Johnny Watterson: Casement Park becoming a metaphor for Northern Ireland’s divided society Those reluctant to embrace the prospect of reconciliation between two communities only too willing to oppose the proposed redevelopment of Casement Park for their own endsFri Jun 28 2024 - 06:00
‘Condemned for bringing politics into sport’: The Irish cyclists who caused chaos at the OlympicsAt a time of bitter factionalism in Irish cycling, and bloodshed in Northern Ireland, a group of riders plotted to disrupt the Olympic road race to make a pointSun Jun 23 2024 - 06:00
Ashleigh Orchard combining parenting with rugby as Ireland bid for Olympic Sevens gloryOrchard rejected a contract in 2022 due to her pregnancy but daughter Arabella is now a key member of Ireland’s Sevens outfitSat Jun 22 2024 - 06:00
After a full year on the go, is Irish rugby running on empty?Irish players went into World Cup camp a year ago this week and they have not stopped playing sinceFri Jun 21 2024 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan eyes Paris 2024 as Rugby Sevens look towards Olympic medalThe Irish men’s squad that finished the season in second place in the SVNS rugby series has an eye on the podium in FranceWed Jun 19 2024 - 06:00
Jamison Gibson-Park ruled out as Andy Farrell names Ireland squad for summer tour of South AfricaJack Conan misses out for personal reasons, as three uncapped players are in the squadTue Jun 18 2024 - 18:26
Formidable Bulls find a way as Leinster end another campaign without a trophySergeal Petersen’s brilliant late try leaves Leo Cullen’s men with time to reflect on another frustrating campaignMon Jun 17 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s season comes up short yet again as Bulls battle through to final Sergeal Petersen’s two tries key as South African side dominate through the boot and in the packSat Jun 15 2024 - 17:32
Munster braced for a feisty challenge from formidable Glasgow Carrot of a home URC final in Thomond Park no small incentive for Graham Rowntree’s sideSat Jun 15 2024 - 06:00
Leinster hoping their chance of URC glory doesn’t disappear into thin air in PretoriaLeo Cullen confident Leinster will deal with the challenging conditions at Loftus Versfeld as they face down Jake White’s Bulls in the URC semi-finalSat Jun 15 2024 - 06:00
This week Adeleke performed, and the people spokeAthletes like Adeleke don’t come around that often, athletes who naturally belong and thrive in the thin air of the larger global eventsFri Jun 14 2024 - 06:00
Rowntree says Munster have not been the finished article but they know how to win difficult gamesThe coach believes Glasgow will come to a heaving Thomond Park as ‘the full package’Tue Jun 11 2024 - 21:06
Simon Easterby to again lead Emerging Ireland tour to South AfricaSide will face Currie Cup and Super Rugby opposition on three-match tour in the autumnTue Jun 11 2024 - 15:00
Springboks set to blood some new talent for Ireland Test series Leo Cullen asks for understanding over Keenan absence; Home advantage pays off in URC; Lowe’s ‘lucky’ tryMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
Johnny Watterson: Irish teams advance to the URC semi-finals as Leinster to travel to Pretoria to face the BullsLeinster will now assess the challenge of travelling to the African continent for Saturday’s semi-finalMon Jun 10 2024 - 06:00
Munster still in hunt for URC title after outplaying OspreysIrish province will now meet the winners of Glasgow and Stormers in the semi-finalsFri Jun 07 2024 - 22:29
Johnny Watterson: Tennis has to figure out where it wants to go from hereNames such as Federer, Nadal and Djokovic are making way for a younger generation of playersFri Jun 07 2024 - 06:00
Robbie Henshaw looks to Leinster’s mental strengthsIreland centre has had a long season with the 2023 World Cup but one more push is requiredWed Jun 05 2024 - 06:00
Ringrose could return to help Leinster avoid another upset against UlsterLeinster have lost narrowly to Ulster twice this year, on New Year’s Day and last month in BelfastTue Jun 04 2024 - 06:00
Katie Taylor rematch with Serrano likely to be moved to FrankfurtFight had been scheduled to take place on Tyson v Paul bill in Texas this summerMon Jun 03 2024 - 10:34
‘We know what this group is capable of’ - Narrow win over Ulster sees Munster enter playoff modeGraham Rowntree’s side overcame a deficit to secure the victory with 10 minute remaining in Thomond ParkMon Jun 03 2024 - 06:00
Munster beat Ulster to set up quarter-final date with OspreysNorthern province now face a trip to Dublin to take on Leinster in the quarters at the Aviva StadiumSat Jun 01 2024 - 20:32
The 14-year-old boy who lost his arm to a machine and ended up playing European Cup footballAt 14-years-old Jimmy Hasty lost his arm in a work accident but it did not hold him back and he went on to play successfully for Dundalk FCFri May 31 2024 - 06:00
Hugo Keenan’s ‘brothers’ in Leinster understand his need to chase the Olympic dreamDespite his departure to the Olympic Games hurting Leinster, the province did not stand in his wayThu May 30 2024 - 06:00
Jacques Nienaber says Leinster got it wrong in three areas against ToulouseDefeat in the Champions Cup final will not leave Leinster players emotionally scarred, says the World Cup-winning Springbok coachWed May 29 2024 - 06:00
Leinster’s Rhys Ruddock announces he will retire from rugbyBackrow played 228 times for Leinster and was capped on 27 occasionsTue May 28 2024 - 14:29
Fancy Leinster to make four consecutive finals? You can buy tickets for next year’s showpiece Toulouse’s Jack Willis has game to remember in Champions Cup finalMon May 27 2024 - 06:00
Five things we learned from Leinster’s Champions Cup defeat to ToulouseMarginal calls; Toulouse repel Leinster maul; Frawley’s high stakes hit and miss; Leinster fail to exploit extra man; time for a TMO shot clock?Sun May 26 2024 - 15:00
Turnovers cost Leinster dearly in tight match with ToulouseIt is not in Leinster’s character to be so feckless with the ball, as they were beaten in Champions Cup finalSat May 25 2024 - 19:36
Leinster 22 Toulouse 31: How the Leinster players rated in the Champions Cup finalHenshaw, Sheehan and McCarthy stand out despite agonising defeatSat May 25 2024 - 18:04
Leinster v Toulouse: What could go wrong on a busy day of London sport?Toulouse have become far too familiar with extra-time ties for comfort; Discipline a key for the French side in years gone pastFri May 24 2024 - 17:27
Hugo Keenan’s decision to chase his Olympic dream shows what sport can be aboutThe Leinster and Ireland fullback will take up with the Olympic Sevens squad after the Champions Cup finalFri May 24 2024 - 06:00
Champions Cup final: How Jamie Osborne has grown into a big player for LeinsterThe young centre from Kildare has been impressive when stepping in for the injured Garry RingroseThu May 23 2024 - 06:00
Ian Madigan happy to have followed his own star after a career less ordinaryFormer Ireland and Leinster outhalf Ian Madigan found Belfast a place of welcome and warmth where rugby was the all-consuming common groundSat May 11 2024 - 06:00
Almost 28 years on, Michelle Smith de Bruin’s Olympic splash continues to make wavesSwimmer’s career ended two years after Atlanta 1996 when the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled against her after she was found to have tampered with a urine sampleFri May 10 2024 - 06:00
Leinster season ticket holders to receive just 3,000 tickets for Champions Cup final Leinster vs Toulouse: Tickets for the final at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium have been on public sale since last yearWed May 08 2024 - 17:47
Munster’s Denis Leamy on Simon Zebo: ‘His God-given talent is massive’Defence coach praises the 34-year-old as province move towards their last three URC matches before knockout phaseWed May 08 2024 - 14:51
Will Connors pushing hard for more game time at LeinsterFlanker has signed a new contract with Leinster and is in the mood to challenge established playersWed May 08 2024 - 06:00
‘It’s 100 per cent a big motivation’ - RG Snyman aiming to leave Munster on a high The fit-again Springbok hopes to help Munster to back-to-back URC titles before he departs for LeinsterTue May 07 2024 - 19:15
Leinster’s Jacques Nienaber focuses on province’s winning mentality despite close call‘You just have to win it … The bottom line is you must get over the line. You must do everything in your power to win’Tue May 07 2024 - 06:00
‘Something almost horrific happened’: English media reacts to Leinster’s win over NorthamptonThree tries and James Lowe grab the headlines as does the tricky end to the match for LeinsterSun May 05 2024 - 14:50
Leinster boss Leo Cullen credits Northampton for adding drama to Croke Park finale‘They certainly got 80 minutes of entertainment. Maybe a bit too much excitement at the end’Sat May 04 2024 - 21:37
Leinster v Northampton: How the players rated at Croke ParkJamison Gibson-Park, Caelan Doris and James Lowe the standout players as Leinster make finalSat May 04 2024 - 19:47
Sense of unfinished business driving James Lowe onLeinster winger James Lowe determined to get back to another Champions Cup final and this time claim the coveted silverware as he targets Northampton at Croke ParkSat May 04 2024 - 06:00
Selling out Croke Park proves Leinster have broken the mould in terms of marketing their brandA sold-out Croke Park: Leinster have broken the mould in terms of the marketing of its brand and the results are there for all to seeFri May 03 2024 - 06:00
Something has to give as Leinster and Northampton put double ambitions on the lineLeinster, Toulouse and Northampton all have the opportunity to claim a glorious European and domestic doubleThu May 02 2024 - 06:00
Amy Broadhurst chosen to compete for Great Britain in Olympic qualifiers in BangkokDrogheda boxer had been looking to change allegiance after Irish Athletic Boxing Association said they would not be putting her name forwardMon Apr 29 2024 - 20:57
Rhys McClenaghan wins third European pommel horse gold 24-year-old retains his European crown months out from the Paris Olympics with a score of 15.300Fri Apr 26 2024 - 19:01
Leo Cullen rings the changes with Leinster facing another storm in South AfricaA young, inexperienced 23 will look to bounce back from a resounding defeat to the Lions last time out in JohannesburgFri Apr 26 2024 - 16:48
Munster make one change ahead of Lions trip as Seán O’Brien starts at centreO’Brien starts in the centres alongside Antoine Frisch as Graham Rowntree largely keeps faith in the XV which secured a win over the BullsFri Apr 26 2024 - 14:54
