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Connacht will stick with the Sportsground for April's clash with their eastern neighbours.

Wednesday 26 January

Today's Top Stories

# shall not be moved

Connacht to stage Champions Cup home leg with Leinster at the Sportsground

Connor Ronan on the ball for the Ireland U21s in November 2020. # more to come

Connor Ronan can play his way into Ireland reckoning, says St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin

Mourneabbey's Laura Fitzgerald. # Healing

'We were extremely devastated' - Losing out on Cork seven-in-a-row to All-Ireland bid

Farrell will miss the Six Nations. # Captain

Eddie Jones confirms that Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations

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Today’s News

'It's great to have new faces' - Hansen and Lowry add energy to Ireland camp
# Competition
# Competition

'It's great to have new faces' - Hansen and Lowry add energy to Ireland camp

14 minutes ago 351 Views 0 Comments

Andy Farrell is sure that Gavin Coombes will be looking to prove a point.

France duo Dupont and Ntamack 'doing well' after positive Covid tests
# Les Bleus
# Les Bleus

France duo Dupont and Ntamack 'doing well' after positive Covid tests

18 minutes ago 180 Views 0 Comments

Les Bleus’ preparation for the Six Nations has been severely disrupted by several withdrawals from the 42-man squad.

'Unacceptable' - Fifa president Infantino comes under fire for remark on African migrants
# Not On
# Not On

'Unacceptable' - Fifa president Infantino comes under fire for remark on African migrants

34 minutes ago 674 Views 0 Comments

Infantino controversially referenced migrants risking drowning in the Mediterranean during a speech.

O'Dwyer stars again as Brisbane win, Gilroy reveals surgery after being bitten by spider
# Irish In Oz
# Irish In Oz

O'Dwyer stars again as Brisbane win, Gilroy reveals surgery after being bitten by spider

40 minutes ago 750 Views 0 Comments

The pair have been among the brightest stars of the 2022 AFLW’s 14-strong Irish contingent.

Medvedev rallies from bring of shock exit to book semi-final date with Tsitsipas
# Onwards
# Onwards

Medvedev rallies from bring of shock exit to book semi-final date with Tsitsipas

50 minutes ago 443 Views 0 Comments

The pair were in action in the Australian Open quarter-finals.

Munster v Leinster rescheduled for May, but Ed Sheeran concerts puts Thomond in doubt
# Hassle On The Hill
# Hassle On The Hill

Munster v Leinster rescheduled for May, but Ed Sheeran concerts puts Thomond in doubt

1 hour ago 2,199 Views 10 Comments

Munster CEO Ian Flanagan says the southern province ‘will do everything possible in exhausting all avenues to play the game at Thomond.’

GAA confirm removal of water breaks and return of Maor Uisces
# Change
# Change

GAA confirm removal of water breaks and return of Maor Uisces

1 hour ago 9,918 Views 13 Comments

The Association confirmed the change in its latest Covid-19 update for members this afternoon.

Rowntree has 'huge plans' for Knox and Salanoa as he urges Munster young guns to seize chance
# To The Fore
# To The Fore

Rowntree has 'huge plans' for Knox and Salanoa as he urges Munster young guns to seize chance

2 hours ago 3,692 Views 5 Comments

Meanwhile, the forwards coach says his stance hasn’t changed in relation to potentially succeeding Johann van Graan in the top job at Munster.

Stephen Bradley and Kylie Murphy recognised with Soccer Writers' Personalty of the Year awards
# Prestige
# Prestige

Stephen Bradley and Kylie Murphy recognised with Soccer Writers' Personalty of the Year awards

2 hours ago 643 Views 0 Comments

The Shamrock Rovers manager won the long-running men’s award, while Murphy is the inaugural winner of the women’s award.

Italy boss says he would welcome promotion-relegation for Six Nations
# Wooden Spoon
# Wooden Spoon

Italy boss says he would welcome promotion-relegation for Six Nations

4 hours ago 5,672 Views 15 Comments

Kieran Crowley hopes the Italians can quell the relegation chat in the coming years.

Connor Ronan can play his way into Ireland reckoning, says St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin
# More To Come
# More To Come

Connor Ronan can play his way into Ireland reckoning, says St Mirren boss Jim Goodwin

4 hours ago 1,535 Views 0 Comments

Goodwin believes the on-loan midfielder can follow in Jamie McGrath’s footsteps.

Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy - reports
# No-vax
# No-vax

Djokovic to play in Dubai after vaccine controversy - reports

4 hours ago 2,004 Views 0 Comments

The world number one’s deportation from Australia prevented a tilt at a record 21st Grand Slam title.

Brentford-linked Eriksen training with former club Ajax to build up fitness
# Ready To Go
# Ready To Go

Brentford-linked Eriksen training with former club Ajax to build up fitness

5 hours ago 1,759 Views 2 Comments

The Denmark international ‘died for five minutes’ when he suffered a cardiac arrest mid-game at last summer’s Euros.

'Good memories' - McIlroy relishing return to familiar surroundings for Dubai Desert Classic
# Rory's Story
# Rory's Story

'Good memories' - McIlroy relishing return to familiar surroundings for Dubai Desert Classic

5 hours ago 1,081 Views 0 Comments

The four-time major winner lived in Dubai for four years and has a superb overall record at Emirates Golf Club.

Carbery 'fit as a fiddle' for Six Nations with Henderson the only injury doubt
# Injury Update
# Injury Update

Carbery 'fit as a fiddle' for Six Nations with Henderson the only injury doubt

5 hours ago 9,646 Views 17 Comments

Jack Carty will be pushing for Carbery’s spot in Ireland’s matchday squad.

Juventus close to signing €70m Fiorentina and Serbia striker Vlahovic - reports
# Most Wanted
# Most Wanted

Juventus close to signing €70m Fiorentina and Serbia striker Vlahovic - reports

6 hours ago 3,398 Views 10 Comments

The 21-year-old has 17 goals in Serie A this season.

Eddie Jones confirms that Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations
# Captain
# Captain

Eddie Jones confirms that Owen Farrell will miss the entire Six Nations

7 hours ago 4,930 Views 3 Comments

The Saracens man has undergone surgery on an ankle injury.

Ulster light on numbers as they search for new Irish-qualified hooker
# Challenge
# Challenge

Ulster light on numbers as they search for new Irish-qualified hooker

8 hours ago 7,692 Views 12 Comments

Wales international Brad Roberts will leave the province at the end of the season.

Connacht to stage Champions Cup home leg with Leinster at the Sportsground
# Shall Not Be Moved
# Shall Not Be Moved

Connacht to stage Champions Cup home leg with Leinster at the Sportsground

Updated 8 hours ago 23,383 Views 26 Comments

While Leinster might look at bringing the second leg to the Aviva Stadium, Connacht are going to stay put for the first.

Anthony Davis returns to spark Lakers in win over short-handed Brooklyn Nets
# NBA
# NBA

Anthony Davis returns to spark Lakers in win over short-handed Brooklyn Nets

8 hours ago 1,577 Views 1 Comment

The Nets were missing all-stars Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving.

Swiatek fights to set up Australian Open semi-final against Collins
# Tennis
# Tennis

Swiatek fights to set up Australian Open semi-final against Collins

8 hours ago 1,373 Views 0 Comments

Swiatek recovered from a set down while Collins ended Alize Cornet’s run.

'We were extremely devastated' - Losing out on Cork seven-in-a-row to All-Ireland bid
# Healing
# Healing

'We were extremely devastated' - Losing out on Cork seven-in-a-row to All-Ireland bid

9 hours ago 4,137 Views 0 Comments

Reigning All-Ireland champions Mourneabbey are hoping to retain their crown this weekend.

Yesterday’s News

Anthony Martial wraps up loan switch to Sevilla
# Out The Door
# Out The Door

Anthony Martial wraps up loan switch to Sevilla

Updated 18 hours ago 9,012 Views 8 Comments

The Frenchman, who joined United in a £36million move from Monaco in 2015, had fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford

Ireland midfielder Ronan's strike enough for St Mirren to see off Aberdeen
# Match Winner
# Match Winner

Ireland midfielder Ronan's strike enough for St Mirren to see off Aberdeen

18 hours ago 4,034 Views 1 Comment

It was a third victory of 2022 for Jim Goodwin’s side.

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton steps down after 15 seasons
# Marching Out
# Marching Out

New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton steps down after 15 seasons

18 hours ago 4,143 Views 5 Comments

The Super Bowl winner, 58, leaves the franchise after a rocky 9-8 season that saw the Saints fail to reach the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Hakimi stunner sends Morocco into quarter-finals after spectacular Malawi scare
# Highlight Reel
# Highlight Reel

Hakimi stunner sends Morocco into quarter-finals after spectacular Malawi scare

19 hours ago 4,604 Views 2 Comments

Gabadinho Mhango had given outsiders Malawi a shock lead with an astonishing 40-yard strike.

Letterkenny IT stun UCD with late point to book Sigerson Cup quarter-final place
# Last Eight
# Last Eight

Letterkenny IT stun UCD with late point to book Sigerson Cup quarter-final place

20 hours ago 25,994 Views 3 Comments

The Donegal side reached the semi-finals in 2020.

Tactics Board: Ziyech flourishes for Chelsea as Spurs' change in shape fails to deliver
# Xs And Os
# Xs And Os

Tactics Board: Ziyech flourishes for Chelsea as Spurs' change in shape fails to deliver

20 hours ago 9,749 Views 0 Comments

Mason Mount and Mateo Kovacic had joy as two number eights at Stamford Bridge on Sunday, writes Shane Keegan.

'It definitely helps us that we're not just relying on our 9s and 10s to run it'
# Playmaker
# Playmaker

'It definitely helps us that we're not just relying on our 9s and 10s to run it'

21 hours ago 9,907 Views 3 Comments

Robbie Henshaw is happy to step up as a distributor for Leinster and Ireland.

Roy Hodgson confirmed as Watford's new manager
# 'Til The End Of The Season
# 'Til The End Of The Season

Roy Hodgson confirmed as Watford's new manager

Updated 21 hours ago 7,457 Views 8 Comments

The 74-year-old has worked with the Pozzo family before during a short stint at Udinese in 2001.

Henderson and Mullins big guns all entered at Cheltenham
# Racing
# Racing

Henderson and Mullins big guns all entered at Cheltenham

21 hours ago 2,569 Views 0 Comments

Total number engaged down on previous years.

AFCON journey ends for Shamrock Rovers star Lopes as Mane helps Senegal advance
# Report
# Report

AFCON journey ends for Shamrock Rovers star Lopes as Mane helps Senegal advance

22 hours ago 4,937 Views 1 Comment

The effects of a bout of food poisoning forced the Dublin-born defender off at half-time in Cape Verde’s defeat.

Middlesbrough interested in loan move for Jeff Hendrick
# Escape Route
# Escape Route

Middlesbrough interested in loan move for Jeff Hendrick

22 hours ago 7,507 Views 3 Comments

The Irish international has hardly played since Eddie Howe took charge.

No plans for blanket coverage of 2022 league games on GAA Go
# Behind The Camera
# Behind The Camera

No plans for blanket coverage of 2022 league games on GAA Go

23 hours ago 4,514 Views 2 Comments

The football league action commences this weekend.

Fit-again Dara O'Shea should 'walk back into' the Championship's best defence
# Podcast
# Podcast

Fit-again Dara O'Shea should 'walk back into' the Championship's best defence

23 hours ago 4,987 Views 1 Comment

The Ireland defender returned to action yesterday after a five-month absence due to a fractured ankle.

Jonnny May's participation in Six Nations to hinge on visit to specialist this week
# COME WHAT MAY
# COME WHAT MAY

Jonnny May's participation in Six Nations to hinge on visit to specialist this week

23 hours ago 3,946 Views 3 Comments

The Gloucester wing will miss at least England’s first two games, and potentially the tournament as a whole.

Healy: Larkham has helped teach me 'to break the rules'
# Master And Apprentice
# Master And Apprentice

Healy: Larkham has helped teach me 'to break the rules'

23 hours ago 17,957 Views 6 Comments

The out-half says Munster’s attack coach has helped him take his game to a new level.

Duff's Shels and Cup champions St Pat's to kick off RTÉ's live coverage of LOI season

Duff's Shels and Cup champions St Pat's to kick off RTÉ's live coverage of LOI season

Tue 4:35 PM 3,160 Views 0 Comments

The former Chelsea and Republic of Ireland winger will make his senior managerial bow at home to Tim Clancy’s men on Friday 18 February.

St Pat's defender James Abankwah set for move to Udinese of Serie A
# On The Move
# On The Move

St Pat's defender James Abankwah set for move to Udinese of Serie A

Tue 3:57 PM 7,073 Views 6 Comments

The reported fee would be a record for a League of Ireland club.

Stephen Kenny's Ireland to face Belgium in March friendly international
# Opponents
# Opponents

Stephen Kenny's Ireland to face Belgium in March friendly international

Updated Tue 3:32 PM 13,789 Views 9 Comments

Roberto Martinez’ side are currently ranked at the top of the Fifa world rankings.

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