Friday 10 May, 2013
9 reasons the Pro12 semi-finals are essential viewing this weekend
There’s nothing quite like the intensity of knock-out rugby.
3 key battles Ulster must win to reach the Pro12 final
It’s time for some knock-out rugby. Here’s what’s in store when Ulster host Scarlets
Don’t touch that dial… here’s the sport on TV this weekend
Book your seat on the couch, this is going to be epic.
Thursday 9 May, 2013
Is Jamie Roberts joining the Manic Street Preachers?
There we were thinking he was off to Racing Metro.
Suited & booted: 12 of our favourite images from last night’s IRUPA awards
Who wants to tell Nick Williams that hat doesn’t fit him?
Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Smooth transition: At Leinster, succession planning breeds success
Matt O’Connor has been on the province’s radar all season long.
Business time: Healy happy to have ‘worst kept secret’ out in the open
The prop wasn’t fazed by Matt O’Connor’s appointment, though it may lead to a rethink on his best position.
Monday 6 May, 2013
Your ‘Shur What Else Would You Be doing on a Bank Holiday’ Pic of the Day
Seanie’s waiting on a rub-down. Any volunteers?
Check out this awesome try from Colin Slade
The little out half started and finished the weekend’s most stylish move.
O’Connor can freshen things up at Leinster – Easterby
The province’s team manager is delighted to have signed up a coach in the Joe Schmidt mould.
Sunshine, sliotars and the subway: How the GAA Championships looked on opening day
Welcome back, old friend.
It’s official: Matt O’Connor will be Leinster’s next coach
The Australian has put pen to paper on a three-year contract with the province.
Cats coach: ‘Cody could be back quicker than even we hoped’
Michael Dempsey says Brian Cody’s message to him and the Kilkenny team has been: ‘Get on with it.”
Sunday 5 May, 2013
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s Pro12 awards
The best try, the top coach and a Kiwi number eight who has won everybody’s respect.
Here’s how Marathon runners look seconds after they cross the finish line
Respect these athletes.
Pints v pasta: Your step-by-step guide to big match preparation
Which path do you take?
Leitrim cruise to Championship win in New York
There ain’t no love in the heart of the Senior Football Championship.
Antrim defeat Westmeath in Leinster SHC opener
Two goals from Neil McManus pushed the Saffrons past the preliminary round in Leinster
Monday 29 April, 2013
Open Thread: Who would you pick in the back 3 for the Lions?
Who’s your favourite speedster?
Opinion: Schmidt installment just 1 of the changes needed in Irish Rugby
He’s the right man for the job, no question. But what about the other job?
Cycling: Pat McQuaid’s presidential nomination declared void
Cycling Ireland have reportedly made the move as, “the rules for holding meetings may not have been rigidly adhered to.”
Schmidt hoping to make most of ‘suffocating’ international windows
The outgoing Leinster coach says he is looking forward to working with players from all four provinces.
As it happened: Joe Schmidt’s 1st briefing as Ireland coach
The Kiwi literally had to take his Leinster hat off this afternoon. Instead, he wore a sharp suit.
Brian, how could you say no to this little tyke?
‘Please, Mr O’Driscoll. Just 12 more bone-shaking months.’
Texas (hopefully not) Forever: McMahon takes up coveted US scholarship
The Co. Down Olympian will be studying in Texas A&M next semester.
Sunday 28 April, 2013
In pictures: Thousands hit the streets for Night Run in Dublin
Dublin, you looked beautiful tonight.
Here’s your ‘Dublin Are Fightin’ Fit’ Pic of the Day
Hey, that’s no corner forward!
It’s in the game: 6 of our favourite goals recreated on FIFA
Whoever makes these things are really, really cool.
Report: Dublin set for another French final as Toulon edge Saracens in arm-wrestle
Jonny Wilkinson was a cut above his young pretender at Twickenham today.
Saturday 27 April, 2013
Heineken Cup: O’Connell laments lack of killer instinct as Munster bow out
“We just turned over ball and we’ve kind of been doing it all year,” says the inspirational second row.
Here’s how it feels to be in your first Heineken Cup final
Live long and prosper, dudes.
Reaction: Magnificent Munster fall just short of cracking Clermont
“They were dead after 60 minutes.” Said Ronan O’Gara after just failing to steer Munster to victory.
As it happened: Clermont v Munster, Heineken Cup semi-final
We went minute-by-minute as Munster embarked on their most daunting European trip yet.
Yaya Toure scored a brilliant left-footed goal today
Plus, Joe Hart dropped a clanger.
Your European rugby experience will include Ref Cam this weekend
Expect replays to be extra shaky on Sky this weekend



























































Listen to Ray Hudson lose control at Messi’s brilliance in Bilbao
‘Three players inside a telephone box… and he emasculates them.”
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