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Tyler Bleyendaal to join Leinster next season as assistant coach

Former Munster out-half will replace Andrew Goodman ahead of the 2024/25 campaign.

McDonagh and Hogan hits decisive goals as Tipp topple Clare

Tipperary proved undoubtedly the kings of the ring in what was essentially a lively shadow boxing final round bout with neighbours Clare in Páirc Naomh Mhuire in Quilty. With both sides already through to the last four of the Munster Minor Football Championship alongside kingpins Cork and Kerry in May before a ball was kicked in this final round sh...

Tiger Woods shaking hands with a tree has become an instant meme

Tiger Woods might have had a bad weekend at the Masters tournament, but he managed to entertain viewers by shaking hands with a tree. As he made his way around the course on Sunday (April 14), cameras picked up on Woods shaking hands with an individual who was obscured by a large tree trunk. While the angle of the camera made it look like the tree ...

Kellie Harrington part of Olympic contingent named in Ireland team for European Championships

Olympic champion Kellie Harrington leads an 11-member Irish team at the 2024 European boxing championships which begins in Belgrade, Serbia on Thursday. She joins four of Ireland’s other Olympic-bound boxers in the squad for the tournament which is a key part of their preparations for the Paris Games, now just 101 days away. Harrington, together wi...

Full-forward, All-Star goalkeeper, and now manager: Raymond Galligan's rise to the Cavan hotseat

The 42 speaks to Cian Mackey about the development of Raymond Galligan in his first year as Cavan manager.

'You give the linesman and the referee no option': Fenton learns lesson from league final red card

Dublin’s star midfielder missed last weekend’s Leinster SFC quarter-final defeat of Meath.

James McClean labels FAI’s search for new manager a ‘shambles’ and reveals his pick for Ireland job

James McClean has hit out at the FAI’s lengthy search for a new manager and labelled the process as a “shambles”. After Stephen Kenny’s reign ended last November, the FAI embarked on the search for his successor as outgoing CEO Jonathan Hill outlined that they aimed to appoint a new boss before the Nations League draw last February. That failed to ...

Davy Fitzgerald: If we lose, they’ll nail me no matter what the story is

Davy Fitzgerald hopes a winning start to the Munster Championship will draw supporters back behind his Waterford team. His Déise return stalled last year due to a string of defeats and attendances were further dented by their concession of home advantage due to the Walsh Park redevelopment works. There has yet to be a happy homecoming as crowds rem...

Dillon stars with 1-5 as Kerry U20s lay down a marker against Cork

Tomás Ó Sé’s Kingdom top the table, with Cork second, heading into the final round of fixtures.

Ronnie O’Sullivan heads to Crucible with chance to cement status as best ever

Ronnie O’Sullivan may claim not to care about records but the magnitude of his quest to eclipse Stephen Hendry and claim a record-breaking eighth world snooker title in the modern era cannot be understated. O’Sullivan heads to the Crucible as reluctantly as ever, yet he is arguably never in a stronger position to go one better than his great rival ...

Tadhg Furlong looked back to his best in dominant display against La Rochelle

The Leinster tighead had some impressive moments in Saturday’s win at Aviva Stadium.

Leinster make huge statement with signing of world-class Barrett

The 27-year-old will join after the 2024 November Tests and boost Leinster’s trophy credentials.

Meath and Louth into Leinster U20 semis; Waterford minors score first Munster football win in five years

Meath will play holders Kildare in the semi-finals, while Louth take on Dublin.

Mighty Moyne Rangers win Division 2A title

Moyne Rangers became the first adult champions of the season after they travelled to All Blacks on Sunday, needing a win to be sure of the Division 2A title. They found the home side in no mood to roll over and allow the visitors an easy title, and they certainly had to do it the hard way. Playing against a strong wind in the first-half, the Ennisc...

Derry v Donegal: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Mickey Harte's league-winning Derry side welcome Jim McGuinness’ Donegal in the Ulster Senior Football Championship this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Celtic Park in Derry with a 6.15pm throw-in on Saturday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on RTÉ 2 & ...

Kerry get the better of Cork in likely dress rehearsal for Munster Under-20 football final

MUNSTER UNDER-20 FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP PHASE 2 ROUND 2 Cork 0-11 Kerry 1-12 There might have been the touch of a ‘phoney war’ about this Munster U-20 FC Phase 2 Round 2 clash at Páirc Uí Chaoimh, with the sides almost certain to meet in the provincial final in a fortnight’s time, but Kerry will, nonetheless, be satisfied to have earned the early br...

‘He is as good as another son to me’ – Derry boss Mickey Harte on his long-standing lieutenant Gavin Devlin

Football championship season number 23 for Mickey Harte and everything seems different. The preparation levels, the body shapes or the schedule, not even the fundamental pillars of the game remain. These days, it is all ball retention and scoring zones, plus ones and even roaming goalkeepers. But ahead of Saturday’s showdown with Donegal, Harte rem...

League of Ireland sides discuss breaking away from FAI in talks with European Clubs Association

The prospect of a League of Ireland breakaway from the FAI was one of the topics discussed at a meeting with representatives of the European Clubs Association (ECA) in Dublin today. While there are no working plans to go down that route, the concept has been raised in talks between club reps on a consistent basis and the chatter has increased in li...

Eye-watering sum Scottie Scheffler’s caddie earns after US star’s Masters win

'The Italians looked at Joe and couldn't believe what he was doing'

Pat Jennings recalls his former Spurs teammate, Joe Kinnear, while Kenny Cunningham reflects on his impact as Wimbledon boss.

Arsenal too predictable and cautious in painfully tame European exit

Arteta’s approach has taken Arsenal to their highest level in more than a decade – but based on tonight, it won’t bring them further without major change.

Tipperary keep Munster U-20 hopes alive with win over Clare

Tipperary’s hopes of reaching a first Munster U-20 football final since 2021 may be slender but they do travel to Tralee next week with a chance after finally seeing off a stubborn Clare side in Ardfinnan. With Michael Freaney’s 27th-minute goal decisively turning the tide in the home side’s favour to lead by 1-5 to 0-5 by the break with the wind t...

Rangers' title bid suffers another blow in drab goalless draw at Dundee

Rangers are three points behind Celtic at the top of the table and have hit the skids at the wrong time.

Wayne Rooney tricked by AngryGinge into FC 24 Pro Clubs 'training'

Former Manchester United and England star Wayne Rooney was caught out by a joke that he needed to be up early for an EA Sports FC 24 Pro Clubs training session with Girth N Turf. YouTuber AngryGinge said to Wayne, 38, he arranged for the squad to have a training session between 8am and 11am in the morning. Girth N Turf FC, a popular Pro Clubs side,...

Kerry star Fionán Mackessy explains how his move to Kilkenny side O’Loughlin Gaels came about

Star Kerry hurler Fionán Mackessy – the reigning All-Ireland Poc Fada champion – has spoken for the first time about his impending move to All Ireland-senior club championship runners-up, O’Loughlin Gaels. The move to the Kilkenny club first came to light in February, mere weeks after the Gaels were seen off by St Thomas’ of Galway in the final in ...

Porsche lodges appeal over da Costa's Misano Formula E disqualification

The Porsche Formula E team has formally confirmed that it will lodge an appeal against Antonio Felix da Costa's disqualification from the Misano E-Prix.

Hamilton needs talk with Wolff to prepare Ferrari F1 move

Lewis Hamilton says he will need to discuss some finer details of his Formula 1 move to Ferrari with Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff.

FAI Cup first-round draw produces three Cork-Dublin clashes and two inter-county derbies

Four sides, meanwhile, including Intermediate Cup finalists Ringmahon Rangers, have received byes into the second round.

Newey: F1’s grid to close up even more before being ‘blown apart’ in 2026

Red Bull’s Adrian Newey predicts the fight at the front of Formula 1 is going to get even tighter, before the 2026 rules reset blows things apart once again.

Leinster announce ticket prices from €10 for Croke Park showdown with Northampton

Leinster have confirmed the ticketing distribution plan ahead of their Champions Cup semi-final date with Northampton Saints at Croke Park on Saturday May 4. Tickets for the game will go on sale to season ticket holders on Thursday morning, April 18, at 10am. Tickets for the semi-final are on average €10 cheaper than prices last year, with the chea...

'There’s a hype around Cork at the moment that is more for potential rather than results'

Waterford great Paul Flynn says Sunday’s Munster opener is ‘huge for both teams’.

Cork boss Pat Ryan: 'I’d bite your hand off for third. I think everyone would'

The Rebels are gearing up for their Munster opener against Waterford next Sunday.

‘It’s pretty exciting, isn’t it?’ – Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to Leinster’s Kiwi additions

Jamison Gibson-Park laughs as the suggestion is put to him that he is the only Leinster back whose position will be safe upon Jordie Barrett’s arrival in December. Given that Barrett can play anywhere from 10-15, Gibson-Park can sleep a little easier knowing scrum-half is the only position the All Black hasn’t played in his professional career. It ...

What could have been: When Villeneuve’s shock return thwarted an F1 rookie

The headlines prior to Formula 1’s maiden visit to Shanghai for the 2004 Chinese Grand Prix were dominated by the return of Jacques Villeneuve. But it also proved a sliding doors moment for Renault’s diligent test driver, who 20 years later bares no bitterness

30 fascinating facts you didn't know about the Summer Olympics

The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is around the corner, but the Olympic Games have been making history for centuries. From the Games' Greek origins to their first foray into South America, the Olympics are known for bringing nations all over the world together to celebrate the very best in athletics. And even if you don't care much about sports, there's no denying the magic of the Olympics. In order to get into the Olympic spirit and the emotions that come with it, check out this gallery of fascinating facts you probably didn't about this extraordinary sporting event.

Joshua Kimmich's bullet header dumps Arsenal out of Champions League

Gunners’ season suffers another blow with Champions League exit in Munich

‘I received an apology from the man. I felt sorry for him’ – how Lee Chin helped fan who racially abused him

Lee Chin shines like a beacon on the pitch every time he togs out for the Wexford hurlers, but he stands for so much more outside the white lines. It’s 12 months since racial abuse thrown at Chin by an opposition supporter forced the abandonment of a charity match against Tipperary in Carrick-on-Suir and it’s only now that he feels comfortable enou...

‘Demands of modern game are a huge challenge’ – Studying for a PhD gives Galway ace Conor Whelan fresh perspective

Conor Whelan is about to embark on a 10th inter-county hurling championship season with Galway. How time flies. It feels like only yesterday since the 18-year-old with the speed skater movement was thrown in at the deep end in Thurles for an All-Ireland quarter-final against Cork in 2015. He scored 1-2 that afternoon and within weeks was playing in...

Munster's battle with the Bulls part of intense URC run-in

All four provinces have work to do with five regular season games left.

Munster expect Antoine Frisch to stay at province next season despite French interest

Munster attack coach Mike Prendergast is confident that impressive centre Antoine Frisch will remain at the club despite the player expressing a desire to play for his native France and apparent interest from a few Top 14 clubs. The 27-year old, who has another season to run on his contract with Munster after joining from Bristol Bears, has scored ...

Sligo secure another U-20 win over Mayo to set up Connacht semi-final against Galway

Sligo came from behind at the break to get the better of Mayo for the third consecutive season. Just like last week it was Luke Marren who helped guide his side into next week’s semi-final against Galway. The Sligo marksman scored six second-half points as his side rallied from a 0-7 to 0-4 deficit at the interval. Mayo started the match brightly a...

2024 MotoGP world championship standings after the Americas GP

Jorge Martin has taken an early lead of the 2024 MotoGP world riders’ standings after three rounds of the season.

Not quite shadow boxing as Cork and Kerry face off in Munster U20 clash

With the overwhelming probability, following the opening round results, that Cork and Kerry will come face-to-face in the provincial Under 20 football decider in a fortnight’s time, there is a sense of a ‘phoney war’ about this Wednesday’s meeting of the sides at Páirc Uí Chaoimh (7pm). Most certainly, this clash of the two Munster heavyweights in ...

Henry Shefflin confirms Johnny Glynn on board for Galway

The 30-year-old was a key figure in the county’s 2017 All-Ireland triumph.

Five-goal Gillian Farrelly steers Drogheda water polo team to narrow win

​DROGHEDA 13 TRIBES 12 DROGHEDA’S senior women’s team completed their regular league programme with a thrilling win over Tribes at the National Aquatic Centre. This was their last taste of competitive action before next month’s league play-offs and Irish Senior Cup finals, and Tribes came to Dublin occupying second place in Division 1 of the Nation...

Horner has learned “not to listen” to Wolff over F1 title claim

Red Bull boss Christian Horner says he has learned “not to listen too much” to Toto Wolff after his rival said this year’s Formula 1 title battle was already over.

Mikel Arteta reflects on 'disappointing' result against Bayern

Mikel Arteta reflects on his side's 'disappointing' Champions League quarter-final loss to Bayern Munich, and what Arsenal need to learn from the first European campaign in 7 years

Dundalk set deadline in manager search as CEO provides update

Peter Halpin says the closing date for applications is next Wednesday, 24 April.

‘People are looking at the Jordie Barrett signing totally wrong’ – Munster’s John Ryan on Leinster’s big move

John Ryan has experienced both sides of the same coin. This time last year, he was adjusting to life in New Zealand, all the while in the thick of the Super Rugby season, culminating in a memorable run to the final with the Chiefs. As an Ireland international with the club for a short stint on the back of Wasps folding, the Chiefs were keen to pick...

Other clubs must try to match Leinster and not limit them, says Exeter boss Rob Baxter

Chiefs coach admits Jordie Barret’s move ‘makes you a bit jealous that you’re not working in Leinster’s recruitment department.’