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Thursday 11 August

Today's Top Stories

# decision

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby

Wexford Park is the stage for next Sunday's county senior hurling final. # Technology

GAA stop plans for live referee mic in TV coverage for Sunday's Wexford hurling final

Chiedozie Ogbene (file photo) # carabao cup

Ogbene on target in Rotherham win while Sheffield Wednesday see off Sunderland

Kobe Bryant died following a helicopter crash in 2020. # Court

Trial on Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photo set to begin

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Today's News

3 months ago, he was attending big European nights as a fan. Now, he's playing in them
# Ready To Go
# Ready To Go

3 months ago, he was attending big European nights as a fan. Now, he's playing in them

32 minutes ago 653 Views 0 Comments

St Patrick’s Athletic defender Tom Grivosti is set to compete in one of the biggest games in his career.

'It definitely has an impact' - Pat's frustrated by flight chaos ahead of vital European clash
# Disruption
# Disruption

'It definitely has an impact' - Pat's frustrated by flight chaos ahead of vital European clash

1 hour ago 440 Views 0 Comments

The Saints were left stranded in Bulgaria last week after their first leg match with CSKA Sofia.

Yesterday's News

'Sure we'll have a go at everything' - Gaffney hails Bradley influence as Rovers ride high
# Confident
# Confident

'Sure we'll have a go at everything' - Gaffney hails Bradley influence as Rovers ride high

8 hours ago 1,508 Views 1 Comment

As the Hoops prepare to continue their European journey with a group stage campaign, influential striker insists domestic focus must now return.

Brazil against replaying abandoned Argentina World Cup qualifier
# Game Off
# Game Off

Brazil against replaying abandoned Argentina World Cup qualifier

8 hours ago 4,898 Views 0 Comments

The original fixture, in September last year, was halted when Brazilian health officials stormed on the pitch alleging Covid-19 quarantine breaches.

Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt to win 5th Uefa Super Cup
# Too Strong
# Too Strong

Real Madrid defeat Eintracht Frankfurt to win 5th Uefa Super Cup

8 hours ago 3,522 Views 1 Comment

Goals from David Alaba and Karim Benzema gave Madrid a 2-0 victory.

Ogbene on target in Rotherham win while Sheffield Wednesday see off Sunderland
# Carabao Cup
# Carabao Cup

Ogbene on target in Rotherham win while Sheffield Wednesday see off Sunderland

8 hours ago 3,109 Views 1 Comment

There were six fixtures in the Carabao Cup this evening.

Trial on Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photo set to begin
# Court
# Court

Trial on Kobe Bryant helicopter crash photo set to begin

9 hours ago 16,578 Views 9 Comments

Lawyers for Los Angeles County do not dispute that the photos were taken, but insist they have never been made public.

'After the diagnosis I was in an extraordinarily dark place, they have lifted me out of that'
# Out In Numbers
# Out In Numbers

'After the diagnosis I was in an extraordinarily dark place, they have lifted me out of that'

10 hours ago 7,350 Views 2 Comments

Former Gloucester and Leicester lock Ed Slater says he has been overwhelmed by support after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease.

McCann sets new national record at Monaco Diamond League
# Athletics
# Athletics

McCann sets new national record at Monaco Diamond League

10 hours ago 3,609 Views 0 Comments

The 24-year-old broke the previous national 1,000m record which was set in 1996.

GAA stop plans for live referee mic in TV coverage for Sunday's Wexford hurling final
# Technology
# Technology

GAA stop plans for live referee mic in TV coverage for Sunday's Wexford hurling final

Updated 11 hours ago 26,787 Views 14 Comments

The new initiative was trialled for the first time at last Sunday’s Kerry county senior hurling final.

McIlroy 'didn’t touch a club, didn’t see the inside of a gym, probably didn’t eat a vegetable' during recharge
# Hibernation
# Hibernation

McIlroy 'didn’t touch a club, didn’t see the inside of a gym, probably didn’t eat a vegetable' during recharge

12 hours ago 12,273 Views 1 Comment

The world no.3 took a fortnight off after St Andrews but got over his Open disappointment after ‘three or four days.’

Shamrock Rovers' league game with Dundalk rescheduled due to Hoops' European involvement
# Shuffle
# Shuffle

Shamrock Rovers' league game with Dundalk rescheduled due to Hoops' European involvement

12 hours ago 2,541 Views 1 Comment

Stephen Bradley’s men face Ferencvaros away next Thursday and will welcome Dundalk to Tallaght the following Sunday.

Bernardo Silva 'happy' at Man City but admits he could leave this summer
# On His Way Out?
# On His Way Out?

Bernardo Silva 'happy' at Man City but admits he could leave this summer

13 hours ago 4,491 Views 5 Comments

Portuguese midfielder has repeatedly been linked with a move away from the Etihad Stadium.

'People take a saint's name for their confirmation, and I met a little girl recently that took Leona instead'
# Star
# Star

'People take a saint's name for their confirmation, and I met a little girl recently that took Leona instead'

14 hours ago 23,295 Views 8 Comments

The Cavan woman leads the charge at this week’s ISPS HANDA World Invitational.

Virgin Media to show Shamrock Rovers' European group matches live
# Live On TV
# Live On TV

Virgin Media to show Shamrock Rovers' European group matches live

14 hours ago 4,894 Views 2 Comments

Meanwhile, RTÉ say they hope to make a decision on the Hoops’ Europa League play-off by Friday.

Ryan Giggs’s ex tells jury she was ‘a slave to his every need and every demand’
# Trial
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# Trial

Ryan Giggs’s ex tells jury she was ‘a slave to his every need and every demand’

14 hours ago 26,720 Views 0 Comments

The former footballer denies using controlling and coercive behaviour and assault.

Ex-Man United and Arsenal star Sanchez makes Ligue 1 move
# Done Deal
# Done Deal

Ex-Man United and Arsenal star Sanchez makes Ligue 1 move

15 hours ago 6,109 Views 2 Comments

Marseille said the forward, with 143 caps for Chile, had signed a deal at the Velodrome after passing a medical.

'Perfect gentleman and the ultimate hurler' - Tipperary players pay tribute to Dillon Quirke
# RIP
# RIP

'Perfect gentleman and the ultimate hurler' - Tipperary players pay tribute to Dillon Quirke

15 hours ago 6,548 Views 3 Comments

Barry Hogan and Robert Byrne praised the leadership and friendship of their team-mate.

Sligo Rovers boss calls on players to go out on a high if historic European run ends
# Second Leg
# Second Leg

Sligo Rovers boss calls on players to go out on a high if historic European run ends

15 hours ago 2,960 Views 1 Comment

The Bit O’Red take on Viking FK at the Showgrounds tomorrow evening, having lost the first leg 5-1 in Norway.

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby
# Decision
# Decision

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby

15 hours ago 22,851 Views 0 Comments

The association have argued that its decision to limit involvement to players recorded as female at birth is ‘based on medical and scientific evidence’.

Tipperary announce new club schedule after games called off due to Dillon Quirke passing
# Revised
# Revised

Tipperary announce new club schedule after games called off due to Dillon Quirke passing

18 hours ago 7,284 Views 0 Comments

The abandoned tie between Clonoulty Rossmore and Kilruane has been refixed for Sunday, 21 August.

'There's no panic. I see the talent every day' - Conor Grant embracing life with MK Dons' Irish quartet
# Settling In
# Settling In

'There's no panic. I see the talent every day' - Conor Grant embracing life with MK Dons' Irish quartet

19 hours ago 4,079 Views 0 Comments

The Dubliner scored his side’s first goal of the season last night and has some familiar – and new – faces as teammates.

Open champion Smith refuses to be drawn on reports of $100m LIV Golf switch
# Tour
# Tour

Open champion Smith refuses to be drawn on reports of $100m LIV Golf switch

19 hours ago 24,587 Views 30 Comments

Fellow Australian Cameron Percy had indicated Smith was set to join the rebel tour.

'There's no point sulking' - McGinty recovers to become shootout hero on Oxford debut
# Rollercoaster
# Rollercoaster

'There's no point sulking' - McGinty recovers to become shootout hero on Oxford debut

19 hours ago 4,078 Views 0 Comments

The former Sligo Rovers goalkeeper said manager Karl Robinson had words with him after a disappointing first half last night.

Fixture change as Qatar World Cup is now set to start a day early on 20 November
# Switch
# Switch

Fixture change as Qatar World Cup is now set to start a day early on 20 November

19 hours ago 5,413 Views 2 Comments

The move, which should be approved by the FIFA Council this week, will retain the tradition of the first match featuring the host country.

Richard Keogh's 'amazing' feeling as he returns to Ipswich Town on one-year deal
# BACKTOTHESTART
# BACKTOTHESTART

Richard Keogh's 'amazing' feeling as he returns to Ipswich Town on one-year deal

20 hours ago 8,711 Views 3 Comments

The former Ireland international started his career in the club’s academy before leaving for Stoke in 2003.

US judge denies LIV Golf trio chance to play in FedEx Cup playoffs
# Ruling
# Ruling

US judge denies LIV Golf trio chance to play in FedEx Cup playoffs

22 hours ago 7,071 Views 4 Comments

A federal judge has denied the request of Matt Jones, Talor Gooch and Hudson Swafford.

Manchester United need to get over Alex Ferguson exit – Javier Hernandez
# Chicarito
# Chicarito

Manchester United need to get over Alex Ferguson exit – Javier Hernandez

22 hours ago 9,863 Views 7 Comments

The club have not won the Premier League since the Scot retired in 2013.

Man City's Mendy goes on trial for rape and sexual assault
# Court
# Court

Man City's Mendy goes on trial for rape and sexual assault

22 hours ago 5,378 Views 0 Comments

He faces eight counts of rape, one count of sexual assault and one count of attempted rape.

Tuesday 9 August, 2022

'Serious questions need to be asked' - Rovers boss Bradley hits out at 'unacceptable' flight chaos
# Plane Speaking
# Plane Speaking

'Serious questions need to be asked' - Rovers boss Bradley hits out at 'unacceptable' flight chaos

Tue 11:12 PM 52,857 Views 37 Comments

Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley is frustrated at the ongoing troubles Irish sides are having in securing charter flights to European games.

Parrott hits first Preston goal, Devoy makes MK Dons debut and McGinty penalty hero for Oxford
# COYBIG
# COYBIG

Parrott hits first Preston goal, Devoy makes MK Dons debut and McGinty penalty hero for Oxford

Tue 10:37 PM 13,355 Views 2 Comments

Busy night of action for Irish players in the EFL Cup.

Rangers into Champions League play-off with stunning comeback
# Revival
# Revival

Rangers into Champions League play-off with stunning comeback

Tue 10:30 PM 10,236 Views 5 Comments

Malik Tillman’s goal capped a thrilling 3-0 win to overturn a 2-0 first-leg deficit against Union Saint-Gilloise.

Hungarian champions await next week for Shamrock Rovers as European journey continues
# Dates For The Diary
# Dates For The Diary

Hungarian champions await next week for Shamrock Rovers as European journey continues

Tue 10:22 PM 9,667 Views 3 Comments

Ferencvaros are next up for Stephen Bradley’s side, the away leg in Budapest is 18 August.

Shane Walsh: 'For me this is a personal decision, I'm hoping it prolongs my career'
# On The Move
# On The Move

Shane Walsh: 'For me this is a personal decision, I'm hoping it prolongs my career'

Tue 10:08 PM 11,395 Views 0 Comments

The Galway star was speaking to Off The Ball about his proposed club transfer to Dublin’s Kilmacud Crokes.

Family rivalry renewed as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn confirm British super-fight
# Chips Off The Old Blocks
# Chips Off The Old Blocks

Family rivalry renewed as Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn confirm British super-fight

Tue 10:01 PM 6,246 Views 9 Comments

Their fathers enjoyed one of Britain’s greatest sporting rivalries in the early ’90s, and they will meet in the middle at a catchweight in London.

Shamrock Rovers beat Shkupi to guarantee European group stage football
# Job Done
# Job Done

Shamrock Rovers beat Shkupi to guarantee European group stage football

Tue 10:01 PM 27,653 Views 28 Comments

A 2-1 win away from home means Rovers will face Ferencvaros for a spot in the Europa League, with a spot in the Conference League guaranteed.

As it happened: Shamrock Rovers v Shkupi, Europa League second leg
Live Tue 7:00 PM

As it happened: Shamrock Rovers v Shkupi, Europa League second leg

Boxing funding cut but Sport Ireland 'a long way from giving up hope' on IABA reform
# Problem Child
# Problem Child

Boxing funding cut but Sport Ireland 'a long way from giving up hope' on IABA reform

Tue 6:30 PM 3,022 Views 0 Comments

Irish boxing’s NGB has until mid-September to propose a restructure of its long-maligned governance.

Timo Werner completes €30 million RB Leipzig return
# Exit
# Exit

Timo Werner completes €30 million RB Leipzig return

Updated Tue 6:20 PM 12,173 Views 12 Comments

The Germany forward joined Chelsea from Leipzig in 2020 in a €64 million deal.

Ireland U21 international Will Ferry leaves Southampton
# Farewell
# Farewell

Ireland U21 international Will Ferry leaves Southampton

Tue 6:13 PM 8,384 Views 0 Comments

The youngster has secured a permanent move to League One outfit Cheltenham Town.

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