
Rugby star reveals startling weight loss after he retired from the game
Friends said he looked ‘drawn’
9 years ago
Patrick McCarry
Pat McCarry has been working in journalism since 2003 and, before coming to JOE, has written for outlets such as The Guardian, Sunday Tribune, Press Association, Irish Independent, The42 and more. He has been covering sport extensively since 2009, with particular focus on rugby, football and golf.

Rugby star reveals startling weight loss after he retired from the game
Friends said he looked ‘drawn’
9 years ago

GAA ‘Super 8’ battle lines drawn and Tipperary have taken an unexpected stance
Where did that come from?
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Conor McGregor’s next fight would surely smash each and every UFC record
This would be gargantuan
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Ireland set to lose three key players for crucial Six Nations clash
Sevens trumps 15s
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Mayo club championship draw perfectly captures GAA fixtures farce that needs to stop
Ridiculous goings on
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This is the Ireland team that should start against France
It’s all or nothing
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Injury to Josh van der Flier means Ireland’s ‘angriest’ player is ready to be unleashed
One man’s misfortune…
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Chris Farrell reveals Joe Schmidt’s unique influence in his move to Munster
Exciting talent
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Bernard Brogan wasn’t too impressed to see Paul Galvin’s new Dublin club jersey number
The pressure is on
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Ranking the 32 ladies GAA county jerseys with one word to describe each
Some big calls in here
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Joe Rogan will not do the commentary for McGregor vs. Mayweather for an excellent reason
Can’t argue with that
9 years ago

Paul O’Connell gets creative with his Lions team to wedge in another Irishman
Don’t tell CJ…
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Paul Galvin confirms football comeback and he has chosen a Dublin club
This should be fun
9 years ago

Lions legend names two Ireland players that will definitely be on a plane to New Zealand
He knows his stuff
9 years ago

Pat Lam has not responded well to being labelled an ‘ex-New Zealander’ by Steve Hansen
He was livid
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Conor McGregor meets up with an old friend in Las Vegas and it is hard to tell who is more ripped
Not bad for a 49 year old
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Cristiano Ronaldo’s latest record should finally expose a damning theory
Debunked
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Conor McGregor’s response to being called a celebrity is bloody perfect
This will only make you like him more
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WATCH: One scary sequence of English play that will give Joe Schmidt sleepless nights
We really need to watch out for this
9 years ago

Can you guess all eight Irish players with Premier League appearances for Liverpool
One will catch you out
9 years ago

Ronan O’Gara linked with move for former Munster teammate
His contract expires this summer
9 years ago

Persistence pays off as Antoine Griezmann finally reveals more on his footballing future
Worth asking twice
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We doubt many of you will guess the inter-county forward playing with a lad half his age
We’ll give you 60 seconds
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Conor McGregor takes important step towards getting cleared for next Las Vegas fight
Not hanging about
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Three exciting options to take Rob Kearney’s Ireland fullback spot
An attacking trio
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Here are all the players Ireland released back to their provinces
Much-needed boosts
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One clever change may have suddenly solved Mayo’s forward issues
This worked out really well
9 years ago

Donncha O’Callaghan emphatically puts CJ Stander critics in their place
Stirring words
9 years ago

Paul O’Connell’s story of his Lions experience makes for one hell of a story
Such passion
9 years ago

Andy Moran’s bang-on comments suggest Aidan O’Shea will be back sooner than expected
It’s all coming up Mayo
9 years ago

Harry Arter has spoken about his truly heart-warming conversation with Pep Guardiola
A personal moment on a public stage
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We knew Ireland’s injury luck couldn’t last forever
Big blow
9 years ago

Lee Chin’s take on celebrating soccer goals couldn’t be any more GAA
Same country. Different planet.
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“The Lions need a leadership group and he’d certainly be top of the pile”
The highest of praise from a top source
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This is the Ireland team that needs to start against France
Time to get real
9 years ago

Diarmuid Connolly pictured in a Seapoint rugby jersey and it’s a frightening prospect
Looks the part
9 years ago

Kerry man literally puts his head on the line with a block that every young player in Ireland needs to watch
Future All Star?
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Eddie Jones has bad news for Irish fans hoping to spoil his side’s Grand Slam party
Hold on tight
9 years ago

John Aldridge wants Liverpool to buy a Manchester United striker
This won’t go down well
9 years ago

What in the name of holy hell did Limerick have to do to get a penalty today?
Poor Ger Canning couldn’t believe it
9 years ago

Khabib Nurmagomedov has a message for Conor McGregor and 6.2 million proud Irish citizens
If one of us goes to war…
9 years ago

Updated Ireland vs. Italy match stats further add to Niall Scannell’s stature
Not a bother to him
9 years ago

Everyone raves about CJ Stander’s carries but, Christ almighty, look at his tackle count
Scarcely believable
9 years ago

Incredibly, Craig Gilroy may not even make the squad for France
Madness
9 years ago

Munster and Ulster close to finalising deals for new coaches
A Frenchman and a Kiwi working in France
9 years ago

One Ireland player has guaranteed himself a plane ticket to New Zealand
Every inch a Lion
9 years ago

WATCH: Daryl Horgan’s stunning first goal for Preston is not ordinary for a man of his experience
Look where he took it from
9 years ago

One genius could win a fortune after the greatest CJ Stander punt of all time
What. A. Bet.
9 years ago

The ecstatic, breathless reaction to England’s last-gasp victory in Wales
16 wins in a row now
9 years ago