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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.


‘When he speaks I think you listen’ – Stephen Bradley says FAI should take note of Séamus Coleman’s stance on John O’Shea

Stephen Bradley believes that the FAI board should listen to the comments from Ireland captain Séamus Coleman supporting the candidacy of John O’Shea as the next manager of the senior international team. The FAI confirmed this week that the recruitment process to replace Stephen Kenny will be competed next month and there’s confusion over a future ...


‘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...


Aston Villa's Anna Patten named in Ireland squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers

Sinead Farrelly is out for France and England, while Niamh Fahey is included though an injury concern.


'I've seen a massive step up from the first week I was here. I can see the progress'

Ireland defence coach Declan Danaher reflects on an encouraging start to the 2024 Women’s Six Nations.


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.


Vettel still unsure about 2024 Le Mans debut after Porsche test

Sebastian Vettel is yet to make a decision on a potential Le Mans 24 Hours debut this June after successfully testing Porsche's 963 Hypercar.


Blessington RFC using fun and laughter to spread the rugby gospel

All that is good about underage sport was on display at Gaelscoil na Lochanna during the recent – and first ever – visit by Blessington RFC for a coaching session. Although the usual concerns such as safety, cleanliness and general behaviour might have been on the mind of Principal Sean Ó Cearnaigh as the students rampaged into tackle bags, he must...


Pregnant athletes who competed in the Olympics

Being an Olympic athlete is as demanding as it gets when it comes to being in top shape. Now, imagine competing at that extremely high level while expecting a baby! Not that the vast majority of athletes were at the final stages of their pregnancies, but, still, the physical and emotional changes these athletes went through certainly made the challenge all the harder. Quite a few athletes have indeed competed at Olympic Games while expecting, and many of them won medals! Click through this gallery and get to know them.


Conor McGregor concerns as he 'spasms' during TV interview

Fans are worried about Conor McGregor after he appeared to have 'spasms' during a TV interview. The 35-year-old Irish MMA fighter appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in an interview for Sports Illustrated, previewing a remake of the action movie Road House which they're both starring in on Prime Video. McGregor has been doing a string of media dutie...


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.


'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.


Leinster bring back the big guns as Leo Cullen selects formidable team for Bulls battle

Leo Cullen has recalled a host of his Ireland front-liners for tomorrow night’s top-of-the-table URC clash against the Bulls at the RDS. Leinster are aiming to increase their four-point lead over the South Africans, and as such, head coach Cullen has named a strong team. Fresh after helping Ireland retain their Six Nations title, Jordan Larmour and...


'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.


Darragh Canavan and University Ulster dominate Future Stars team selection

Sigerson Cup champions University Ulster have seven players named on higher education team selection.


Mike Tyson criticised for selling cannabis sweets in shape of Evander Holyfield’s ear

Mike Tyson has been criticised after he began selling a range of cannabis sweets shaped like Evander Holyfield’s ear, part of which he infamously bit off during a boxing title fight. The former world heavyweight champion’s products, which are marketed as “Mike Bites”, reference a clash between the pair in 1997. Tyson had become enraged with what he...


Patience and reward: How Dessie Farrell persisted with fringe players to reshape the Dubs

Ross McGarry and others have finally arrived after years of being hot-housed in the panel, while Farrell has convinced the venerable veterans to remain.


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.


DTM testing limits necessary to prevent 'costs exploding to the moon' - Wittmann

BMW driver Marco Wittmann has backed the ADAC’s decision to restrict testing in the DTM in 2024, saying it was necessary to prevent costs from 'exploding to the moon'.


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.


James Prendergast produces gold medal-winning shot put performance

FIFTEEN-YEAR-OLD James Prendergast of Adamstown AC has been making waves in shot put over the past year or so. He recently competed at the Templemore Throws competition, winning silver medals in both shot and discus. At the Leinster indoor championships he won the Under-16 shot, upping his personal best to 14.34 metres. Last weekend, James travelle...


WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.


Richarlison praised for 'eye-opening' depression admission

Football clubs and fans have praised Brazilian striker Richarlison for speaking so openly about his battle with depression after Brazil was knocked out of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. Brazil went out at the quarter-final stage at the hands of Croatia on penalties; Richarlison started that game up front but was substituted for Pedro in the 84th minu...


France and England's star-studded squads underline the massive challenge facing Ireland

Eileen Gleeson’s side open their Group of Death campaign with a daunting double-header.


'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.


'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.


Pramac’s Morbidelli still “missing freedom” on Ducati MotoGP bike

Pramac Ducati MotoGP rider Franco Morbidelli says he is still “missing knowledge” and the “freedom” to ride the Ducati by instinct after two rounds of the 2024 campaign.


Arklow Under-16 girls lose out to strong Gorey outfit

Gorey RFC 24 Arklow 12 Arklow fell short of a place in the league final as they were beaten by Gorey on Saturday. Gorey had finished top of the league, and were unbeaten in the competition, so this was always going to be a hard task. Gorey had the better of the opening minutes of the game, and attacked with intent, although Arklow defended resolute...


All you need to know about Ireland's new call-up

Anna Patten has been included in the squad after impressing for Aston Villa this season.


Louis Rees-Zammit reportedly signs for Super Bowl champions Kansas City Chiefs

Welshman added to roster as the Chief’s international player as they chase a three-peat of Super Bowls.


Mike Tyson makes major change ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson has spoken about his preparation for the upcoming fight against Jake Paul, and there’s a key change he’s making as things step up. The boxer is facing Paul, 27, in a fight that will be streamed on Netflix on July 20. By the time the fight takes place, Tyson will be 58. The fight is coming to Netflix pay-per-view and takes place at the 80...


'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.


'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.


Leinster MFC round-up: Wins for Dublin, Wexford, Longford

Here’s how Wednesday night’s Leinster Minor Football Championship clashes played out. Dublin 5-13 Laois 1-11 Dublin made a winning start to the Leinster minor football championship as they emphatically dispatched Laois in Portlaoise this evening. Damian Fennelly's charges were unstoppable in the first half, scoring four excellent goals and running ...


Eoin Toolan hoping for his own 'Justin Harrison moment' as he begins life with Schmidt's Wallabies

The former Ireland performance analyst joined Gavan Casey on Rugby Weekly Extra for the final time on Wednesday.


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".


Leinster go strong as Ireland stars return for Bulls visit

Leo Cullen’s starting team includes 11 players who featured for Ireland in the Six Nations.


Joey Barton hits new low after aiming insult at amputee athlete

Former footballer Joey Barton has reached a new low after an insult aimed at an amputee amid growing reputation as a keyboard warrior. Barton has sparked controversy in recent months for making some shocking comments on social media. Some in particular have been labelled “sexist” after he claimed women shouldn’t talk about men’s football. But recen...


Camogie Association sets 50,000 All-Ireland final attendance target by 2026

The Camogie Association has set a target for a 50,000 attendance at its All-Ireland finals by 2026. The lofty ambition is laid out in the association's 'Strategic Plan 2024-2027 – Our Game, Our Passion' which aims to increase overall attendances at fixtures over the timespan by 20pc. The plan has largely been guided by the results of the in-depth “...


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.


How many penalty points do F1 drivers have in 2024 and when do they expire?

Superlicence penalty points are given to drivers much in the way a normal driving license works - here’s how many points each driver has accrued and when they expire.


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.


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.


Trimmer Tune hits high note as favourite beaten at Enniscorthy greyhound track

THERE WAS a nice eight-race graded card on Monday of last week at Enniscorthy greyhound stadium after the big event on the Sunday that featured the Future Champion Unraced Stake first round. We will have a full report on the second round heats next week, with some very hot runs expected. The first race on Monday saw the odds-on favourite turned ove...


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 ...


Kerry's Mark O'Connor reportedly set for new two-year contract in AFL with Geelong

O’Connor first joined the club in October 2016.


Don’t leave Division 3 champions in limbo about All-Ireland spot – Connacht Council CEO John Prenty

The NFL Division 3 winners should be guaranteed a place in the All-Ireland series, according to a top GAA official. Speaking at the launch of the province’s football championship, Connacht Council CEO John Prenty believes it is unfair that the winners of Saturday’s Down/Westmeath decider will be left in limbo, still uncertain if they will end up in...


Amy Broadhurst set to switch national allegiance and seek Olympic qualification with Britain

The Dundalk woman could face Kellie Harrington in Paris should she complete her bombshell switch and qualify in Bangkok in May.


Wrexham football club owe Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynold nearly £9 million

Wrexham AFC owe nearly £9 million to owners Hollywood actors Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds, the club has said. The Welsh team lost £5 million in the year of their promotion to the English Football League (EFL) but turnover has since doubled to almost £10.5 million. Wrexham said financial losses suffered since the takeover in February 2021 by It’...


Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes technical director James Allison says Formula 1 2024's first three races have unveiled initial trends on why it has struggled so much.