Sports bodies speak out against proposed ban on alcohol sponsorshipDáil hears committee views from Irish Sports Council and the Olympic Council of IrelandThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Boxing head coach Billy Walsh unaware two coaches removed in his absenceIABA action perceived as undermining the 2012 Manager of the Year’s positionThu Jun 20 2013 - 01:00
Eamonn Coghlan claims Irish sport is not getting value for moneyFine Gael Senator, speaking at a Joint Committee on Transport and Communications, was also asked if Ireland was considered a “Third World” country when it came to international sport and the Olympic GamesWed Jun 19 2013 - 21:52
McGee knocked out of Wimbledon QualifierThe Irish Davis Cup player went down in two sets to the higher ranked Chilean CapedevilleMon Jun 17 2013 - 20:00
Kazakhstan World Championships the last as AIBA takes a leap towards professional statusThose who sign up will no longer be permitted to compete in the World Championships, European Championships or their own domestic National ChampionshipsThu Jun 13 2013 - 01:00
It’s gold for Ireland’s Nevin and QuigleyConlan and Barnes have to settle for silver medals in MinskSat Jun 8 2013 - 13:34
Four Irish boxers going for gold in MinskYoung Quigley tames world champion as four Irish win European Championship semi-finals in BelarusSat Jun 8 2013 - 08:24
Talented Irish boxers continue to punch above their weight at major championshipsFour seeking to secure silver medals at the European semi-finals in MinskFri Jun 7 2013 - 01:00
Nothing easy for Leinster as bogey boys Ospreys lie in waitAll four Irish Provinces have difficult pools after next season’s Heineken Cup drawThu Jun 6 2013 - 01:00
Another fine medal haul on the way as four into semi-finalsMore Minsk magic as Nevin, Barnes, Conlan and Quigley march on in BelarusThu Jun 6 2013 - 01:00
Championship Irish swimming team pickedEuropean medallist Grainne Murphy will not travel with the Irish team this summerWed Jun 5 2013 - 01:00
Ireland will be hoping size doesn’t matter as they face the might of Australia‘The three matches are going to be a massive test on the body’Wed Jun 5 2013 - 00:01
Barbarians play role of perfect hosts as Lions acclimatise in styleHong Kong clash proves a gentle workout for Paul O’Connell’s sideMon Jun 3 2013 - 07:00
Nolan books his place in last 16 at the European ChampionshipsBray-based garda defeats Pole Tomasz Kot in welterweight clashSun Jun 2 2013 - 22:10
Irish boxing squad to learn European opponents todayBilly Walsh has one of the strongest teams to ever leave these shores taking part in MinskFri May 31 2013 - 01:00
Irish Sports Council move into new facility at AbbotstownTaoiseach Enda Kenny and Minister for Sport Leo Varadkar do the honoursThu May 30 2013 - 01:00
Mike Ruddock happy to see Under-20s fast-tracked to senior tourAbsence of Olding and Henshaw opens door for others at Junior World ChampionshipWed May 29 2013 - 01:00
Seán Cronin called up for Ireland’s tour to USA and CanadaLeinster hooker elevated following Rory Best’s selection for the LionsTue May 28 2013 - 02:00
Seán O’Brien won’t take risks with injury to play in Pro 12 decider against UlsterFlanker wants to play but knows he could jeopardise his Lions prospectsFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll fit and ready to face Ulster in Pro12 finalLessons of defeat to Ospreys last year add to Leinster motivationFri May 24 2013 - 02:00
Cian Healy hopes a Leinster win over Ulster will help boost the LionsProp knows the risk of injury is big but is prepared to put his body on the lineThu May 23 2013 - 02:03
Lions assistant coach Graham Rowntree not taking Barbarians match lightlyCoach stresses first match of tour is important one for the squadThu May 23 2013 - 01:58
Richard Hibbard happy with the way knee rehab is progressingUlster’s Rory Best will be keeping a close eye on the Welsh hooker’s fitnessThu May 23 2013 - 01:09
Rested Dan Lydiate looks to outflank rivals in Lions battle of the backrowDespite missing international season, Wales number six is a Warren Gatland favouriteWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Girvan Dempsey believes Ronan O’Gra can kick on as coach with Racing MetroUndoubted mental strength will make transition easier for former Ireland outhalfWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
Katie Taylor plans to fight professionallyOlympic gold medallist is hoping to fight in the World Boxing Series later this yearWed May 22 2013 - 02:00
O’Brien out for League final against UlsterThe Leinster and Ireland flanker will also miss the opening games of the Lions’ TourTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Rob Kearney looking for Amlin-Pro12 doubleIreland fullback hopes Leinster can complete what they failed to do last seasonTue May 21 2013 - 02:00
Paul Warwick knows his Stade Francais team are in the last-chance saloon against LeinsterInconsistency has dogged the French side all seasonWed May 15 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy has learned to tread more carefullyCentre does not want to be part of a team that plays great rugby but has nothing to show for itSat May 11 2013 - 02:00
Brian O’Driscoll believes Leinster in good hands with Matt O’ConnorCentre also sees major positives in Joe Schmidt’s appointment as Ireland coachFri May 10 2013 - 09:00
Scarlets hoping to have North on their side when they take on Ulster in RavenhillLlanelli may welcome back Rhys Priestland but will go to Belfast lacking confidenceThu May 9 2013 - 02:00
Goodman relishing the Leinster challengeThe Kiwi dropped everything to come to Dublin and play with the best side in EuropeThu May 9 2013 - 02:00
Seb Coe: McIlroy’s Olympic decision is his and his aloneThe double Olympic gold medallist believes the Irish golfer should make his own call on what country he represents in Rio 2016Wed May 8 2013 - 02:00
Barnes turns his attention towards World Championship goalBelfast man and fellow Olympic hero Michael Conlan step up a weight but still prove too good for French rivalsSun May 5 2013 - 21:07
Rio, Rugby and Olympic medalsThe IRFU have embarked on an ambitious plan to bring success in women’s sevens rugbySat May 4 2013 - 05:00
Leinster’s Ian Madigan voted on to Pro 12 Dream Team of the SeasonOuthalf is the only Leinster player to get picked after receiving second-highest number of votes behind Glasgow's Tim VisserFri May 3 2013 - 17:43
Ulster seek a Ravenhill Pro 12 semi-finalProvince need just three points to finish top of the table and secure a home drawFri May 3 2013 - 06:00
O’Gara not included for Munster’s last Pro 12 match of the seasonMost of the team that lost in the Heineken Cup will not make the trip to face ZebreFri May 3 2013 - 06:00
Worst of weeks for Best likely to galvanise UlsterStunned Ulster look to league honoursThu May 2 2013 - 02:00
O’Brien intending to make an impact in Australia – and not off the benchAlthough picked to tour Leinster backrow has no intention of being a touristThu May 2 2013 - 02:00
O’Connor to be named new Leinster coach by the weekendLeicester coach was targeted as ideal replacement for Joe SchmidtWed May 1 2013 - 15:40
It’s a cheery Joe as Leinster coach faces into week of big issuesThere is six days before Ospreys, a Lions selection and the Irish coaching jobMon Apr 29 2013 - 06:00
Centre stage is set and now it’s time for Madigan to deliver a performanceLeinster player can give Lions coach Warren Gatland a timely reminder of his qualitiesSat Apr 27 2013 - 06:00
Irish Hockey League comes down to final weekendThe last round of pool games will determine who goes through to the knockout phaseFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Leinster cautious ahead of Biarritz clash in Amlin Cup semi-finalThe French club are considered a cup team that are dangerous and hungry for successFri Apr 26 2013 - 06:00
Joe Schmidt says news of Ireland job unlikely to emerge before weekendLeinster coach says that decision on Declan Kidney’s successor will be ‘soon’Fri Apr 26 2013 - 03:00
Connacht keep watch on Irish provincesSuccess for Leinster or Munster will secure an extra Irish Heineken Cup place next yearThu Apr 25 2013 - 06:00
D’Arcy looking for European silverwareLeinster may be out of the Heineken Cup but another trophy is within their graspThu Apr 25 2013 - 01:00
O’Driscoll gives Schmidt strong endorsement ahead of IRFU decision‘I probably learned more in those three years than I did from any other coach in the previous 10’Wed Apr 24 2013 - 01:00