Monday 13 May, 2013
Kevin McLaughlin’s eye does not look good
McLaughlin is one of Leinster’s injury concerns ahead of Friday night’s Amlin Cup final.
‘We always think this year is the year’: Finian Hanley on Galway’s bouncebackability
Despite the disappointment of recent summers, confidence is high in Galway ahead of their Connacht SFC opener against Mayo.
Sergio Garcia has ‘Tin Cup’ moment, puts 3 balls in the water
Garcia blew his chance at the Players with a 7-6 finish on the final two holes.
8 things your smartphone makes you do
The phones and their pesky data made us do it. Swear.
Sunday 12 May, 2013
Crazy brawls, 3 red cards as French rugby match turns into Royal Rumble
Check out these ridiculous scenes from the final minutes of Pau v La Rochelle in the Pro D2 semi-finals.
GOLD! Annalise Murphy sails to victory in Italy
Ireland’s Annalise Murphy has won laser radial gold at the Italian Olympic Week regatta.
Donal Óg Cusack joins RTÉ GAA team
RTÉ has launched its coverage of the 2013 GAA Football and Hurling Championships — and there are a few new faces on board.
This over-the-shoulder volley was only the 2nd best thing about Watford’s win
We love the Championship.
Saturday 11 May, 2013
Rovers rout Drogheda with a Magnificent 7 in Setanta Cup final
Shamrock Rovers beat Drogheda United 7-1 to win the Setanta Sports Cup in Tallaght Stadium.
James Reilly and the Gareth Bale celebration — you’re doing it wrong
Doesn’t the Minister for Health know that Bale is trademarking his “heart” celebration?
Benteke pays tribute to Stiliyan Petrov before being sent off
Villa and Chelsea are tied at 1-1 in today’s early kick-off.
Victoria Azarenka goes all John McEnroe on a tennis umpire in Madrid
“You’ve got to be kidding me!”
Andrew Trimble misses his kick, falls on his face instead
Well, that’s embarrassing…
‘Never say never’: Trapattoni open to Serie A return — reports
The Republic of Ireland boss, 74, says he could rekindle his love affair with Italian football.
Friday 10 May, 2013
Airtricity League round-up: UCD stun Derry as Sligo held to stalemate by Bray
Sligo Rovers moved four points clear at the top of the Premier Division with a draw in the Carlisle Grounds tonight.
Quite simply the most picturesque League of Ireland photo we’ve ever seen
Worth a thousand words.
Missed Ulster’s win? Here are the tries that put them into the Pro12 final
Ulster beat the Scarlets 28-17 in Ravenhill tonight.
West Brom block fans from re-selling tickets to Fergie’s final United game
West Brom’s clash with Manchester United on 19 May is already a sell-out.
Tonight’s big Wayne Rooney announcement was not what we expected
We were waiting for some juicy transfer gossip, but alas…
Ireland has some more competition to host the Rugby World Cup
The South Africans have thrown their name into the ring as a possible host for the 2023 tournament.
Stephen Ireland’s favourite book is…
For once, we’re in total agreement with Stevo’s picks.
Is this the playlist for Alex Ferguson’s final game at Old Trafford?
Some great choices by the Manchester United music boffin.
Queensland Reds turn on the style with this superb 98-metre wonder try
Yo Lions, consider yourselves warned.
‘Skins’ boss urges cycling chiefs not to back Pat McQuaid’s re-election bid
“For the sake of cycling, we don’t want to see the Swiss Cycling Federation opening what should be a locked door,” Jaimie Fuller said.
Missing out on Lions captaincy might be a blessing — O’Driscoll
“Not being captain definitely does take a pressure off you,” says four-time tourist Brian O’Driscoll as he looks ahead to Australia.
Leinster in safe hands with Matt O’Connor, says BOD
The Ireland centre admits the prospect of another year under a new boss excites him.
‘Everyone wants to go out on their own terms’: Fergie’s farewell gives BOD plenty to ponder
Brian O’Driscoll on Ireland’s new boss, Leinster’s new boss — and whether or not he’ll be around to work with them next season.
Thursday 9 May, 2013
David Moyes confirmed as new Manchester United manager
The Scot will pen a six-year deal at Old Trafford.
Ulster v Scarlets: Irish quartet return as Anscombe targets final place
Prop John Afoa is ruled out of tomorrow’s Ravenhill semi-final with a rib injury.
Wednesday 8 May, 2013
Aiden McGeady hit with 6-match ban by Russian FA
The Ireland winger was sent off while playing for Spartak Moscow last week.
The 7 Alex Ferguson retirement jokes you’ll be sick of by the end of today
Why do people keep telling us the same unfunny jokes?
McGrath on Fergie: ‘What he has done is the impossible for Manchester United’
Paul McGrath says Alex Ferguson always treated him with the utmost respect, even after he left Manchester United in 1989.
Fergie’s retirement: Furious Paddy Crerand gets it spectacularly wrong on Newstalk
“I was with lots of people at Old Trafford — not a murmur about it.”
Poll: Who should replace Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager?
Who’s next for the Old Trafford hotseat? Have your say here.
Manchester United confirm Alex Ferguson to retire at the end of the season
“It is the right time,” Ferguson, 71, said as he announced his decision to finally call it quits.
Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Geordan Murphy retirement: ‘A fantastic rugby player of unmatched ability’
Friend and team-mate Lewis Moody looks back on many fond memories — including “one of the most incredible pieces of skill I’ve ever witnessed on the pitch.”
The All-Ireland Hurling Championship has a new sponsor to replace Guinness
Liberty Insurance has announced a new five-year deal with the GAA and the Camogie Association to sponsor both codes.




























































