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‘It would be an amazing way to end the season’ – Rory McIlroy surges to the top of the leaderboard in Dubai

‘It would be an amazing way to end the season’ – Rory McIlroy surges to the top of the leaderboard in Dubai

‘This came as a real surprise to me’ – Heavyweight contender Joseph Parker issues statement after failing a drugs test

‘This came as a real surprise to me’ – Heavyweight contender Joseph Parker issues statement after failing a drugs test

Navan race meeting called off as wet weather postpones chasing debut for Kopek Des Bordes

Navan race meeting called off as wet weather postpones chasing debut for Kopek Des Bordes

‘They put it up to the European champions’ – Jim Crawford takes positives from Ireland U

‘They put it up to the European champions’ – Jim Crawford takes positives from Ireland U

Watch: Luke Humphries and Michael Smith nearly hit nine darters in the same leg at Grand Slam of Darts

Watch: Luke Humphries and Michael Smith nearly hit nine darters in the same leg at Grand Slam of Darts

Thomas Tuchel says he wants to ‘earn the right’ to sing England’s national anthem at World Cup

Thomas Tuchel says he wants to ‘earn the right’ to sing England’s national anthem at World Cup

‘We know what’s at stake and that’s enough’ – Clarity suits Liam Scales as Ireland chase World Cup dream in Budapest

‘We know what’s at stake and that’s enough’ – Clarity suits Liam Scales as Ireland chase World Cup dream in Budapest

Wayne Bailey: Heavy rain will be a positive for Hunter Legend’s chances in Cheltenham feature

Wayne Bailey: Heavy rain will be a positive for Hunter Legend’s chances in Cheltenham feature

‘It’s just better to go and need to win, rather than a draw is enough’

‘It’s just better to go and need to win, rather than a draw is enough’

Weekend racing preview: Ian Donoghue’s Dunboyne can continue renaissance with Troytown win

Weekend racing preview: Ian Donoghue’s Dunboyne can continue renaissance with Troytown win

Still Bealin blue … but former Dublin star’s son has his beloved Boden in his sights

Still Bealin blue … but former Dublin star’s son has his beloved Boden in his sights

Alfie Hale: How getting the nod from ‘The Big Five’ led to a memorable journey in the green jersey

Alfie Hale: How getting the nod from ‘The Big Five’ led to a memorable journey in the green jersey

Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Ireland must rule the skies against Australia if this team are to truly take flight again

Rúaidhrí O’Connor: Ireland must rule the skies against Australia if this team are to truly take flight again

‘Who has been criticising Paul O’Connell?’ – Ryan Baird stays grounded while Ireland’s lineout is up in the air

‘Who has been criticising Paul O’Connell?’ – Ryan Baird stays grounded while Ireland’s lineout is up in the air

‘Six months ago I wasn’t playing, now I’ve won a championship’ – Former Antrim forward Domhnall Nugent living the dream

‘Six months ago I wasn’t playing, now I’ve won a championship’ – Former Antrim forward Domhnall Nugent living the dream

‘I used to have a big want to fit in, now I’m trying to be more myself’ – Caelan Doris on embracing his differences

‘I used to have a big want to fit in, now I’m trying to be more myself’ – Caelan Doris on embracing his differences

‘We’re in our safe space’ – Edel Thornton aims to get Ireland’s EuroBasket campaign back on track in Dublin

‘We’re in our safe space’ – Edel Thornton aims to get Ireland’s EuroBasket campaign back on track in Dublin

Ireland U21s make star-studded England side work hard for victory in Euro 2027 qualifier

Ireland U21s make star-studded England side work hard for victory in Euro 2027 qualifier

‘There’s a lot of joy’ – Colin O’Brien hails Ireland U17s as focus turns to World Cup showdown with Switzerland

‘There’s a lot of joy’ – Colin O’Brien hails Ireland U17s as focus turns to World Cup showdown with Switzerland

Cian Tracey: Messy succession planning has put Australia on back foot ahead of home World Cup

Cian Tracey: Messy succession planning has put Australia on back foot ahead of home World Cup

Carlow hunting for new hurling manager as ‘thoroughly professional’ Tom Mullally steps down

Carlow hunting for new hurling manager as ‘thoroughly professional’ Tom Mullally steps down

Ireland v Australia predictions: Our rugby experts give their verdict on the big match

Ireland v Australia predictions: Our rugby experts give their verdict on the big match

Clonmel Commercials steeled for St Finbarr’s duel by home comforts and memories of the late Philly Ryan

Clonmel Commercials steeled for St Finbarr’s duel by home comforts and memories of the late Philly Ryan

‘He didn’t behave himself like a great player should’ – Eamon Dunphy serves up a damning verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo

‘He didn’t behave himself like a great player should’ – Eamon Dunphy serves up a damning verdict on Cristiano Ronaldo

Wayward McIlroy hangs tough as flawless Lowry joins him in second place in Dubai

Wayward McIlroy hangs tough as flawless Lowry joins him in second place in Dubai

November’s League of Ireland transfers: Jon Daly poised to become new Waterford manager

November’s League of Ireland transfers: Jon Daly poised to become new Waterford manager

‘There was a nice reaction in the team room when Ronaldo got sent off’ – Caelan Doris hoping to take inspiration from soccer counterparts

‘There was a nice reaction in the team room when Ronaldo got sent off’ – Caelan Doris hoping to take inspiration from soccer counterparts

Ireland to kick off road to World Cup 2027 with French test

Ireland to kick off road to World Cup 2027 with French test

‘Cristiano Ronaldo should be ashamed’ – The view from Lisbon as Portugal come under fire following Ireland’s World Cup win

‘Cristiano Ronaldo should be ashamed’ – The view from Lisbon as Portugal come under fire following Ireland’s World Cup win

Ireland player ratings: Parrott shines as defence puts in heroic shift to frustrate Portugal's stars

Ireland player ratings: Parrott shines as defence puts in heroic shift to frustrate Portugal's stars