Munster players celebrate with the URC trophy.

Tuesday 30 May

Today's Top Stories

# Homecoming

'This will only get better' - Rowntree's message to Munster fans

# next man up

Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino as new manager

Limerick's William O'Donoghue and Cork's Robert Downey.

# Talking Points

Limerick's brilliant resolve, champions back in form and Cork's attacking stars

Man City players lift the Premier League trophy in celebration.

# Looking Back

Best moment? Worst signing? Our writers review the Premier League season

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Yesterday

29th May 2023

# Out of favour

Man Utd boss Erik ten Hag says Harry Maguire has decision to make on his future

The Dutchman feels “no-one would be happy” with the situation the club captain finds himself in.

4.5k

3 hours ago

# Homecoming

'This will only get better' - Rowntree's message to Munster fans

The URC winners returned home to a rapturous reception from over 10,000 fans at Thomond Park this evening.

4.8k

4 hours ago

# french open

Djokovic courts controversy with Kosovo 'heart of Serbia' message

The Belgrade-born tennis superstar wrote the message in Serbian after his opening round victory over Aleksandar Kovacevic.

3.1k

4 hours ago

# Report Card

Player ratings: How the Irish footballers in Britain and beyond fared this season

A reflection on how Stephen Kenny’s men performed.

5.1k

5 hours ago

# Talking Points

Limerick's brilliant resolve, champions back in form and Cork's attacking stars

A frenetic afternoon provided plenty talking points.

4.1k

6 hours ago

# Off the Mark

Djokovic begins bid for record 23rd Grand Slam with straight sets win at French Open

Djokovic has still not lost in his opening match of a major since the 2006 Australian Open.

1.3k

Updated

6 hours ago

# reflection

Hurlers rising, footballers regressing? Contrasting fortunes for Dublin in Croke Park draws

Galway and Roscommon were the opposition for yesterday’s double-header.

2.3k

6 hours ago

# like father like son

Windass scores in dying seconds to send Sheffield Wednesday into Championship

Sheffield Wednesday sealed the most dramatic of 1-0 victories over Barnsley in the League One play-off final.

5.1k

7 hours ago

# Going out on a high

Spalletti confirms Napoli exit after title triumph

Coach said he would take time away from football.

5.4k

8 hours ago

# Perseverance

'They are a lesson to everybody in terms of how you come back'

Monaghan’s performance against Derry showed once again their capacity to learn and recover from defeats.

3.2k

8 hours ago

# upheld

FAI reject Shamrock Rovers' appeal over Richie Towell's red card

Midfielder will now miss three games as a result of the decision.

2.6k

11 hours ago

# next man up

Chelsea hire Mauricio Pochettino as new manager

Former Spurs boss agrees two-year deal at Stamford Bridge, with the option of an additional year.

5.3k

Updated

12 hours ago

# main man

'ROG tried to get him to La Rochelle, but this is why Crowley stuck around'

Munster’s 23-year-old out-half had a big game in the URC final.

14.8k

12 hours ago

# Ready to go

Here are the groups for the 2023 All-Ireland ladies football championship

Holders Meath are pitted against Donegal and Waterford.

3.7k

13 hours ago

# expensive

Amid interest from Man United and Spurs, Brentford goalkeeper valued at €46 million

David Raya kept his 12th clean sheet of the season in the 1-0 win against Manchester City on Sunday.

6.7k

13 hours ago

# problems

London Irish on the brink as Premiership rugby risks losing third club

The Exiles have reported debts of €35 million.

8.5k

14 hours ago

# Hey Jude

Bellingham named Bundesliga player of the season after Dortmund slip-up

The England midfielder has been linked with a summer move to Real Madrid.

3.6k

14 hours ago

# CONFIRMED

Ireland's 2024 Six Nations opener against France moved to Marseille

The 2022 and 2023 Grand Slam winners will meet under Friday Night Lights on 2 February next at Orange Velodrome.

7.2k

15 hours ago

# Irish Eye

Irish international on target as Celtic retain cup by beating Rangers in historic Hampden final

It was a day to remember for Claire O’Riordan.

5.8k

15 hours ago

# Farewell

Fekitoa's season of two halves ends on a glorious high with Munster

The Tongan centre will move on to Benetton this summer after a rollercoaster year.

9.1k

16 hours ago

# Davy

'Some of the crap that I'd to listen to the last few weeks is absolutely disgraceful'

Davy Fitzgeraland condemned his critics and lamented ‘two poor halves’ which cost Waterford in the championship.

13.3k

16 hours ago

# Frustration

Harrington loses playoff to Stricker at Senior PGA

The 51-year-old Dubliner went into the final day top of the leaderboard.

5.7k

Mon 12:17 AM

# Looking Back

Best moment? Worst signing? Our writers review the Premier League season

David Sneyd, Gavin Cooney and Paul Fennessy reflect on the latest campaign.

7.3k

Mon 12:01 AM

Sunday

28th May 2023

# Review

Lyon qualify for Top 14 play-offs, no Champions Cup hangover for O'Gara's La Rochelle

Leaders Toulouse, who crushed relegated Brive 54-10, were already through to the semi-finals.

15.9k

Sun 11:59 PM

# Fond farewell

Jeff Stelling signs off after almost 30 years fronting Soccer Saturday

The 68-year-old revealed he was starstruck by a phone call from Sir Elton John ahead of his final show.

6.5k

Sun 10:31 PM

# persistence

Katie Taylor sets sights on Chantelle Cameron rematch, not retirement

The 36-year-old’s bid to become undisputed world champion in two weight categories simultaneously fell flat.

3.1k

Sun 10:20 PM

# Take a Bow

Former Arsenal star Giroud seals win at Juve and Champions League spot

Stefano Pioli’s side join their local rivals, Lazio and champions Napoli on the continent’s big stage.

3.5k

Sun 10:14 PM

# End of an era

Barcelona pay emotional goodbye to legendary duo

Captain Sergio Busquets and defender Jordi Alba played at home for the last time.

10.9k

Sun 9:51 PM

# Disappointment

Leona Maguire suffers defeat in Match-Play semi-final

Japan’s Ayaka Furue, last year’s runner-up, ousted the Irish star.

3.7k

Sun 9:39 PM

# Sorry scenes

I apologise I didn’t do better – Sam Allardyce

The former England boss was brought in for Leeds’ final four games of the season.

7.6k

Sun 9:31 PM

# Unimpressed

Frank Lampard blasts Chelsea's flops

Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly set to be confirmed as his successor imminently.

14.0k

Sun 9:04 PM

# worries

Man City trio face race to be fit for United showdown

Pep Guardiola has revealed Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Ruben Dias are doubts for the game.

8.3k

Sun 8:49 PM

# Reaction

'Huge disappointment' - Roscommon rue Dublin draw

Davy Burke was disappointed not to have won, despite the Rossies grabbing draw late on.

8.0k

Sun 8:41 PM

# Reaction

Hansen says jeered Folau 'can't be punished for life'

The outspoken Christian was sacked by Rugby Australia in 2019 after a social media post warning ‘hell awaits’ gay people.

11.2k

Sun 8:39 PM

# Opinion

Do you agree with our Premier League team of the season?

Man City star Erling Haaland and others who make the cut.

11.2k

Sun 8:00 PM

# Reaction

'Another fantastic milestone' - Kiely hails Limerick players as they reach Munster final

Limerick advance to face Clare in the Munster decider on Sunday 11 June.

10.7k

Sun 7:22 PM

# Wrap

Cork retain Munster crown as Donegal dethrone Armagh in Ulster

The Rebels defeated Kerry on a scoreline of 5-14 to 2-17.

4.7k

Sun 7:03 PM

# Ladies Football

Dublin down All-Ireland champions Meath again to lift 10th Leinster title in-a-row

Goals in each half from Kate Sullivan propelled the Dubs to victory.

3.9k

Sun 6:55 PM

# Frustration

'We destroyed the hopes of a city' - Dortmund left reeling after title disaster

They needed to beat mid-table Mainz at home to break the decades-long Bavarian stranglehold on the title.

5.8k

Sun 6:42 PM

# Endgame

Leicester and Leeds relegated, Everton survive on Premier League's final day

A dramatic final day sees the Foxes go down seven years after winning the title.

7.7k

Sun 6:39 PM