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'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.


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...


‘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...


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.


'The girls have gotten bigger, stronger, faster' - Jones seeing benefits of full-time contracts

The Ireland hooker feels the squad are now better equipped for the demands of international rugby.


World No 1 Scottie Scheffler begins hat-trick bid with facile 65 in Texas

Scottie Scheffler fired another warning shot across the bows of his Masters rivals when he cruised to a bogey-free five-under 65 to lie just a shot off the early pace in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Just 24 hours after saying he was “shaking off a little bit of rust”, the world No 1 began his bid for a third successive PGA Tour win by missing...


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...


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...


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’...


'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.


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.


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.


Watch: Padraig Harrington saves incredible par after playing from his knees in Houston

Padraig Harrington was forced to get down on his knees to save par en route to a level par 70 in the Texas Children’s Houston Open. The Dubliner (52), who is bidding to become the oldest winner on the PGA Tour and earn a spot in the Masters, made four birdies and four bogeys, but the pick of his ten pars came at the 569-yard 16th at Memorial 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.


Blessington RFC is a club on the march

“We’re just creating the environment to have fun and play rugby,” was how former Leinster, Blackrock and Old Wesley rugby player and current Blessington RFC coach Trevor Byrne summed up the main purpose of this fledgling but flying entity that operates out of a beautiful full-size pitch on the grounds of Russborough House. Having a senior team comp...


'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.


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.


DS Penske ready for a new challenge

This weekend, Formula E travels to Japan for the first time, on a circuit designed on the outskirts of Tokyo.


‘People want to work with him’ - Irish football's in-demand coach

Alan Reynolds will take charge of Bohemians for the first time tonight as they face Shamrock Rovers.


Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations

Former Haas team boss Guenther Steiner feels it was "wrong" by the squad to massively downplay its expectations for the Formula 1 2024 season.


Why the meteoric rise of star English hooker could cause issues for both Saracens and England

“Everyone would prefer to start, but I am easy about finishing. Whatever role I am given, I will do to the best of my ability. For England so far, that has been off the bench.” These could easily have been the comments of Theo Dan, the Saracens hooker reflecting that his impact for the national side during the World Cup in France and the Six Nation...


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.


Wexford Football League results and fixtures

Adult results Neil O’Sullivan Cup: Fastnet Rovers A 0, Courtown Hibs A 1; All Blacks A 1, Cloughbawn 0. Premier Division: Wexford Bohemians 2, Forth Celtic 3; Crossabeg AFC 2, Ferns United 1; North End United 9, Ajax Athletic 0; Wexford Bohemians 2, Bunclody 3; Moyne Rangers 0, Shamrock Rovers 1; Campile United 0, Gorey Rangers 2. Division 1: Rossl...


Darragh Canavan and University Ulster dominate Future Stars team selection

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


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.


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.


‘Derby game’s 10,000 sell-out in Tallaght cannot be a one-off’ – Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley

Stephen Bradley has warned that Friday night’s Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians, likely to be an historic 10,000 sell-out, cannot be a one-off occasion. A crowd of just 3,000 was on hand for the first Rovers-Bohs game in the new Tallaght Stadium in 2009 but with the addition this season of a fourth stand and intense public interes...


The good, bad, and ugly of IndyCar's half-baked exhibition race

OPINION: There are reasons to shower leadership of the IndyCar Series with praise for trying something different with last weekend’s non-points exhibition at The Thermal Club, but in many ways, it is also tough to not look at the endeavour as a half-baked attempt to tick a box


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.


Sligo U20 footballers draw with Roscommon in their opening round of the Connacht championship

Sligo U20 footballers began their quest for three Connacht championships in a row this evening in Markievicz Park against neighbours Roscommon, who scored a late free to leave the sides level at the full-time whistle. Paul Henry’s side, who reached the All-Ireland final for the first time ever last year, had a bye in the opening round of this year’...


Russell, Alonso under investigation over "bizarre" incident in F1 Australian GP

George Russell and Fernando Alonso will face the FIA stewards after the Mercedes driver crashed on the penultimate lap of the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix and called the incident "bizarre".


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...


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.


Luke Littler ends Luke Humphries’ winning run in Premier League

Luke Littler edged out Luke Humphries in a last-leg decider to end the world champion’s winning Premier League run on night nine in Belfast. Following successive wins in Brighton, Nottingham and Dublin, world number one Humphries had opened up a seven-point lead at the top of the table. Littler, though, had already beaten Humphries in each of their...


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.


'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.


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.


No joy for Kerry as Mark O’Connor signs new AFL deal with Geelong

Mark O’Connor is unlikely to feature in a Kerry jersey anytime soon after it was announced that he had signed a new deal with Geelong that will keep him at the club until at least the end of 2026. One of the brightest prospects the Kingdom have produced in recent times, winning All-Ireland minor titles in 2014 and 2015, the latter as captain, O’Con...


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.


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.


WRC Safari Rally: Rovanpera stuns rivals to lead as Neuville suffers puncture

Toyota’s Kalle Rovanpera completed a stunning sweep of Friday morning stages to lead Safari Rally Kenya, while a puncture hampered World Rally Championship points leader Thierry Neuville.


Alex Kendellen ‘incredibly proud’ to captain Munster at 22

During international windows, the provinces usually rely on the more experienced veterans to get them through a tricky period, and while Munster have plenty of those in their ranks, Graham Rowntree decided to turn to Alex Kendellen to captain the side. Kendellen was given the honour for the famous win over the Crusaders at Páirc Uí Chaoimh last mon...


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 ...


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.


The eagerly-anticipated 2023 rematch taking place on a new stage in GB3

Last year’s British F4 title rivals Louis Sharp and William Macintyre will be up against each other again in GB3, but some strong opposition will try to ensure they don’t have things all their own way


Ireland's 'ageing backline' and Gleeson's squad evolution with a view to Euro 2025

There is a gradual changing of the guard in defence, in particular.


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 ...


Leinster will need internationals to hit the ground running against Bulls

Both sides have gone strong for tonight’s top of the table clash at the RDS.


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.