Friday 23 April 2021
# who's at the wheel
# Measure of the Man
# heating up
In this week’s column, Meyler previews the Carabao Cup final and gives predictions for Leeds United v Man United.
Niall Kearney is three shots off the lead after an opening round 66 at the inaugural Gran Canaria Lopesan Open.
The Argentina star scored twice and could have had a third in injury-time at Camp Nou but deferred a penalty to Antoine Griezmann.
The Foxes were 3-0 winners after first-half goals from Jamie Vardy, Jonny Evans and Kelechi Iheanacho.
Bernard Jackman and Murray Kinsella gave their thoughts during a difficult week, and after a stop-start few years, for Irish women’s rugby.
Ireland’s 2021 Grand National and Cheltenham hero now trails Townend by seven.
The Swedish international is the club’s top scorer this season with 15 goals in 17 games, having missed others through injury and illness.
Paddy McLaughlin, Paul Hegarty, Vinny Perth, Sean Connor and Jim McGuinness have also been linked with the vacancy left by Declan Devine.
Meanwhile, there were PBs and national records aplenty at the Irish national swimmimg team trials.
There are plenty of locks bigger than Billy Holland about, but few have left such a footprint on rugby in Munster.
The club remain part of the controversial project for now.
UCC’s Dr Seán Ó Conaill looks back on an extraordinary week for international football.
The Ireland legend and assistant Mike Newell have not resigned from their management roles.
Patryk Klimala has joined New York Red Bulls.
Claire Molloy has been left out of the matchday 23 for their final Six Nations clash.
Michael Cox is this week’s guest on Behind the Lines.
The All-Ireland champions and The Kingdom will reunite at Semple Stadium 20 years on from a famous clash.
The Ireland head coach previously said he didn’t know who was in charge of the women’s club game.
Henry de Bromhead’s charge aiming to supplement Gold Cup heroics.
Meanwhile, the GAA has been granted €2.4 million while €2.25 million has gone to the IRFU.
Stacey Flood, Amee-Leigh Murphy Crowe, and Brittany Hogan will make their first Test starts.
Both provinces have named strong teams for the Rainbow Cup opener.
Uefa’s executive committee is set to make a final decision on Euros hosting on Friday, with Dublin likely to lose its rights to host games.
The Manchester United player has rediscovered his love of football on loan at West Ham after a change of approach in lockdown.
The Tribesmen have launched their home and away kits ahead of the 2021 season.
United’s owners have come under renewed criticism following the failed European Super League.
The Mayo captain is expected to undergo a scan later this week.
The 34-year-old tighthead won four Ireland caps after arriving in 2012.
Tottenham caretaker boss Ryan Mason is hopeful the Spurs talisman will be fit to line out against City on Sunday.
Coleman believes that the opposition to the idea among players, managers and fans was ‘unanimous’.
Irish duo produce ‘a superb day for women’s gymnastics in Ireland’.
Devine has paid the price for a poor start to the season, with Derry lying bottom of the Premier Division.
The former Munster and Ireland out-half will lead the Top 14 club form next season onwards.
Mark Williams furious at ‘farcical’ attempts to ban his controversial tactic.
Embiid barely missed a full-court shot at the buzzer which would have tied the game for Philadelphia.
The 21-year-old flanker is aiming to improve his defensive chat and breakdown skills.
Youngster James Hume has nailed down his jersey and is trying to get ahead of the curve in dealing with the external pressure that comes with it.
The two-time Lions captain thinks a spot in the starting team may be too big an ask for the out-half.
Los Blancos were back in action for the first time since the European Super League project crumbled.
AC Milan lost to Sassuolo in Serie A.
Phil Foden starred as both sides were reduced to 10 men.
