Monday 26 October 2020
Matt Doherty reflects on a whirlwind few weeks as he prepares to face Slovakia tomorrow night.
The Ireland centre scored two tries as Connacht delivered some stunning rugby in the second half.
Liverpool great Ronnie Whelan explains why the Reds’ skipper is more important than Van Dijk, Mane or Salah, and why he must be allowed lift the Premier League trophy.
Rangers’ superstar striker has repeatedly been linked with moves to the Premier League.
After kick-starting City’s comeback against Chelsea, Kevin De Bruyne knows he is now one of the leaders for Pep Guardiola.
With injury problems behind him, Tyler Bleyendaal is hoping to be part of a bright new future at Munster.
Johnny Sexton has been named Ireland captain for the first time at the age of 34.
The Liverpool forward made the difference to set up a last-eight clash with surprise package Benin.
The Barcelona talisman remains without a major international trophy, but Fabio Capello feels he is not to blame for that failure
Declan Bonner hailed the influence of Murphy after yesterday’s Division 2 final win over Meath.
Former players and state media questioned the credentials of the 2006 World Cup winner and world player of the year, who is yet to claim a major trophy as a coach.
Pep Guardiola is not short of talent in his Man City squad, but believes the midfielder has made himself nearly impossible to drop.
Ernesto Valverde’s decision to rest the Argentina international almost backfired.
What an achievement.
The Portuguese star erased the frustration of his Champions League red card midweek.
The 32-year-old was instrumental in the series success in Australia.
With four goals in two games, the 33-year-old has started the tournament in formidable form.
The 22-year-old is set for the biggest start of his career as he guides Ireland against the Wallabies.
Down, victors over Antrim last night, now lie in wait at St Tiernach’s Park in Clones in two weeks’ time.
LeBron James is again closing in on eliminating the Toronto Raptors but would not comment on claims he has a mental edge over them.
Diego Costa believes Tuesday’s international shows the Barcelona ace deserves to be cut more slack by critics back home.
The striker believes his “soldier mentality” and selflessness have made him a very important part of the coach’s plans at Old Trafford.
Jack Conan has excelled in Leinster’s number eight shirt this season.
The 32-year-old was involved in a scandal in June over allegedly false testimony he gave at a major corruption trial.
The striker has enjoyed a productive opening to his time at Old Trafford, and Mikael Silvestre has tipped him for bigger things.
Jorge Sampaoli was full of praise and indebted to hat-trick hero Lionel Messi after their win last night.
The 24-year-old capped off a superb season yesterday.
Warren Gatland turned to the Ireland out-half in the Lions’ time of need and he delivered.
Johnny Sexton takes over at 10 for the Lions tomorrow, with his good friend Owen Farrell moving to 12.
Eddie Jones has named 15 uncapped players in his squad.
Johnny Sexton will be without his regular halfback partner against England tomorrow.
Ireland full-back Stephen Ward has been speaking about Sweden’s biggest threat.
The Gunners are now level on points with second-place Tottenham Hotspur.
Zaur Antia expected to lead Irish boxing’s medal charge at Rio 2016.
The Ballymun Kickhams club man has been a central figure in the 2015 championship.
Canada were impressed with the form of Ireland’s out-half yesterday.
Seamus Callanan credits the Armagh manager for helping his transformation.
Tony Ward is continuing to steer Galway in the right direction.
Brendan Devenney is full of praise for Donegal’s talismanic captain Michael Murphy.
The Wales coach says the incoming Madrid boss must have been happy with the winger’s display against Belgium.
