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Dublin: 26°C Thursday 11 August 2022
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Thursday 11 August

Today's Top Stories

# Fitz The Bill

Davy Fitzgerald leading contender as Waterford board meeting called for tonight

Tom Grivosti pictured at Wednesday's press conference. # Ready to go

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

Stephen Bradley (right) issues instructions to Rory Gaffney. # Confident

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

Serena Williams leaves the court carrying flowers and waving to fans after her defeat against Belinda Bencic. # The Long Goodbye

Tearful Serena Williams says ‘goodbye Toronto’ after flagging retirement

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Today's News

'We’re not freaks' – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban
# Protest
# Protest

'We’re not freaks' – Transgender activists protest against ‘disgraceful’ rugby ban

22 minutes ago 963 Views 0 Comments

Emily Hamilton, founding co-chair of LGBTQ+ supporters association ‘Quins Pride’, was among a group staging a peaceful protest at Twickenham.

GAA to permit counties bringing in water breaks for club games in August heatwave
# Sos Uisce
# Sos Uisce

GAA to permit counties bringing in water breaks for club games in August heatwave

29 minutes ago 540 Views 0 Comments

A status yellow temperature warning has been in place since midday for the entire country.

No fresh offers for Fofana after reported €82 million bid rejected
# Big Money
# Big Money

No fresh offers for Fofana after reported €82 million bid rejected

39 minutes ago 1,221 Views 0 Comments

The Leicester centre-half has been subject to two offers from Chelsea.

'They told us to stay in the hotel. Police were literally parked outside'
# Chaotic
# Chaotic

'They told us to stay in the hotel. Police were literally parked outside'

1 hour ago 15,820 Views 1 Comment

The Saints were left stranded in Bulgaria last week amid a less-than-ideal build-up to tonight’s CSKA Sofia clash.

Man City agree deal for highly rated Anderlecht defender
# Hot Prospect
# Hot Prospect

Man City agree deal for highly rated Anderlecht defender

1 hour ago 1,467 Views 1 Comment

Sergio Gomez is now due to discuss personal terms over a move to the Premier League champions.

'To get to a peak time in my career, not to play regularly is something I wouldn’t accept'
# Honest
# Honest

'To get to a peak time in my career, not to play regularly is something I wouldn’t accept'

2 hours ago 3,829 Views 0 Comments

Raheem Sterling opens up as he explains his reasons for leaving Manchester City for Chelsea.

Ian Foster drops Beauden Barrett as New Zealand boss rings changes ahead of South Africa clash
# BIGCALL
# BIGCALL

Ian Foster drops Beauden Barrett as New Zealand boss rings changes ahead of South Africa clash

2 hours ago 5,605 Views 5 Comments

The All Blacks have lost five of their last six matches, heightening media speculation that the head coach is facing the sack if he does not quit.

Ireland captain hails 'huge step' of women's player contracts ahead of historic Japan tour
# Nichola Fryday
# Nichola Fryday

Ireland captain hails 'huge step' of women's player contracts ahead of historic Japan tour

2 hours ago 1,601 Views 0 Comments

The IRFU will be providing professional contracts to women’s 15s players for the first time next season.

Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend tells UK court he ‘kicked me so hard I flew off the bed’
# Ryan Giggs
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# Ryan Giggs

Ryan Giggs’ ex-girlfriend tells UK court he ‘kicked me so hard I flew off the bed’

3 hours ago 11,119 Views 0 Comments

Kate Greville is giving evidence at the trial of the former Manchester United player, who denies assault and using controlling and coercive behaviour.

Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott signs new long-term contract
# Staying Put
# Staying Put

Liverpool teenager Harvey Elliott signs new long-term contract

3 hours ago 2,714 Views 4 Comments

The forward has been rewarded to reflect his growing contribution to the team.

Ireland's Olympic medalists dominate rowing heats at the European Championships in Munich
# Pull Like A Dog
# Pull Like A Dog

Ireland's Olympic medalists dominate rowing heats at the European Championships in Munich

3 hours ago 2,445 Views 0 Comments

A round-up of the Irish in action on the water in Germany.

Ireland U21 international signs new three-year deal with Brighton
# One To Watch
# One To Watch

Ireland U21 international signs new three-year deal with Brighton

4 hours ago 5,185 Views 0 Comments

18-year-old Andrew Moran has been handed a contract extension by the Seagulls.

Ireland goalkeeper Marie Hourihan announces retirement
# End Of The Road
# End Of The Road

Ireland goalkeeper Marie Hourihan announces retirement

5 hours ago 2,319 Views 0 Comments

‘It’s time to step away from playing, and move into another area of the game and embrace a new challenge.’

Davy Fitzgerald leading contender as Waterford board meeting called for tonight
# Fitz The Bill
# Fitz The Bill

Davy Fitzgerald leading contender as Waterford board meeting called for tonight

5 hours ago 14,725 Views 11 Comments

The Deise are poised to announce the successor to Liam Cahill.

'A young player with big potential' - Brentford boss on Euro 2020 star's arrival from Sampdoria
# Bees
# Bees

'A young player with big potential' - Brentford boss on Euro 2020 star's arrival from Sampdoria

5 hours ago 4,054 Views 4 Comments

Mikkel Damsgaard has linked up with the Bees squad ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash at home to Manchester United.

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

7 hours ago 22,952 Views 5 Comments

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

Two Pakistan boxers missing in Britain after Commonwealth Games
# MIA
# MIA

Two Pakistan boxers missing in Britain after Commonwealth Games

8 hours ago 4,477 Views 1 Comment

Suleman Baloch and Nazeerullah Khan failed to show up for the team’s scheduled departure.

Tearful Serena Williams says ‘goodbye Toronto’ after flagging retirement
# The Long Goodbye
# The Long Goodbye

Tearful Serena Williams says ‘goodbye Toronto’ after flagging retirement

8 hours ago 3,030 Views 0 Comments

The 6-2 6-4 second-round loss to Belinda Bencic at the National Bank Open followed her first singles win in more than a year.

Ex-Wexford and Clare coach set to be appointed Meath hurling manager
# Seoirse Bulfin
# Seoirse Bulfin

Ex-Wexford and Clare coach set to be appointed Meath hurling manager

8 hours ago 8,794 Views 0 Comments

Seoirse Bulfin was involved in the set-up as a coach last season.

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

17 hours ago 3,111 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

17 hours ago 10,079 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

18 hours ago 6,100 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

18 hours ago 5,470 Views 2 Comments

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

19 hours ago 27,291 Views 11 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'

19 hours ago 10,933 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

19 hours ago 4,970 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 20 hours ago 34,830 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

21 hours ago 21,187 Views 2 Comments

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

22 hours ago 3,274 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

23 hours ago 5,394 Views 6 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'

23 hours ago 29,962 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

Wed 4:38 PM 5,820 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’

Wed 4:12 PM 30,910 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

Wed 3:58 PM 6,941 Views 3 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

Wed 3:49 PM 7,813 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

Wed 3:33 PM 3,318 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

Wed 3:05 PM 25,923 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

Wed 12:33 PM 8,194 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

Wed 12:02 PM 4,478 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

Wed 12:00 PM 26,316 Views 32 Comments

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

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