Leinster face tall task against Edinburgh without international contingent
Eleven of Leinster’s matchday 23 have fewer than 10 caps
Connacht looking for timely boost when they take on Zebre Parma in URC
IRFU is right to protect officials but jumped the gun on Bundee Aki
Novak Djokovic rolls back the years to beat Jannik Sinner in Australian Open epic
Ulster blend youth and experience to try maintain positive Belfast record against Cardiff
Alan Browne’s Middlesbrough heroics put him in the shop window for an Ireland recall
Can rugby take off in America?
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GAELIC GAMES
Waterford searching for more intensity after disappointing opening defeat to Cork
County’s season failed to launch in Division 1A and it does not get any easier with Limerick up next
Trouble brewing over clock-hooter system, says Kerry footballer Brian Ó Beaglaoich
Last-gasp Kingdom winner left Roscommon feeling aggrieved in Killarney last weekend
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National League: Counties urged to alert Croke Park if fixtures in doubt due to rain
‘I thought it was a natural ending’: John Small has no regrets about retiring from Dublin
Cork’s new era begins with a flourish, but toll of All-Ireland scars yet to be revealed
RUGBY
Connacht looking for timely boost when they take on Zebre Parma in URC
Both clubs need win to propel them towards the top half of the URC table
AIL preview: Ballynahinch search for end to losing run against Lansdowne
Leaders Clontarf go to Terenure College while UCD face Old Belvedere
Six Nations 2026: What can we expect from Ireland and their tricky away trips?
Injuries represent opportunities for Andy Farrell to blood new talent
SOCCER
O’Neill delight as Celtic ease to Europa League playoff with win over Utrecht
Win marked more than two decades since Martin O’Neill last managed Celtic in a home European game
Owen Elding completes move from Sligo Rovers to Hibernian in potential seven-figure deal
19-year-old English-born striker scored 16 goals last season for Sligo
Senegal boss Pape Thiaw handed five-match ban over Africa Cup of Nations final walk-off
Four players, including two from Morocco, also banned and both federations fined
Champions League: Benfica goalkeeper scores last-minute header against Real Madrid to put team through
Stephen Bradley says Shamrock Rovers close to accepting a bid for Michael Noonan
Premier League has the power but still faces reckoning with European giants
Champions League permutations: who needs what from final night of fixtures?
GOLF
Patrick Reed quits rebel LIV Golf tour in latest blow to Saudi-backed breakaway
The American, who won the Dubai Desert Classic last week, joins Koepka in leaving the tour
Brooks Koepka’s return to PGA Tour from LIV Golf shifts spotlight at Torrey Pines
Five-time major winner back in action as Schauffele tops rankings in the field
Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry given food for thought with disappointing Dubai Desert Classic
Patrick Reed faultless in victory at Emirates Golf Club
RACING
Willie Mullins once again looks in dominant position going into Dublin Racing Festival
Champion trainer won €2m event in 2024
IHRB scraps positions formerly held by top security and investigation officials
Sir Gino has long recovery ahead of him as Lossiemouth is made new favourite for Champion Hurdle
Sir Gino pulled up with suspected pelvic injury at Cheltenham
Spillane’s Tower cut to 10-1 from 50s for Cheltenham Gold Cup after impressive win in the Grade Two Cotswold Chase
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From Kilternan ski slope to Milano Cortina, Cormac Comerford completes his long journey to the Winter Olympics
Comerford joins Anabelle Zurbay, Thomas Maloney Westgård and Ben Lynch in the four-strong Team Ireland
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