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Ahead of tomorrow’s Allianz Football League Division 1 final between Dublin and Galway, hype is beginning to build. As the two standout teams from 2018 so far prepare to face off in Croke Park, both managers have shown their hands. After completing an unbeaten campaign, the Tribesmen have gone with the tried and tested, with Kevin Walsh keeping faith in …

Ireland are in Turkey this week ahead of their first game since the World Cup qualifier defeat at the hands of Denmark. The Boys in Green are set for a new look ahead of the campaign, with the likes of Declan Rice, Conor Hourihane and Sean Maguire primed for prominent roles in the coming years. Following the retirements of Daryl …

The Republic of Ireland face into their first game since the World Cup play-off defeat to Denmark in November, as they travel to Turkey for a friendly on Friday. The Boys in Green are set for a new look, as O’Neill has confirmed his finalised 25-man squad for the trip. In all, there are eight uncapped players in the travelling …

Italy’s start to the Six Nations has gone as most had expected, with heavy losses to England and Ireland. The Azzurri now head to Marseille on Friday to take on France, with both teams looking for their first win of the competition. Conor O’Shea has today named his side, with three changes from the team that lost in Dublin. Leonardo Ghiraldini …

Scotland host England in Murrayfield on Saturday evening, eager to get one over on the ‘Old Enemy’ after a run of losses which stretch back to 2008. The Scots suffered a humiliating defeat at Twickenham last year, as the Red Rose continued their Calcutta Cup domination. After a stuttering start to this campaign in Cardiff, the Scots found their feet with …

France take on Italy on Friday night in the Six Nations in Marseille, as Le Bleus chase their first win in this season’s tournament. Jacques Brunel has endured a tumultuous start to his reign. After an agonising loss to Ireland in the opening round, they fell to Scotland by six points in Murrayfield. However, it was the aftermath of their …

England head to Edinburgh this weekend as their Six Nations campaign gathers pace. After a facile win over Italy and a controversial triumph against Wales, they aim to continue their recent dominance against Scotland. The Red Rose are aiming for a third consecutive title, but face a tricky run-in with trips to Murrayfield and Stade de France before the visit …

Wales head to Dublin this weekend, aiming to get their Six Nations campaign back on track after a loss against England in Twickenham. Warren Gatland’s side picked up an opening-day win over Scotland despite a host of injuries, and a win over Ireland would propel them right back into the title conversation. The Welsh will be boosted even further this …

Wales rocketed themselves into the Six Nations title conversation with a bonus point win over Scotland at the weekend. Depleted by injuries, Warren Gatland’s side weren’t fancied by many last week. However, they blitzed the visiting Scots, and killed off the game early to secure a bonus point victory. However, the next two games will either make or break the …

The Munster Senior Hurling League rumbles on this weekend, as Clare and Cork meet in Ennis with the Banner looking to build on their win over Kerry last week. The management team of Gerry O’Connor and Donal Moloney saw their experimental team easily account for the Kingdom last week by 20 points, and this week have called back some more established …

Joe Schmidt must consider his options ahead of selecting the Ireland squad for the Six Nations.

Tonight, the RTÉ Sports Awards took place. Ireland’s greatest athletes, teams and managers were honoured with gongs. There was fierce competition in each category, and although there is always going to be debate after such decisions, there is no doubting the credentials of these winners. 1997 Snooker World Championships winner Ken Doherty was the latest inductee to the RTÉ Sports …

After digging deep for a hard-fought win at Sandy Park on Sunday, Leinster now welcome the Exeter Chiefs back to Dublin this weekend knowing that a win will go a long way to securing a quarter-final berth in the European Champions Cup. The Irish province sit pretty atop Pool 3, and will fancy their chances of trumping the Premiership champions on …

Ahead of the latest round of PRO14 action, the Irish provinces have named their teams for their respective clashes. The most notable calls are Leinster and Connacht giving debuts to Kiwis James Lowe and Pita Ahki respectively. Leinster are facing Treviso, and expect to pick up another win. Including Lowe’s start, Garry Ringrose is appearing for the first time this …

Ireland face Argentina for the first time since their 2015 World Cup defeat on Saturday, eager to get one over on their old rivals. The Pumas come to Dublin badly in need of a win. After 11 tests in 2017, they have managed to pick up only two wins, against Georgia and Italy. They come to Dublin to take on …

Following a successful 2017 November series to date, England are looking to finish it off with a win over Samoa on Saturday. The Red Rose have seen off Argentina and Australia so far this month, as Eddie Jones continues to work on building depth in his side. They have today issued a squad update ahead of their test with the Pacific Island nation, …

England are currently preparing for their opening November International against Argentina this weekend. The Red Rose are looking to get their season off to the best possible start in Twickenham, as Eddie Jones continues to search for the right combination of players which he will bring to the World Cup in 2019. Ahead of the clash with the Pumas, Jones …

With just one week to go until Ireland’s crucial World Cup play-off with Denmark, Martin O’Neill has been dealt a severe blow with the news that Sean Maguire is set to miss out. The former Cork City striker has made a remarkable start to life with Preston North End, immediately working himself into the side and finding the net with regularity. …