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  • Gary Neville says he doesn’t want to watch Man United anymore

    Gary Neville says he doesn’t want to watch Man United anymore

    This is Manchester United. Gary Neville has admitted that he’s falling out love with Manchester United and finds them difficult to watch. United fell to a 1-0 defeat to Newcastle United on Saturday night in yet another toothless display. It followed days after their hopes of qualifying for the knockout stages of the Champions League […]

    2 years ago

  • The SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division end of season quiz

    The SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division end of season quiz

    Can you get top marks? After an exciting season, the 2023 SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division has wrapped up. The awards were handed out for the Premier Division in Clontarf Castle. There was lots to celebrate on the night after another thrilling season. But how much of the season do you remember? Take our quiz […]

    2 years ago

  • Real Madrid eyeing up Premier League boss as Ancelotti replacement

    Real Madrid eyeing up Premier League boss as Ancelotti replacement

    De Zerbi is a man in demand Real Madrid have singled out Roberto De Zerbi as a future replacement for Carlo Ancelotti. Ancelotti’s contract expires at the end of this season and it is widely expected that he will leave to take charge of Brazil. The Italian is yet to confirm where his future lies […]

    2 years ago

  • Tipperary’s Drom and Inch hoping to make it back to the All-Ireland stage

    Tipperary’s Drom and Inch hoping to make it back to the All-Ireland stage

    By Cliona Foley. Defending  provincial champions Drom & Inch were pushed to the pin of their collar last week. But surviving an extra-time thriller could yet provide the ideal preparation for Sunday’s AIB Munster senior club camogie final against Cork’s Sarsfields, according to Mairead Eviston. “Having played De La Salle last year and also gone […]

    2 years ago

  • Bernardo Silva names the club he wants to join after Man City

    Bernardo Silva names the club he wants to join after Man City

    Silva also ruled out two clubs he would never players Bernardo Silva has revealed which club he would like to join when he leaves Manchester City. Silva joined the Treble winners six years ago from Monaco and has since gone on to establish himself as one of Pep Guardiola’s most important players. During his time at the Etihad Stadium the […]

    2 years ago

  • Rory McIlroy takes home biggest cheque as Ryder Cup rookie blows everyone away

    Rory McIlroy takes home biggest cheque as Ryder Cup rookie blows everyone away

    “It’s the worst part of winning!” Rory McIlroy had such a successful 2023, albeit without that elusive fifth major, that he won the ‘Race to Dubai’ even before the DP World Tour Championship concluded, in Dubai, this weekend. This was not so much a Race to Dubai as a stroll, for McIlroy at least. The […]

    2 years ago

  • Dublin dominate All-Star team as Kerry star wins player of the year

    Dublin dominate All-Star team as Kerry star wins player of the year

    ALL-Ireland Senior champions Dublin lead the way with eight representatives on the 2023 TG4 Ladies Football All Star team. Dublin’s haul eclipses their previous all-time best of seven players on the annual selection, which was achieved twice in 2018 and 2019. The 2023 team was revealed on Saturday night at the annual TG4 All Star awards […]

    2 years ago

  • In pictures: GAA players arrive at the 2023 PwC All-Star awards

    In pictures: GAA players arrive at the 2023 PwC All-Star awards

    The 2023 PwC All-Star awards took place at the RDS on Friday night. The event was broadcast live on RTÉ One, with the top hurlers and footballers in the country honoured at the gala black tie event in Dublin. The PwC All-Star Gaelic football and hurling teams for 2023 were named on the night, as […]

    2 years ago

  • Harry Kane’s Bayern contract contains special clause

    Harry Kane’s Bayern contract contains special clause

    Money well spent. Harry Kane’s start to life in the Bundesliga has gone, well, exactly how you imagined it to go. Bayern Munich signed the long-time Spurs forward for a fee of £86m and haven’y looked back since as the England captain scores goals for fun. So far, the 30-year-old has 21 goals and seven […]

    2 years ago

  • Quiz: Can you name the international teams these Man United players represented?

    Quiz: Can you name the international teams these Man United players represented?

    You will be doing really well to get anything 25 or over. We have a Man United quiz for you that will also lean on your geography knowledge. We give you 30 players, past and present, who have played at least one game for Manchester United, and all you have to do is give us the international team they represented at senior level. […]

    2 years ago

  • Mason Melia’s incredible record and St Pat’s youthful revolution

    Mason Melia’s incredible record and St Pat’s youthful revolution

    The Super Saints had four teenagers involved in their cup final win. St Patrick’s Athletic, Bohemians, Mason Melia and just under 44,000 fans were breaking records all over Dublin on FAI Cup Final day. On Sunday, St Pat’s and Bohemians met in the FAI Cup Final at a sold-out Aviva Stadium. The 43,881 in attendance […]

    2 years ago

  • Ange Postecoglou explains thinking behind Spurs’ 0-7-1 formation vs Chelsea

    Ange Postecoglou explains thinking behind Spurs’ 0-7-1 formation vs Chelsea

    Ange ball never stops. Tottenham opted to deploy a 0-7-1 formation during their blockbuster game against Chelsea. Spurs looked to be in cruise control as Dejan Kulusevski’s deflected effort put the hosts in front. Heung-min Son then had a goal disallowed and after two Chelsea goals were ruled out, Cole Palmer equalised from the spot […]

    2 years ago

  • Gary Neville breaks down why VAR couldn’t rule out Newcastle’s goal vs Arsenal

    Gary Neville breaks down why VAR couldn’t rule out Newcastle’s goal vs Arsenal

    VAR awarded Newcastle the goal in their win against Arsenal. Gary Neville explained why VAR was unable to overrule the ball being out of play during Newcastle’s controversial win against Arsenal. Anthony Gordon’s second half goal was the difference between the two sides but his effort was controversial as Arsenal were convinced that the ball […]

    2 years ago

  • Customers at Irish bar in Rome sing ‘Celtic Symphony’ at Northern Ireland captain

    Customers at Irish bar in Rome sing ‘Celtic Symphony’ at Northern Ireland captain

    Customers in an Irish pub in Rome were filmed singing the Wolfe Tones’ Celtic Symphony at the newly appointed Rangers interim manager. Davis was reportedly watching the Ryder Cup in Finnegan’s Irish pub in Rome when the Celtic Symphony was played over the speakers. A number of punters then sang along in unison while filming […]

    2 years ago

  • Ryder Cup player ratings as Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy shut down US critics

    Ryder Cup player ratings as Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy shut down US critics

    Lucky. Weak Link. No threat. Least Valuable Player. Shane Lowry is a consistent, world-class player who more that merited his place on Europe’s Ryder Cup team, yet had to endure weeks upon weeks of speculation and doubt, at home and in the USA. Lowry had been part of a European team that were rollicked 19-9 […]

    2 years ago

  • Rory McIlroy bangs table as he makes bold Ryder Cup prediction for 2025

    Rory McIlroy bangs table as he makes bold Ryder Cup prediction for 2025

    “I was so disappointed after Whistling Straits. We all were.” Seven of the 12 European players that suffered a 19-9 thumping, at the hands of USA, secured Ryder Cup redemption in Rome. Not long after, Rory McIlroy already had his team’s next goal locked in. McIlroy won four points for Team Europe as they swept […]

    2 years ago

  • Shane Lowry in 18th green altercation with Team USA caddie after fraught finish

    Shane Lowry in 18th green altercation with Team USA caddie after fraught finish

    Shane Lowry went from leading the charge to a Team Europe peacemaker. It took until around 6:52pm on Day Two of the Ryder Cup for an actual contest to develop. Paul McGinley believes the horse may have already bolted while Shane Lowry trying to get his stallions back in the stable. Team USA went from […]

    2 years ago

  • Brooks Koepka takes pop at “child” Jon Rahm after Europe rock USA in Rome

    Brooks Koepka takes pop at “child” Jon Rahm after Europe rock USA in Rome

    Shane was all of us when this dropped! Brooks Koepka took a post-round shot at Jon Rahm after Europe built a healthy lead over America after the opening sessions of the Ryder Cup. The American was far from happy with the Spaniard after Rahm staged a stunning fourballs fight-back – including two eagles in the […]

    2 years ago

  • Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry looking for Ryder Cup redemption in Rome

    Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry looking for Ryder Cup redemption in Rome

    McIlroy and Lowry had tough Ryder Cup outings in 2021. Whistling Straits saw only Jon Rahm and, riding in Rahm’s slip-stream, Sergio Garcia emerge from the European side with much credit. Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry played seven matches, between them, and only finished with two points. Ahead of the 2023 Ryder Cup, at Marco […]

    2 years ago

  • Rating every Team USA and Team Europe Ryder Cup star out of 10

    Rating every Team USA and Team Europe Ryder Cup star out of 10

    Team Europe look to have a slight edge on home, Roman soil. At Marco Simone Golf Club, Team Europe and Team USA will thrown down, over three days, in the 44th Ryder Cup. The Americans are reigning champions after walloping Team Europe 19-9 in the last outing, at Whistling Straits, Wisconsin. We tasked golf writer […]

    2 years ago

  • Bizarre Bundesliga rule denies Harry Kane his first Bayern hat trick

    Bizarre Bundesliga rule denies Harry Kane his first Bayern hat trick

    Kane will have to wait a bit longer for his first Bayern hat trick Harry Kane scored his first hat trick for Bayern Munich at the weekend – or so he thought he did. Kane starred in the Bundesliga champions’ 7-0 thrashing of VFL Bochum this weekend, scoring three and assisting two in a world […]

    2 years ago

  • Ciaran Clarke the biggest Irish highlight on tough night at Bellator 299

    Ciaran Clarke the biggest Irish highlight on tough night at Bellator 299

    Mixed Night for Irish at Bellator 299 as Eblen Defends Title Bellator 299 would see the middleweight champion Johnny Eblen seek to defend his title versus number one contender Fabian Edwards. There was a lot of Irish interest, on the night, writes Donal Long, with Ciaran Clarke making the biggest impression. Bellator returned to Dublin following an […]

    2 years ago

  • Conor McGregor’s comeback off until 2024 as headliner confirmed for UFC 296

    Conor McGregor’s comeback off until 2024 as headliner confirmed for UFC 296

    McGregor’s UFC comeback now appears to be off until next year. Conor McGregor will not return to the UFC this year after the main-event lineup for the year’s remaining pay-per-views were confirmed by Dana White. McGregor, 35, last fought in the UFC back in July 2021, when he lost to Dustin Poirier in the first […]

    2 years ago

  • Quiz: Name these 20 Premier League midfielders from the 2000s

    Quiz: Name these 20 Premier League midfielders from the 2000s

    Football fans of a golden generation will love this quiz. This might seem a little harsh but if you’re over the age of 30 and can’t name these 20 Premier League midfielders from the 2000s, then you don’t know football. Of course, the midfielders of that time that jump into your head include superstars like […]

    2 years ago

  • Bruno Fernandes offers words of encouragement to Andre Onana after mistake

    Bruno Fernandes offers words of encouragement to Andre Onana after mistake

    Onana personally requested to speak to the media after the game after his mistake Bruno Fernandes has offered his support to Manchester United teammate Andre Onana after his mistake on Wednesday night. Onana was at fault for the first goal after he allowed Leroy Sane’s shot to slip through his finger tips before Serge Gnabry […]

    2 years ago

  • Cork duo vying it out with Waterford star for Camogie player of the year

    Cork duo vying it out with Waterford star for Camogie player of the year

    The nominations for the 2023 PwC Camogie All-Star Awards have been revealed. Leading the pack is the formidable 2023 All-Ireland Champions, Cork, with an impressive eleven nominations. Waterford follows closely with nine nominations, while Galway, Tipperary, and 2022 All-Ireland Champions, Kilkenny, also receive well-deserved recognition with seven, six, and three nominations respectively.  All-Ireland Senior Champions […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul Pogba reportedly records positive drug test after yet another twist in the tale

    Paul Pogba reportedly records positive drug test after yet another twist in the tale

    Another twist in the tale of what could have been one of the great careers. Paul Pogba has reportedly tested positive during a drugs test. According to the Gazzetta, the French midfielder has tested positive for abnormal testosterone levels. The test returned positive after the Juventus vs Udinese game, with Pogba facing the ‘maximum punishment’ […]

    2 years ago

  • Na Fianna left to rue injuries to key players after big shock in Dublin championship

    Na Fianna left to rue injuries to key players after big shock in Dublin championship

    Kilmacud Crokes completed their third successive victory in Group 2 of the Go-Ahead Dublin Senior 1 Football Championship following their hard-earned 1-17 to 0-17 win over Skerries Harps in Parnell Park on Saturday afternoon. Crokes enjoyed a 1-9 to 0-9 interval lead, with Hugh Kenny netting in the 28th minute and points early in the second-half […]

    2 years ago

  • Manchester United winger Antony put on leave of absence

    Manchester United winger Antony put on leave of absence

    The club say they ‘acknowledge the allegations made against Antony’ Manchester United winger, Antony, has been put on a leave of absence after assault claims were made by three women. Last week, Antony was dropped from the Brazil squad following the abuse allegations made by former girlfriend, Gabriela Cavallin and two other women. In a […]

    2 years ago

  • Dan Sheehan’s connection to Romania and that “surreal” photo with Jonah Lomu

    Dan Sheehan’s connection to Romania and that “surreal” photo with Jonah Lomu

    “It was a surreal moment” One of Ireland’s big concerns, after the 2019 World Cup, was how they would replace captain and starting hooker Rory Best. Rónan Kelleher and Rob Herring shared the task for a while before Dan Sheehan flung his hat into the ring, in 2021. Since then, it has been Kelleher and […]

    2 years ago

  • Paul Merson comes out with a certified Paul Merson special about Bukayo Saka

    Paul Merson comes out with a certified Paul Merson special about Bukayo Saka

    ‘Who’s the next one in line? It’s definitely Saka’ Paul Merson sensationally claimed that Liverpool should cash in on Mohamed Salah and sign Bukayo Saka to replace him. Salah was at the centre of a £150m deadline day bid from Saudi Pro League side Al Ittihad which was swiftly rejected by the Reds. It’s believed […]

    2 years ago

  • “Thick-skinned” Glazers set to take Manchester United off the market

    “Thick-skinned” Glazers set to take Manchester United off the market

    They plan to put the club back on the market in 2025 The Glazers are set to take Manchester United off the market after no one was able to meet their asking price for the club, according to reports. After putting the club up for sale in November 2022, the Glazer family have been in […]

    2 years ago

  • Eden Hazard reportedly set to retire despite interest from numerous clubs

    Eden Hazard reportedly set to retire despite interest from numerous clubs

    Hazard has been without a club since leaving Real Madrid in the summer. Eden Hazard could reportedly call time on his career at the age of 32, just months after leaving Real Madrid. Hazard has been without a club since his contract at the Spanish giants expired. Several clubs have registered their interest in the […]

    2 years ago

  • FIFA suspends Spanish football chief amid World Cup kiss row

    FIFA suspends Spanish football chief amid World Cup kiss row

    FIFA has suspended Mr Rubiales “from all football-related activities at national and international level”. On Wednesday, the world football’s governing body FIFA announced they were opening disciplinary proceedings against the Spanish FA president after he kissed a player on the lips at the Women’s World Cup final. Now they have confirmed that Rubiales has been […]

    2 years ago

  • PSG set world-record asking price for Kylian Mbappe

    PSG set world-record asking price for Kylian Mbappe

    A huge fee for someone with 12 months left on their contract Paris Saint-Germain have named their asking price for want-away forward Kylian Mbappe which would set a new world record for a transfer. Mbappe returned to the first team last weekend with a goal from off the bench in PSG’s 1-1 draw against Toulouse […]

    2 years ago

  • Spanish FA chief apologises after backlash to kissing Jenni Hermoso

    Spanish FA chief apologises after backlash to kissing Jenni Hermoso

    The photo has sadly become one of the most talked about moments of the tournament. The chief of the Spanish Football Association has acknowledged that kissing one of the team’s players on the lips “tarnished the celebration” of winning the women’s World Cup. Spain beat England 1-0 on Sunday’s final in Sydney to lift the […]

    2 years ago

  • Ian Garry promised Madison Square Garden debut after big win at UFC 292

    Ian Garry promised Madison Square Garden debut after big win at UFC 292

    “I’m excited to cause a bit of trouble.” Ian Machado Garry returned to action on Saturday as he puts his perfect 12-0 MMA record on the line. He was be up against veteran Neil Magny, who is currently ranked number 11 in the division, at UFC 292. The card took place in Boston, writes Donal […]

    2 years ago

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