Saturday 18 September 2021
# asleep at the wheel
# Talking Points
A new season of Gallagher Premiership rugby kicked-off this weekend.
Three quarter-final ties took place in Waterford today.
The former Manchester United star found out about the club’s plan to go into administration from TV.
Earlier Watford defeated Norwich 3-1.
Edin Dzeko bagged a brace as Inter Milan scored a heavy victory.
It was an incident packed day of action in the French Top14.
The former Republic of Ireland international took over when Hughton was sacked on Thursday.
The Irish-boxing great rolled back the years as he reached the 86kg semi-finals.
Catch up on all the action at Newbury.
It finished 3-1 in favour of the Blades against Hull City.
Robert Lewandowski scored for a record 13th consecutive home league game.
The Norway international curled home the only goal in the 30th minute.
Pep Guardiola had issued a rallying cry to City supporters in midweek but the home side could not break down the stubborn Saints.
The 3-0 victory saw the Senegal forward score in nine consecutive games against the same opponent.
10 motions will be debated at the event on 23 October.
After Ireland’s shock defeat to Spain, captain Ciara Griffin says the squad are determined to give a better account of themselves against Italy.
The Hoops have lost five of their six away games.
Bryan Mbeumo was also on target in a 2-0 victory over Wolves.
Tupou Vaa’i bagged a brace with Patrick Tuipulotu, TJ Perenara, and Samisoni Taukei’aho also crossing over the line.
Laura Feely, Edel McMahon and Eve Higgins are the other three players introduced to Adam Griggs’ starting XV.
Centre Len Ikitau and wing Marika Koroibete scored two tries apiece in the bonus-point win as Australia regained the Nelson Mandela Plate.
The Scot’s West Ham host Solskjaer’s United in London tomorrow.
Paul Flynn, Barry Cahill and Kevin Nolan relive the day that launched Dublin football’s greatest era.
Jordi Murphy lays out his idea of a successful season for Ulster, who will be greatly boosted by the arrival of Duane Vermeulen.
Irish rugby legend sees parallels with Tyrone’s All-Ireland winners and his all-conquering Ulster team of the ’80s.
It’s a big weekend of club hurling action around the country.
It’s been a massive few weeks of positive off-field developments in Irish women’s football.
The 25-year-old has shown her quality over the course of five caps so far.
The 80-year-old left hospital in Sao Paulo earlier this week following an operation to remove a tumour from his colon.
Kenny Shiels side were 4-0 winners over Luxembourg.
Darragh Burns’ brace and Rónán Coughlan’s penalty give Pat’s a 3-0 win.
Sean Boyd struck twice in the closing minutes on a dramatic night in Ballybofey.
Colm Whelan’s penalty miss proves costly as Prince Mutswunguma sends Waterford into the FAI Cup semi-finals.
Raphinha had fired the visitors into the lead before the Frenchman struck to leave the final score 1-1.
The Gypsies were 4-0 winners over over their 10-man Leinster Senior League opposition.
Ruesha Littlejohn’s career to date has been a colourful one.
The Rams have ongoing financial problems and issued a statement on Friday evening.
Dan McFarland’s men are aiming to be in trophy contention this season.
The 20-year-old has returned to Queen’s Park, for whom he made 11 appearances last season.
Coman played on Tuesday night in the Champions League against Barcelona.
