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'A hugely difficult decision': Steven Poacher steps down as Carlow coach

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'A hugely difficult decision': Steven Poacher steps down as Carlow coach

The Newry-native was a key member of Turlough O'Brien's backroom team as Carlow enjoyed an upsurge of fortunes during his three years involved.

Meath secure 2-point win over Kildare in Leinster Junior Football Championship

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Meath secure 2-point win over Kildare in Leinster Junior Football Championship

McEntee bids to channel Royals’ frustrations

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McEntee bids to channel Royals’ frustrations

Daniel Kearney on sweeter Munster success: 'When you're bursting a gut, it's that bit more satisfying'

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Daniel Kearney on sweeter Munster success: 'When you're bursting a gut, it's that bit more satisfying'

O’Mahony prefers vocal Leavy as friend than foe

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O’Mahony prefers vocal Leavy as friend than foe

England terrier Ben Te’o ‘fox-hunts’ Azzurri

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England terrier Ben Te’o ‘fox-hunts’ Azzurri

Meath finish with a flourish

Meath finish with a flourish

When the story of the 2017 Championship is penned later in the year, Louth’s second goal at Parnell Park yesterday will undoubtedly be among the summer’s most bizarre moments.

Mon, 05 Jun, 2017

New York give Sligo a Bronx scare

New York give Sligo a Bronx scare

New York 1-13 Sligo 1-21: Sligo survived a brief but real scare in the Bronx last night before their experience and class told late on to see off a spirited New York.

Mon, 08 May, 2017

Sligo survive Bronx scare with burst of scores in final 15 minutes against New York

Sligo survive Bronx scare with burst of scores in final 15 minutes against New York

Sligo survived a brief but real scare in the Bronx tonight before their experience and class told late on to see off a spirited New York.

Sun, 07 May, 2017

Tipperary Football Press Conference

Peter Acheson confesses Tipperary career may be over

Former Tipperary senior football captain Peter Acheson has admitted that his inter-county career may be over.

Wed, 05 Apr, 2017

Ruthless Ireland leave Italy chasing shadows

Ruthless Ireland leave Italy chasing shadows

RBS Six Nations

Mon, 13 Feb, 2017

Philosophical Donnacha Ryan looks to steady the lineout after recall

Philosophical Donnacha Ryan looks to steady the lineout after recall

Donnacha Ryan would clearly rather have been in the thick of the action at Murrayfield last week rather than helping his team-mates prepare to face Scotland as a travelling reserve.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2017

Andy Farrell: We can still win the Six Nations

Andy Farrell: We can still win the Six Nations

Andy Farrell believes Ireland can still win the RBS 6 Nations title but after a chastening afternoon of wasted opportunities at Murrayfield he knows the national team needs to regain and then sustain its ruthless streak for the rest of the Championship.

Wed, 08 Feb, 2017

Rob Kearney wary of Scottish challenge that awaits in Murrayfield

Rob Kearney wary of Scottish challenge that awaits in Murrayfield

Rob Kearney is under no illusion that Ireland are in for an easy ride against Scotland at Murrayfield this weekend.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2017

2017 RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship Launch

Joe Schmidt adamant Ireland in for torrid time against Scotland

The bookmakers may not fancy Scotland lifting any silverware at the end of this season’s RBS 6 Nations but Joe Schmidt believes Ireland are in for a torrid time when his side begins its campaign at Murrayfield on Saturday.

Mon, 30 Jan, 2017

Conor O’Shea: Win over South Africa can be Italy’s 1978

Conor O’Shea: Win over South Africa can be Italy’s 1978

Facing his native Ireland in the RBS 6 Nations next month will be a special occasion for Italy’s new head coach Conor O’Shea.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

2017 RBS Six Nations Rugby Championship Launch

Joe Schmidt and Vern Cotter keen to defuse Conor Murray row

Ireland boss Joe Schmidt has backed scrum-half Conor Murray’s view of his treatment at the hands of Glasgow Warriors but said he hopes the bad blood at club level will not spill over into the opening RBS 6 Nations match at Murrayfield.

Thu, 26 Jan, 2017

Ireland v Australia - Autumn International - Aviva Stadium

Edinburgh come next February will be a real sticky affair

France won’t win next year’s Six Nations championship for the very reason Joe Schmidt’s Ireland just might: discipline, writes Ronan O’Gara.

Fri, 02 Dec, 2016

Kerry preparing to hand over the keys to new Centre of Excellence

Kerry preparing to hand over the keys to new Centre of Excellence

It has taken many years longer than it should to build a permanent home for Kerry GAA, so getting full value for their €8m Centre of Excellence is less a target than an imperative, writes Tony Leen.

Sun, 20 Nov, 2016

Birkdale and Carnoustie get nod

Birkdale and Carnoustie get nod

The Open Championship will be held at Royal Birkdale in 2017 and Carnoustie the following year.

Wed, 02 Jul, 2014