Rory McIlroy hits series of speedbumps to surrender advantage at the Masters
Defending champion shoots 73 on low-scoring day to end round tied with Cameron Young, with Shane Lowry only two behind
Kevin McStay: ‘Football can never be allowed to decline into such a state again’
Leinster made to work hard for Champions Cup quarter-final win over Sale Sharks
Leo Cullen happy with Leinster’s ‘great group effort’ to get the job done against Sale
Tommy O’Brien’s wide-ranging industry on full display for Leinster against Sale
I Am Maximus storms to famous second win in the Aintree Grand National
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GAELIC GAMES
Kevin McStay: ‘Football can never be allowed to decline into such a state again’
McStay set to head new Gaelic football expert advisory group following Jim Gavin’s Football Review Committee
Laois to face Kildare in Leinster quarter-final after impressive win over Offaly
Laois go on green-flag run in Tullamore
Cork win first Division One title in seven years with comeback victory against Galway
Five points down at the interval, an own goal and Katie Quirke green flag helped the Rebels turn the tables
Mayo cruise to victory over London in Connacht quarter-final
All-Ireland SFC power rankings: Where is your county in the pecking order?
Gaelic games previews: Offaly look to kick-start season, Tyrone aim to rise to Armagh
Malachy Clerkin: It’s clear Gaelic football rules aren’t quite right yet – but throw it in, ref
RUGBY
Leinster 43 Sale Sharks 13: Strong second half sees Leinster into Champions Cup semis – as it happened
Leinster to face Toulon in final four
Leinster made to work hard for Champions Cup quarter-final win over Sale Sharks
Hosts pull away in the second half after testing opening 40 minutes at the Aviva Stadium
England too strong for Ireland in Women’s Six Nations opener in Twickenham
An improved second half showing will encourage Ireland ahead of game against Italy
SOCCER
Liverpool announce Andy Robertson will leave club at end of the season
Napoli, Juventus, Atlético Madrid and Tottenham all keen to sign the Scottish left back
Shamrock Rovers’ teenage midfielder Josh O’Dwyer set to move to Red Bull Salzburg
Austrian club win the race to sign the talented 16-year-old prodigy
‘Must be the first time in Europe this season’: Manchester United stars train at Carton House
United will face Leeds at Croke Park on August 12th
Dundalk and Galway impress as Shamrock Rovers climb on: Monday’s League of Ireland lessons
Shamrock Rovers come from behind to beat Shelbourne in stirring derby in Tallaght
Irish player tracker: Andrew Moran and Jaden Umeh sparkle for club sides at weekend
Premier League clubs facing £80m shirt sponsor void amid gambling ban
GOLF
Rory McIlroy hits series of speedbumps to surrender advantage at the Masters
Defending champion shoots 73 on low-scoring day to end round tied with Cameron Young, with Shane Lowry only two behind
Rory McIlroy’s magical second round puts him in dominant position to defend Masters title
Shane Lowry impressed in bogey-free round to move into top 5, but McIlroy’s late flourish was imperious
Masters 2026 day two: Rory McIlroy storms into six-shot lead – as it happened
Defending champion shot stunning 66, as Shane Lowry remains in contention
RACING
Gold Dancer euthanised due to broken back following Grade One victory at Aintree
Willie Mullins star quickly pulled up after winning post by champion jockey Paul Townend
A fairytale outcome may be unlikely but Grand National appeal still endures
Haiti Couleurs could pull off rare National hat-trick and be first Welsh trained winner in 121 years
Heart Wood gets ideal scenario as he bids to back up Ryanair success
Will The Wise one of Gavin Cromwell-trained trio taking on Grand National fences in Topham
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