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Pochettino lays down the law after Chelsea's 'unacceptable' penalty antics in 6-0 win

Cole Palmer's four-goal haul in Chelsea's thumping 6-0 win over Everton was overshadowed by what Mauricio Pochettino called 'unacceptable' behaviour as two of his players were involved in a physical altercation over who should take a penalty.

Caitlin Clark, most successful college player in history, picked first in WNBA draft

The 22-year-old will play for the Indiana Fever.

GAA president Jarlath Burns reveals September All-Ireland finals are possible again

GAA president Jarlath Burns has said a return to September All-Ireland finals is possible, but only if counties were willing to adopt uniformity in their own club championships. Speaking to GAAGO's new 'Ratified' discussion forum, in the company of streaming service's four chief football analysts, Michael Murphy, Marc Ó Sé, Paddy Andrews and Aaron ...

Bulls v Munster: What time, what channel and all you need to know

Munster are in South Africa for their return to URC action with a clash against Bulls this weekend. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place on Saturday at the Loftus Versfeld Stadium in Pretoria with a 4.05pm Irish time kick-off. Where can I watch the game? The game will be shown live on RTÉ 2 and ...

Cullen warns EPCR not to 'rip people off' with ticket pricing for Croke Park semi-final

Leinster will play Northampton Saints at the 82,000-capacity Croke Park next month.

McIlroy and Lowry lick Masters wounds and prepare to link up in New Orleans

Neither the world no.2 nor the 2019 Open champion are pressing the panic button after poor Masters campaigns in Augusta.

'We don't want that heroic defeat anymore' - Tipperary savour end of 20-year league drought

Tipperary were crowned Division 1 champions after defeating Galway in Croke Park.

'The Leinster championship is pitiful. Offaly go on to play Dublin and you feel sorry for them'

Seán Cavanagh has questioned the need for a competition which has a clear winner every year.

'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.

Werder Bremen suspend Naby Keita until end of season

The 29-year-old has also been handed a substantial fine.

Jarlath Burns on why counties ‘laughed at’ his radical out-of-season training idea after trip to US

GAA president Jarlath Burns has revealed how a visit to NFL side the Pittsburgh Steelers last month gave him an idea on how to control out-of-season inter-county training, but that it was “laughed at” when put to counties. Speaking on GAAGO’s ‘Ratified’ podcast, Burns explained how the NFL’s off-season is controlled by the players’ union and how th...

Scheffler's caddie incredible $1.45m earnings after Masters triumph

Scottie Scheffler's triumph at the Masters has led to another major windfall for his caddie Ted Scott as the American continued his stunning season.

How did Stephen Cluxton's Dublin comeback go?

‘A mixed bag,’ as Dessie Farrell said.

The tragic downfall of Emma Raducanu, winner of the 2021 US Open

Jake Paul finally makes key admission about Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul has made a key admission about his upcoming fight with Mike Tyson, saying he is 'scared' of who he's fighting. It comes after Tyson admitted he is 'scared to death' of the upcoming fight himself and revealed the rules for it, saying it will be an exhibition. The former world heavyweight champion, who will be 58-years-old when the fight ha...

Turner's Cross closure sees upcoming Cork City fixtures reversed

Games in men’s First Division and women’s Premier Division have been affected.

It would have been a better atmosphere in Páirc Tailteann – Dublin’s Ciarán Kilkenny gives his verdict on Meath clash

It’s left to Dublin stalwart Ciarán Kilkenny to pick over the bones of a long since dead rivalry and a Leinster Championship that feels as far away as it has ever been from being competitive. Kilkenny met the media yesterday to promote the Aer Lingus College Football Classic in Dublin on August 24. And, perhaps following the lead from Sunday given ...

'I've no idea on that' - O'Shea in dark as FAI delay manager announcement once again

O’Shea said he hasn’t been told he won’t be the next boss – but doesn’t know who the next manager will be, or when they will be unveiled.

'He shaped me as a person' - Rhasidat Adeleke pays tribute to late coach

Johnny Fox was Adeleke’s first coach at Tallaght AC.

On The Fairways: News from golf clubs around County Wexford

ST. HELEN’S LADIES Our course was closed last weekend due to saturated conditions following the exceptional persistent heavy rain. Golfers are not the only ones suffering, as sporting events all over the country were called off for the same reason. We continue to hope for better weather soon. Upcoming competitions: Wednesday, April 17, open singles...

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.

Tyler Bleyendaal to join Leinster next season as assistant coach

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

‘I didn’t nearly die two years ago just to spend my days on this planet feeling unhappy’ – ex-Irish champion Imogen Cotter announces retirement

Former Irish national champion Imogen Cotter has announced her retirement from cycling after a two-year battle with the mental and physical scars caused by a horrific collision in Spain. The 30-year-old cyclist from Clare was hit head-on by a van driver during a training ride near Girona in 2022, derailing her career after just signing her first fu...

Jordie Barrett: ‘Ireland is a special place for the Barrett family. We’ve got so many great family connections’

Leinster have pulled off an audacious swoop by securing All Black star Jordie Barrett on a short-term deal from next December to the end of next season. Barrett is taking a sabbatical from his club Hurricanes and will remain contracted to the New Zealand Rugby Union during his spell with the province. The world-class utility back is a stunning acqu...

Mauricio Pochettino ‘so upset’ over Chelsea penalty bust-up

The home side were four goals up in the second half when Nicolas Jackson and Noni Madueke caused the unsavoury scene.

Dean Rock has no regrets after retiring from county football and can spend more time with daughter Sadie

This year's season is well underway and while the Dubs are soldiering through, with Sam in their sights once more, Dean Rock is enjoying retirement. In January of this year, the left-corner forward broke fan's hearts as he announced his retirement from county football. Today's top videos Making his debut in 2009 the 34-year-old has […]

NASCAR Euro recap: "The Big One" erupts in Valencia

The NASCAR Whelen Euro Series got a taste of Talladega-like action in its opening round races last weekend in the GP Spain at Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia.

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.

Akintunde the late hero as Bohs labour to back-to-back wins against Dundalk

It brought a welcome first home win for Alan Reynolds following his appointment late last month.

Dublin hotel prices soar up to €1,281 on night of Europa League Final

Fans travelling to Dublin for next month’s Europa League final could end up paying up to €1,280 for one night in a hotel room in the city. Prices for accommodation in Dublin on May 22 have soared, with over 95pc of the city’s hotel beds already unavailable on the night of the big game. Liverpool need to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Atalanta on Th...

Boost for Leinster fans as ticket prices reduced for Champions Cup Croke Park showdown

Champions Cup organisers have reduced the price of semi-final tickets ahead of Leinster’s Croke Park semi-final against Northampton Saints on May 5 – and supporters will be able to secure a Hill 16 ticket for just €18. After criticism from Leinster about pricing policies for previous semi-finals held in the Aviva, EPCR have announced a €10 reductio...

‘It is not important how old he is’ – Brighton boss says Irish teen Mark O’Mahony deserved Premier League debut

Brighton boss Roberto de Zerbi has told Irish teenager Mark O’Mahony that he got his chance in the Premier League as he “deserved” his top flight debut. Former Cork City player O’Mahony had been on the bench a number of times in the Premier League this season without getting on the field but he was called into the action as a sub for the injured Jo...

Scottie Scheffler tells pregnant wife 'I love you' after Masters win

After Scottie Scheffler's victorious triumph at the Augusta National on Sunday, the world number one's thoughts immediately turned to getting home to Texas as soon as possible.

‘We know the Irish love sports so we believe they would show up’ – Pittsburgh Steelers hope to play NFL game in Dublin

The Pittsburgh Steelers are exploring the viability of staging an NFL game in Ireland. The Steelers are owned by the Rooney family who have strong links to Ireland and can trace their ancestry back to Down in the 1840s. Dan Rooney, Director of Business Development and Strategy at the Steelers, insisted a game here was very much on the table with th...

'I’ve never seen a player with the feel he has for the game'

Jamie Osborne’s performance against La Rochelle was discussed on today’s podcast.

Jonathan Hill: The remote CEO who underwhelmed in an impossible job

Outgoing CEO struggled for big wins in a role that came with plenty of baggage.

Olympic torch is lit ahead of Paris Olympics

Olympic torch is lit at site of the ancient games in Greece, ahead of Paris Olympics

‘I will play rest of my career on PGA Tour’ – Rory McIlroy’s $850million move to LIV Golf report dismissed as ‘fake news’

Rory McIlroy has insisted he will be a PGA Tour player “for the rest of my career” as he rubbished reports he was considering a head-turning $850million move to LIV Golf. The Northern Irishman was baffled of where reports stemmed from, with London financial paper City AM reporting that sources have told them that McIlroy “could” join LIV Golf. McIl...

It’s the hope that kills you as Wicklow bow out of Leinster SFC after heartbreaking finish

You would have to have a heart of stone not to have felt for the Wicklow team and management last Sunday. Regardless of how Kildare fare in the rest of the Leinster championship, Wicklow will feel that this is one they could have won. Sport can be cruel at times, and, from a Wicklow perspective, Sunday was barbaric. The Wicklow players trudged off ...

Goodman hails Leinster's 'complete performance' and versatile Dan Sheehan

The province’s attack coach was happy with their resounding 40-13 triumph over La Rochelle.

6 senior games live on TV and streaming - this week's GAA schedule

A huge weekend of action is in store.

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...

Big names return as Munster name squad for trip to South Africa

Games against the Bulls and the Lions await Munster.

McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP

McLaren team boss Andrea Stella says he is expecting Formula 1's return to China to be an exercise in "damage limitation" for his squad given its large number of low-speed corners.

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 ...

How the brilliant Baird try showed Leinster's mettle against La Rochelle

Having conceded just before the break, Leo Cullen’s side were composed early in the second half.

'We knew it was coming and it's finally clicking' - Ireland have arrived at the Six Nations

Ireland hooker Neve Jones says her side were building towards that excellent victory over Wales at the weekend.

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.

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.

Bath confirm signing of Ross Molony from Leinster

‘True professional’ pens three-year deal.