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Rio 2016

Fight community reacts to seismic rule change allowing professional boxers in Rio Olympics

Boxing

Fight community reacts to seismic rule change allowing professional boxers in Rio Olympics

By Ben Kiely

Rule change means professional boxers can now compete at Rio Olympics

Boxing

Rule change means professional boxers can now compete at Rio Olympics

By Patrick McCarry

Irish rugby star’s stirring words perfectly capture sacrifice and slog needed to chase Olympic dreams

Rugby

Irish rugby star’s stirring words perfectly capture sacrifice and slog needed to chase Olympic dreams

By SportsJOE

Ireland’s latest world boxing superstar won’t be able to compete at the Olympics

Boxing

Ireland’s latest world boxing superstar won’t be able to compete at the Olympics

By Kevin McGillicuddy

Rory McIlroy reveals Zika fears could potentially prevent him featuring at the Olympics

Golf

Rory McIlroy reveals Zika fears could potentially prevent him featuring at the Olympics

By Kevin McGillicuddy

Katie Taylor has one glove in Rio with comprehensive last 16 victory proving she’s back to her best

Boxing

Katie Taylor has one glove in Rio with comprehensive last 16 victory proving she’s back to her best

By Darragh Murphy

Katie Taylor is right back on track with Astana win meaning she’s just two victories away from Rio

Boxing

Katie Taylor is right back on track with Astana win meaning she’s just two victories away from Rio

By Darragh Murphy

WATCH: Michael Conlan and Fiona Doyle show the real struggles and preparation of being an Olympian

World of Sport

WATCH: Michael Conlan and Fiona Doyle show the real struggles and preparation of being an Olympian

By Conan Doherty

Up to 31 athletes could be banned from Rio Olympic Games after Beijing retests

World of Sport

Up to 31 athletes could be banned from Rio Olympic Games after Beijing retests

By Simon Lloyd

Praise for brave teenage Irish Olympic hopeful who reveals he is bisexual

World of Sport

Praise for brave teenage Irish Olympic hopeful who reveals he is bisexual

By Kevin McGillicuddy