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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...


‘There is something ethically wrong’ – Down and Westmeath face uncertain wait between league and championship

Down and Westmeath find themselves in a sort of footballing purgatory this weekend. Mission one is already completed. Promotion has been secured and both teams will play in Division 2 in 2025. But on Saturday night, they will be presented with a game that could have either significant implications or none at all. There is no middle ground. The vaga...


What are the origins of your favorite sport?

To some degree or another, most of us follow sports and sporting personalities—an individual athlete at the top of their game perhaps, or a club or team of some sorts. And, of course, millions of us take part in sport, either professionally or in a amateur capacity. But have you ever wondered where your preferred sport originates, or how and why it developed? Click through and find out when your favorite game or competition was invented.


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.


Gareth Southgate hails Jude Bellingham's 'competitive spirit' after late goal

Gareth Southgate praised Jude Bellingham's never-say-die attitude after saving England from defeat against Belgium at the end of an international break that provides plenty of food for thought ahead of the Euros.


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.


WRC Safari Rally: Neuville edges Tanak to grab early lead

World Rally Championship leader Thierry Neuville grabbed an early Safari Rally Kenya lead after edging Hyundai team-mate Ott Tanak to win the opening stage.


Paul McGinley says Luke Donald faces big Ryder Cup headache over LIV rebels

Paul McGinley believes changing the Ryder Cup rules to allow LIV Golf rebels such as Jon Rahm and Tyrrell Hatton to play is a massive headache for Luke Donald and the DP World Tour must get something from any possible amnesty. Under the rules, the rebels will lose their cards this year as they face a one-tournament suspension, as well as fines, for...


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.


Alonso penalised for driving action in Russell incident in F1 Australian GP

Fernando Alonso has been penalised for changing his driving style in an “extraordinary” way during Formula 1’s Australian Grand Prix but has escaped blame for triggering George Russell’s huge crash.


'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.


‘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...


'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.


Darragh Canavan and University Ulster dominate Future Stars team selection

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


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.


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...


'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.


'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.


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.


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 ...


Jake Paul breaks silence on 'absurd' rules for Mike Tyson fight

Jake Paul’s fight against Mike Tyson is the most talked-about boxing event of the year, and there’s already been a huge amount of speculation regarding the rules. After it was announced, heavyweight boxer Derek Chisora claimed that the fight would involve protective headgear and heavier gloves, which sparked ridicule. Speaking to Radio Rahim, Chiso...


Ricciardo: I won’t be distracted by “negative stuff” in F1 paddock

Daniel Ricciardo insists that he won’t let himself be distracted by “negative stuff” in the paddock amid talk about his future at the RB Formula 1 team.


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.


Win over Offaly is ‘the biggest thing’ for Louth U20 manager Fergal Reel

Fergal Reel’s focus is now on next week’s second round clash with Longford after the Silverbridge-native oversaw Louth’s U20 FC victory over Offaly on Tuesday night. The Wee county hadn’t won their opening fixture at either the U20/U21 grade since beating Wicklow in 2017 but were largely in control of the Darver duel, winning by 1-11 to 2-6. Defend...


Camogie Association sets 50,000 All-Ireland final attendance target by 2026

The Camogie Association has set a target for a 50,000 attendance at its All-Ireland finals by 2026. The lofty ambition is laid out in the association's 'Strategic Plan 2024-2027 – Our Game, Our Passion' which aims to increase overall attendances at fixtures over the timespan by 20pc. The plan has largely been guided by the results of the in-depth “...


Aston Villa's Anna Patten named in Ireland squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers

Sinead Farrelly is out for France and England, while Niamh Fahey is included though an injury concern.


Mike Tyson criticised for selling cannabis sweets in shape of Evander Holyfield’s ear

Mike Tyson has been criticised after he began selling a range of cannabis sweets shaped like Evander Holyfield’s ear, part of which he infamously bit off during a boxing title fight. The former world heavyweight champion’s products, which are marketed as “Mike Bites”, reference a clash between the pair in 1997. Tyson had become enraged with what he...


Wicklow’s Mark Jackson a step closer to NFL dream

Mark Jackson is one step closer to achieving his NFL dream after signing with top agent Rob Roche and impressing at the NFL Pro Day in Florida. The Baltinglass and Wicklow goalkeeper was joined at the Pro Day at the University of South Florida on Wednesday by Rory Beggan, Charlie Smyth, and Darragh Leader after all four impressed at the Combine ear...


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.


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 ...


Sports stars with surprising hidden talents

Did you know there's a world-champion martial artist who has mastered a surprisingly delicate thousand-year-old craft? Or a basketball legend who was once a world-class baton twirler? They may seem like odd hobbies for these athletes, but many sports stars have hidden talents that would surprise you. When you make it to the very top in one discipline, you learn how to hone a skill with the utmost commitment. Intrigued? Click through the gallery to discover the unique talents of the most famous faces in sports.


Rob Page insists he can take Wales forward after penalty heartbreak

Rob Page insisted he will take Wales forward after their Euro 2024 dream was ended by penalty shoot-out heartbreak. Daniel James missed the decisive spot-kick as Wales lost 5-4 on penalties to Poland after a goalless draw at the Cardiff City Stadium.


'I didn’t really have time to think... I was just thrown in. It was a massively special day'

Jordan Larmour still has ambitions of recreating the feeling from his first Ireland start since 2021.


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.


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...


Unbeaten Callum Walsh back in the ring on June 7 in Los Angeles

Fresh from his tenth professional win on the spin on St Patrick’s weekend, Cobh pro boxer Callum Walsh returns to the ring in his adopted home city of Los Angeles on June 7. The 23-year-old will defend the WBC Continental Americas super welterweight belt which he won in Madison Square Garden on the eve of St Patrick’s Day, stopping Dauren Yeleussin...


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...


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.


‘Open door’ to Leinster rugby team playing at other provincial venues – they just have to ask

Leinster Rugby would be pushing an “open door” if they were to seek other GAA venues in the province to play some of their games while the RDS is being redeveloped. The GAA’s Central Council gave clearance over the weekend to play some Leinster games in Croke Park later this year if necessary – a Champions Cup semi-final in early May should they pr...


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.


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.


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.


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.


'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.


Leinster MFC round-up: Wins for Dublin, Wexford, Longford

Here’s how Wednesday night’s Leinster Minor Football Championship clashes played out. Dublin 5-13 Laois 1-11 Dublin made a winning start to the Leinster minor football championship as they emphatically dispatched Laois in Portlaoise this evening. Damian Fennelly's charges were unstoppable in the first half, scoring four excellent goals and running ...


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...


Conor McGregor concerns as he 'spasms' during TV interview

Fans are worried about Conor McGregor after he appeared to have 'spasms' during a TV interview. The 35-year-old Irish MMA fighter appeared alongside Jake Gyllenhaal in an interview for Sports Illustrated, previewing a remake of the action movie Road House which they're both starring in on Prime Video. McGregor has been doing a string of media dutie...


‘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 ...


Arklow Under-16 girls lose out to strong Gorey outfit

Gorey RFC 24 Arklow 12 Arklow fell short of a place in the league final as they were beaten by Gorey on Saturday. Gorey had finished top of the league, and were unbeaten in the competition, so this was always going to be a hard task. Gorey had the better of the opening minutes of the game, and attacked with intent, although Arklow defended resolute...


Katie Corrigan answers Ireland’s call as she earns first senior cap

Katie Corrigan achieved a dream landmark in her rugby career after winning her first senior cap for Ireland. The 18-year-old applied herself well on the wing for the Girls in Green, who began their first Six Nations campaign under Scott Bemand with a 38-17 defeat to France. While a loss, the scoreline and performance was indicative of a much-improv...