“Today’s announcement underpins the IRFU’s commitment to ensuring the best Irish players play at home.” Leinster and Ireland props Tadhg Furlong and Andrew Porter have both signed new two-year deals, contracting them to their country and province until the end of the 2026/2027 season. Under the IRFU’s new rules brought in by Director of Rugby […]

1 year ago

“When the players step out of line, they’re heavily punished by me.” Wolves players were booed off the pitch by their home fans after a 2-1 loss to Ipswich, and one had to be carried off after a full-time scuffle. A furious Rayan Ait-Nouri, who received a second yellow card for his actions, was taken […]

1 year ago

“To suffer that goal so late, the nature of the goal is crazy, which we have said already.” At 8/11 with the bookies, Wolves boss Gary O’Neil is the clear favourite to be the next Premier League gaffer to get the sack, with his side sitting second from bottom in the table. And his departure […]

1 year ago

“That’s a very private question.” Leo Cullen was not willing to divulge too much information on the rules of RG Snyman’s playing conditions for Leinster this season. The Springbok lock arrived in the summer from Munster after Jean Kleyn went back to play for his home country of South Africa, meaning the southern province could […]

1 year ago

“Caelan Doris has stepped up to every challenge thrown his way since first breaking into the Leinster and then Ireland set-ups.” RugbyPass have named four Irish players in the top 20 of their ‘Top 100 Rugby Players’ list, and two in the top 10. In total, there are 14 Ireland players on the list: It’s […]

1 year ago

“I didn’t see what the Leinster fuss was.” Sam Prendergast had a breakthrough European performance last Sunday, in what was his first Champions Cup start. After a stuttering first-half from the province, they let loose in the second 40, with Prendergast scoring tries with fine finishes, as the cavalry off the bench helped beat Bristol […]

1 year ago

“Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing – look after your body, guys.” Eddie Jordan, the F1 legend and businessman, has revealed he is battling prostate and bladder cancer that spread to his spine and pelvis, but also that he is “coming out the other side.” The Dubliner raced in F2 […]

1 year ago

“I’ve never had it before – someone so young doing so well in such a pivotal position.” Mason Melia is reportedly being chased by one of Italy’s top teams. Football Insider have said that Bologna have submitted a €2m bid for the 17-year-old Wicklow native, off the back of his exploits for St Patrick’s Athletic […]

1 year ago

“This is the first stage of the creation of a new FAI National League and is an exciting moment for Irish football.” The FAI have announced the creation of a new National League, with the aim of a greater connection between grassroots and professional football in Ireland. They are set to launch the league – […]

1 year ago

“We are also looking at the potential of a game in the UK area, in Ireland, possibly.” Ireland’s first-ever regular season NFL game is close to being confirmed. The Examiner have reported that the match-up will take place at Croke Park next September, with the Pittsburgh Steelers set to be one of the teams involved. […]

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“No, I’m not offering someone out, I’m 53 years of age with five kids and two grandkids.” Roy Keane has given his side of the story, following his pitch-side argument with an Ipswich Town fan after Manchester United’s 1-1 draw at Portman Road last month. The former Ipswich boss told the supporter to “meet me […]

1 year ago

“He is innocent of all charges and vows to do everything in his power to clear his name.” A man has been questioned by the police over an alleged incident which took place on the Armagh football team’s holiday to Miami last month. The Armagh man voluntarily presented himself to the police and was quizzed […]

1 year ago

There has been a lot of transfer speculation around the big Irishman in recent weeks Evan Ferguson has been linked to yet another Premier League club, ahead of a potential move away in January. The 20-year-old Meath man has struggled for starts this season with Brighton, as his career continues to stall after his breakthrough […]

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The five-time All-Ireland winner has had numerous convictions Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes will have to wait until next February to find out if he will have to go to jail for his violent disorder conviction. The 26-year-old was given a two-year suspended sentence last December, after being convicted of two counts of violent disorder at […]

1 year ago

A potentially life-changing week. Five Irishmen will be competing this week to earn a place on the LIV Golf Tour for next season. The Saudi-backed tour controversially took many top figures in golf from the PGA Tour when it broke away in 2022, with its ludicrous prize money and signing bonuses. However, in recent months […]

1 year ago

“You have got to have those ambitions, I think, because you want to be the best you can be.” La Rochelle head coach Ronan O’Gara has always been open about his ambitions to coach at the highest level in rugby, and following his side’s European win over Bath on Friday, he gave further insight into […]

1 year ago

“I was actually chomping at the bit to get an opportunity with Leinster.” Jordie Barrett made his long awaited debut for Leinster on the weekend, and looked a class above most in his 40 minutes on the field. The 27-year-old All Black came on at half-time, and showed a range of skills as the Irish […]

1 year ago

“I’m sure you’ll be very disappointed today – we all are, all us Evertonians are. We were all looking forward to the game.” Ireland and Everton captain Séamus Coleman made a wonderful gesture to a desperately unlucky young fan, who travelled all the way from Australia to watch the Toffees host Liverpool last Saturday. However, […]

1 year ago

“I’m just champing at the bit right now. I’m running in a park on my own, doing my drills, doing my homework.” Ulster winger Aaron Sexton has confirmed that he will quit rugby for the time being, as he focuses on making it in the NFL via their 2025 International Player Pathway Program. Sexton began […]

1 year ago

“I was down, but I never gave up. It’s the same in life – never give up. I’ll be back next year.” Monaghan’s Shane McGuirk landed the WDF World Darts Championship title on Sunday, defeating 70-year-old Paul Lim at Lakeside. McGuirk won 6-3 against the Singaporean, in the competition’s third year after taking over from […]

1 year ago

“Enquiries are currently being carried out” The PSNI have confirmed that they are investigating an incident that allegedly took place during the Armagh senior football team’s recent trip to the USA. Following their All-Ireland final win over Galway in July, the team, along with family members, coaching staff, and senior figures from the Armagh County […]

1 year ago

“If Sam starts, it’s not such a big deal anymore.” With the Autumn Nations Series wrapped up, attention turns to the Champions Cup and the performances of those vying for Ireland places ahead of February’s Six Nations. All eyes will be on Jack Crowley for Munster against Stade Francais, and Sam Prendergast for Leinster away […]

1 year ago

“These are adult times and me, just a kid – I’m running them.” 16-year-old Australian Gout Gout is the hottest property in world sport right now, after setting breathtaking times in both the 100m and 200m at the All-Schools Championships in Brisbane. On Friday, he ran a wind-assisted 10.04s in his 100m heat – the […]

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“No, no. I feel sorry for them because they have to win. You know what I mean?” Leinster are looking to make it a fourth-time lucky in this year’s Champions Cup, having lost the last three finals in the competition. Ronan O’Gara’s La Rochelle got the better of them in 2022 and 2023 – by […]

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“If you want to call me in for qualifiers, fine, but I wasn’t born yesterday.” Former Ireland winger Aiden McGeady has put both Stephen Kenny and Mick McCarthy on blast in a column for the Irish Independent. McGeady played for Ireland 93 times and also togged out for the likes of Celtic, Spartak Moscow, Everton, […]

1 year ago

Is the European Tour returning to the capital? Promising news for the people of Dublin as it has been announced that The Island Golf Club in Donabate is in the running to host The Irish Open in 2026. The Irish Independent have reported that the North Dublin course is a ‘front runner’ and on a […]

1 year ago

“And really just enjoy each other’s company because it’s special.” Jack Crowley finished off Ireland’s Autumn Nations Series the happiest of the team’s three out-halves, after a game-winning performance off the bench against Australia. 21-year-old Sam Prendergast was effective and relatively error-free in his 65 minutes on the pitch, but the addition of Munster man […]

1 year ago

“Caoimhin! He’s gotta catch it or punch it, Caoimhin, he thinks its going out.” Unsurprisingly, Roy Keane had an exasperated reaction to Caoimhin Kelleher’s late mistake against Newcastle, which earned the Magpies a 3-3 draw against Premier League leaders Liverpool on Wednesday night. In the 90th minute of their clash at St James’ Park, the […]

1 year ago

“That is nonsense, that is horse shit, that does not sit well with me.” Most of the discourse during Ireland’s recent Autumn Nations Series surrounded the battle for the No 10 jersey between newbie Sam Prendergast and the more experienced Jack Crowley. After eight starts with Leinster – 20 games in total – time in […]

1 year ago

“I’m buzzing to get over and get playing with the professional players.” Longford teenager Joe Shannon is set to become the youngest Irish player to compete on the World Snooker Tour on Wednesday. The 14-year-old is due to face world number 23 Robert Milkins at 1.40 pm at the Snooker Shoot Out in Leicester. The […]

1 year ago

“But he will be in goal before the end of December if things continue like they are now.” Liverpool manager Arne Slot has given an update on the fitness of Alisson Becker and the standing of Caoimhin Kelleher in the club’s pecking order. Given the Cork keeper’s run of form for Ireland and Liverpool – […]

1 year ago

“It was a joke. I repeat, it was a joke.” Liverpool manager Arne Slot threw a little bit of shade at rivals Manchester City, as he took advantage of a cryptic comment from Mo Salah. The Egyptian winger continued his sensational form during the Reds’ 2-0 win over their title rivals City at the weekend, […]

1 year ago

“It’s an absolute privilege to be coming out at home with, as it stands, 25,000 tickets sold and people attending the game.” After their 1-1 in Cardiff last Friday in the first leg of their Euro 2025 play-off, the Republic of Ireland will be the happier of the two sides after going a goal down. […]

1 year ago

“To go to a historic venue of that size, taking the game to another part of the province is a really good opportunity.” Rugby will continue its venture into the GAA domain, with Mayo’s MacHale Park set to host the Connacht vs Munster derby in March. Croke Park has hosted Leinster games versus Northampton and […]

1 year ago

“We just want to go home, Roy.” Unsurprisingly, Jamie Carragher and Micah Richards have poked fun at their Sky Sports colleague Roy Keane, following his spat with an Ipswich fan two Sundays ago After Man United’s 1-1 draw with Ipswich, Keane got into a heated exchange pitch side, which ended up with the pundit saying […]

1 year ago

“Fantastic goalkeeper, fantastic human being.” Caoimhin Kelleher produced another assured performance for his on-fire Liverpool side as they comfortably took down Man City at Anfield Since standing in for the Reds’ No. 1 Alisson, the Cork man has gone from strength to strength. Kelleher kept another clean sheet on Sunday as the Anfield outfit went […]

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There are 12 Ireland players in the selection. Ireland and the Wallabies brought the curtain down on this year’s Autumn Nations Series, as fans now look towards February’s Six Nations, with one eye on next summer’s Lions tour to Australia Scotland had the strongest November, but question marks over their consistency remain. A resurgent England […]

1 year ago

A host of handling errors and a poor line out meant Ireland made hard work of the Aussies in their Autumn Nations Series game. Ireland’s handling made it tough for them, particularly in the first half, as they failed to turn territory into points. All eyes were on Sam Prendergast who had a strong showing […]

1 year ago

Leinster’s Sam Prendergast starts for Ireland ahead of the Munster No 10 against Australia today Andy Farrell has been criticised for putting Jack Crowley up for media duty last Tuesday, due to the fact that he has been benched for today’s clash with the Wallabies, and the general media furore around Ireland’s No 10 jersey. […]

1 year ago

Ireland will wear the special jersey on Saturday at the Aviva Stadium. Ireland will wear a special, commemorative jersey against Australia on Saturday to celebrate the IRFU’s 150th anniversary The IRFU was initially formed in 1874 and the organisation have been driving the celebrations throughout the year. Their most notable push will come against Australia […]

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Ireland have named their team for the match against Australia. Andy Farrell has given Sam Prendergast the nod at out-half ahead of Jack Crowley for Ireland’s clash with Australia on Saturday. Ireland take on the Wallabies at the Aviva Stadium this weekend (kick-off: 3.10 pm), as they finish off their Autumn Nations Series. A grim […]

1 year ago

Scully fitness in Galway have taken down their mural of Conor McGregor Once the figurehead of Irish fighting, Conor McGregor’s brand and image is being eroded at an alarming rate – following Nikita Hand’s victory in her civil case over sexual assault charges against the MMA fighter. Tesco, SuperValu, Centa, Spar, Mace and Londis have […]

1 year ago

“I was confident.” Caoimhin Kelleher made his biggest statement yet in a Liverpool jersey last night. The Cork native helped Liverpool to a 2-0 win against Real Madrid in the Champions League at Anfield, denying Kylian Mbappé from the penalty spot with the score at 1-0 after Alexis Mac Allister’s opener. Kelleher has mostly been […]

1 year ago

Eddie O’Sullivan is clearly not a fan of the defensive tactics of Australia’s head coach Joe Schmidt O’Sullivan was in charge of Ireland from 2001-2008, before he was replaced by Declan Kidney. And while O’Sullivan’s Ireland never landed a Six Nations title, the Triple Crowns won during his reign were a far cry from the […]

1 year ago

Former Kilkenny manager Brian Cody will be replaced in the James Stephens hot seat by Eoin Larkin Cody had 24 seasons in charge of the Cats and guided them to 11 All-Irelands and 18 Leinster titles, before stepping down in July 2022. The 70-year-old went straight to his club James Stephens as a selector that […]

1 year ago

“Joe’s injuries will necessitate lifelong care.” A fundraiser set up for young Clare hurler Joe Slattery has raised over €300,000. The Corofin club man suffered a life-changing injury at training last Thursday. Joe has been a minor dual-player for his county and received surgery last Friday after being rushed to hospital the previous day with […]

1 year ago

A positive Irish football story. It looks likely that the Republic of Ireland will play at Euro 2028 regardless of whether they qualify automatically or not. FAI chief executive David Courell has said that because of ongoing conversations with UEFA, his organisation are ‘working on the assumption’ that if the team fail to qualify automatically, […]

1 year ago

Ireland face Australia this Saturday at the Aviva Stadium (kick-off: 3.10 pm) With two wins on the bounce for Andy Farrell’s Ireland side, a convincing win this weekend over a resurgent Aussie team would go a long way to retrieving some goodwill after the dour loss to New Zealand and a scoreless second-half against Argentina. […]

1 year ago

Ferguson has struggled for playing time with the Seagulls. Republic of Ireland striker Evan Ferguson is wanted by two Premier League clubs, according to reports. Fulham and Leicester City are both said to be keen on signing the striker from Brighton and Hove Albion in the January transfer window. On Friday, Football Insider reported that […]

1 year ago

“Conor was a true gentleman both on and off the field and an excellent individual who embodied the best that football can be.” Dublin club Cabinteely have led tributes for their former player Conor Geoghegan, who has sadly passed away aged just 34. The Blackrock man passed away last Thursday and had most recently been […]

1 year ago