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<p>DOUBLE TEAM: Gavin Coombes of Munster is tackled by Jimmy Roots, left, and Dafydd Jenkins at Sandy Park in Exeter. Pic: Paul Phelan/Sportsfile</p>

rugby

Exeter Chiefs v Munster, Challenge Cup round of 16, minute-by-minute updates

Clayton McMillan brings his side to Sandy Park for a do-or-die European tie.

<p>MEETING THEIR MATCH: Limerick’s Cian Lynch is tackled by Rob Downey of Cork in last year’s Munster SHC final at TUS Gaelic Grounds. The two players meet again tomorrow as the sides clash in the league final at the same venue. <span class="contextmenu emphasis CaptionCredit">Pic: Piaras Ó Mídheach/Sportsfile</span>
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Anthony Daly: Ticket chaos and Cork-Limerick rivalry expose GAA fixture issues

<p>LEAGUE CHAMPS: Cork captain Robert Downey, Patrick Horgan, with his son Jack, and the cup after the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A final in 2025. Pic: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile.</p>

S gaa-columnists

Patrick Horgan: An unwanted meeting? No, a final is perfect for silverware and last tweaks

Robert Downey 26/3/2026

gaa

Tough at the top: Cork's big man Downey eyeing more Munster glory

Katie McCabe acknowledges fans after the game 7/3/2026

soccer

'It took quite some attention away from the game,' Arsenal manager laments McCabe flashpoint

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STommy Martin: Seamus Coleman deserves more and yet he has it all

Allianz National Hurling League Finals Media Event

gaa

Adam English 'living out dream' of playing with Limerick heroes

Shane Lowry

golf

Masters 2026: The time may be now for Shane Lowry at Augusta

Ruby Walsh: Davy Crockett can deny Karbau

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Ruby Walsh: Davy Crockett can deny Karbau

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S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: Niall Ó Ceallacháin driven by detail on mission to lift Dublin hurling

S Jack Anderson: Time for sports fans to cash out on excesses of modern gambling

gaa

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

Limerick v Cork: Three key battles in the Division 1 Hurling League final

Éamonn Murphy on the match-ups that will decider Sunday's clash at TUS Gaelic Grounds, 4pm

Carlow v Dublin - Allianz Hurling League Division 1B

More than height and heft to Dublin totem Hedgo

Limerick v Cork - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

O'Connor makes three Cork changes, Limerick go strong

Tipperary v Kilkenny - Allianz Hurling League Division 1A

Tipperary record first MHC win since 2024 All-Ireland final as they defeat Clare

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soccer

Republic of Ireland Women Squad Announcement

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The Ireland WNT manager has a plan - but needs the backing.

Drogheda United v Bohemians - SSE Airtricity Men’s Premier Division

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Dylan McGlade's brace secures Cobh Ramblers victory against Kerry

rugby

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Alex Nankivell: 'Tadhg Beirne has this farmer strength, he's unbelievable'

Tadhg Beirne has been, and continues to be, a colossus for club, country and for the British and Irish Lions despite turning the grand old age of 34 last January.

Jamie Osborne 31/3/2026

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Jack Crowley 2/4/2026

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racing

Saturday racing preview: Bucanero Fuerte can make impression in Cork

Saturday racing preview: Bucanero Fuerte can make impression in Cork

Ryan Moore makes a rare visit to Mallow for three rides and all three have obvious chances.

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Celestial Orbit springs 33-1 surprise as Irish racing makes history at the Curragh

Newcastle Races - Friday April 3rd

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golf

Christmas Sport Package 2025

Now McIlroy sets sights on joining back-to-back Masters trio

Having got over the line at the 17th attempt at Augusta, Rory McIlroy believes it will be easier to win the title again.

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Team Europe 2025 Ryder Cup Vice-Captain Announcement

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business of sport

Chelsea v Paris Saint-Germain - UEFA Champions League - Round of Sixteen - Second Leg - Stamford Bridge

Chelsea announce Premier League-record pre-tax loss of £262.4m and top agents’ fees list

The loss was attributed by the club to higher operating costs compared to the 2023-24 season, and smashed the previous highest pre-tax loss posted by Manchester City in the 2010-11 season.

GAA+ Schedule Launch

GAA 'should never become a broadcast everything association': head of GAA+

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IRFU Appoint Padraig Power as Deputy CEO

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other sport

Circuit of Ireland Rally

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