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Sport

GAA stadium director Peter McKenna. Photo: Sportsfile

GAA stadium director Peter McKenna. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

GAA to row in behind FAI’s Euros bid as Croke Park chiefs are set to make headquarters available

The joint Ireland/UK bid to host the Euro 2028 soccer championships can expect broad GAA support if it gets the green light.

Johnny Sexton during a Ireland rugby squad training session. Photo: Sportsfile

Johnny Sexton during a Ireland rugby squad training session. Photo: Sportsfile

Rugby

Andy Farrell set for strong hand for Wallabies clash as Ireland stars return to training

Ireland head coach Andy Farrell is expected to have a strong hand to pick from ahead of Saturday night’s sold-out clash with Australia at the Aviva Stadium, as several of his key men, including captain Johnny Sexton, have returned to training.

Mack Hansen goes through his paces during yesterday’s Ireland training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre HARRY MURPHY/SPORTSFILE

Mack Hansen goes through his paces during yesterday’s Ireland training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre HARRY MURPHY/SPORTSFILE

Autumn Internationals

No thoughts of backtracking' - Mack Hansen has no regrets after switching from Australia to Ireland

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci (right) challenges Spain’s Daniel Olmo for possession during Euro 2020 in Wembley last summer. The Italians, so renowned for their defending, are adapting to tactical changes in the global game and leaving some traditions behind.

Italy defender Leonardo Bonucci (right) challenges Spain’s Daniel Olmo for possession during Euro 2020 in Wembley last summer. The Italians, so renowned for their defending, are adapting to tactical changes in the global game and leaving some traditions behind.

World Cup

Erosion of national playing styles to be laid bare in Qatar

Republic of Ireland international Josh Cullen. Photo: Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland international Josh Cullen. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

Award-winning Josh Cullen points way for late-blooming internationals

Katie Taylor and promoter Eddie Hearn during a press tour ahead of the title fight against Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Michelle Farsi

Katie Taylor and promoter Eddie Hearn during a press tour ahead of the title fight against Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden. Photo by Michelle Farsi

GAA Premium

Martin Breheny Opinion Eddie Hearn is working to corner the GAA over Katie Taylor’s Croke Park homecoming

Top Stories

Iran manager Carlos Queiroz challenged the media. Photo: Suhaib Salem

Iran manager Carlos Queiroz challenged the media. Photo: Suhaib Salem

World Cup

Carlos Queiroz clashes with media over question on oppression of women in Iran

Bryan McMahon in action for Ratoath in the Leinster SFC

Bryan McMahon in action for Ratoath in the Leinster SFC

Gaelic Football Premium

Ten years a-growing – Bryan McMahon sees Ratoath cultivate a winning dynasty

Tipperary star Craig Morgan on crutches during the Tipperary SHC game between Clonoulty-Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Templetuohy. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Tipperary star Craig Morgan on crutches during the Tipperary SHC game between Clonoulty-Rossmore and Kilruane MacDonaghs in Templetuohy. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Hurling

‘Tipp will be back’, as will a ‘bigger and stronger and better’ Craig Morgan

Australia's Bernard Foley at training in UCD. Photo by: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Australia's Bernard Foley at training in UCD. Photo by: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Rugby

Bernard Foley: ‘Ultra-competitive’ Johnny Sexton continues to show that age is just a number

John Joe O'Reilly captained Cavan at the Polo Grounds in 1947, when the Breffni Blues beat Kerry in the only All-Ireland final played overseas

John Joe O'Reilly captained Cavan at the Polo Grounds in 1947, when the Breffni Blues beat Kerry in the only All-Ireland final played overseas

Gaelic Football Premium

Colm Keys Opinion Statue commemorating Cavan’s most famous footballer John Joe O’Reilly embodies a glorious past

Former captain Pat O'Connor first played for the Clare seniors in 2011. Photo: Sportsfile

Former captain Pat O'Connor first played for the Clare seniors in 2011. Photo: Sportsfile

Hurling

Pat O’Connor exit in Clare leaves just four survivors from Banner’s 2013 All-Ireland-winning team

Kyra Carusa celebrates after scoring her sides fourth goal during the Republic of Ireland's win against Morocco. Photo: Sportsfile

Kyra Carusa celebrates after scoring her sides fourth goal during the Republic of Ireland's win against Morocco. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

Kyra Carusa glad to put injury woes behind after birthday goal

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training. Photo: Reuters

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training. Photo: Reuters

Premier League

Cristiano Ronaldo heaps praise on ‘best captain’ Roy Keane but gets awkward reception from Bruno Fernandes

Waterford hurling legend Tony Browne. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Waterford hurling legend Tony Browne. Photo: Matt Browne/Sportsfile

Hurling

Waterford legend Tony Browne follows Liam Cahill to Tipperary as a hurling selector

Dan Sheehan has been a breakout star for Ireland in 2022. Image: Sportsfile.

Dan Sheehan has been a breakout star for Ireland in 2022. Image: Sportsfile.

Rugby

‘I've probably come along further than I thought in the last year’ – Dan Sheehan on World Rugby award nomination

Premium Reads

Greg O’Dowd, his brother Tony and father Tony Snr hold a photograph of Conor who passed away 25 years ago

Greg O’Dowd, his brother Tony and father Tony Snr hold a photograph of Conor who passed away 25 years ago

Soccer Premium

Gallery 'He wasn’t alone. He was with his brothers' - A tragic death, an FAI Cup final and a family that never forgot

Miguel Delaney Opinion A political World Cup is nothing new so it’s remarkable football has made more knowing mistakes with Qatar

Premium

Gallery ‘My way of getting weight down? Stick my fingers down my throat’ – Limerick hurling star on eating disorder battle

Premium

From paid publicity to scorching temperatures: 22 things to watch out for at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

Premium

‘When he comes into school, it’s like having Diego Maradona walking around the place’ – The rise of Jack Crowley

Comment and Analysis

Ireland's Jack Crowley during the Bank of Ireland Nations Series clash against Fiji at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

Ireland's Jack Crowley during the Bank of Ireland Nations Series clash against Fiji at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile

International Rugby Premium

Rúaidhrí O’Connor Opinion Ireland need Jack Crowley to be ruthless as they cross their fingers for Johnny Sexton

Darwin Nunez's form has improved at Anfield.

Darwin Nunez's form has improved at Anfield.

Premier League Premium

John Aldridge Opinion Darwin Nunez is finally proving the doubters wrong but Mo Salah’s form is a major concern

A fan watches on during a Templenoe match during the Kerry championship. Image: Sportsfile.

A fan watches on during a Templenoe match during the Kerry championship. Image: Sportsfile.

Gaelic Football Premium

Pat Spillane Opinion Things are looking bleak for rural GAA clubs – and I have three ideas to help them

Ireland's head coach Andy Farrell. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

Ireland's head coach Andy Farrell. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile

International Rugby Premium

Tony Ward Opinion Ireland victory fails to paper over cracks as World Cup squad dilemma looms large

‘The current estimate is 6,500 worker deaths, most of the victims from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.’ Photo: Christopher Pike/Getty Images

‘The current estimate is 6,500 worker deaths, most of the victims from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Nepal.’ Photo: Christopher Pike/Getty Images

World Cup Premium

Tommy Conlon Opinion If sportswashing is the name of the game, then Qatar have played it to disastrous effect

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United in action with John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Carabao Cup. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Alejandro Garnacho of Manchester United in action with John McGinn of Aston Villa during the Carabao Cup. (Photo by Matthew Peters/Manchester United via Getty Images)

Soccer Premium

Paul McGrath Opinion Manchester United have unearthed a real gem in Garnacho – I’d have hated playing against him

Podcasts

Ireland’s Mack Hansen dives over for a try in the 35-17 win over Fiji (Niall Carson/PA Images).

Ireland’s Mack Hansen dives over for a try in the 35-17 win over Fiji (Niall Carson/PA Images).

The Left Wing

The Left Wing Live: Reaction and analysis from the Aviva to Ireland's win over Fiji

Minutes after the final whistle, Rúaidhrí O’Connor gives his post-match reaction and analysis to Ireland’s 35-17 win over Fiji.

Jeremy Loughman during an Ireland rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Jeremy Loughman during an Ireland rugby media conference at the IRFU High Performance Centre on the Sport Ireland Campus in Dublin. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

The Left Wing

The Left Wing: Eight changes and a debut for Jeremy Loughman – Cian Tracey on the Ireland team to face Fiji

It’s a debut for Athy’s Jeremy Loughman as he’s named in the Ireland XV to face Fiji on Saturday and Cian Tracey joins Sinéad Kissane to go through the line-up named by Andy Farrell which has eight changes.

Women's Sport

Ireland's Orla Prendergast. Photo: George Tewkesbury/Sportsfile

Ireland's Orla Prendergast. Photo: George Tewkesbury/Sportsfile

Cricket Premium

Ireland’s triumph over Pakistan cannot be underplayed

A brilliant all-round performance by Orla Prendergast got Ireland off to a winning start in their T20 international series against Pakistan in Lahore. The Pembroke teenager bowled with fire and discipline to take a career best 3-10 off her four overs and backed it up with a blistering 39 off 25 balls to help set up a six wicket win.

Éabha Rutledge in action for Kilmacud Crokes against Tinahely last weekend. Photo: Maurice Grehan.

Éabha Rutledge in action for Kilmacud Crokes against Tinahely last weekend. Photo: Maurice Grehan.

Ladies Football

‘I was really fortunate with the support I got’ – Dublin and Kilmacud Crokes star Éabha Rutledge on dealing with concussion

It wasn’t the hat-trick of goals or even the provincial silverware alongside her beloved teammates that meant the most to Éabha Rutledge.

The New Zealand Black Ferns celebrate winning the Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Greg Bowker/Getty Images)

The New Zealand Black Ferns celebrate winning the Rugby World Cup. (Photo by Greg Bowker/Getty Images)

Women's Rugby World Cup

Red card proves costly as England suffer shock World Cup final defeat after thrilling New Zealand comeback

New Zealand have retained the World Cup after snapping England’s 30-match unbeaten run in a thrilling final at Eden Park.

Vikki Wall in AFLW action.

Vikki Wall in AFLW action.

Ladies Football

Vikki Wall set to feature in AFLW Preliminary Final as North Melbourne march on

Former Meath Footballer of the Year Vikki Wall will feature in next weekend’s AFLW Preliminary Final in her first season down under after North Melbourne secured a spot in the last four of the competition with a thumping 36-point win over Richmond earlier today.

Éabha Rutledge in action for Kilmacud Crokes against Tinahely last weekend. Photo: Maurice Grehan.

Éabha Rutledge in action for Kilmacud Crokes against Tinahely last weekend. Photo: Maurice Grehan.

Ladies Football

‘I was really fortunate with the support I got’ – Dublin and Kilmacud Crokes star Éabha Rutledge on dealing with concussion

It wasn’t the hat-trick of goals or even the provincial silverware alongside her beloved teammates that meant the most to Éabha Rutledge.

Vikki Wall (right) is one of nine Irish players hoping to make this season's AFLW Grand Final. Photo: Getty Images

Vikki Wall (right) is one of nine Irish players hoping to make this season's AFLW Grand Final. Photo: Getty Images

Other Sports

Irish involvement guaranteed in this season’s AFLW Grand Final

The impact the expansion and new time slot of the AFLW season will have on ladies’ football here remains to be seen – but there will be Irish involvement in this season’s Grand Final, with nine players from here still in contention for the game’s biggest prize.

Shelbourne's Heather O'Reilly celebrates with the FAI Women's Cup after their victory over Athlone Town last Sunday. Photo: Sportsfile

Shelbourne's Heather O'Reilly celebrates with the FAI Women's Cup after their victory over Athlone Town last Sunday. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

Heather O’Reilly reflects on ‘whirlwind’ year after Shelbourne’s double triumph

World Cup winner Heather O’Reilly says she’s thrilled to conclude her European journey the ‘right way’, winning a league and cup double with Shelbourne after a ‘whirlwind’ year.

Soccer

Republic of Ireland international Josh Cullen. Photo: Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland international Josh Cullen. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

Award-winning Josh Cullen points way for late-blooming internationals

Lionel Messi has played in five World Cups without success

Lionel Messi has played in five World Cups without success

World Cup Premium

Richard Jolly Opinion World Cup’s thirty-somethings have unfinished business and a lone chance to complete it

Republic of Ireland's Kyra Carusa scores her side's fourth goal during the International friendly against Morocco at Marbella Football Centre in Marbella, Spain. Photo: Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Sportsfile

Republic of Ireland's Kyra Carusa scores her side's fourth goal during the International friendly against Morocco at Marbella Football Centre in Marbella, Spain. Photo: Mateo Villalba Sanchez/Sportsfile

International Soccer

It's curious the soaring emotion of Glasgow could be followed by such a low-key tie with minimal public interest

Cristiano Ronaldo stretches with teammate Pepe, in the background, during a Portugal soccer team training session in Oeiras, outside Lisbon. Photo by: AP Photo/Armando Franca

Cristiano Ronaldo stretches with teammate Pepe, in the background, during a Portugal soccer team training session in Oeiras, outside Lisbon. Photo by: AP Photo/Armando Franca

Soccer

How much of Cristiano Ronaldo's Manchester United criticism was true?

Rugby

Johnny Sexton during a Ireland rugby squad training session. Photo: Sportsfile

Johnny Sexton during a Ireland rugby squad training session. Photo: Sportsfile

Rugby

Andy Farrell set for strong hand for Wallabies clash as Ireland stars return to training

Mack Hansen goes through his paces during yesterday’s Ireland training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre HARRY MURPHY/SPORTSFILE

Mack Hansen goes through his paces during yesterday’s Ireland training session at the IRFU High Performance Centre HARRY MURPHY/SPORTSFILE

Autumn Internationals

No thoughts of backtracking' - Mack Hansen has no regrets after switching from Australia to Ireland

Australia's Bernard Foley at training in UCD. Photo by: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Australia's Bernard Foley at training in UCD. Photo by: Eóin Noonan/Sportsfile

Rugby

Bernard Foley: ‘Ultra-competitive’ Johnny Sexton continues to show that age is just a number

Jack Conan dives over the Fijian try line only to see his effort subsequently disallowed on Saturday. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Jack Conan dives over the Fijian try line only to see his effort subsequently disallowed on Saturday. Photo: Seb Daly/Sportsfile

International Rugby Premium

Rúaidhrí O'Connor Opinion Andy Farrell gets reality check about Ireland’s strength in depth

GAA

GAA stadium director Peter McKenna. Photo: Sportsfile

GAA stadium director Peter McKenna. Photo: Sportsfile

Soccer

GAA to row in behind FAI’s Euros bid as Croke Park chiefs are set to make headquarters available

Former captain Pat O'Connor first played for the Clare seniors in 2011. Photo: Sportsfile

Former captain Pat O'Connor first played for the Clare seniors in 2011. Photo: Sportsfile

Hurling

Pat O’Connor exit in Clare leaves just four survivors from Banner’s 2013 All-Ireland-winning team

John Joe O'Reilly captained Cavan at the Polo Grounds in 1947, when the Breffni Blues beat Kerry in the only All-Ireland final played overseas

John Joe O'Reilly captained Cavan at the Polo Grounds in 1947, when the Breffni Blues beat Kerry in the only All-Ireland final played overseas

Gaelic Football Premium

Colm Keys Opinion Statue commemorating Cavan’s most famous footballer John Joe O’Reilly embodies a glorious past

Possible sanctions could be arrived at quickly this week once the CCC are in a position to identify the chief aggressors in the Parnell Park row. Photo: Sportsfile

Possible sanctions could be arrived at quickly this week once the CCC are in a position to identify the chief aggressors in the Parnell Park row. Photo: Sportsfile

GAA

Leinster Council meet to begin investigation into Parnell Park fighting