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'A great addition' - Aston Villa's Patten named in Ireland squad for upcoming Euro qualifiers

Sinead Farrelly misses out through injury, while Niamh Fahey is included though a doubt.


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".


'That’s a wait and see job' - O'Shea in the dark with the rest of us about FAI's managerial search

There is gathering doubt that the FAI have yet struck a deal with the incoming boss, with the FAI president saying the process has been ‘narrowed.’


Scotland and Edinburgh prop WP Nel to hang boots up at end of season

Nel, 37, has racked up 61 international caps and 200 appearances for the capital club.


‘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...


Muldoon explains Aki and Bealham absence from Connacht training

Connacht ‘keen to right the wrongs’ of last weekend’s horror show against the Lions.


Penalty heartbreak for Wales as Poland clinch Euros spot

Daniel James’ spot-kick was saved as Wales missed out on a third successive European Championship.


'Whilst the post is an interim appointment, I don’t see it as a case of holding the reins'

Hugh McCaughey announced as interim Ulster CEO.


Who is better placed in the Munster hurling pecking order: Tipperary or Cork?

While Cork started the League on a bum note and ended on a high, Tipp started on a high and ended on a bum note.


‘I rated myself higher than I thought I was being treated’ – Joey Carbery on why he is leaving Irish rugby

As Joey Carbery takes his seat in a room on the top floor of Munster’s high performance centre in Limerick, it’s impossible to avoid the sense that he is a man at peace. For the last number of years, he has battled his mind and body to such an extent that only he knows how dark things must have become. Then came a chink of light by way of a fresh s...


'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.


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.


Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg

Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has been handed a three-place grid drop for impeding Nico Hulkenberg in qualifying for Formula 1's Australian Grand Prix.


Conor Bradley nets winner for Northern Ireland at Hampden Park

Scotland are winless in seven after a dismal performance against Michael O’Neill’s men.


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.


'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.


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 ...


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...


Armagh v Donegal: What time, what channel and all you need to know

The 2024 National Football League concludes this weekend with Armagh taking on Donegal in the Division Two final. Here's all you need to know about the game. Where and when is it on? The match takes place at Croke Park in Dublin with a 1.45pm throw-in on Easter Sunday. Where can I watch the game? The match is being shown live on TG4. It will also b...


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...


Tony Jacklin’s grandson looking forward to West of Ireland debut

Tony Jacklin never played the West of Ireland Championship, but his grandson is all set to tee it up in the 101st Connolly Motor Group-sponsored edition at Rosses Point this week. Sunningdale’s Freddy Dortmans (19), whose mother Tina was one of Jacklin’s three children from his first marriage to Belfast-born Vivien Murray, can’t wait to make his de...


All-Ireland winning coach departs Meath set-up before Joe McDonagh Cup campaign

Former Davy Fitzgerald collaborator leaves Royals after poor league campaign.


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.


'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.


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 ...


'There is something ethically wrong about that - have we got the competitions right?'

Saturday night’s game carries huge significance.


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...


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.


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.


Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike "not working"

Miguel Oliveira says he has only managed to make “baby steps” in MotoGP this year, as the 2024 Aprilia RS-GP has ‘not been working’ for him.


'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.


Player ratings: How the Boys in Green fared against Switzerland

John O’Shea was in charge for the second game of his interim spell.


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 ...


What people don't like to admit about the Ireland managerial search

126 days on from Stephen Kenny’s departure, fans are still no closer to knowing the identity of his successor.


‘It will basically be Test match intensity’ – Rónan Kelleher admits Leinster have unfinished business against Bulls

After helping Ireland to back-to-back Six Nations crowns, it’s back to Leinster duty for Rónan Kelleher, whose eyes are on the “unfinished business” his province have in Europe. Leo Cullen’s men host Leicester Tigers in the Champions Cup on Saturday week for a place in the last eight but up first is a URC clash with the Bulls. Having lost back-to-b...


Peter Malnati says fans now sick of golf’s constant money talk

Money talk continues to dominate the narrative in golf with Chris DiMarco the latest to step up and complain. The three-time PGA Tour winner and 2005 Masters runner-up (55) hopes LIV Golf buys the PGA Tour Champions, adding that purses on the senior circuit are “kind of a joke”. DiMarco, who banked nearly $23 million on the PGA Tour, had his say on...


Vettel still unsure about 2024 Le Mans debut after Porsche test

Sebastian Vettel is yet to make a decision on a potential Le Mans 24 Hours debut this June after successfully testing Porsche's 963 Hypercar.


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.


'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.


'There was a time last year when I was really, really not enjoying rugby'

Munster’s departing out-half Joey Carbery says the opportunity for a fresh start in France was too good to turn down.


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...


Darragh Canavan and University Ulster dominate Future Stars team selection

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


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.


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.


‘You’re only in the team because of your Da!’ – Dublin’s Cormac Costello on his father, parenthood and cricket

The hype train is already ramping up around the Dublin footballers, given the blistering football they have played throughout this year’s league campaign, but Dublin attacker Cormac Costello is blissfully unaware of it. Renowned pundit Joe Brolly even wants to hand Sam Maguire to the Dubs right now, having already taken credit for the shift in thei...


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.


English refereeing chiefs apologise after controversial TMO/commentary mix-up

The officiating body has denied that TMO Stuart Terheege’s decision was influenced by co-commentator Austin Healey.


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...


'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.


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...