It has been a whirlwind couple of days for Derrick Lewis… The “Black Beast” competed at UFC 229 in a barn burner of a fight with Alexander Volkov. Lewis found himself behind on the scorecards for the vast majority of the fight after getting hurt by the Russian on a few occasions. However, he showed […]

8 years ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov is a hero in Russia… The Dagestan native seems to be even more popular in his native country than Conor McGregor is in Ireland. The scenes caused on his return to Dagestan was a sight to behold, as thousands of adoring fans rushed the field at the Anzhi Arena in Khabib’s hometown of Makhachkala […]

8 years ago

Good news this morning for Munster fans.. Irish scrum half Conor Murray has signed an IRFU contract extension that will keep him at Munster until 2022. Not only will Munster fans be delighted, but Irish fans will also be happy int he knowledge that one of our key players will remain on these shores for […]

8 years ago

Dustin Poirier has been ruled out of his fight with Nate Diaz at UFC 230 it has been confirmed. The two top ranked lightweights were due to square off on November the third in a fight that could play a big role part in Conor McGregor’s future. It was a fight that fans were eager […]

8 years ago

Wow, what an interesting fight… The UFC has had major trouble trying to organise this years Madison Square Garden card. Following a 20-year ban of MMA in the state of New York, when it was finally lifted three years ago it was clear that an MSG event was going to become one of the biggest […]

8 years ago

It’s all well and good in hindsight… SBG coach John Kavanagh has been talking all things MMA and Conor McGregor with UFC commentator Joe Rogan on his podcast JRE (Joe Rogan Experience). Conor McGregor fell to a crushing defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov on his return to the UFC on Saturday night, and if truth be […]

8 years ago

John Kavanagh has given his reaction to the mass brawl that followed Conor McGregor’s loss at UFC 229. Kavanagh was a guest on Joe Rogan’s podcast where he broke down the fight on Saturday night as well as the incident’s the occurred both before and after. The pair discussed what happened following Khabib’s win over […]

8 years ago

Win or learn… John Kavanagh was a guest on the popular podcast the Joe Rogan Experience where he broke down Conor MGregor’s loss to Khabib Nurmagomedov at UFC 229 on Saturday. McGregor was ultimately outclassed by the Russian fighter and fell to a fourth round defeat via a neck-crank. Despite his disappointment, Kavanagh enjoyed the […]

8 years ago

He was outfought, outclassed and outmanoeuvred, but don’t rule out Conor McGregor if he secures a rematch against Khabib Nurmagomedov. Those were the sentiments shared by MMA expert Chael Sonnen nearly two days after UFC 229. Sonnen predicted Khabib before Saturday’s event claiming that he would wear McGregor down before getting his back and submitting […]

8 years ago

It was only a matter of time before Paulie Malignaggi started hurling insults… Everyone has been having their say on UFC 229 and the absolute madness that ensued following Khabib Nurmagomedov’s win over Conor McGregor. One man who was bound to have something to say following McGregor’s loss was former boxing world champion, Paulie Malignaggi. […]

8 years ago

The aftermath of UFC 229 continues to rumble on… All that anybody can talk about since Conor McGregor’s defeat to Khabib Nurmagomedov is the complete chaos that followed it. The lightweight champion, having tapped out the Irish man proceeded to jump the cage and start a brawl with McGregor’s team mate, Dillon Danis. Meanwhile, the […]

8 years ago

There was absolutely crazy scenes earlier this morning as Khabib Numragomedov incited a riot after his defeat of Conor McGregor at UFC 229. The highly anticipated fight went as many thought. The dominant Russian grappled the hell out of Conor McGregor before locking in a neck-crank submission in round four. Conor McGregor simply had no […]

8 years ago

Dana White cut a dejected figure after UFC 229 as Khabib Nurmagomedov incited a riot following his win over Conor McGregor. The Russian fighter was dominant throughout his fight with the Irish man and locked in a neck-crank in round four to seal a decisive victory. What happened after the fight will go down as […]

8 years ago

The UFC 229 co-main event was quite possibly the most intriguing fight on the card as Tony Ferguson and Anthony Pettis faced off in a fight that could well decide who fights for the UFC lightweight title next. Former champion Pettis has been going through somewhat of a revival after three successive defeats following his […]

8 years ago

Such a touching moment… The first fight of the UFC 229 main card lived up to the hype as Michelle Waterson and Felice Herrig fought it out to the bitter end. Both fighters have been around the game a while, but neither have fought for UFC gold, and with a lot of top ranked straw […]

8 years ago

Aspen Ladd, take a bow. The undefeated fighter has come in for some criticism following her struggles with weight cuts and there was drama once more as she weighed in late yesterday ahead of tonight’s bout with Tony Evinger.  However, the 23-year-old’s performances inside the Octagon cannot be criticised as she has been dominant in […]

8 years ago

UFC 229 is here and if the first two fights are anything to go by then we are in for a wild night. The UFC fight pass early prelims kicked off earlier this evening with a couple of barn burning fights, which really shows the quality that the biggest card of 2018 has to offer. […]

8 years ago

We are one day from destiny… Both fighters are on weight and ready… A lot has been said and done in the lead up to this titanic fight, however all of that goes out the window tomorrow as the two finally collide inside the UFC Octagon. Since first entering the Octagon in 2013, Conor McGregor […]

8 years ago

Nhat Nguyen excudes confidence, but don’t get it twisted, he’s not cocky, he’s confident. As he prepares to represent Ireland in this years Youth Olympics in Buenos Aires, Nguyen is very matter of fact when asked what his goals going into the tournament are; “My goal is to medal, I know if I play my […]

8 years ago

We are only one day away from the biggest fight of 2018 when Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov square off at long last. Ahead of the big fight in Las Vegas, everyone is predicting who they think will come out victorious. Opinion is most definitely divided; with most believing the winner will be decided via […]

8 years ago

Conor McGregor announced himself on the UFC stage coming in as a late replacement and knocking out Marcus Brimmage in Sweden back in 2013. ‘The Notorious’ followed up his impressive debut win with a comprehensive victory over Max Holloway in Boston. A result made all the more remarkable given that he blew out his ACL […]

8 years ago

Felice Herrig is preparing for one of the biggest fights of her life at UFC 229 against Michelle Waterson. A fight that could determine who challenges “Thug Rose” next for the strawweight strap. Despite the fact she is preparing to fight on the biggest card of the year, a card so big because of Conor […]

8 years ago

Wow… Conor McGregor was in full flow last night at the pre-fight press conference for his eagerly awaited fight this weekend with Khabib Nurmagomedov. As expected ‘The Notorious’ arrived late for the 3pm kick-off which prompted ‘The Eagle’ to leave after answering all of the media’s questions. This left McGregor with a free reign upon […]

8 years ago

Club championship season is well underway, and the Armagh county board will be hoping this cracker deal will entice huge crowds to the Athletic Grounds this weekend. Between heavy hitters and rising stars. Armagh city is the place to be this weekend for your fill of GAA action. All the big championships need settled in […]

8 years ago

For some players it’s clear from a young age that they are special. For others, their qualities don’t shine until later in life. This was most certainly the case for two of Galway’s brightest stars growing up, as one (no surprise who) was mapped out as the best from a young age, while another (you’ll […]

8 years ago

Only two days go.. Conor McGregor is two days away from the biggest fight of his career when he takes on dominant Russian fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov. This weekend will mark almost two years to the day that McGregor last fought inside the UFC octagon. That fight was a lop-sided victory over Eddie Alvarez at UFC […]

8 years ago

Five-in-a-row chasing Slaughtneil have crashed out of the Derry SFC after a quarter final replay defeat to Eoghan Rua. At one stage Eoghan Rua trailed by seven points, with Liam McGoldrick’s 64th minute winner marking the first time the Coleraine side led the match. It was Slaughtneil who started the brighter racing into an early […]

8 years ago

For Sarah Ennis, last months silver medal at the World Equestrain Championships was a lifetime in the making. Ireland recently won a silver medal in the team event at the games and the 42-year-old admits she still hasn’t got time to reflect on the win. “I haven’t really come back down to earth yet. Its […]

8 years ago

Liam Sheedy is back at the helm of Tipperary hurling. The 2010 All-Ireland winning manager has returned to the role ahead of the 2019 season and will be looking to revive the fortunes of a county that endured a difficult and frustrating 2018. This past season was very bleak for the Premier county as their […]

8 years ago

When it comes to picking hurler of the year, you are damned if you do, damned if you don’t, especially given the quality of games in 2018. According to Galway legend Ollie Canning, most people don’t even know who picks the winner. “It gets an awful lot of criticism, but half the people I talk […]

8 years ago

Three more days… UFC 229 is edging closer and closer. On Saturday, Conor McGregor and Khabib Nurmagomedov will square off in one of the most highly anticipated fights in the promotions history, and everybody is having their say on who will come out victorious. One man that will have a vested interest in the outcome […]

8 years ago

The return of the king… Jon Jones is seen by many as the greatest champion in UFC history. However, the former light-heavyweight king has had a plethora of issues come to light in the last three years that have some what tainted his legacy. His latest infraction came as a result of a failed drug […]

8 years ago

It is officially fight week… We are now on the home straight towards UFC229 and the biggest fight in the promotions history when ‘The Notorious’ Conor McGregor takes on Khabib Nurmagomedov for the UFC lightweight title. Up until now, the Dubliner has done very little media work since the announcement of the fight. Last week […]

8 years ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov has outline how he plans to beat Conor McGregor at UFC229. The UFC lightweight champion is pumped going into the biggest fight of his career this weekend in Las Vegas. Fight week officially started today and Khabib joined famed MMA journalist Ariel Helwani on his ESPN show to talk about his title defence […]

8 years ago

We do have some of the best the world has to offer when it comes to the game of Golf… McIlroy, Harrington, Lowry, Dunne, Clarke, McDowell, and McGinley. Some of the biggest names in the sport come from these shores. But it’s not only our players who are world renowned. Our resorts are the same. […]

8 years ago

Sean Cavanagh represented Tyrone with distinction. He won three All-Irelands, five All-Stars and a Footballer of the Year award. Nobody is more entitled to an opinion on Tyrone football than him. Cavanagh retired from the inter-county game last year following a wash-out defeat against Dublin and immediately took up residency in the punditry world, appearing […]

8 years ago

Damien Comer can hurl… The Galway captain has carved a career out for himself as a bustling full forward who lead the Tribesmen to a Connacht title this season. Comer’s frame makes him stand out from the crowd, but his game isn’t just about strength. As is this point against Dublin in the All-Ireland semi […]

8 years ago

There was a shock result in Parnell Park this evening as Ballymun Kickhams crashed out of the Dublin senior championship at the hands of St. Judes. A stoppage time winner from Kieran Doherty sent the Templogue team into delirium following a hard fought win over a star-studded Ballymun side that contained six All-Ireland winners. Ballymun […]

8 years ago

Sean Cavanagh today claimed he has yet to see the footage that left him hospitalised whilst playing for his club, Moy Tír na nÓg. Cavanagh was involved in a clash that saw him taken to hospital 15 minutes into their championship quarter final with Edendork. The three-time All-Ireland winner sustained a broken nose and a […]

8 years ago

All week long Nate Diaz has been angling for the UFC to make his fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC230 for the first ever 165-pound title. Poirier followed his MSG opponents sentiment by also calling for the bout to made a 5-round title fight. So we know @DustinPoirier is down, but what about you guys? […]

8 years ago

Patrick Mullins was won ride of the season after his inspiration victory aboard Rathvinden in the National Hunt Chase at this years Cheltenham Festival. The McCoy Awards – named after legendary Irish jockey AP McCoy – reflect on the highlights and triumphs of the horse racing season from the famed jockeys, to owners, trainers, right […]

8 years ago

He is the man we love to hate… The Ryder Cup is in full swing now and as expected USA golfer Patrick Reed is playing up to his role as the pantomime villain. Reed made headlines around the world two years ago when he repeatedly goaded fans over the course of the famed tournament, and […]

8 years ago

Between Grand Slams and gold medals, 2018 will go down as one of the most memorable years in Irish sport. Of all the achievements though, none has been more widely praised than our women’s hockey team reaching the World Cup final in London. A feat never before achieved by any Irish side, in any sport. […]

8 years ago

The invasion continues… News broke today that Clare dual star Ailish Considine has signed with the Adelaide Crows ahead of the 2019 AFLW season. Well, why stop there! Cross Coders have also announced that Donegal full forward Yvonne Bonner is set to join GWS Giants for the forthcoming season. Fans will be aware that the […]

8 years ago

They are coming for our female stars now, and they don’t look like stopping. Last week it was reported that eleven Irish women were to travel to Melbourne to try out for the 2019 AFLW season. The initiative was started by Cross Coders, a program that provides female athletes with once in a life time […]

8 years ago

The O’Donovan brothers weren’t thinking of igniting a spark when they first took to the rowing down in Skibbereen, but they have, and they can’t stop it now. Last week they backed up their Olympic silver medals with World Championship gold in Bulgaria, and proved once again that Irish rowing is a force to be […]

8 years ago

I’m sitting outside waiting for my interview with Jimmy Hyland and I’m greeted by his father Terry. Instantly, I feel more relaxed. I didn’t know much about Jimmy before we met, apart from the fact that he’s a precocious talent who lit up the inaugural GAA under-20 championship over the summer. Kicking 10 points in […]

8 years ago

Paul Finlay was top scorer in his sides win over Clontibret on Sunday that sees them through to a first county final in six years. The legendary Monaghan attacker led the line for a Ballybay side that went into the game as underdogs against a Clontibret side boasting a full forward line with Conor McManus […]

8 years ago

It was a long process, but Sligo GAA have finally found their man in the shape of former county star Paul Taylor. Following Cathal Corey’s decision to step down after only one year in charge, Sligo GAA’s recruitment process saw nine potential candidates examined over a seven week period. Taylor lined out for the Yeats […]

8 years ago

Teenager Cieren Fallon followed in his father’s footsteps yesterday when the 19-year-old jockey rode to his first ever victory on board 25-1 outsider Plucky Dip. Cieren, son of six-time British champion jockey Kieren landed the “Hands and Heels” Apprentice Handicap on Monday at Leicester as his father watched on. In just his third ride, Fallon […]

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