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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

Paul Rouse: every club is unique. What makes one great?

Paul Rouse: every club is unique. What makes one great?

Lansdowne Football Club is celebrating 150 years of existence.

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Paul Rouse: Grangegorman and the value of sport

Paul Rouse: Grangegorman and the value of sport

Paul Rouse examines the role of sport, exercise, and recreation as part of treatment for patients in asylums.

Fri, 24 Mar, 2023

Kids play football on outdoor field. Children score a goal during a soccer game. Boys kicking ball. Running children in team jer

Paul Rouse: Can you coach aggression? And should you?

Why are some children timid on the pitch and others driven and aggressive and deeply competitive?

Fri, 03 Mar, 2023

At The Olympics

Paul Rouse: Time for Olympic Federation to answer a simple question on Russia...

Do Irish Olympics chiefs think that Russian athletes should be invited to compete at the Paris Olympics of 2024?

Fri, 17 Feb, 2023

Tommy O'Connell signs autographs 4/2/2023

Paul Rouse: History weighs on Cork shoulders but expectation survives

The roars from the stands in Páirc Uí Chaoimh last Saturday were laced with hope and desire and a desperation to return to the top of the tree

Fri, 10 Feb, 2023