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'I need to take my career to the next stage and I feel really comfortable with that'
Tom O’Toole is keen to push on with Ulster and Ireland.
Yesterday
1st December 2023
Ireland secure scrappy win over Hungary to keep 100% Nations League record
A 65th-minute own goal saw Ireland win 1-0 at a freezing Tallaght Stadium.
Frawley back to 15, Connacht rotate, Munster march to Cork
Murray Kinsella and Seán Hussey chat about the big team news ahead of Round 7 of the URC.
Steven Kitshoff makes Kingspan debut as Ulster face Edinburgh
Dan McFarland’s squad weakened by absence of Henderson, Marshall, Flannery and Herring.
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This week
26th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
'Crowley was excellent and for me, he's the man to replace Johnny'
Bernard Jackman was impressed with Ciarán Frawley but feels Jack Crowley is Ireland’s next out-half.
Manchester United claim biggest win of season amid Everton rancour
The 3-0 victory at Goodison Park was inspired by a sensational Alejandro Garnacho overhead kick.
Former England manager Terry Venables dies, aged 80
“We are totally devastated by the loss of a wonderful husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday after a long illness,” read a family statement.
Irish star smiles through 'sore jaw and a fat lip' with Grand Final spot
Tipperary’s Niamh Martin helped North Melbourne set up a clash with Brisbane in next week’s NAB AFLW showpiece.
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Katie Taylor avenges defeat to Chantelle Cameron to become two-weight undisputed champion
In another female fight for the ages, Taylor turned back the clock and relieved Cameron of her 140-pound titles.
Last week
19th November 2023 - 2nd December 2023
Larmour try proves decisive as Leinster edge Munster at Aviva Stadium
Tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Dan Sheehan and Jordan Larmour saw Leinster over the line in Dublin.
Erling Haaland makes history before Alexander-Arnold earns Liverpool a point
It finished 1-1 at the Etihad Stadium.
O'Dwyer helps Brisbane to another AFLW final
The Tipperary native starred as her side made their fifth decider in eight years.
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'I don’t know why, after the Bulls game when we won, I started crying for some reason'
Ulster’s James Hume has had ‘personal stuff’ to deal with but feels his mentality ‘has changed for the better’.
Munster-Leinster preview and Ulster and Connacht seek to build on positive results
Murray Kinsella and Ciarán Kennedy look ahead to the weekend’s action.
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Oscar Pistorius to be released from jail after almost 10 years for murder of Reeva Steenkamp
The 37-year-old runner was convicted of murdering his girlfriend at his home in South Africa.
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Eddie Hearn 'does not believe' Conor McGregor will attend Katie Taylor fight
Promoter does not think riots in Dublin last night will affect world title fight.
'My commitment to Irish football remains resolute' - departing manager Stephen Kenny
The FAI has announced that Kenny’s contract will not be renewed.
Stephen Kenny's reign as Ireland manager ends as FAI decide not to renew contract
Dubliner’s departure comes following disappointing Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
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'Joe Schmidt would be an intriguing appointment for the Wallabies'
Ex-Ireland and Melbourne Rebels analyst Eoin Toolan believes Schmidt would be a good fit.
Ireland draw with New Zealand on night of long goodbye for Stephen Kenny
Ireland were held after Adam Idah opened the scoring, as James McClean made his final appearance for Ireland.
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'If Munster could beat them twice in a row, that's a serious achievement'
Leinster will be out for revenge at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.
Fifth member of 1995 World Cup winning Springboks side passes away
Second-row Hannes Strydom in a fatal car accident near Pretoria, former club confirms.
Athlone Town crowned Women's FAI Cup champions for first time after shootout win over Shels
Ciarán Kilduff’s penalty shootout specialists reigned supreme at Tallaght Stadium.
Roscommon and Kildare champions book provincial final spots as Cushendall rally in Ulster battle
There was plenty of action around the country in the club championships.
Mahony fires 0-11 as Ballygunner hold off Na Piarsaigh rally in Munster semi-final
Clare’s Clonlara await in the final.
Shane Lowry finishes in tie for 18th as Hojgaard clinches DP World Tour Championship
Rory McIlroy finished on 10-under while Tom McKibbin was three shots further back.
Last month
November 2023
Ireland outclassed in Amsterdam and end miserable Euros campaign with another loss
Wout Weghorst’s goal settled the contest in the Johan Cruyff Arena.
Munster made to dig deep to overcome Stormers
First-half try from Edwin Edogbo proves crucial at Thomond Park.
Tenacious Connacht grind out statement victory against Sharks
Western province hold on for one-point win in Durban.
McIlroy hits third-round 65 to stay in the mix in Dubai as Wallace hits 12 birdies
Tom McKibbin is on seven-under heading into the final day while Shane Lowry is one shot further back.
'It's been a tough road for Marty' - Ulster's Moore stars after 11-month layoff with knee issue
The tighthead made a huge impact in his province’s come-from-behind victory against the Lions.
Champions Dublin win five football All-Stars with finalists Kerry picking up four
Derry pick up four first-time awards, with one each from Roscommon and Monaghan making the team.
David Clifford and Aaron Gillane win 2023 GAA player of the year awards
Clare’s Mark Rodgers and Derry’s Ethan Doherty collected the Young Player of the Year awards.
Ireland dealt Ogbene blow but given Ferguson boost ahead of Dutch clash
Ireland’s Euro 2024 qualifying campaign ends in Amsterdam tomorrow night.
A big step for Sam Prendergast, and what makes an Ireland wing
Murray Kinsella joins Gavan Casey to look ahead to the provinces’ URC fixtures this weekend.
FAI CEO Jonathan Hill 'apologises unreservedly' to staff over pay revelations
State funding to the FAI has been suspended, after it emerged the FAI overpaid their CEO to the tune of €20,000 in 2022.
Everton deducted 10 points for breach of Premier League financial rules
The club issued a statement confirming their intention to appeal against the sanction.