# Support

All time

# debrief

Eddie Jones receives ‘full support’ from RFU despite England's disastrous Six Nations campaign

The Australian presided over a fifth-place finish for the second time in his Twickenham reign.

3.5k

Apr 20th 2021, 3:02 PM

# Support

Klopp: Alexander-Arnold has nothing to prove

The Liverpool defender has struggled for form but hit a late winner against Aston Villa today.

4.8k

Apr 10th 2021, 9:37 PM

# Support

Linking up with Ireland 'will be good' for under-fire Aaron Connolly

The 21-year-old was recently disciplined by the club for a breach of coronavirus restrictions.

7.4k

Mar 22nd 2021, 2:10 PM

# Ademipo Odubeko

Crawford backs Irish youngster after Old Trafford anti-climax

Ademipo Odubeko came off the bench for West Ham against Man United last month before being substituted.

11.5k

Mar 20th 2021, 12:02 AM

# Support

'Shane Duffy has never let Ireland down...we shouldn’t forget that just because he has had a tough time'

Stephen Kenny has issued a robust message in support of his defender, who has endured a difficult spell at Celtic.

4.9k

Mar 18th 2021, 6:07 PM

# Support

Simeone backs €126 million forward to shine at Atletico Madrid

Joao Felix’s adjustment to life in Spain has not been without its bumps.

10.3k

Mar 16th 2021, 8:48 PM

# Support

Tiger Woods grateful for ‘touching’ gesture as players wear red and black

The golfer previously said he was in ‘good spirits’ after being moved to a second hospital in Los Angeles.

5.9k

Mar 1st 2021, 7:56 AM

# ynwa

Alisson Becker grateful for support following death of his father in Brazil

Jose Agostinho Becker is understood to have drowned when swimming on his property on Wednesday.

4.9k

Feb 26th 2021, 8:42 AM

# Support

Jose Mourinho 'totally convinced' on Gareth Bale

The Wales international is just beginning to come to life after a dismal start to his second spell in north London.

11.1k

Feb 23rd 2021, 6:49 PM

# Support

Tuchel takes blame for struggling Chelsea star

The manager has challenged Hakim Ziyech to fight for his place in the team.

10.2k

Feb 19th 2021, 5:54 PM

# Support

FAI and PFA condemn social media abuse and death threats directed at James McClean

The Ireland and Stoke City winger has highlighted the ‘anti-Irish abuse’ he has received.

28.5k

Feb 15th 2021, 10:00 PM

# Support

Chelsea's €51 million man backed to end 14-game goal drought

Thomas Tuchel was encouraged by Timo Werner’s performance at Sheffield United.

5.0k

Feb 8th 2021, 11:22 AM

# Support

Tuchel 'convinced' struggling Chelsea star can be saved

Timo Werner has scored only once in his last 16 appearances for the Blues.

7.3k

Jan 30th 2021, 9:01 PM

# Support

'Some people are feeling isolated or alone, so this is more important than ever'

Su Carty, who works with the IRFU and World Rugby, is part of Ohana ZERO Suicide.

29.5k

Jan 17th 2021, 8:00 AM

# Support

David Moyes defends West Ham star after Covid breach

Midfielder Manuel Lanzini ‘made a mistake’ in breaching rules.

7.6k

Jan 9th 2021, 4:07 PM

# Support

Potter backs Ireland international Molumby amid transfer rumours

The 21-year-old midfielder made his international debut earlier this year and has already been capped five times in total by his country.

9.3k

Dec 27th 2020, 10:16 AM

# Support

IRFU strongly in favour of South African teams joining expanded Pro16

The union is keen to see the Pro14 become a more competitive proposition.

8.9k

Nov 30th 2020, 3:17 PM

# Support

'We could have helped Maradona', says Klopp

The Argentina legend died on Wednesday at the age of 60.

12.0k

Nov 27th 2020, 4:14 PM

# Support

Kevin De Bruyne sticks up for Kyle Walker after Roy Keane’s comments

The Belgian star also described the Irishman as ‘a different man’.

12.3k

Nov 14th 2020, 11:00 PM

# Support

Bayern Munich star backed by team-mates amid contract dispute

David Alaba could leave the Bundesliga club at the end of the season.

7.5k

Nov 4th 2020, 11:50 AM

# Support

Jurgen Klopp defends Mohamed Salah over penalty incident

The Liverpool boss insists his striker was fouled by Arthur Masuakua.

11.0k

Nov 2nd 2020, 6:21 PM

# Support

Irish sport to benefit from 'unprecedented' €85 million funding package

‘The government recognises the vital contribution that sport has made to public health throughout the Covid-19 pandemic,’ said Minister Catherine Martin.

29.9k

Nov 2nd 2020, 3:00 PM

# Support

'Take your time, reflect and get it right' - League Sunday pundits back Leitrim's call to hand walkover

Terry Hyland’s side withdrew from their Division 3 clash with Down over the weekend.

6.3k

Oct 19th 2020, 12:09 PM

# Family man

'It's great having that support at home, they're so invested in what I'm doing'

24-year-old Andrew Porter has been in good form for Leinster in recent weeks.

11.2k

Sep 9th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Support

New financial support package for Kildare, Laois and Offaly unveiled by Government

The measures were announced this evening.

16.6k

Aug 14th 2020, 8:15 PM

# Support

Emergency aid arrives in Beirut as city reels from massive explosion

Lebanon’s prime minister has called on “friendly countries” to lend their support.

17.0k

Aug 6th 2020, 7:05 AM

# Support

Tiger Woods praises efforts of Black Lives Matter activists as 'fantastic'

Woods makes his return to professional golf at Memorial this weekend.

3.1k

Jul 14th 2020, 9:14 PM

# Support

Government to provide €70 million Covid-19 funding package for Irish sport

The FAI, the GAA and the IRFU will collectively receive up to €40million.

15.9k

Jun 19th 2020, 8:12 PM

# Bereavement

Free national bereavement support line launched by Irish Hospice Foundation

The national freephone service – 1800 80 70 77 – will be available Monday to Friday from 10am to 1pm.

6.4k

Jun 9th 2020, 7:40 AM

# Support

Ex-champ Mayweather to pay for Floyd funeral - report

The death of the unarmed black man while in police custody has ignited violent reactions across America.

7.9k

Jun 2nd 2020, 9:43 AM

# rest in power

Kaepernick voices support for Minneapolis protesters after killing of George Floyd

The former San Francisco 49ers quarterback was ostracised by the NFL after his own protest in 2016.

6.7k

May 29th 2020, 8:09 AM

# Support

Goodwin urges players to use mental health service to cope with challenges of lockdown

‘The more we talk about it, maybe it lifts that stigma.’

2.7k

May 29th 2020, 6:00 AM

# Support

Niall Quinn says FAI must give Stephen Kenny time to bring 'sea-change' to Irish football

The new Irish manager will begin contacting his players next week.

5.0k

Apr 24th 2020, 8:29 PM

# Coronavirus

Recipients of Covid-19 illness benefit who were underpaid will get arrears this week

The department said the benefit was paid at the original rate “pending the system being built to apply the increased rate”.

23.2k

Apr 8th 2020, 3:15 PM

# Coronavirus

Twitter founder Jack Dorsey pledges over €900 million for Covid-19 relief effort

“Why now? The needs are increasingly urgent, and I want to see the impact in my lifetime,” Dorsey said.

33.5k

Apr 8th 2020, 7:12 AM

# Support

IRFU make €500,000 available to clubs in light of coronavirus disruption

The union also confirmed they will put in place a moratorium on all club loan repayments for four months.

3.9k

Mar 24th 2020, 7:18 PM

# Support

There have been 58,000 applications for the Covid-19 unemployment payment

Minister Regina Doherty said 43,000 of those applications have been processed so far.

47.2k

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Mar 19th 2020, 9:40 PM

Coronavirus measures: Retiring gardaí asked to stay on and 325 Garda students to be sworn in

The announcement means that Garda annual leave has been limited and that Garda training has been deferred.

75.7k

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Mar 13th 2020, 11:12 AM

# covid19

Minister says three pillar banks 'will support businesses' through coronavirus crisis

Heather Humphreys said there will be emergency working capital and payment flexibility on borrowings.

30.1k

Mar 12th 2020, 5:40 PM

# Support

Mourinho on Irish teen Parrott: 'He is a good kid we want to help, not only on the pitch but off it'

The 18-year-old Dubliner came off the bench in the final minutes for Tottenham’s clash with Wolves.

60.7k

Mar 1st 2020, 9:30 PM