Mayo can survive tricky provincial route

Updated: Thursday, 09 May 2013 10:36 | Comments Mayo are the holders of the Nestor Cup and favourites again this year Video By James McMahon After their run to the All-Ireland final last year, all eyes are on Mayo out west as they bid to make...

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Ulster make four changes for semi-final

Updated: Thursday, 09 May 2013 14:53 | Comments Dan Tuohy is back in the Ulster side for the clash with Scarlets Ulster head coach Mark Anscombe has made four changes and one positional switch to the team that defeated Cardiff last weekend, for...

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Khan targets Mayweather fight

Updated: Thursday, 09 May 2013 15:09 | Comments Amir Khan's has two wins in his last two fights Amir Khan has set his sights on a showdown with Floyd Mayweather and would be happy to delay re-matches with Danny Garcia and Lamont Peterson in order...

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O'Brien rules again in Chester Vase

Updated: Thursday, 09 May 2013 15:29 | Comments Ruler Of The World saw off his rivals with ease Aidan O'Brien's Ruler Of The World ran out a wide-margin winner of the MBNA Chester Vase in the hands of Ryan Moore. The master of Ballydoyle had saddled...

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Moyes is confirmed as United manager

Updated: Thursday, 09 May 2013 16:16 | Comments Daivd Moyes will take over on 1 July Manchester United have confirmed David Moyes as their new manager. The 50-year-old has signed a six-year-contract with the Old Trafford outfit and will join officially...

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Heineken Cup cash boost for Dublin

Updated: Thursday, 09 May 2013 16:26 | Comments Dublin is set to stage the showpiece club final for the third time Dublin Chamber of Commerce have estimated a direct economic dividend to the capital of €21 million based on the overseas visitors...

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London rivals are keen on McCarthy

Updated: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:22 | Comments James McCarthy has certainly made his mark at the DW Stadium since he arrived back there from a loan spell in January 2010 Republic of Ireland International James McCarthy is being connected with a...

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'Rocket' undecided over title defence

Updated: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 11:36 | Comments Ronnoe O'Sullivan became the first player since Stephen Hendry in 1996 to win back-to-back World titles Ronnie O'Sullivan landed his fifth Betfair World Championship title on Monday and hinted he could...

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Cooper faces lengthy spell off the track

Updated: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:08 | Comments Bryan Cooper faces a summer of inactivity Bryan Cooper is set for a lengthy spell on the sidelines after it was confirmed the jockey broke his leg in a fall at Down Royal on Monday. One of the emerging...

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Martin Carney: A manager's life

Updated: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 14:12 | Comments What fate awaits Jim McGuinness and Kieran McGeeney this summer? by Martin Carney Uneasy lies the head that... These are the hardest weeks of the year for an inter-county manager. It's the waiting....

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Feature: The European Lions concept

Updated: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 15:09 | Comments Is it time the Lions represented all of Europe, not just Britain and Ireland? By Tadhg Peavoy The idea has been floated of late that it is time to adapt the British and Irish Lions to become a continent-spanning...

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Al Zarooni appeals against eight-year ban

Updated: Tuesday, 07 May 2013 16:51 | Comments Mahmood Al Zarooni has appealed against his eight-year ban The British Horseracing Authority said Mahmood Al Zarooni has lodged an appeal against the severity of an eight-year suspension from training....

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Williams named PRO12 Player of the Year

Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013 12:11 | Comments Nick Williams is the RaboDirect PRO12 Players' Player of the Year Ulster's Nick Williams has been named RaboDirect PRO12 Players' Player of the Year, with team-mate Luke Marshall scooping the Young Player...

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O'Connor named new Leinster head coach

Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013 13:47 | Comments Matt O'Connor will commence his role as Leinster head coach on 1 July Matt O'Connor has been appointed head coach of Leinster Rugby on a three-year deal. The son of a former Australian rugby league...

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Brailsford backing for Froome in Le Tour

Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013 14:18 | Comments Chris Froome has been given the nod as Sky's team leader for Le Tour de France Chris Froome will lead Team Sky's charge at this year's Tour de France, team principal Dave Brailsford reiterated today....

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Fahey set to leave Birmingham City

Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013 14:51 | Comments Keith Fahey's time with Birmingham is coming to an end Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey has announced that he is set to leave Birmingham City after four and half years with the Midlands club....

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O'Neill praises quality of league final

Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013 15:41 | Comments Kilkenny's Aidan Fogarty and Shane McGrath of Tipperary Audio Tipperary selector Paudie O'Neill has hailed the quality of yesterday's Allianz Hurling League final, despite his team's defeat to Kilkenny...

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Giles backs Trapattoni and Ireland for Brazil

Updated: Monday, 06 May 2013 16:47 | Comments Giovanni Trapattoni's position has come under fire since last year's European Championship and an inconsistent World Cup campaign Former Republic of Ireland manager John Giles says Giovanni Trapattoni's...

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Mayweather retains Welterweight crown

Updated: Sunday, 05 May 2013 11:35 | Comments Floyd Mayweather and Guerrero exchange punches Floyd Mayweather beat Robert Guerrero on points in Las Vegas to retain his WBC welterweight title and improve his career record to 44-0. Mayweather, returning...

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Bolger warming to Dawn Derby bid

Updated: Sunday, 05 May 2013 12:24 | Comments Could Dawn Approach (white face) emulate his sire, New Approach, by winning the Epsom Derby? Jim Bolger admits it is "more than likely" his 2000 Guineas hero Dawn Approach will be allowed to take his...

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Back-to-back titles for Rumford in China Open

Updated: Sunday, 05 May 2013 15:28 | Comments Brett Rumford is now the leader in the Race to Dubai Australia's Brett Rumford claimed his second win in eight days on the European Tour with victory in the Volvo China Open. Rumford carded a final...

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Merseyside derby ends in stalemate

Updated: Sunday, 05 May 2013 15:54 | Comments There was little to write home about from the Merseyside derby Everton's hopes of playing European football next season receded after they drew 0-0 at city rivals Liverpool in a forgettable 220th...

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Hughes and Lantern light up Newmarket 1000 Guineas

Updated: Sunday, 05 May 2013 16:21 | Comments Sky Lantern put up a brave performance to win the 1000 Guineas Sky Lantern finished strongly to claim the Qipco 1000 Guineas at Newmarket. Trained by Richard Hannon and ridden by Richard Hughes, the...

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Antrim beat Westmeath in Championship opener

Updated: Sunday, 05 May 2013 16:46 | Comments Antrim are through to the first round proper after beating Westmeath in Mullingar Antrim recovered from a four-point deficit and the dismissal of Karl Stewart to set up a Leinster hurling championship...

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McIlroy won't rush Olympics decision

Updated: Saturday, 04 May 2013 11:25 | Comments Rory McIlroy will take his time over deciding who to play for at the Olympics Rory McIlroy has no intention of being rushed into choosing whether he represents Ireland or Great Britain at the 2016...

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Walden in the driving seat at the Crucible

Updated: Saturday, 04 May 2013 12:22 | Comments Ricky Walden is in charge in his semi-final with Barry Hawkins Ricky Walden stretched his lead over Barry Hawkins in their Betfair World Championship semi-final this morning. From 9-7 ahead at the...

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Ireland dominant over France in Cork

Updated: Saturday, 04 May 2013 15:31 | Comments John Joe Nevin was dominant in his victory over Elias Friha Ireland recorded a shut out 10-0 victory over France in Friday night's Elite international at the Rochestown Park Hotel in Cork. Paddy Barnes,...

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Hull promoted after dramatic Championship finale

Updated: Saturday, 04 May 2013 16:01 | Comments Paul McShane celebrates after putting Hull in front against champions Cardiff Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane was the hero for Hull City as his goal helped secure a 2-2 draw with champions...

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Rumford on course for another win in China

Updated: Saturday, 04 May 2013 16:18 | Comments 35-year-old Brett Rumford from Perth is in pole position to claim a second win in succession Australia's Brett Rumford will take a one-shot lead into the final round of the Volvo China Open as he chases...

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