The 42

Gunners

Arsenal on brink of first Premier League title in 22 years after beating Burnley

A first-half goal from Kai Havertz was enough to secure victory.

6 hrs ago

29

Rebels

Cork claim Munster minor title with extra-time win over Kerry

6 hrs ago

4

exit door

Man City not commenting on fresh report Pep Guardiola will leave in the summer

6 hrs ago

13

Game time

How Leinster have used a 56-player squad to fight on two fronts

8 hrs ago

9

Minor Hurling

Galway lift Leinster crown after thrilling comeback against Kilkenny

6 hrs ago

8

Today's news

Yesterday

18th May 2026

exit door

Man City not commenting on fresh report Pep Guardiola will leave in the summer

6 hrs ago

13

League of Ireland

Lonergan injury-time penalty hands Waterford dramatic win over Drogheda

6 hrs ago

5

Gunners

Arsenal on brink of first Premier League title in 22 years after beating Burnley

A first-half goal from Kai Havertz was enough to secure victory.

6 hrs ago

29

Minor Hurling

Galway lift Leinster crown after thrilling comeback against Kilkenny

6 hrs ago

8

Rebels

Cork claim Munster minor title with extra-time win over Kerry

6 hrs ago

4

Showpiece Event

The Ulster final is an ever-evolving piece of theatre that enthrals generations

Sunday was another day pregnant with tension, excitement and protest in Clones.

Declan Bogue

7 hrs ago

Game time

How Leinster have used a 56-player squad to fight on two fronts

Post-Lions season was always likely to be a challenge but Leinster are well positioned.

Murray Kinsella

8 hrs ago

9

Comeback

Baloucoune in mix for Ulster selection for Challenge Cup final

9 hrs ago

20

Podcast

Social media threats and weekend review

10 hrs ago

Human Error

PGMO apologises to Forest for wrong call over handball before Matheus Cunha goal

10 hrs ago

16

Breakthrough

'Build on this' – Westmeath look to the future after stunning Dublin on golden Leinster day

After a second ever provincial title, the newly-crowned champions head to the All-Ireland series.

Paul Keane

11 hrs ago

1

It's Official

Shamrock Rovers 'very proud' as Pico Lopes named in Cape Verde World Cup squad

12 hrs ago

5

PodcastRugby Weekly Extra

Thrilling URC regular-season finale, and Bilbao build-up

the special one

José Mourinho agrees Real Madrid return after 13 years away – reports

13 hrs ago

8

Dates For The Diary

Fixture details confirmed for All-Ireland SFC games and U20 finals

14 hrs ago

2

Update

Leinster's Tommy O'Brien doubtful for Champions Cup final

14 hrs ago

24

Gooners

Are you an Arsenal fan? We want to hear how you're feeling ahead of the double run-in

15 hrs ago

Claim

No citing after Munster's allegation of spitting by Lions player

15 hrs ago

Ready to go

Benhard Janse van Rensburg features in England's 42-man training squad

16 hrs ago

1

Cleveland

Mitchell leads Cavs past top-seeded Detroit into NBA East finals

19 hrs ago

Aronimink

Rory McIlroy left counting missed opportunities at US PGA Championship

20 hrs ago

10

Rugby

Revived La Rochelle trounce Top 14 leaders Toulouse

20 hrs ago

1

Golf

Aaron Rai claims stunning victory at US PGA Championship

20 hrs ago

2

Pressure

Casey: 'There has been a lot thrown at us as a club, it is sad'

21 hrs ago

24

The fan view

'The hype isn't as loaded on Leinster... It suits us to be underdogs for once'

Leinster fans come into Champions Cup final week with a mixture of emotions.

Murray Kinsella

21 hrs ago

3

Upward Trajectory

This is an exciting young Irish team with the best ahead of them

22 hrs ago

looking ahead

'The 23 that get picked will deserve to get picked'

22 hrs ago

13

Sunday

17th May 2026

As it happened

Aaron Rai wins the PGA Championship, Rory McIlroy in tie for 7th

Fintan O'Toole

Updated 17 May

50

Title Winner

England see off gutsy France to clinch another Women's Six Nations

17 May

1

At long last

'I've had my time in the sun' - McGeeney finally lands Ulster as manager after six as player

17 May

3

Camogie

Cork land All-Ireland title with victory over Kilkenny

17 May

1

Drop looming

Will Osula scores twice as Newcastle edge West Ham to brink of relegation

17 May

Les Cistes

The billionaire, court cases, and an unknown coach - Montpellier's resurgence

17 May

Reaction

'I don't think anybody will write us off as badly in the future' – Westmeath's day of glory

17 May

Champions

Armagh finally land Ulster at the fourth time of asking

Gutsy Monaghan take it to extra time but Armagh finished with style.

Declan Bogue

Reports from St Tiernach's Park

17 May

9

RIP

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61

17 May

10

Landmark

'It was a really special day that I don’t think I’ll ever forget'

17 May

Premier League wrap

Sunderland beat Everton to spoil Seamus Coleman's farewell party

17 May

4

Cycling

Vingegaard climbs to Giro stage nine victory as Eulalio holds firm in pink

17 May

1

Munster SHC

Limerick seal All-Ireland series qualification as Waterford and Tipperary eliminated

17 May

25

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