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Today’s News

GAA league fixtures to be spread across weekends for live TV coverage
# Broadcasting
# Broadcasting

GAA league fixtures to be spread across weekends for live TV coverage

42 minutes ago 1,129 Views 1 Comment

Eir and TG4 will broadcast live action while GAAGO will air the remainder of the games from hurling’s top tier and all four divisions of football.

Munster confirm that Zebo is returning to his native province this summer
# Homecoming
# Homecoming

Munster confirm that Zebo is returning to his native province this summer

Updated 51 minutes ago 31,159 Views 86 Comments

The 31-year-old Ireland international has been in France for the last three seasons.

Punish players who cover their mouths to talk to opponents – Seedorf
# Hate Speech
# Hate Speech

Punish players who cover their mouths to talk to opponents – Seedorf

2 hours ago 3,476 Views 1 Comment

The former Holland international believes transparency is key in the fight against racism in football.

Leinster quartet nominated for European Player of the Year
# Awards
# Awards

Leinster quartet nominated for European Player of the Year

3 hours ago 8,295 Views 14 Comments

Robbie Henshaw, Tadhg Furlong, Josh van der Flier and Hugo Keenan make the 15-strong list.

Bayern boss Flick mulls future after Champions League exit
# Next Destination
# Next Destination

Bayern boss Flick mulls future after Champions League exit

4 hours ago 3,599 Views 5 Comments

Flick has been tipped to become Germany’s next head coach after the European Championships.

Kevin Durant drops 31 as Nets thump struggling Timberwolves
# Ball Don't Lie
# Ball Don't Lie

Kevin Durant drops 31 as Nets thump struggling Timberwolves

6 hours ago 1,116 Views 0 Comments

Durant led the scorers in a 127-97 victory for the Nets.

Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika teams get licences to join Super Rugby next year
# Join The Club
# Join The Club

Fiji Drua and Moana Pasifika teams get licences to join Super Rugby next year

6 hours ago 4,363 Views 2 Comments

Two Pacific teams set to make up a 12-team competition from the 2022 season onwards.

'I was aware we weren't accepted': The journey of Ireland's first-ever women's rugby captain
# Trailblazers
# Trailblazers

'I was aware we weren't accepted': The journey of Ireland's first-ever women's rugby captain

6 hours ago 11,375 Views 5 Comments

In the second part of our new series, Trailblazers, Jill Henderson speaks about turning down England, establishing an Irish team and their lasting legacy.

'I don't think I'd be the rugby player I am without those years playing basketball'
# W6N
# W6N

'I don't think I'd be the rugby player I am without those years playing basketball'

7 hours ago 3,892 Views 3 Comments

Ireland international Lauren Delany came through the IRFU’s IQ Rugby programme.

McClenaghan calling himself 'The Champ' and contemplating the vast expanses of the universe
# 100 Spins To Tokyo
# 100 Spins To Tokyo

McClenaghan calling himself 'The Champ' and contemplating the vast expanses of the universe

7 hours ago 2,853 Views 1 Comment

Not even the sky is the limit for the soon-to-be Olympic gymnast, who faces a test of his credentials next week.

O'Connell the perfect fit for Lions if Gatland is going to add 'extra resource'
# Nous
# Nous

O'Connell the perfect fit for Lions if Gatland is going to add 'extra resource'

8 hours ago 6,166 Views 5 Comments

The Lions head coach said they ‘may bring someone else in a little bit later on.’

Yesterday’s News

Kante-inspired Chelsea survive late Porto stunner to advance to first CL semi in 7 years
# Midas Tuch
# Midas Tuch

Kante-inspired Chelsea survive late Porto stunner to advance to first CL semi in 7 years

15 hours ago 7,850 Views 17 Comments

A sensational overhead kick by Mehdi Taremi put the squeeze on late but Chelsea advanced to the last four.

Northern Ireland see off Ukraine in second leg to qualify for first ever major tournament
# Euros-bound
# Euros-bound

Northern Ireland see off Ukraine in second leg to qualify for first ever major tournament

16 hours ago 5,290 Views 5 Comments

Kenny Shiels’ side beat the Republic’s conquerors 4-1 on aggregate to progress to next year’s finals.

PSG edge epic Champions League tussle with champions Bayern despite second-leg defeat
# Continental Classic
# Continental Classic

PSG edge epic Champions League tussle with champions Bayern despite second-leg defeat

16 hours ago 19,298 Views 11 Comments

Neymar twice hit the woodwork for PSG in the first half and Choupo-Moting then put Bayern in front five minutes before the break.

Jones has 'captain’s material' as Gatland starts whittling down Lions selection
# Take Your Pick
# Take Your Pick

Jones has 'captain’s material' as Gatland starts whittling down Lions selection

16 hours ago 8,894 Views 6 Comments

Premiership players could miss out if their clubs don’t grant them early release.

'He’s still as good as ever' - Sexton very much in the mix for third Lions tour
# Experience
# Experience

'He’s still as good as ever' - Sexton very much in the mix for third Lions tour

16 hours ago 10,830 Views 22 Comments

The 35-year-old is hoping to be part of the trip to South Africa this summer.

This wonder goal by Burke from halfway line helps Shamrock Rovers to victory over Derry City
# Pick It Out
# Pick It Out

This wonder goal by Burke from halfway line helps Shamrock Rovers to victory over Derry City

Updated 16 hours ago 6,338 Views 2 Comments

Graham Burke’s strike put the league champions ahead 2-0 at half-time.

Irish duo start as Swansea go third in the Championship and Sunderland promotion hopes dented
# Around The Grounds
# Around The Grounds

Irish duo start as Swansea go third in the Championship and Sunderland promotion hopes dented

17 hours ago 5,833 Views 0 Comments

Another win for Conor Hourihane and Ryan Manning tonight.

'I still love that team. I love what we stood for and how we rebelled against the status quo'
# 10 Years On
# 10 Years On

'I still love that team. I love what we stood for and how we rebelled against the status quo'

18 hours ago 24,499 Views 4 Comments

10 years on from a landmark U21 football title for Cavan, goalkeeper Alan O’Mara reflects on the significance of that win.

'I've never seen anyone like Haaland at this club' - Reus
# Difference Maker
# Difference Maker

'I've never seen anyone like Haaland at this club' - Reus

18 hours ago 8,179 Views 4 Comments

The Dortmund captain is back to his best after struggling with poor form and injury this season.

20-year-old Wall's dominant display underlines her potential for Ireland
# Analysis
# Analysis

20-year-old Wall's dominant display underlines her potential for Ireland

18 hours ago 5,793 Views 1 Comment

The Munster flanker was superb in last weekend’s big win over Wales.

Rachael Blackmore returns to action with win at Fairyhouse after Grand National heroics
# Title Race
# Title Race

Rachael Blackmore returns to action with win at Fairyhouse after Grand National heroics

19 hours ago 4,792 Views 4 Comments

Blackmore is closing in on leader Paul Townend in the race to become Champion Jockey.

Sam Allardyce says VAR is becoming a laughing stock
# Unimpressed
# Unimpressed

Sam Allardyce says VAR is becoming a laughing stock

19 hours ago 3,430 Views 2 Comments

Another controversial decision was made in West Brom’s 3-0 win against Southampton.

Jurgen Klopp strives for perfection to pull off Real Madrid comeback
# Hope
# Hope

Jurgen Klopp strives for perfection to pull off Real Madrid comeback

19 hours ago 2,906 Views 0 Comments

Left-back Andy Robertson said the players have a responsibility to create the atmosphere themselves.

Promising prop Thomas Clarkson among 4 players rewarded with new contracts by Leinster
# 3 Is The Magic Number
# 3 Is The Magic Number

Promising prop Thomas Clarkson among 4 players rewarded with new contracts by Leinster

20 hours ago 14,459 Views 69 Comments

The 21-year-old tighthead featured on nine occasions in the Guinness Pro14 this season.

O'Mahony fit to resume training ahead of Munster's latest clash with Leinster
# Fighting Fit
# Fighting Fit

O'Mahony fit to resume training ahead of Munster's latest clash with Leinster

21 hours ago 8,864 Views 20 Comments

Munster will wait until next week for a decision on James Cronin and Tadhg Beirne.

'We've had loads of ups and downs over the last 12 months' - Latest uncertainty nothing new for Ireland
# W6N
# W6N

'We've had loads of ups and downs over the last 12 months' - Latest uncertainty nothing new for Ireland

21 hours ago 2,132 Views 2 Comments

Adam Griggs’ team have eyed the France fixture as a chance to record a potential upset.

Leinster's Champions Cup semi v La Rochelle will not be shown on free-to-air TV
# TV Guide
# TV Guide

Leinster's Champions Cup semi v La Rochelle will not be shown on free-to-air TV

22 hours ago 29,281 Views 30 Comments

Leinster’s Champions Cup semi fixed for Sunday 2 May, with Ulster’s Challenge Cup trip to Leicester set for Friday 30 April.

Elite sport exemptions to mandatory hotel quarantine to be granted on 'case-by-case basis'
# Let The Games Begin
# Let The Games Begin

Elite sport exemptions to mandatory hotel quarantine to be granted on 'case-by-case basis'

23 hours ago 14,829 Views 19 Comments

Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers says any exemptions will be approved by the HSE and policed by Sport Ireland.

Sancho to miss Champions League return leg with Manchester City
# Still On The Sidelines
# Still On The Sidelines

Sancho to miss Champions League return leg with Manchester City

Tue 1:40 PM 3,025 Views 4 Comments

The German side go into the game looking to overturn a 2-1 deficit.

Fixture details confirmed for opening three rounds of the Rainbow Cup
# Schedule
# Schedule

Fixture details confirmed for opening three rounds of the Rainbow Cup

Tue 1:00 PM 9,833 Views 25 Comments

The games begin a week from Friday.

Draws for 2021 GAA championships to take place next week
# Getting Closer
# Getting Closer

Draws for 2021 GAA championships to take place next week

Updated Tue 12:00 PM 9,138 Views 6 Comments

The draws for both the hurling and football championships will be made across next Monday and Tuesday.

Gatland knew 'a long time ago' that Farrell wouldn't be available to Lions
# Priorities
# Priorities

Gatland knew 'a long time ago' that Farrell wouldn't be available to Lions

Tue 11:56 AM 9,020 Views 0 Comments

Farrell will lead Ireland on their tour to the Pacific Islands if it goes ahead.

Limerick hurling S&C coach says GAA pre-seasons were far too long
# Less Is More
# Less Is More

Limerick hurling S&C coach says GAA pre-seasons were far too long

Tue 11:39 AM 9,552 Views 4 Comments

‘A six-week pre-season is more than ample for professional players and that’s what we see ourselves as.’

Perez voted in for sixth term as president of Real Madrid
# Los Blancos
# Los Blancos

Perez voted in for sixth term as president of Real Madrid

Tue 11:22 AM 3,357 Views 2 Comments

Meanwhile Real captain Sergio Ramos has tested positive for Covid-19.

Coetzee granted early release from Ulster contract due to injury
# Exit
# Exit

Coetzee granted early release from Ulster contract due to injury

Tue 10:01 AM 9,245 Views 8 Comments

Last month’s Pro14 defeat to Leinster will now represent his last game for the provice.

Leinster's McBryde confirmed as part of Gatland's Lions coaching team
# Lions Lions Lions
# Lions Lions Lions

Leinster's McBryde confirmed as part of Gatland's Lions coaching team

Tue 9:30 AM 21,961 Views 22 Comments

Gregor Townsend, Steve Tandy, and Neil Jenkins have also been appointed.

Ancelotti says Everton are still in the Europe fight despite Brighton draw
# Stalemate
# Stalemate

Ancelotti says Everton are still in the Europe fight despite Brighton draw

Tue 8:02 AM 2,368 Views 3 Comments

The result leaves Everton eighth, four points behind sixth-placed Liverpool and seven behind West Ham in fourth.

Steph Curry scores 53 to pass Wilt Chamberlain for Warriors all-time scoring record
# NBA
# NBA

Steph Curry scores 53 to pass Wilt Chamberlain for Warriors all-time scoring record

Tue 7:58 AM 3,365 Views 3 Comments

The 33-year-old passed Chamberlain’s mark as Golden State downed the Denver Nuggets.

'Feels like yesterday making my first' - 50th Irish cap for Arsenal star as World Cup qualifiers loom
# Milestone
# Milestone

'Feels like yesterday making my first' - 50th Irish cap for Arsenal star as World Cup qualifiers loom

Tue 7:00 AM 2,254 Views 1 Comment

Katie McCabe reached the half century mark against Belgium on Sunday.

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