Formula 1's Chinese Grand Prix.

2024-04-22T14:43:17Z

Munster punish sloppy Lions to take bonus-point win home from South Africa

Graham Rowntree’s men were 33-13 winners at Ellis Park.

2024-04-27T17:41:38Z

'We'd be lost without them' - Damien Duff explains bringing fan onto pitch to give team talk

Shelbourne boss celebrated 1-0 win over St Patrick’s Athletic by bringing supporter from Riverside Stand into team huddle.

2024-04-27T10:02:20Z

Wille Mullins seals British trainer title to repeat Vincent O’Brien’s feat from 70 years ago

Willie Mullins has become the first Irish-based trainer since Vincent O’Brien 70 years ago to be crowned champion over jumps in Britain. While odds-on favourite El Fabiolo suffered defeat in the bet365 Celebration Chase at Sandown, the second prize of £36,329 was enough to seal victory over Dan Skelton, whose Nube Negra finished fifth to take home ...

2024-04-27T17:50:35Z

Shamrock Rovers salvage a point with late equaliser against Galway Untited

The champions drop a place to third in the table, five points behind leaders Shelbourne, though with a game in hand.

2024-04-26T21:20:15Z

Connacht's bonus-point win in Wales overshadowed by Hanrahan injury

Connacht beat the Dragons 34-27 to keep their URC playoff hopes alive.

2024-04-27T21:27:26Z

O'Brien holds her nerve to kick Ireland to first World Cup qualification since 2017

15-12 victory in Belfast sees Ireland finish third in the Six Nations, and book their place at next year’s Rugby World Cup.

2024-04-27T16:11:25Z

'There will be sticky parts of the season': Leinster defend squad strategy following big losses in SA

Leinster conceded 11 tries, and scored only four, across the two games of their South Africa tour.

2024-04-27T20:57:11Z

'To come away with 10 points, not many people have done that'

Graham Rowntree believes Munster’s brilliant South African tour will give them momentum in their URC title defence.

2024-04-27T20:42:12Z

'There's plenty of hurling in Leinster' - but where does the competition really sit?

Dominated by Kilkenny and now Galway, the two meet this Sunday with pressure on Tribes boss Henry Shefflin to deliver silverware.

2024-04-27T07:03:36Z

Roger Penske summons IndyCar team owners for impromptu meeting

Roger Penske summoned fellow IndyCar team owners for an impromptu meeting ahead of qualifying at Barber Motorsports Park, following concerns raised by the disqualification of his cars at St. Petersburg.

2024-04-27T20:48:07Z

Klopp farewell turning sour as Salah row overshadows 2-2 draw with West Ham

Manager and forward exchange heated words on touchline as Anfield side lose further ground in title race.

2024-04-27T13:47:55Z

Charitable goal for Fergal Whitely helps Dublin to first win in Leinster Championship by beating Carlow

Dublin picked up their first win of the Leinster Championship round robin, drawing safely clear of Carlow in the second half, helped by a charitable goal conceded by the home side to Fergal Whitely. There was only a point between the teams when Whitely’s attempt for a point went straight to the net in the 59th minute, finally breaking Carlow’s resi...

2024-04-27T19:20:48Z

Nadal thrills fans and royalty to scrap way into third round of Madrid Open

The 37-year-old beat Alex De Minaur in front of the King of Spain and Real Madrid heroes Vinicius Junior and Zinedine Zidane.

2024-04-27T17:19:10Z

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