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  • Former All Black makes outrageous anti-Lions claim for his World XV

    Former All Black makes outrageous anti-Lions claim for his World XV

    A big call! While they finished with a dud loss to the Wallabies on Saturday, the Lions have come away from a Australia as 2-1 winners of the 2025 series. It won’t go down as one of the finest Tours in their history or one of their strongest teams, but their were a handful of […]

    8 months ago

  • Player reveals which new GAA rule was best in sandbox match

    Player reveals which new GAA rule was best in sandbox match

    The GAA are testing new rules to improve the game A player who took part in the GAA football sandbox game trialling new rules last week has revealed which of the changes went down best. After Gaelic football was turned on its head in 2025 with the introduction of the two-point arc, we could see more changes sooner […]

    8 months ago

  • Spillane takes swipe at ‘cheerleading’ Ulster GAA experts for unbalanced analysis

    Spillane takes swipe at ‘cheerleading’ Ulster GAA experts for unbalanced analysis

    Kerry strolled past Donegal in last weekend’s All-Ireland SFC final Ulster GAA experts are too busy “cheerleading” their region to offer balanced analysis on football, according to Pat Spillane. Despite a fine run to the All-Ireland SFC final, Donegal fell short at Croke Park as David Clifford and co strolled to a convincing victory for […]

    8 months ago

  • Casey reveals moment he knew Dublin were up for ‘above and beyond’ All-Ireland show

    Casey reveals moment he knew Dublin were up for ‘above and beyond’ All-Ireland show

    Dublin strolled past Meath to win the TG4 All-Ireland senior title In association with TG4 Dublin joint manager Paul Casey said he knew when the squad assembled on Sunday morning that they were poised to go all the way and reclaim the TG4 All-Ireland senior title. “It’s obviously absolutely fantastic. When you have so much experience […]

    8 months ago

  • GAA trial revolutionary new hand pass rule – and how other rule changes went down with fans

    GAA trial revolutionary new hand pass rule – and how other rule changes went down with fans

    More changes could be imminent after two-point arc revolution Last week’s ‘sandbox’ match in Dublin saw the GAA trial several new rules, including the four-point goal, the ‘back-forth’ rule and variations of the hooter rule. With nearly 500 hand passes in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final between Donegal and Kerry, the GAA also trialled a new […]

    8 months ago

  • Joe Brolly attacks Jim McGuinness’ stubborn Donegal tactics yet again

    Joe Brolly attacks Jim McGuinness’ stubborn Donegal tactics yet again

    A week after Donegal defeat, Brolly keeps going at McGuinness As if he hasn’t had a tough enough week in the post-mortem of Donegal’s defeat by Kerry in the All-Ireland final, Jim McGuinness has been criticised again by Joe Brolly for his management style. Donegal’s zonal defence was ripped apart at Croke Park on Sunday, […]

    8 months ago

  • Ruben Amorim reveals bizarre messages from Jim Ratcliffe in candid interview

    Ruben Amorim reveals bizarre messages from Jim Ratcliffe in candid interview

    Amorim is heading into his first full season with Man Utd In a candid interview, Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim has lifted the lid on his relationship with chairman Jim Ratcliffe. As well as reflecting on a difficult first nine months at Old Trafford, Amorim spoke of how he felt the team would struggle in […]

    8 months ago

  • Sky Sports commentator reveals moment he knew O’Gara was special behind the mic

    Sky Sports commentator reveals moment he knew O’Gara was special behind the mic

    The O’Gara-Biggar double act has been the sound of the summer The Lions tour of Australia has been worryingly drab at times, but the second Test in Melbourne brought things to life. Hugo Keenan’s late winning try sealed a series victory for the Lions, but off the pitch, one of the main spectacles has been […]

    8 months ago

  • One of the key secrets behind David Clifford magic revealed by Kerry selector

    One of the key secrets behind David Clifford magic revealed by Kerry selector

    Clifford is favourite to be named Footballer of the Year for a third time Talk of David Clifford being the greatest Gaelic footballer of all time ramped up after his stunning performance in Kerry’s All-Ireland SFC final victory over Donegal last weekend. Clifford’s record in big games has been outstanding, and his 8-48 made him […]

    8 months ago

  • New Liverpool kits 2025/26: Where to buy as orders open

    New Liverpool kits 2025/26: Where to buy as orders open

    The new Liverpool kits have officially launched This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. The new Liverpool home and away shirts have been launched on the same day as the club’s contract with Adidas begins. The sportswear giant has signed a £70m deal to produce Liverpool […]

    8 months ago

  • Conor McGregor loses appeal over civil rape case

    Conor McGregor loses appeal over civil rape case

    The court announced its decision today Conor McGregor has lost his appeal against the High Court finding that he raped Nikita Hand.  Hand had sued the former UFC fighter for damages over an accusation that McGregor raped her on the 9th of December 2018. The jury at McGregor’s civil trial found he had raped her […]

    8 months ago

  • Why everyone is talking about Liverpool’s 16-year-old dubbed ‘Rionel Messi’

    Why everyone is talking about Liverpool’s 16-year-old dubbed ‘Rionel Messi’

    Remember the name. Rio Ngumoha. Even before the friendly win over Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday, Liverpool’s 16-year-old forward Rio Ngumoha was being touted as a generational talent. His fantastic solo goal in the 3-1 victory has sent fans into overdrive, but the maturity shown beyond his years will come as no surprise to those […]

    8 months ago

  • Spillane takes swipe at McGuinness’ big-game record and ‘Ulster GAA gurus’

    Spillane takes swipe at McGuinness’ big-game record and ‘Ulster GAA gurus’

    Kerry are on top, so it’s difficult to argue! Pat Spillane has taken a swipe at Jim McGuinness’ big-match record following Donegal’s defeat by Kerry in Sunday’s All-Ireland SFC final. Despite a fine run to the final, Donegal fell short at Croke Park as David Clifford and co strolled to a convincing victory for Jack […]

    8 months ago

  • Walsh hits back at ‘stupid’ Jake Paul and calls out ‘full of s**t’ claims

    Walsh hits back at ‘stupid’ Jake Paul and calls out ‘full of s**t’ claims

    A fight between Jake Paul and Callum Walsh has long been touted Callum Walsh claims a fight with Jake Paul is unlikely to ever happen, and says he is “full of s**t” after recent jibes. The social media star turned boxer Paul recently belittled the Cork fighter on the Jaxxon Podcast, calling him “trash” and […]

    8 months ago

  • Forest star reveals how Roy Keane took disciplinarian ways to new level at club

    Forest star reveals how Roy Keane took disciplinarian ways to new level at club

    Imagine being coached by Roy Keane! We all know Roy Keane is a stickler for principles and discipline, but this story from his days as a coach at Nottingham Forest is pretty extreme. Manchester United legend Keane became assistant to Forest manager Martin O’Neill in January 2019, before leaving in the summer of 2019. Midfielder […]

    8 months ago

  • Kilkenny were not a happy bunch as they break their silence on ScoreGate

    Kilkenny were not a happy bunch as they break their silence on ScoreGate

    They’ve had their say. ScoreGate was the biggest story to come out of this year’s All-Ireland SHC semi-final between Tipperary and Kilkenny, which finished 4-20 to 0-30 to the Premier County. The game was marred in controversy, with the official Croke Park scoreboard counting a late wide, with both sides believing that there was a […]

    8 months ago

  • Healy-Rae provides update after bizarre Garda incident at All-Ireland final

    Healy-Rae provides update after bizarre Garda incident at All-Ireland final

    The Kerry TD was involved in a weird confrontation on Sunday Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae says he will take no further action after a bizarre incident involving a Garda before the All-Ireland SFC final on Saturday. Footage shows the controversial politician walking among Kerry fans near Branningans, just off O’Connell Street. Wearing a Kerry hat, […]

    8 months ago

  • Armagh legend on why his team would not have controversial Donegal move

    Armagh legend on why his team would not have controversial Donegal move

    An interesting take! Donegal took the unusual decision to break away early from the pitch parade ahead of Sunday’s All-Ireland final loss to Kerry. The move was booed by some inside the stadium and criticised in other quarters. While it is impossible to say whether it was detrimental to Donegal’s below-par performance on the day, […]

    8 months ago

  • Healy-Rae might take action against Garda after bizarre All-Ireland final incident

    Healy-Rae might take action against Garda after bizarre All-Ireland final incident

    How did this even happen? Ahead of today’s All-Ireland final between Kerry and Donegal, there was a bizarre incident involving Kerry TD Danny Healy-Rae and a Garda. Footage shows the controversial politician walking among Kerry fans near Branningans, just off O’Connell Street. Wearing a Kerry hat, he fist pumps to the cheering crowd before bumping […]

    9 months ago

  • Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell disagree over game-winning decision for the Lions

    Joe Schmidt and Andy Farrell disagree over game-winning decision for the Lions

    A huge call! The Lions have beaten Australia, 29-26, to clinch a series win, having won the first Test last week. The tourists came from 17 points down, in what was an epic comeback, capped off by Hugo Keenan’s last-gasp try. However, in the build up to the winning score there was controversy, with the […]

    9 months ago

  • Celtic and Ajax fans clash in Como during ‘friendly’ match

    Celtic and Ajax fans clash in Como during ‘friendly’ match

    Celtic and Ajax have a bit of a history… Ugly scenes marred Celtic’s friendly with Ajax in Italy on Thursday night as fans clashed in the stadium. Meeting in the Como Cup semi-final, fans of both sides can be seen squaring up to each other in the stands behind the goal, with projectiles being thrown […]

    9 months ago

  • Evan Ferguson first appearance for Roma might be the best debut we’ve ever seen

    Evan Ferguson first appearance for Roma might be the best debut we’ve ever seen

    The Republic of Ireland striker joined Roma on a loan deal from Brighton The early signs are good for Evan Ferguson as he looks to revitalise his career following the loan move to Roma from Brighton. The 20-year-old Republic of Ireland striker completed his move to the Serie A side this week, and was thrown […]

    9 months ago

  • Pat Spillane throws brutal dig at Joe Brolly over his All-Ireland appearance

    Pat Spillane throws brutal dig at Joe Brolly over his All-Ireland appearance

    Classic Spillane! If anyone knows a thing or two about All-Ireland final day, it is Pat Spillane. The Kerry icon won eight All-Ireland titles and was a nine-time All-Star to boot, starring in the great Kingdom side of the 70s and 80s. On the other end of the scale is his fellow outspoken pundit, Joe […]

    9 months ago

  • Local GAA clubs pay tribute to Fermanagh shooting victims

    Local GAA clubs pay tribute to Fermanagh shooting victims

    RIP. The victims of the shooting in Fermanagh on Wednesday, July 23, have been named locally as Vanessa Whyte, 45, and her children, James Rutledge, 14, and Sara Rutledge, 13. The three family members were shot in their homes in Maguiresbridge in Fermanagh, and a man remains in serious condition in hospital. The police have […]

    9 months ago

  • Basketball Ireland ‘assessing steps’ after being drawn against Israel

    Basketball Ireland ‘assessing steps’ after being drawn against Israel

    Basketball Ireland say they are ‘extremely alarmed’ by Gaza situation Basketball Ireland say they are “assessing next steps” after being drawn to play Israel in the upcoming FIBA Women’s EuroBasket 2027 qualifiers. The body released a statement on Wednesday to say they are “extremely alarmed’ by the ongoing situation in Gaza, and outlined the fines […]

    9 months ago

  • Kilkenny receive update from GAA after scoreboard error in Tipp defeat

    Kilkenny receive update from GAA after scoreboard error in Tipp defeat

    ‘ScoreGate’ caused huge confusion after Tipperary’s win The GAA have apologised to Kilkenny for the scoreboard error that prompted mass confusion after their All-Ireland SHC semi-final defeat by Tipperary. According to the Irish Examiner, county stakeholders have received correspondence from the GAA, which “expresses regret for the mistake”, dubbed ‘ScoreGate’ by fans.  After a late […]

    9 months ago

  • Waterford man, 25, dies after electrocution incident on Tour de France trip

    Waterford man, 25, dies after electrocution incident on Tour de France trip

    RIP. A cyclist from Waterford has passed away after being electrocuted at a Paris Metro station. As an avid cyclist with Comeragh Cycling Club, Tomás Walsh had been on a Tour de France trip. On Tuesday, his club paid tribute to the 25-year-old: “It is with great sadness that we have learned that our clubmate and […]

    9 months ago

  • Fans turn on Bryson DeChambeau after nasty incident with Portrush volunteer

    Fans turn on Bryson DeChambeau after nasty incident with Portrush volunteer

    Bryson finished nine shots off winner Scottie Scheffler at The Open Bryson DeChambeau has worked hard on his public image in recent years having previously been dubbed the bad guy of golf, but this incident from The Open won’t do him any favours. The 31-year-old two-time US Open winner finished tied for 10th at Royal […]

    9 months ago

  • McGuinness suggests David Clifford is the GOAT ahead of All-Ireland

    McGuinness suggests David Clifford is the GOAT ahead of All-Ireland

    McGuinness’ Donegal face Kerry in the All-Ireland SFC Final on Sunday David Clifford is favourite to be named Footballer of the Year for a third time in four years, raising debate as to whether he is football’s GOAT. Clifford’s Kerry prepare to face Donegal on Sunday in the All-Ireland SFC Final at Croke Park, after […]

    9 months ago

  • Kerry manager hits back at ‘one-man team’ critics ahead of All-Ireland final

    Kerry manager hits back at ‘one-man team’ critics ahead of All-Ireland final

    Kerry face Donegal in the All-Ireland SFC final on Sunday Kerry manager Jack O’Connor has hit back at claims they are a “one-man team” ahead of the All-Ireland SFC final against Donegal. O’Connor’s side travel to Croke Park after seeing off Tyrone 1-20 to 0-17 earlier this month, looking for a second Sam Maguire in […]

    9 months ago

  • Zefi reveals he suffered racist abuse in Italy as he looks for summer move

    Zefi reveals he suffered racist abuse in Italy as he looks for summer move

    Zefi was at Inter’s academy and is now at Roma Kevin Zefi has revealed he suffered racist abuse in Italy for his Irish-Albanian heritage as he looks set to leave Serie A this summer. The 20-year-old, who was spotted playing and scoring for Sligo Rovers in a friendly against Mansfield last week, has only played […]

    9 months ago

  • Odds for 2026 All-Ireland SHC announced – and it may surprise fans

    Odds for 2026 All-Ireland SHC announced – and it may surprise fans

    Cork were beaten by Tipperary at Croke Park on Sunday Cork players, coaches and fans are still reeling from their shocking defeat by Tipperary in Sunday’s thrilling All-Ireland SHC final at Croke Park, but they have some reason to be hopeful for 2026. Despite losing two All-Ireland finals on the trot, and not winning the […]

    9 months ago

  • Karma for Cork who are reminded of anti-Limerick chant after final collapse

    Karma for Cork who are reminded of anti-Limerick chant after final collapse

    They may regret this one…. Cork are left licking their wounds after an epic Tipperary comeback scuppered their hopes of a first All-Ireland SHC title since 2005. After leading by six points at half-time, they ended up losing by 15, and the defeat was even harder to take given that Cork were heavy favourites, having […]

    9 months ago

  • This is why Liverpool are still wearing the Nike kit during matches

    This is why Liverpool are still wearing the Nike kit during matches

    Liverpool’s 2025/26 kit hasn’t been released yet This article contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission on any sales generated from it. Liverpool are one of the few Premier League teams to not announce their new kit for the 2025/26 season. With a month to go until kick off, Liverpool are still wearing the […]

    9 months ago