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'I don't make it easy' - McIlroy not expecting 'lull in motivation' after second Masters win
genius at work
He does it again: Walking every hole of Rory McIlroy's Masters triumph
McIroy has become the fourth man in history to defend the Green Jacket.
Yesterday
12th April 2026
specialty
'I'll remember that for a while' - Lowry makes unique piece of Masters history with stunning hole-in-one
walking the fairways
McIlroy clings on while Lowry stakes his claim on epic, chaotic moving day
McIlroy lost a six-shot lead while Lowry hit another famous hole-in-one across a scorching day of drama.
Last week
5th April 2026 - 11th April 2026
amen corner
'It's crippled more people than polio' - A day at the Masters' famous, treacherous 12th hole
We spent Friday following the drama at the signature hole of Augusta National.
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'I've shot 12-under but it hasn't all been amazing' - McIlroy's ominous message after stunning Masters start
majestic
McIlroy's second Masterpiece: Rory blows away the Augusta field on astonishing Friday
McIlroy now holds the biggest halfway lead in the history of the Masters.
up and down
Lowry happy with his reaction to early 'mishap' across rollercoaster Masters round
Lowry double-bogeyed the fourth hole but reacted well to sign for a two-under round of 70.
swinging free
Rory McIlroy is unburdened and dangerous
McIlroy showed all of his experience and his new-found comfort at Augusta National for his lowest opening round score in 15 years.
liv laugh love
Rahm the most intriguing figure at the Masters amid the altered dynamics of golf's civil war
the big preview
Stories and intrigues aplenty as Rory McIlroy gets set to defend his Masters title
Only Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods have ever defended the green jacket – can Rory McIlroy join that elite group?
weight off his shoulders
Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters
The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday.
Augusta National
Five things I won't be able to do while reporting from The Masters this week
Gavin Cooney is at one of the world’s most famous golf courses this week as Rory McIlroy bids to defend his Masters title.
the rory story
McIlroy may be unburdened at the Masters – but does he have the hunger to go back-to-back?
McIlroy this week seeks to become only the fourth man to defend the green jacket.
This month
April 2026
Soccer
Heimir Hallgrimsson exclusive interview: 'You have many positives you take for granted'
The Ireland manager talks exclusively to The 42 about what went wrong in Prague, potential declarees including Alex Scott, and Eamon Dunphy’s criticism.
delap not dated
'Let’s wait and see' - Irish staff holding out hope that Liam Delap will declare for Ireland
Last month
March 2026
the sad postscript
Ireland's cruel and pointless friendly with North Macedonia finishes goalless
Ireland were the better side in the Existing Contractual Obligations derby.
Chiedozie Ogbene
'No other club has given me the love I get from the Irish fans and the players here'
Analysispicking up the pieces
Irish football has reasons for optimism despite crushing Prague defeat – it’s just hard to see them today
Heimir Hallgrimsson will have to use Thursday night’s pain to forge a better future on the road to Euro 2028.
the end
Ireland's World Cup dreams are over after penalty heartbreak in Prague
Ireland blew a two-goal lead before falling to a shootout loss to Czechia.
This Is The One
Back from the chaos: Irish football is nervous and alive once again
Days like today have been a vanishingly rare thing in the recent history of Irish football.
Green Light
Coleman declares himself fit and ready to go as Ireland close in on Czechia
Heimir Hallgrimsson has confirmed everyone is fit for tomorrow night’s World Cup play-off in Prague.
memory lane
Self-sabotage, cruel luck and the Republic of Roy Keane: Ireland's play-off record
A look back at Ireland’s 10 previous tournament play-offs.
another medal for the haul
Kate O'Connor wins pentathlon bronze at World Indoor Championships
O’Connor has become only the third Irish athlete to win medals at two editions of the championships.
RIP
Former Sunday Game presenter Michael Lyster dies at the age of 71
Lyster was the face of RTÉ’s Gaelic games coverage for more than 30 years.
