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<p>JOY: Tipperary manager Liam Kearns celebrates with Peter Acheson after the Premier's All-Ireland SFC rd 4 win at Kingspan Breffni Park in Cavan. Pic: Oliver McVeigh/Sportsfile</p>

gaa

Tipp's 2016 football fairytale still feels like missed opportunity

It's been a decade since the late, lamented Liam Kearns steered Tipperary past the likes of Galway to an All-Ireland semi final. PJ Browne looks at what happened then - and next

<p>Gillane is expected to be out for a couple of games with a calf difficulty. Casey was first substitute in against Cork earlier this month. Picture: INPHO</p>

gaa

Team news: Aaron Gillane ruled out of Cork clash as Rebels remain unchanged

<p>Jim Furyk is returning as U.S. Ryder Cup captain for the 2027 matches in Ireland. Pic: Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images.</p>

golf

Jim Furyk returning to captain USA for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

Cork v Tipperary - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Final

gaa

The road not taken: Cork and Tipp reunion shows counties' contrasting trajectories

SPaul Rouse: ‘The People’s Game’ has priced its greatest competition for very few people

President Michael D Higgins Hosts the Republic of Ireland Team of Italia 90

soccer

Former Ireland international Chris Hughton reveals prostate cancer diagnosis

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

gaa

Pat Bennett on helping hurling, managing against his sons, and facing Davy Fitz

The 25th Annual Circet All-Ireland GAA Golf Challenge

gaa

'The whole thing is about, ‘You might deserve one or be due one,’ but you have to go out and win it'

Tottenham Hotspur v Brighton and Hove Albion - Premier League - Tottenham Hotspur Stadium

soccer

Premier League and FA Cup semi-finals: 10 things to look out for this weekend

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S Paul Rouse: ‘The People’s Game’ has priced its greatest competition for very few people

S John Fallon: Grand home stages central to women’s legacy

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S Donal Lenihan: Munster can't seem to navigate their way out of the storm

S Fogarty Forum: Ger Brennan is serving a brutal penance for a rash moment

gaa

Cork v Galway - Lidl Ladies National Football League Division 1 Final

LGFA: Cork aim to carry forward league form

Cork begin their Munster campaign on Saturday against Tipperary.

Cork v Limerick - Guinness Munster Senior Hurling Championship Quarter-Final

Eamonn Cregan still can't watch as beloved Limerick enter 'the lion's den'

Cork v Limerick - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

Conor Cahalane starts first football championship game for Cork

Kilkenny hurlers must sign in for long term says Andy Comerford as loss of Ryan and Lawlor keenly felt

Kilkenny hurlers must sign in for long term says Andy Comerford as loss of Ryan and Lawlor keenly felt

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soccer

Reading v Cardiff City - Sky Bet League One - Select Car Leasing Stadium

'Corkness' has inspired Brian Barry-Murphy, as Cardiff going up

The Bluebirds boss saw his side secure second last weekend.

Newcastle United v Chelsea - Premier League - St James' Park

Maresca is top candidate if Guardiola does quit Manchester City this year

Manchester United v Tottenham Hotspur - Premier League - Old Trafford

Michael Carrick loves life at Man Utd and remains relaxed about long-term future

Burnley FC v Chelsea FC - Premier League

Final whistle blows on BBC's Football Focus after more than 50 years on air

rugby

Aldi Play Rugby Festival

URC team news: Ulster look to youth for Munster trip

The sides face off at Thomond Park on Saturday.

Jack Crowley 21/4/2026

Another punch for Munster 'probably a knockout' admits McMillan

Clayton McMillan 21/4/2026

McMillan challenges Munster to back it up against 'confident' Ulster

Energia AIL Finals Media Event

Dean hoping St Mary's can end long wait for AIL title

racing

Curragh Races - Sunday April 19th

Friday racing: Nil Bua Gan Dua can claim Mallow maiden win

The mount of Joey Sheridan should take plenty of beating this evening.

TG4 to broadcast Punchestown preview show

TG4 to broadcast Punchestown preview show

Six-time champion jockey Colin Keane receives seven-day ban

Six-time champion jockey Colin Keane receives seven-day ban

Fairyhouse Easter Festival - Day Two

Keogie can go one place better at Gowran Park

golf

Elite female golfers step into spotlight at Women's South of Ireland Championship in Lahinich

Elite female golfers step into spotlight at Women's South of Ireland Championship in Lahinich

Event is the first of Golf Ireland’s new quartet of annual regional championships and takes place on a weekend which is normally reserved for Lahinch's Vaughan Cup

JP McManus Pro-Am - Day 2

€499 Adare Manor Ryder Cup tickets to go on sale Friday

The Masters - Final Round

S Maurice Brosnan: The contradictions and the conviction of Rory McIlroy

Ryder Cup Preview - Tuesday September 23rd

Matt Fitzpatrick makes Ryder Cup dig after beating Scottie Scheffler in play-off

business of sport

FC Barcelona v RCD Espanyol de Barcelona - LaLiga EA Sports

Jack Anderson: Business first, sport second. Same as it ever was

AI can, at bewildering speed, help clubs collect, manage and analyse huge amounts of fan data. And the more fans you can target, the more money you can extract from them

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 3rd Test

Lions tour drives record €43 million surplus for Rugby Australia

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Gary Neville’s The Overlap buys Mark Goldbridge’s YouTube channels

Chelsea v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League - Round of Sixteen - Second Leg - Stamford Bridge

Chelsea announce Premier League-record pre-tax loss of £262.4m and top agents’ fees list

other sport

Laura Dempsey 8/6/2024

Long-serving Dempsey happy to be part of Wexford rebuild

Dempsey has hailed the new structure for the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship, believing it offers more encouragement and opportunities

BetMGM Premier League 2026 - Night Twelve - M&S Bank Arena

Luke Littler ignores Liverpool boos to thrash Luke Humphries in Premier League

Halo World Snooker Championship 2026 - Day Five - The Crucible

Ronnie O’Sullivan: Players can’t avoid rivals in snooker like they can in boxing

Motorsport: Jon Armstrong zoning in on World Rally Championship breakthrough

Motorsport: Jon Armstrong zoning in on World Rally Championship breakthrough

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