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Paul Rouse: More important than medals, Teddy McCarthy had a truly unique spirit in how he played

S Paul Rouse: More important than medals, Teddy McCarthy had a truly unique spirit in how he played

The greatest sports people are often defined by how they make you feel. They have to have something that is unique unto themselves.

Wed, 07 Jun, 2023

Galway Summer Racing Festival - Day Five

S Paul Rouse: There is a very modern conversation beginning around horse racing

There is nothing inevitable about the future of horseracing.

Fri, 02 Jun, 2023

Paul Rouse: Competitive kids keep the score. We don't need to keep it for them

S Paul Rouse: Competitive kids keep the score. We don't need to keep it for them

In Go Games, the kids who are competitive all keep score. That’s fine too – we don’t really need to keep it for them.

Fri, 26 May, 2023

SOCCER-MANCHESTER-BAYERN

S Paul Rouse: Seeing the future is the greatest gift in sport

All over the world of sport, there are people who think they can tell the future. But is it a scientific process?

Fri, 19 May, 2023

Cork v Tipperary - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 3

S Paul Rouse: GAAGO debate a populist stream of opportunism

There has been a confection of outrage rooted in ignorance and self-promotion.

Fri, 12 May, 2023

Paul Rouse: Everyone a winner when GAA stars become a collector's item

Paul Rouse: Everyone a winner when GAA stars become a collector's item

The Cúl Card collection is a GAA twist on an age-old phenomenon, but taps into a new generation of supporter.

Fri, 05 May, 2023

Offaly v Meath - Leinster GAA Football Senior Championship Quarter-Final

S Paul Rouse: If we discard the provincial championships what's left?

What do people want to replace the provincial championships with? What will give games meaning?

Fri, 28 Apr, 2023

Bournemouth v Everton - Premier League - Vitality Stadium

Paul Rouse: Bookmakers not afraid of losing their shirts

The removal of betting company logos from Premier League clubs' jerseys is, at best, a symbolic first step.

Fri, 21 Apr, 2023

Paul Rouse: Afternoon 'Creed' delights and the difficulty of re-engaging with real life

Paul Rouse: Afternoon 'Creed' delights and the difficulty of re-engaging with real life

Creed is one of those films where you could decide to be truly cynical and hate what you are being served up or you can make the most of it and enjoy it for what it is

Fri, 14 Apr, 2023

Padraic Joyce 2/4/2023

Paul Rouse: Joyce has chance to turn the tide of Galway’s recent football history

The Tribesman legend has done a brilliant job in charge of his country; can he lead them to All-Ireland glory?

Fri, 07 Apr, 2023