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2025
LOI
Galway United attacker Moses Dyer scoops Player of the Month award for April
14 May 2025
704
0
for the record
Clare's Aidan McCarthy clarifies that he was 'ready, willing and able to line out against Tipp'
14 May 2025
4.1k
13
accumulation
Damien Duff suspended for Shels' televised trip to Bohs after receiving five bookings
14 May 2025
3.2k
5
in the diary
NFL confirms Steelers to face Vikings at Croke Park on 28 September
Pittsburgh and Minnesota will meet on Week 4 of the new NFL season at the home of Gaelic games.
Gavan Casey
13 May 2025
3.3k
13
Cruel
Caelan Doris ruled out for up to six months after shoulder surgery
12 May 2025
4.1k
18
buona fortuna
Former Connacht boss Pete Wilkins joins Benetton as attack coach
12 May 2025
5.2k
20
Boxing
Anthony Cacace earns sensational stoppage win over Leigh Wood in Nottingham
11 May 2025
2.7k
8
maverick
Terenure RFC appoint former All Black Carlos Spencer as head coach
10 May 2025
5.6k
28
Protest
Waterford to join Cork in protest against skort rule in Saturday's Munster camogie final
Both sides are united in their stance to wear shorts even if it means forfeiting the game.
Updated 7 May 2025
6.4k
17
triple blow
Athletic Club lose Williams brothers and top scorer Sancet for Old Trafford trip
7 May 2025
3.6k
11
costly
Galway's Daithí Burke to miss Wexford clash after receiving one-game ban for Tullamore red
7 May 2025
2.8k
6
squad update
Mack Hansen to miss Connacht's URC run-in as ankle injury rules him out for five weeks
Updated 6 May 2025
2.3k
18
Game Recognise Game
Fin Smith and Sam Prendergast: Lions rivals but 'loosely in touch' since first meeting in 2022
Smith says the young out-halves are on good terms ahead of Saturday’s showdown and Andy Farrell’s squad announcement next week.
Gavan Casey
1 May 2025
4.8k
57
archie
Munster record-breaker Stephen Archer to retire at end of season
30 Apr 2025
5.7k
15
Priorities
Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.
Gavan Casey
30 Apr 2025
3.6k
3
tribesman
Kieran Molloy to headline pro boxing card at Galway's Pearse Stadium in June
29 Apr 2025
3.4k
1
Legend
Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two-decade career and 121 caps
‘The Ireland team: that is the reason why I always wanted to play this game,’ said Quinn in her retirement statement.
29 Apr 2025
1.3k
4
leinster squad update
James Ryan nearing return from calf injury but Brian Deeny ruled out for rest of season
28 Apr 2025
3.3k
13
Man in the Middle
French referee Pierre Brousset to take charge of Leinster's Champions Cup semi against Saints
28 Apr 2025
4.0k
9
statement
Aaron McKenna dominates Liam Smith to earn breakout victory in London
26 Apr 2025
4.6k
4
Shuffle
Bolton returns as Connacht make six changes for pivotal Lions clash
25 Apr 2025
2.9k
3
statement
URC says faulty app contributed to 14-man farce during Munster-Bulls clash
25 Apr 2025
5.3k
38
standouts
Leinster trio among 8 nominees for Champions Cup Player of the Year
23 Apr 2025
10.2k
34
Toll
Ulster hit with injury absentees and doubts ahead of crucial Sharks meeting
22 Apr 2025
3.3k
33
exodus
O'Connor, Warwick and Matty Rea among 8 senior players to depart Ulster at end of season
22 Apr 2025
6.7k
51
Liveblog
Clare v Cork, Munster Senior Hurling Championship
20 Apr 2025
19.1k
38
shane roche
Completing a Chemical Physics dissertation while competing at the European Championships
Olympic weightlifter Shane Roche will represent Ireland hours after he submits his final-year project from Chișinău, Moldova.
Gavan Casey
18 Apr 2025
2.4k
8
Liveblog
Bordeaux Bègles v Munster, Champions Cup quarter-final
The French top seeds hosted Munster at Stade Chaban-Delmas.
12 Apr 2025
24.9k
101
Challenge Cup
Connacht face a totally reinvigorated Racing as they pursue magical end to tough season
12 Apr 2025
2.1k
4
Challenge
Leinster enjoying clean sheets as much as their own huge points tallies
12 Apr 2025
2.4k
36
flex
Imperious Leinster obliterate Glasgow to reach Champions Cup semi-finals
Leo Cullen and Jacques Nienaber’s side have scored 114 unanswered points in the knockout stages, keeping two clean sheets.
Gavan Casey
Reports from the Aviva Stadium
11 Apr 2025
10.0k
139
spicy
Taylor says 'embarrassing' Serrano should thank her for opportunity of trilogy fight
The defending champion was in uncharacteristically fiery form at the press conference to launch her trilogy bout with Amanda Serrano.
10 Apr 2025
3.5k
16
Cruel Blow
Cork City's fears confirmed as Ruairí Keating set to miss the rest of the season
9 Apr 2025
1.5k
2
GM
Connacht appoint Harlequins director of rugby Billy Millard in new 'general manager' role
9 Apr 2025
4.5k
1
squad update
Leinster welcome back Kelleher for Glasgow clash but Ryan remains out with calf injury
7 Apr 2025
3.6k
10
Liveblog
La Rochelle v Munster, Champions Cup Round of 16
5 Apr 2025
32.5k
98
buckle up
Connacht embrace the chaos as Devine gets his chance in potential season-definer
5 Apr 2025
3.7k
6
Challenge Cup
Bolton returns and new half-back pairing named to start as Connacht make five changes
4 Apr 2025
3.3k
11
mission improbable
Hume returns for Ulster, while Carbery is named to start for Bordeaux
4 Apr 2025
3.8k
15
Sounding board
Prendergast parks 'disappointment' over Munster top job and looks forward to ROG reunion
1 Apr 2025
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