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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

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

Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo scores stunning goal from halfway line on Premier League’s final day

Chelsea’s Moises Caicedo scores stunning goal from halfway line on Premier League’s final day - Caicedo gave Chelsea the lead in style

2024-05-19T15:47:08Z

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

Kerry always in control against lacklustre Monaghan

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

2024-05-18T16:47:47Z

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

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

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

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

Trent Alexander-Arnold sheds tears as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Liverpool

Trent Alexander-Arnold sheds tears as Jurgen Klopp bids farewell to Liverpool - Jurgen Klopp adressed Liverpol fans as he brought down the curtain on his nine-year spell at the club

2024-05-19T18:32:33Z

Jürgen Klopp's last ever post-match press conference as Liverpool manager

It was a moving day at Anfield as the fans and players said goodbye to the iconic manager, but he quickly encouraged them all to support the man who is coming in to replace him.

2024-05-20T08:28:56Z

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

Nickey Rackard Cup: Mayo book final date with Donegal after draw with Roscommon

Roscommon 1-19, Mayo 2-16 Mayo will contest this year’s Nickey Rackard Cup final against Donegal but Roscommon will feel that they missed a glorious chance to snatch that Croke Park slot away from their neighbours, having come from eight points down to draw level going into stoppage time. Due to Mayo’s superior scoring difference, a draw was enough...

2024-05-18T16:17:00Z

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

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

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

Hurling permutations: Not even Limerick are safe heading into dramatic final weekend

The race for All-Ireland SHC survival will go down to the wire after another weekend of drama in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships. Even five-in-a-row chasing Limerick, currently top of the Munster group on scoring difference, could be eliminated were they to lose at home to Waterford while Clare avoid defeat in Tipperary. The odds sti...

2024-05-19T20:11:26Z

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

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

‘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

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

Ireland's Anthony Cacace stuns Joe Cordina to become world champion

The Belfast man stopped the previously undefeated Welsh fighter to win the IBF super-featherweight world title on the Fury-Usyk undercard.

2024-05-18T21:12:17Z

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

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

Celtic come from behind twice to cap successful Premiership campaign with victory

Celtic earned a 3-2 win over St Mirren on trophy day at Parkhead.

2024-05-18T14:04:18Z

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

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

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season?

Declan Rice and others who have shone during the 2023-24 campaign.

2024-05-19T13:08:10Z

Lions great Tony O'Reilly dies aged 88

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

2024-05-18T21:12:59Z

Fans spot the 'precise moment' Tyson Fury lost to Oleksandr Usyk

Oleksandr Usyk has beaten Tyson Fury to become the first undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion this century, and it all came down to a razor-thin call. Usyk, 37, proved his power in the opening rounds of the hotly-anticipated contest before Fury, 35, engaged in some impressive showmanship in the fourth. But whilst both behemoths were respect...

2024-05-19T07:04:07Z

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

'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

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

‘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

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

Cork boss Pat Ryan feels side showed ‘savage intent’ in destruction of Tipperary

Pat Ryan hopes Cork have done enough to qualify from the Munster Championship but insists their results merit no better than third place. Their improving performances mark them out as contenders after backing up their sensational victory over All-Ireland champions Limerick to dismiss Tipperary by 18 points. The Rebels just need to avoid any final-r...

2024-05-20T09:43:43Z

Emmet Rigter double sees Limerick end 12-month drought with victory over Offaly

A memorable second-half display from Limerick saw them end 12 months without a victory, as a brace of goals from the talented Emmet Rigter saw them past a disappointing Offaly effort. A run of 12 defeats on the spin is now over after eventually pulling well clear of the Leinster outfit. This group four clash in the Tailteann Cup paired up two sides...

2024-05-18T17:16:57Z

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

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

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

The F1 driver market dominoes about to fall

Formula 1’s driver market dominoes are on the verge of falling down, with decisions set to be taken imminently that could finalise some key seats.

2024-05-19T08:22:09Z

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

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

Noel King steps down as Dundalk manager 'due to medical reasons'

The former Ireland U21 boss was appointed to the position last month.

2024-05-15T14:52:16Z

Emotional scenes at Anfield as Jurgen Klopp signs off Liverpool tenure with a win

Liverpool sent departing manager Jurgen Klopp on his way with a 2-0 victory over 10-man Wolves as the Anfield faithful finally bade an emotional farewell to their beloved boss after eight and a half years. Klopp was dressed cap-to-trainers in funereal black for his 491st and final game but, while there were tears, the atmosphere was nothing but cel...

2024-05-19T17:25:59Z

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...