New-look Ireland have no margin for error in World Cup qualifiersSean Dancer’s side are the top ranked side for knock-out tournament in ItalyThu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s men’s hockey squad ‘raring to go’ for World Cup qualifierMark Tumilty’s side face Russia in opening knock-out encounter in Cardiff on ThursdayThu Oct 21 2021 - 06:00
Ireland’s Lizzie Holden retires from international hockeyThe Armagh Hockey Club player was part of the team that reached the World Cup finalMon Oct 18 2021 - 14:54
For a women’s Lions Tour to work it must be different to what we knowJohnny Watterson: Just mirroring men’s concept not really an option that can succeedFri Oct 15 2021 - 10:33
Jamison Gibson-Park looking forward to seeing some familiar faces in NovemberNew Zealand-born scrumhalf would love to face the All Blacks in an Ireland shirtThu Oct 14 2021 - 20:00
Ireland boosted by return of experienced quartet ahead of World Cup qualifiersMen’s hockey squad sees Conor Harte, Luke Madeley, Jamie Carr and Lee Cole returnTue Oct 12 2021 - 12:57
Felipe Contepomi backs Harry Byrne to bounce back from latest injury blowYoung outhalf suffered hip injury in victory over Zebre at the RDSTue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00
Leinster in talks with Government over €10m shortfall for RDS redevelopmentCost of project has almost doubled to €50m but €40m is already securedTue Oct 12 2021 - 06:00
Twins Niamh and Michelle Carey named in Ireland squad for World Cup qualifierIreland coach Sean Dancer names 18-strong panel for upcoming knock-out event in PisaMon Oct 11 2021 - 19:14
Darren O’Neill enjoying his renaissance as boxing faces further corruption battlesKilkenny man became the oldest Irish national elite champion last weekendSat Oct 09 2021 - 08:00
Johnny Watterson: Addressing the threats to sport’s integrity easier said than doneManipulation of boxing results in Rio just one shocking example of a worrying trendFri Oct 08 2021 - 06:00
Katie Taylor’s 2016 Olympics defeat listed as ‘suspicious’ in McLaren reportBray boxer’s final bout as an amateur is one of a number listed for reviewTue Oct 05 2021 - 06:00
Mikey Kiely relishing the chance to help Ulster build on strong foundationsRenowned strength and conditioning coach played key role in Limerick’s rise to hurling supremacyMon Oct 04 2021 - 06:30
Golf uncomfortable with the rise of great disruptor Bryson DeChambeauSport needs realise compelling figure is the biggest draw in the game since WoodsFri Oct 01 2021 - 05:00
Change of fortune for Daly as he finds his fit at ConnachtLast season the centre was Connacht’s player of the year, and during the summer Farrell saw enough to give him a call to the Irish squadThu Sept 30 2021 - 06:00
Stuart Lancaster: Leinster’s season will hinge on winning the momentsReturning players have given province an embarrassment of riches in the backrowWed Sept 29 2021 - 09:47
If Olympics kick out boxing, Ireland will be the biggest loserIOC has fired a warning shot over AIBA’s bows, but will it be enough to steady the ship?Fri Sept 24 2021 - 06:00
Evolution of player welfare bringing rugby training out of the Stone AgeNew guidelines could see old-school high-aggression training going the way of cavemenThu Sept 23 2021 - 06:00
Triple Crown winner moved seamlessly from rugby to financeMullin started in finance long before he hung up his rugby boots after 55 Ireland capsTue Sept 21 2021 - 20:40
United we stand - All you need to know about the South African sides joining the URCThe United Rugby Championship (URC) begins next weekend with some new faces . . .Sat Sept 18 2021 - 08:00
Johnny Watterson: Biennial World Cups smack of killing the goose that lays the golden eggIn World Rugby’s case they must also look at the physical burden that players faceFri Sept 17 2021 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose not setting any goals as he battles to get back in the grooveLeinster and Ireland centre was disappointed but not surprised at missing out on Lions tripThu Sept 16 2021 - 06:00
Garry Ringrose says women’s interprovincial incident ‘a massive mistake’‘I actually saw a video of it on Instagram and it is obviously pretty ridiculous’Wed Sept 15 2021 - 17:52
Leinster resolving issue of season ticket holders being charged extraWelcome packs were incorrectly categorised which resulted in a customs chargeTue Sept 14 2021 - 13:45
Hard to fathom how female athletes still have to fight for level playing fieldDespite a huge amount of progress a mindset still exists that puts needless barriers in placeFri Sept 10 2021 - 06:00
Solheim Cup success provides brief plateau as Leona Maguire aims for mountaintopIrish star looking to push on for first win on tour after dream debut for EuropeFri Sept 10 2021 - 06:00
Ireland stalwart Shirley McCay retires from international hockey33-year-old earned a record 316 caps as team went from obscurity to world elite levelThu Sept 09 2021 - 10:42
Eimear Lambe knows much can change for Ireland’s medal heroesDubliner basking in glory of Tokyo but Paris in 2024 is very much coming into focusWed Sept 08 2021 - 15:57
Ireland women’s hockey team braced for retirementsUp to six players who featured in 2018 World Cup final could retire before Italy fixturesWed Sept 08 2021 - 13:35
No fireworks but Katie Taylor gets the job done with easeJennifer Han proves a stubborn opponent but gulf in class is clear as Bray fighter goes 19-0Mon Sept 06 2021 - 06:00
Katie Taylor earns unanimous verdict over Jennifer HanBray boxer wins every round as she moves her professional record to 19 wins in 19 in LeedsSat Sept 04 2021 - 22:42
Katie Taylor expects tough battle against Jennifer Han‘If you start to get complacent, that’s when you start losing,’ says championSat Sept 04 2021 - 01:00
Johnny Sexton looks ready to roar in blue and green after being left behind by Lions36-year-old’s ambition burns bright and summer snub seems to have sharpened his focusFri Sept 03 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton regrets decision to sit out semi-final against La Rochelle‘It was a good lesson for me in terms of not planning too far ahead’Thu Sept 02 2021 - 06:00
Johnny Sexton: I don’t think I’ll ever get over being left out of the Lions‘I’ve had lots of setbacks in my career and now it’s up to me to bounce back this season’Wed Sept 01 2021 - 11:45
TV View: Dunlevy and McCrystal know it’s not always sofa and champagneThe scenes broadcast from the sittingrooms of our Paralympic heroes have lit up our morningsTue Aug 31 2021 - 18:11
Barry McClements pleased with another personal best as he reaches finalNineteen-year-old looking ahead with confidence to Paris after finishing seventhMon Aug 30 2021 - 22:20
Nicole Turner’s butterfly silver keeps Ireland’s medal tap flowing freelyDream comes true for Laois woman as she produces a personal best time of 36.30 secondsMon Aug 30 2021 - 17:57
‘It has not sunk in’: Nicole Turner claims Paralympic silver medalThe 19-year-old produced a stylish finish to win first Paralympic medal of her careerMon Aug 30 2021 - 11:07
Relief and joy as warrior Kellie Harrington basks in gold‘I love giving, and if I can give someone a little bit of inspiration that means the world to me’Mon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00
John Conlan and Zaur Antia justly proud of Kellie Harrington’s successGold and bronze medals a fitting reward for combined efforts of Irish coaching teamMon Aug 09 2021 - 06:00
Kellie Harrington: Three tense rounds in Tokyo lead to gold31-year-old wins Olympic lightweight title as third female Irish athlete to take goldSun Aug 08 2021 - 22:14
‘It hasn’t even hit yet’: Kellie Harrington overwhelmed by Olympic victoryIrish boxer pays tribute to coaches after tactical masterclass in lightweight finalSun Aug 08 2021 - 08:59
Kellie Harrington wins Olympic gold after victory over Beatriz Ferreira in TokyoDubliner follows Katie Taylor in 2012 to win gold after lightweight showdown on SundaySun Aug 08 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020 Day 15: McCormack finishes crippling marathon, Meadow seventh in golf36-year-old comes 25th in sweltering heat as Cooke pulls out; Leona Maguire tied for 23rdSat Aug 07 2021 - 07:01
Tokyo 2020: Kellie Harrington goes out to make the last mile a golden oneThe mixed emotions of the last fortnight in Tokyo could end with a historic high on SundaySat Aug 07 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Here we go for Harrington – nine minutes that could define her life‘Now two world champions meet each other. It’s fantastic. They will have a plan.'Fri Aug 06 2021 - 19:04
Johnny Watterson: More to the Olympic medal table than usually meets the eyeROC’s healthy position on the table a sad reminder of the IOC’s rank hypocrisyFri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Irish boxing fully recovered from the nightmare of RioOlympics medal success rewards the combined efforts of Conlan, Antia and DunneFri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00
Tokyo 2020: Kellie Harrington sticks to game plan to continue ‘amazing journey’Dubliner edges tactical semi to become second Irish woman to reach an Olympic boxing finalFri Aug 06 2021 - 06:00
