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Last year
2025
As it happened
Queensland Reds v British & Irish Lions
2 Jul 2025
20.1k
21
Criticism
Chris Busby expresses frustration with IRFU as he retires from refereeing
1 Jul 2025
9.9k
38
disrespect
'It's complete BS' - All Blacks legend Justin Marshall slams France's approach to NZ tour
30 Jun 2025
8.7k
31
MMA
Ireland's Shauna Bannon to face Sam Hughes as UFC returns to Paris
30 Jun 2025
1.2k
1
New Face
Munster appoint Kiwi Martyn Vercoe as new team manager
30 Jun 2025
5.7k
28
standouts
Four players who enhanced their Test chances in the Lions' victory over Western Force
28 Jun 2025
6.8k
22
As it happened
Western Force v British & Irish Lions
28 Jun 2025
25.1k
57
Qualifier
RTÉ to show Champions League first leg between Shelbourne and Linfield
Updated 24 Jun 2025
1.5k
2
Club World Cup
Messi to face PSG as Inter Miami and Palmeiras advance after draw
24 Jun 2025
1.1k
0
los pumas
'20 years later, it's incredible' - Contepomi revels in iconic Argentina victory over Lions
21 Jun 2025
3.3k
15
slim pickings
The few Lions players who enhanced their chances of Test inclusion in Australia
20 Jun 2025
10.5k
17
Liveblog
British & Irish Lions v Argentina
20 Jun 2025
38.9k
103
time flies
Pride, infamy, and Argentina's rope-a-dope: Remembering the Lions' last meeting with Los Pumas
‘With all of the talk in the media, I don’t think we actually thought we could lose.’
Gavan Casey
20 Jun 2025
3.1k
8
sweet ag science
Callum Walsh's home comforts ahead of Saturday's headline bout may include 'goat yoga'
19 Jun 2025
1.3k
2
Club World Cup
Alexander-Arnold buzzes over 'dream' Real Madrid debut despite disappointing result
Updated 19 Jun 2025
2.5k
1
Bigger and better
World title likely to be on the line in rematch between Lewis Crocker and Paddy Donovan
12 Jun 2025
1.6k
1
Boost
Van der Flier and Ringrose return for Leinster's URC final against the Bulls
12 Jun 2025
7.2k
72
telly
Ronan O'Gara and Conor Murray included among Sky Sports' pundits for Lions Tour
12 Jun 2025
5.8k
12
Bullish
'We got here, we're playing for our brothers, and we're playing for our friend that we have lost'
Willie le Roux explains how the death of his dear friend, Cornal Hendricks, has fuelled the Bulls for ‘mission impossible’ in Dublin.
Gavan Casey
11 Jun 2025
4.5k
36
Boxing
Terence Crawford to challenge Canelo Alvarez for undisputed super-middleweight crown
10 Jun 2025
2.0k
3
let's get down to quizness
Know your sport? Take our weekly quiz
6 Jun 2025
4.4k
5
Conor Phillips
Ex-Munster and Ireland U20 wing to feature on new season of Love Island
5 Jun 2025
8.7k
11
The Cup
Holders Drogheda to host Crumlin as big guns avoid each other in FAI Cup 2nd-round draw
5 Jun 2025
1.5k
1
As it happened
Sharks v Munster, URC quarter-final
Kick-off at Kings Park Stadium, Durban, is at 5:30pm.
31 May 2025
33.9k
83
URC
Bulls see off plucky Edinburgh to book home semi with either Sharks or Munster
31 May 2025
3.1k
6
Liveblog
Leinster v Scarlets, URC quarter-final
31 May 2025
17.4k
67
muscle memory
Munster don't need to channel 2004 Red Sox, just their recent selves: 'Why not us... again?'
Munster with a deeper purpose are still capable of inverting the food chain against the fancied Sharks.
Gavan Casey
31 May 2025
2.0k
8
Dual star
Shamrock Rovers sign ex-Down GAA player, highly rated youngster commits to Bohs
27 May 2025
3.5k
0
Pre-Season
Aviva Stadium to host August friendly between Leeds and AC Milan
27 May 2025
2.3k
1
tiebreak
Golden point could be played in Lions' third Test against Australia to avoid shared series
27 May 2025
2.4k
16
European champion
'I'll probably fly out to Ibiza in the morning' - Katie McCabe revels in Champions League glory
24 May 2025
7.9k
5
Union
EPCR confirm inaugural Club World Cup to take place in 2028
24 May 2025
5.7k
25
Lorraine Bray
Postponed Munster final may have to be left in rear-view with skorts, says Déise captain
23 May 2025
4.0k
3
helping hand
Ireland's hopes of qualifying for Euro 2028 increase as Uefa announce backdoor route for hosts
21 May 2025
3.4k
13
recognition
Munster's Tom Farrell nominated for Irish Players' Player of the Year award
21 May 2025
4.7k
31
Team news
Shane Walsh returns for Galway's meeting with Dublin
16 May 2025
1.9k
4
free agent
Ireland international Megan Campbell released by London City Lionesses
16 May 2025
1.7k
1
suftum
Warwick and Treadwell set for farewells as Ulster make trip to play-off chasers Edinburgh
15 May 2025
2.0k
9
win or bust
Munster unchanged for pivotal clash with Benetton in Cork
15 May 2025
4.5k
35
Moving On
Connacht confirm departure of defence coach Scott Fardy
15 May 2025
5.2k
14
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