Probably wise: the last time the Danes were this underestimated, they did quite well

Loreto teenagers make debut as Ireland begin build-up to next summer’s World Cup in London

Sunday’s match against Scotland will be proving ground for several under-21 players

Moving documentary was not afraid to tackle dark days Foley suffered as coach

The Dublin footballer opened his heart on the Late Late Show ahead of book release

Ireland women qualify for first major international tournament since 2002 as PNG are trounced

All-Ireland captains share ‘The Irish Times’/Sport Ireland award for September

Goalscorer getting up to speed with Bloemendaal after putting legal career on hold

Jubilation once again as Martin O’Neill’s men put in another brilliant away shift

Trinity mark their first home Hockey League game with a 2-1 win over Pembroke

Slovenian slots in with Sonia O’Sullivan, Paul McGrath et al after brace against Scotland

Moldova prove to be a Duff outfit despite Damien’s long hours on YouTube

Coach challenging young guns to stake their case for a place in possible World Cup panel

Irish golfer hardly collected trophy before he was asked to recreate winning chip

Defending champions beaten on the first day of the Hockey League season

Monkstown down three international players as they face Belfast Harlequins away

Outspoken USA goalkeeper intends to return to action in pursuit of yet more honours

Phenomenal attendance of 46,286 marks a massive breakthrough for women’s game

All-Ireland final against Dublin presents county’s women with ideal opportunity

After number of heartbreaking finals, captain is keen to triumph over Mayo on Sunday

Bells ring, ting-a-ling-a-ling, as Lucy Kennedy moves in with Wexford boss

Sleeveless Diarmuid Connolly caused quite a stir before the game

Para-cycling pair follow up Rio success with two golds at World Championships

Gemma O’Connor and Julie White help Cork gain revenge for last year’s All-Ireland defeat

Versatile Cork star will play in a remarkable 22nd All-Ireland final this Sunday

Anna will captain the holders against Cork while three more sisters are on the panel

Like the team, RTÉ’s panel gets a revamp for crucial World Cup qualifier

After Galway’s start, Waterford’s All-Ireland hopes quickly looked like ancient Distory

Downturn meant an engineering career was put on hold as she blossoms on the bike

Doom, gloom and a total eclipse of the heart to go around in the weekend viewing

Shelbourne captain back in thick of Champions League action following a health scare

Squad backboned by players from Belfast and Dublin clubs win International Cup again

Graham Shaw’s side open campaign against England in Amsterdam on Saturday

TV view: More “liathróidí” required for replay, says Pat Spillane

Matt Walker is travelling to all 55 Uefa countries in one season and attending a top-flight game

Relief palpable at Belfield as Ireland stumble over the line against Japan

The Nigerian-born sprinter claimed Ireland’s first women’s sprinting medal in Italy

Not the team’s job to get youth of Ireland up off the couch to lower their obesity levels

Mary Hannigan selects the top 10 highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years

In part four of five, Mary Hannigan continues her look at highlights in Irish women’s sport

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Every day this week, Mary Hannigan looks at some of the highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years. Part two looks at 40 t(...)

Every day this week, Mary Hannigan looks at some of the highlights in women’s sport from the last 30 years. Part one looks at 50 t(...)

Mary Hannigan: Old age was the theme for much of the weekend in the Wimbledon finals

Ballyshannon swimmer took home two golds and a silver from European Junior Championships

Mary Hannigan with a selection of sound bites from the drawn Test series

TV View: For even more drama than the Irish Open you needed to be in Thurles

Triumph over Japan in Johannesburg would keep their World Cup 2018 dream alive

‘Immortality. Is. Beckoning,’ Graham Simmons informed a bemused Seán O’Brien

‘Some of us wondered when there are so many men on a rugby pitch, would one be missed?’

If Lewis Hamilton had been wired to a heart monitor it would have exploded

TV View: Forget Day of Destiny, we can’t wait for Day of Destiny: Part II™

No beginner's luck here: Gooch somewhat off the mark with his prediction for Tyrone

Donegal woman ready to take part in the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race

Cavan woman claims several awards in USA after another outstanding season at Duke

We were expecting an absent Austria, but Ireland were very nearly not there at all

Six players who faced Ireland in Vienna last November are unavailable this time

Oscar Tabarez’s side have slipped up of late but the squad still boasts world-class talent

Juve doomed because they can’t compete with the monied clubs?

The 74-year-old said homosexual tendencies the work of the devil among other things

Martin O’Neill praises eager winger’s attitude after request to travel with side to US

Denise Walsh thanks her lucky socks as highly promiscuous Galileo sees fruits of his labour

Presenters and commentators handled emotional night in Sweden very well

Meanwhile, Schalke chip in with new initiative, quotes of the week, numbers and more

Joe Brolly like a mosquito buzzing in your ear as championship gets up and running

Strong form won Irish defender a place in Manchester City’s line-up at Wembley

Meanwhile, Ezequiel Lavezzi insults a nation, Mourinho changes his tune and more

Drogheda native helped Manchester City win the FA Cup while United aren’t interested

Trainer claimed Cheltenham Gold Cup and Irish Grand National while Magee made Irish badminton history

Competition leaders can’t be separated after the efforts of their captain fantastic

TV VIEW: Cricketers leave Sky with hours to fill while Premier League yawns on

‘In the early days there would have been some double-takes alright’

Hard not to admire courage of both fighters after an absorbing encounter at Wembley

Loreto seek to cause upset in other Champions Trophy semi-final as they take on UCD

Club remain on course for a treble while she faces a busy summer schedule with Ireland

Celtic v Rangers v Tipperary v Galway v Clermont v Leinster v Arsenal wasn't easy

Ellie Noone scores twice in final match of play-offs to clinch Hockey League place

Germany recover from conceding early goal to Emily Beatty to win 3-1

Captain played a huge role in Slaughtneil’s march to All-Ireland camogie club title

Spaniard’s Augusta triumph sets pace for week one of Irish Times Allianz Fantasy Golf

From Peter Alliss to Pádraig Harrington plain-speaking wins even if we don’t understand

Lena Tice double retains title for student side and ends Hermes’s unbeaten streak

Hermes need a draw to clinch title but cup winners require a victory to seal the double

Mary Hannigan: Strong stance of Republic’s women’s team exposes association’s failure

That’s the mindset of a winner, even when the Boat Race isn’t much of a contest

Quotes of the week, tatoo of the week, Javier Masherano’s torn anus and much more

UCD are warm favourites to claim their fourth Irish Senior Cup since 2009

Promoting games as ‘curtain-raisers’ to men’s matches is plainly not fit for purpose

Don’t expect a flurry of December deliveries after Iceland edge a dour Aviva friendly

Exploits of Iceland at Euro 2016 blamed for more injuries this season than ever before

Our woman won it in style that didn’t need gilding of the lily from commentators

Comfortable victory over Ulster Elks sees latter relegated

Eamon was upbeat about McCarthy’s absence but still reckoned we’d get a battering

Rollercoaster campaign could end on a high note if they defeat struggling Ulster Elks

Colorado Rapids striker is still keen to contribute to the Republic of Ireland cause

With Duffy and Clark ruled out, veteran defender is likely to face Wales on Friday

Stoke man is determined to make up for missing out on Ireland’s Euros campaign

Son of Kerry legend delighted with his first call-up to Republic of Ireland senior squad

Meanwhile Jack Wilshere gets confused by his age, word of mouth and much more

England’s Grand Slam hopes snuffed out, but Dublin still carrying flame in the heart