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Signs of optimism for Munster Rugby as they beat Leinster Rugby in Rainbow Cup opener

The pandemic unfortunately has put pay to the South African involvement in the Rainbow Cup but…

Opinion: Simon Zebo’s return a welcome boost but questions on Munster Rugby recruitment raised

Last night, I received a text message from a friend who lives in Cork stating that…

Opinion: Minella Times and Rachael Blackmore create history and a blockbuster horseracing story in the process

Four years ago, my Dad and I visited my Tipperary relations which is always a treat…

Mouthwatering Heineken Champions Cup semi-finals await

The semi-final draw sees La Rochelle host Leinster Rugby while there is a southwest French derby…

Opinion – Munster Rugby give as good as get but classy Toulouse shine through

A few days after Munster Rugby went down with their boots on in a 33-40 loss…

Opinion – Leinster Rugby dominant as Munster Rugby struggle for answers

The final plays of yesterday’s 16-6 Guinness Pro14 win for Leinster Rugby yesterday are still in…

Opinion – Luxembourg win puts spotlight firmly on current and historical systematic Republic of Ireland football failings

The final whistle at the Aviva Stadium was a relief personally. It was the end of…

Ireland reflect on a satisfactory end to the Guinness Six Nations campaign

The debrief from Andy Farrell and backroom staff to the Ireland playing squad will be much…

Ireland solve the England equation

“You never have Ireland’s number. They’re a tenacious side and a tenacious country,” John Mitchell –…

Goalkeeper berth is the least of Stephen Kenny’s concern ahead of Serbia

Stephen Kenny has announced the Republic of Ireland squad who he hopes will deliver a strong…