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'Conor Cooney is hands down the best club hurler in Galway'

Joe Canning on unlocking the St Thomas’ star’s full inter-county potential and Galway needing ‘a bit of luck’.

The English Premiership’s uncomfortable truth – There are too many tries

The message from around the Premiership has sounded loud and clear: leave our league alone. After Rob Baxter pleaded with the game’s governing body, World Rugby, to stop meddling with the laws of the game, other English head honchos backed up the Exeter director of rugby’s cry. Crucially, no one has publicly disagreed with Baxter’s remarks. For the...

Wexford basketball boys blaze trail

Wexford Blazers emerged victorious against Larry Birds of Kilcullen in the semi-final of the Kilkenny South-East Under-15 Cup, after an exhilarating and closely-contested basketball match. The game kept fans on the edge of their seats as both teams displayed skill, determination and sportsmanship. The match started with Elijah winning the jump ball...

The implications of F1's vote on a new points structure

Formula 1 is about to consider a new points system that rewards drivers down to 12th place. Here's what F1 might change and why.

Stuart Attwell involved in more controversy as Bournemouth win at Wolves

Stuart Attwell involved in more controversy as Bournemouth win at Wolves - Attwell was already in the spotlight for his role as VAR in denying Nottingham Forest three penalties in Sunday’s 2-0 defeat at Everton.

In-form Jean-Philippe Mateta bags a brace to damage Newcastle’s European hopes

In-form Jean-Philippe Mateta bags a brace to damage Newcastle’s European hopes - Crystal Palace 2-0 Newcastle: A second-half double for Mateta helped the impressive Eagles derail Eddie Howe’s top-six charge.

'We just needed someone to basically say there were issues that needed addressing'

Marcus Rea has praised the sense of realism that interim head coach Richie Murphy has brought to Ulster’s squad.

Galway catch the eye in race to succeed Kildare as All Ireland champions

Eight teams now left standing after the finalists were confirmed in Connacht, Munster and Ulster.

Wolff: Mercedes can't just keep living off F1 ‘bright spots’

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says his team cannot keep living off “bright spots” from Formula 1 weekends, with him clear its current performance level is simply not good enough.

Willie Mullins homes in on British title with another winner at Ludlow

Willie Mullins furthered his bid for the British jumps trainers’ title yesterday as his son Patrick steered Daddy Long Legs to victory in the opening novice hurdle at Ludlow. Mullins remains in front of Dan Skelton and Paul Nicholls with just two more full racing days before Saturday’s season-closer at Sandown Park. Patrick had steered his father’s...

French President Emmanuel Macron shows off his skills in charity football match

French President Emmanuel Macron shows off his skills in charity football match - The French president took to the field as a midfielder, playing alongside icons such as Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard

Palace overpower Newcastle while referee Atwell is centre of attention in Wolves defeat

Bournemouth won 1-0 at Molineux in incident-packed night.

Joe Canning: 'I'd question other teams before I'd question Clare'

Galway great unsure about ‘Cork coming’ ahead of this weekend’s showdown.

Fernandes steps up as United twice battle back to leave Blades facing drop

Erik ten Hag’s side move up to sixth after visitors twice took shock lead at Old Trafford.

Joe McDonagh Cup winners should have home advantage for all their provincial games the next year – Liam O’Neill

A former GAA president has suggested giving Joe McDonagh Cup champions home advantage for all their provincial championship games the following year to help their sustainability at the top level. Liam O’Neill, who was behind a €1m cash injection for five ‘developing’ hurling counties during his time in office (2012-2015), feels those counties do no...

Klopp apologises to Liverpool fans after defeat to Everton effectively ends season

It's the first time that Everton have won the Merseyside derby at Goodison Park since 2010 and it could also be the last time.

Everton 2-0 Liverpool: Everton Boss Sean Dyche's press conference

Everton boss Sean Dyche speaks to the media following his side's 2-0 win over Liverpool in the Premier League. He said he felt 'delighted' by the teams performance, against a 'top side' like Liverpool.

‘The politics within Irish football is unbelievable’ – FAI assistant director of football Shane Robinson

The FAI’s assistant director of football Shane Robinson has described the politics within the Irish game as ‘unbelievable’ and suggested that leadership from the Association’s board is required to ensure that the new Football Pathways Plan (FPP) is not downed for the wrong reasons. Robinson left the Shamrock Rovers academy six months ago to start a...

Why ‘the worst-run club in the country’ is now playing for its future

Why ‘the worst-run club in the country’ is now playing for its future - IN FOCUS: With the threat of relegation looming once again as Everton host Liverpool at Goodison Park, the plight of one of England’s most successful clubs has come to sum up every major issue in the modern game, writes Miguel Delaney

Liverpool title bid in tatters as Everton deliver deadly double blow

Goals from Jarrad Branthwaite and Dominic Calvert-Lewin virtually assured their own top-flight future.

'I don’t think the problem is him, really, I think the problem is Ulster'

Steven Kitshoff’s brief stint at Ulster was discussed on today’s podcast.

'It's a tough place, a rugged place on the west coast. It's different country'

Scott Fardy and his family have happily settled into life with Connacht.

Ronan O’Gara open to coaching France if Ireland don’t want him

Ronan O’Gara is open to coaching France in the future, emphasising that he wants to win a Rugby World Cup with either Ireland or his adopted country. O’Gara has spent nearly all of his coaching career in France aside from a brief spell in New Zealand with the Crusaders, having first joined Racing 92 as an assistant back in 2013 before taking over a...

Anyone that was at the game would have said: 'Galway need Johnny Glynn'

Ardrahan manager Syl Dolan tells The42 the story of Johnny Glynn’s return to the Galway hurlers.

Ten Hag insists team in control during tumultuous Sheffield United win

Ten Hag insists team in control during tumultuous Sheffield United win -

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution

Jurgen Klopp will depart Liverpool with one regret after immense contribution - The Reds have twice looked on for a quadruple before fading hugely in the final months

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing

Jamie Carragher suggests Liverpool could sell Darwin Nunez after ‘unforgivable’ finishing - Liverpool’s defeat to Everton damaged their title hopes on Wednesday, with the Uruguayan coming under scrutiny from the former Reds defender

Sheffield United’s John Egan: ‘Our attitude is unbelievable, there’s still a chance’

Sheffield United’s John Egan: ‘Our attitude is unbelievable, there’s still a chance’ - Interview: The Irish centre-back on life at the bottom of the Premier League, his time at Bramall Lane, and life under John O’Shea

Penske's Newgarden loses St. Pete IndyCar race win after violation

Josef Newgarden has been stripped of his victory in last month's IndyCar season-opener at St. Petersburg and his Team Penske team-mate Scott McLaughlin disqualified from third after violations were discovered.

A league of their own: these female athletes went head-to-head against men

Bulls out-half Goosen handed three-match ban for high hit on Craig Casey

Goosen will miss Saturday’s URC game against Ospreys and the visit of Glasgow Warriors to Loftus Versfeld.

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom

What next for Chelsea and Mauricio Pochettino? Arsenal humiliation exposes a crisis from top to bottom - It is clear Chelsea have made mistakes but how long are is the club prepared to show faith in the process?

Crucible’s days as World Snooker Championship venue are numbered, warns Barry Hearn

Barry Hearn has warned Sheffield City Council its days of staging the World Snooker Championship are numbered unless the Crucible is ripped down and replaced with a bigger capacity venue. Hearn, the former World Snooker chairman and president of Matchroom, says there is no room for sentiment when the venue's current deal expires in 2027 - its 50th ...

Jamie Carragher warns Arne Slot faces ‘huge jump’ from Feyenoord to Liverpool

Jamie Carragher warns Arne Slot faces ‘huge jump’ from Feyenoord to Liverpool - The 45-year-old has emerged as the leading candidate to replace Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season

‘We don’t deserve the title’ – Virgil van Dijk doesn’t hold back after disastrous Liverpool defeat

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk admits they do not deserve to win the Premier League after the unacceptable way the players have allowed the season to end. Just over a month ago they were chasing an unprecedented but unlikely quadruple but a week after exiting Europe their Premier League title hopes were left in tatters after losing 2-0 at Everto...

Exciting prospects and redeveloped stadium at heart of Connacht's plan

Work continues on Dexcom Stadium in Galway.

Two teenage Premier League footballers arrested over rape claim

Two teenage Premier League footballers have been arrested in connection with an alleged rape, according to reports. Police are said to have swooped on a stadium at the weekend but only one player aged 19 was there. He was spoken to at the ground on suspicion of assault and aiding and abetting a rape. Sources told The Sun newspaper he was allowed to...

Is Everton vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture

Is Everton vs Liverpool on TV? Channel, kick-off time and how to watch Premier League fixture - Jurgen Klopp has never lost at Goodison Park but the Reds have won just two of their last seven trips under the German and must win tonight if they are to stay in the title race

College American football could find ‘permanent’ home in Dublin after 2025 fixture announced

Dublin will host the start of the American football college season for four years in succession after the 2025 fixture was confirmed this morning. Kansas State University and Iowa State University will open the 2025 season on ‘week zero’ in the Aviva Stadium on Saturday August 23, with organisers hoping to make the game “a permanent fixture” in the...

Frank Roche: Rugby in Croker is the only gig in town as Leinster’s GAA fans vote with their feet

What have Paul Caffrey and Leo Cullen got in common? Short answer: a happy knack for filling up Croke Park in double-quick time. Between 2005 and ’08, Caffrey managed a Dublin football team that dominated Leinster but never quite figured out a way to reach an All-Ireland final. No matter: the Jacks (and even their victims) lapped it up. Croker’s 82...

Magic of the Munster championship comes with an inherent flaw

Cork or Clare could be finished after seven days, while Wexford or Dublin will make it to the All-Ireland series.

Remembering Muhammad Ali, "The Greatest"

Muhammad Ali—three-time world heavyweight boxing champion, civil rights leader, and one of the most significant and celebrated sports icons of the 20th century—died on June 3, 2016. Nicknamed "The Greatest," Ali's career was as colorful as it was controversial. Born Cassius Clay, he changed his name and converted to Islam, refused to be drafted during the Vietnam War, and was banned from boxing as a result. But the boy from Louisville was always much more than a mere pugilist; he was an activist, entertainer, and philanthropist who inspired an entire generation. Click through for an appreciation of the life and career of Muhammad Ali.

Cork City confirm reopening of Turner's Cross

The Leeside venue had closed indefinitely to allow for repairs.

Jurgen Klopp has 'no good thoughts' on Liverpool's loss Everton

Jurgen Klopp has 'no good thoughts' on Liverpool's 2-0 loss to rivals Everton in the Merseyside derby

FAI lead tributes after death of Ireland legend Charlie Hurley (87)

The Football Association of Ireland has led tributes to former Irish captain Charlie Hurley who has died at the age of 87. Born in Cork, Hurley moved to England as a child before earning 40 caps between 1957 and 1969 as a defender, in a playing career that spanned 18 years across spells with Millwall, Sunderland and Bolton Wanderers. It was at Sund...

Jack O’Donoghue ‘hungry’ to make up for his lost time with Munster as he savours Déise win over Rebels

All the while Munster are putting in the hours on the training pitch in South Africa, a two-week tour also allows plenty of down-time to enjoy. A busy weekend schedule meant that Jack O’Donoghue didn’t manage to catch Waterford’s win over Cork last Sunday, but the Déise man made sure he caught up with the highlights before himself and Tom Ahern enj...

FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'

The FAI have submitted an academy development plan to government, and revealed the stark reality of how far Irish football has fallen.

Not quite a knock-out, but Sunday could be make or break for Cork and Clare

Not quite knockout is the official status of Cork’s clash with Clare this Sunday. Even if neither side will be left stretched out on the canvas, they could take a concussive blow to their summer hopes. Especially Cork. The Rebels escaped the 2022 Munster round-robin after recovering from two opening defeats, but with Limerick third up, who would fa...

Jack Kennedy in super tight race with Paul Townend to win Irish Jump Jockeys’ Championship

Jack Kennedy faces his toughest race of the season as his bid to win his first Irish Jump Jockeys’ Championship title enters its final furlong. The Dingle jockey currently leads the title race by six winners ahead of his nearest challenger, Paul Townend, but Kennedy faces a serious battle to keep his nose in front as the winning line approaches. Wi...

Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager

A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton