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Colin Sheridan: Time to call time on Israel's sports whitewash

As the horror in Gaza continues, Israel continues to field teams internationally.

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SChristy O'Connor Talking Points: Tyrrell goes out with a bang as Canavan All-Ireland dynasty continues

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SChristy O'Connor's talking points: Handing out the awards for Championship 2025

SPaul Rouse: Nenagh's Maloney a pioneering figure in Tipp GAA

SKieran Shannon: Ulster may be the great disrupters, but Kerry remain the great adapters

SFogarty Forum: Good old umbrage fuelled Kerry and Tipp

Joe Schmidt and Dan Sheehan shakes hands after the match 26/7/2025

S Duncan Casey: Wallabies restore some pride but they were too late to Lions party

Joe Schmidt made sure Australia got their act together for the second test in Melbourne.

Tue, 29 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: A Kerry tactical masterpiece seals Jack's royal flush

Kerry's All-Ireland win was delivered with a total footballing display, enabled by a tactical masterclass and underpinned by workrate.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 2nd Test

S Donal Lenihan: Wounded Wallabies rescue series and make victory that much sweeter

The Australians are a special breed of competitive animal especially when taken for granted.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Donegal - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Colin Sheridan: GAA not making the most of cultural goldmines that is the All-Ireland finals

The GAA could do more to make the All-Ireland finals more of a spectacle.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2025

Craig Morgan's All-Ireland Final Diary: This is for you, Dillon

S Craig Morgan's All-Ireland Final Diary: This is for you, Dillon

Kilruane MacDonaghs defender Craig Morgan kept a diary of a momentous All-Ireland week for Tipperary.

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Armagh - Allianz Football League Division 1

S Joe O'Connor: 'He’s ahead of the curve. Doesn’t give a f*ck what people think or say about him'

Joe O'Connor is the new star of Rock Street. Kieran Donaghy says of him: 'He’s a bit like a Michael Darragh Macauley. His own person, authentic, yet will do anything for you and the team to the point of exhaustion'

Sun, 27 Jul, 2025

Will Skelton with Owen Farrell after the game 19/7/2025

S Ronan O’Gara: Even when there’s a Will, there isn’t always a way

Melbourne offers the Wallabies a final lifeline — but Joe Schmidt’s side must find belief before it’s too late

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Ryan McHugh attempts a two pointer 13/7/2025

S Christy O'Connor Talking Points: McHugh looking to do something no player has done in at least a century – if ever

The biggest challenge for McGuinness was in trying to identify gaps, internally and in the opposition, and then try and find a solution to fill them.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2025

Kieran Shannon: The Mac and Jack show: the first all-returning All-Ireland

S Kieran Shannon: The Mac and Jack show: the first all-returning All-Ireland

Sunday is the first All-Ireland where the respective bainisteoirs are returning managers. It isn't always a good idea, and only works in exceptional circumstances - with change required on all sides

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Kerry v Galway - Bank of Ireland All-Ireland Senior Football Championship Final Replay

S 2000 and beyond: Éamonn Fitzmaurice's inside story of Kerry’s All-Ireland success 25 years ago

As I have aged I have a much better appreciation of the fantastic journey I was personally on at the time, and by extension my family with me

Fri, 25 Jul, 2025

Kerry man in Donegal: Braced by the Atlantic and a shared football obsession

S Kerry man in Donegal: Braced by the Atlantic and a shared football obsession

Sting thought he had connectivity issues when he penned 'Englishman in New York' but if he really wants to know what it feels like to be an alien in the midst of a vibrant, throbbing populace, he should try to be a Kerryman in Donegal this week

Thu, 24 Jul, 2025

The Lions team during the anthem 19/7/2025

S Colin Sheridan: Lions Tour - it’s complete and utter nonsense

A touring team comprised of four nations (who can barely agree on a toastie recipe) heading off to play a country—Australia—that gives about as much attention to rugby union as it does to the concept of humility... it shouldn’t move the needle.

Mon, 21 Jul, 2025

Ronan Maher lifts the Liam MacCarthy Cup 20/7/2025

A second half for the ages as Tipperary blow Cork away to secure 29th All-Ireland hurling title

Cork had a six point lead at half time, but Tipp rallied in the second period to seal the Liam MacCarthy Cup.

Sun, 20 Jul, 2025

Australia v British & Irish Lions - 1st Test

Lions player ratings: Tadhg Beirne and Tom Curry star in first Test

Jamison Gibson-Park and Finn Russell were also excellent for the Lions as they defeated Australia 27-19 in the first Test of the series.

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

Dan Sheehan scores his sides third try despite Harry Potter 19/7/2025

Lions overpower Australia with early dominance to claim first Test win

The Lions raced into a 24-5 lead but needed late grit to repel a fierce Wallabies second-half comeback in Brisbane

Sat, 19 Jul, 2025

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S Jack Anderson: Circle never closes on the hurling rivalry that is Tipp and Cork

As a Limerick man, this pairing is like Russia v China at the Olympics; I'm not sure I want either to win.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Cork GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Final Media Conference

S Kieran Shannon: Cork captain Robert Downey turns to the Glen for advice, comfort and inspiration

Most people or players of Rob Downey’s age aren’t inclined to meet up weekly with old-timers talking about old times. The Cork skipper is not most people or players. Instead of being bored or burdened by his club’s past, he is intrigued and inspired by it.

Fri, 18 Jul, 2025

Christy O'Connor: Ryan or Cahill can join Kiely in double territory

S Christy O'Connor: Ryan or Cahill can join Kiely in double territory

John Kiely is the only one of the four to have managed the double, but he will be joined by either Pat Ryan or Liam Cahill on Sunday; Ryan managed Cork to successive All-Ireland U20 titles in 2020 and 2021; Cahill led Tipp to the last All-Ireland U21 title in 2018, and the first U20 crown in 2019.

Thu, 17 Jul, 2025

Paul Rouse: A special hurling rivalry began in Cork city in 1886

S Paul Rouse: A special hurling rivalry began in Cork city in 1886

The Leahys of Boherlahan accumulated many All-Ireland medals. Of Cpt Johnny Leahy, they say that when he was brought into the county hospital in Thurles in his later years, they threw straw on the street outside his window so the hooves of passing horses wouldn’t disturb his rest.

Mon, 14 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

S Seánie McGrath: The GAA owe a serious debt of gratitude to the Cork hurlers

It is exclusively because of Cork that the sell-out sign was even being readied for the county's All-Ireland semi-final against Dublin.

Tue, 08 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Tipperary - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Liam Sheedy: Tipp have been transformed, but will need another gear in Croke Park

Dublin are the story of this hurling championship, but Tipperary’s rise is just as compelling. And the form of John McGrath and Jason Forde is central to this narrative.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2025

Cork v Dublin - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Semi-Final

Ruthless Cork book All-Ireland SHC final spot in goal fest against Dublin

Cork will be favourites to end their 20 year wait to bring the Liam McCarthy Cup down south.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Kilkenny v Galway - Leinster GAA Senior Hurling Championship Final

S Enda McEvoy: Something a little different about this Kilkenny, a smidgen of added cohesiveness

Avoid conceding more than two goals and Kilkenny have no excuses not to win.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

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S Cathal Dennehy: Is there a difference between doing the right thing and being seen to do the right thing?

David Brailsford will again pull the strings for the Jim Ratcliffe-owned Team Ineos Grenadiers at this year’s Tour de France, which starts in Lille today.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2025

Clare v Cork - GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: Something special happening in Dublin hurling again, but this is Cork's time

Twelve years after I had Cork in an All-Ireland semi-final, Dublin's chance has arrived again

Fri, 04 Jul, 2025

Liverpool FC ‘devastated’ after Diogo Jota killed in car accident in Spain

Liverpool FC ‘devastated’ after Diogo Jota killed in car accident in Spain

Jota’s brother André Silva, a 25-year-old Penafiel player, has also passed away following the accident

Thu, 03 Jul, 2025

Armagh v Kerry - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Quarter-Final

'Go away and coach a team': Jack O'Connor launches broadside at Kerry pundits and critics

After Kerry's stunning victory over Armagh, Kingdom boss Jack O'Connor hit back at critics based inside and outside the county.

Mon, 30 Jun, 2025

John Hetherton celebrates scoring his sides first goal 21/6/2025

Dublin stun Limerick in All-Ireland SHC quarter-final with dramatic Croke Park upset

Dublin defied a first-half red card and stunned favourites Limerick with two quickfire goals to seal a historic win

Sat, 21 Jun, 2025

Galway v Limerick - Allianz Hurling League Division 1 Group B

S Christy O'Connor: Eamon O’Shea now has to let his head rule his heart

When Cork last played Dublin in Croke Park, in the 2022 All-Ireland quarter-final, 12 of the players which featured that afternoon had never played in Croke Park before. It showed when Dublin cruised to an 11-point win.

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Lions Tour Podcast: Will we see Ireland in red or something different?

Lions Tour Podcast: Will we see Ireland in red or something different?

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis review Andy Farrell's first Lions selection and look ahead to Friday night's historic meeting with Argentina at Aviva Stadium.

Listen | Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Cork v Kerry - Munster GAA Football Senior Championship Semi-Final

Orange warning: Which counties aren't kicking enough two-pointers?

With goals down and two-pointers on the rise, GAA stats reveal who’s adapting — and who’s falling behind

Fri, 20 Jun, 2025

Penn State v University of Central Florida - Croke Park Classic 2014

S Paul Rouse: NFL at Croke Park is welcome but military should not be part of spectacle

Will there be a fly-over of American military aircraft? And will the other trappings of imperial military power also be on display?

Fri, 13 Jun, 2025

Republic of Ireland v Senegal - International Friendly

S Colin Sheridan: Life beyond Liverpool already unpredictable for Caoimhín Kelleher

Kelleher just walked through the door at Brentford and already it looks like Thomas Frank, the man who signed him, could be on the way out.

Mon, 09 Jun, 2025

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Final

S Anthony Daly: A night of vindication for Cork warriors but Limerick more dangerous than ever now

I got some real heat for my column here Saturday, and for fancying Limerick as strongly as I did, but much of that was based around the question of whether Cork could bring the heat required to topple Limerick?

Sun, 08 Jun, 2025

Cian Lynch 7/6/2025

As it happened: Limerick v Cork, Munster hurling final, live minute-by-minute updates

Can the Treaty make it an incredible seven provisional titles on the trot with a win over Pat Ryan's Rebels?

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Limerick v Cork - Munster GAA Hurling Senior Championship Round 4

Limerick v Cork: What time, what channel and all you need to know about the Munster SHC final

Limerick are going for their seventh Munster title in a row while Cork will be hoping to upset the Treaty’s party looking for their first title since 2018.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Ruby Walsh: Buick bravery key to Derby puzzle

S Ruby Walsh: Buick bravery key to Derby puzzle

The other person who might need to be brave and somewhat bold will be William Buick aboard Ruling Court as he bids to complete the Guineas-Derby double this afternoon.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Liam Sheedy: Kiely v Ryan: The battle for game plan supremacy

S Liam Sheedy: Kiely v Ryan: The battle for game plan supremacy

I know what it’s like as a manager when you are struggling in every position and Limerick are drowning you in waves. Everybody is just gasping for air and they are so good sometimes, your ship just goes down

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Shane Barrett and Tom Morrissey 18/5/2025

S Anthony Daly: Rebels will hunt and fight but it may not be enough

Cork should be coming into this match ravenous, especially when so many of their players haven’t even played in a Munster final.

Sat, 07 Jun, 2025

Jaden Hendrikse 31/5/2025

S Cathal Dennehy: How effective are the dark arts in sport?

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.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

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S Ronan O'Gara: Rugby might be in trouble but Tolu Latu’s made my day

One or two bad apples in an orchard is no big problem. At the start when I took over there was some weeding to be done in the garden and it wasn’t done in one afternoon either. It took time

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Paul Rouse: From being lifted over a turnstile to watching games on dodgy boxes

S Paul Rouse: From being lifted over a turnstile to watching games on dodgy boxes

The illegal streaming of matches, as well as the use of doctored firesticks has exploded in scale.

Fri, 06 Jun, 2025

Kilkenny v London - GAA Football All-Ireland Junior Championship Semi-Final

S The Kerry native, the Donegal star and life inside the Kilkenny football team

'Anyone coming in to play football with Kilkenny even at minor level has a bit of character about themselves. A bit of personality. Someone who can think for themselves'

Thu, 05 Jun, 2025

Dublin v Armagh - GAA Football All-Ireland Senior Championship Round 2

S Éamonn Fitzmaurice: A milestone win for Armagh but there are defensive chinks

In Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Kerry were back out for the second half early and had time to reset to being with 14 men. In contrast Cork were late back out and didn’t have that opportunity to rejig when they realised Paul Walsh had been black-carded

Mon, 02 Jun, 2025