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Wednesday 10 August

Today's Top Stories

# decision

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby

The Qatar World Cup has been mired in controversy. # Switch

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

Talor Gooch tees off during the LIV Golf Invitational Series. # Ruling

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

Ed McGinty hugs Cameron Brannagan after the penalty shootout. # Rollercoaster

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

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Today's News

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

IRFU bans transgender women from contact female rugby

27 minutes ago 3,028 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

3 hours ago 2,643 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

3 hours ago 2,161 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

3 hours ago 14,989 Views 18 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

3 hours ago 2,328 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

4 hours ago 3,644 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

4 hours ago 5,699 Views 2 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

6 hours ago 5,662 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

6 hours ago 7,317 Views 2 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

7 hours ago 4,129 Views 0 Comments

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

Yesterday's News

'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

16 hours ago 48,315 Views 31 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

16 hours ago 11,709 Views 1 Comment

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

17 hours ago 9,235 Views 4 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

17 hours ago 8,807 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'

17 hours ago 10,259 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

17 hours ago 5,526 Views 6 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

17 hours ago 25,971 Views 27 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 20 hours ago

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

21 hours ago 2,867 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 21 hours ago 11,582 Views 11 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

21 hours ago 7,627 Views 0 Comments

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

Eddie Jones rebuked over remarks about ‘closeted’ public-school players
# Hot Water
# Hot Water

Eddie Jones rebuked over remarks about ‘closeted’ public-school players

21 hours ago 12,921 Views 12 Comments

England’s head coach said in a newspaper interview published over the weekend that ‘you are going to have to blow the whole thing up’.

Tipperary hurling hero Dillon Quirke died “doing what he loved” funeral mass told
# GAA
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# GAA

Tipperary hurling hero Dillon Quirke died “doing what he loved” funeral mass told

Updated 21 hours ago 41,065 Views 3 Comments

Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was “shocked and saddened” by the news of Quirke’s passing.

Former Celtic striker agrees move to Australian third tier
# Pastures New
# Pastures New

Former Celtic striker agrees move to Australian third tier

22 hours ago 12,137 Views 4 Comments

Leigh Griffiths is linking up with Mandurah City.

Mike Tyson slams 'slave master' streaming giant for unauthorised drama series about his life
# Dry Run Mike
# Dry Run Mike

Mike Tyson slams 'slave master' streaming giant for unauthorised drama series about his life

22 hours ago 36,051 Views 6 Comments

‘Mike’ will stream on Hulu and Disney+ later this month, but Tyson was not consulted on, or compensated for, the dramatic depiction of his early years.

Jury discharged in trial of Wolves fan accused of racist abuse of Rio Ferdinand
# Development
# Development

Jury discharged in trial of Wolves fan accused of racist abuse of Rio Ferdinand

22 hours ago 4,710 Views 0 Comments

Jamie Arnold has denied racially abusing the former England and Manchester United player at a match in 2021.

Winter blackout risk to stadium and pitch lighting may result in sports groups getting supports
# Electricity Shortage
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# Electricity Shortage

Winter blackout risk to stadium and pitch lighting may result in sports groups getting supports

23 hours ago 17,666 Views 12 Comments

Chief Executive of Sport Ireland Dr Una May says they are conscious that sports bodies could potentially be impacted.

‘I’m evolving away from tennis’ - Serena Williams set to retire
# Calling Time
# Calling Time

‘I’m evolving away from tennis’ - Serena Williams set to retire

Updated Tue 2:47 PM 19,962 Views 13 Comments

The US Open is expected to be the 23-time grand-slam champion’s final tournament.

Everton complete €39m move for Belgium midfielder Onana
# That's My Name
# That's My Name

Everton complete €39m move for Belgium midfielder Onana

Tue 2:45 PM 5,484 Views 3 Comments

The 20-year-old midfielder, joining from Lille, has agreed a five-year contract at Goodison Park.

Court hears of Giggs' alleged affairs as assault trial continues
# Ryan Giggs
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# Ryan Giggs

Court hears of Giggs' alleged affairs as assault trial continues

Updated Tue 2:24 PM 29,074 Views 0 Comments

Kate Greville claimed she discovered the former footballer’s affairs shortly before she decided to leave him.

Jessica Ennis-Hill’s former coach handed life ban over sexually inappropriate conduct
# Toni Minichiello
# Toni Minichiello

Jessica Ennis-Hill’s former coach handed life ban over sexually inappropriate conduct

Tue 1:41 PM 20,659 Views 1 Comment

Toni Minichiello has been banned from athletics for life after an investigation.

Holders face tricky trip and another Dublin derby ahead in FAI Cup semi-finals
# Luck Of The Draw
# Luck Of The Draw

Holders face tricky trip and another Dublin derby ahead in FAI Cup semi-finals

Tue 1:13 PM 4,045 Views 0 Comments

Meanwhile, Shelbourne are inviting teams from across Dublin to attend their WNL game for free this Saturday.

Four from both Tipperary and Offaly as minor hurling Team of the Year announced
# Stars Align
# Stars Align

Four from both Tipperary and Offaly as minor hurling Team of the Year announced

Tue 12:27 PM 9,215 Views 0 Comments

Offaly star forward Adam Screeney has been named Player of the Year.

Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch
# Team News
# Team News

Springboks recall 'massive' Vermeulen for All Blacks rematch

Tue 12:11 PM 8,419 Views 0 Comments

The Ulster forward missed a three-Test series against Wales last month.

Man United target Sesko signs 5-year deal with RB Leipzig
# Decision Made
# Decision Made

Man United target Sesko signs 5-year deal with RB Leipzig

Tue 11:58 AM 8,940 Views 14 Comments

The 19-year-old striker scored 11 goals across 37 appearances for Salzburg last season.

Wolves sign Valencia forward Goncalo Guedes
# Done Deal
# Done Deal

Wolves sign Valencia forward Goncalo Guedes

Tue 11:00 AM 3,022 Views 1 Comment

Guedes scored 13 times in his best LaLiga campaign last season and left Valencia with 36 goals in 176 appearances.

'Our achievements would not have been possible without his dedication to Meath'
# Mastermind
# Mastermind

'Our achievements would not have been possible without his dedication to Meath'

Tue 10:54 AM 5,568 Views 1 Comment

Meath LGFA have paid tribute to departing coach Paul Garrigan.

Kilkenny's All-Ireland hero on team spirit, absent friends and passing on the torch
# Sharp Shooter
# Sharp Shooter

Kilkenny's All-Ireland hero on team spirit, absent friends and passing on the torch

Tue 7:05 AM 3,972 Views 1 Comment

Denise Gaule hit the winning score in the 60th minute for the Cats on Sunday.

Who are the main contenders to Meath's throne in 2023?
# Ladies Football
# Ladies Football

Who are the main contenders to Meath's throne in 2023?

Tue 7:00 AM 4,866 Views 0 Comments

We assess the lie of the ladies football landscape next season.

Shamrock Rovers face Shkupi on the cusp of big European achievement - just don't expect to see it on TV
# Preview
# Preview

Shamrock Rovers face Shkupi on the cusp of big European achievement - just don't expect to see it on TV

Tue 6:30 AM 23,659 Views 19 Comments

Shamrock Rovers can guarantee group stage football by progressing through the Europa League against Shkupi tonight.

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