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weight off his shoulders

Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters

The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday.

15 hrs ago

In Front

Kane gives Bayern Champions League first-leg advantage over Real Madrid

13 hrs ago

Munster Focus

Cork boss Ben O'Connor: 'It's outside noise and we're not taking any notice'

5 hrs ago

Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

4 hrs ago

Dominant

Ireland's Azaz on target as Southampton storm into Championship play-off places

12 hrs ago

Today's news

food for thought

McIlroy hosts champions' dinner for 32 former Masters winners – with grilled elk sliders on the menu

McIlroy’s dinner was reportedly the most expensive ever hosted, at an estimated cost of €290 a head.

2 hrs ago

Staying Put

In-demand prop De Lutiis rebuffs Ireland to commit to Australia

Ulster and the IRFU have been chasing De Lutiis, who has opted to remain in Australia for another three years.

3 hrs ago

Impact

'He's got a point of difference' - Baird's impressive return is timely for Leinster

4 hrs ago

Oisin Conaty

'It will be a dogfight' - Tyrone under pressure, yet Armagh wary of upcoming Ulster test

5 hrs ago

Munster Focus

Cork boss Ben O'Connor: 'It's outside noise and we're not taking any notice'

5 hrs ago

Signing Up

Graham Burke wants to be 'one-club man in Ireland' after opening talks over new Shamrock Rovers deal

5 hrs ago

Yesterday

7th April 2026

Dominant

Ireland's Azaz on target as Southampton storm into Championship play-off places

12 hrs ago

venues

Tullamore and Portlaoise to host this year's Leinster senior football semi-finals

12 hrs ago

First blood

Havertz nabs late winner as Arsenal take quarter-final lead against Sporting CP

Havertz struck one minute into added time in the Portuguese capital.

12 hrs ago

In Front

Kane gives Bayern Champions League first-leg advantage over Real Madrid

13 hrs ago

caution

Liverpool facing PSG pummelling if standards slip again - Slot

13 hrs ago

weight off his shoulders

Smiles and calm and gags about Irish cooking – McIlroy enjoying his hard-earned comfort at the Masters

The defending champion met the media at the Masters on Tuesday.

Gavin Cooney

reports from Augusta National Golf Club

15 hrs ago

onto the next

Connacht and Ulster keep their good times rolling in Challenge Cup

15 hrs ago

Shane Lowry

'I’d love to be 70 years of age and sitting out on that lawn with Rory, having a drink'

Gavin Cooney

reports from Augusta National Golf Club

16 hrs ago

Champions Cup

Biting ban leaves Sale facing hooker shortage for Leinster clash

16 hrs ago

43m

last push

Carty poised to play vital role in hunt for glory over final few weeks at Connacht

16 hrs ago

Gearing Up

McIlroy paired with Young, Lowry joins Johnson in Masters pairings

17 hrs ago

Optimism

Jon Rahm confident of playing 2027 Ryder Cup at Adare Manor

18 hrs ago

Glory Glory

A morning with Manchester United and their giddy fans at Carton House

Amad Diallo and Bryan Mbeumo back Michael Carrick to become permanent Manchester United manager.

David Sneyd

18 hrs ago

looking ahead

Here is the full list of GAA Championship games on RTÉ this summer

18 hrs ago

Challenge Cup

Doak and Herring doubtful for Ulster's quarter-final clash with La Rochelle

21 hrs ago

57m

Ins and outs

LOI duo called up to Ireland squad for Poland amid injury withdrawals

22 hrs ago

Snap Them Up

Tickets for rounds 4 and 5 of Munster SHC to go on sale tomorrow

22 hrs ago

Bowing out

Aaron Ramsey calls time on his football career

23 hrs ago

not impressed

James McClean hits out at 'awful' League of Ireland pitches

23 hrs ago

60m

Opinion

'It’s a little bit selfish of him to drive and put other people in harm’s way'

7 Apr

u-turn

Veteran Courtney Lawes eyes England return after joining Sale

7 Apr

One More Year

Harry Maguire signs Manchester United contract extension

7 Apr

Iceman

Former Wallabies out-half Bernard Foley to retire at end of season

7 Apr

tom mckibbin

'It was the first time in a long, long time I'd been nervous playing a golf course'

7 Apr

no room for error

Leinster need to shake loose play out of their system as Champions Cup heats up

7 Apr

Dates For Diary

Here's the list of GAA inter-county fixtures and TV coverage this week

7 Apr

man for all seasons

'He has driven standards back' - Aidan O'Shea on Andy Moran in Mayo hotseat

7 Apr

Monday

6th April 2026

Serie A

Napoli keep title defence alive with vital win over Scudetto rivals AC Milan

6 Apr

shel shocked

'Concede those goals that we gave up, you're not going to win an U12 game'

6 Apr

Round-Up

Seani Maguire stars with Cork hat-trick in front of biggest First Division crowd of the season

6 Apr

Point Taken

Unbeaten Bohs miss chance to go top as they're held to fourth draw in a row

6 Apr