Real Madrid legend Gento dies aged 88 Real Madrid great Francisco Gento has died at the age of 88, the LaLiga club have announced. Soccer • 18 Jan
EPCR hoping for changes to French Covid restrictions European rugby chiefs are hoping for a modification of French quarantine rules that could threaten several Heineken Champions Cup and Challenge Cup fixtures this weekend. Rugby • 11 Jan
Ex-Ireland international Charlie Gallagher dies aged 80 Former Republic of Ireland and Celtic forward Charlie Gallagher, part of the squad who won the European Cup in 1967, has died at the age … Soccer • 11 Jul 21
'I thought it was over' - Lee ready to run for Ireland Lizzie Lee will put on the Irish singlet to represent her country this weekend, more than a year after she believed her international running career … Athletics • 01 Jun 21
Toulon 'treated like a Kleenex' - club president Toulon president Bernard Lemaitre has launched a scathing attack on the European Professional Club Rugby and threatened to boycott the Champions Cup after a positive … Rugby • 03 Apr 21
Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Soccer • 23 Feb 21
World Cup winner Paolo Rossi dies aged 64 Former Italy World Cup-winner Paolo Rossi has died aged 64, Italian TV channel RAI Sport has said. Soccer • 10 Dec 20
Former Ireland and Man Utd star Tony Dunne passes away Tony Dunne, one of Manchester United's European Cup heroes of 1968, has died at the age of 78. Soccer • 09 Jun 20
Remembering the flawed genius of George Best On this day in 1946 one of the most thrillingly talented footballers of all time was born in Belfast. We reflect on the life and … Soccer • 22 May 20
When Celtic sank Leeds in 'the Battle of Britain' When George Connelly fired Celtic ahead in the first minute of their European Cup semi-final against Leeds United at Elland Road on April 1, 1970, … Soccer • 01 Apr 20
Klopp refuses to blame Adrian for European exit Manager Jurgen Klopp insists he does not blame goalkeeper Adrian for his mistake which allowed Atletico Madrid to forge the comeback that ended Liverpool's reign … Soccer • 12 Mar 20
Former UEFA president Johansson has died aged 89 Former UEFA president Lennart Johansson has died at the age of 89. Soccer • 05 Jun 19
Robertson: Liverpool focused on silverware, not legacy Defender Andy Robertson insists the current players are just focused on winning trophies and not writing their names alongside the Liverpool greats of the past. Soccer • 30 May 19
James Ryan looking to paint right pictures for Garces Some eyebrows were raised when French referee Jerome Garces was named as the match referee for Saturday's Heineken Champions Cup final, but Leinster will be … Rugby • 08 May 19
Cullen hails 'the fight to stay in the battle' Leo Cullen praised Leinster's application after the defending champions swept aside Toulouse in a 30-12 Heineken Champions Cup semi-final win at the Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 21 Apr 19
Clean Toulouse slate for pressure cooker semi-final Gordon D'Arcy doesn't read too much into the pool meetings between Leinster and Toulouse ahead of Sunday's semi-final showdown. Rugby • 18 Apr 19
English changes puts Lions Tour in jeopardy - Jackman Former Ireland international Bernard Jackman believes that plans to restructure English domestic and international rugby could put the future of the Lions Tour in jeopardy. Rugby • 25 Oct 18
Front rank stars return for Leinster clash with Wasps Leinster have named a radically different side for their Champions Cup opener against Wasps than the one which got the better of Munster at the … Rugby • 12 Oct 18
'Destiny' calling for Contepomi at Leinster New Leinster backs coach Felipe Contepomi believes it was 'destiny' that brought him back to the Irish province after spending six years there as a … Rugby • 02 Aug 18
La Liga: Real Madrid throw away a two-goal lead Real Madrid squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Villarreal in their last LaLiga match ahead of the Champions League final against Liverpool. Soccer • 19 May 18
Leinster make triumphant homecoming with Champions Cup Champions Cup winners Leinster make a glorious return to Dublin this afternoon as they soaked up their fourth European success with hoardes of supporters. Rugby • 13 May 18
Sexton: I can't believe we're champions again Johnny Sexton admitted that Leinster struggled to find their rhythm after collecting his fourth European Cup in Bilbao. Rugby • 12 May 18
Champions Cup final recap: Leinster defeat Racing 92 Leinster secure a fourth success in the competition with an absorbing 15-12 victory over Racing 92 Rugby • 12 May 18
Sexton 'excited and nervous' ahead of Racing finale Johnny Sexton looks ahead to a reunion against his former employers Racing 92 later this month in the Champions Cup final and his future ambitions … Rugby • 04 May 18
O'Callaghan braced for final outing as a player Donncha O'Callaghan says he is ready to bring the curtain down on his 20-year professional playing career this weekend as he sets his sights on … Rugby • 27 Apr 18
