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Michael Lowry signs three-year contract extension with Ulster
20 Dec 2024
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European adventure
Shamrock Rovers draw Molde in Conference League knockout play-off
Updated 20 Dec 2024
7
Team news
Jordie Barrett moves to 12 for Leinster while Connacht start internationals
20 Dec 2024
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the race is on
New half-marathon planned for Dublin in spring 2025
19 Dec 2024
5
Revenue
Mayo GAA make second voluntary disclosure to Revenue
19 Dec 2024
Valentine's Night
Shelbourne to host Derry City on opening night of 2025 Premier Division season
17 Dec 2024
Treatment Table
Henderson and Izuchukwu among Ulster players to pick up knocks against Bordeaux-Bègles
16 Dec 2024
7
GOLDEN AGE
Paul O'Donovan wins RTÉ Sportsperson of the Year
Róisín Ní Riain, Willie Mullins, Katie-George Dunleavy, Linda Kelly and Michael Carruth were the other big winners.
15 Dec 2024
3
Team news
Ireland Sevens star to make debut as Ulster face Bordeaux-Bègles with Joey Carbery at 10
13 Dec 2024
40
Challenge Cup
Cian Prendergast returns to lead Connacht against Perpignan
13 Dec 2024
3
Challenge Cup
Connacht face Zebre without four Ireland internationals
6 Dec 2024
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recognition
Nominees for RTÉ Young Sportsperson of the Year revealed
5 Dec 2024
3
well travelled rambler
Former Glentoran manager Michael McDermott the new Cobh head coach
4 Dec 2024
1
recognition
Katie McCabe nominated among defenders for Fifa world team of the year
29 Nov 2024
2
Research
Social value of Gaelic games to Ireland is almost €3bn, according to new report
27 Nov 2024
9
Interim Measure
Alex Codling joins Munster as 'forwards coach consultant'
25 Nov 2024
6
Team news
Sam Prendergast selected at 10 with Jamie Osborne at full-back for Fiji clash
21 Nov 2024
121
Concern
Leinster-bound Jordie Barrett out for All Blacks due to knee injury
21 Nov 2024
6
column
Jack Crowley is playing well for Ireland and needs to be backed
Sam Prendergast hype is not yet justified by a sufficient body of work.
Ronan Early
20 Nov 2024
51
Ban
Australia centre Samu Kerevi to miss rest of the Autumn series
20 Nov 2024
9
Guinness Rugby Writers Awards
Caelan Doris and Aoife Wafer voted players of the year by rugby writers
19 Nov 2024
1
recognition
The Racket, co-written by The 42’s Gavin Cooney, wins William Hill Sports Book of the Year
Conor Niland and Cooney are the first winners from the Republic of Ireland since Paul Kimmage in 1990.
Updated 19 Nov 2024
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'In no way should I ever had said she did it purposely' - Serrano retracts headbutt claim
16 Nov 2024
16
statement
Darren Gleeson resigns as Laois hurling manager due to cancer diagnosis
16 Nov 2024
8
Interview
I didn’t reach anything close to my potential, because I wasn’t a professional sports person'
Richie Hogan talks about the things that made him the hurler he was, and the amateur trade off.
Ronan Early
12 Nov 2024
2
Awards Season
Athlone Town lead way in Women's Premier Division Award nominations
4 Nov 2024
Leader
Robert Downey named captain of the Cork hurlers
1 Nov 2024
10
Football industry
League of Ireland contributes almost €165m a year to Irish economy, new report says
30 Oct 2024
26
Managerial merry-go-round
Dubliner Mark Kennedy sacked as Swindon head coach after less than five months in charge
25 Oct 2024
1
column
Could yet another rule change breathe new life into Gaelic football?
Ronan Early
22 Oct 2024
3
squad update
Henshaw available for selection while Leinster wait on fitness of Frawley and McCarthy
21 Oct 2024
15
Disciplinary
Connacht's Josh Murphy handed four-week ban after red card against Ulster
18 Oct 2024
19
New Job
Former Ireland player Sene Naoupu appointed as CEO of North Otago RFU
18 Oct 2024
3
As it happened
Uefa Nations League, Greece v Ireland
13 Oct 2024
47
Rebels
Keith Ricken and Fergal McCormack to lead Cork's minor footballers and hurlers
11 Oct 2024
2
emerging ireland
James Culhane to captain Emerging Ireland for Cheetahs clash
8 Oct 2024
27
Concern
Swiss cyclist Muriel Furrer in 'very critical condition' following fall
26 Sep 2024
response
'The respect campaign needs to be more than words' - Bradley criticised by referees group
26 Sep 2024
8
Move
Tadgh McElroy joins Ulster to provide 'short-term injury cover'
25 Sep 2024
8
Premier League
Diarmuid O'Carroll appointed Newcastle United U21 lead coach
25 Sep 2024
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