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Stephen Aboud returns to Italian Rugby Federation to take up key post

Dubliner to become high performance manager in Italy.


Little-known VAR rule sheds light on why Everton's 98th-minute equaliser stood against Liverpool despite Abdoulaye Doucoure appearing to be offside

James Tarwkoski's volleyed equaliser against Liverpool on Wednesday night was confirmed after a lengthy VAR check and Goodison Park duly erupted.


Australian F1 rookie Oscar Piastri makes HUGE declaration ahead of 2025 season with McLaren

Oscar Piastri has enjoyed his first drive in the new Formula One McLaren and offered the bold declaration: 'I do think that I can become world champion this year.'


'Being out of the squad is tough. I wanted to put my best foot forward'

Calvin Nash made a try-scoring return for Ireland last weekend.


No wonder Franco Smith has never applied for a job. Everyone's chasing him! Glasgow Warriors head coach is a man in demand...

Franco Smith has no need to push his CV under the doors of would-be suitors when his work evidently speaks for itself.


New York Jets confirm the end of disastrous Aaron Rodgers era

The organization confirmed the news in a statement released on Thursday, They will now look to identify a new quarterback under head coach Aaron Glenn.


'He just lives, breathes and sleeps football' - Shamrock Rovers boss hails teenage star

Michael Noonan scored historic goal in Molde to become youngest scorer in modern era of European club competitions.


Keely Hodgkinson pulls out of world record attempt at her OWN athletics event - and makes heartbreaking admission after injury

DAVID COVERDALE: The British star was bidding to break the world indoor 800 metres record - which was set on the day she was born in 2002 - at the inaugural Keely Klassic in Birmingham on Saturday.


Boxing legend issues Brock Lesnar challenge, asking him for a fight in the ring, saying 'I am ready to come back'

A former boxing legend has issued a challenge to wrestling star Brock Lesnar, saying he is 'ready to come back' into the ring. The individual in question is a former World Super Heavyweight champion


Irish football's other teenage sensation delivers on the big stage

After weeks of Mason Melia-dominated coverage, Michael Noonan is a reminder of the immense potential that exists elsewhere in the Premier Division.


Wales dealt ANOTHER blow mid-Six Nations as key member of the team follows Warren Gatland out the door after abysmal run of defeats

EXCLUSIVE BY ALEX BYWATER: On Tuesday, Gatland departed his head coach role by mutual consent after presiding over a record run of 14 straight international defeats.


Frawley starts at 10 as Leinster name team for Ospreys trip

Luke McGrath captains the side for the URC tie on Friday evening.


AC Milan boss storms out of press conference after one question following debut to forget for Man City outcast Kyle Walker

AC Milan manager Sergio Conceicao was clearly in no mood to speak to the media after his side's 1-0 defeat to Feyenoord in the first leg of their Champions League play-off.


Cristiano Ronaldo's former team-mate Angel Di Maria does not hold back when asked who out of him and Lionel Messi is better

Cristiano Ronaldo's former team-mate Angel Di Maria has revealed who he is believed is the better player out of the Portuguese star and Lionel Messi.


Ranked: The 20 greatest MMA fighters of all time


5 gifted young players to watch in the League of Ireland this season

Can any of these individuals follow in Mason Melia’s footsteps and secure a big move abroad?


DCU stun star-studded UCD to collect sixth Sigerson Cup title

Ethan Dunne delivered 1-2 in Player of the Match performance


Mauricio Pochettino reveals he still 'always' watches Tottenham - and delivers verdict on Ange Postecoglou's struggles at his old club

Pochettino managed Spurs for five-and-a-half years between 2014 and 2019 and led them to the Champions League final in his last year at the club.


FA Cup to introduce new technology for first time in English football - with Premier League to follow suit 'later this season'

Its introduction in England has continually been delayed, but it is now set to be trialled in the next stage of the FA Cup, before being utilised in the Premier League later this season.


'You have to re-evaluate where you’re viewed as a player' - New Derry signing on almost slipping out of game

Robbie Benson admits lack of options over the winter has given him something to prove this season.


'It's the best club in the world' - Penny happy at Leinster despite limited game time

Openside flanker wants to stay at the province for the remainder of his career.


The suffocating four minutes that sum up Ireland's Six Nations so far

Peter O’Mahony turned the ball over and Caelan Doris eventually scored.


'I probably didn't think I was that close' - Aungier's surprise at Ireland call-up

Jack Aungier was contending with a Connacht defeat when he saw he had a missed call from Simon Easterby.


Kai Trump joins Rory McIlroy for star-studded practice round at Tiger Woods' golf tournament in California

Kai, 17, is heading to college in Miami and has a bright golf future ahead of her - and so there are few better to learn from than the former world No. 1 McIlroy, with four major trophies in his cabinet.


West Ham star suffers injury setback after he managed just 45 minutes under Graham Potter - with timeline revealed for £25m man's return

JAMES SHARPE: 'The setback was at the back end of his rehab,' said Potter. 'He just felt something, which is disappointing.'


Bukayo Saka 'set to miss another eight weeks of action' with Arsenal winger on schedule in his recovery from hamstring surgery

Bukayo Saka is 'set to miss another eight weeks of action' for Arsenal as he continues his recovery from a serious hamstring injury. Saka, 23, suffered the injury on December 21 against Crystal Palace.


Liverpool manager Slot receives two-match ban following red card

Tensions flared at the end of a fiery 2-2 draw between Liverpool and Everton.


Howley departs Wales setup, while out-half Anscombe among three call-ups ahead of Ireland

Max Llewellyn and Jarrod Evans have also been drafted into the squad by interim boss Matt Sherratt.


Ex-Ireland assistant manager swaps fifth-placed club for relegation-threatened side

John Eustace previously served under Stephen Kenny.


Jacksonville Jaguars' verdict on trading quarterback Trevor Lawrence revealed amid Pittsburgh Steelers link

Ryan Burr of the Big 10 network clamed he was told about the Steelers' interest in Lawrence 'from the horse's mouth in Jags organization' on Thursday.


The awkward moment King Charles asks Tottenham captain Son Heung-min 'is the team in good order at the moment?' after back-to-back cup exits

The royal, 76, travelled to the stadium in north London to celebrate the positive socio-economic impact of the football club, and its partnership with the NFL, on the local community.


League return of Roscommon-Monaghan stars tees up battle between promotion-chasers

Monaghan and Roscommon have been bolstered by the return of Rory Beggan and Ciaráin Murtagh for the 2025 league.


Ireland U17 international completes move from Galway United to Newcastle academy

Kyle Fitzgerald joins the Magpies following a successful trial period.


Sir Alex Ferguson set for surprise return to the dugout for former Man United star's farewell match

Sir Alex Ferguson is set to make a surprise return to the dugout, according to one of his former players.


Neymar 'eyeing a return to Barcelona this summer as he sets his sights on a stunning European football comeback' - despite rejoining boyhood club Santos last month

Having secured a fairytale return to one of his former clubs, Neymar has his sights set on turning out at another of his old stomping grounds next season, according to a report.


Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures - Liverpool or Arsenal?

Premier League title race: Who has the best fixtures - Liverpool or Arsenal? - The next run of games until the March international break could be decisive in the Premier League title race


16-year-old Michael Noonan writes name in history books as Shamrock Rovers win in Molde

Forward scored only goal of the game as Hoops take 1-0 advantage to Tallaght Stadium next week.


The craziest contract clauses in football history


Barcelona 'make their first summer signing' as German free agent 'snubs Bayern Munich' to reunite with Hansi Flick

The 29-year-old player - whose contract expires on June 30th - is eager to transition to the Catalans to reunite with his former boss in Germany Hansi Flick.


Jakob Ingebrigtsen smashes two world records – in the one race

Smashing records has become a common occurrence for Jakob Ingebrigtsen, but never had he done something like this: breaking two in one race. At the World Indoor Tour Gold meeting Lievin, France, on Thursday night, the 24-year-old Norwegian unleashed a polished, pristine performance to clock the fastest indoor times in history for both 1500m and the...


Wales set for immediate changes for Six Nations showdown vs Ireland as interim coach Matt Sherratt calls up Gareth Anscombe, Max Llewellyn and Jarrod Evans

ALEX BYWATER: After being surprisingly left out of his country's Six Nations squad last month, Anscombe nonetheless decided to make the trip to Italy to watch Gatland's side in round-two action.


McLaren unveil 2025 Formula One car ahead of the new season - as the reigning constructors' champions bid to win back-to-back titles

The MCL39 made its public debut at Silverstone on Thursday, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri sharing the permitted 200 kilometres of track time.


Liverpool dealt huge injury blow with first team star 'to miss significant chunk of Premier League title run-in'

The Reds' march to the title hit a speedbump on Wednesday night as Everton scored a 97th minute equaliser in the final Merseyside derby at Goodison Park.


Man United outcast Antony leaves fans stunned as he scores AGAIN for Real Betis to continue red-hot start to his loan spell in Spain

Antony continued his fine start to life in a Real Betis shirt by netting for the Spanish in their Europa Conference League tie at Gent on Thursday night.


Jhon Duran makes blistering start to life in Saudi Arabia with Al-Nassr after £65m switch from Aston Villa in January transfer window

Duran, 21, was sold to the Saudi-based side in what came as a shock move to many given that he had impressed under Unai Emery in the first half of the campaign.


South Dublin football club tells of 20-year struggle for new sports facility

A south Dublin football club has spoken out about the long and frustrating process of trying to build a new sports facility, which has been ongoing for nearly 20 years. Sallynoggin Pearse Football Club has served the community of Sallynoggin since the 1950s. Its original clubhouse in Pearse Park was demolished by the council for health and safety r...


Alyssa Healy addresses pregnancy question after husband Mitchell Starc withdraws from Champions Trophy for 'personal reasons'

Alyssa Healy has assured cricket fans that her husband Mitchell Starc is OK after the veteran paceman withdrew from the Champions Trophy squad due to undisclosed 'personal reasons.'


Premier League backtrack and DELETE claim about Arne Slot's red card length after Merseyside derby

LEWIS STEELE: On Thursday morning, the Premier League deleted a statement which revealed how long Slot would be banned for after receiving his red card.


Championship manager LEAVES club to join league rivals despite sitting in play-off spot

A Championship manager has left his club to be appointed as manager for a league rival - despite leading his previous side into the play-off spots so far this season.


Vinicius Junior Faces a Massive Saudi Offer: Real Madrid Asks for Insane Price

Vinicius Junior has repeatedly stated his commitment to Real Madrid. However, behind the scenes, Saudi Arabia is pushing hard to lure the Brazilian winger. According to Marca, the player, under contract until 2027, has already met with Saudi representatives and is reportedly intrigued by their proposal. And for good reason: Saudi clubs are prepared to offer him a staggering €1 billion contract over five years—€200 million per season. A sum...