Amateur sport concussions ‘not linked’ to greater long-term risks of cognitive decline, major study finds
Playing sport may have ‘protective’ effect on the brain, although findings do not apply to concussions in professional sport, say researchers
Rugby
Leinster take crushing win over Munster to retain Interprovincial title
Leah Tarpey claimed two tries for Leinster on her way to being named player of the match at Kingspan Stadium
Springboks leave it late before edging All Blacks
South Africa’s Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu was the difference, contributing 16 points for the home side
Church agrees to dialogue with rugby club in Foxrock playing fields row
Breakthrough follows vote by Geraldines P Moran GAA members ‘comprehensively’ backing million euro purchase of five-acre site
Church withdraws access to playing fields as row with rugby club deepens
Geraldines P Moran GAA Club has said it is to pay €1 million for the five-acre Cornelscourt, south Dublin site at the centre of tensions
Legal doubt over intended €1m sale of Foxrock playing fields to GAA club
Legal advice obtained by rugby club that uses ground says parish cannot proceed with sale to GAA club
GAA club pays €1m for five-acre Foxrock playing fields
Rugby club that shares splaying facilities has objected to agreement for site purchase from Catholic church
Springboks welcome back experienced cohort ahead of home Tests against New Zealand
Return of experienced quintet including prop Steven Kitshoff and number eight Jasper Wiese a boost for South Africa while RG Snyman also likely to be fit for Johannesburg clash against New Zealand
Champions Cup and Challenge Cup to be shown on Premier Sports in Ireland and UK
Premier Sports planning to create a dedicated rugby union channel as it increases coverage of the sport having won rights to show Champions Cup and Challenge Cup until 2027
Foxrock church accuses rugby club of undermining sale of land to GAA club
Letter at Masses in Foxrock parish says rugby club has ‘clearly shown that they have no interest in engaging with the parish’
Ciarán McCarthy was left paraplegic after playing for his local rugby club. He resolved not to become ‘a bitter auld bollocks’
More than 22 years on from the life-changing incident, McCarthy’s belief in a breakthrough is undiminished
Croke Park to host Leinster v Munster URC clash in October
The provinces will meet at GAA HQ in the fourth round of the United Rugby Championship
It’ll take an extraordinary performance for Ireland to win South Africa. Anything less won’t suffice
Ireland have only won one Test on South African soil. The odds are against them in Pretoria
Matt Williams: French Top 14 fast becoming what English Premier League is to soccer
If a solution is not soon found to create a feasible global club calendar, Australian rugby may soon face an era of irreversible decline
Your work questions answered: Is an employer liable for a sports injury if they sponsor an employee team’s kit?
A business’s office manager got advice that because the company had sponsored its employees’ sports gear for a separate rugby league, it is liable for any expenses incurred by a worker injured playing the sport. Could this be true?
Matt Williams: Developing powerful mental strength key to becoming a champion
Matt Williams: The young player asked ‘what do i have to do to become a champion’. The answer is more complex than perhaps he could grasp
National Lottery plans to move its HQ to new location
Funeral for legendary actors’ agent; CRH chief’s home renovations troubles; Phil Hogan joins Irish lobbying register; a financial blow for the IRFU, and a tough job at RTÉ
A rugby match where 30 forwards take to the pitch is not a good thing for the game
The 6-2 split has become normalised with forward power from the bench winning over coaches
Bank of Ireland signs €15m sponsorship deal with Irish rugby provinces
Deal means lender will sponsor Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster rugby out to 2028
World Rugby reveals radical plans to speed up sport and broaden its appeal
World Rugby considering reducing tackle height at elite level and introducing a trial of the 20-minute red card
Compensation for terrorists simply wrong, says former Irish rugby international
Treating bomber’s family the same as victim’s families ignores hatred passed down for generations - Trevor Ringland
‘The match was spoiled by drunken posh boys in and out of the bar’: Readers share their views on Six Nations atmosphere at Aviva
We asked readers for suggestions on how to improve the vibe inside the stadium during matches
Andrew Trimble tackles the nuance and complexity of identities
The former Irish winger’s documentary, For Ulster and for Ireland, illustrates how it is possible to acknowledge differences without rancour
The Counter Ruck: Italian demolition job with Gerry Thornley and John O’Sullivan
The Counter Ruck podcast: Jack Crowley and James Lowe impress but standard across Six Nations so far has been disappointing
‘Stunned. Shaken. Reversed’: French media react to Ireland’s record win in Marseille
Victory over France on Friday was Ireland’s biggest Six Nations win on French soil
France 17 Ireland 38 (FT) - as it happened
Follow the action from the Stade Velodrome as Ireland begin their Grand Slam defence with a daunting task in Marseille
Catherine Martin plans to designate 14 new sporting events ‘free to air’, including Six Nations rugby
Minister for Arts, Sports and Media also wants to make All Ireland football and hurling quarter and semi-finals free to air
Mary Hannigan: Bundee Aki promises there’s more to come after picking up rugby writers’ award
Nichola Fryday has no regrets about retirement; Andrew Porter ready for his close-up; and Beckenbauer’s time with New York Cosmos
Matt Williams: New tackle line could radically change how rugby is played
World Rugby’s curious lack of action appears to have forced individual national bodies to act, with what has been until now great haste and little thought
What our experts got right and wrong in sporting predictions for 2023
Based on past experience, we IT sportswriters should probably offer advance apologies to all those we have predicted to have a mighty 2024
Sports Review 2023: Unforgettable fare in Paris as Ireland claim Springboks’ scalp
Sports Review 2023; A great atmosphere, a huge Irish crowd and a magnificent contest made for a truly memorable rugby occasion as Ireland defeated world champions South Africa
Story of rugby in Leinster is one of class, gender, politics and identity
Considering its origins, rugby has come a long way in terms of both playing and spectator interest
Munster’s form should ensure winning start against tournament newbies Bayonne
There are six changes to the starting side that beat Glasgow, with three academy players in the squad
Ulster’s patchy form may prove too big an obstacle to overcome against Bath
Johann van Graan’s Bath side sits second in the Premiership ahead of Ulster’s trip to the west country
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