Match off: High profile sports and cancellations The Six Nations' game between Ireland and Italy is not the first sports' event to be cancelled due to unforeseen events Sport • 26 Feb 20
How the sporting rivalry evolved between Ireland and England "Go across every sport that's played internationally and there has been a rivalry between the Irish and the English" Brainstorm • 20 Nov 20
A short history of shemozzles in the GAA How a Yiddish word became a term for on-the-pitch melees, brawls and fights in hurling and Gaelic football GAA • 14 Dec 20
How your local sports club may be ruining the planet New international sporting contests means clubs with very local fan-bases are travelling more and contributing to the climate crisis Climate Change • 18 Feb 20
What's the secret to making a field sports team go faster? It's all about sprinting Sport • 17 Feb 20
The science behind the running shoes which help you go faster Can innovations in footwear design really make such a big difference to your Parkrun, 10k or marathon time? Running • 03 Feb 20
How to use sport to improve prisoners' mental health Sport can be effectively used to improve the mental health of prisoners and benefit their families and the wider community Mental Health • 27 Jan 20
A game of two halves: politicians and sporting language Just why are politicians so addicted to "level playing fields", "green jerseys" and "winning teams"? Election 2020 • 28 Jan 20
No more Davy Fitz: should the GAA bring in silent sidelines? The competitive nature of sport can lead to emotional, verbal and even physical antics on the sideline by managers, mentors and supporters GAA • 21 Jan 20
The story behind hurling's new yellow sliotar The new digitised yellow sliotar has come through a rigorous set of tests over the last few years Hurling • 12 Oct 20
How music helps footballers become pitch perfect Here's a psychological theory to explain how music helps footballers prepare for the game ahead Psychology • 25 Nov 19
How Jose Mourinho became the Donald Trump of football Like the US president, the new Spurs' manager is a master of media distraction and diversion Jose Mourinho • 22 Nov 19
Everything you need to know about steroids Most commonly associated with cheating athletes, steroids occur naturally in our bodies and play an important role in modern medicine Brainstorm • 11 Nov 19
How technology like VAR is changing sport Technology means the experience of sports fans is changing - and not necessarily for the better.. Sport • 12 Feb 20
How an organisation like the GAA can help vulnerable young men The GAA's nationwide appeal means it can play a major role in the search for a more meaningful existence in people's lives Ireland • 16 Sep 19
The maths of fantasy football Can strategic use of the Bench Boost, Free Hit and Triple Captain chips really increase your points total? Fantasy Football • 15 Oct 20
How controversy reigned when Kerry and Dublin clashed in 1893 There was controversy and sledging galore when the two heavyweights met for their very first All Ireland clash 126 years ago Sport • 11 Sep 19
More than a game: the unstoppable growth of esports Competitive multi-player video gaming is now a global phenomenon and a way for schools to engage children in new and dynamic ways Esports • 11 Sep 19
Match off due to Brexit: the GAA and the return of a border Cross-border sports in Ireland like Gaelic games could face many challenges in the event of a no-deal Brexit. GAA • 01 Oct 19
'See yiz in Coppers': how to make a memorable GAA victory speech Some tips for iconic Hogan Stand speeches for All Ireland winning captains in 2020 GAA • 28 Dec 19
Is the dreaded ACL injury on the rise in the GAA? Understanding the pattern of Anterior Cruciate Ligament injuries is key to managing the risk for players at every level Sport • 11 Sep 19
Do football transfer deadline day medicals really work? Inaccurate tests carried out under the pressure of a deadline can lead to clubs making the wrong decisions about players Football • 01 Aug 19
A historian's take on Donal Óg Cusack's "British culture" claim Gaelic games arguably keep alive the last remnants of a British sporting tradition, namely amateurism, while also being open to innovation History • 31 Jul 19
How fit are GAA referees? A new research study tracks the fitness of Gaelic football and hurling referees as they cover up to 10km in each game Gaelic Games • 28 Jul 19
Why do some men think they could win a point off Serena Williams? The overarching theme in online commentary seems to be that men are delusional and women have the good sense to know better Gender • 22 Jul 19
