Wimbledon 2023: The omens are not good for a carefree women’s tournamentInclusion of Russian and Belarusian players sparks debate but organisers hope interest will concentrate on the tennisSat Jul 01 2023 - 05:00
World beaters: How boxing is a unique Irish sporting success storyCharacters and ability to take on the world has come to define the sport in IrelandThu Jun 29 2023 - 22:05
Kellie Harrington, Michaela Walsh and Dean Clancy qualify for Olympic Games Jack Marley and Aoife O’Rourke one win away from qualifying on day of mixed fortunes for Irish fightersWed Jun 28 2023 - 19:33
Irish Sevens team into semi-finals at European Games with Olympic qualification up for grabsOnly the winners of the event are assured of a place in the Paris Games next summerMon Jun 26 2023 - 20:29
Kellie Harrington finds love of boxing again as she edges closer to Olympic qualificationFive of the six competing Irish boxers at the European Games through to a quarterfinalMon Jun 26 2023 - 19:43
Another Olympic Games and Jordan Conroy will be dancing with the starsEmerging from a troubled family background in Germany, Sevens rugby became the outlet for a rare athletic talentSun Jun 25 2023 - 06:00
Stephen Kenny is far from the first person to claim lack of respect at a press conferenceFrom punch-ups to managers throwing wobblers over questions – the press conference is often a combative, stressful eventFri Jun 23 2023 - 05:00
Kellie Harrington first in action for Ireland at European Games Olympic qualifierIreland has sent a team of 12 male and female boxers hoping to qualify for Paris 2024Thu Jun 22 2023 - 19:00
Andy Farrell must banish Leinster ghosts when summer rugby begins on MondayAbout 80 per cent of the Irish starting team could be haunted by the way their season finishedFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Moorehouse aiming to make her Olympic dream become a reality European Games in Poland next week present an opportunity for Ireland’s six-strong team, including the best boxer at this year’s Irish championships, to book their place in ParisFri Jun 16 2023 - 05:00
Ireland seek Paris Olympic berth at the European Games in PolandWorld Sevens Player of the Year Terry Kennedy is back playing with Ireland after a sabbaticalThu Jun 15 2023 - 09:40
B Boy Aleon, aka Leon Dwyer hoping to be first Irish breaker to qualify for the OlympicsHe hopes to be among the first group to light up the iconic Place de La Concorde for the two-day event next yearWed Jun 07 2023 - 05:00
Kosovo tensions provide timely fuel for Djokovic’s enduring fire Give the Serbian nationalist a drum and he will bang it – he will then plug into the controversy and recharge on the consequencesFri Jun 02 2023 - 05:00
Devin Toner on Farrell’s squad: ‘I don’t think there is an argument on who he picked’Former Irish lock was left out of the World Cup squad in 2019 and knows the disappointed feeling only too wellThu Jun 01 2023 - 06:00
Munster’s Jack Crowley shows he has the temperament for the big occasionThe outhalf’s showing in the URC final will give Ireland coach Andy Farrell food for thought ahead of the World CupSun May 28 2023 - 11:21
Munster player ratings: Mike Haley, Tadhg Beirne and John Hodnett stand up and fightGavin Coombes also impresses in URC final win over Stormers in South AfricaSat May 27 2023 - 20:26
Katie Taylor likely to bounce back stronger after suffering taste of defeat She has lost. It is not new but shocking for her and those in the 3Arena. The response will define herFri May 26 2023 - 05:00
Jack Crowley and Mannie Libbok can use URC final as World Cup auditionStormers’ outhalf Libbok has flourished under head coach John Dobson since his arrivalWed May 24 2023 - 06:00
Chantelle Cameron on Katie Taylor rematch: ‘Now it’s on my terms’Their next meeting for Taylor’s lightweight belts, if it happens, will be even biggerSun May 21 2023 - 16:16
Katie Taylor loses for first time in professional career in homecoming fightHome fans stunned as fighter defeated in 3Arena by Chantelle CameronSun May 21 2023 - 14:23
Coronation or calamity, Katie Taylor will claim the heart of Dublin cityAs ever with Taylor, her fights are always about bigger thingsSat May 20 2023 - 05:00
Katie Taylor and Chantelle Cameron hit the scales at the same weight for Saturday’s fightThe two boxers meet for the undisputed super lightweight title at the 3Arena on SaturdayFri May 19 2023 - 14:26
Players hungry for their first European success will be vital to Leinster’s charge for a fifth starMany of those who will line out in blue on Saturday are yet to taste a Champions Cup victoryThu May 18 2023 - 19:00
Katie Taylor enters no-nonsense mode as she tapers preparations for homecoming boutThe undisputed lightweight world champion is stepping up in weight against Chantelle CameronThu May 18 2023 - 17:00
Katie Taylor brings Dundrum Town Centre to a standstill with public workoutBehind the relaxed mood the world champion faces a dangerous opponent in Chantelle CameronWed May 17 2023 - 19:25
Dillyn Leyds wary of motivation Leinster will take from recent and past setbacksSpringbok winger won man-of-the-match in last season’s Champions Cup finalTue May 16 2023 - 06:00
Connacht hoping to win for departing Andy Friend one more time in South AfricaConnacht have named an unchanged side to face Stormers in Cape Town on Saturday afternoonSat May 13 2023 - 01:00
Peter O’Mahony cleared to lead Munster in URC semi-final clash against LeinsterLeinster v Munster will see Robbie Henshaw restored to backline as Andy Friend names an unchanged team for Connacht’s tie with Stormers in Cape TownFri May 12 2023 - 13:54
Numbers game: Leo Cullen and the fine art of rotating the Leinster squadHead coach has used 61 players so far this season and has a lot to factor in as Leinster head into the final matchesFri May 12 2023 - 05:00
No pressure on Katie Taylor for her professional homecoming bout in DublinNext week, the world champion faces England’s Chantelle Cameron for the first time in Dublin’s 3ArenaThu May 11 2023 - 06:00
A timely comeback for Leinster’s Joe McCarthy after frustrating injuryInjured at the beginning of the year, the secondrow hopes to nail down a place with LeinsterThu May 11 2023 - 06:00
Liffey Swim under threat over insurance issue and ongoing disputeSwim Ireland wish to overhaul their affiliate’s constitutionWed May 10 2023 - 20:00
Leinster aiming to step up their game to meet big challenges A URC semi-final against Munster at the weekend will test where both sides currently areWed May 10 2023 - 05:00
Leinster shaken up again but still dangerous to SharksSouth African side Sharks arrive to Aviva Stadium for their United Rugby Championship quarter-finalSat May 06 2023 - 06:00
Munster seeking South African fire in GlasgowMunster were beaten last time out in Scotstoun but return to Scotland with renewed confidenceSat May 06 2023 - 06:00
IRFU confirm Greg McWilliams has left his role as head coach of Ireland women’s teamDefeat to Scotland in their final match of Six Nations ensured Ireland finished bottom of the tableFri May 05 2023 - 15:28
Minister for Sport says Russian participation in Olympics harms credibility of international sport Thomas Byrne confirms he has joined group of 36 sports ministers calling out IOC plan for Paris GamesFri May 05 2023 - 12:43
Charlie Ngatai’s comeback bodes well for Leinster’s coronation hopes After four months out of action, the New Zealand centre has returned to contribute to Leinster’s pursuit of the URC and European crownsFri May 05 2023 - 06:00
Euro 2028 would light up Belfast but some fans oppose use of Casement ParkIntolerance and fear of the GAA at the heart of issue surrounding Casement ParkFri May 05 2023 - 06:00
Leinster’s Jason Jenkins locked and loaded for season finale Having overcome injuries, the South African is hoping to have a big impact in the URC and Champions CupThu May 04 2023 - 05:00
Leinster reject Ronan O’Gara’s claim of a harder finish to the seasonThe La Rochelle coach pointed to the toughness of his team's matches in France’s Top 14Tue May 02 2023 - 05:00
Leinster’s URC quarter-final against Sharks to be played at reduced capacity AvivaWith the RDS unavailable due to concert, Aviva capacity reduced to 19,000Mon May 01 2023 - 14:41
Ireland look to end bruising campaign with a win against Scotland in EdinburghIreland head coach Greg McWilliams confident that lineout issues have been resolvedSat Apr 29 2023 - 06:00
Leo Cullen was right to take issue with claims that demographics have driven Leinster’s successThis week the Leinster coach reacted to the comments of Ulster coach Dan McFarland and Leicester’s Richard WigglesworthFri Apr 28 2023 - 05:00
Ireland start with an unchanged side for their final Six Nations match against ScotlandCoach Greg McWilliams makes just two changes on the bench to the side that lost to England last weekThu Apr 27 2023 - 14:21
England flanker Jack Willis faces biggest club game of his career against LeinsterWillis, who could have played for Ireland, is set to compete in his first European semi-finalMon Apr 24 2023 - 22:00
‘My goal is that Olympic gold’ - Daniel Wiffen has been talking like no Irish swimmer before him‘My goal this year, to have a great world championship and be on the podium for Ireland and maybe even hear a national anthem’Sun Apr 23 2023 - 10:00
Long, hot summer of protest likely as activists target more sporting events Dramatic interventions at the Grand National and the Crucible show the gloves are off for those dedicated to highlighting their various causesFri Apr 21 2023 - 05:00
‘I’ve spent my entire life explaining’: Decades on, players are finally awarded their Ireland capsA dozen players have been retrospectively recognised by the IRFU for matches in which they playedThu Apr 20 2023 - 05:00
Joey Carbery’s role in question as Munster go for Champions Cup spotThe Irish outhalf was left out of Munster’s squad last weekend in favour of Jack Crowley and Ben HealyWed Apr 19 2023 - 05:00
