The former Manchester United defender is fronting a campaign to improve men’s mental health. Republic of Ireland and Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath has said he is winning the battle against his mental health challenges after one of the toughest years of his life. The 64-year-old ex-footballer had problems with alcohol during his playing career, […]

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Players involved in next year’s tour will be the first to reap huge financial rewards. A new profit share model which includes players will be implemented for next summer’s British & Irish Lions tour in Australia. The new financial setup will see tour profits shared with its players for the first time, and will introduce […]

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The Leinster and Ireland legend said he didn’t want to be viewed as a ‘sore loser’. Johnny Sexton has expressed his shock at the controversy surrounding the content of his book, and explained the reason behind his recalling of a feud with New Zealand star Rieko Ioane. Over a week ago, The Times published a piece […]

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The Laois native will return to Ireland next year after spending 14 years down under. Zach Tuohy – one of Ireland’s most successful exports to the AFL – has confirmed that he will play senior championship football for Laois once again when he returns to Ireland next year. In August, the 34-year-old announced that he […]

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“He’s one of the best players I’ve ever played with.” Johnny Sexton has said that England star Owen Farrell would have been considered Ireland’s “greatest player” had he worn a green shirt instead of a white one. Sexton feels that Farrell, who he played alongside for the British and Irish Lions, doesn’t get the ‘respect’ […]

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The Brazilian goalie suffered a hamstring injury at Crystal Palace on Saturday. Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher will be relied upon as Liverpool’s primary shot-stopper for the next few weeks as the club’s first-choice keeper Alisson has been ruled out until after the November internationals. The 32-year-old was substituted in the 81st minute at Selhurst Park […]

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It’s even more amazing when you consider that Keane didn’t even know the All-Ireland winner. Gaelic football legend Jim McGuinness, who won an All-Ireland with his native Donegal in 1992 as a teenager and now manages the county, tells a heartwarming story of how Roy Keane came to his aid when he suffered a career […]

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The Red Army travel to Dublin to face Leinster at Croke Park next weekend. Despite Munster’s emphatic 23-0 win over Ospreys at a ferocious Virgin Media Park last night, Graham Rowntree will have woken up with a headache this morning as three of his starting players were forced off with injuries during the game. While […]

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The Corkman will travel to Finland with the Republic of Ireland squad on Thursday. Caoimhín Kelleher will likely get another lengthy run of games between the posts for Liverpool as Arne Slot has confirmed that the hamstring injury which Alisson Becker suffered during yesterday’s 1-0 win at Crystal Palace will keep him out for several […]

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It hasn’t been the greatest of starts for the Icelandic manager. Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has revealed that he is somewhat taken aback by the level of media scrutiny he has been on the receiving end of since starting the role earlier this summer. The 57-year-old lost his two opening games in charge […]

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A special night down under. A pair of Irish sisters had the strange experience of playing against each other in a Women’s AFL match in Adelaide while their parents – who had made the 22 hour flight from Dublin to attend the game – cheered on from the sidelines. Niamh and Grace Kelly from Foxford, […]

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The Leinster legend opened up about the painful experience in his new book. Former Ireland and Leinster fly-half Johnny Sexton has revealed details of a heartbreaking conversation he had with his eldest son Luca after he made the decision to retire from professional rugby last year. Last weekend, several excerpts of the ex-kicker’s new book, […]

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The current Ireland boss wasn’t happy with the former midfielder’s remarks. Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson has responded to Glenn Whelan’s TV outburst over his perceived ‘lack of belief’ in the current Ireland team. The former Irish international delivered a withering assessment of the Irish squad following last month’s defeats to England and Greece. […]

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The Great Dane surprised his former teammates when he revealed the secret behind his shot-stopping skills. Peter Schmeichel has revealed that he learned to become a world-class goalkeeper by playing handball in his youth. The former Manchester United and Denmark goalkeeper appeared on the latest episode of The Overlap’s Stick To Football podcast this week. He spoke […]

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The Corkman has given his version of events. Ronan O’Gara has given a ‘typical ROG response’ when questioned about the extract from Johnny Sexton’s new autobiography in which the former Leinster star. The Munster legend laughed off Johnny Sexton’s account of the beginning of their feud, adding that his former rival “has a good heart”. […]

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The former Republic of Ireland centre-back doesn’t think Ten Hag’s new signing is good enough. Richard Dunne had some strong words to say about the performance of Matthijs De Ligt in Manchester United’s 3-3 draw at Porto in the Europa League last night. The Red Devils went 2-0 up in the first 20 minutes thanks […]

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The former teammates went into detail about what caused so much tension between them in the dressing room. Roy Keane and Peter Schmeichel opened up about their infamous ‘hotel corridor scrap’ while on tour with Manchester United in the 1990s and told a humorous story about a press conference that took place the following day. […]

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The Wolves right back was a surprise exclusion from the Republic of Ireland manager’s second squad announcement. Republic of Ireland boss Heimir Hallgrímsson has explained why the experienced Matt Doherty was left out of his squad for the upcoming Nations League games in Finland and Greece. Everton youngster Jake O’Brien was also left out of […]

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The Holywood native hit a brilliant maiden T20 century on Sunday. An ex-Ulster rugby star who switched to professional cricket in 2020 is quickly becoming one of the most important players in the Ireland squad. Ross Adair grew up in Holywood, County Down and began playing schools rugby for Sullivan Upper School. After playing for the Ulster […]

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The Irishman’s yet-to-be-released autobiography is already causing quite a stir. Another member of the New Zealand rugby team has chimed in on the war of words between Johnny Sexton and All Blacks legend Israel Dagg after an extract from the ex-Ireland kicker’s new book was published online. The Times published a piece from Obsessed: The […]

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Heimir Hallgrímsson has named his squad for the upcoming Nations League games. Stoke City striker Tom Cannon is one of a few surprising omissions from Heimir Hallgrímsson’s second ever Republic of Ireland squad announcement. Despite bagging four goals for Narcis Pelach’s side last night as they trashed Portsmouth 6-1 in the Championship. The Republic of […]

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“The players need shaking up.” Former Republic of Ireland and Aston Villa star Andy Townsend has voiced his belief that his ex-teammate Roy Keane would be the perfect man to take over the current Manchester United dressing room were Erik Ten Hag to leave. The Corkman hasn’t been in a football management role since 2019, […]

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A massive opportunity for the Longford native. Clare Farrell, who won an All-Ireland intermediate football title with her club Longford Slashers at Croke Park in 2022, has landed her dream job in Arne Slot’s backroom team at Liverpool. Farrell moves to Anfield to take over as lead performance nutritionist, ensuring the likes of Mohammed Salah, […]

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The forward has three goals in seven appearances so far this season. Ross County striker Ronan Hale is close to securing an international allegiance switch from the Republic of Ireland to Northern Ireland. The Belfast native played for the Boys in Green at underage level, but has never appeared at senior level. The 26-year-old made […]

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Sexton’s yet-to-be-released autobiography is already causing quite a stir. Former New Zealand fullback Israel Dagg has hit back at Johnny Sexton after the ex-Ireland and Leinster star called him a “fake-humble f****r” in his new autobiography. An extract from Obsessed, which will be released on 10 October, was published in The Times over the weekend. […]

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The man in his 30s was arrested on Tuesday. Specialist officers from the Anti-Bribery and Corruption Unit of the Garda National Economic Crime Bureau (GNECB) have arrested a man on suspicion of allegedly trying to bribe a professional League of Ireland football player during the current season. The individual was detained under Section 4 of the […]

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Maybe Arteta can use him this season. Conor McGregor was spotted having a kickabout on the Emirates pitch last night and posing for pictures alongside Declan Rice after Mikel Arteta’s side beat Paris Saint-Germain 2-0 in the Champions League. The Dubliner, who hasn’t fought in the UFC since losing to Dustin Poirier in 2021, was […]

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An approach for the Ireland star is expected to be made early next year. Ex-Leinster assistant coach Stuart Lancaster is eyeing up a potential move for Ireland number eight Jack Conan as he aims to bolster his Racing 92 squad after the departure of South African legend Siya Kolisi. After just one year, the Springboks […]

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Conor McKenna has dedicated his AFL Premiership triumph to his family and GAA club back home in Tyrone after his Brisbane Lions overcame Sydney Swans in the grand final at Melbourne Cricket Ground yesterday. The Lions, who narrowly lost in last year’s grand final, sailed to an 18.12 (120) – 9.6 (60) victory over the […]

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The Leinster legend opened up on the origins of his feud with the La Rochelle coach. Johnny Sexton has detailed the story behind his long-running feud with ex-teammate Ronan O’Gara in his brand new autobiography Obsessed: The Autobiography. The former Ireland and Leinster fly-half can trace the animosity shared between him and his fellow countryman […]

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Their training grounds in Thurles will now be named Coolmore Morris Park. The iconic Coolmore Stud, which is located in the town of Fethard, County Tipperary, has bought the naming rights to the county’s GAA training centre in Thurles. As part of the big money deal, the world’s largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses will […]

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Graham Rowntree’s side lost by nine points in Parma. Former Munster second row Donncha O’Callaghan has said that Graham Rowntree and his players “should be embarrassed” by their display during their defeat to Zebre in the United Rugby Championship yesterday. The province led by 13 points at half-time at the Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi in Parma, […]

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A heartwarming moment between two legends of the province. Former Ireland and Leinster second-row Devin Toner has received tons of praise from fans after he gave an impassioned speech to mark his ex-teammate Cian Healy’s record-breaking night at Aviva Stadium. Leo Cullen’s side beat Newport Gwent Dragons 34-6 in Dublin last night as Healy donned […]

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The record-breaking sprinter also reflected on her experience of this year’s Olympic Games in Paris. Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke was a guest on RTÉ’s Late Late Show last night and opened up about her meeting with Rihanna which went viral on social media last week. The Dubliner has had a rollercoaster 2024 which saw her […]

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The former Ireland boss is reportedly heading to the Australian jungle in November. Rumours are circulating on social media that the former Ireland manager and captain Mick McCarthy is heading down under this November to take part in ITV’s I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here. The 24th series of the iconic show is […]

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The Dungannon man helped Brisbane Lions to their first premiership in 21 years. Conor McKenna joins Tadhg Kennelly as only the second player in history to win both an All-Ireland and an AFL Premiership after Brisbane Lions overcame Sydney Swans in the grand final at Melbourne Cricket Ground. The Lions, who narrowly lost in last […]

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‘Football is fine the way it is.’ Galway goalkeeper Connor Gleeson has publicly criticised the proposed rule changes put forward by Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee and has said he would have no interest in lining out in next month’s interprovincial trial games at Croke Park. The group’s list of proposed reforms will affect the […]

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The Irishman recently confirmed that he will return to the octagon in 2025. A former UFC heavyweight fighter has told Conor McGregor that he should consider fighting Paddy Pimblett when he returns to the UFC next year. Speaking on his podcast The Schaub Show, Brendan Schaub identified Paddy Pimblett as the perfect opponent for the […]

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“What a warrior he has been”. Clare stalwart Paul Flanagan has announced his retirement from inter-county hurling at the age of 32. The Ballylea man started his hurling career as a student at St Flannan’s College in Ennis, before competing in the Fitzgibbon Cup with the University of Limerick. Flanagan first appeared on the inter-county scene […]

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From Holywood to Hollywood. Rory McIlroy is reportedly in line to make his acting debut in the upcoming Happy Gilmore sequel. A second Happy Gilmore movie was confirmed by Netflix in May, with Adam Sandler set to reprise his role. The original was a box-office hit on its release in 1996, making nearly $40 million […]

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A women’s equivalent is also in the works. It’s starting to look increasing likely that the International Rules series will make a return after GAA president Jarlath Burns and AFL CEO Andrew Dillon sat down for talks in Australia this week. The series, which began in 1984 hasn’t been played since 2017. The competition is […]

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The Dubliner was front and centre for Daniel Dubois’ win against Anthony Joshua on Saturday night. Conor McGregor has been called out by two former UFC stars for “doing weird, douchey s***” while in attendance at the Anthony Joshua and Daniel Dubois fight at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night. Seated ringside just behind Tyson Fury, […]

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The former Manchester United captain didn’t hold back on the latest episode of ‘Stick To Football’. Roy Keane has branded Arsenal ‘a small team with a small mentality’ after their performance against Manchester City on Sunday and called out two players for ‘playing like League One players’ in the feisty 2-2 draw. In the latest […]

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A huge milestone for the loosehead prop. Cian Healy will break the Leinster all-time appearance record this weekend when he lines out against Dragons at Aviva Stadium for their United Rugby Championship clash. The 36-year-old will move past Devin Toner in the province’s all-time appearance list when he makes his 281st appearance tomorrow evening. View this […]

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The 16-year-old became the youngest player ever to start a senior game for Arsenal. Mikel Arteta has commended the performance of Jack Porter who made his debut for the club in last night’s 5-1 Carabao Cup win over Bolton at the Emirates. The 16-year-old made history by becoming the youngest player ever to start a […]

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The Dublin native has scored five goals in seven games for his new club. Irish footballer Troy Parrott has put himself into contention to be Republic of Ireland’s first-choice striker after his recent heroic run of form in the Netherlands. The 22-year-old is making quite a name for himself less than two months into his […]

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The team will compete at a Down syndrome futsal tournament in Abbotstown, Co Meath next month. The parents of members of a Sligo-based Down syndrome futsal team have described how their kid’s ‘dreams have become a reality’ since the squad was formed. The team was set up a couple of months ago by Sligo Rover’s […]

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The Kerry talisman was a handy soccer player in his younger years. Gaelic football star David Clifford has recalled his experiences of playing youth soccer as a teenager and coming up against two current Republic of Ireland internationals who he described as being on “a different level altogether”. At 25-years-old, Clifford has already achieved almost […]

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