Advertisement
More Stories
'Basketbrawl' as seven ejected in Pistons-Wolves clash
Min Woo Lee wins first PGA Tour title in Texas as McIlroy reveals elbow injury niggle
As it happened: Kerry v Mayo, GAA Division 1 football league final
Say Cheese

15 of our favourite sporting pictures of the week

Some classic shots from the week in sport
8.00pm, 30 Aug 2015

Mayhem
1 / 15

  • Mayhem

    Kevin McManaman's goal wasn't pretty, but for a few minutes it looked like it was going to beat Mayo today.

  • Blue wall

    Five Dublin defenders surround Mayo's Co Boyle resulting in their late penalty.

  • That feeling

    Mayo fans had their hearts in their mouths during the final moments.

  • Told you!

    Usain Bolt storms to the second of three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

  • The two Jimmys

    Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Jimmy Keaveney chat as they were inducted to the GAA Museum all of fame on Friday.

  • Sky high

    Ireland's Tori Pena in action during the pole vault at the World Athletics Championships.

  • Cringe...

    We love this photo from the Pro12 launch, but it's seriously naff.

  • A thousand words

    Pictures can say more than words ever could.

  • Falling out of contention

    Team GB's Tiffany Porter has a brutal landing as she falls during the women's 100m hurdles in Beijing.

  • Just in time

    Australia's Steve Smith narrowly misses being run out during their defeat of Ireland in Belfast on Thursday.

  • Foul?

    Shrewsbury's Mark Ellis gets to know Glenn Murray of Crystal Palace during their League Cup meeting on Tuesday.

  • When it's not your day

    Javier Hernandez slips up just as he hits a penalty during the Champions League qualifier in Bruges,

  • Calm before the storm

    Johnny Sexton takes kicking practice during Ireland's captain's run on Friday.

  • Wrecking Ball

    Iain Henderson bulldozes over the tryline against Wales.

  • The long goodbye

    Paul O'Connell waves goodbye to the Aviva Stadium for the last time, with his son Paddy.
  • Kevin McManaman's goal wasn't pretty, but for a few minutes it looked like it was going to beat Mayo today.
  • Five Dublin defenders surround Mayo's Co Boyle resulting in their late penalty.
  • Mayo fans had their hearts in their mouths during the final moments.
  • Usain Bolt storms to the second of three gold medals at the World Athletics Championships in Beijing.
  • Jimmy Barry-Murphy and Jimmy Keaveney chat as they were inducted to the GAA Museum all of fame on Friday.
  • Ireland's Tori Pena in action during the pole vault at the World Athletics Championships.
  • We love this photo from the Pro12 launch, but it's seriously naff.
  • Pictures can say more than words ever could.
  • Team GB's Tiffany Porter has a brutal landing as she falls during the women's 100m hurdles in Beijing.
  • Australia's Steve Smith narrowly misses being run out during their defeat of Ireland in Belfast on Thursday.
  • Shrewsbury's Mark Ellis gets to know Glenn Murray of Crystal Palace during their League Cup meeting on Tuesday.
  • Javier Hernandez slips up just as he hits a penalty during the Champions League qualifier in Bruges,
  • Johnny Sexton takes kicking practice during Ireland's captain's run on Friday.
  • Iain Henderson bulldozes over the tryline against Wales.
  • Paul O'Connell waves goodbye to the Aviva Stadium for the last time, with his son Paddy.

 Analysis: Joubert’s refereeing of Welsh scrum doesn’t bode well for Romania clash

Former Ireland midfielder takes charge of Drogheda United

Author
View comments
Send Tip or Correction
Close
Comments
    Ardmore02
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Ardmore02
    Favourite Ardmore02
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 5:32 PM

    the guys on fire. fair play.

    47
    Limón Madrugada
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Limón Madrugada
    Favourite Limón Madrugada
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 5:34 PM

    @Ardmore02: standard is slipping , needs to be more consistent

    10
    Augustus hoop
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Augustus hoop
    Favourite Augustus hoop
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 6:11 PM

    @Ardmore02: mistimed it today, but seeing how from how far back he came to get second, shows he’s better legs than the rest if he gets the timing right

    14
    Stephen Keane
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Stephen Keane
    Favourite Stephen Keane
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 6:53 PM

    So where does this leave him in the standings overall?

    6
    Aidan Holden
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Aidan Holden
    Favourite Aidan Holden
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 7:10 PM

    @Stephen Keane: 93rd

    3
    Roy Ska Butler
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Roy Ska Butler
    Favourite Roy Ska Butler
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 7:15 PM

    @Stephen Keane: Just checked it Stephen he is 93rd, he must of had a few lie ins for the earlier stages

    9
    See 2 more replies ▾
    Micheál Seamus Xavie
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute Micheál Seamus Xavie
    Favourite Micheál Seamus Xavie
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 7:23 PM

    @Stephen Keane: he’s 2nd in the points race. Excellent showing so far

    19
    a.odonovan.tri
    Install the app to use these features.
    Mute a.odonovan.tri
    Favourite a.odonovan.tri
    Report
    May 18th 2018, 10:12 PM

    @Stephen Keane: he’s a sprinter and not a GC contender. He’s 2nd in the running for the maglia ciclamino, the Giro’s version of the green jersey.

    6
Submit a report
Please help us understand how this comment violates our community guidelines.
Thank you for the feedback
Your feedback has been sent to our team for review.
Freecourt judgements
'Basketbrawl' as seven ejected in Pistons-Wolves clash
3 hrs ago
3
FreeHouston Open
Min Woo Lee wins first PGA Tour title in Texas as McIlroy reveals elbow injury niggle
3 hrs ago
6
As it happened
Kerry v Mayo, GAA Division 1 football league final
20 hrs ago
18
The 42 supports the work of the Press Council of Ireland and the Office of the Press Ombudsman, and our staff operate within the Code of Practice. You can obtain a copy of the Code, or contact the Council, at https://www.presscouncil.ie, PH: (01) 6489130, Lo-Call 1800 208 080 or email: mailto:info@presscouncil.ie