Friday 26 April

Today's Top Stories

Gaffer

FAI confirm John O'Shea to continue as interim head coach for June friendlies

crystal clear

Irish football's grave diagnosis cannot be allowed become terminal

suftum

Ulster need to stand up on and off the pitch

Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy embrace following their first round.

Zurich Classic

McIlroy and Lowry share lead at team event in New Orleans

Big sporting weekend ahead for Arsenal, Limerick and Munster.

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Teamsheet

Leinster shuffle starting side for tie against Stormers in Cape Town

8 mins ago

227

Rugby

Jennings renews contract for 2024-25 campaign with Connacht

29 mins ago

330

Team news

Kilkenny missing key men for Leinster SHC clash with Galway

1 hr ago

762

Gaffer

FAI confirm John O'Shea to continue as interim head coach for June friendlies

1 hr ago

1.6k

Zagreb

Ireland U21s to face Croatian equivalents and England U20s in June friendlies

2 hrs ago

403

Blow

Chelsea midfielder Enzo Fernandez to miss rest of season after groin surgery

3 hrs ago

483

NBA Playoffs

Nuggets push LeBron and Lakers to brink as Embiid's 50 points lead Sixers over Knicks

4 hrs ago

722

qb or not qb

Six quarterbacks taken in first 12 picks of NFL draft

4 hrs ago

1.9k

Zurich Classic

McIlroy and Lowry share lead at team event in New Orleans

4 hrs ago

1.9k

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Here's your essential TV guide for this weekend's live sport

5 hrs ago

1.9k

home comforts

'I said to my family, 'If you don’t come I’m going to be a little bit annoyed''

5 hrs ago

2.1k

suftum

Ulster need to stand up on and off the pitch

6 hrs ago

1.1k

crystal clear

Irish football's grave diagnosis cannot be allowed become terminal

Appointment of new FAI chief executive will be crucial to implenting changes required to halt country’s decline.

6 hrs ago

685

Yesterday

25th April 2024

Snooker

'I'll go wherever I’m looked after' - O'Sullivan's warning after World Championship opener

13 hrs ago

2.1k

Sponsored

'I was just like, 'Oh my God.' It was like you could feel the atmosphere through your bones'

Gillette

Apr 25

emphatic

Ireland U21 international O'Mahony makes home debut but Man City crush Brighton

14 hrs ago

3.3k

make a splash

Turner scoops gold and bronze for Brady at European Championships

14 hrs ago

555

The Selections

Cork ring the changes for crucial Clare battle, while Johnny Glynn named on Galway bench

14 hrs ago

4.6k

Upheaval

Red Bull design guru linked with title dominance set to quit after Horner controversy

16 hrs ago

2.6k

dealing with success

'Maybe I thought I was better than I was' - Olatunde getting back on track after difficult second act

Israel Olatunde is Ireland’s fastest man but he missed out on last year’s world championships. He is aiming to atone by making it to Paris later this summer.

17 hrs ago

1.3k

ANALYSIS

Can Liam Cahill finally draw blood in his rivalry with John Kiely?

Tipperary head to the Gaelic Grounds on Sunday with hope that they can land on the right selection, strategy and formation.

17 hrs ago

1.3k

Cricket

Ireland race to six-wicket win in opening Women's T20 World Cup qualifier

18 hrs ago

567

European Boxing Championships

Kellie Harrington suffers first defeat since 2021, while Sweeney and O'Rourke march on

Updated 19 hrs ago

3.0k

Extension

Connacht's triple boost as Ralston, Dowling and Smith sign new deals

Updated 19 hrs ago

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mes que un gaffer

'My players persuaded me to change my mind' – Xavi explains Barcelona U-turn

Updated 21 hrs ago

3.1k

European Rowing Championships

Jake McCarthy into lightweight 'A' final, while O'Donovan finishes third in heavyweight heat

21 hrs ago

1.7k

Political Football

'The politics within Irish football are unbelievable' - Calls for unity to implement pathways plan

22 hrs ago

2.0k

RIP

FAI pays tribute to 40-times capped defender Charlie Hurley

22 hrs ago

1.5k

Women's Six Nations

Sam Monaghan among three changes for Ireland's championship closer with Scotland

23 hrs ago

887

URC

Stuart McCloskey returns for Ulster's pivotal clash with Benetton

23 hrs ago

2.5k

College Football Classic

Aviva Stadium to host 'Farmageddon' rivalry when college football returns in 2025

25 Apr

2.6k

Banned

Bulls out-half Goosen handed three-match ban for high hit on Craig Casey

25 Apr

3.3k

Blue It

'No good thoughts at all... it was not good enough': Jurgen Klopp apologises

25 Apr

2.5k

column

We have decided to become a minnow of international football. When are the FAI going to change it?

The reality of how far Irish football has fallen is frightening – and it will only get worse if it is not quickly addressed.

Gavin Cooney

25 Apr

4.6k

tribe talk

'Conor Cooney is hands down the best club hurler in Galway'

25 Apr

2.1k

JJ Hanrahan

'I've learned loads about myself and rugby... I wouldn't change that'

25 Apr

4.7k

Ulster's Reality Check

'We just needed someone to basically say there were issues that needed addressing'

25 Apr

4.3k

stark reality

FAI seek €5 million a year to fund LOI academies and have chance of 'being competitive'

25 Apr

1.3k

Wednesday

24th April 2024

ANALYSIS

Liverpool end their title challenge in the broken, exhausted image of their manager

A tired-looking Liverpool were beaten 2-0 at Everton

Gavin Cooney

24 Apr

3.6k

pl wrap

Palace overpower Newcastle while referee Atwell is centre of attention in Wolves defeat

24 Apr

2.2k

Foursome

Fernandes steps up as United twice battle back to leave Blades facing drop

24 Apr

2.7k