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Leinster secure top seeding for Champions Cup quarter-finals

18 January 2020

Leinster clinched top-seed status and a home Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final as they made it a record-breaking 16 wins in a row in all competitions this season with an 18-0 victory at Benetton.

Deeney misses penalty as Spurs fire blanks at Watford

18 January 2020

The Hornets could not win a fourth straight game while Tottenham’s top-four bid continues to stutter.

Solskjaer hoping trio can emulate former United stars and spark ‘fear’ in teams

18 January 2020

Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood have been in fine goalscoring form this season.

Roger Federer defends himself after Brayden Schnur’s ‘selfish’ comment

18 January 2020

Schnur had words for Federer and Rafael Nadal during the row over air quality.

Klopp believes Liverpool have more enemies than other clubs

18 January 2020

The Reds boss sees Manchester United, Everton and Manchester City as their rivals.

Ruby Walsh: Change some of the bigger meetings back to midweek

18 January 2020

Veganuary and Operation Transformation are not running this weekend, they are running all month or for even longer.

Next year don't come but today has

18 January 2020

Did we really think he was snookered? Turns out Joe Brolly didn’t even have to play this one off two cushions.

Enright getting into full stride

18 January 2020

While Tralee was once home to a racecourse and Kerry still has Listowel and Killarney providing horse racing fare for the cognoscenti, as well as the Dingle Derby being the principal prize on the flapping (pony racing) circuit, the Kingdom would never be considered a traditional racing region.

Limerick can apply for First Division

18 January 2020

Referees have been advised to use pitchside monitors to make a final ruling on red card decisions.

Dip in fortunes left Duffy re-thinking his future

18 January 2020

Shane Duffy has admitted for the first time how losing his place as Brighton's first choice defender left him wondering whether would need to ‘re-think’ his career to ensure he didn’t suffer the same fate with Ireland, before eventually finding the inner strength to respond.

Deeney misses penalty as Spurs fire blanks at Watford

18 January 2020

The Hornets could not win a fourth straight game while Tottenham’s top-four bid continues to stutter.

Solskjaer hoping trio can emulate former United stars and spark ‘fear’ in teams

18 January 2020

Marcus Rashford, Anthony Martial and Mason Greenwood have been in fine goalscoring form this season.

Klopp believes Liverpool have more enemies than other clubs

18 January 2020

The Reds boss sees Manchester United, Everton and Manchester City as their rivals.

Limerick can apply for First Division

18 January 2020

Referees have been advised to use pitchside monitors to make a final ruling on red card decisions.

Dip in fortunes left Duffy re-thinking his future

18 January 2020

Knockaert shoots down Middlesbrough as Fulham climb to third in Championship table

17 January 2020

Anthony Knockaert struck in the sixth minute to secure Fulham’s 1-0 home victory against Middlesbrough and move Scott Parker’s side up to third in the Sky Bet Championship.

Guardiola not interested in Liverpool lead as focus turns to City challenges

17 January 2020

With the Reds out of sight in the Premier League, Guardiola is keen to target success in the cups.

Rangers secure Scottish Cup progress with Stranraer victory

17 January 2020

Scott Arfield and Jermain Defoe’s penalty settled the clash.

Ashley Young joins Inter Milan from Manchester United

17 January 2020

The England international has joined the Serie A club on an initial six-month contract.

Steven Kelly: Liverpool's motto for this and every other clash with Man United should be forever wary

17 January 2020

Let’s get this nonsense over and done with, writes $1

Mannion appointed new Galway skipper

18 January 2020

Pádraic Mannion has been appointed as the new captain of the Galway hurlers for 2020 as they bid to get the Shane O’Neill era in charge off to a flying start with silverware against Wexford in the Walsh Cup final today.

IT Carlow shake off GMIT

17 January 2020

DJ Carey’s IT Carlow had to battle all the way on home ground last night to overcome the strong challenge of GMIT in this second round Fitzgibbon Cup tie.

Paddy Stapleton: ‘We’re not the greatest team that has ever come out of this parish’

17 January 2020

Ballyhale Shamrocks’ golden generation of players enter the arena on Sunday as warm favourites for the All-Ireland club title, and deserved favourites at that.

Fr O'Neill's and Russell Rovers the embodiment of East Cork dreams

17 January 2020

Neighbouring clubs Fr O'Neill's and Russell Rovers arrive to play All-Ireland finals in Croke Park on Saturday at the end of an idyllic period for this East Cork region. There is none of the rancour between these clubs so often associated with proximity. $1 explores why so many houses have been flying two flags.

Club focus high on the agenda of GAA presidental candidates

17 January 2020

Fighting elitism, curbing the excesses associated with the inter-county game and a significant refocus on the club are among the priorities for the five GAA presidential candidates.

Co-workers set to meet on the field on All-Ireland final day

17 January 2020

Monday morning could be an awkward affair in the staff canteen at Egis Lagan Services.

Outsiders united by sheep and football

18 January 2020

Kilcoo men are shepherds and farmers one and all and only marry women who live inside the parish boundaries, or so the now familiar stereotype goes.

Three-in-a-row chasing Corofin are no overnight success

18 January 2020

A few hours after Corofin's victory over Nemo Rangers, their 1998 All-Ireland winning captain Ray Silke tweeted a photograph of the club’s 2012 minor A team that surprised Salthill-Knocknacarra.

Weekend GAA previews: Borris face Ballyhale brilliance; Corofin set to join elite club

17 January 2020

$1 previews the weekend's GAA fixtures.

The 'other' election: Five GAA Presidential candidates set out their stalls

18 January 2020

Next month, delegates at Annual Congress will vote to elect John Horan's successor as GAA President. John Fogarty quizzed the five candidates - Jim Bolger, Jarlath Burns, Larry McCarthy, Jerry O’Sullivan and Mick Rock - on the immediate challenges facing the Association and why they are best suited to lead the way.

Leinster secure top seeding for Champions Cup quarter-finals

18 January 2020

Leinster clinched top-seed status and a home Heineken Champions Cup quarter-final as they made it a record-breaking 16 wins in a row in all competitions this season with an 18-0 victory at Benetton.

Confident Cooney is a man in a hurry

18 January 2020

John Cooney clocked 10 metres per second a few weeks ago and it was fitting that he should hit a new peak speed time, because he has set a relentless pace this season that his Irish scrum-half rivals are struggling to match.

Friend: 'You didn't see the best of Connacht in the Champions Cup'

18 January 2020

Connacht have not shown what they are capable of in Europe this season but coach Andy Friend wants them to sign off in style in Montpellier tomorrow and continue their excellent record in France.

Munster look for a miracle to escape January blues

18 January 2020

The permutations may be complicated but with their European destiny now out of their control, Munster’s mission is clear and simple.

A Munster supporter should be very excited about the next five, 10 years'

18 January 2020

Recent hiccups on the field notwithstanding, new Munster CEO Ian Flanagan believes the province’s future is bright. Though he thinks they could do more to tell the world their unique story. For his part, the man raised at the Dolphin end of Musgrave Park will draw on his experience at Leicester City and Barcelona to ensure Munster will always be more than a club.

Here's what's still to play for in the Champions Cup pool stages

17 January 2020

A win for already-qualified Leinster at Benetton on Saturday will see the four-time champions finish the pool stage as the No 1-ranked club.

Reggie Corrigan: Silverware, not records, are what count

17 January 2020

Reggie Corrigan believes Leinster’s current team will break a club record in Italy on Saturday, but he’s warned them that only silverware can secure their place in history.

Familiar foes Ospreys visit Munster at their lowest ebb

17 January 2020

A trip to Thomond Park has and always will hold a degree of trepidation for any Welsh region, but as the Ospreys prepare to take on Munster again the Swansea side are arguably at their lowest ebb.

Munster, mes que un club?

17 January 2020

Ian Flanagan sees enormous potential for Munster in places rugby has not yet reached, thanks to a successful first World Cup on Asian soil this season in Japan.

Saracens say it is in English rugby’s interests to resolve salary cap situation

17 January 2020

Reports say relegation is an option.

World number one Koepka fires opening round of 66 on return from injury

16 January 2020

The American has not played since October.

Garcia wants to show the ‘true Sergio’ in Abu Dhabi

15 January 2020

The Spaniard was thrown out of the inaugural Saudi International for serious misconduct in 2019.

'I love it': DeChambeau welcomes European Tour’s crackdown on slow play

15 January 2020

Bryson DeChambeau insists he welcomes the European Tour’s crackdown on slow play, which includes a significant change to the previously announced four-point plan at this week’s Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship.

Shane Lowry finishes second in first tournament of his season

12 January 2020

A closing round of 64 has seen Shane Lowry finish second in his season-opening tournament at the Hong Kong Open.

Oosthuizen on course for back-to-back wins in Johannesburg

11 January 2020

Home favourite Louis Oosthuizen fired a bogey-free 64 to boost his hopes of back-to-back South African Open titles in Johannesburg.

Pat Hurst named USA captain for 2021 Solheim Cup

9 January 2020

The 50-year-old succeeds Juli Inkster.

The back nine: How Ireland’s golf clubs are looking forward to 2020

7 January 2020

Part II of this series looks at how clubs around the island of Ireland are planning for the year ahead and what Irish golf can expect in 2020.

Shane Lowry partners with Teneo ahead of 2020 season

3 January 2020

Lowry, who won his first major on Irish soil at Royal Portrush last July, is in Dubai as he prepares for a return to action later this month.

The front nine: How Ireland's golf clubs managed tricky conditions in 2019

31 December 2019

As the year comes to an end it is an opportunity to ask: How was 2019 for Irish golf clubs? Positive vibes continue, boosted by the €2.34m (up from €1.96m two years ago) recently awarded to golf clubs under the Sports Capital Programme.

Swinging a hurley sharpened James Sugrue for golfing greatness

27 December 2019

December in Ireland and the promise of golf seems a distant land. But all is not quiet for Mallow’s James Sugrue, the British Amateur champion. The rewards from that amazing win keep on coming and this past month has taken him on a circuit of award ceremonies.

Grid girls hit back at F1 ban on 'job we love'

1 February 2018

Several grid girls have criticised Formula One's decision to abolish their role in the sport.

Ex-F1 head Bernie Ecclestone says grid girls are 'part of the spectacle'

1 February 2018

Ex-Formula One chief Bernie Ecclestone has reportedly criticised a decision to stop using so-called 'grid girls'.

'We don't believe the practice is appropriate': Formula One to stop using grid girls

31 January 2018

It's a move which mirrors the Professional Darts Corporation's decision.

Formula One driver who began champagne-spraying tradition dies, aged 86

15 January 2018

Former American Formula One driver Dan Gurney has died following complications with pneumonia.

This might be the most unpredictable minute of racing you watch all season

17 October 2017

Who saw that coming?

Lewis Hamilton: I have no plans to retire

22 September 2017

The F1 star said he had given it some thought but decided he wanted to carry on.

Honda hint Fernando Alonso deliberately pulled out of Belgian Grand Prix

28 August 2017

Fernando Alonso's troubled relationship with Honda is facing fresh scrutiny after McLaren's Japanese engine partner hinted he may have retired from the Belgian Grand Prix on purpose.

Turn 8 is proving a little too narrow for some at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix

23 June 2017

This could cause some problems throughout the weekend.

Nothing to see here, just Patrick Stewart drinking champagne out of a sweaty shoe

12 June 2017

He couldn’t wait to get his hands on the champagne-filled shoe.

Ayrton Senna's family sent Lewis Hamilton an unbelievable gift ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix

11 June 2017

What a moment this was for the three-time World Champion.

Enright getting into full stride

18 January 2020

Sizing John on target for Irish Gold Cup

15 January 2020

Sizing John is on course to try to reclaim the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup on February 2.

Punchestown postponed to Wednesday as Storm Brendan hits

13 January 2020

There will be no racing in Ireland today.

Delta Work and Kemboy lead Irish Gold Cup contenders

13 January 2020

Delta Work and Kemboy are two of 15 entries for the Paddy Power Irish Gold Cup on February 2.

Altior to miss weekend engagement

8 January 2020

When it came, the explanation made perfect sense. “Altior doesn’t look like Altior,” Nicky Henderson said as he explained his decision to rule his stablestar out of the Grade Two Unibet Silviniaco Conti Chase at Kempton on Saturday, a race which was set to be his first start since surrendering his 19-race unbeaten record over obstacles when beaten by Cyrname in the Christy 1965 Chase at Ascot in November.

Connections not ruling out Allen Champion Hurdle bid

7 January 2020

Connections of Envoi Allen are not ruling out a tilt at the Unibet Champion Hurdle following his latest triumph at Naas.

Harrington keeping Sizing John options open after Punchestown fall

6 January 2020

The 2017 Cheltenham Gold Cup hero returned from 733-day break in a conditions hurdle on New Year’s Eve.

Allen stays unbeaten with stylish effort

6 January 2020

Envoi Allen maintained his unbeaten record with a stylish display in the Lawlor’s Of Naas Novice Hurdle yesterday.

Cheltenham champion Al Boum Photo oozes class on triumphant Tramore return

1 January 2020

Cheltenham Gold Cup victor Al Boum Photo oozed class in making a winning reappearance in the Savills New Year’s Day Chase at Tramore.

A third Grand National for Tiger Roll? A third Arc for Enable? What delights await in 2020?

31 December 2019

With the Christmas festival blitz in the rearview mirror, the focus now turns to a new decade and 2020 promises plenty. Here $1 highlights 10 dates not to be missed

Roger Federer defends himself after Brayden Schnur’s ‘selfish’ comment

18 January 2020

Schnur had words for Federer and Rafael Nadal during the row over air quality.

Ruby Walsh: Change some of the bigger meetings back to midweek

18 January 2020

Veganuary and Operation Transformation are not running this weekend, they are running all month or for even longer.

Next year don't come but today has

18 January 2020

Did we really think he was snookered? Turns out Joe Brolly didn’t even have to play this one off two cushions.

Brendan Maher: There's no pressure on us

18 January 2020

The conversation with Brendan Maher can only begin in one place.

Cockerels and pageantry, club weekend sprinkles stardust everywhere

18 January 2020

Dan McCormack mentioned the photo in these pages earlier this week, the one taken at last weekend’s Offaly-Antrim Kehoe Cup final, of Michael Fennelly and Johnny Kelly together on the sideline with Offaly.

McGregor confident he has plenty still to achieve in UFC

17 January 2020

The Dubliner will return to the octagon against Donald Cerrone this weekend.

Liam Mackey: The loving of Liverpool

17 January 2020

The League of Ireland faithful might not care to dwell on the fact but there will be huge numbers of Irish football fans feeling they have real skin in the game when Liverpool host Manchester United at Anfield on Sunday.

PM O'Sullivan: Croker is as close as Ballyhale ever comes to the sea

17 January 2020

This bus, if anything could capture the essence of Ballyhale Shamrocks, must be the vehicle.

John Divilly: Corofin-Kilcoo will be a game of chess on a football field

17 January 2020

The stage is set for an intriguing All-Ireland club final. In one corner stands Corofin, the team that can play and win against multiple layers and styles of contrasting opponents.

Is Conor McGregor's return a rebirth… or death of a salesman?

17 January 2020

Plenty has changed even since the Dubliner was most recently in the desert, a chastening night 15 months back when he was sent scurrying across the sands by Khabib Nurmagomedov, writes $1

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