Gratitude the watchword for Tuohy after breaking record It was a landmark occasion for Zach Tuohy as the Laois native broke the all-time appearance record for an Irish player in the VFL/AFL by … other sport • 09 Jul
AFL coaches deny wrongdoing after indigenous claims Former Hawthorn head coach Alastair Clarkson and his onetime assistant Chris Fagan have denied any wrongdoing during their time at the Melbourne-based Australian Rules club … other sport • 22 Sep 22
Mark Keane to make temporary return home from AFL Cork GAA footballer Mark Keane will return home to Ireland temporarily after his Australian Football League club Collingwood granted him permission to depart before the … GAA • 13 Aug 21
Irish stars worldwide reveal their Christmas plans Ireland's footprint on the sporting world continues to spread and you can find our athletes in all corners of the globe. other sport • 22 Dec 20
Pearce Hanley retires from AFL aged 31 Mayo man Pearce Hanley has announced his retirement from the Australian Football League at the age of 31. other sport • 02 Sep 20
Lockdown forces historic switch for AFL Grand Final One of the most iconic fixtures on the Australian sporting calendar, the AFL "Grand Final", will be played outside Melbourne for the first time in … other sport • 24 Aug 20
AFL apologises to ex-player for 'disgraceful racism' The Australian Football League (AFL) has apologised to indigenous former player Robert Muir after he revealed he had suffered incessant racism and abuse during his … other sport • 24 Aug 20
Australia to allow 10,000 spectators at small stadiums Australia will allow crowds of up to 10,000 at small stadiums to watch sport as part of plans to ease social distancing restrictions in July, … Rugby • 12 Jun 20
'We eat meat pies and you eat quiche' Old rivalries flared as Australian Football League teams returned to limited training on Monday, with Port Adelaide Power fuming at having to share accommodation in … Other sport • 18 May 20
AFL season to resume in June The Australian Football League season will resume on 11 June, with players to return to training from Monday, Chief Executive Gillon McLachlan has announced. Other sport • 15 May 20
Nash determined to stay put in spite of AFL shutdown Hawthorne's Conor Nash on the challenge of keeping focused as the AFL season enters a period of downtime as a result of the coronavirus. GAA • 24 Mar 20
What Cathal McShane can expect in the AFL - Colm Begley Laois footballer Colm Begley speaks to RTE 2FM's Game On about what Tyrone's Cathal McShane can expect should he make a move to the AFL … Cathal McShane • 07 Jan 20
Richmond crush GWS to win AFL Grand Final The rampaging Richmond Tigers stormed to their second Australian Football League title in three years with a 89-point humiliation of the Greater Western Sydney Giants … Other sport • 28 Sep 19
Expanded Clarke role as AFL step up Irish recruitment Former Down star Marty Clarke is to take up a part-time role with the AFL that will see him assist young Gaelic footballers in making … GAA • 21 Mar 18
AFL criticised as transgender player ruled ineligible The Australian Football League has come under fire after ruling a transgender footballer ineligible for selection a day before the national draft for the professional … Other sport • 17 Oct 17
