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22 February 2026; Chris Óg Jones of Cork celebrates after scoring his side's first goal during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Meath at Páirc Ui Rinn in Cork. Photo by Seb Daly/Sportsfile

Cork beat Meath to take big step towards top flight

The chant of 'Rebels, Rebels' rang out among the 6,223 crowd at Páirc Uí Rinn after Cork took a major step towards Division 1 promotion by holding on for a two-point victory over Meath.

Football • 23 hrs

Cork are looking to end what has been a 10-year absence from the league's top flight

Cork look for promotion pick-up and added relevance

Living in the shadow of the county's hurlers for the most part, the Cork footballers have started the year well, but can they keep it up as the look to join the league's top tier ahead of a meaningful run in the championship?

Football • 22 Feb

15 February 2026; Mark Cronin of Cork on his way to scoring his side's third goal despite the attention of Offaly goalkeeper Conor Melia and Rory Egan during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Offaly and Cork at Glenisk O'Connor Park in

Cork eye top-flight return but Faithful facing the drop

Cork's decade-long wait for a return to the top flight isn't quite over yet. But this result from Tullamore puts them in a strong position to escape the second tier - and their first half performance in particular suggests they should have it them.

Football • 15 Feb

Laura Hayes of Cork during the Munster Senior Camogie Championship semi-final match between Cork and Clare at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork.

'Camogie in a good place' says Cork ace Hayes

Cork's Laura Hayes says camogie is in a "good place" ahead of the newly-sponsored Centra National League, but says more can be done to promote the sport.

Camogie • 10 Feb

GAA Podcast imagery 9/2 featuring big picture of Ben O'Connor

RTÉ GAA Pod: O'Connor impresses, Dowling for Kilkenny?

GAA commentator and journalist Cathal Mullaney is joined on the sofa for the RTÉ GAA Podcast by Rory O'Neill, with Shane McGrath dialling in to review the weekend's hurling action.

Hurling • 10 Feb

7 February 2026; A skirmish near the end of the first half during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Horgan: You can't be too careful with head contact

Patrick Horgan reckons that Cork manager Ben O'Connor has a point when he says that hurling could become too much like soccer, but he stresses that you can't be too careful when it comes to head contact.

Hurling • 09 Feb

7 February 2026; Seán O'Donoghue of Cork wins possession ahead of his team mate Ger Millerick and Tipperary forwaeds Darragh Stekelum and Jason Forde during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chao

Cork see off Tipp in niggly league encounter

Both sides finished with 14 men as Cork put All-Ireland final heartbreak out of their minds with a seven-point victory over Tipperary in front of a bumper 30,910 crowd at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 07 Feb

7 February 2026; Players of both sides jostle each other, just before half-time, during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Tipperary at SuperValu Páirc Ui Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Ray McManus/Sportsfile

Allianz Hurling League recap: Cork 0-29 Tipperary 0-22

A bumper crowd is expected at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh for the clash of two unbeaten sides.

Hurling • 07 Feb

Cork's physicality gives them the edge, says Carroll

Former Offaly hurler Brian Carroll believes Cork's physicality will give them the edge over Tipperary this weekend as two hurling powers meet in the Allianz Hurling League.

Hurling • 06 Feb

Dublin , Ireland - 20 July 2025; A general view of the action during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship final match between Cork and Tipperary at Croke Park in Dublin. (Photo By Stephen McCarthy/Sportsfile via Getty Images)

Daly expecting 'mouthwatering' clash between old foes

On a bumper weekend of Allianz Hurling League action, the RTÉ Sport cameras will bring us the pick of the litter with an All-Ireland final rematch down for decision at Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Saturday evening - and Clare legend Anthony Daly reckons we're in for a "mouthwatering" evening's action.

Hurling • 06 Feb

Shane McGrath: 'Tipperary don't have to win at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, but Cork cannot afford to lose'

Leeside magic awaits in game Cork dare not lose

Shane McGrath is expecting a thrilling occasion on Saturday night when All-Ireland champions Tipperary take on a Cork side looking to exact a degree of revenge for last year's Liam MacCarthy heartache.

Hurling • 04 Feb

Chris Óg Jones of Cork during the Allianz Football League Division 2 match between Cork and Cavan at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork

Cork show mettle on the road as they get past Louth

Cork bucked the trend to defeat Louth at the Integral Gaelic Grounds by a five points in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League.

Football • 01 Feb

31 January 2026; Cork manager Ben O'Connor during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Galway and Cork at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

'We're gone like soccer' - O'Connor bemoans crackdown

Cork hurling manager Ben O'Connor says there is a danger of hurling being turned into soccer if GAA authorities continue to introduce new rules and regulations.

Hurling • 01 Feb

Eoin Roche of Cork is tackled by Colm Molloy of Galway during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Galway and Cork at Pearse Stadium in Galway.

Cork move through the gears to get past Tribesmen

Reigning Allianz Hurling League Division 1A champions Cork recovered from a slow start to put Galway to the sword 2-20 to 1-21 in front of 8,464 at Pearse Stadium.

Hurling • 31 Jan

31 January 2026; Players of both side's tussle during the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Galway and Cork at Pearse Stadium in Galway. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Cork fought back to take down Galway while Dublin were much too strong for Kildare.

Hurling • 01 Feb

Waterford's Shane Bennett leaves the pitch after the heavy defeat to Cork at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Horgan: Callow Déise will be a different beast in May

Patrick Horgan believes Waterford will be an entirely different proposition when they cross paths with Cork in May.

Hurling • 26 Jan

25 January 2026; Cork manager Ben O'Connor before the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A match between Cork and Waterford at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in Cork. Photo by Ben McShane/Sportsfile

O'Connor relieved to begin new era for Cork in style

Cork manager Ben O'Connor admitted there was a sense of relief to play a big game following their Allianz Hurling League Division 1A Waterford at Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Hurling • 25 Jan

Declan Dalton scores Cork's second goal from the penalty spot

Emphatic start from Cork as they swat aside Waterford

Ben O'Connor enjoyed a resounding win in his first competitive game in charge of Cork as the Rebels opened their Division 1A league account with a 14-point win over Waterford.

Hurling • 25 Jan

Cavan's Tristan Noach-Hofmann reacts after his side's defeat to Cork

Sherlock sinks Cavan to complete Cork comeback

A two-point free from Steven Sherlock was the difference as Cork came from seven points down to defeat Cavan by the bare minimum in Division 2 at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh.

Football • 25 Jan

O'Connor avoiding rearview mirror as Rebel reign begins

Ben O'Connor's reign as Cork hurling manager begins competitively in the Allianz Division 1A opener at home to Waterford. The Newtownshandrum man is soley focusing on the future after the Rebels' harrowing 2025 All-Ireland final defeat.

Hurling • 25 Jan

Plan B could turn tide for All-Ireland chasing Cork

Shane McGrath believes it only requires a small change from new Cork hurling manager Ben O'Connor to get the Rebels over the line and end their Liam MacCarthy drought.

Hurling • 22 Jan

Chris Óg Jones of Cork in action against Jason Foley of Kerry during the McGrath Cup final match between Cork and Kerry at Fitzgerald Stadium in Killarney, Kerry. Photo by Michael P Ryan/Sportsfile

Jones completes Rebels comeback in McGrath Cup final

Cork received the perfect tonic ahead of the start of their Division 2 league campaign as a second-half comeback saw them retain the McGrath Cup following a 0-16 to 0-15 win over Kerry in Killarney.

Football • 17 Jan

Eoin Downey of Cork during the GAA Hurling All-Ireland Senior Championship semi-final match between Cork and Dublin at Croke Park in Dublin. Photo by Ramsey Cardy/Sportsfile

No pain, no gain for Downey ahead of new Rebel season

Eoin Downey's 2025 season ended in the worst possible fashion, but with a fresh inter-county and Fitzgibbon season kicking into gear, he's excited for what lies in store.

Hurling • 12 Jan

Colin O’Brien of Cork and William O'Donoghue of Limerick contest a dropping ball during the Co-Op Superstores Munster Senior Hurling League match between Limerick and Cork at TUS Gaelic Grounds in Limerick.

Ó Dálaigh shines as Limerick ease past callow Cork

Donnacha Ó Dálaigh made it three goals in two games as a strong Limerick selection cruised past an inexperienced Cork side in the Munster Hurling League.

Hurling • 07 Jan

Kingston: No Cork leadership void with Horgan departure

Shane Kingston feels that Cork have no shortage of leaders to compensate for Patrick Horgan's retirement.

Hurling • 30 Dec 25

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Cork beat Meath to take big step towards top flight

Cork look for promotion pick-up and added relevance

Cork eye top-flight return but Faithful facing the drop

'Camogie in a good place' says Cork ace Hayes

RTÉ GAA Pod: O'Connor impresses, Dowling for Kilkenny?

Horgan: You can't be too careful with head contact

Cork see off Tipp in niggly league encounter

Allianz Hurling League recap: Cork 0-29 Tipperary 0-22

Cork's physicality gives them the edge, says Carroll

Daly expecting 'mouthwatering' clash between old foes

Leeside magic awaits in game Cork dare not lose

Cork show mettle on the road as they get past Louth

'We're gone like soccer' - O'Connor bemoans crackdown

Cork move through the gears to get past Tribesmen

Saturday's Allianz Hurling League results and reports

Horgan: Callow Déise will be a different beast in May

O'Connor relieved to begin new era for Cork in style

Emphatic start from Cork as they swat aside Waterford

Sherlock sinks Cavan to complete Cork comeback

O'Connor avoiding rearview mirror as Rebel reign begins

Plan B could turn tide for All-Ireland chasing Cork

Jones completes Rebels comeback in McGrath Cup final

No pain, no gain for Downey ahead of new Rebel season

Ó Dálaigh shines as Limerick ease past callow Cork

Kingston: No Cork leadership void with Horgan departure