Sports Briefing

The Sports Briefing newsletter. Latest news from the world of sport, along with the best in opinion from our outstanding team of sports writers

Ireland’s young guns get their chance to fire against Fiji

Gus McCarthy and Cormac Izuchukwu will make debuts; Eileen Gleeson’s new contract; Racing’s problem with death

Fri Nov 22 2024 - 10:40

Ciara Mageean speaks of ‘grieving’ process after missing Olympics

Limerick hurling and Dublin football hit with big changes; Rogers backs Rory Gallagher

Thu Nov 21 2024 - 11:02

Blue wave comes crashing down on Dublin football

Dublin might have to deal with more exits; Gordon D’Arcy on the ‘din of negativity’ around Irish rugby

Wed Nov 20 2024 - 13:52

Has Irish rugby become a bit spoilt?

Dublin reeling after another retirement; Hallgrímsson left to pick up the pieces

Tue Nov 19 2024 - 09:59

‘Tactically bereft’ Ireland need to shake off malaise

Andy Farrell’s men face another stiff challenge; Evan Ferguson and Co ‘deserved’ some luck; Katie Taylor gets ready for her Netflix close-up

Fri Nov 15 2024 - 11:37

Injury headache for Hallgrímsson

Republic of Ireland welcome Finland; Felipe Contepomi reacquaints himself; Rory McIlroy racing to season end

Thu Nov 14 2024 - 10:30

Redemption the name of the game as Ireland look to Argentina

Penalties in the spotlight; Andy Farrell to keep the faith; Derry hone in on Paddy Tally

Wed Nov 13 2024 - 10:15

Ireland’s defeat was bad, but spare a thought for Wales

Jack Crowley and Ciaran Frawley undermined; Szmodics hale and hearty; Croke Park to host Leinster club double header

Tue Nov 12 2024 - 10:20

The stage is set for epic League of Ireland finale

Looking back at Duff’s career; Ireland’s fear of All Blacks is gone; Sexton returns

Fri Nov 01 2024 - 10:29

No Kerry or Dublin players make All-Star team

GAA club changing of the guard; Munster focus on the All Blacks; Ireland’s love of NFL

Thu Oct 31 2024 - 10:49

The drama continues for Munster and Manchester United

Gerry Thornley on why Rowntree will be remembered more fondly than Ten Hag; Gordon D’Arcy has sympathy for coach; Armagh to dominate All-Stars

Wed Oct 30 2024 - 10:19

Erik Ten Hag’s low points are grim reading for United fans

Dutch manager waves goodbye at Old Trafford; Ireland look to finish the job; Gerry Thornley talks to Caelan Doris

Tue Oct 29 2024 - 11:23

Contrasting fortunes for the four provinces as League of Ireland goes down to the wire

A busy weekend of sport saw some big county finals decided; Kylian Mbappé will want to quickly forget his first Clásico

Mon Oct 28 2024 - 11:33

Burke plays the conductor as Rovers sing a happy tune

Shamrock Rovers turn their attention from Europe to domestic affairs; Eileen Gleeson’s side head to Tbilisi; Johnny Watterson is unimpressed by the Lions

Fri Oct 25 2024 - 10:24

Doris gets his day, Wiffen dips toe back in the water

Jacob’s stock on the rise: Little left to lose in football; Cuban tries to upscuttle Trump

Thu Oct 24 2024 - 13:34

Doris steps up for Ireland, while Sexton steps in

Gordon D’Arcy on the force of nature that is RG Snyman; Karen Duggan on the ‘disconnect’ between the league and the Irish set-up

Wed Oct 23 2024 - 10:10

Questions to be asked of 20-minute red cards and referees

Gerry Thornley and Owen Doyle have some issues with how rugby is officiated; female soccer players have some issues with Saudi Arabia

Tue Oct 22 2024 - 10:27

GAA bring new rules, while Cuala bring a new broom

Dublin has new football champions; Leinster continue their strong start to season; Liverpool win again, but it’s not pretty

Mon Oct 21 2024 - 10:13

Premier Division title race all about holding on

League of Ireland bringing the late drama; Football Review Committee makes its case; Ireland learn 2025 World Cup pool opponents

Fri Oct 18 2024 - 10:58

It’s gone bonkers at the conkers as GAA looks to crack rule changes

Gordon D’Arcy on why Leinster must keep Frawley at 10; Under-21 heartbreak; Tuchel takes England job

Wed Oct 16 2024 - 12:04

Time to defuse the bomb squad

Ireland’s outhalf pecking order; Gifting goals to the Greeks; Joyce on board with rule changes

Tue Oct 15 2024 - 10:54

Woes and a Grecian burn: another loss for Ireland

Ken Early on Ireland’s struggles; Gerry Thornley and John O’Sullivan on Leinster’s supremacy; Brian O’Connor on Shark Hanlon’s appeal

Mon Oct 14 2024 - 10:50

As stunning as the Northern Lights - Ireland win a match

Robbie Brady’s goal helps end the downward spiral; Aaron Connolly on his addiction issues; Ciaran Fitzgerald on the health of Irish rugby

Fri Oct 11 2024 - 10:47

Irish football has rarely experienced such a grim period

Are we too down on the idea of losing? Leinster’s smaller Viking; Kris Kristofferson’s sporting life

Thu Oct 10 2024 - 10:28

‘The biggest rugby rivalry in the world below Test level’

Graham Rowntree impressed by ticket sales; Ireland’s goal drought; It could be worse, we could be Finland

Wed Oct 09 2024 - 10:05

Winning ugly not an issue for John O’Shea against Finland

Evan Ferguson hoping to be involved: Rugby crossing the Rubicon; shoot-outs in the firing line

Tue Oct 08 2024 - 10:28

A tedious week of fabricated hope awaits us

‘Dysfunctional and hopeless’ are apt words for frustrated fans of both Irish soccer and Manchester United

Mon Oct 07 2024 - 10:37

Heimir looks to stop the bleeding, while Rovers save the day

South Africans aren’t very impressed with the rugby world rankings; Noel McCaffrey on how the GAA can make the split season work

Fri Oct 04 2024 - 10:20

Future looks good for Irish rugby

Emerging Ireland start with a win in South Africa; Ireland confident ahead of second WXV1 clash; hurling managers on the move

Thu Oct 03 2024 - 10:26

The more things change: Gaelic football attempts to keep it fresh with proposed rule changes

Jim Gavin’s committee to show its workings; Munster take criticism on the chin

Wed Oct 02 2024 - 10:25

Ireland women continue meteoric rise through rugby ranks

Scott Bemand’s side have a spring in their step; Shelbourne’s title challenge hits a wobble; Snyman on return trail for Leinster

Tue Oct 01 2024 - 11:45

Ireland women cheer up Monday morning no end with seismic win over New Zealand

Mixed URC weekend return for Irish provinces; Ballyhale say bye-bye in Kilkenny; Is it bye-bye for Ten Hag at United?

Mon Sept 30 2024 - 11:21

Show me the money: Breakdown of sport grants leaves questions aplenty

Johnny Watterson ponders boxing’s ‘derisory’ grant allocation; horse racing eyes Budget 2025; and a throwback to Avril Lavigne’s heyday

Fri Sept 27 2024 - 11:38

Dunlevy/Kelly team on top of the world yet again

Ciarán Murphy looks forward to playing in the sandbox; Gaelic games top funding lists; while the FAI could do with a windfall

Thu Sept 26 2024 - 11:55