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  • Waterford boss calls for big schedule changes after season ended by Cork

    Waterford boss calls for big schedule changes after season ended by Cork

    He feels hurling can take inspiration from the football championship for this. Waterford suffered a 2-25 to 1-22 defeat to Cork in their final game in the Munster SHC. Cork will advance to the final, while the Déise crash out at this stage for the sixth time since 2018. A fourth-consecutive exit in May on Sunday […]

    10 months ago

  • Matt Williams highlights upsetting effect from axing men’s sevens

    Matt Williams highlights upsetting effect from axing men’s sevens

    He labels the IRFU’s decision as “shameful” due to this. The IRFU announced the men’s sevens team would no longer continue, following a review which highlighted a current difficult financial situation as one of the main reasons. This has led to mixed reactions with Irish great, Gordon D’Arcy, defending the IRFU and sympathising with the […]

    10 months ago

  • Cork star reveals deal he has with Taoiseach father

    Cork star reveals deal he has with Taoiseach father

    They both agree to not do this. Cork begin their All-Ireland campaign with a trip to Páirc Tailteann to face Meath on Saturday. The Rebels find themselves in group 4, with a Munster semi-final rematch against Kerry and a game against Roscommon their other two fixtures. Cork goalkeeper, Micheál Aodh Martin, reflected on that semi-final […]

    10 months ago

  • Monaghan boss hammers GAA over ‘joke’ decision for New York

    Monaghan boss hammers GAA over ‘joke’ decision for New York

    He labelled the decision as an “absolute disgrace”. New York hurlers were granted a spot in Lory Meagher Cup last year, after winning their first Connacht Hurling League title earlier that year by beating Mayo. The Exiles had previously only taken part in the Ulster Hurling Championship, from 2000 to 2006, reaching the final in […]

    10 months ago

  • Mayo great slams ‘disrespectful’ players in Cavan loss

    Mayo great slams ‘disrespectful’ players in Cavan loss

    He believes the players “have to take responsibility” for the defeat. There has been a massive fallout following Mayo’s shock All-Ireland round-robin loss to Cavan on Sunday. The Connacht finalists lost 1-17 to 1-14, which was the Breffni County’s first championship win over Mayo since 1948. This has seen Mayo boss, Kevin McStay, come under fire […]

    10 months ago

  • James Maddison gets revenge dig at Roy Keane after final win

    James Maddison gets revenge dig at Roy Keane after final win

    He finally got his chance to do this. A first-half Brennan Johnson goal gave Tottenham a 1-0 victory over Manchester United and their first trophy in 17 years, in Wednesday night’s Europa League final. Spurs had a few key men unavailable for the showpiece clash in Bilbao, with the likes of James Maddison injured during […]

    10 months ago

  • Irish great backs decision to axe Ireland men’s sevens team

    Irish great backs decision to axe Ireland men’s sevens team

    He believes that this decision is “ultimately necessary” Last week, the IRFU announced the decision to end the men’s sevens programme at the end of the 24/25 season. The IRFU stated that this decision was taken to ensure long-term financial sustainability, and focus on key initiatives in their strategic plan. This call has been made […]

    10 months ago

  • Darragh Ó Sé believes favourites Kerry are at disadvantage over other counties

    Darragh Ó Sé believes favourites Kerry are at disadvantage over other counties

    He feels “it might be too late” for them, by the time they find this out. Kerry opened their All-Ireland campaign with a victory over Roscommon, triumphing 3-18 to 0-17 on Saturday, in Killarney. Other All-Ireland round-robin clashes included a Dublin win over Galway, 1-18 to 2-14, on the same day and a shock defeat […]

    10 months ago

  • Former Mayo boss pinpoints ‘farcical’ element of Mayo GAA

    Former Mayo boss pinpoints ‘farcical’ element of Mayo GAA

    He believes the structures is where “so much needs to be looked at”. Mayo suffered a shock loss on Sunday, as Cavan upset the odds to win 1-17 to 1-14 in Castlebar in their All-Ireland round-robin clash. This was their first championship victory over the Connacht finalists since the 1948 All-Ireland Final. Former Mayo player […]

    10 months ago

  • Kilkenny legend issues ominous warning to Cork after heavy defeat

    Kilkenny legend issues ominous warning to Cork after heavy defeat

    He feels Cork “weren’t up to the level” in that defeat Cork were dispatched in emphatic fashion on Sunday by Limerick, losing 3-26 to 1-16 in Round 4 of the Munster SHC. The Rebels struggled immensely in the first-half, and found themselves 15 points behind as the Treaty led 2-18 to 0-09 at half-time. Cork […]

    10 months ago

  • James Lowe reminds everyone of his allegiances after ‘foreign’ player critics

    James Lowe reminds everyone of his allegiances after ‘foreign’ player critics

    He has made it clear he’s “fully embedded” in the Irish rugby culture It’s been nearly two weeks since Andy Farrell announced his Lions squad, including 15 Irish, 13 English, 8 Scots and 2 Welsh. The squad contains a number of players not born in any of these countries. Irish players such as James Lowe, […]

    10 months ago

  • Pat Spillane includes surprising pick among All-Ireland favourites

    Pat Spillane includes surprising pick among All-Ireland favourites

    This county have been really struggling Pat Spillane revealed his six favourite counties to win the All-Ireland, in the Sunday World, including a struggling Mayo side in his top six. Mayo fell to a defeat in their opening game of the All-Ireland round robin stage, losing to Cavan 1-17 to 1-14 on Sunday. The Connacht […]

    10 months ago

  • Fans think thinly-veiled dig was aimed at Rory McIlroy by US journo

    Fans think thinly-veiled dig was aimed at Rory McIlroy by US journo

    It’s not the first time McIlroy has done this. CBS Sports reporter, Amanda Balionis, is believed by some fans to have thrown shade at Rory McIlroy during an interview with Bryson DeChambeau. Balionis was conducting a post-round interview with the Californian, just after he fell short of winning the PGA Championship. The US sports reporter […]

    10 months ago

  • Huge brawl between players and fans in Munster Youth football final

    Huge brawl between players and fans in Munster Youth football final

    The Munster Football Association have launched an investigation into the incident Footage of a brawl during College Corinthians’ Munster Youth Cup final victory over Pike Rovers has surfaced. Corinthians defeated Rovers 3-1 in the the U18A final at Turner’s Cross, on Sunday afternoon. There were ugly scenes that occurred in injury time and at the end […]

    10 months ago

  • Former Cork dual star reveals why he doesn’t attend Cork Hurling matches

    Former Cork dual star reveals why he doesn’t attend Cork Hurling matches

    He still feels “a bit bitter” over this reason Former Cork dual star Aidan Walsh admitted he has attended only one Cork senior hurling match since leaving the panel in 2020. The now 35-year-old, who won a Munster Hurling title in 2014 with the Rebels, was 30 when he received the news of being cut […]

    10 months ago

  • James Ryan to start as part of nine Leinster changes for Glasgow clash

    James Ryan to start as part of nine Leinster changes for Glasgow clash

    The Leinster lock is set to make his first start since January. Leinster have made nine changes to their starting XV for Saturday’s BKT URC match against Glasgow at the Aviva Stadium. Leinster head coach, Leo Cullen, is set to bring James Ryan back into the second row from the start. The Irish lock suffered […]

    10 months ago

  • Dublin All-Star reveals retirement plans ahead of All-Ireland series

    Dublin All-Star reveals retirement plans ahead of All-Ireland series

    He won’t join recent former Dublin stars in retirement just yet Niall Scully hopes to play “for three or four seasons” more for Dublin. The five-time All-Ireland winner revealed his plans ahead of the county’s All-Ireland series opener against Galway on Saturday. Dublin were hit with a number of retirements in recent months, with the […]

    10 months ago

  • Rory McIlroy confused with Bryson DeChambeau’s comments after Masters win

    Rory McIlroy confused with Bryson DeChambeau’s comments after Masters win

    McIlroy didn’t know “what he was expecting” Rory McIlroy has addressed Bryson DeChambeau’s comments on being ignored by the Irishman during the final round of the Masters in April. The 36-year-old secured his first major since 2014 and was paired with the American, who shot a disappointing three over, on the final day at Augusta. […]

    10 months ago

  • Rieko Ioane hoping to turn Leinster fans in his favour

    Rieko Ioane hoping to turn Leinster fans in his favour

    He feels rugby “needs more of this” All Blacks star, Rieko Ioane, is set to move to Leinster after this year’s November internationals. The surprise transfer follows a public spat with Leinster icon Johnny Sexton, who had a post-match incident with the New Zealand centre in 2023. After Ireland were knocked out of the 2023 […]

    10 months ago

  • Meath star explains effect the hooter had in Leinster final loss

    Meath star explains effect the hooter had in Leinster final loss

    He feels the game has changed thanks to the hooter Mathew Costello spoke on Meath’s struggles to gain possession back from Louth in the Leinster final, especially with the introduction of the hooter. Sunday’s final, in which Meath were defeated by the Wee County 3-14 to 1-18, saw the Royals struggle in the second half […]

    10 months ago

  • Limerick Everton fan dies suddenly just hours after fulfilling lifelong dream

    Limerick Everton fan dies suddenly just hours after fulfilling lifelong dream

    Friends paid tribute to their “gentle giant” An Irish Everton fan has tragically passed away hours after meeting his idol, and before he was meant to attend a Premier League match between Everton and Ipswich at Goodison Park. Niall Cunneen, 56, passed away on May 3. The Limerick man travelled to Liverpool the day before […]

    10 months ago

  • Irish women’s boss feels Roy Keane wouldn’t cope with modern football

    Irish women’s boss feels Roy Keane wouldn’t cope with modern football

    A bold statement from the Irish women’s football team’s manager Carla Ward thinks that Irish legend, Roy Keane, wouldn’t suit the way football is today while likening the Ireland women’s team’s skipper, Katie McCabe, to the former Ireland men’s captain. The women’s manager was speaking on how she was gutted that she would not get […]

    10 months ago

  • Resurfaced Sam Mulroy interview shows that he has proved many wrong

    Resurfaced Sam Mulroy interview shows that he has proved many wrong

    He has truly backed up his words three years later An interview with Sam Mulroy on The BBC’s The GAA Social podcast, in 2022, has resurfaced following Louth’s triumph over Meath in the Leinster final. It attracted criticism from GAA fans over Mulroy’s claims on Louth’s Leinster chances and himself as a player. The Louth […]

    10 months ago

  • Former Westmeath boss tells Ger Brennan exactly what to do with Louth players

    Former Westmeath boss tells Ger Brennan exactly what to do with Louth players

    He reveals the Louth’s manager’s biggest task at the moment Former All-star, Dessie Dolan, has highlighted that Louth boss Ger Brennan’s most difficult job is to get his players ready to go again for the All-Ireland series, after his team’s victory over Meath in the Leinster Championship final. Louth claimed their first Leinster title since […]

    10 months ago

  • New UEFA strategy could see more money for League of Ireland clubs

    New UEFA strategy could see more money for League of Ireland clubs

    This strategy could really benefit Irish clubs The Union of European clubs has put a proposal forward, for UEFA’s revenue to benefit clubs that have trained and developed players who are currently playing in their competitions. The proposal, a player development strategy, seeks to ensure at least five percent of the broadcast and commercial revenue […]

    10 months ago

  • Shane Lowry life decision receives praise from Rory McIlroy

    Shane Lowry life decision receives praise from Rory McIlroy

    The Masters Champion was pleased with his fellow Irishman Rory McIlroy praised his Irish compatriot, Shane Lowry, for his decision to live in America full-time, after the PGA Tour’s Truist Championship on Sunday. Lowry finished joint second with Justin Thomas and suffered late heartbreak to eventual winner Sepp Stranka, who finished on -16, with bogeys […]

    10 months ago

  • Meath’s fatal error vs Louth pinpointed by former Mayo All-Star

    Meath’s fatal error vs Louth pinpointed by former Mayo All-Star

    He was not pleased with some of the Meath’s bosses’ decisions Former Mayo Gaelic footballer, Colm Boyle, highlighted Meath boss, Robbie Brennan, being unable to set up his team to prevent the Louth captain, Sam Mulroy, “stroll around Croke Park” during Louth’s 3-14 to 1-18 victory over Meath in the Leinster final. Louth ended their […]

    10 months ago

  • Best XV of players who didn’t make the Lions squad

    Best XV of players who didn’t make the Lions squad

    Could they still make the squad? British and Irish Lions head coach, Andy Farrell, announced his 38-man squad at London’s O2 arena yesterday afternoon. The door is still left open for potentially some players who were left out, with out-half Owen Farrell likely to be called up. Let’s have a look at a XV of […]

    11 months ago

  • Scotland fans rage about selection of Mack Hansen over star wing

    Scotland fans rage about selection of Mack Hansen over star wing

    Many are unhappy with the Irishman’s inclusion over Darcy Graham The 2025 Lions squad has been officially announced by Andy Farrell. It contains a record 15 Irish players, as well as 13 English, 8 Scottish and 2 Welsh players. The squad announcement has received all kinds of reactions, particularly in relation to Mack Hansen. The […]

    11 months ago

  • Ireland players dominate fan-poll Lions XV

    Ireland players dominate fan-poll Lions XV

    Irish stars set to make up bulk of team Irish Rugby fans are certainly making their presence known when it comes to discussions about the upcoming Lions squad, with nine players selected on a RugbyPass fan poll. Andy Farrell is set to announce his official squad today ahead of the tour to Australia, and RugbyPass […]

    11 months ago

  • All-Ireland hero quits Tyrone panel ahead of championship run-in

    All-Ireland hero quits Tyrone panel ahead of championship run-in

    Tyrone to face either Armagh or Donegal in first game without former All-Star Tyrone forward Cathal McShane informed team management and teammates of his decision to quit the Tyrone panel last night, following struggles for form and fitness in recent seasons. He last appeared in a Tyrone jersey last month, scoring a brace of points […]

    11 months ago

  • Ex-Fulham footballer dies suddenly aged 37

    Ex-Fulham footballer dies suddenly aged 37

    Teammates say ‘he was the best of us’ The football community is mourning the loss of a former Fulham and AFC Wimbledon goalkeeper, Corrin Brooks-Meade, who passed away on April 5 at the age of 37, following a stroke and brain bleed. He had spent a month in a coma prior to his death, with […]

    11 months ago

  • Referee explains why Leinster should have had game-winning penalty try

    Referee explains why Leinster should have had game-winning penalty try

    He was unhappy with the decision. In the aftermath of Leinster’s Champions Cup semi-final defeat to Northampton, former Test referee, Owen Doyle, has asserted that Leinster were unjustly denied a penalty try in the dying moments of the game. Towards the end of the match, Leinster’s Josh van der Flier surged to the try line, […]

    11 months ago

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