Ireland v Australia: 11 battles that will be settled once and for all by sport tomorrow

CENTURIES OF EMIGRATION have left Ireland and Australia inextricably linked despite their geographical differences. Tomorrow, however, the two nations will be at war. Not actual war, you understand, but sporty war. Yes, our best and brightest GAA and rugby players are going up against their counterparts in the two codes. So, before the one off International Rules match throws in […]

All Elite Wrestling officially announces “Double or Nothing” event rally

THE ELITE ANNOUNCES “DOUBLE OR NOTHING” EVENT RALLY IN JACKSONVILLE ON THURSDAY, JANUARY 8 @ 5PM — New “All Elite Wrestling” Poised to Change Wrestling Landscape — JACKSONVILLE, FL, (January 3, 2019) – All Elite Wrestling, the new wrestling promotion headlined by members of The Elite, today announced plans for a special DOUBLE OR NOTHING event rally in Jacksonville, FL. […]

T Minus 400 to the Rugby World Cup, time to look at the likely squad

Reproduced with permission from Whiff Of Cordite Following the November series / Autumn internationals / over-marketed “Irish” drink owned by London-based multinational series, Ireland now have the following games left on their pre-RWC schedule: 5 Six Nations games (Italy, France, England, Wales, Scotland)The Barbarians in Mayfour World Cup warm-ups (Wales x 2, Scotland, England) Ignoring the money-spinner in Thomond, and taking […]

Munster aware that Clermont’s cast of stars are no ‘typical French side’

BOTTLERS, CHOKERS, MENTALLY weak. Put it however you like, but Clermont can’t quite shake the doubts over their ability to deliver in highly stressful situations. The last three seasons have seen the Auvergne-based club lose two Top 14 semi-finals and one quarter-final, a Heineken Cup final and two European semi-finals. They’ve had no silverware since Joe Schmidt helped them to […]

It’s Sunday so here’s 13 of our favourite images from the past 7 days

Darragh Leader breaks clear in Connacht’s win over Bayonne Source: James Crombie/INPHO Ballyhale Shamrocks and Kilcormac/Killoughey players battle for the ball Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO Fionnuala Britton and Sara Treacy go out on a practice run ahead of the European Cross Country Championships Source: Sasa Pahic Szabo/INPHO Ronnie O’Sullivan celebrates with the trophy after winning the final of the UK Championship […]

Geezer’s grappling and Rory’s Best year yet – Armagh’s 2014 sporting highlights

But what about [insert your county here]? Don’t worry, we’ll be producing a series of articles that will cover every county in Ireland – even yours – over the next few weeks. See the ones we’ve already covered here. 1. Kieran McGeeney fulfilled a lifelong ambition for every GAA fan Source: Cathal Noonan/INPHO 2. The Championship got off to a rip-roaring […]

A growing centre partnership and a classy try: 5 talking points after Connacht scalp Munster

Connacht’s classy centre partnership Source: James Crombie/INPHO A raw and emotional night out west as Connacht were inspired by a smashing performance from Robbie Henshaw. The stylish manner in which Henshaw combined with Bundee Aki augurs well for Pat Lam’s team. There was so much to admire in how Henshaw carried out his duties. Solid defensively, but also capable going […]