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Leinster's succession plan

Noel McNamara to replace Leo Cullen as head coach next season Analysis Leinster back McNamara's growing reputation in exciting appointment

Blockbuster Nations League draw for Ireland WNT

Ireland to face world champions Spain, Norway and Switzerland in 2027 Carla Ward: 'We genuinely believe we can go toe-to-toe with the best and get results'

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RIP

'She represented the very best of us': Hundreds gather for funeral of Ciara Mageean

The mass heard that the athlete was an “inspirational human being”.

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Munster GAA

McGrath Cup and Munster Hurling League draws announced

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To win just once: Ireland’s biggest Brewers fan goes home to experience World Series glory

Living in Ireland since 2007, Matt Steerman made a pilgrimage to Wisconsin to see his beloved Milwaukee Brewers play in baseball’s World Series for the first time in 44 years. Here, Matt tells Sinead and Niall about why his side’s victory resonated in so many ways.

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Leinster back McNamara's growing reputation in exciting appointment

The 43-year-old Clare man will be a senior professional head coach for the first time.

Murray Kinsella

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Reaction

Carla Ward: 'We genuinely believe we can go toe-to-toe with the best and get results'

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Cricket

Orla Prendergast becomes first Ireland women's player to join Indian WPL

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Pot Luck

Ireland to face world champions Spain in 2027 Women's Nations League

Carla Ward’s side also pitted against Norway and Switzerland in Group A1.

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Football

Eoin Kenny - son of Stephen - receives first Northern Ireland senior call-up

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Calling Time

Tipperary All-Ireland winner Kennedy announces inter-county retirement

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RIP

Spanish footballer De Miguel dies after collision with goalkeeper

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Tribesmen

Lisa Fallon appointment confirmed as Éamonn Fitzmaurice unveils Galway backroom team

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Time to say goodbye

West Ham sack head coach Nuno Espírito Santo

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Appointment

Noel McNamara to become Leinster head coach after Leo Cullen departs at end of the season

The Clare native will join Leinster from Union Bordeaux-Bègles, where he is currently the club’s attack coach.

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NBA

Thunder defeat Cavs as LeBron's 76ers stay on top of Eastern Conference

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NFL

Swift rushes for three touchdowns as Bears overpower Seahawks in statement win

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race that stops a nation

Point of Law wins Melbourne Cup as Joseph O'Brien's runners miss out

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FAI CUP FINAL BUILD UP

Waterford's Miracle Man: Graham Coughlan's life in football sums up game's extremes

Dubliner reflects on what haunts him from career and pride in the life his parents helped provide.

David Sneyd

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AnalysisRebels

The numbers behind Cork's struggles in Munster club championship - and some root causes

11 hrs ago

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'I've got a bit more confidence in myself' - Baloucoune ready to rock for Ireland

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King Con

Con O'Callaghan says dropping hurling has helped him get back to his best

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Monday Night Football

Thierno Barry grabs only goal as Everton win away to Newcastle

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Pen to Paper

FAI Cup final boost for Waterford as boss Graham Coughlan signs two-year contract

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Top Cat

TJ Reid's Kilkenny exit: 'I wasn't going to be around for four or five years of rebuilding'

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ColumnThe Redzone

Paddy McAteer’s college football heroics shine a new spotlight on Irish NFL ambitions

Armagh native became the latest Irish kicker to make a splash Stateside with a clutch 60-yard field goal.

Steve O'Rourke

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Luck of the Draw

Best/worst draw? Ireland WNT set to learn 2027 Nations League opponents

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Team news

La Rochelle lock Moerat to make Springbok return against Italy

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LOI Transfer News

Cork City sign Scottish midfielder Archie Meekison

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Must ReadSilverware

What's in a name? The story behind every SFC cup

All the Gaelic football county championship cups are handed out now, but what is their origin?

Declan Bogue

2 Nov

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Award Season

Katie McCabe shortlisted for Fifpro Women's World 11

Updated 2 Nov

Courts

Former Ireland rugby player Brendan Mullin pleads not guilty to Brown Thomas perfume theft

2 Nov

Staying Put

Darragh Joyce ends hopes of Kilkenny return with new AFL contract

2 Nov

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Rugby Weekly Extra

Optimism or pessimism for Ireland? The Nations Championship is back

Cricket

Ireland women's cricketer Stokell suspended after anti-doping violation

2 Nov

SeriesClub Corner

Loughrea rule in Galway again, McCarthy soars with Clare champions, and Con strikes for Cuala

2 Nov

RIP

'Much-loved and inspirational' Irish Olympian Ciara Mageean to be laid to rest on Tuesday

2 Nov

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Looking Forward

Ireland international Leavy eyes up move to Europe as discussions continue with St Pat's

2 Nov

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F1

Lewis Hamilton demands ‘serious talks’ after Charles Leclerc misfire

2 Nov

NBA

'Remarkable' rookie Lendeborg scores 37 as Warriors beat Clippers

2 Nov

Wrap

Vikings suffer first loss while Broncos edge Chiefs in NFL

2 Nov

Young Guns

'It's just magic' - Cullen delights in Leinster's youth taking their chances

2 Nov

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