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Shkodran Mustafi reckons Mesut Ozil’s wonder goal shouldn’t have stood
We’re pretty sure this a joke…
10 years ago
Ireland’s 1916 centenary jersey brought into Poppy controversy debate by British MP
Fifa being accused of double standards
10 years ago
REPORT: An opponent has been confirmed for Paddy Barnes’ professional debut
Not long to go now
10 years ago
British gymnast Louis Smith handed ban over appearance in video “mocking Islam”
Governing body British Gymnastics said they were left with no choice but to take action
10 years ago
Pascal Chimbonda has a surreal story about Jimmy Bullard
Don’t read this if you have a queasy stomach…
10 years ago
Lee Chin scores stunning, potentially season-saving, volley for Wexford Youths
A really nice goal…
10 years ago
Police question two Ulster players over alleged sexual offences
Both men deny any wrongdoing and are assisting with inquiries
10 years ago
Turns out there was a *slight* problem with Roberto Firmino’s goal against Crystal Palace
*Technically* it shouldn’t have stood
10 years ago
Manchester United mocked as latest commercial deal is announced
Theatre of sweet dreams
10 years ago
PICS: Irish players look in relaxed form ahead of flight to Chicago
What is Jack McGrath wearing on his face?
10 years ago
Michael Owen tried to have a bit of fun with Halloween and it played out just how you’d imagine
That went well
10 years ago
Can you name the last Ireland team to take on the All Blacks?
One day this tyranny will end. Hopefully. Ireland have a pretty woeful record against the All Blacks. They were tantalisingly close to recording their first ever win over New Zealand in November 2013 – coming within seconds of beating Steve Hansen’s all conquering All Blacks. Can you name the starting XV that seriously put the […]
10 years ago
WATCH: Katie Taylor’s terrifying hand speed suggests she is ready for the pro game
Blistering pad work
10 years ago
WATCH: World Rugby release All Blacks highlight reel to give Ireland fans a Hallowe’en fright
No need for this
10 years ago
Arsenal Fan TV’s Claude made to eat his words about Olivier Giroud
He took it all in good spirits
10 years ago
Where are they now? The Manchester United XI that lined out against Burnley 20 months ago
What a difference 626 days make
10 years ago
WATCH: Harry Arter’s girlfriend is expecting a child and everyone is delighted
Great news for the Ireland midfielder
10 years ago
A simple boot change could hold the key to an uptick in Zlatan’s form
An important change?
10 years ago
Jose Mourinho’s Anthony Taylor comments come back to haunt him as he is hit with FA charge
Mourinho won’t be surprised…
10 years ago
Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Marcos Rojo starts, Sergio Aguero on the bench
Kick-off fast approaching
10 years ago
Keith Earls misses All Blacks after tip tackle ban
Can still appeal
10 years ago
Daniel Sturridge had Liverpool fans worried about his famous celebration
Panic over
10 years ago
Reports say Katie Taylor is turning pro and Eddie Hearn is promoting her first fight
This will be class
10 years ago
Antonio Conte fires back at Jose Mourinho after criticising his touchline antics
Is this a swipe at Jose’s lack of a playing career?
10 years ago
Jessica Harrington pays tribute after death of Moscow Flyer
One of the greats
10 years ago
Rugby world unites to bid farewell to Anthony Foley
#RIPAxel
10 years ago
WATCH: Charlie Hills’ home on race day is… well, see for yourself
Have we seen some future Hills jockeys?
10 years ago
#RIPAxel: Listen to ‘The Fields of Athenry’ as Anthony Foley is laid to rest
Such a sad day
10 years ago
WIN: VIP trip for two to see Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea or Barcelona
Decisions, decisions
10 years ago
The comments on The Sun’s Gary Lineker front page story have to be seen to be believed
Take that, you ‘lefty luvvie’
10 years ago
WATCH: Stirring scenes as Anthony Foley makes final journey past Thomond Park
Hundreds lined the streets of Limerick…
10 years ago
WATCH: Far too many people loved the dabbing mascot ahead of Barcelona v Manchester City
It’s taken over
10 years ago
Rugby fans unite online to pay the perfect tribute to Anthony Foley
#WearRedForAxel
10 years ago
Ronan O’Gara’s heartbreaking tribute to Anthony Foley is perhaps the most beautiful of all
RIP Axel
10 years ago
Twitter explodes with joy after Connacht’s miraculous comeback
What a comeback…
10 years ago
Supremely talented Christian Benteke makes cup of tea in eight seconds flat
Important football news
10 years ago
Ched Evans’ full statement after he is found not guilty of rape
He said it was his “darkest hour”
10 years ago
Liverpool fan changes Twitter name as The Sun use his tweet in story
Reds fan Christian Wulff didn’t take too kindly to the newspaper’s actions
10 years ago
WATCH: Daniel Agger gushes about love for Liverpool while getting part of club permanently scarred onto his skin
You’ll never get that off
10 years ago
GAA Community pays tribute to retiring great Marc O’Sé
Go n-éirí an t-ádh leat
10 years ago
The Twitter gags were far more entertaining than the on-pitch action as England draw with Slovenia
Fans had to make their own fun
10 years ago
Everyone made the exact same joke when Scotland fell behind to a Robert Mak opener
Isn’t it ironic? Don’t ya think
10 years ago
Conor McGregor reacts to being fined by taking a pop at other UFC fighters
Conor McGregor has been punished for his role in the fracas with Nate Diaz and his entourage in the UFC 202 pre-fight press conference in August. Water bottles and cans of energy drink were hurled back and forth across the crowd as Diaz left the stage. Diaz storms out of #ufc202 presser, starts throwing bottles. […]
10 years ago
Under fire Aidan O’Shea posts heartfelt message to Mayo supporters after All-Ireland final loss
He’s not hiding from the naysayers…
10 years ago
Lance Armstrong’s incredibly awkward interview with Off the Ball made for excellent radio
Cringe-inducing stuff
10 years ago
Exciting news for Ireland fans as Leinster unleash dream midfield pairing for Munster clash
The Pro12 season really starts here. There have been some great games and promising team and individual performances in the Guinness Pro12 so far but for many in Ireland this weekend is the one where the season really kicks off. On Friday night Ulster take their 100% record to the Sportsground to face reigning champions […]
10 years ago
The simple change in Ciarán Kilkenny’s game that reaped huge benefits for Dublin
Three All-Ireland medals to his name, you can be pretty sure Ciarán Kilkenny does not regret rejecting a career as a professional athlete. After starring for both the Dublin minor hurlers and footballers in 2011, the Castleknock phenomenon headed to Australia and a rookie contract in the AFL with Hawthorn. Every Dublin fan rejoiced when […]
10 years ago
Huge blow for Connacht as attacking mastermind returns home to New Zealand
Out of the West
10 years ago
Mario Gomez’s bizarre injury sounds like a right pain in the hoop
Never heard of this one before
10 years ago
Here’s why Harry Arter could still play for England
Roy Keane’s not having any of it, though…
10 years ago

Shkodran Mustafi reckons Mesut Ozil’s wonder goal shouldn’t have stood

Ireland’s 1916 centenary jersey brought into Poppy controversy debate by British MP

REPORT: An opponent has been confirmed for Paddy Barnes’ professional debut

British gymnast Louis Smith handed ban over appearance in video “mocking Islam”

Pascal Chimbonda has a surreal story about Jimmy Bullard

Lee Chin scores stunning, potentially season-saving, volley for Wexford Youths

Police question two Ulster players over alleged sexual offences

Turns out there was a *slight* problem with Roberto Firmino’s goal against Crystal Palace

Manchester United mocked as latest commercial deal is announced

PICS: Irish players look in relaxed form ahead of flight to Chicago

Michael Owen tried to have a bit of fun with Halloween and it played out just how you’d imagine

Can you name the last Ireland team to take on the All Blacks?

WATCH: Katie Taylor’s terrifying hand speed suggests she is ready for the pro game

WATCH: World Rugby release All Blacks highlight reel to give Ireland fans a Hallowe’en fright

Arsenal Fan TV’s Claude made to eat his words about Olivier Giroud

Where are they now? The Manchester United XI that lined out against Burnley 20 months ago

WATCH: Harry Arter’s girlfriend is expecting a child and everyone is delighted

A simple boot change could hold the key to an uptick in Zlatan’s form

Jose Mourinho’s Anthony Taylor comments come back to haunt him as he is hit with FA charge

Manchester United vs. Manchester City: Marcos Rojo starts, Sergio Aguero on the bench

Keith Earls misses All Blacks after tip tackle ban

Daniel Sturridge had Liverpool fans worried about his famous celebration

Reports say Katie Taylor is turning pro and Eddie Hearn is promoting her first fight

Antonio Conte fires back at Jose Mourinho after criticising his touchline antics

Jessica Harrington pays tribute after death of Moscow Flyer

Rugby world unites to bid farewell to Anthony Foley

WATCH: Charlie Hills’ home on race day is… well, see for yourself

#RIPAxel: Listen to ‘The Fields of Athenry’ as Anthony Foley is laid to rest

WIN: VIP trip for two to see Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea or Barcelona

The comments on The Sun’s Gary Lineker front page story have to be seen to be believed

WATCH: Stirring scenes as Anthony Foley makes final journey past Thomond Park

WATCH: Far too many people loved the dabbing mascot ahead of Barcelona v Manchester City

Rugby fans unite online to pay the perfect tribute to Anthony Foley

Ronan O’Gara’s heartbreaking tribute to Anthony Foley is perhaps the most beautiful of all

Twitter explodes with joy after Connacht’s miraculous comeback

Supremely talented Christian Benteke makes cup of tea in eight seconds flat

Ched Evans’ full statement after he is found not guilty of rape

Liverpool fan changes Twitter name as The Sun use his tweet in story

WATCH: Daniel Agger gushes about love for Liverpool while getting part of club permanently scarred onto his skin

GAA Community pays tribute to retiring great Marc O’Sé

The Twitter gags were far more entertaining than the on-pitch action as England draw with Slovenia

Everyone made the exact same joke when Scotland fell behind to a Robert Mak opener

Conor McGregor reacts to being fined by taking a pop at other UFC fighters

Under fire Aidan O’Shea posts heartfelt message to Mayo supporters after All-Ireland final loss

Lance Armstrong’s incredibly awkward interview with Off the Ball made for excellent radio

Exciting news for Ireland fans as Leinster unleash dream midfield pairing for Munster clash

The simple change in Ciarán Kilkenny’s game that reaped huge benefits for Dublin

Huge blow for Connacht as attacking mastermind returns home to New Zealand

Mario Gomez’s bizarre injury sounds like a right pain in the hoop

Here’s why Harry Arter could still play for England

Turns out there was a slight problem with Roberto Firmino’s goal against Crystal Palace