WBC Silver and WBO International heavyweight champion Dillian Whyte has slammed Anthony Joshua for what he perceives as a ridiculous offer for a potential fight between the two. Whyte has won nine fights since his 2015 loss to Joshua and is campaigning for a rematch with the world heavyweight champion with both Deontay Wilder and […]

7 years ago

Ireland’s Grand Slam win over England on St. Patrick’s Day was the most watched sporting event with an audience in excess of 975,000 viewers. The Grand Slam win at Twickenham edged out Ireland’s November win over New Zealand as the most watched sporting event with England’s semi-final loss to Croatia registering as the third most […]

7 years ago

West Ham United have reaffirmed that forward Marko Arnautovic is not for sale despite his brother’s claims that the Austrian wants to leave the club this month. Arnautovic has enjoyed a good season with the Hammers this term with eight goals in 17 games but his brother Danijel insists that he wants to leave the club […]

7 years ago

The good times are back at Toulouse. The four-time European champions have endured a barren last couple of years with no Top 14 title since 2012 and no European Cup trophy since 2010 but that could soon change with Les “rouge et noir” sitting at the top of Pool 1 with four wins from four games as […]

7 years ago

Munster have made six changes to the side that defeated Connacht last weekend with Mike Haley, Rory Scannell, Conor Murray, Dave Kilcoyne, Stephen Archer and CJ Stander all coming back into the side. Haley will start at full-back with Andrew Conway and Keith Earls on the wings while Scannell comes back into the centres to partner […]

7 years ago

Republic of Ireland international Anthony Pilkington has agreed to leave Cardiff City to join Championship side Wigan Athletic. Pilkington has yet to play for Cardiff this season after making just eight appearances last year during their promotion from the Championship. The winger was deemed surplus to requirements by manager Neil Warnock and joins Wigan with […]

7 years ago

The GAA have agreed a new three-year deal with both eir Sport and RTE that will see will see four Allianz League games being simulcast by the two broadcasters this spring. The new agreement, which runs from 2019 until 2022, will also see RTE broadcast games from the AIB Club Championships with the national broadcaster’s coverage set […]

7 years ago

Munster and Ireland scrum-half Conor Murray has revealed that he was hurt by unsubstantiated rumours that he had failed a drugs test during his recovery from a neck injury. Murray sat out for five months last year with a neck injury he suffered on Ireland’s summer tour of Australia and made his return for Munster […]

7 years ago

Wed, Jan 17, 2018, 16:59 – Jordan Larmour named in 36-man Ireland Six Nations squad.  Jordan Larmour remains the story but Rob Kearney should keep 30-something flames burning bright come the team announcement to face France in Ireland’s Six Nations opener in Paris on February 3rd. That was the opening line of Gavin Cummiskey’s Irish Times report last year […]

7 years ago

Former Ireland flankers David Wallace and Shane Jennings have both picked their preferred back-rows for Ireland’s Six Nations campaign next month. The back-row is arguably the area where Ireland have the most depth with Sean O’Brien, CJ Stander, Peter O’Mahony, Dan Leavy, Josh van der Flier, Jack Conan, Rhys Ruddock and Jordi Murphy all pushing […]

7 years ago

Former Leinster captain Shane Jennings has said that he doesn’t think that Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has to change after coming under fire for his performance against Munster. Sexton was caught yanking former teammate Joey Carbery out of a scuffle and throwing the 23-year-old to the ground in a fiery interprovincial derby in Limerick last […]

7 years ago

Former Sunderland and Manchester City striker Niall Quinn has said that there is a resurgence at Manchester United and that there is a sense of belief back at Old Trafford again. Quinn played United regularly during his Premier League career and came up against many of Alex Ferguson’s great sides during his nine seasons in […]

7 years ago

‘Ten years is it? Jeez you’re making me feel old’ David Wallace has aged a little since Ireland’s 2009 Grand Slam, we all have, but the memories from that golden era still shine brightly. The 2009 Grand Slam ended a 61-year wait for Irish Rugby since their last undefeated run in the Five/Six Nations but […]

7 years ago

Former Ireland striker Niall Quinn predicts that new manager Mick McCarthy will have a considerable influence on Ireland’s young players. Ireland won just one of their last 11 matches under former manager Martin O’Neill with McCarthy subsequently replacing the Derry native at the helm of the national team late last year. McCarthy previously managed Ireland […]

7 years ago

Former Ireland defender Darren O’Dea has apologised for feigning injury during Dundee’s recent 0-0 draw with Livingston. Livingston substitute Jack Hamilton was sent off in the 84th minute for raising his hand to O’Dea who threw himself to the ground in an attempt to dismiss the teenager. Livingston striker Jack Hamilton is free to face […]

7 years ago

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery has sent a foul-mouthed message to his detractors after dining at the Nusr-et restaurant while on the Bundesliga’s winter break. Ribery ordered a gold covered steak made by chef Nusret Gokce, also known as ‘Salt Bae‘, and proceeded to kick off the new year by telling his haters to effectively ‘fuck […]

7 years ago

Romelu Lukaku scored his fifth goal in his last eight matches on Saturday when he bagged United’s second after Juan Mata opened the scoring from the penalty spot. Mata was brought down by Reading defender Omar Richards in the 22nd minute and proceeded to convert his own penalty before Lukaku then doubled the hosts advantage […]

7 years ago

Arsenal are said to be close to signing Barcelona and Spain midfielder Denis Suarez. The 24-year-old has made just two appearances in La Liga this season for Barcelona and previously played under current Arsenal manager Unai Emery at Sevilla. Sky in Italy: Arsenal close to deal for Barcelona midfielder Denis Suarez. Roma and AC Milan […]

7 years ago

New York Knicks forward Enes Kanter has said that he will not play in his side’s upcoming trip to London later this month for fear that he could be killed. Kanter has been an outspoken critic of Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and will stay in New York while the Knicks travel to face Washington at The […]

7 years ago

Scottish football referee John Beaton has been forced to contact the police after receiving a string of threatening and abusive messages following Rangers 1-0 win over Celtic last weekend. Beaton came under strong criticism for his performance with many Celtic fans unhappy at his failure to punish Rangers forward Alfredo Morelos for a string of […]

7 years ago

Liverpool’s recent success has been phenomenal with Jurgen Klopp guiding the Reds to a Europa League final, a Champions League final and potentially a maiden Premier League title. The good times are back at Anfield and while Liverpool have had major success with the acquisitions of Virgil van Dijk and Alisson Becker, equally, they’ve also […]

7 years ago

A new study carried out by financial services firm KPMG has identified PSG forward Neymar as the most valuable player in world football. KPMG used their Football Benchmark Player Valuation Tool to provide estimations of professional football players´ market values based on proprietary algorithms. The tool relies heavily upon an analysis of past football player transactions […]

7 years ago

Jose Mourinho has been linked with a return to Portugal where Benfica are on the lookout for a new manager after the dismissal of Rui Vitoria. Vitoria won two Primeira Liga titles with Benfica but left the club earlier this week with the Encarnados currently seven points adrift of league leaders Porto. Mourinho guided Porto to two Primeira Liga […]

7 years ago

Munster have included nine Ireland internationals in their starting team to play Connacht at the Sportsground in the Guinness PRO14 on Saturday night (7.35pm, live eir sport 1). Andrew Conway, Keith Earls, Chris Farrell, Joey Carbery, Peter O’Mahony, Tommy O’Donnell, Tadhg Beirne, John Ryan and Niall Scannell have all been included in Johann van Graan’s side […]

7 years ago

Celtic majority stakeholder Dermot Desmond is reportedly set to meet with Shamrock Rovers counterpart Ray Wilson to discuss an investment opportunity in the Dublin club. It is understood that a potential deal would see Celtic assume a substantial stake in the club with a view of the Scottish champions having first call on players coming […]

7 years ago

Liverpool right-back Nathaniel Clyne has agreed to join AFC Bournemouth for the rest of the season. The England defender had an injury plagued 2018 and ultimately conceded his place in the starting side to Trent Alexander-Arnold. Clyne has made just four appearances this season and will now join ex-Liverpool teammate Jordon Ibe at the Cherries. […]

7 years ago

England head coach Eddie Jones will be able to welcome back both Joe Launchbury and Billy Vunipola to the England squad ahead of next month’s Six Nations. Both players will once again be available for selection with Launchbury named in Wasps team to take on Northampton this weekend while Billy Vunipola has been included in […]

7 years ago

Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey will reportedly sign for Serie A leaders Juventus. Juventus chief executive Fabio Paratici confirmed on Wednesday that the club is interested in the player with Ramsey’s contract with Arsenal set to expire in the summer after first signing with the Gunners in 2008. Juventus already have a very strong midfield with Miralem […]

7 years ago

Former Liverpool captain Jamie Carragher has said that he hopes fellow Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville emigrates abroad if Liverpool win the Premier League. The reds are in pole position in this season’s title race and are currently six points ahead of second placed Spurs with a trip to the Etihad Stadium to face Manchester […]

7 years ago

“There’s a lot going on for the young man.” Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy has said that he can’t do any more to influence wayward international Declan Rice to commit his international future to the Irish national team. Rice has played three matches for Ireland but has withdrawn from the last two international camps […]

7 years ago

Republic of Ireland midfielder Robbie Brady received a red card in Burnley’s 2-1 win over Huddersfield Town on Wednesday. Brady returned from a very slight tear in his hip abductor and was brought on in the second-half as a substitute for Dwight McNeil shortly after the hour mark. Goals from Chris Wood and Ashley Barnes […]

7 years ago

Republic of Ireland defender Shane Duffy scored a superb volley in Brighton & Hove Albion’s 2-2 draw with West Ham United on Wednesday. Dale Stephens gave the Seagulls the lead just after the half-time break before Duffy extended their advantage at the Olympic Stadium with a superb volley after finding some space for himself at […]

7 years ago

AS Monaco manager Thierry Henry is reportedly close to bringing former Arsenal teammate and current Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas to the club. Fabregas has made just five appearances this season for the Blues but has started just one game with Ross Barkley, Jorginho, N’Golo Kante and Mateo Kovacic all preferred to the Spaniard by manager […]

7 years ago

Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville has said that the club were ‘crawling on their hands and knees’ during the final few weeks of the Jose Mourinho tenure at the club. Mourinho left United last month with the second highest win percentage in Manchester United history but results quickly started to slide late last year […]

7 years ago

Everton midfielder James McCarthy could be set for a loan spell away from Goodison Park as he looks to gain more minutes under his belt after his recent comeback from a horrific double leg break. McCarthy has not played a competitive football match since fracturing his leg in a horror challenge with former West Bromwich […]

7 years ago

Serie A leaders Juventus are eyeing up out of contract Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Juventus chief executive Fabio Paratici has confirmed that the club is interested in the player with Ramsey’s contract set to expire in the summer after first signing with Arsenal in 2008. Juventus already have a very strong midfield with Miralem Pjanic, Blaise […]

7 years ago

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has said that he became quite emotional when the club’s leading goalscorer Mohamed Salah let Roberto Firmino take the Reds second penalty in the 5-1 win over Arsenal on Saturday. Liverpool were buoyed by Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Wolves earlier during the day and proceeded to eviscerate Arsenal with Firmino striking […]

7 years ago

Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino put to bed any doubts over his relatively slow start to the season by scoring a sensational hat-trick against Arsenal on Saturday. Liverpool were buoyed by Tottenham’s 3-1 loss to Wolves earlier during the day and proceeded to eviscerate Arsenal with Firmino striking in the 14th and 16th minute after the […]

7 years ago

Leinster winger James Lowe received a red card for taking out Munster counterpart Andrew Conway in the air. In a fiery and tetchy first-half in Limerick, Leinster lost both props Cian Healy and Tadhg Furlong to the sin bin for respective high tackles on Conor Murray and Chris Cloete, with the latter stretchered off the […]

7 years ago

Leinster captain Johnny Sexton was penalised in the opening minutes of the PRO14 champions’ trip to Thomond Park on Saturday for retaliating to a tackle from Munster flanker Fineen Wycherley. Wycherley nailed Sexton after he had passed the ball and the Ireland fly-half reacted angrily to his tackle and appeared to rip his headgear off before […]

7 years ago

Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood looks set to break into the first-team squad at Old Trafford after lighting it up for the club’s underage sides. Greenwood has scored 23 goals in 19 starts across a number of age groups this year and recently scored a hat-trick in Manchester United’s 4-3 Youth Cup win over Chelsea. The 17-year-old […]

7 years ago

Former Republic of Ireland captain Richard Dunne has called on Burnley’s Irish contingent to prove that they want to play in the Premier League after the Clarets dropped into the relegation zone. Burnley have lost six of their last seven matches and have conceded 16 goals during that time with defeats to Liverpool, Tottenham, Everton […]

7 years ago

Manchester United teenager Angel Gomes said his ears blocked up after coming on as a second-half substitute in their 3-1 win over Huddersfield on St. Stephen’s Day. Gomes replaced Juan Mata with just under 10 minutes to go of normal time in what was just his third appearance for the club after making his senior […]

7 years ago

David & Nicky Robinson’s Simply Ned won the 1.15 at Leopardstown in spectacular fashion after hauling in Footpad after the final hurdle. Mark Walsh rode the 11-year-old down the final stretch to pip the prohibitive favourite at the post. It’s the second successive year Simply Ned has won at Leopardstown with the horse also winning on […]

7 years ago

Ireland scored 370 points in 2018 and with that many points on the board there’s a lot of tries to choose from. Judging tries, goals, touchdowns, dunks is always a subjective practice. Fans are always going to have their personal favourites, and while some will judge a score purely on it’s aesthetic nature, others will […]

7 years ago

One of the big questions that follows any athlete throughout their career is what are they going to do next? Athletes spend the majority of their lives trying to climb their way to the top of their chosen sport and then one day they either walk away on their own accord or they’re effectively told […]

7 years ago

UFC President Dana White has said that former Light Heavyweight champion Jon Jones has done nothing wrong after recently testing positive for trace amounts of the anabolic steroid turinabol. Jones recently tested positive for a trace amount of DHCMT, also known as Turinabol, however, UFC VP of Athlete and Health performance Jeff Novitzky has said […]

7 years ago

Chelsea forward Eden Hazard notched his 100th goal for the London club on St. Stephen’s Day with a very classy finish against Watford. Hazard has scored nine goals and provided nine assists for the Blues this season and his latest goal came just minutes after he missed a tap-in from less than six yards at […]

7 years ago

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said that Paul Pogba loves playing for the club and that his current form reminds him of his younger days in Manchester. Solskjaer succeeded former United manager Jose Mourinho last week and has seemingly lit a fire under Pogba with the French World Cup winner scoring two goals […]

7 years ago

Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes has said that he should have retired from professional football after Manchester City won their maiden title in 2012. After 18 years in the United first team, Scholes retired in May 2011 to help coach the club’s reserve side with longtime United coach Warren Joyce. The former England midfielder trained […]

7 years ago