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  • Your guide to an unmissable weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Your guide to an unmissable weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Brought to you by NOW. There is an amazing weekend of sport coming up. There is some incredible sport on over the weekend, from international rugby to The Open Championship and the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final. And here is how to stream it all with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Thursday, July 14 and […]

    4 years ago

  • Ireland youth player Thomas Hill makes appearance for Liverpool in Man United friendly loss

    Ireland youth player Thomas Hill makes appearance for Liverpool in Man United friendly loss

    The 19-year-old has returned to the first team after suffering a serious knee injury in 2020. Republic of Ireland underage international Thomas Hill made an appearance for Liverpool in the club’s first pre-season friendly of the summer. A much-changed Liverpool lost 4-0 to Manchester United in Bangkok, Thailand on Tuesday afternoon. Anthony Martial, Fred, Jadon […]

    4 years ago

  • Emma Duggan saves Meath with outrageous buzzer-beater in All-Ireland quarter final

    Emma Duggan saves Meath with outrageous buzzer-beater in All-Ireland quarter final

    By Daire Walsh Meath 1-12 Galway 1-11 Emma Duggan kicked a last-minute point to earn defending champions Meath a dramatic win over Galway in a tense TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship quarter-final at O’Connor Park in Tullamore. 1-11 to 0-9 in front with the finishing line in sight, the Royals found themselves pegged back. The prospect […]

    4 years ago

  • Guthrie’s wand of a left peg inspires Donegal to a famous win over the Dubs

    Guthrie’s wand of a left peg inspires Donegal to a famous win over the Dubs

    Donegal 3-7 Dublin 1-7 By Alan Foley Karen Guthrie scored two of Donegal’s three second half goals as they dumped Dublin out of the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship at Páirc Seán Mac Diarmada in Carrick-on-Shannon. After a solid first half where Donegal had laid out their plans, to go in 0-4 to 0-1 in front, […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to a massive weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Your guide to a massive weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Brought to you by NOW. There is a top-class weekend of sport coming up. There is some incredible sport on over the weekend, from international rugby to the F1 Austrian Grand Prix and the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals. And here is how to stream it all with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Friday, July […]

    4 years ago

  • Rob McElhenney can’t help but get involved in Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga

    Rob McElhenney can’t help but get involved in Cristiano Ronaldo transfer saga

    National League > Champions League Cristiano Ronaldo’s sensational summer move to Wrexham has moved one step closer after co-owner Rob McElhenney declared his interest in the Portuguese star on Twitter. Sort of. Ronaldo’s return for a second stint at Old Trafford last year wasn’t enough to stop Manchester United enduring a nightmarish season. For the […]

    4 years ago

  • George Russell abandons car to check on Zhou Guanyu after horror crash

    George Russell abandons car to check on Zhou Guanyu after horror crash

    ‘That was a scary incident’ Zhou Guanyu miraculously escaped serious injury after he was involved in a horrific crash in the opening seconds of Sunday’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone. George Russell sacrificed his race to check on Zhou. The Alfa Romeo driver’s car collided with Russell’s Mercedes as they approached the first corner. Zhou […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to an incredible weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Your guide to an incredible weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Brought to you by NOW. There is an amazing weekend of sport coming up. There is some brilliant sport on over the weekend, from international rugby to the Irish Open golf, the F1 British Grand Prix and the All-Ireland Hurling Championship. And here is how to stream it all with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. […]

    4 years ago

  • Emma Morrissey saves Tipperary from relegation with stunning penalty right at the very death

    Emma Morrissey saves Tipperary from relegation with stunning penalty right at the very death

    By Kevin Carney ​​Tipperary 2-6 Cavan 1-8 Emma Morrissey scored 2-4 including the winning penalty, deep into added-time, to seal Tipperary’s place in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship for 2023, with Cavan heading for the relegation play-off instead. Morrissey found the top-corner with aplomb after her teammate Angela McGuigan was fouled in the penalty area […]

    4 years ago

  • Dolan and Nolan on form as Kilkenny and Galway set up exciting group finale

    Dolan and Nolan on form as Kilkenny and Galway set up exciting group finale

    Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir  Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior camogie champions Galway will do battle with Kilkenny next week to determine who will emerge from Group 2 as table toppers and earn the resultant automatic semi-final spot.  A quirk of the draw also has last year’s intermediate winners Antrim going toe-to-toe with Limerick with the […]

    4 years ago

  • From Kilkenny to New York, playing ladies football in both

    From Kilkenny to New York, playing ladies football in both

    By Daragh Small Railyard is the footballing heartbeat that has always been the exception to the rule in Kilkenny, and that pulse has extended all the way to the Big Apple in recent years. This week, three of their natives returned home, one of which is now the captain of the New York Ladies football […]

    4 years ago

  • Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather ‘in talks’ about a rematch

    Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather ‘in talks’ about a rematch

    The pair previously fought in 2017. Conor McGregor and Floyd Mayweather Jr are reportedly in talks about staging a rematch, five years after their first boxing bout. Mayweather beat McGregor via TKO in the 10th round of their fight in Las Vegas in August 2017, the 50th and final victory in the final outing his […]

    4 years ago

  • Eintracht Frankfurt defender Martin Hinteregger retires amid links with right-wing extremist

    Eintracht Frankfurt defender Martin Hinteregger retires amid links with right-wing extremist

    Hinteregger made 138 appearances for Eintracht Frankfurt. Eintracht Frankfurt defender Martin Hinteregger has officially retired from professional football amid links with a right-wing extremist. The Bundesliga club announced the news on Twitter, with the 29-year-old having made 138 appearances for Frankfurt, chipping in with 14 goals during his time at Deutsche Bank Park. A post […]

    4 years ago

  • Two All-Ireland quarter-finals to be streamed exclusively live on NOW

    Two All-Ireland quarter-finals to be streamed exclusively live on NOW

    Brought to you by NOW. The action takes place at Croke Park this weekend. The All-Ireland Football Championship quarter-finals take place this weekend at Croke Park, with Derry facing Clare, Dublin against Cork, Armagh versus Galway and Kerry against Mayo. The action gets underway with a double header this Saturday, stream live exclusively with a […]

    4 years ago

  • Camogie championship set for last day excitement as many teams battle it out

    Camogie championship set for last day excitement as many teams battle it out

    Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir  Cork guaranteed automatic progress to the semi-final of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship by virtue of their hard-fought victory over Waterford at Walsh Park but it remains all to play for in Group 1 as four of the other five teams battle it out for the two quarter-final […]

    4 years ago

  • Premier League fixtures released for 2022/23 season

    Premier League fixtures released for 2022/23 season

    The new Premier League season begins on Friday, August 5. The Premier League fixtures for the 2022/23 season have been released, with the new season set to begin in less than two months’ time. As you scramble to look for your own team’s fixtures, there are also going to be plenty of others that’ll draw […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to a brilliant weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Your guide to a brilliant weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Brought to you by NOW. There’s another great weekend of sport coming up. There is some top-class sport on over the weekend, from the US Open golf to the NBA Finals, GAA to Formula 1 and two rugby finals. And here is how to stream it all with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Thursday, […]

    4 years ago

  • Castleford Tigers hooker released from contract to enter Love Island villa

    Castleford Tigers hooker released from contract to enter Love Island villa

    A Tiger enters the villa… Castleford Tigers hooker Jacques O’Neill has been released from his professional rugby contract so he can enter the Love Island villa, the club have confirmed. O’Neill’s arrival at the villa over the weekend caused a bit of a frenzy given reports of a past relationship with fellow contestant Gemma Owen, […]

    4 years ago

  • Malone shows Kilkenny what they were missing as Costelloe lifts Limerick

    Malone shows Kilkenny what they were missing as Costelloe lifts Limerick

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir Limerick kept their hopes of making the knockout stages of the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship alive with a strong finish to prevail 0-11 to 0-9 over Offaly in their Group 1 tie at Cappamore GAA.  With Galway and Kilkenny assured of advancing to the last six as a result […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to a great weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Your guide to a great weekend of sport and how to stream it all

    Brought to you by NOW. There’s another great weekend of sport coming up. There is some great sport on over the weekend, from the GAA All-Ireland Championship to the UFC, Formula 1 and the Uefa Nations League. And here is how to stream it with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Friday, June 10. The […]

    4 years ago

  • “I was starting to go red, thinking ‘oh my God, why am I not talking?’” – the frightening impact of concussion

    “I was starting to go red, thinking ‘oh my God, why am I not talking?’” – the frightening impact of concussion

    By Daragh Small Niamh McGettigan spends her week looking at the science behind medical products. She helps patients who are malnourished because of disease, and those with swallowing difficulties. The Wicklow Ladies footballer places a particular emphasis on cancer, hoping to change the mindset surrounding diet and the diagnosis which affects almost 45,000 people in […]

    4 years ago

  • Mayo v Monaghan: All-Ireland qualifier to be shown exclusively live on NOW

    Mayo v Monaghan: All-Ireland qualifier to be shown exclusively live on NOW

    Brought to you by NOW. The All-Ireland qualifiers get underway with a massive game in Castlebar. Mayo take on Monaghan in the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship qualifiers on Saturday. And, with the provincial championships over, there is no room for error. On Saturday in Castlebar, one county will be eliminated from the All-Ireland Championship before […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to a packed weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Your guide to a packed weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Brought to you by NOW. There’s another great weekend of sport coming up. There is some brilliant sport on over the weekend, from the GAA Championship to the UEFA Nations League, the NBA Finals and the United Rugby Championship. And here is how to watch it with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Friday, June 3. […]

    4 years ago

  • Outstanding Goldrick gives Dublin the bragging rights against Meath

    Outstanding Goldrick gives Dublin the bragging rights against Meath

    Compiled by Daragh Small Dublin boss Mick Bohan expressed his satisfaction following Saturday’s TG4 Leinster Senior Final victory over Meath at Croke Park. In their third meeting of 2022, the Dubs avenged last year’s All-Ireland final defeat to secure another Mary Ramsbottom Memorial Cup with a 1-7 to 1-5 success. Despite also being the reigning […]

    4 years ago

  • Devane saves Tipp as Doyle in the goals for Kilkenny again

    Devane saves Tipp as Doyle in the goals for Kilkenny again

    Devane denies Dubs  Compiled by Daragh Ó Conchúir  Not for the first time in her storied career, Cáit Devane came up trumps for Tipperary. The Clonoulty Rossmore struck her seventh point from frees in the sixth minute of injury time to rescue a 0-10 to 0-10 draw against Dublin in the second round of the […]

    4 years ago

  • Shocking scenes as fans with tickets don’t get into Champions League final

    Shocking scenes as fans with tickets don’t get into Champions League final

    What an absolute shambles. There were some shocking scenes outside of the Stade De France as, in the build-up to the Champions League final, some fans with tickets didn’t get in. The kick-off of the game had to be delayed until 20.36 due to entrance trouble with some fans climbing 20 foot fences into the […]

    4 years ago

  • Liverpool fans’ Champions League banner slaughtered on Twitter

    Liverpool fans’ Champions League banner slaughtered on Twitter

    So, so many questions. Liverpool fans have descended on Paris in their thousands ahead of Saturday night’s Champions League final against Real Madrid. It is – obviously – a big deal, even for a club with such a storied European history. For some of the fans making the trip, it’s a once in a lifetime […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to an incredible weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Your guide to an incredible weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Brought to you by NOW. This is going to be one of the best sporting weekends of the year. There is some amazing sport on over the weekend, from the Champions League final to the Heineken Champions Cup final and the most prestigious race on the Formula 1 calendar. And here is how to watch […]

    4 years ago

  • Anthony Joshua tells students he would ‘crack their jaw’ after Tyson Fury taunt

    Anthony Joshua tells students he would ‘crack their jaw’ after Tyson Fury taunt

    “Watch your mouths because you don’t know who you’re talking to sometimes…” A video has emerged showing what appears to be Anthony Joshua in a heated confrontation with a group of students after he was reportedly heckled as he walked past their halls of residence. The students from Loughborough University are said to have taunted […]

    4 years ago

  • Liverpool would have been crowned Premier League champions ‘on aggregate’

    Liverpool would have been crowned Premier League champions ‘on aggregate’

    If the Premier League table was based on aggregate results. Manchester City secured their fourth Premier League crown in five years with a comeback win over Aston Villa on the final day of the season, but it’s actually Liverpool that would’ve won the title if it was based on aggregate results. (We know it doesn’t, […]

    4 years ago

  • Even after all these years, Ryan is still Tipperary’s go-to-girl

    Even after all these years, Ryan is still Tipperary’s go-to-girl

    By Daragh Ó Conchúir  In April 2017, Nenagh’s singing doctor, Mary Ryan launched a CD entitled, The Next Chapter. Another medical professional, Dr Dre had already used The Next Episode, I guess.  Dr Ryan’s namesake, also from Tipperary, would be known for a lot of things but singing, she professes, is not one of them. It is […]

    4 years ago

  • Emotional Ally McCoist gives reaction to Rangers Europa League final defeat

    Emotional Ally McCoist gives reaction to Rangers Europa League final defeat

    “Think of the nights they’ve given us…” Ally McCoist struggled to keep a lid on his emotions in the immediate aftermath of Rangers’ Europa League final defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Wednesday. The former Rangers and Scotland forward was in Seville as part of BT Sport’s coverage of the game and watched on as his […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to a huge weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Your guide to a huge weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Brought to you by NOW. A massive weekend of sport. There is some incredible sport on TV over the weekend, from the Premier League to the PGA Championship, Formula 1 and GAA. And here is how to watch it with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Thursday, May 19. The weekend’s sporting action starts early with […]

    4 years ago

  • Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign?

    Quiz: How well do you remember Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign?

    Anything over 15 is a fantastic score. How well do you remember Ireland’s Euro 2016 campaign? The tournament saw the Boys in Green enjoy some memorable moments which included Wes Hoolahan’s opening goal against Sweden and Robbie Brady’s crucial winner versus Italy. Ireland qualified for the last-16 of the European Championship after finishing third in […]

    4 years ago

  • Liam Cooper launches foul mouthed rant at Sky camera before Chelsea clash

    Liam Cooper launches foul mouthed rant at Sky camera before Chelsea clash

    The Leeds skipper did not take kindly to the distraction Leeds United captain Liam Cooper appeared to aim an expletive outburst at a cameraman just moments before kick-off in Wednesday night’s Premier League tie against Chelsea. Prior to kick-off at Elland Road, television cameras were on the pitch and were focusing on captain Cooper, with the defender […]

    4 years ago

  • Picking the best sporting moment of the past decade is not simple

    Picking the best sporting moment of the past decade is not simple

    So many to choose from, and not just from a sporting perspective. A good exercise, every now and then, for sport is to stop looking forward and cast your mind back. It was a challenge, writes Pat McCarry, set to up-and-coming sportswriters, too – What is your best sporting moment of the past decade? Going […]

    4 years ago

  • Jurgen Klopp gives reaction to Erling Haaland signing for Man City

    Jurgen Klopp gives reaction to Erling Haaland signing for Man City

    “Unfortunately, a really good signing.” Jurgen Klopp has given his reaction to the news that Erling Haaland will be joining Manchester City in time for next season. It was confirmed on Tuesday that City had reached an agreement in principle with Borussia Dortmund for the 21-year-old, with personal terms already believed to have been agreed. […]

    4 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher says Man City aren’t a big club until they win Champions League

    Jamie Carragher says Man City aren’t a big club until they win Champions League

    “You’re not. It’s a fact.” Jamie Carragher has said that Manchester City must win the Champions League if they are to be considered part of European football’s elite. City exited the Champions League in dramatic circumstances on Wednesday, squandering a two-goal lead in their semi-final against Real Madrid in stoppage time. On Sunday, they responded […]

    4 years ago

  • Deja vu as Duggan and Meath do a job on Dublin again

    Deja vu as Duggan and Meath do a job on Dublin again

    By Aisling Clery Meath 1-8 Dublin 0-10 Emma Duggan’s second half goal proved to be the difference as reigning All Ireland Champions, Meath, defeated rivals Dublin at Parnell Park. The sides were level at four points apiece at the break and a strong attack in the third quarter pushed Meath over the line to victory. […]

    4 years ago

  • Footage emerges of Declan Rice shouting ‘corruption’ after Europa League defeat

    Footage emerges of Declan Rice shouting ‘corruption’ after Europa League defeat

    ‘When you’ve got someone who’s against you, you can’t really do much’ Declan Rice has criticised the referee after West Ham United exited the Europa League at the semi-final stage at the hands of Eintracht Frankfurt. Footage from the tunnel also shows the England midfielder chastising the referee – Jesus Gil from Spain – as […]

    4 years ago

  • Your guide to an incredible weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Your guide to an incredible weekend of sport and how to watch it all

    Brought to you by NOW. A massive weekend of sport. There is some top-quality sporting action on TV over the weekend, from the Premier League to the Heineken Champions Cup, Formula 1 to golf and GAA. And here is how to watch it with a NOW Sports and Sports Extra Membership. Friday, May 6. The weekend’s sporting […]

    4 years ago

  • Jamie Carragher has last laugh at Micah Richards after Man City collapse

    Jamie Carragher has last laugh at Micah Richards after Man City collapse

    Carragher was never letting this one go. And so, Real Madrid – not Manchester City – will face Liverpool in the Champions League final later this month after a spectacular climax in the Bernabeu on Wednesday night. With 90 minutes played in Madrid, it looked for all the world that Pep Guardiola’s side were on […]

    4 years ago

  • Why Karim Benzema wears a bandage on his hand when he plays

    Why Karim Benzema wears a bandage on his hand when he plays

    Benzema has worn a bandage on his hand in games since 2019 Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema, you may have noticed, wears a bandage on his right hand each time he plays football. This has been the case for a number of years now, giving rise to the theory that the striker chooses to continue to […]

    4 years ago

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