Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Tyrone underperforming, Cork running out of excuses

It's a bumper RTÉ GAA podcast ahead of a weekend of both football and hurling action in the Allianz Leagues.

'I wonder is this the time to peak in the league - or is it needed at all?'

Is it time to stop puking and start peaking?

When is the right time to peak for the Allianz Hurling League or is there any need at all? Shane McGrath assesses things ahead of round three.

Hurling • 21 Feb 24

Brian Lohan (in focus) and Davy Fitzgerald are hoping to bulk up their squads this spring

Lohan and Davy chasing the same thing this spring

Brian Lohan and Davy Fitzgerald have a lot in common this spring despite the ongoing tension between the pair, according to former Limerick All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling.

GAA • 13 Feb 24

'There were so many balls going to ground, missed passes'

Dowling: Galway's hurling was 'poor' against Tipp

Former Limerick All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling argues that the sloppiness of Galway's hurling in Sunday's loss to Tipperary in Thurles suggested they hadn't much work done and were probably timing themselves to peak later in the year.

GAA • 12 Feb 24

Alan Tynan of Tipperary is tackled by Galway's Jack Grealish

Cahill happy that inconsistent performance bore fruit

Liam Cahill told RTÉ's Sunday Sport that he pleased his team were able to find form when their game against Galway was in the melting pot this afternoon.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald wasn't happy with how his team performed immediately after the break

Davy Fitzgerald concerned by Waterford fade outs

Waterford manager Davy Fitzgerald says his team need to address their second-half slumps after being edged out by Clare at Walsh Park.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Gearoid O'Connor's late penalty put Galway's challenge to bed

Tipperary come out on top of shoot out with Galway

The goal graphic on the brand-new Semple Stadium big screen was held in reserve until the 74th minute as Gearóid O'Connor's penalty ensured Tipperary held out for an Allianz League victory over Galway.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Jack Prendergast and PJ Fanning pursue Clare's John Conlon

Clare top table with win over Waterford

Clare spoiled the Walsh Park homecoming for Waterford in a spirited 0-20 to 1-16 win in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League this afternoon.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Conal Cunning reacts to a missed goal chance

Antrim come undone in stoppage time as Dubs snatch win

It was heartbreak for Antrim at Corrigan Park on Sunday as a mistake from goalkeeper Tiernan Smyth in stoppage time saw the ball across his own line for what proved to be a decisive goal for Dublin who came away with a win.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Superb Nolan helps Carlow to victory over Meath

Carlow made it two wins from two ahead of mouthwatering Division 2A top of the table local derby clash with Laois in Round 3 with a comfortable win over Meath at Netwatch Cullen Park.

GAA • 08 Apr 24

Donnacha Ó Dálaigh scored the only goal of the game in Mullingar

Westmeath go down fighting against Limerick

It needed a 63rd-minute goal from Donnacha Ó Dálaigh to enable All-Ireland champions Limerick to edge past a very plucky Westmeath outfit in front of a large crowd in Mullingar.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Bergin goal seals Laois win over Kildare

Laois continued their winning start to Alliianz Hurling League Division 2A with victory over Kildare at Hawkfield.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

Gearoid O'Connor of Tipperary is tackled by Galway's Gavin Lee

Sunday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Wins for Clare, Limerick, Dublin and Tipperary in the top divisions of the Allianz Hurling League this afternoon. Relive all the action here.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

David Blanchfield of Kilkenny in action against Patrick Horgan of Cork

Kilkenny see off Cork fightback for first league win

Killkenny brushed off any remaining preseason cobwebs by defeating Cork 0-21 to 1-17 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh under the lights on a night that saw Eoin Cody and Adrian Mullen combine to score 0-12 in Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 10 Feb 24

Wexford's Corey Byrne-Dunbar in action against Offaly's Cathal King

Wexford finish with 13 men but draw with Offaly

A 13-man Wexford side salvaged a 0-20 to 1-17 draw with wasteful Offaly in Saturday's rain-lashed second round Allianz Hurling League Division 1A duel at Chadwicks Wexford Park.

GAA • 10 Feb 24

Daithi Sands fired high to the net for Down

2A/2B/3A/3B hurling round-up: Down too strong for Kerry

There were victories for Down, Derry, Cavan, Longford and Fermanagh in the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 10 Feb 24

Galway are visitors to Thurles on Sunday afternoon

Allianz Hurling League Round 2 - All You Need To Know

Get the full lowdown of the second round of the Allianz Hurling League.

GAA • 11 Feb 24

The Cork panel before last weekend's defeat in Clare

McGrath: Cork need win 'financially and for the group'

Cork's start to the Allianz Hurling League proved inauspicious as they tasted defeat against Clare last weekend and with financial factors among the pressure points at play, Shane McGrath feels it is imperative for Pat Ryan's team to get back to winning ways when they take on Kilkenny on Saturday.

GAA • 08 Feb 24

Diarmuid Ryan played his part as Clare put on a winning performance for the Cusack Park crowd

Ryan credits 'fantastic' new blood in Clare panel

Clare's Diarmuid Ryan was delighted that some of the new faces brought into the panel rose to the occasion as they got their Allianz Hurling League campaign off to a winning start with a hard-fought three-point victory over Cork in Ennis on Sunday.

GAA • 05 Feb 24

David Clifford celebrates with Seán O'Shea after scoring his side's second goal in Clones

Winning the league not Kerry's focus for now

After picking up their first win of the league against Monaghan on Sunday, Kerry defender Paul Murphy played down talk that the Kingdom are intent on regaining the Division 1 crown, insisting that the squad will "think more deeply about" that later in the spring.

Football • 04 Feb 24

Séamus Casey scored Wexford's first goal

Rossiter delighted to see young guns deliver a point

Wexford manager Keith Rossiter tells RTÉ's Sunday Sport that he was delighted with the bottle his players showed to eke out a draw in their Allianz League opener against neighbours Kilkenny.

GAA • 04 Feb 24

Laois hold on to deny Down fightback

Laois began their first campaign in Division 2A of the Allianz Hurling League in over a decade with a battling 2-18 to 0-17 victory at home to Down.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24

Charlie Ennis helped Meath to Christy Ring cup success last year

Meath fight back against Kildare, Division 2B/3A wrap

An inspired performance from Meath goalkeeper Charlie Ennis helped the home side pick up a valuable two points in the opening round of the Allianz National League 2A in a blustery Navan.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24

Morey magic helps Clare to hold off Cork comeback

A late Seadna Morey goal finally sealed an opening Allianz Hurling League Division 1 victory for hosts Clare following a superb second-half display into the wind in Ennis.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24

Tiernan Smyth prevents Limerick's Donnacha Ó Dálaigh scoring a goal

Much-changed Limerick annihilate Antrim in opener

Limerick got their defence of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1 with a comprehensive 1-36 to 1-09 win over Antrim at Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Hurling • 04 Feb 24