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Devin Toner training at Carton House today

Toner intent on retaking jersey from 'phenomenal' Ryan

Devin Toner admitted losing his Ireland starting spot to James Ryan stung last Saturday but the experienced lock couldn't help but lavish praise on the "phenomenally talented" new kid on the block.

Rugby • 07 Feb 18

Joe Carbery may be in line to see some game time against Italy on Saturday

'He wants perfection - it makes everybody play better'

He may be his rival for the number ten shirt, but Johnny Sexton is a player that drives you on to do better things on the pitch, says Joey Carbery.

Rugby • 06 Feb 18

Mo Salah salutes the crowd after opening the scoring against Spurs

Recap: Sunday's soccer updates

Crystal Palace and Newcastle United have drawn 1-1, while Liverpool and Spurs played out a cracking game at Anfield 2-2. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 04 Feb 18

Kildare get their league campaign under way at Croke Park against the Dubs

Division 1 preview: All in the mind for exciting Lilies

When Emmet Bolton walked into the inter-county sunset last October, he delivered a glowing appraisal of Kildare's future prospects. Can they make a massive statement in the Allianz Football League Division 1 opener against the Dubs?

GAA • 27 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill (L) and John Delaney have an 'understanding

O'Neill free to talk to clubs about jobs, says Delaney

FAI chief executive expects Martin O'Neill to sign his contract by next Wednesday, but the Republic of Ireland manager will still have permission to discuss opportunities with clubs.

Soccer • 17 Jan 18

David Moyes speaks to his players ahead of extra-time at the London Stadium

Recap: FA Cup third-round replays

Read back on how all the action unfolded across the water.

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

Martin O'Neill and Roy Keane have a verbal agreement with the FAI

Keeping the faith - what now for O'Neill & the FAI?

A huge crack has seemingly opened up in a relationship built on trust. Can it be repaired?

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

Damian Browne: 'I can't swim so getting in in the middle of the Atlantic was something I had reservations about to put it lightly.'

Damian Browne soldiering on in heart of the Atlantic

Former Connacht and Leinster rugby player Damian Browne can't even swim, yet he's thrown himself head first into the Atlantic as he navigates his trusty Darien across the ocean all by his lonesome.

Rowing • 16 Jan 18

Adrian and Cheikhou Kouyate of West Ham United get in a tangle

Recap: Tottenham 1-1 West Ham

Declan Rice helps West Ham to a battling point at Wembley. Read back on how it happened.

Soccer • 16 Jan 18

Conor McGregor has rarely strayed too far from the headlines in 2017

A year in the life of Conor McGregor

The Dubliner had a year crammed with enough incident to last a lifetime, without once competing in the sport that's made him a superstar. Here's how it played out.

MMA • 16 Jan 18