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Darren Sweetnam celebrates Munster return with bonus-point try

21 February 2020

Darren Sweetnam scored the bonus-point try six minutes from time to celebrate his first start since October against 14-man Zebre in Italy.

Stylish six-try win helps Ireland U20s see off England

21 February 2020

Captain David McCann delivered a man-of-the-match performance and Thomas Ahern touched down twice in the Ireland Under-20s' outstanding 39-21 bonus point win over England at Franklin's Gardens.

Fitzgibbon Cup contingent back in Cork team for Limerick game

21 February 2020

Cork have drafted in their Fitzgibbon Cup winning contingent for Sunday's grudge Allianz Hurling League clash with Limerick.

Edinburgh put 40 points on Connacht to maintain unbeaten home run

21 February 2020

The result keeps Richard Cockerill’s men at the top of Conference B and on track for a play-off spot.

Leinster win at Ospreys to maintain unbeaten PRO14 record

21 February 2020

Leinster maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 21-13 victory over Ospreys at the Gnoll in Neath.

Munster coast to victory against 14-man Zebre

21 February 2020

Munster took advantage of an early red card for Zebre’s Pierre Bruno to secure a 28-0 Guinness PRO14 victory at the Stadio Giovanni Mari.

Ireland U20s clinch Triple Crown with superb win over England

21 February 2020

Ireland nailed the first of three possible Triple Crown successes this weekend when Noel McNamara’s side produced their best display of the campaign to oust England at Franklin’s Garden.

Kyle Hayes' return among six changes to Limerick team to face Cork

21 February 2020

Kyle Hayes has returned to boost Limerick's attack for Sunday's Allianz Hurling League clash with Cork.

Laois advance to second successive Leinster U20 final

21 February 2020

A brilliant and dogged Laois display saw them qualify for a second successive Leinster U-20 final as they overcame Kildare in Portlaoise.

Three changes to Kerry team for Meath match

21 February 2020

Dara Moynihan takes his place in a powerful full-forward line alongside David Clifford and Paul Geaney.

How Chelsea’s Special One has become the club’s Hated One

21 February 2020

Chelsea fans have just about had it with Jose Mourinho, the man they once worshipped for ending 50 years without a title; so when he walks out at Stamford Bridge as Tottenham manager this weekend it will almost certainly be the last straw in a relationship that has long gone sour.

Stephen Henderson explains why he left Cobh Ramblers

21 February 2020

"I was fuming, genuinely fuming, and I started to have a go off of him. That's when I probably knew it was time to get out."

Barnsley fined over deputy safety officer’s ‘unacceptable’ McClean comment

21 February 2020

Barnsley have been fined £20,000 by the Football Association and ordered to “implement an action plan” after the club’s deputy safety officer told match officials that James McClean “should be used to” abuse.

Harry Gregg mourners hear how he ‘wanted to be remembered as a footballer’

21 February 2020

The former Manchester United goalkeeper died at the age of 87 earlier this week.

Lampard plays down claims of tension with Chelsea’s board after dropping Kepa

21 February 2020

The 25-year-old has fallen out of favour at Stamford Bridge.

Top four finish after injury crisis would be my greatest achievement – Mourinho

21 February 2020

The Portuguese previously claimed that finishing second in the Premier League with Manchester United in 2017/18 was his best feat.

Pep Guardiola not concerned by rumours linking Raheem Sterling with Real Madrid

21 February 2020

England forward Sterling did not rule out playing for the LaLiga giants in the future in an interview with Spanish outlet AS on Friday.

Williams determined to kick on for Manchester United after rapid rise

21 February 2020

The 19-year-old has made 22 appearances to date this season.

Jurgen Klopp expects reaction to Atletico defeat as Liverpool suffer Henderson injury blow

21 February 2020

The Reds will be without club captain Jordan Henderson for Monday’s game against West Ham, with the midfielder set to be out for around three weeks.

No containment plan to stop Grealish, insists Southampton boss Hasenhuttl

21 February 2020

Jack Grealish will lead Villa’s attack in the clash at St Mary’s.

Fitzgibbon Cup contingent back in Cork team for Limerick game

21 February 2020

Cork have drafted in their Fitzgibbon Cup winning contingent for Sunday's grudge Allianz Hurling League clash with Limerick.

Kyle Hayes' return among six changes to Limerick team to face Cork

21 February 2020

Kyle Hayes has returned to boost Limerick's attack for Sunday's Allianz Hurling League clash with Cork.

Laois advance to second successive Leinster U20 final

21 February 2020

A brilliant and dogged Laois display saw them qualify for a second successive Leinster U-20 final as they overcame Kildare in Portlaoise.

Three changes to Kerry team for Meath match

21 February 2020

Dara Moynihan takes his place in a powerful full-forward line alongside David Clifford and Paul Geaney.

Cork-Limerick motives, storm impact, and magic numbers: The weekend's League talking points

21 February 2020

Our writers look ahead to the major talking points ahead of the weekend's Allianz League action.

Liam Cahill fired up by winter chill

21 February 2020

New Waterford manager Liam Cahill is enjoying the league so far. Then again, he’s always been a fan of those early-season outings.

‘I’d stay up all night to watch him hurl’: The Carlow hurler who wowed Christy Ring

21 February 2020

The youngest in a family must expect ghosts, writes $1 Moling Morrissey sits looking at a photograph of six brothers, lined up and arrayed in hurling jerseys. Pat… John… Eddie… Mick… Himself… Luke… Himself… The only one left.

Cork's mid-term report card: Signs of growth and hope in Rebel rebuild

21 February 2020

$1 delivers his mid-term report card on the wellbeing of Cork football.

GAA previews and predictions: Depleted Cork should just pass Tipperary test

21 February 2020

$1 previews the weekend's GAA fixtures.

Tralee CBS hoping to make it third time lucky

21 February 2020

Irrespective of who takes home the silverware from Fitzgerald Stadium Saturday afternoon, the Corn Uí Mhuirí is remaining in Kerry. Indeed, barring Coláiste Chríost Rí’s brief interruption of Kerry dominance in 2011, the Munster colleges' senior football crown has not left the Kingdom in 14 years.

Stylish six-try win helps Ireland U20s see off England

21 February 2020

Captain David McCann delivered a man-of-the-match performance and Thomas Ahern touched down twice in the Ireland Under-20s' outstanding 39-21 bonus point win over England at Franklin's Gardens.

Edinburgh put 40 points on Connacht to maintain unbeaten home run

21 February 2020

The result keeps Richard Cockerill’s men at the top of Conference B and on track for a play-off spot.

Leinster win at Ospreys to maintain unbeaten PRO14 record

21 February 2020

Leinster maintained their unbeaten start to the season with a 21-13 victory over Ospreys at the Gnoll in Neath.

Munster coast to victory against 14-man Zebre

21 February 2020

Munster took advantage of an early red card for Zebre’s Pierre Bruno to secure a 28-0 Guinness PRO14 victory at the Stadio Giovanni Mari.

Ireland U20s clinch Triple Crown with superb win over England

21 February 2020

Ireland nailed the first of three possible Triple Crown successes this weekend when Noel McNamara’s side produced their best display of the campaign to oust England at Franklin’s Garden.

Sexton admires the Farrells' ability to set aside father-son relationship

21 February 2020

Andy and Owen Farrell will be in opposite camps on Sunday.

Devin Toner's reintegration now total after World Cup blow

21 February 2020

The big second row's international career appeared to be all but over when Joe Schmidt cut him loose from the Ireland squad that would travel to Japan for the World Cup but he starts for the first time in six months for his country on Sunday against England in Twickenham.

Talking points ahead of Scotland’s Six Nations match with Italy

21 February 2020

The sides face each other in Rome on Saturday.

Jones backs England to stand up to Ireland's aerial assault

21 February 2020

Sides face off this weekend.

Iain Henderson ruled out of Ireland team for family reasons

21 February 2020

Ireland have been forced into a late change ahead of Sunday's Guinness Six Nations match against England at Twickenham.

Rory McIlroy enjoys two-shot lead after return to old putter at WGC Mexico

21 February 2020

A return to his old putter paid instant dividends for world number one Rory McIlroy as he set the pace in the WGC-Mexico Championship.

'I don’t like what they’re proposing' - Rory McIlroy rules himself out of proposed Premier Golf League

19 February 2020

The No.1 golfer in the world delivered a major blow to the proposed Premier Golf League, with Rory McIlroy declaring an emphatic “I’m out” regarding his interest in participating in the potential breakaway world league.

Rory McIlroy rules out joining proposed Premier Golf League

19 February 2020

Under the proposals outlined in January, 48 players would compete in an 18-event season offering a total prize fund of $240m.

Refreshed Shane Lowry hoping 'to come in under the radar' in Mexico

19 February 2020

Open champion Shane Lowry, who comes into the week on the back of three top-15 finishes from four events, has said he is fresh for his tilt at this week's WGC-Mexico Championship at Chapultepec Golf Club.

Disappointing 73 sees McIlroy’s challenge peter out as Adam Scott claims Genesis Invitational victory

17 February 2020

McIlroy began the day tied for the lead

Rory McIlroy feeling ‘pretty good’ about his game at Riviera

15 February 2020

The Northern Irishman is two shots off the lead held by Matt Kuchar.

European Tour postpones Asian events due to coronavirus

14 February 2020

Several sporting events in the region have been postponed.

McIlroy begins eighth spell as world number one with 68 at Genesis Invitational

13 February 2020

McIlroy managed just one birdie in the first round at Riviera but also carded two eagles.

McIlroy: 'I’ve already had that euphoric moment in 2012. That's all you need'

13 February 2020

It took Rory McIlroy four and a half years to get back his No. 1 status in the world. It could take only a week to lose it again.

Rory McIlroy knows he faces tough task staying at top after returning to number one

12 February 2020

McIlroy and Brooks Koepka did not contest last week’s AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, but McIlroy moved above the American due to the vagaries of the two-year rolling ranking system.

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.

Willie Mullins: Al Boum Photo has 'fantastic chance' to retain Cheltenham Gold Cup

20 February 2020

Willie Mullins is excited about the prospect of Al Boum Photo defending his Cheltenham Gold Cup crown three weeks tomorrow, and feels his charge has a “fantastic chance” of successfully doing so. Whilst he acknowledges history is against Joe Donnelly’s gelding, he doesn’t believe this year’s opposition is any tougher than the field he readily took care of in 2019.

Tiger Roll thriving but Apple’s Jade’s days look numbered: Gordon Elliott on Cheltenham contingent

18 February 2020

We’re three weeks and around four hours removed from the flag dropping to announce the commencement of the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Gordon Elliott, who will hope to win it with Abacadabras, is in top form.

‘All well’ with Altior as hat-trick history beckons in Champion Chase

17 February 2020

Nicky Henderson is relieved to have finally got Altior’s season up and running – and “all is going well” for his bid to emulate Badsworth Boy in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase at the Cheltenham Festival.

Oisin Murphy fully prepared for title battle ahead

17 February 2020

The Kerryman expects to face a real battle in his bid to secure back-to-back British Flat jockeys’ championships this year.

Gordon Elliott 'absolutely thrilled' with Tiger Roll's Navan return

16 February 2020

Tiger Roll is preparing to bid for a fifth win at the Cheltenham Festival and third successive Grand National.

Tiger Roll given Grand National go-ahead

14 February 2020

Tiger Roll will run in the Randox Health Grand National, provided all goes well at Navan this weekend and then at the Cheltenham Festival.

Al Boum Photo on course for Gold Cup defence

12 February 2020

Reigning champion Al Boum Photo is one of 20 horses still in contention for the Magners Cheltenham Gold Cup following the latest scratchings deadline for the six non-novice Grade Ones at next month’s Festival.

Handicapper explains framing of weights for Aintree Grand National

12 February 2020

Official handicapper Martin Greenwood is looking forward to what he described as arguably the “highest-quality” Grand National in years after making Tiger Roll and stablemate Delta Work joint top-weight on 11st 10lb for the Aintree spectacular.

Tiger Roll only ’50-50′ to go for third Grand National

11 February 2020

Tiger Roll is only "50-50" to run in the Randox Health Grand National at Aintree in April, where he would bid to emulate the great Red Rum with three victories over the famous fences.

Punchestown meeting postponed for second time in three days

11 February 2020

The fixture was due to be staged on Sunday, but flash flooding forced its cancellation and the card was rearranged.

Enda McEvoy: Man City find all that glitters is not gold

21 February 2020

Will the bargain have been worth it when Faust calls in the loan?, asks $1

Mercedes steering wheel cleared by FIA in boost to Lewis Hamilton

21 February 2020

The concept will be banned in 2021 when F1 goes through a major technical overhaul.

Fury and Wilder ready to settle unfinished business in Las Vegas

21 February 2020

The heavyweights go into battle at the MGM Grand on Saturday night.

Cork's teenage snooker sensations make an impact on TV debuts

21 February 2020

Aaron Hill and Ross Bulman are the future of Irish snooker – and having been offered a taste of the big time, both are hungry for more.

Anthony Daly: Limerick would relish sowing doubt in Cork minds

21 February 2020

You get the feeling now that Limerick are heading to Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Sunday with blood on their minds, writes $1

5 things we learned from the first Formula One track action of 2020

21 February 2020

Mercedes appear primed to defend their titles.

Ronan O'Gara: Earls has more credit in the bank than Stockdale

21 February 2020

Quite a lot was achieved in Ireland’s last Six Nations victory over Wales in Dublin.

Philadelphia need overtime to see off Brooklyn and maintain impressive home run

21 February 2020

The 76ers went from being booed off the court at half-time to escaping with an eight-point overtime victory during a roller coaster clash with the Brooklyn Nets in Philadelphia.

Hamilton puts Mercedes contract talks on back burner to focus on F1 season

20 February 2020

Hamilton’s €48m-a-year deal expires at the end of the season.

‘One-trick pony’ Wilder holds no fear for Fury

20 February 2020

Fury says his opponent is the one who should be concerned ahead of their fight in Las Vegas.

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