
How high tackle sanctions could impact on Six Nations
- International
- January 30, 2017, 07:40
Penalties for reckless or accidental hits have increased since guideline was introduced

The great American stadium: High cost, short lifespan
- Sport
- May 24, 2016, 18:56
After just 20 years of service, some American venues are already considered obsolete

Andy McGeady: European Tour hitch wagon to Daily Fantasy Sports
- Golf
- May 18, 2016, 12:08
European Tour goes where PGA Tour perhaps surprisingly has not

Empty seats show Champions Cup still in search of identity
- Sport
- April 26, 2016, 22:30
The New tournament was supposed to rescue the European game. So where is everyone?

Solving the pitcher’s elbow – baseball’s epidemic of injuries
- Sport
- April 19, 2016, 22:30
A quarter of MLB pitchers have had surgery to repair elbow ligaments

Time for World Rugby to put some order on disciplinary code
- International
- March 30, 2016, 07:00
The decision by French authorities to lift a 15-week European ban demands attention

Number crunchers are able to cast their net far and wide
- Sport
- March 22, 2016, 21:00
An analyst’s scientific skills are transferable across a variety of sporting disciplines

Numbers Game: Sloan Sports Conference needs to refocus
- Sport
- March 16, 2016, 05:06
Despite recent ‘Moneyball’ reunion, analytics behemoth perhaps needs reshaping

Trying to figure out how data can work on the pitch
- Sport
- March 8, 2016, 12:08
Putting figures and young statistical turks together is a good thing

Andy McGeady: Referees finally decide to give Lydiate’s dubious ‘tackle’ the chop
- Sport
- March 1, 2016, 22:30
This recent officiating ‘fashion’ should evolve into a permanent style

Piling in to ruck data for the Six Nations
- International
- February 23, 2016, 22:00
Championship ruck data throws up interesting moves but the technology has a way to go

Andy McGeady: Reduce toleration for a ‘hit’ that ignores the ball
- Sport
- February 16, 2016, 22:30
Sometimes being ‘committed to the tackle’ is a concept that covers a multitude of sins

Andy McGeady: Leicester fairytale backed by place in Football Money League
- English Soccer
- February 9, 2016, 22:30
Premier League title success could well bring problems as broadcast deal creeps in to view

Andy McGeady: Time to look at rehab for brain injuries
- Sport
- February 3, 2016, 22:30
Recovery is an aspect which is currently missing from return to play protocols

Six Nations: Origin of 51 per cent of World Cup 2015 tries proved to be lineout possession
- International
- February 3, 2016, 12:00
Toner ready to step up to the task of leading Ireland’s lineout strategy

Andy McGeady: Clermont’s lack of preparation is a warning
- Sport
- January 26, 2016, 22:30
Seasons are rarely defined by one event, but all those small moments will add up

Andy McGeady: Referees need firm protection on the field of play
- Rugby
- January 19, 2016, 22:30
The case of Viktor Kolelishvili shows the importance of upholding the rules

Andy McGeady: Fifa finally get something right with Ballon d’Or ballot
- Sport
- January 12, 2016, 22:47
Open ballot and an evenly split electorate pool helps transparency

Ireland captaincy debate: leader will always need his officer corps
- Rugby
- January 5, 2016, 22:30
Leadership not single job and Schmidt will know players who can fulfill necessary roles

Rugby World Cup report affords insight into changing game
- Rugby
- December 30, 2015, 22:30
Hard data from tournament reveals Tier Two countries are closing gap on elite sides

Leinster should look to Ringrose as Te’o decides to move on
- Rugby
- December 22, 2015, 22:01
Leinster should see what they really have in the young man already in blue

Andy McGeady: Fantasy becomes reality in India but runs into trouble in US
- Other Sports
- December 15, 2015, 22:30
Fantasy sports firms in crosshairs of New York attorney general

Andy McGeady: Luck of the draw will play little part in Euro 2016
- Sport
- December 8, 2015, 22:30
Hosts France have an immediate advantage due to the tournament’s 24-team structure

Numbers Game: Change brings difficulties to player analysis
- Sport
- December 1, 2015, 22:30
Due to rule changes in soccer it can be difficult to compare player performances

Andy McGeady: Different versions of ‘Moneyball’ finding way into football boardrooms
- Sport
- November 24, 2015, 22:30
Those who keep an eye on numbers are having increasing influence of strategy

Rugby’s new era of performance analysis brings sport to new level
- Sport
- November 18, 2015, 01:03
Collecting data not enough – knowing how to present it to players is key step

If you weren’t confused before about the Champions Cup . . . you will be now
- International
- November 10, 2015, 22:30
Winding road to a home semi-final involves a number of rather confusing permutations

A good run, Grantland? It was wonderful while it lasted
- Sport
- November 3, 2015, 22:30
Closure of ESPN website leaves void in world of online sports writing

Andy McGeady: Feast of free-flowing rugby in store if stars can shine
- International
- October 27, 2015, 22:30
Rugby World Cup final: All Blacks might just have enough in tank to defeat Australia

Andy McGeady: Joubert’s big mistake was running off pitch
- Sport
- October 20, 2015, 22:30
South African referee should have faced up to irate Scots after his poor crucial call

Ireland’s breakdown strategy faces ultimate stress test
- Sport
- October 13, 2015, 22:30
Joe Schmidt game demands quick ruck ball but his key operatives have been ruled out

IRFU have to hedge their bets – in case Ireland win World Cup
- International
- October 6, 2015, 22:30
If Ireland were to win it all, each of the 31 squad members would get a €100k bonus

Andy McGeady: Scales of justice tilted towards rugby aristocrats
- International
- September 29, 2015, 22:00
Kind of teams being punished for indiscipline much more likely to be down pecking order

Andy McGeady: No rest for weary Tier Two nations
- International
- September 22, 2015, 22:30
Chance to level the playing field through fairer scheduling is being missed

Andy McGeady: Data on concussion will help to protect rugby players
- Rugby
- September 15, 2015, 22:45
More awareness about the impact of sport’s invisible injury is vital for player welfare

RWC 15: A history of the World Cup match ball
- International
- September 10, 2015, 16:00
A look at the balls used from the Mitre Multiplex through to Gilbert’s Match XV

Numbers game: ranking systems - it's complicated
- Sport
- September 8, 2015, 22:30
Confusing as they may be ignore rankings at your peril –they can have a major impact

Michael Cheika playing risky game by bringing only two hookers
- Sport
- August 26, 2015, 22:30
Schmidt could bring extra forward if he trusts Madigan to fill in at scrumhalf

Andy McGeady: Time on Cullen’s side but the time for Leinster might be now
- Sport
- August 4, 2015, 22:30
He may be only 37 but the ex-Leinster secondrow has always been a natural leader

Andy McGeady: When an encounter becomes a collision
- Sport
- July 28, 2015, 10:30
Physically taking it to over-zealous fans is a risky business for professional athletes

Sports Analysis: Providing equal access to relevant data could help level GAA playing field
- Gaelic Games
- July 21, 2015, 22:30
It’s time to end the secrecy and pool players’ statistics for good of the game

Sports Analysis: Creating space the name of the game
- Sport
- July 14, 2015, 22:30
Like top musicians, great sportsmen know the score when it comes to that key area

Andy McGeady: spy stories from the frontline and the backroom
- Sport
- July 7, 2015, 22:30
Various not-so-sporting methods have been employed to smooth a path to victory

Andy McGeady: Ageless Gatlin neither a mouse nor a slouch
- Other Sports
- June 30, 2015, 22:30
Advances in training mean more athletes will extend peak years, like Gatlin has done

Andy McGeady: Concussion debate needs media to generate awareness
- Other Sports
- June 23, 2015, 22:30
Playing of sport should be encouraged but so should an understanding of potential risks

Andy McGeady: Top 14 final cut proves galling for Clermont
- Rugby
- June 16, 2015, 22:30
Referee Gauzere’s error denies them their last tilt at glory after Stade’s late penalty

Versatile players can be potent secret weapons in a coach’s arsenal
- Other Sports
- June 9, 2015, 22:30
It is often the unconventional that can give a player or team that all-important edge

Andy McGeady: Disciplinary measures must be applied in a consistent manner
- Rugby
- June 3, 2015, 01:00
Dylan Hartley is an easy target and will miss the World Cup but Yoann Huget has got off lightly

Main test for Irish golf finding new members not the next McIlroy
- Golf
- May 26, 2015, 22:30
More than 50,000 golfers have failed to renew memberships in Ireland and UK since 2014

Andy McGeady: Warning - contains data, use carefully
- Other Sports
- May 19, 2015, 22:30
Statistics provide great insight but can be dangerous in the wrong hands

Rugby analysis: ‘Dangerous’ soccer studs creeping into game
- Rugby
- May 13, 2015, 05:28
Jamie Cudmore’s eye-catching boots are legal but the same cannot be said for some of those now being worn

Salary cap allegations have potential to damage credibility of English game
- Rugby
- May 6, 2015, 05:42
A return to distrust and ill-feeling of past is something no one wants to see

Fantasy sport an increasingly real business success
- Sport
- April 29, 2015, 03:00
But can European operators emulate the successful American model

Leinster need try-fests to have any chance in the Pro12
- Rugby
- April 22, 2015, 04:00
The champions’ exertions in Marseilles won’t help them overcome the odds

Leinster are almost Ireland in disguise – except for Sexton, Murray and victories
- European Cup
- April 15, 2015, 01:00
Province could find themselves in Europe’s pool of death next season

Statistics don’t lie – the long game is golf’s kingmaker
- Golf
- April 8, 2015, 01:00
ShotLink offers statistics fiends a chance to examine real-life datasets

How Ireland have closed the gap on the superpowers of world rugby
- Rugby
- April 1, 2015, 05:14
Schmidt’s men boast a level of mutual understanding that is helping them outperform rivals

Staying grounded key to Irish success in more ways than one
- International
- March 25, 2015, 04:00
This is a low-risk efficient Irish team based on fantastic kicking and excellent rucking

Rating place-kicking success needs context
- International
- March 18, 2015, 04:00
Andy McGeady: The two factors with a significant impact on the probability of kick success are distance and angle

Paul O’Connell: By any measure, one of the great locks
- International
- March 11, 2015, 05:45
Ireland captain set to reach 100 cap milestone against Wales in Six Nations this weekend

Sloan Sports Analytics Conference shows influence of statistics on US sport
- Gaelic Games
- March 4, 2015, 05:45
European soccer conspicuous by its absence from Boston ‘revival meeting’

Andy McGeady: Why is a clearout treated differently to a tackle?
- International
- February 25, 2015, 01:00
No-arm charges at rucks are just as dangerous as the highlighted tackles

Enjoy Ireland’s winning streak while it lasts
- International
- February 18, 2015, 06:00
Long runs of consecutive wins have historically been hard to earn

Six Nations broadcasting battleground bound to heat up
- International
- February 11, 2015, 01:00
Rugby unions must balance the need to generate cash with serving public needs

How big has become beautiful in modern rugby
- International
- February 7, 2015, 01:03
Robbie Henshaw is heavier than the average forward from the 1985 Irish team

Six Nations 2015: Dark arts in dark places
- International
- February 4, 2015, 13:00
Arriving quickly to the breakdown is the unglamorous and unseen work that can decide the outcome of a match, writes Andy McGeady

Technology’s growing influence in the game
- Rugby
- January 29, 2014, 15:00
To gain an edge on and off the pitch, in training, playing and even sleeping, all manner of equipment is being used

Size not everything as All Blacks show their strength
- International
- November 6, 2013, 13:36
New Zealand by no means the biggest side in world rugby but that doesn’t stop them winning