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'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.


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.


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.


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...


‘They are stacked with internationals as well’ – Leinster and Leo Cullen relishing Bulls challenge

Leinster head coach Leo Cullen is hoping for a big response from his Ireland internationals, most of whom will return for tomorrow night’s top-of-the-table URC clash with the Bulls in Dublin. At the time of writing, over 17,000 tickets have been sold for the eagerly-anticipated showdown at the 18,500 capacity RDS, where a host of Irish and South Af...


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.


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.


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...


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...


Arsenal's post-season Australia game 'far from ideal' for Katie McCabe and Ireland

McCabe could face a gruelling 34,000km round trip to Australia days out from Ireland’s Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden.


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...


Darragh Canavan and University Ulster dominate Future Stars team selection

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


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.


Leona Maguire fails to get in on the act on low-scoring day in Arizona

Stephanie Meadow, meanwhile, is in the early throes of her opening round in Gilbert.


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...


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.


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.


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.


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.


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".


‘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.


Newcastle’s Sandro Tonali charged over alleged breaches of FA betting rules

Tonali is currently serving a 10-month ban for betting offences while playing in Italy.


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.


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.


Welsh rugby star Louis Rees-Zammit set to sign €800k contract with Super Bowl champions after making NFL switch

Louis Rees-Zammit is set to begin life in the National Football League (NFL) with the Kansas City Chiefs, the reigning Super Bowl champions. Rees-Zammit made a stunning switch from rugby union in January just weeks before the Six Nations began to pursue his “dream” of playing American football. The 23-year-old, who scored 14 tries for Wales during ...


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...


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.


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 ...


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...


‘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...


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'.


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...


'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.


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.


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.


‘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 ...


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...


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.


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.


'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.


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


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.


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...


'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.


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.


'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...


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...


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.


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’...