How Manchester Utd became a textbook example of a toxic workplace The ongoing turmoil at Old Trafford shows how a toxic work environment can quietly destroy performance from the inside out Manchester United • 08 Jan
How Manchester Utd became a textbook example of a toxic workplace The ongoing turmoil at Old Trafford shows how a toxic work environment can quietly destroy performance from the inside out Manchester United • 08 Jan
How Munster rugby and French soccer fans strike the right note The difference between curated anthems and spontaneous chanting reveals something essential about power relations in a sports stadium Sport • 12 Dec 25
How Munster rugby and French soccer fans strike the right note The difference between curated anthems and spontaneous chanting reveals something essential about power relations in a sports stadium Sport • 12 Dec 25
George Best: what makes a soccer icon? The worth of a football icon goes beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch and is measured in the devotion of the fan Soccer • 24 Nov 25
George Best: what makes a soccer icon? The worth of a football icon goes beyond the 90 minutes on the pitch and is measured in the devotion of the fan Soccer • 24 Nov 25
Why who you hate matters when it comes to watching soccer The key factor in determining how much post-match content soccer fans watch is actually the pleasure people take from the misfortune of others Soccer • 18 Nov 25
Why who you hate matters when it comes to watching soccer The key factor in determining how much post-match content soccer fans watch is actually the pleasure people take from the misfortune of others Soccer • 18 Nov 25
Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe Soccer • 08 Oct 25
Could mental skill development be key to improving Irish soccer? Cognitive skills are increasingly becoming an integral part of player development strategies within elite academies across Europe Soccer • 08 Oct 25
Could Alexander Isak use a legal case to leave Newcastle United? The Diarra case decision by the European Court of Justice last year might give Isak a legal precedent to end his transfer saga Brainstorm • 25 Aug 25
Could Alexander Isak use a legal case to leave Newcastle United? The Diarra case decision by the European Court of Justice last year might give Isak a legal precedent to end his transfer saga Brainstorm • 25 Aug 25
From red to grey, how kit colours appear to affect performance Science suggests the colour of a shirt can give teams a performance edge, with red kits leading to greater success Soccer • 14 Aug 25
From red to grey, how kit colours appear to affect performance Science suggests the colour of a shirt can give teams a performance edge, with red kits leading to greater success Soccer • 14 Aug 25
Why multi-club ownership is causing problems in soccer As Crystal Palace, Drogheda United and others have discovered, multi-club ownership is now a confusing force reshaping soccer's future Soccer • 11 Aug 25
Why multi-club ownership is causing problems in soccer As Crystal Palace, Drogheda United and others have discovered, multi-club ownership is now a confusing force reshaping soccer's future Soccer • 11 Aug 25
Hoops scene: why people become Shamrock Rovers' fans & volunteers A new project is looking at the part played by Shamrock Rovers' fans and volunteers in building a club and community culture Shamrock Rovers • 24 Jul 25
Hoops scene: why people become Shamrock Rovers' fans & volunteers A new project is looking at the part played by Shamrock Rovers' fans and volunteers in building a club and community culture Shamrock Rovers • 24 Jul 25
From Bohs to the GAA, how sports jerseys became big business Rapid commercialisation and fan loyalty means replica jerseys and sportswear are now a billion euro business Soccer • 18 Jul 25
From Bohs to the GAA, how sports jerseys became big business Rapid commercialisation and fan loyalty means replica jerseys and sportswear are now a billion euro business Soccer • 18 Jul 25
Inside the phenomenal football brain of Kevin De Bruyne Football intelligence means the Belgian and Man City star's ability to read the game is on par with the greatest midfielders of all time Kevin De Bruyne • 20 May 25
Inside the phenomenal football brain of Kevin De Bruyne Football intelligence means the Belgian and Man City star's ability to read the game is on par with the greatest midfielders of all time Kevin De Bruyne • 20 May 25
What the Rubiales case tells us about sport, gender and power Women's soccer in both Spain and Ireland have seen abuses of power which demonstrate ongoing restrictive attitudes towards women Soccer • 20 Feb 25
What the Rubiales case tells us about sport, gender and power Women's soccer in both Spain and Ireland have seen abuses of power which demonstrate ongoing restrictive attitudes towards women Soccer • 20 Feb 25
How we debunked the myth of the stupid elite soccer player New research into professional soccer players finds they score well above average on tests of memory, planning and problem-solving Soccer • 29 Jan 25
How we debunked the myth of the stupid elite soccer player New research into professional soccer players finds they score well above average on tests of memory, planning and problem-solving Soccer • 29 Jan 25
3 ways Ruben Amorim can rebuild Manchester United's identity The Portuguese manager faces a massive task at Old Trafford when it comes to imposing his footballing philosophy on all concerned Soccer • 26 Nov 24
3 ways Ruben Amorim can rebuild Manchester United's identity The Portuguese manager faces a massive task at Old Trafford when it comes to imposing his footballing philosophy on all concerned Soccer • 26 Nov 24
Are professional soccer players overworked? The demands of the modern game and an overloaded calendar are having a serious impact on players' wellbeing and performance Soccer • 18 Nov 24
Are professional soccer players overworked? The demands of the modern game and an overloaded calendar are having a serious impact on players' wellbeing and performance Soccer • 18 Nov 24
Could a united Ireland retain its two international teams? There's no necessary requirement that international soccer teams correspond to an internationally recognised state United Ireland • 23 Oct 24
Could a united Ireland retain its two international teams? There's no necessary requirement that international soccer teams correspond to an internationally recognised state United Ireland • 23 Oct 24
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 04 Oct 24
Meet Anne O'Brien, the legendary soccer star from Inchicore A 'wizard on the ball', O'Brien became one of the first Irish women to play the game at an international level 50 years ago Soccer • 04 Oct 24
How kick-off time affects Premier League results The night owl effect means home teams are nearly 15% more likely to win games with later kick-offs compared to early kick-offs Soccer • 10 Nov 25
How kick-off time affects Premier League results The night owl effect means home teams are nearly 15% more likely to win games with later kick-offs compared to early kick-offs Soccer • 10 Nov 25
The awkward history of soccer at the Olympics Soccer at the Olympics now plays second fiddle in the minds of players and fans to the ever-popular World Cup and continental championships Olympic Games • 09 Aug 24
The awkward history of soccer at the Olympics Soccer at the Olympics now plays second fiddle in the minds of players and fans to the ever-popular World Cup and continental championships Olympic Games • 09 Aug 24
How a 'magical' 1978 night at Tolka Park went down in WNT history Ireland's 1978 match against France on home soil stands out for many former WNT players as a highlight of their days in a green jersey UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 16 Jul 24
How a 'magical' 1978 night at Tolka Park went down in WNT history Ireland's 1978 match against France on home soil stands out for many former WNT players as a highlight of their days in a green jersey UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 16 Jul 24
Will co-hosting Euro 2028 be a sports diplomacy win for Ireland? While the short-term benefits of hosting mega-events are often highlighted, the long-term consequences can be less rosy Euro 2028 • 15 Jul 24
Will co-hosting Euro 2028 be a sports diplomacy win for Ireland? While the short-term benefits of hosting mega-events are often highlighted, the long-term consequences can be less rosy Euro 2028 • 15 Jul 24
The story of the Irish WNT's first meeting with England in 1978 A snowstorm delayed Ireland's first ever clash against England, but the message nearly didn't reach the team UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 12 Jul 24
The story of the Irish WNT's first meeting with England in 1978 A snowstorm delayed Ireland's first ever clash against England, but the message nearly didn't reach the team UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 12 Jul 24
Here are 5 team building theories that could decide Euro 2024 A tournament like this allows national teams to show the importance of leadership and teamwork in the quest for success Euro 2024 • 21 Jun 24
Here are 5 team building theories that could decide Euro 2024 A tournament like this allows national teams to show the importance of leadership and teamwork in the quest for success Euro 2024 • 21 Jun 24
3 tips to improve the use of VAR in the Premier League Right now VAR isn't viewed as a tool to help officials, but as a way to send refs to the naughty corner Premier League • 06 Jun 24
3 tips to improve the use of VAR in the Premier League Right now VAR isn't viewed as a tool to help officials, but as a way to send refs to the naughty corner Premier League • 06 Jun 24
Why Ireland's WNT has a formidable opponent in Sweden Ireland and Sweden were two of the pioneering teams that participated in the very first UEFA competition for women's football UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 04 Jun 24
Why Ireland's WNT has a formidable opponent in Sweden Ireland and Sweden were two of the pioneering teams that participated in the very first UEFA competition for women's football UEFA Women's Euro 2025 • 04 Jun 24
