Gordon McQueen diagnosed with dementia Former Scotland, Manchester United and Leeds defender Gordon McQueen has been diagnosed with vascular dementia. Soccer • 23 Feb
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
French media praises Leinster's 'rugby demonstration' High praise for both Leinster and Racing 92, while one French writer was disappointed in the performance of Munster scrum-half Conor Murray Rugby • 23 Apr 18
Ireland prop Mike Ross announces retirement Ireland and Leinster prop Mike Ross has confirmed that he will retire from rugby at the end of the current season. Rugby • 25 Apr 17
Tadhg Furlong prepared for battle-hardened Wasps Leinster prop Tadhg Furlong is under no illusions as to the size of the challenge Wasps will present this weekend, with former team-mate Marty Moore ... Rugby • 28 Mar 17
Celtic mourn the passing of 'Lisbon Lion' Gemmell Tommy Gemmell, a member of Celtic's 'Lisbon Lions' team which won the 1967 European Cup, has died at the age of 73 after a long ... Soccer • 02 Mar 17
Rodgers hails 'true Celtic icon' Billy McNeill Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers described Billy McNeill as an inspiration to British football after the Lisbon Lions captain's family confirmed he had dementia. Soccer • 27 Feb 17
