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Paul O'Connell may be known best for his exploits on the rugby field, but the Limerick man was a star swimmer and a talented golfer as a teen

O'Connell to speak to Europe's Ryder Cup team

Captain Darren Clarke believes Paul O'Connell will be "seriously inspirational" when he addresses Europe's Ryder Cup team on Tuesday evening.

Golf • 27 Sep 16

Darren Clarke will reveal his wild cards for the Ryder Cup on Tuesday afternoon

Ryder Cup wild card picks loom large for Clarke

Europe’s Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke faces arguably the most difficult decision of his career when he must decide between form and experience in naming his three wild cards.

Golf • 29 Aug 16

UEFA's changes to the Champions League will benefit the biggest leagues

Top four leagues get Champions League boost

The top four European leagues will each have four guaranteed places in the Champions League group stage from 2018/19 under changes announced by UEFA.

Soccer • 26 Aug 16

Darren Clarke confident Europe have perfect mix

Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke has hailed Europe's "fantastic blend of youth and experience" following the confirmation of his nine automatic qualifiers for next month's event at Hazeltine, Minnesota.

Golf • 23 Aug 16

Darren Clarke welcomed the media to Royal Portrush on Tuesday morning

Darren Clarke lauds strong Euro showing at Masters

Ryder Cup captain Darren Clarke has hailed the "wonderful" performance of Europe's top players at the Masters.

Golf • 12 Apr 16

Davis Love presided over the US's defeat in the 2012 Ryder Cup

Davis Love III to captain US in Ryder Cup

Davis Love III will captain the United States Ryder Cup team at Hazeltine in 2016, the PGA of America has announced.

Ryder Cup • 24 Feb 15

Darren Clarke could be named the Ryder Cup captain today

Darren Clarke to learn Ryder Cup fate today

Darren Clarke, Miguel Angel Jimenez and Thomas Bjorn were set to discover on Wednesday which of them will have the daunting task of following in Paul McGinley's footsteps as Europe's Ryder Cup captain.

Ryder Cup • 18 Feb 15

David Howell was a member of the victorious European team in 2004 and 2006

Howell joins McGinley on Ryder panel

David Howell has been named as the final member of the selection panel which includes Paul McGinley to choose Europe's next Ryder Cup captain.

Ryder Cup • 08 Oct 14

Darren Clarke and Paul McGinley shared Ryder Cup success as players in the past but their relationship has cooled

McGinley: I'll be professional over Clarke vote

Paul McGinley insists his strained relationship with Darren Clarke will not influence his opinion on who should be Europe's next Ryder Cup captain.

Golf • 29 Sep 14

Phil Mickelson (R) didn't see eye to eye with Tom Watson at Gleneagles

VIDEO: Mickelson remarks come under fire

Phil Mickelson has been strongly criticised for openly questioning the captaincy of Tom Watson, just two hours after the United States lost the Ryder Cup at Gleneagles.

Ryder Cup • 29 Sep 14

Sergio Garcia, Martin Kaymer and Rory McIlroy celebrate a memorable afternoon session

Europe take commanding position at Ryder Cup

The United States will need their own version of the 'Miracle at Medinah' at Gleneagles after another brilliant foursomes performance gave Europe a 10-6 lead heading into the final day of the 40th Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup • 27 Sep 14

The two teams lined out today at the opening ceremony at Gleneagles

McIlroy facing Mickelson in Ryder fourball

World number one Rory McIlroy will team up with Spain's Sergio Garcia and play Phil Mickelson and Keegan Bradley after the pairings for Friday's opening Ryder Cup fourballs were announced.

Golf • 25 Sep 14

Alex Ferguson will attempt to inspire the European Ryder Cup team on Tuesday

Ferguson to address Europe's Ryder Cup team

He wanted to keep it a secret, but Paul McGinley had to admit that Alex Ferguson would address his European team on Tuesday evening ahead of the 40th Ryder Cup.

Ryder Cup • 23 Sep 14

Rory McIlroy has hinted at some interesting pairings in the European team

McIlroy eyes Ryder Cup success to top off year

Rory McIlroy says winning the Ryder Cup would be "the icing on the cake" of an incredible year for him.

Ryder Cup • 21 Sep 14

An agreement to secure the future of European rugby appears to be close

Saracens chief confident on European deal

English and French clubs have dismissed enough "demons and ghosts" to usher in European rugby reform, according to Saracens chief executive Edward Griffiths.

Rugby • 20 Mar 14

Paula Creamer of the United States (right) congratulates Catriona Matthew of Scotland (left)

Matthew seals historic Solheim win for Europe

Scotland's Catriona Matthew made history as she secured the half Europe needed to win the Solheim Cup on American soil for the first time with an emphatic 18-10 victory in Colorado.

Golf • 19 Aug 13

Ronan O'Gara will work with Jonathan Sexton as his kicking coach at Racing Metro next season

Sexton knew nothing of O'Gara's move to Racing

Jonathan Sexton has told RTÉ Sport that he knew nothing of Ronan O’Gara’s move to Racing Metro where he will work as kicking coach for the Parisian club.

Rugby • 18 May 13

Jose Maria Olazabal will not return as Europe's Ryder Cup captain

Olazabal rules out return as Ryder Cup captain

Jose Maria Olazabal has insisted there is no chance of him continuing as European Ryder Cup captain, despite his team's dramatic victory in the United States.

Golf • 02 Oct 12

Ryder Cup 2012 - The European Team

Europe, under the guidance of Ryder Cup legend Jose Maria Olazabal are defending the trophy after winning the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales.

Ryder Cup • 27 Sep 12

Ryder Cup 2012 - The European Team

Europe, under the guidance of Ryder Cup legend Jose Maria Olazabal are defending the trophy after winning the 2010 Ryder Cup at Celtic Manor in Wales.

Ryder Cup • 27 Sep 12

Liselotte Neumann shows off the Solheim Cup won in Meath

Neumann is European Solheim captain

Sweden’s Liselotte Neumann has been named captain of the European team for next year’s Solheim Cup match at Colorado Golf Club in Parker, USA.

Golf • 31 Mar 12

Europe

O'Connell to speak to Europe's Ryder Cup team

Ryder Cup wild card picks loom large for Clarke

Top four leagues get Champions League boost

Darren Clarke confident Europe have perfect mix

Darren Clarke lauds strong Euro showing at Masters

Davis Love III to captain US in Ryder Cup

Darren Clarke to learn Ryder Cup fate today

Howell joins McGinley on Ryder panel

McGinley: I'll be professional over Clarke vote

VIDEO: Mickelson remarks come under fire

Europe take commanding position at Ryder Cup

McIlroy facing Mickelson in Ryder fourball

Ferguson to address Europe's Ryder Cup team

McIlroy eyes Ryder Cup success to top off year

Saracens chief confident on European deal

Matthew seals historic Solheim win for Europe

Sexton knew nothing of O'Gara's move to Racing

Olazabal rules out return as Ryder Cup captain

Ryder Cup 2012 - The European Team

Ryder Cup 2012 - The European Team

Neumann is European Solheim captain

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