WITH THE 2020 European Championships kicking off later today, Shane Keegan takes a look at the major tactical dilemmas teams will face at both ends of the field. The Defensive Third – Back three or back four? Long gone are the tournaments of the nineties and early noughties where any side employing anything other than Read more about Shane Keegan’s tactical preview: How the Euros will be won and lost[…]

FORMER LIVERPOOL AND Newcastle boss Rafael Benitez is close to filling the vacant position as Everton manager, according to reports. Former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo has been a long-term favourite to replace Carlo Ancelotti following his departure for Real Madrid, and seemed closer to the job when Crystal Palace halted their pursuit of the Read more about Rafa Benitez emerges as favourite for the Everton job – reports[…]

Italy 1-0 Wales Switzerland 3-1 Turkey MATTEO PESSINA SCORED the 39th-minute winner as Italy topped Group A with victory over Wales and equalled their national record of 30 games unbeaten. Wales — who qualify for the last 16 as group runners-up —  were forced to play the last 35 minutes with 10 men after Ethan Read more about Italy stretch unbeaten run to 30 as they top Group A with victory over Wales[…]

DUBLIN CAMOGIE PLAYER Leah Butler has backed the Camogie Association’s decision to opt for a split season after their initial schedule drew strong criticism.  The threat of strike action prompted the organisation into a rethink and following a nationwide poll of clubs, a small majority backed a demarcation between the club and county seasons.  53% Read more about ‘I’m just delighted the Camogie Association listened to the players’ voice’[…]

1. Imagine, just for a second, that a man did all of this. His mug would be splashed across Connolly Station Bridge so people marching on Croker could see him. His brand would amass seven-figure annual returns from a post-career media profile. He’d be a household name, loved or despised with everyone agreeing he’s an Read more about The ‘athletic freak’ that is Lindsay Peat, José’s quiet departure, and the week’s best sportswriting[…]

THE TIPPERARY LADIES have suffered a huge blow ahead of the championship following the news that star player Aishling Moloney has suffered a cruciate injury. Moloney, who was named the 2019 LGFA Intermediate Player of the Year, confirmed the news of the dreaded knee injury on her Instagram account today. “Joining the ACL club for a Read more about Huge blow for Tipperary as two-time All-Ireland winner suffers cruciate injury[…]

Updated May 14th 2021, 10:14 PM THE GALWAY SIDE to face All-Ireland champions Limerick on Sunday has been named.  Tribe boss Shane O’Neill makes four changes to the side from last weekend’s big win over Westmeath, as Padraic Mannion, Joseph Cooney, Adrian Tuohey and David Burke come into the team. Out go Aidan Harte, Conor Cooney, Read more about Hegarty and Lynch start for Limerick as several big names return for Tipperary[…]

Colin O’Riordan (right) in action for the Sydney Swans. Source: AAP/PA Images THERE WAS A winning start for Dubliner James Madden to his AFL career on a busy day of action for Irish players in Aussie Rules action. Madden made his bow for Brisbane Lions in their Round 7 clash with Port Adelaide at the Gabba. Read more about Dublin’s Madden makes winning debut for Brisbane while Tipp’s O’Riordan triumphs with Sydney[…]

OFFALY OVERCAME a slow start to defeat Meath by 16 points in today’s Division 2A  Allianz Hurling League opener. Offaly found themselves a point behind at the first-half water break after missing plenty of chances. They led by 2-13 to 0-7 at half-time and another scoring burst in the third quarter put them in control. The Read more about Offaly and Kerry enjoy big wins as Higgins captains Mayo hurlers to victory[…]

MEATH BOSS ANDY McEntee says full-back Conor McGill was spat on by a Kildare player in the incident that sparked a full-scale brawl at the end of their Division 2 semi-final defeat. The Royals were left counting the cost of defeat after an ankle injury to Brian Menton and shoulder problem for Donal Keogan forced Read more about Andy McEntee claims Meath player was ‘spat on in the face’ during defeat to Kildare[…]