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2025
Tragedy
Death In The Afternoon: How a young soldier met his fate on the pitch 100 years ago today
At just 22, Hugh O’Doherty had already lived a busy sporting and political life before a collision on the pitch caused his death.
Bouncing Back
Dublin's Sean Bugler: 'We'll be ready. You could get a tough group but we'll cherish it'
Priorities
Unlike several English rivals, Northampton boss Phil Dowson still believes in Champions Cup magic
The Saints DOR on facing Jacques Nienaber, the relevance of Croke Park, and why Europe is still a priority for his club.
AnalysisChampions League
On a night of frustration against PSG, Arsenal needed more from their captain
Champions League
Arsenal beaten by Paris St Germain to dent Champions League final hopes
Arsenal found the net early in the second half through a Mikel Merino header but it was ruled offside
red peril
Heel of the dunt: Darragh McCarthy red card may reduce pointless posturing
There are lower risk, higher reward ways to ‘set down a marker’.
Legend
Irish football great Louise Quinn announces retirement after two-decade career and 121 caps
‘The Ireland team: that is the reason why I always wanted to play this game,’ said Quinn in her retirement statement.
Business end
Leinster's familiar semi-final with Saints features key differences
RG Snyman, Jordie Barrett, and Rabah Slimani hope to have a big say in Leinster’s trophy hunt.
Dominant
Leeds edge ahead in Championship title race after 4-0 win over play-off chasers Bristol City
AIL
'It's frustrating for us because we're finding there's a lack of communication'
UL Bohemians won the AIL final over the weekend without two players who were called up to the Ireland Six Nations squad.
tour de force
Inside Katie McCabe's Champions League semi-final performance as Arsenal stun Lyon
From Kilnamanagh to the biggest stage, the dream is very much alive for Irish star.
ROYAL RELISH
Meath play Megadeth football to storm Portlaoise and end Dubs dominance
Having tried all the data-heavy approaches, Meath triumphed against Dublin by having a right good cut.
leinster squad update
James Ryan nearing return from calf injury but Brian Deeny ruled out for rest of season
Rugby Weekly Extra
AIL magic offsets the misery of a bad weekend for the provinces and Ireland women
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bright sparks
AIL and U19s impress on otherwise dispiriting weekend for Irish rugby
Three of the Irish provinces are in the bottom half of the URC.
