Gareth Makim

Recap: Pro12 - Connacht v Leinster

Leinster came out on top in an absorbing seven try interprovincial derby at the Sportsground. Here's how the visitors secured a home semi-final in the Pro12.

Rugby • 15 Apr 17

Michael Conlan has been flying the Irish flag in New York this week

Recap: Michael Conlan defeats Tim Ibarra in pro debut

Irish Olympian Michael Conlan claimed a third-round knockout victory to get his professional career off to a winning start at Madison Square Garden

MMA • 18 Mar 17

Recap: Liverpool come from behind to beat Burnley

Liverpool maintained their push for Champions League qualification as goals from Georginio Wijnaldum and Emre Can saw the Reds come from a goal to beat Burnley

Soccer • 12 Mar 17

Ireland's Jack Kelly comes up short of the Welsh line

Ireland Under-20 Grand Slam hopes ended by Wales

Ireland's Under-20s saw their Grand Slam hopes crumble under a barrage of brilliant Welsh back play as the hosts claimed a 41-27 Six Nations victory in Colwyn Bay.

Rugby • 11 Mar 17

Calvin Nash scores Ireland's opening try

Recap: Wales end Ireland U20s Grand Slam dreams

Ireland's U20s fell to defeat in Colwyn Bay to end their hopes of winning a Grand Slam.

Rugby • 11 Mar 17

Dublin's Eoghan O'Gara with David Clarke and Lee Keegan

Recap: Dubs thrash Mayo; wins for Donegal and Tyrone

Can Mayo end Dublin's unbeaten run after pushing them so close in the autumn's titanic All-Ireland final battles?

GAA • 04 Mar 17

Ireland celebrate victory over Australia

Ireland's southern treble makes for historic year

The year 2016 is destined to go down in Irish rugby folklore thanks to a trio of momentous victories over southern hemisphere giants South Africa, New Zealand and Australia.

Rugby • 26 Nov 16

Jamison Gibson-Park and Sean Cronin celebrate with Adam Byrne after his second half try

RECAP: Leinster get better of Connacht

A much-changed Leinster looked to return to the top of the Guinness Pro12 table against a Connacht side bidding for their first ever win at the RDS.

Rugby • 29 Oct 16

Harrington's back nine surge yielded a first Euro win in eight years

Harrington ends Tour drought with Portugal triumph

Padraig Harrington ended an eight-year wait for success on the European Tour with a one-shot victory in the Portugal Masters.

Golf • 23 Oct 16

McCarthy started both of Ireland's qualifier wins

Koeman hits out at Irish 'overloading' of McCarthy

Ronald Koeman has accused Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill of 'overloading' James McCarthy after the Everton midfielder played all but nine minutes of last week's victories over Georgia and Moldova.

Soccer • 13 Oct 16