Calling a time out to disrupt rivals, just like going down with cramp, is perfectly within the rules, even if it’s annoying as hell to opponents and many others.

The nation ranked 20th in the world, six places above Ireland, finished behind Spain and England, the reigning World and European champions respectively.

Sooner or later Micheál Donoghue’s new-model Galway will surprise us, and simultaneously not surprise us in the slightest, by flooring the favourites in a big match.

Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson recently confirmed he spoke to Delap about representing the Boys in Green, like his father Rory did in the past.

Interview: Cork Selector Donal O'Mahony is full of belief that the recent 16-point loss to Limerick can be turned around in Saturday's Munster final. 'The players hold their own meetings, and take responsibility, they don't look to blame the coach, the selectors, or the physios

David Beckham is to be awarded a knighthood in Britain's King Charles's Birthday Honours, according to reports.

The 0-0 draw keeps Brazil in fourth spot in the South America World Cup qualification standings.

The Offaly man took full advantage of favourable conditions at TPC Toronto after friend Rory McIlroy had struggled in the earlier sodden weather 

US president’s sweeping proclamation targets citizens of many countries and would dramatically reshape US border policy

“Where it counts is you just have to make sure you are a little bit better than the team you play against on that specific day of a knockout game. We must just be better than Glasgow this weekend."

'We have tried to simplify things. I would say we have taken a step both defensively and in attack,' says the Ireland boss

While his name evokes memories of Lille and Lyon, creating new ones transatlantic are within his gaze

It is another action packed weekend of sport on TV this weekend with the Munster SHC final seeing Limerick take on Cork, in the Leinster SHC decider Kilkenny take on Galway while in the URC semi-final Leinster welcome Glasgow Warriors to Dubin - all you need to know here.

The shoot-out heartbreak in Durban will be the Corkman's last action with the province.

The US president has signed a sweeping order banning travel from 12 countries and restricting travel from seven others, reviving and expanding the travel bans from his first term

The Ireland boss is preparing his side to face Senegal on Friday night.

A championship we had only dreamed of winning had now become a reality, as Rouge sizzles at National YMA Finals

the England under-21 international becomes the Blues’ first summer signing and can join immediately due to FIFA’s 10-day June transfer window.

There is no sure way of ensuring high crowds given the vagaries across five competing nations and the compacted rugby schedule, but Anayi did confirm that there will be a week off between the final two rounds next year.

The former Arsenal and Spain midfielder guided the team to an impressive 10th-place finish in their first top-flight campaign for 21 years.