Thursday 28 September

Today's Top Stories

RWC23

'We showed our characters as a pack. It’s not easy to just f***ing roll over us'

Limerick's Darragh O'Donovan and William O'Donoghue celebrate.

Stars Of The Show

14 for Limerick as champions lead the way in 2023 All-Star hurling nominees

Turnovers

Ireland emerge with pride from brutal, brilliant breakdown battle with Boks

Shane Lowry with captain Luke Donald at Marco Simone in Rome.

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Ignore the noise - Shane Lowry deserves his place at the Ryder Cup

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Development

Spanish police search referee headquarters as Barcelona probe continues

Prosecutors allege more than €7.3 million was paid to the former vice president of the refereeing committee.

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Skippers

Monaghan and McMahon appointed Ireland co-captains

Meanwhile, the IRFU has confirmed that Vikki Wall is now contracted with the Ireland 7s team.

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last throw of dice

Richie Holland replaces Liam Buckley as Cork boss for defining run-in

The Leesiders are set to feature in the promotion/relegation play-off but also have a FAI Cup semi-final next week.

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RWC23

'We showed our characters as a pack. It’s not easy to just f***ing roll over us'

Ryan Baird was pleased with Ireland’s defensive effort against South Africa.

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Back in action

France international Vakatawa returns from heart condition to join Bristol Bears

The former Racing 92 player was forced to retire last year due to a heart condition.

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Good start

Klopp praises £60million signing after impressive goal against Leicester

Liverpool had to come from behind to beat Leicester 3-1.

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Falling short

Inter Miami lose US Open Cup final without injured Messi

Miami struggled to compete with Houston Dynamo as they lost out 2-1.

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Rising Stars

Clare duo and Cork defender in running for Young Hurler of the Year award

Rodgers, Hogan and Joyce are all nominated.

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Award Season

Limerick trio on shortlist for 2023 Hurler of the Year

Aaron Gillane, Kyle Hayes and Diarmaid Byrnes have been nominated.

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Turnovers

Ireland emerge with pride from brutal, brilliant breakdown battle with Boks

Andy Farrell’s side won seven turnovers at the breakdown but had lots of slow ball in attack.

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Stars Of The Show

14 for Limerick as champions lead the way in 2023 All-Star hurling nominees

The 45-player shortlist has been revealed.

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Ignore the noise - Shane Lowry deserves his place at the Ryder Cup

Lowry was one of Luke Donald’s six captain’s picks for the showdown in Rome, and has bridled at claims he doesn’t deserve his place.

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Staying Put

'Once Kieran was in I was pretty keen' - McGeeney Armagh decision key for Donaghy

The former Kerry forward was first added the Armagh backroom since the end of 2020.

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27th September 2023

Pot Luck

Man United-Newcastle the standout, Liverpool and Arsenal handed tricky ties

Meanwhile, Andrew Moran’s Blackburn have been rewarded for their progress with a trip to big-spending Chelsea.

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Wave Goodbye

Padraic Maher leaves role as Tipperary selector

The 34-year-old previously represented the county as a player for more than 10 years.

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Reaction

'A great player' - Blackburn boss praises Ireland's Moran

The Irish U21 international scored two and created another two in Blackburn’s Carabao Cup thrashing of Cardiff.

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main man

Hours after threatening to sue club, Victor Osimhen stars for Napoli

A Udinese side featuring Irish international Festy Ebosele were well beaten.

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Upset

Quadruple dream over as Man City dumped out of League Cup

Eddie Howe’s Newcastle earned a big win over Pep Guardiola’s men.

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hot prospect

Two goals and two assists for highly rated Irish teenager in Blackburn victory

It was a night to remember for Andrew Moran.

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Take a Bow

Szoboszlai scores stunner as Liverpool earn come-from-behind win

The Reds had looked in danger of a shock loss to Championship outfit Leicester.

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Mixed Fortunes

Namibia's 26-game wait for World Cup win goes on

The African side had led Uruguay 20-12 at half-time.

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struggling

Pochettino uses crossbar challenge to boost €103 million man's morale

Mykhailo Mudryk has not produced his best form since joining Chelsea.

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Ready to go

South Africa make 12 changes from Ireland defeat as Handre Pollard starts

Up front, Deon Fourie will earn his full debut in the Springbok jersey at hooker.

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Eoin Toolan: Hiring Eddie Jones has left Australian rugby in even more perilous position

‘There are so many layers to this, and how impactful it’ll be on the game going forward, it actually doesn’t bear thinking about.’

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coygig

Analysis: Denise O'Sullivan runs the show as Ireland find their goalscoring rhythm

Katie McCabe similarly instrumental, with all four goals against Hungary coming from open play.

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RWC23

Ireland have plenty to ‘tidy up’ ahead of crunch Scotland showdown

Andy Farrell’s squad will resume training on Thursday.

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Racing

Dettori defends Barney Curley crown at storm-hit Bellewstown

Annual charity event cut short ‘in jumping weather’.

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Antony

Antony returns to UK from Brazil and agrees to meet police over allegations

The 23-year-old Manchester United winger denied all allegations in a statement on social media earlier this month.

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amsterdamned

Ajax crisis deepens as Feyenoord complete the rout in rescheduled 'Klassieker'

Sunday’s match had been called off after Ajax fans hurled flares onto the pitch with their rivals 3-0 up.

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diss

Ryder Cup stalwarts in LIV will miss being here 'more than we're missing them' - McIlroy

The upcoming Ryder Cup will be the first without any of Lee Westwood, Sergio Garcia or Ian Poulter.

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Controversy

Victor Osimhen may sue Napoli over social media video mocking striker

The Italian football club shared an odd video to TikTok seemingly mocking their own player.

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Analysis

Fresh faces, new style - 5 talking points after Ireland's bright start to the next chapter

Ireland top of Nations League group after convincing wins over Northern Ireland and Hungary.

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RWC23

Keenan: 'God, I was nervous, my girlfriend thought I looked sick!'

The Ireland fullback reflects on a special night in Paris.

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Next Job

Full steam ahead or a few changes? Ireland will respect the Scots

After a short holiday, the Irish squad are back in camp in Tours from today.

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gaffers

How is the GAA county football manager scene shaping up for 2024?

Shocks aplenty in the off-season in Ulster as Mickey Harte, Jim McGuinness and Raymond Galligan step up.

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RWC23

'It’s definitely the standard' - All Blacks impressed by Ireland's win against South Africa

New Zealand defence coach Scott McLeod said Ireland’s victory has been a big talking point in camp.

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Tuesday

26th September 2023

Wrap

Barcelona battle from behind to draw while Juventus edge out Lecce

Elsewhere, Bayern Munich cruised through in the DFB-Pokal.

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Women's Nations League

England suffer last-gasp loss on Wiegman’s Netherlands return, Spain enjoy homecoming win

Renate Jansen struck at the death to earn the Dutch victory in Utrecht.

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carabao cup

United coast to Palace win, Ireland's Taylor nets screamer in Ipswich upset of Wolves

A round up of the night’s Carabao Cup action, with Dara O’Shea netting his first goal in a comfortable win for Burnley.

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Tue 10:22 PM

Reaction

Plenty of positives but improvement eyed as interim Ireland boss coy on future

Eileen Gleeson, Katie McCabe and Denise O’Sullivan on tonight’s 4-0 win over Hungary.

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