What a performance from the Connacht man… On a night when Johnny Sexton will steal all the headlines, and rightly so we might add, it was the performance Bundee Aki in Ireland’s midfield which will have stood out to many instead. A rampaging 59-16 victory over Tonga sees Ireland sit atop of their Rugby World […]

2 years ago

Sexton has eclipsed Ronan O’Gara’s long-standing Irish points record. Johnny Sexton has officially become Ireland’s all-time leading points scorer, surpassing Ronan O’Gara’s long-standing tally of 1083 points. Latching on to the end of a precision move, Sexton poetically slid in next to the posts much to the delight of the travelling Irish fans. Andy Farrell […]

2 years ago

Man United fell to yet another defeat at home to Brighton this afternoon. Andre Onana conceded a further three goals this afternoon as Man United fell to yet another defeat, this time at home to high-flying Brighton. The Red Devils have been front and centre of the media spotlight over the last number of weeks, […]

2 years ago

A bombshell revelation or mind games ahead of next week’s encounter? Rassie Erasmus is one of rugby’s most eccentric characters. From his traffic light distractions at this autumn’s Rugby World Cup to his box-office Twitter shenanigans, the Springbok head coach dominates the back pages whenever his side are involved. The Springboks got off to a […]

2 years ago

A chance for Ireland to win a 15th straight game and head into two massive games in real form. Andy Farrell’s men take on Tonga in another big World Cup Pool B match in Nantes. We will have all the biggest moments, talking points and full Ireland player ratings in our live feed [below]. On […]

2 years ago

Greenwood was absent from last year’s game but is now set for a return following his move to Spain. On loan Manchester United forward Mason Greenwood is set to be included in the revamped version of the iconic FIFA video game series, with this year’s edition taking on the name ‘EA Sports FC 24’. Greenwood […]

2 years ago

There’s no better man to settle a rugby rules debate… As is always the case in major sporting tournaments, much of the media’s gaze has been placed upon the refereeing decisions made in the opening round of this autumn’s Rugby World Cup, but former Test referee Nigel Owens is on hand to explain why fans […]

2 years ago

The Burnley COO revealed the news in a radio interview this week. Events surrounding Man United have been difficult to say the least over the last number of weeks, from their defeat at Arsenal to the very public spat between manager Erik ten Hag and winger Jadon Sancho. It was hoped the international window may provide […]

2 years ago

Pressure is for tyres, not Evan Ferguson… Evan Ferguson, a breath of footballing fresh air. Still somehow just 18-years-old, the Ireland striker is the talk of the Premier League after becoming just the fourth player under 19 to have notched a league hat-trick. Joining the illustrious company of the likes of Liverpool’s former heroes Robbie […]

2 years ago

Are Tonga being underestimated with such a talented group of players at their disposal? Ireland’s quest for Rugby World Cup glory continues on Saturday night as Andy Farrell’s men face off against Tonga in Nantes, in what will no doubt be a bruising and challenging affair. The small Pacific Island nation will be making their […]

2 years ago

There are some interesting candidates potentially available to the FAI… After three years at the helm, Stephen Kenny looks set to be leaving his post as Republic of Ireland manager following what was yet another dispiriting international window. Defeats at the hands of France and the Netherlands see the Boys in Green firmly out of […]

2 years ago

Stephen Kenny’s Ireland future now hangs in the balance… Ireland fell to a fourth defeat in five Euro 2024 qualification fixtures at the hands of the Netherlands on Sunday night, leaving Stephen Kenny’s future hanging in the balance. Initially, it appeared a historic night was on the cards at the Aviva Stadium, with Ronald Koeman’s […]

2 years ago

Tell us what you really think why don’t you… The Republic of Ireland have pulled results out of the fire against the Netherlands in the past. Yet, if Ronald Koeman’s pre-match comments are anything to go by ahead of tonight’s encounter, Ireland’s visitors are not very fearful of the challenge that they will face at […]

2 years ago

It is now or never for this Stephen Kenny Ireland team… The Republic of Ireland are staring down the barrel of yet another calamitous major tournament qualification campaign, as they head into this evening’s clash against the Netherlands knowing that only a win will suffice in maintaining any realistic hopes of making it to Germany […]

2 years ago

While other big-names will grab headlines, this man was crucial to Ireland’s five-star start. Ireland kick-started their quest for Rugby World Cup glory in perfect fashion on Saturday afternoon, sealing a comprehensive 82-8 victory over Romania, in a result which former Ireland full-back Rob Kearney labelled as “the perfect day.” Johnny Sexton returned from his […]

2 years ago

The prodigal son returns. Johnny Sexton has returned with a bang from his near-six month lay off, with a mesmeric first-half display in Ireland’s opening 2023 Rugby World Cup clash against Romania. With Ireland having already secured a bonus point by half-time, the Leinster out-half’s fingerprints were all over an expansive display. After an initial […]

2 years ago

Ireland’s quest for World Cup glory begins this afternoon. After what was a pulsating Rugby World Cup curtain raiser last night as France powered past a bewildered All Blacks, Andy Farrell’s Ireland side open their tournament account against Romania in Bordeaux this afternoon. Four years of preparation which has seen countless historic moments, from Grand […]

2 years ago

Not the news Irish rugby fans wanted to hear ahead of Saturday… Ireland are set to kick off their 2023 Rugby World Cup campaign on Saturday afternoon in Bordeaux against Romania, however, they will have to do so without three experienced players who are absent through injury. In a press conference ahead of Thursday’s much-anticipated […]

2 years ago

More movement in the GAA calendar could be upon us. The GAA’s Central Council is set to debate over whether or not the current Allianz Football League Finals format should be kept, and thus pushing back the date of the All-Ireland Football Final. Should the Council ratify the proposal, it would see the All-Ireland Football […]

2 years ago

French coach Fabien Galthie has also been accused of orchestrating a tearful press conference involving the player. France have been thrust into the media spotlight for all the wrong reasons on the eve of their hosting of this autumn’s Rugby World Cup. Set to face off against the All Blacks in a mouthwatering tournament curtain […]

2 years ago

Ireland face Romania in the same city as their infamous 2007 slip-up against Georgia. After four long years, the Rugby World Cup is finally upon us once again, with Andy Farrell’s Ireland side heading into the tournament on top of the world already, at least according to the rankings. Years of meticulous planning and preparation […]

2 years ago

It’s do or die for the Ireland manager ahead of the trickiest of double-headers. Republic of Ireland manager Stephen Kenny is staring head on at what could be his last international window at the helm of the Boys in Green. Following June’s disastrous defeat at the hands of Greece, which left Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualification […]

2 years ago

Just reward for one of the most likeable men in the sport. Ireland’s Shane Lowry has been named as one of Team Europe’s six ‘wild card’ picks by captain Luke Donald ahead of this month’s Ryder Cup in Italy. The Offaly man had initially failed to make the grade as one of the six automatic […]

2 years ago

O’Driscoll made the admission as he set out his Rugby World Cup predictions. After four long years, the Rugby World Cup is finally upon us once again, with this cycle’s tournament set to get underway on Friday night in Paris, as the French host the All Blacks in a mouthwatering curtain raiser. Ireland will kick […]

2 years ago

ROG didn’t hold anything back here… Ronan O’Gara has issued a response to last weekend’s viral incident which saw the La Rochelle boss pushed by Clermont Auvergne fly-half Benjamin Urdapilleta. The Munster legend had been stood just outside his technical area on the sidelines, before slowly retreating as a clearance kick made its way towards […]

2 years ago

Johnny Glynn has been given a one-match ban for his clash with Darren Morrissey in the Galway SHC. Glynn looks set to miss his club Ardrahan’s county SHC preliminary quarter final against Clarinbridge this weekend, having been handed a retrospective suspension, according to the Irish Examiner. Glynn’s initial appeal to the hearings committee fell on […]

2 years ago

A bold claim from the United legend. Declan Rice may not be the most popular man on this side of the Irish Sea, but his performance yesterday in Arsenal’s last-gasp win over Manchester United left Gary Neville in awe, as he likened Rice to fellow Sky pundit Roy Keane. Rice, who claimed his summer move […]

2 years ago

After a two year hiatus, the Irish MMA star is set to return to the octagon. Conor Mcgregor has announced his long-awaited UFC return to fans on social media. Tweeting an image of a screenshot from the UFC Fight Pass website, McGregor appeared to confirm that he will be returning to action at UFC 296 […]

2 years ago

There can be no excuses for what is undoubtedly the most talented Ireland squad of all time. Andy Farrell has named his 33-man squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup, in what is the last stepping stone before Ireland kick-off their tournament in Bordeaux against Romania in just under two weeks time. There were no […]

2 years ago

Healy was carried off the field by the Irish medical team following a nasty looking injury against Samoa. Andy Farrell’s Ireland overcame Samoa in an unconvincing 17-13 victory in Bayonne on Saturday evening, as they maintained their place atop of the World Rugby rankings. However, in what was a bruising encounter with the islanders, there […]

2 years ago

Some food for thought for Andy Farrell ahead of this evening’s World Cup squad announcement. Ireland completed their trio of Rugby World Cup warm-up matches with an uninspiring and costly 17-13 victory over Samoa in Bayonne on Saturday night. The win sees Andy Farrell’s side assured of maintaining their number one world ranking spot heading […]

2 years ago

Between the ‘Battle of Bayonne’ in ’07 and tonight’s injury list, maybe Ireland should just avoid World Cup warm-ups in the French town… Ireland 17 – 13 Samoa Ireland made sure they head into next month’s Rugby World Cup as the world’s number one ranked side with a physically bruising win over a resolute Samoan […]

2 years ago

“It looks like his World Cup is in serious jeopardy.” Ireland endured a costly first half in Bayonne during their final Rugby World Cup warmup clash against Samoa. Andy Farrell’s side headed into half-time 10-7 behind the Islanders, however it was an injury to loosehead Cian Healy which will be the greatest cause of concern […]

2 years ago

The Premier League stalwart knows a thing or two about forging a top level career. When James Milner made his Premier League debut for Leeds back in 2002, Evan Ferguson hadn’t even been born, but now the two find themselves teammates at opposite stages of their careers. Milner, who signed on a free transfer for […]

2 years ago

The pair potentially face career-ending bans. Two international rugby stars have tested positive for the use of banned substances, according to reports in French and South African media. Welsh scrum half Rhys Webb has been provisionally banned from club rugby in France, where he plies his trade for Biarritz, following his testing positive for the […]

2 years ago

Forget Dortmund or Milan, add this club to your football trip bucket list. Football tourism is booming. Whether it be a stag party or just a weekend trip away to catch some sun, football fans have been travelling all across the continent in recent times in search of the atmosphere and authenticity that simply isn’t […]

2 years ago

The Springboks deployed some unusual tactics ahead of their World Cup clash with Ireland. Ireland’s Rugby World Cup pool stage rivals South Africa laid down an ominous pre-tournament marker on Friday evening, as they claimed a record 35-7 win over the All Blacks. Meeting at Twickenham, the battleground for the two sides’ 2015 World Cup […]

2 years ago

This would be some bit of business for the Red Devils… Manchester United are reportedly locked in talks over the signing of Bayern star Benjamin Pavard as a replacement for Harry Maguire, according to Sky Sports. Maguire, who was stripped of the United club captaincy earlier this summer by Erik ten Hag, appears to be […]

2 years ago

England’s faint World Cup hopes could be dead and buried… England talisman Owen Farrell is set to face a disciplinary hearing on Tuesday, following his reckless red card against Wales on Saturday. Farrell was initially shown a yellow card for his hit Welsh player Taine Basham with a shoulder-to-jaw collision, in England’s narrow 19-17 victory. […]

2 years ago

McGregor also challenged YouTube star KSI to a bare knuckle boxing bout… Conor McGregor has revealed his plans for his next three UFC bouts, in a bizarre ring interview at Anthony Joshua’s knockout victory over Robert Helenius in London on Saturday night. The former two-weight UFC World Champion told fans in attendance that he plans […]

2 years ago

Kane’s trophy hunt at Munich got off to the worst possible start… Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel has apologised to record signing Harry Kane following his side’s dismal German Super Cup defeat. Losing out 3-0 to RB Leipzig in German football’s curtain raiser, new signing Kane missed out on his first chance at claiming silverware […]

2 years ago

The proposed interview would see Greenwood challenged over his sexual assault allegations. Manchester United are considering making Mason Greenwood available for a TV interview, ahead of a proposed return to first team action. Last month, some of the Manchester club’s biggest sponsors gave their blessing to a Greenwood return, namely shirt manufacturer Adidas, who fund United […]

2 years ago

Opening day chaos has ensued at the Emirates Stadium. Premier League fans will have to wait a little longer for Arsenal’s opener against Nottingham Forest after delays at the turnstiles outside of the Emirates Stadium. The game was due to begin the new season at 12.30pm. However, Arsenal have confirmed a 30 minute delay thanks […]

2 years ago

A move that would suit all parties? Having found game time severely limited at Old Trafford since the arrival of manager Erik ten Hag last summer, Jadon Sancho looks to be on the verge of departing Manchester United, according to reports. Starting just 21 of United’s Premier League games last season and scoring on six […]

2 years ago

“It’s time for the club to stand up and make the right decision.” Earlier this summer it was reported that Manchester United were seriously considering allowing Mason Greenwood to return to first team action, after a host of senior sponsors gave their blessing to the move. In the wake of this news, a group of […]

2 years ago

The Hollywood-backed club have added a sixth Irishman to their ranks. Wrexham have continued their Irish themed recruitment drive with the signing of Sligo Rovers goalkeeper Luke McNicholas. Having already added Republic of Ireland stalwart James McClean to the squad last week, the League 2 newcomers have now turned to the League of Ireland to […]

2 years ago

A new high-profile member of the James McClean fan club… Irish centurion James McClean made the surprising step down the English footballing ladder yesterday, when it was announced that the 34-year-old had signed for League Two side Wrexham. Joining the newly promoted side on an initial one year deal from Wigan Athletic, McClean spoke to […]

2 years ago

From the Championship to Anfield, this would be quite the step up… Liverpool are set to turn to their sights to alternative targets to replace the recently departed duo of Jordan Henderson and Fabinho, after a move for Southampton’s Romeo Lavia reportedly stalled. Liverpool have twice bid for the Belgian international, but have seen their […]

2 years ago

Moves to new clubs are needed by these three to boost their hopes of involvement under Stephen Kenny. English domestic football returned on Friday evening with Gavin Bazunu’s Southampton securing a domineering 2-1 away win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Championship, with time now ticking on much-needed transfers for a number of Irish players. A […]

2 years ago

Pauw’s current deal expires next month, but despite leading Ireland to their first ever World Cup, it has yet to be renewed. Vera Pauw has seen her position as Ireland women’s manager cast under fresh doubt after four of her players failed to publicly back her renewal on Saturday. Pauw has been in the role […]

2 years ago