Sports psychologist describes unexpected start to fruitful work relationship with rugby star
Athletes who fell out at the 1984 Olympics had a lot more in common than they thought
Anna Caplice and Nichola Fryday to make their international debuts in the pack
Achievement of our rugby heroes created a feelgood factor for Irish all over the world
Player of the year targets another All-Ireland triumph after an outstanding 2016
National marathon title win in Dublin a big surprise for Co Down mother-of-four
Watching racehorses training always adds extra little bit of energy to the morning run
Ireland star prepares for World Cup qualifiers while plying trade in Australia’s top flight
The Limerick Grand Slam winner has moved into a role officiating the game
I can fully understand what it is that draws so many people to the 26-mile run
She only took up running at age 40 but has now completed an amazing 425 marathons
Love of sport for its purity, natural ability and talent in athletes is being diminished
Disgraced cyclist’s visit to Dublin for a ‘fireside chat’ in RDS should be interesting
The 35-year-old Dubliner conquered amateur ranks as a late starter before turning pro
It’s not about the race or the time any more. It’s about finding the energy to compete
‘Ais the Bash’ has long been dedicated to MMA but is fully aware of the dangers
Sparta Prague send two players to train with women’s team and be ambassadors
Some say women will never be free until boyfriends and hubbies are also paraded
Australian Rules football grips the nation like Gaelic football final does in Ireland
Mulcahy won 10 All-Ireland football titles before inter-county retirement in April
Minority sports spend their time pushing against the consensus and then this happens
The performances of Thomas Barr in Rio – and the Mayo team at Croke Park – have shown again that athletes can sometimes rise to the occasion in unlikely circumstances
Lynch and Claire Lambe finished sixth in their sculls event but were thrilled to make the final
It was my first ever triathlon and there was no pressure. Or so I kept telling myself
A new baby, a new house. Oh and there’s the Paralympics to present on RTÉ, too
The sailor’s public recognition levels have soared, but the silver medallist keeps on an even keel
Can Cork beat Kilkenny in the All-Ireland camogie final and top Dublin’s record?
The top defender says the team is ready to face their old enemy, Cork, in the All- Ireland senior semi-final
Everyone assumes the run is my strong point, but nothing could be further from the truth
Women’s football GAA star may quit after Mayo beaten by Dublin in All-Ireland semi-final
Free-scoring full forward lands free from acute angle to secure All-Ireland final slot
Intermediate semi-final proves to be a dramatic encounter
Ignoring pain is a characteristic shared by many highly motivated athletes
Deputy head of television sport says event should never have been held in Rio
The Games have begun but it’s hard to predict exactly how well our athletes will fare
Olympic gold medallist has not had to deal with same level of attention in build up to Rio
Swimmer’s success was so out of the ordinary it was impossible to go unnoticed
Michael Ryan, Joe Higgins and John O’Leary reflect on their own managerial experience
Going to Stade Louis II with a different perspective from competitive days
Paralympics Ireland’s appointee is one of a kind in martial arts
Not letting disabilities getting in the way of competing at the highest level in table tennis
European Championship 1,500m medal can prove the perfect confidence boost
It’s the mark of a great champion to be able to make a decision and put themselves first
Meath steeplechaser wants to give it best shot before knuckling down career in medicine
All-Ireland football winner returns to natural habitat having spent time on pundit’s couch
‘These are the girls who have seen me through probably the worst times of my life and it was lovely coming back’
European Athletics Championships in Amsterdam a great place to start
For handcyclist Ciara Staunton, taking part isn’t enough, she wants to win
I’m hoping for similarly positive performances from our athletes in Amsterdam
Former All-Ireland medal winner now managing Orchard County’s women’s team
With Olympics on horizon, the Court of Arbitration for Sport has thrown spanner in works
No longer boxing shadows in the shadows as frustration leads to ambition
Great chance to see likes of Leona Maguire and world No 1 amateur Hannah O’Sullivan play
Former hockey international launched sportswomen.ie to cater for women’s sports
Race doesn’t encourage greatness such is the reduction in qualification standards
The air of negativity created by selection issues has been quite unseemly
Old attitudes die hard as young trainees target breakthrough in horse racing
Wexford Youths captain delighted to seal the treble with National League title victory
Two ridiculous decisions show how much work the IAAF has to do to rebuild trust
‘Athletics is not about dopers. It’s about being the best you can be’
Irish Open director talks about life as a woman on tour
Olympic qualification and medals on the line as eight Irish boxers compete in Astana
‘We’re trying to outdo the Kearneys! We need to take them on in a challenge’
She has been on Cork panel since 2006 and despite a bulging medal haul remains as hungry for success as ever
Visit to see Ger Hartmann while in Ireland has changed my shopping list
The Cork woman has already created one shock and could cause another at the World Championships
Dedicated London Irish girl first female gymnast to represent Ireland at the Games
Ephie Fitzgerald’s side grind it out against Mayo to take fourth successive league title
Being able to pace yourself in training and in races is a skill we all should learn
Mona McSharry is focused on training, but the teenager also leads a normal life
One of the greatest marathons in the world got the exciting finishes it deserves this year
The two finest women handball players in the world go head to head at the Irish Nationals
‘The league is exposing a wider group of players to better hockey,’ says ex-Ireland goalkeeper
Terrifying illness struck the then 20-year-old Dublin goalkeeper out of the blue
Kerry were seven points up at the break in semi-final before Staunton inspired Mayo
Ten-time All-Ireland winner Valerie Mulcahy’s revelations a real eye-opener
Former U-19 Ireland captain is slowly getting her life back following her serious illness
Sports can be a life saver, thanks to the kindness of good team-mates
Donegal star a huge factor in the success of her college, club Termon and county
The world champion and UCC student from Bantry has the Olympics in her sights
London-Irish girl is first Irish female gymnast to ever secure Olympic qualification
It becomes ingrained in your brain when you spend so much time racing
London-Irish girl the first Irish female gymnast to have a shot at Olympic qualification
Athlete fit and healthy again after suffering some dark times mentally since London 2012
Ireland hockey stalwart is third Irish woman to reach double century
Victory means Spain sit top of Group Two, while Ireland remain third with six points
Australian-born competitor wears her scars like badges of honour
The benefits of non-competitive running can be enjoyed purely for their own sake
Kerry woman has achieved her childhood goals and is now eyeing U-19 Euros
Limerick woman has not let the negative opinion of others detract from her passion
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