Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

The stands won't be this full, but the return of supporters will be very welcome

Premier League move penultimate round to allow fans in

The penultimate round of Premier League matches will be pushed back so each team can play a home game in front of up to 10,000 fans.

Soccer • 15 Apr 21

Ireland are set to take on France at Energia Park, Donnybrook, on Saturday

Six Nations clash with France still awaiting clearance

The fate of Ireland's Women's Six Nations clash with France remains in the balance as the Government continues to establish a workable solution for elite sports travel amidst the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

Rugby • 13 Apr 21

Leinster have played 11 matches behind closed doors

Leinster propose antigen testing for fans at RDS

Leinster Rugby has submitted plans to Government to use rapid antigen testing to allow the return of spectators to matches at the RDS Arena.

Rugby • 13 Apr 21

The French Open will now start on the penultimate day of May

French Open delayed by a week due to restrictions

The French Open has been postponed by a week with the main tournament now due to start on 30 May, the French Tennis Federation has announced.

Tennis • 08 Apr 21

The GAA will commit their plan to paper imminently

GAA roadmap imminent, club training might resume in May

The GAA are set to reveal their roadmap for the 2021 season on Thursday or Friday and have suggested adult club training might be possible from May, Government allowing.

GAA • 07 Apr 21

Dublin could lose home advantage for some games

Chambers: Dublin training breach 'clearly unacceptable'

The photographs showing members of the Dublin senior football panel training in the presence of a coach is a "clear undermining of the public health message", according to Minister of State for Sport, Jack Chambers.

GAA • 01 Apr 21

Several Dublin players were photographed training together in the presence of a coach (Credit: Irish Independent/independent.ie)

GAA stresses 'extreme disappointment' on Dubs training

The GAA has stressed its "frustration and extreme disappointment" following reports of Dublin holding a training session involving several players in what was a breach of both the organisation's guidelines those imposed by the Government.

GAA • 01 Apr 21

Elstadt set to miss Munster game due to Covid-19 rules

Rynhardt Elstadt will miss Toulouse's Champions Cup game with Munster on Saturday in Limerick due to the quarantine regulations in Ireland.

Rugby • 31 Mar 21

GAA was granted an exemption last year as an amateur sport

Kildare manager asks for Under-20 grade to take place

With the GAA currently waiting for word of a potential return to inter-county training, Kildare Under-20 football manager Brian Flanagan has urged the association to keep the grade on its priority list.

GAA • 29 Mar 21

There is no sign of games returning in the coming weeks

GAA updates clubs and counties amid hopes for activity

The GAA has today contacted counties to offer an update on the latest developments around the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, reiterating there is no decision on which competitions will take place in 2021.

GAA • 24 Mar 21

GAA set to create strategic plan for Covid-19 impact

The GAA is preparing to undertake a new strategic plan for the five years leading up to 2026.

GAA • 23 Mar 21

The Cheltenham Festival went ahead without owners last week

British racecourses set to welcome owners back

Owners are on course to make a limited return to British tracks from the end of March.

Racing • 22 Mar 21

Will Offaly be able to complete the 2020 schedule this year?

Offaly playing catch-up as 2021 uncertainty remains

On top of the lingering uncertainty which surrounds the 2021 season, Offaly county board officials are still busy scenario planning for the completion of their 2020 games program.

GAA • 18 Mar 21

The French league has made a call ahead of the international window

French clubs to refuse to release players outside EU

French Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 clubs will not release foreign players called up for their national sides if the teams are playing outside the European Union (EU) due to the strict Covid-19 quarantine rules.

Soccer • 18 Mar 21

Dom Corrigan has no issue with northern children resuming training ahead of their southern counterparts if the virus numbers are under control

Politicians underestimating value of PE - Corrigan

Ahead of today's expected roadmap update from the Northern Ireland executive, former Fermanagh player and manager Dom Corrigan says the value of physical exercise cannot be underestimated for much longer.

GAA • 16 Mar 21

When restrictions are eased, the board can approve visitors once certain criteria are met

No external coaching visits to schools during Level 5

External sports coaches will not be permitted to offer physical exercise support to returning primary school students from next Monday.

GAA • 12 Mar 21

Irish team member produces positive PCR test

A member of the Irish team returning from the European Indoor Championships in Torun, Poland has provided a positive PCR test this morning.

Athletics • 11 Mar 21

Ulster GAA are set to discuss the issue next week

Ulster GAA set to maintain all-island approach to Covid

There have been increasing calls this week for GAA members in the "six counties" to be allowed return to activity earlier than their southern colleagues, but it seems certain the Ulster Council will maintain the alignment of both jurisdictions for now.

GAA • 04 Mar 21

Eden Park in Auckland is set to host the final of the World Cup

New Zealand committed to hosting World Cup in 2022

New Zealand's government remains committed to hosting the next Rugby World Cup for women even if it is postponed until 2022 because of the Covid-19 pandemic, said Sports Minister Grant Robertson.

Rugby • 03 Mar 21

Kilcummin and Killarney Legion in action during last season's Kerry club championship

GAA confident all competitions will be fully completed

Outgoing GAA president John Horan has aired his confidence that the club championships, Allianz Leagues and All-Ireland championships will all be completed as long as training is allowed to resume in six weeks' time.

GAA • 24 Feb 21

Up to 10,000 fans could be attending sporting events in Britain

Crowds could return to sport in Britain from 17 May

Spectators will not be able to return to sporting venues in England until May 17 at the earliest, the British Government has said.

other sport • 22 Feb 21

McCarthy's 12-week ban upheld, starts on 18 February

Ronan McCarthy's 12-week ban for breaching the GAA's training ban has been upheld by the Central Hearing Committee, with the Cork manager's suspension beginning on 18 February.

GAA • 19 Feb 21

'They have been removed from the club and the squad for now'

Gerrard feels "personally let down" by rule breakers

Steven Gerrard admits he feels "let down" by the five Rangers players who have breached Covid-19 rules.

Soccer • 17 Feb 21

Harrington: 'I realised quickly it wouldn't be a serious hospitalistaion, but you are still worried by the side effects and long-term'

Harrington's Netflix, 80s nostalgia & box office Spieth

Today marks Padraig Harrington's eighth day of isolation and the three-time major champion admits while he is happy with the precautions he took, the 49-year-old is unsure over the longer-term impact of a positive Covid-19 test.

Golf • 16 Feb 21

The French coach was tested again on Tuesday and was found to be positive

French coach Galthie tests positive for Covid-19

The French Rugby Federation (FFR) has confirmed that head coach Fabien Galthié has tested positive for Covid-19.

Rugby • 16 Feb 21

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