Johnny Sexton won’t be involved with the Ireland women’s training Johnny Sexton is not involved in the coaching set-up for the Ireland women’s squad ahead of the upcoming Women’s Six Nations. When the IRFU announced Sexton’s new role last year, his job included work with the men’s and women’s national age-grade teams up to senior … Read more
RTÉ man says he’s hoping for a repeat moment in Prague on Thursday RTÉ’S Darragh Maloney: “If you want to really torment yourself, put your name into Google.” Photo: Mark Condren The authentic reach of the Irish soccer team was evident in the voice of Darragh Maloney just after Troy Parrott scored his all-timer in … Read more
Twenty years on from winning World Indoor gold, the former sprint hurdler reflects on how it changed her career Derval O’Rourke on her way to winning the 60m hurdles final ahead of Sweden’s Susanna Kallur in 2006. Photo: Mark Shearman/Sportsfile Derval O’Rourke recently saw the trailer for the new Rory McIlroy documentary about his Masters … Read more
Ireland’s Stuart McCloskey celebrates after the Six Nations win against Scotland – the Ulster centre had a tournament to remember. Photo: Getty Our team of rugby experts deliver their verdicts on one of the most exhilarating Six Nations ever witnessed. Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Just about. Ultimately, they made their dominance count on their good days and … Read more
Leigh Steinberg has rebuilt his life after alcoholism and debt. He’s one of the most famous agents in American sports and inspiration for Jerry Maguire Leigh Steinberg is known as the godfather of sports reps, the alpha agent with a dash of Robert Redford. Photo: Getty When the man known as ‘The Real Jerry Maguire’ … Read more
Exclusive | Leinster head coach opens up on his home life and the work he is part of to make things better for the neurodivergent community Leo Cullen: ‘There are huge sensory challenges for autistic kids and just the way the world is set up.’ Photo: Sportsfile Leo Cullen understands how he’s largely viewed by people. … Read more
Greatest female boxer in the world is set for a new challenge – life outside the ring Katie Taylor giving a demonstration of her skills. The two-weight undisputed world champion has one final fight before she will retire from the sport Katie Taylor says she isn’t afraid of retirement. She isn’t apprehensive about what comes … Read more
Exclusive | Former winger is based in London with his young family these days, but his ties to the game remain tightly bound Shane Horgan: ‘I think if they were to beat England, it would be a performance out of nowhere. I don’t think we’re seeing Ireland building at the moment. It feels the opposite, which … Read more
Robert Baloucoune of Ireland in action against Lorenzo Pani of Italy during the Six Nations match at the Aviva Stadium. Photo: Brendan Moran/Sportsfile Our team of experts give their view on the questions raised by Ireland’s win against Italy Rúaidhrí O’Connor: The fact that the lesser heralded players are the ones making the big plays. … Read more
Our writers answer six key questions as the tournament looms into view Captains Dewi Lake (Wales), Sione Tuipulotu (Scotland), Jamie George (England), Antoine Dupont (France), Caelan Doris (Ireland) and Michele Lamaro (Italy) at the Six Nations launch Edinburgh. Photo: Steve Welsh/PA Wire Rúaidhrí O’Connor: On the back of their win over New Zealand, English rugby … Read more