Evan Ferguson in Irish training earlier this week.

Wednesday 22 March

Today's Top Stories

# Preview

Ferguson's full debut to bring life to low-key Latvia friendly at start of Ireland's defining year

Cork and Kilkenny players battle for possession.

# Postponed

Camogie All-Star tour to Canada called off after criticism over scheduling

# Analysis

Kinsella on Rugby: How Ireland clinched the Grand Slam while playing below their standard

# Chantelle Cameron

'She WhatsApped me out of the blue' - English stars plotting Taylor's Dublin downfall

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# End of an era

Soccer AM to be axed after 30 years

The programme started back in 1995 but will finish up at the end of the current season.

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# New Deal

Jamie Osborne signs new Leinster contract

The versatile back is a product of Naas RFC.

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49 minutes ago

# Calling Time

Germany World Cup winner and former Arsenal star Ozil retires aged 34

The attacking midfielder also shone for Real Madrid.

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53 minutes ago

# preference

Rory McIlroy backs ‘unpopular’ shorter ball proposal with majors on his mind

The Holywood man said he could choose to play it in PGA Tour tournaments even if not adopted on the US circuit.

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1 hour ago

# Overturned

England fullback Steward's red card against Ireland has been rescinded

The disciplinary committee ruled that he should have been shown yellow instead.

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3 hours ago

# Conveyor belt

U20s' Slam success brings back fond memories of close-knit 2019 team for Leinster's Turner

The 23-year-old centre also coached this year’s Ireland 20s captain, Gus McCarthy, at their alma mater Blackrock College.

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5 hours ago

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# NBA

Sixers into playoffs after Cavs down Nets; Celtics topple Kings

Cleveland’s victory ensured that third-placed Philadelphia became the latest team to advance.

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5 hours ago

# Fallout

GAA partisans should not try to take moral high ground on diving

Cynical play is not restricted to soccer.

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5 hours ago

# Postponed

Camogie All-Star tour to Canada called off after criticism over scheduling

The tour was set to take place in May.

2.3k

5 hours ago

# Chantelle Cameron

'She WhatsApped me out of the blue' - English stars plotting Taylor's Dublin downfall

Natasha Jonas has already contacted Chantelle Cameron with tips as to how to become the first British boxer ever to beat Katie Taylor.

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6 hours ago

# Preview

Ferguson's full debut to bring life to low-key Latvia friendly at start of Ireland's defining year

Evan Ferguson will make his full debut as Ireland tune up for their massive challenge against France.

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7 hours ago

# hot prospect

The Dublin teenager at Brighton with a Premier League debut under his belt

Andrew Moran on being a late developer and playing with Evan Ferguson.

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13 hours ago

Yesterday

21st March 2023

# women's champions league

McCabe and Arsenal suffer battling defeat to Bayern in quarter-final first leg

The Gunners will fancy their chances of overturning the 1-0 deficit in next week’s home return.

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# Round-Up

Dublin U20s hold off Wicklow challenge, while stunning Collins goal inspires Clare minor hurlers

Elsewhere in the U20 LFC, Westmeath beat champions Kildare, while Offaly clawed back a six-point deficit to seal a dramatic, last-gasp draw.

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14 hours ago

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# lock

James Ryan has taken his game to a completely new level with Ireland

Still only 26, the Ireland second row is well on track to be a centurion.

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17 hours ago

# Analysis

Kinsella on Rugby: How Ireland clinched the Grand Slam while playing below their standard

Players will know that the game against England never should have been as fraught as it became in the third quarter.

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18 hours ago

# Womens Six Nations

'There’s definitely huge potential, you just want them to go and fulfil that'

Niamh Briggs and Maeve Óg O’Leary look ahead to a new Six Nations campaign.

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18 hours ago

# Setback

Arsenal suffer injury blow as Takehiro Tomiyasu is ruled out for the season

The defender picked up a knee injury against Sporting Lisbon last week.

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18 hours ago

# URC

Munster expecting a bounce from returning internationals

The province resume their URC campaign at Thomond Park on Saturday against Glasgow Warriors.

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19 hours ago

# Teamsheets

Senior forwards to start for Waterford and Limerick in Munster U20 hurling opener

Throw-in at the Fraher Field in Dungarvan tomorrow night is 7pm.

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19 hours ago

# Tommy Bowe

Andy Farrell backed for Lions job after leading Ireland to the Grand Slam

Farrell served as Lions defence coach in 2013 and 2017.

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19 hours ago

# Not good enough

'Not good enough' - Cavan Ladies hit out at county board over player treatment

The issues relate to expenses, gear and player welfare.

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20 hours ago

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# Injury Crisis

'Why are so many people getting injured? It seems to be out of control with GAA players'

Offaly chairman Michael Duignan says the amount of cruciate injuries needs to be looked at ‘on a national scale’.

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20 hours ago

# On the Move

Donegal captain becomes latest Irish recruit to join AFLW for 2023 season

Niamh McLaughlin has penned a deal with Gold Coast Suns.

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21 hours ago

# earned his spurs

Matt Doherty defends Antonio Conte over post-game rant at players

Doherty has also spoken about his experiences under Diego Simeone at Atletico Madrid.

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22 hours ago

# evan almighty

Evan Ferguson to earn first Irish start against Latvia

The teenager will make his full senior debut at the Aviva Stadium tomorrow night.

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22 hours ago

# like a fine wine

41-year-old Ibrahimovic set to make history

The veteran striker will likely break Italian goalkeeper Dino Zoff’s age record in a Euro qualifier of 40 years and 90 days, set in 1983.

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22 hours ago

# Update

Connacht hopeful of Bealham return before end of season

Meanwhile, Jack Carty and Denis Buckley are set to miss the Edinburgh tie.

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22 hours ago

# OFFICIAL

Referees confirmed for Champions Cup round-of-16 clashes

The matchups include Leinster v Ulster and Cell C Sharks v Munster Rugby.

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23 hours ago

# Exit

'I am an honest player' - Hojbjerg calls on Conte to 'elaborate' after Spurs rant

Tottenham appear set to sack their head coach following his furious outburst after Saturday’s 3-3 draw at Southampton.

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Tue 12:59 PM

# Development

Qataris to make second bid for Manchester United

Meetings held last week were described as positive and constructive by sources close to Sheikh Jassim.

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Tue 12:49 PM

# The Possibilities

The future of rugby bursting with potential after Ireland U20's back-to-back Grand Slam glory

Richie Murphy’s side is packed with talent that could make the breakthrough with the Ireland senior team.

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Tue 11:00 AM

# Long Time Coming

'I usually just send the family group a text: ‘By the way, fighting 20 May... Chantelle Cameron’'

Katie Taylor says she has to pinch herself now that her homecoming bout is actually happening.

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Tue 10:22 AM

# Leader

Mbappe named new France captain ahead of Euro qualifier with Ireland

Lloris had been skipper for more than a decade.

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Tue 9:52 AM

# PGA Tour

McIlroy, Lowry and Power discover groups for World Match Play in Texas

The action begins tomorrow.

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Tue 9:38 AM

# Boxing

'It takes the absolute piss' - Eddie Hearn on Croke Park costs for Taylor fight

The promoter defended Matchroom’s approach ahead of Taylor’s fight at the 3Arena on 20 May.

9.2k

Tue 9:11 AM

# Premier League

Hodgson returns as Crystal Palace boss, Dubliner McCarthy stays as assistant

The 75-year-old former England boss replaces the sacked Patrick Vieira.

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Tue 8:52 AM

# Conundrum

‘One year, I played 7 games for Ireland and 3 for Sunderland… That was new to me’

Keiren Westwood on Irish memories, future plans, and the challenges of balancing club with international form.

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Tue 8:00 AM

# Taking Charge

New Zealand name Scott Robertson as All Blacks coach from 2024

Robertson will replace Ian Foster.

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Tue 7:50 AM

# pushing on

'We want to be World Cup champions' - The Tipp GAA player dreaming big in rugby

Brian Gleeson is already looking to the next target after his man-of-the-match display for the Ireland U20s.

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Tue 7:00 AM