‘It took a while’: Tommy O’Brien hitting his stride after biding his time
Leinster winger has overcome multiple setbacks on his climb to the international ranks
Cork come from seven points down to edge out Galway in rip-roaring encounter in Salthill
Ulster dig deep to beat Cardiff in scrappy encounter
Hugo Ekitike shows Newcastle what they missed out on with brace in Liverpool win
Dramatic finish as Galway overcome Armagh in topsy turvy contest
Scott Penny grabs hat-trick as experimental Leinster beat Edinburgh
Can rugby take off in America?
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GAELIC GAMES
Scintillating Kildare display leads to dominant win over Offaly
A fourth-minute goal by Alex Beirne set Kildare on their way
Two late Shane McGuigan points give Derry valuable win over rivals Tyrone
Controlling most of the midfield traffic and much slicker in attack, Derry cruised to the finish line
Dramatic finish as Galway overcome Armagh in topsy turvy contest
Rob Finnerty finished with 1-6 for Galway and scored the winning point with a free as the last kick of the game
Dr Harty Cup: Eoghan Doughan stars as Nenagh CBS win title against St Flannan’s
NFL previews: Donegal primed for All-Ireland rematch as Kerry travel to Ballyshannon
Jim McGuinness can sniff out disrespect in an instant, but chasing Kerry matters above all
NHL previews: Evolving Galway look to provide Cork with searching test
RUGBY
Ulster dig deep to beat Cardiff in scrappy encounter
Northern province had led 14-0 at half-time but failed to get bonus point
Scott Penny grabs hat-trick as experimental Leinster beat Edinburgh
Impressive bonus point win for Leinster in Dublin despite missing Irish international contingent
Connacht secure much needed bonus-point win against Zebre
Irish province leave it until late to get bonus point in Italy
SOCCER
Premier League wrap: Chelsea complete remarkable comeback victory over shellshocked West Ham
Jake O’Brien involved as Everton get late equaliser against Brighton; Arsenal cruise to win over Leeds
James McClean’s return rises President’s Cup above ‘glorified friendly’
Winger’s return to Derry City adds dimension to pre-league kickabout in Tallaght
Gavin Bazunu: ‘The performance in Hungary encapsulates the change in Irish football’
The goalkeeper, now on loan at Stoke, discusses his recuperation from injury, the progress of the Republic of Ireland and his advice for young Irish players tempted by a move to a European club
Champions League draw: Real Madrid to play Benfica again as Newcastle play Qarabag
Alan Browne’s Middlesbrough heroics put him in the shop window for an Ireland recall
O’Neill delight as Celtic ease to Europa League playoff with win over Utrecht
Owen Elding completes move from Sligo Rovers to Hibernian in potential seven-figure deal
GOLF
LIV and let die: Reed’s return to PGA fold shows why Saudi golf experiment is doomed
LIV appears to be far away from establishing itself in the the manner of PIF projects in other sports
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
RACING
Officials hoping for ‘a bit of luck’ with inspection ahead of opening day of Dublin Racing Festival
Contingency plan in place to move Saturday’s card to Bank Holiday Monday if Leopardstown fails inspection
Dublin Racing Festival will have to pass 8am morning inspection
Inspection to take place this afternoon for tomorrow’s card, which features four Grade One races
Willie Mullins once again looks in dominant position going into Dublin Racing Festival
Champion trainer won €2m event in 2024
MORE SPORT
Malachy Clerkin: Sport Ireland must avoid Rowing Ireland’s Oireachtas committee woes
Dáil hearings useful in holding sporting bodies’ feet to the fire, but they do not get to the nitty-gritty
Richard Nairn: How green are greenways?
The proposed Wicklow to Greystones Greenway route runs right along the edge of the ecologically sensitive coastal area known as the Murrough Wetlands
Leinster face tall task against Edinburgh without international contingent
Eleven of Leinster’s matchday 23 have fewer than 10 caps
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