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<p>'TREATED UNFAIRLY': Cork hurler, Patrick Horgan, at the launch of the Allianz Leagues. Pic: INPHO/Dan Sheridan</p>

gaa

Patrick Horgan: I felt I was treated unfairly last year

Patrick Horgan has admitted he was surprised to be dropped by Cork during last summer's Championship, claiming that he was 'treated unfairly' by management

<p>TRAILBLAZER: La Rochelle Head Coach Ronan O'Gara. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie</p>

rugby

The Ronan O'Gara interview: A bit of me would love to have a crack at a World Cup

The coach of European champions, La Rochelle, looks forward to the Six Nations and the World Cup and reveals he would like to work on the international stage in the future

<p>THIRD TIME'S THE CHARM: Rory McIlroy of Northern Ireland poses with the Hero Dubai Desert Classic trophy on the 18th green, following victory in the Final Round on Day Five of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club on January 30, 2023 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Warren Little/Getty Images)</p>

golf

Rory McIlroy: 'Mentally it was very tough. I could have let my emotions get in the way.'

The Northern Irishman won the Dubai Desert Classic for the third time in his career on Monday morning.

Jordan Larmour 28/1/2023

rugby

Competition fierce but Jordan Larmour reminding Andy Farrell of his talent

Republic of Ireland v Norway - International Friendly

soccer

Swansea condemn 'vile' racist abuse of Ireland striker Michael Obafemi

Waterford's Pauric Mahony set to retire from inter-county game

gaa

Waterford's Pauric Mahony set to retire from inter-county game

Galbally Pearses v Rathmore - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Championship Final

gaa

Aidan O'Mahony: Away days tests will bring Kerry players on

Derby County v West Ham United - Emirates FA Cup - Fourth Round - Pride Park

soccer

Michail Antonio to the fore as West Ham defeat Derby in FA Cup

Six Nations and the Allianz hurling league is back: the sport in TV this week

sport

Six Nations and the Allianz hurling league is back: the sport in TV this week

Countries

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sports columnists

Patrick Kelly: An age-old problem persists as Cork run aground

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Colin Sheridan: 'No Dickheads Policy' usually points to presence of a few

Kieran Shannon: Clare continue to max out while Cork are still Cork - for now

Eamonn Fitzmaurice

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: Plenty of the old Mayo remains, but McStay is up and running

gaa

Roscommon v Tyrone - Allianz Football League Division 1

Feargal Logan: Tyrone can't keep letting leads slip

Tyrone must urgently address a deeply concerning trend of losing games from winning positions, says Feargal Logan

Watty Graham's Glen v Kilmacud Crokes - AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship Final

Decision on All-Ireland senior club final controversy expected on Today

Mayo v Galway - Allianz Football League Division 1

Mayo’s resurgent Ryan O’Donoghue eager to make up for lost time

General views of Croke Park

GAA warn fans about fake streaming links for league games

soccer

Everton v West Ham United - Premier League - Goodison Park

Anthony Gordon to sample Newcastle atmosphere at League Cup semi

Anthony Gordon will be handed a crash course in life on Tyneside when he witnesses Newcastle's bid to reach a first League Cup final for 47 years from the stands

Sean Dyche file photo

New boss Sean Dyche wants to ‘remodel’ Everton as he searches for reinforcements

Manchester United v Liverpool - Barclays Women's Super League - Leigh Sports Village

Arsenal make world-record offer for Manchester United’s Alessia Russo

Wrexham v Sheffield United - Emirates FA Cup - Fourth Round - The Racecourse Ground

FA Cup draw: Wrexham could face Spurs, Man City go to Bristol City

rugby

Munster Rugby Squad Training and Press Conference

New study links concussions to lower brain function in later life

Experiencing three or more concussions is linked to worsened brain function in later life, according to a new study

France’s Sports Minister calls on rugby board to step down

France’s Sports Minister calls on rugby board to step down

Ireland v Scotland - Guinness Six Nations - Aviva Stadium

Jonny Gray joins up with Scotland squad ahead of Six Nations opener with England

Blackrock College v Presentation College Bray - Bank of Ireland Leinster Rugby Schools Senior Cup First Round

Blackrock have too much for Bray in Leinster schools opener

racing

Princess Zoe dead-heats on jumping debut at Punchestown

Princess Zoe dead-heats on jumping debut at Punchestown

A Group 1 winner on the Flat, Princess Zoe will run at Cheltenham with the Mares' Novices' Hurdle her preferred Festival target

Festival Trials Day - Cheltenham Racecourse - Saturday 28th January

Ahoy Senor comes of age to put himself in Gold Cup picture

Festival Trials Day - Cheltenham Racecourse - Saturday 28th January

Comfort Zone edges Scriptwriter in informative Triumph trial

Willie Mullins 29/12/2022

Maestro Mullins deflects praise elsewhere after reaching 4,000 career winners

golf

GOLF-EPGA-UAE

Resilient Rory McIlroy savours victory in Classic style

An ecstatic Rory McIlroy believes he has plenty of room for improvement after holding off a brilliant challenge from rival Patrick Reed to win a third Hero Dubai Desert Classic title

Hero Dubai Desert Classic - Day Five

Rory McIlroy wins Dubai Desert Classic title after seeing off the challenge of Patrick Reed

Rory McIlroy leads by three in bid to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy leads by three in bid to win his third Dubai Desert Classic title

Rory McIlroy takes Dubai lead with third round 65

Rory McIlroy takes Dubai lead with third round 65

business of sport

Ronan Kelleher is presented with the Vodafone Summer Series Player of the Match Award 10/7/2021

Ian Mallon: It's crunch time for Ireland's €212m sponsorship sector. Here's why.

The newest and fastest growing areas for opportunity, outside of the traditional sponsorship segments, come through sustainability and the environment, an area of strength for Munster Rugby, as reported in The Pitch in recent months.

MyEU50 Competition Launch

Ian Mallon: No anti-soccer bias for grants, claims government

Japan Usain Bolt

Usain Bolt missing $12.7M from account, say athlete's lawyers

Ian Mallon: Why must schoolboys pay big to play elite football?

Ian Mallon: Why must schoolboys pay big to play elite football?

other sport

Ireland's crucial Davis Cup tie to go ahead despite political unrest in Peru

Ireland's crucial Davis Cup tie to go ahead despite political unrest in Peru

Ireland’s Davis Cup tie in Peru, dubbed the country’s biggest for 40 years, will go ahead as planned despite ongoing political arrest in the South American country

Cork's Timmy McCarthy to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

Cork's Timmy McCarthy to be inducted into Basketball Hall of Fame

AFC Championship - Cincinnati Bengals v Kansas City Chiefs

A one-legged Patrick Mahomes ends debate about the NFL’s best quarterback

Conor Meany: Neptune keep impressive run going on poignant night at Stadium

Conor Meany: Neptune keep impressive run going on poignant night at Stadium

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