History made as Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke both reach World finalsIrish duo won their semi-final bouts at the women’s boxing World ChampionshipsWed May 18 2022 - 15:19
Amy Broadhurst and Lisa O’Rourke secure at least bronze medalsIrish boxers make it through to the semi-final stage of the World ChampionshipsMon May 16 2022 - 18:05
Unsigned document criticising Bernard Dunne ‘a disgrace’Minister for Sport threatens IABA with ‘immediate and severe financial sanctions’Mon May 16 2022 - 16:03
Leinster reach Champions Cup decider with equal measures of grace and gruntCullen has never got it so right as first half where they were unplayableSun May 15 2022 - 06:00
‘I never thought I’d get another chance’ - Sexton relishing final dateNo fine margins in this one as Leinster blow past Toulouse in satisfying display for CullenSat May 14 2022 - 19:01
Familiar foes Leinster and Toulouse to produce another European spectacleSides meet for fourth time in semis, with Leinster the only non-French side left in cupSat May 14 2022 - 06:00
The Munster that once were have lost that thunder clap of menaceThe club’s history and ambition has always been to reach for the stars and not pick over glorious defeatsThu May 12 2022 - 20:00
Toulouse lock Rory Arnold admits he got Zebo tackle wrongThe Australian lock has learned lessons from the Munster game as Toulouse face LeinsterThu May 12 2022 - 06:00
Mack Hansen signs new contract to stay with Connacht until 2025Talented back one of four nominees for men’s XVs players’ player of the yearWed May 11 2022 - 17:01
Boxing is stuck in a continuous loop and once again the wrong person is leavingBernard Dunne’s resignation from high-performance boxing concludes another cheerless chapter in the sportThu May 05 2022 - 17:52
Katie Taylor’s warrior side and love of a tear-up vital to her boxing DNATaylor has baked brawl into her boxing cake to survive when the heat comes onMon May 02 2022 - 17:25
Taylor’s courage and endurance tested to the limit on a massive stageChampion had to survive a torrid fifth round before again emerging triumphantMon May 02 2022 - 06:00
Taylor-Serrano rematch should be in Croke Park, says promoterProblem of getting insurance for boxing events in Dublin needs to be addressedMon May 02 2022 - 01:00
Taylor stands tallest on a magical night at the Garden‘The best night in my career,’ says champion after enthralling victory over SerranoMon May 02 2022 - 01:00
Katie Taylor remains world champion in biggest fight in female boxing historyIn a bruising 10 round fight, Taylor finally won the contest on a split decisionSun May 01 2022 - 07:25
Taylor’s and Serrano’s futures entwined in adding to New York City’s mythologyBoxing has always fitted in with Madison Square Garden’s affairs of demigods and goonsSat Apr 30 2022 - 06:00
Katie Taylor strikes confident tone ahead of ‘mega fight’ with Amanda SerranoIrish fighter weighs in a pound heavier than Puerto Rican rival for Saturday’s fightFri Apr 29 2022 - 19:22
Johnny Watterson: Growing sporting reputations bloom in Madison Square GardenGhosts inhabit corridors and dressing rooms of famous New York venueThu Apr 28 2022 - 22:30
Katie Taylor: It doesn’t matter if I’m the underdog or favouriteNot since the beginning of her amateur career has she not been the favouriteThu Apr 28 2022 - 19:03
Eddie Hearn open to Katie Taylor fighting in IrelandUndisputed world champion hasn’t fought in her hometown since turning professionalWed Apr 27 2022 - 21:38
Ruddock simply getting on with South African job despite looming quarter-finalBackrow leading the squad in South Africa while Ireland contingent prepare for EuropeSat Apr 23 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Rangers’ clash with election highlights unionist anxietyConcern that fans will go to Glasgow for Europa League semi-final without casting voteFri Apr 22 2022 - 06:00
Leo Cullen balances different demands as Leinster prepare for Sharks testParticularly humid conditions will prove an extra challenge for travelling sideWed Apr 20 2022 - 06:00
A Delicate Game: Link between brain injury and sport laid bareBacked by science and tragic examples Hana Walker-Brown explores head trauma and contact sportSat Apr 16 2022 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Diluting of red card punishment sends out wrong messageCurrent trial that allows a replacement for a sent off after 20 minutes is wrong-headed and dangerous.Fri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00
Warwick and Ulster braced for task of countering enormous Toulouse packBut stats show McFarland’s side possess the backs to thwart the champions againFri Apr 15 2022 - 06:00
Ulster expect stiff Toulouse test as they welcome defending championsBuzz around Belfast as home European Cup quarter-finals do not come very oftenWed Apr 13 2022 - 06:00
Busy Harrington keeping her eyes on the main prize on road to Paris 2024World Championships a step on the road to the defence of her Olympic crown in ParisWed Apr 13 2022 - 01:00
John McNally - from Pound Loney to Helsinki silver and a Belfast Olympic boxing legacyThe story of Ireland’s first Olympic boxing medal winner is intrinsically linked to his home cityFri Apr 08 2022 - 06:00
Ulster hoping the pendulum will swing their way in ToulouseSkills coach Dan Soper knows what his side are up against with French giantsWed Apr 06 2022 - 06:00
Handling errors aplenty as Ireland are overwhelmed by FranceWomen’s Six Nations: Captain Nichola Fryday says team must put right obvious issuesMon Apr 04 2022 - 06:00
French power game leaves Ireland well beaten in ToulouseFrench dominate scrum and lineout in bonus-point victorySat Apr 02 2022 - 16:51
Fintan McCarthy: ‘Rowing is training every day. It is not going to the Olympics’The Olympic gold medallist is working hard in preparation for the world championshipsSat Apr 02 2022 - 10:45
Johnny Watterson: God, they want Tiger Woods so bad in AugustaDeChambeau, Seve or Woods. Love or hate them, they're personalities who draw eyesThu Mar 31 2022 - 22:23
Johnny Watterson: Boris Johnson brings gestural politics lowerPM advocates Ukraine getting Euro 2028 despite backing Britain and Ireland’s bidFri Mar 25 2022 - 06:00
Richard Fahey named Hockey Ireland interim chief executiveFormer Tennis Ireland and FAI official steps into role vacated by Jerome PelsThu Mar 24 2022 - 15:29
Ash Barty’s shock retirement gives tennis plenty to ponderWorld number one is putting her mental health before the demands of the gameThu Mar 24 2022 - 06:00
No nerves in sight from inexperienced Dan Sheehan in man of the match displayIreland hooker looks at home at international level after just seven caps since debutMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
Celebration the order of the day as Tadhg Beirne revels in Triple Crown winImprovements identified by secondrow ahead of crunch summer New Zealand tourMon Mar 21 2022 - 06:00
Swim Ireland co-operating with the Garda after suspension of coach at Dublin poolWhistleblower among group of minor swimmers brought allegation of inappropriate behaviourSat Mar 19 2022 - 17:33
Johnny Watterson: Has the Triple Crown become an anachronism?In an era of World Cups, retaining silverware appeal is open to questionFri Mar 18 2022 - 06:00
Josh van der Flier: ‘These opportunities don’t come by so often’Ireland flanker eager to take home Triple Crown after being in the crowd for 2004 winThu Mar 17 2022 - 01:00
Six Nations: Will fixing Ireland’s scrum be as easy as changing a tyre?It was a weakness against England last week, but hooker Rob Herring is not panickingWed Mar 16 2022 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan: ‘We probably didn’t respect the 14 men of England enough’The Ireland fullback sustained an aerial bombardment during win over EnglandMon Mar 14 2022 - 05:00
Michael Conlan hoping for Leigh Wood rematch after dramatic defeatBelfast fighter spent night in hospital after falling from ring after final round knock-outSun Mar 13 2022 - 00:16
Eddie Jones calls out World Rugby after 17 point defeat to IrelandEngland head coach ‘a bit disappointed the referee didn’t allow us to scrum fully’Sat Mar 12 2022 - 20:31
Abramovich is gone from the Premier League - who, if anyone, should follow?Johnny Watterson: Prepare for endless whataboutery aimed at Newcastle and CityFri Mar 11 2022 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington: Being an Olympic champion doesn’t define me‘I’ve a target on my back. They’re not even boxing anymore, just dirty little tactics’Fri Mar 11 2022 - 01:00
Caelan Doris: ‘Being on the same page is the important part for Ireland’Leinster player knows Irish team will have to arrive in London with a changed game faceThu Mar 10 2022 - 01:01
Boxer Agyarko Hynes on the rise after surviving traumatic facial stabbingIrish middleweight is on undercard of Conlan’s WBA featherweight world title fightWed Mar 09 2022 - 07:17
