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Discussions are underway to expand Liverpool’s Anfield Road Stand with the club also teasing the possibility of hosting a GAA match at the iconic stadium. The Premier League leaders plan to add around 7,000 seats to the stand bringing the total capacity of the stadium to over 61,000. No date is set as of yet as it is still at …

TG4 have announced their schedule of Gaelic Games for the next month with the TG4 All Ireland Ladies Football Finals, and the hurling and football club championships. Next Sunday sees live coverage of the All-Ireland Ladies Football Finals from Croke Park. From there, TG4’s weekly flagship programme GAA BEO will continue to provide live coverage each weekend up to mid-December and it …

The 2018 Championship will see major changes, with the introduction of Super 8s, and the fact that the entire schedule is being condensed. The GAA have made efforts to aid clubs by leaving the entire month of April free of intercounty action, and informing counties that the club must have full access to players for that month. Writing in his final annual …

In the preeminent sports movie of a generation, Any Given Sunday, Al Pacino gives what is simply known as the ‘Inches Speech’. He croaks: “You know when you get old in life, things get taken from you. But, you only learn that when you start losing stuff. You find out that life is just a game of inches. So is …

A Laois hurler may have scored one of the most obscure points ever witnessed on Saturday.  Clough-Ballacolla were taking on Abbeyleix in the Laois Senior Hurling Championship for a place in the county final, but the game was overshadowed by one moment of superb improvisation this semi-final will undoubtedly be remembered for. With Clough-Ballacolla running away with the game in the dying …

Mickey Harte is to stay on as Tyrone boss for the next three years it has been revealed on Tuesday night.  The Errigal Ciarán club man will now stay on after speculation around his future at the helm following Tyrone’s exit from this year’s championship. Big vote of confidence. Mickey Harte will continue to manage Tyrone for next 3 years. Big statement. pic.twitter.com/vGIObE1euT …

Waterford defender Conor Gleeson has failed in his first attempt to be cleared for the All-Ireland final. Gleeson’s case was dismissed by the Central Hearings Committee on Monday night. Once again, a Waterford hurler has unsuccessfully appealed a sending off as this time Conor Gleeson’s case was dismissed. Hearing 3 of 3, Conor Gleeson: pic.twitter.com/CXVvs0xxTE — The GAA (@officialgaa) August …

Following last weekend’s thriller, much will be expected of this Sunday’s clash between Cork and Waterford. The renaissance continues for the Rebels, having claimed a first Munster title since 2014, their focus now turns on regaining the Liam MacCarthy Cup. After encountering a road block in Munster, Waterford have got back behind the wheel and now find themselves just 70-odd …

Say what you might about Waterford – one thing that cannot be denied about the county is their ability to produce players of the highest calibre year in, year out. The Déise take on Cork on Sunday in what is a crucial game for Derek McGrath’s men as they bid to bring the Liam MacCarthy Cup home for the first …

Kilkenny hurling legend Jackie Tyrrell has identified Tipperary’s defence as their biggest weakness.  The 35-year-old won nine All-Irelands and claimed four All-Star awards during his inter-county career and is universally recognised as one of the toughest defenders of all time so it’s safe to say he knows a thing or two about defending. Writing in The Irish Times, Tyrrell claims that Tipperary’s …

To date, 2017 has been an incredible year for Cork hurling. They’ve already collected silverware in Munster, beating Tipperary, Waterford and Clare along the way and the Rebels can now dare to dream of All-Ireland glory.  Under Kieran Kingston, Cork have a new-look starting XV. Although they are young, athletic and quick, arguably their best overall trait is their skill and, …

Clare hurler Aaron Cunningham has expressed his disappointment over the Clare support at Sunday’s Munster final.   The Banner were vastly outnumbered by Cork supporters in what was their first Munster final in nine years. The Cork bandwagon has been rolling like never before over the past few weeks and the Rebel supporters played a huge part in selling out Semple …

Joe Canning is arguably one of the most talented hurlers we have ever seen, or ever will see. For years, Joe has produced a highlight reel of jaw-dropping moments. One moment may just stand out above the rest, however. Since bursting onto the scene as a teenager back in 2008, we have been simply in awe of this man. Originally …

A test for the true GAA nut. Some of these are easy, but unless you’re a true fan you won’t be able to do better than 13/17 here. Impress us.

The GAA train of thought regarding nutrition is still very much old-school. With pre-season campaigns starting earlier and earlier, as physical training begins to entail so much more than just ‘a few laps’ and ‘sprints to the 45’ and as amateur athletes are expected to perform at professional levels, even on the club scene, we examine the existing views around nutrition in …

Cork and Waterford square off for a Munster final spot on Sunday. Ahead of the fixture, The Sunday Game have been on fire with two epic promos, the first of which was released on Friday night. However, Ireland’s national broadcaster has now gone one step further with a Breaking Bad-inspired effort. Cork and Waterford have produced some of the greatest …

When the Waterford side is named on Friday night, Stephen Bennett is one name most Déise followers will be looking out for. Bennett’s return to inter-county hurling hasn’t been easy. The entire country has been informed of younger brother Shane’s ability by this stage. Stephen, however, hasn’t fully had the chance to display his talents to this point. Stephen has long …

The GAA have announced their proposals for the restructuring of the All-Ireland Hurling Championships at minor, under-21 and senior levels. Talks of reform have been rife ever since the introduction of the ‘Super 8’ to the All-Ireland Football Championship. Hurling supporters and analysts have been calling for change and now the GAA have answered. The association is set to trial …