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'Why come here if I didn't want to win?' Lowry in contention behind record-equalling Herbert
Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.
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into the next round
John McGovern's extra-time brace propels Shamrock Rovers past Cork City in FAI Cup
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Late Drama
Keena's last-minute winner fires St Pat's into FAI Cup third round
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The Open
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Golf
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Rory McIlroy has rallied at Royal Birkdale.
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tractor boy
Ireland U19 prospect Chris Atherton swaps Chelsea for Ipswich Town
6 hrs ago
Box Office
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All-Ireland hurling final Limerick and Galway go head-to-head in Sunday's Croke Park showdown

Team News
Casey and Lynch start for Limerick, while Galway name unchanged side for All-Ireland final
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Revisited
Sliding Doors moment from 2018 final changed the face of hurling
2
Profile
Galway's quiet man: the rise and rise of Daithí Burke
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The Gaffer
63 conversations and two books of notes: John Kiely's forensic review behind Limerick's 2026 charge
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Podcast
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Transfer News
Leeds sign Bosnia World Cup star for €40 million
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Controversy
Uefa open disciplinary proceedings against Derry and CSKA Sofia
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Schmid Happens
Schmid edges two-man sprint finish on Tour de France's longest stage
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take it as red
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let's get down to quizness
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Preview
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the show must go on
RTÉ plans to broadcast World Cup final half-time show
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Nations Championship Murray Kinsella reports from Auckland as Ireland face the All Blacks in Eden Park

Team News
O'Brien starts for Ireland with Jansen on bench against All Blacks
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On The Road
Auckland the ultimate place for Farrell's Ireland to wrap their season
Training Base
King's College, where Ireland have been preparing to face the All Blacks
Analysis
France's shift to dual playmakers and New Zealand's three-man axis
Interview
The ex-Scotland scrum-half who is now the All Blacks' attack coach
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Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to chat about Sunday’s showdown at Croke Park.
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written in the stars
This photo of Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal has gone viral again (and no, it's not AI)
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HAPPY HAMMER
Jarrod Bowen pledges his future to West Ham after relegation from Premier League
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saffrons
Michael McShane appointed Antrim hurling manager
13 hrs ago
Team news
Casey and Lynch start for Limerick, while Galway name unchanged side for All-Ireland final
John Kiely has made two changes to his Treaty side that edged Clare in their semi-final.
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Interview
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Murray Kinsella
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15 hrs ago
lion in the sand
Thomas Tuchel says England’s approach ‘has to be changed’ after Argentina defeat
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The Boss
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18 hrs ago
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2026 World Cup David Sneyd reports from New York as Spain and Argentina prepare to meet in Sunday's final

Sensational
Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
It's Not Coming Home
The fallout: Tuchel defiant, a Malvinas flag and Messi-Bellingham confrontation
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La Roja
Spain find stride with ruthless precision to wake us all up to glorious possibilities
12
MVP
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prop life
The haka in Wexford, Kiwi props, and trying to topple New Zealand
19 hrs ago
Influence
'I'm still playing to those principles today. They had such an impact on me'
19 hrs ago
2026 world cup
Lionel Messi keeps the magic of youth and possibility alive for all of us
Argentina star has helped to change what we all believe to be true from formative World Cup experiences.
David Sneyd
reports from New York City
19 hrs ago
playmaker
'Sam is unbelievable, how mentally strong he is. He barks at people'
19 hrs ago
Thursday
16th July 2026
Athletics
Adeleke short of European standard; Mawdsley also finishes fourth
16 Jul
1
Room to improve
Rory McIlroy hopeful of recovery at The Open after ‘stupid mistakes’
16 Jul
2
Ugly scenes
Crowd trouble causes 15-minute delay as CSKA Sofia eliminate Derry from Europa League
16 Jul
New Role
Derek McGrath appointed as Wexford hurling manager
16 Jul
8
collector's item
Pele's World Cup jersey fetches $4.9 million at US auction
16 Jul
2
Golf
Shane Lowry shoots 69 as Suber leads Open first round
Updated 16 Jul
11
European Football
Scorching weather and hot tempers, but Bohs stay cool to secure Conference League progression
16 Jul
1
kingdom coming
'We didn't do ourselves justice' - Kerry ladies on a revenge mission
16 Jul
Transfer Window
Shamrock Rovers star Reynolds to join Sheffield United in LOIW record transfer
16 Jul
stage 12
Merlier claims hat-trick of Tour de France stage wins
16 Jul
AnalysisNations Championship
France's shift to dual playmakers and New Zealand's three-man axis
16 Jul
PodcastThe Football Family
Inevitable Argentina, Tuchel's tactics, super Spain
Transfer
Harry Wood leaves Shelbourne to join League One club
16 Jul
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