Jockeys & rugby players endure the most pain - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes only jockeys can compare to modern rugby players when it comes to defying injury and pain to compete at the top end of their sports. Rugby • 12 Sep 19
Jockeys & rugby players endure the most pain - Jackman Bernard Jackman believes only jockeys can compare to modern rugby players when it comes to defying injury and pain to compete at the top end of their sports. Rugby • 12 Sep 19
Ferris concerned by lack of Irish coaches Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris believes that Mike Catt has a lot to offer Irish rugby but sounded a note of caution about the number of English coaches plying their trade in Ireland. Rugby • 24 Jun 19
Ferris concerned by lack of Irish coaches Former Ireland international Stephen Ferris believes that Mike Catt has a lot to offer Irish rugby but sounded a note of caution about the number of English coaches plying their trade in Ireland. Rugby • 24 Jun 19
Jackman: Welsh rugby plan requires thought and empathy Bernard Jackman believes recent events in Welsh rugby is hugely damaging to the game and the plan to fund the regions correctly be given a long-term thought. Rugby • 06 Mar 19
Jackman: Welsh rugby plan requires thought and empathy Bernard Jackman believes recent events in Welsh rugby is hugely damaging to the game and the plan to fund the regions correctly be given a long-term thought. Rugby • 06 Mar 19
Broadhurst: Boxers have to keep going as normal Olympic hopeful Amy Broadhurst says that the boxers must "keep going as normal" as the prospect of no boxing at in Tokyo 2020 comes into view. Boxing • 30 Nov 18
Broadhurst: Boxers have to keep going as normal Olympic hopeful Amy Broadhurst says that the boxers must "keep going as normal" as the prospect of no boxing at in Tokyo 2020 comes into view. Boxing • 30 Nov 18
Schmidt advised by Hansen to stay put, feels NZ writer Joe Schmidt would be better off prolonging his Ireland tenure because current New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is likely to stay with the All Blacks, according to a prominent Kiwi sports writer. Rugby • 20 Nov 18
Schmidt advised by Hansen to stay put, feels NZ writer Joe Schmidt would be better off prolonging his Ireland tenure because current New Zealand boss Steve Hansen is likely to stay with the All Blacks, according to a prominent Kiwi sports writer. Rugby • 20 Nov 18
'There is a need for change in attitude' - Ó Sé Negative managers will always try to find ways to stifle positive teams so the GAA should be commended for trialling new rules, according to Tomás Ó Sé. GAA • 02 Oct 18
'There is a need for change in attitude' - Ó Sé Negative managers will always try to find ways to stifle positive teams so the GAA should be commended for trialling new rules, according to Tomás Ó Sé. GAA • 02 Oct 18
Limerick lads 'made for the occasion' Limerick's young guns were "made for the occasion" of the All-Ireland final, according to Larry O'Gorman. GAA • 20 Aug 18
Limerick lads 'made for the occasion' Limerick's young guns were "made for the occasion" of the All-Ireland final, according to Larry O'Gorman. GAA • 20 Aug 18
Mullane: Munster Championship will be 'dog eat dog' John Mullane says that the new Munster Hurling Championship format suits the province and is going to be "dog eat dog". GAA • 02 May 18
Mullane: Munster Championship will be 'dog eat dog' John Mullane says that the new Munster Hurling Championship format suits the province and is going to be "dog eat dog". GAA • 02 May 18
Guardiola must prove himself, says Dunphy Two-time Champions League, three-time La Liga, three-time Bundesliga and Premier League-winning manager Pep Guardiola "has a lot to prove", according to Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 17 Apr 18
Guardiola must prove himself, says Dunphy Two-time Champions League, three-time La Liga, three-time Bundesliga and Premier League-winning manager Pep Guardiola "has a lot to prove", according to Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 17 Apr 18
Devenney: 'The county hasn't been behind Derry' Former Donegal footballer Brendan Devenney has lamented Derry's struggles in the League, which has resulted in the county dropping to Division 4 just four years after contesting the Division 1 final. Football • 26 Mar 18
Devenney: 'The county hasn't been behind Derry' Former Donegal footballer Brendan Devenney has lamented Derry's struggles in the League, which has resulted in the county dropping to Division 4 just four years after contesting the Division 1 final. Football • 26 Mar 18
Tiger is back and he is smelling the roses Tiger Woods being competitive is one of the great comeback stories in world sport, according to Greg Allen and Gary Murphy. Golf • 16 Mar 18
Tiger is back and he is smelling the roses Tiger Woods being competitive is one of the great comeback stories in world sport, according to Greg Allen and Gary Murphy. Golf • 16 Mar 18
'He's going to be feeling a force he's not experienced' Bernard Jackman thinks Andrew Porter will come under pressure, but is backing the Leinster man to come through the test. Rugby • 23 Feb 18
'He's going to be feeling a force he's not experienced' Bernard Jackman thinks Andrew Porter will come under pressure, but is backing the Leinster man to come through the test. Rugby • 23 Feb 18
Spence: Future is bright for Ireland women's rugby team Former Ireland player Sophie Spence feels the future looks bright for the Ireland women's rugby team ahead of their Six Nations opener against France. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
Spence: Future is bright for Ireland women's rugby team Former Ireland player Sophie Spence feels the future looks bright for the Ireland women's rugby team ahead of their Six Nations opener against France. Rugby • 02 Feb 18
Lenihan cool on Larmour clamour Jordan Larmour is a player for the future but Donal Lenihan reckons this year's Six Nations will come too soon for the exciting Leinster back. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Lenihan cool on Larmour clamour Jordan Larmour is a player for the future but Donal Lenihan reckons this year's Six Nations will come too soon for the exciting Leinster back. Rugby • 09 Jan 18
Kenny Shiels airs disgust at taunts aimed at his son Derry City manager Kenny Shiels has aired his disappointment and anger at vile taunts his son Dean had to endure from Falkirk fans when playing for Dunfermline on Tuesday night. Soccer • 04 Jan 18
Kenny Shiels airs disgust at taunts aimed at his son Derry City manager Kenny Shiels has aired his disappointment and anger at vile taunts his son Dean had to endure from Falkirk fans when playing for Dunfermline on Tuesday night. Soccer • 04 Jan 18
Lenihan: Senior Munster players have stood up Donal Lenihan believes that Munster have come through a tumultuous time a better side and that their senior players have stood up to the plate. Rugby • 18 Dec 17
Lenihan: Senior Munster players have stood up Donal Lenihan believes that Munster have come through a tumultuous time a better side and that their senior players have stood up to the plate. Rugby • 18 Dec 17
Cool hand Luke and Sexton key to Champions Cup bid Leinster's half-back pairing is the key to Champions Cup success, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 12 Dec 17
Cool hand Luke and Sexton key to Champions Cup bid Leinster's half-back pairing is the key to Champions Cup success, according to former Ireland international Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 12 Dec 17
Dunphy: O'Neill is no longer a good manager Eamon Dunphy believes that Ireland boss Martin O'Neill's tactics show he "doesn't understand what he's got in his squad and how to get the best out of it". Soccer • 15 Nov 17
Dunphy: O'Neill is no longer a good manager Eamon Dunphy believes that Ireland boss Martin O'Neill's tactics show he "doesn't understand what he's got in his squad and how to get the best out of it". Soccer • 15 Nov 17
Dunphy: Moyes is the man to resuscitate West Ham Eamon Dunphy believes David Moyes is "a good man" and a "very good coach" who can revive West Ham's fortunes, adding the former Everton and Manchester United boss deserves a more attractive job. Soccer • 07 Nov 17
Dunphy: Moyes is the man to resuscitate West Ham Eamon Dunphy believes David Moyes is "a good man" and a "very good coach" who can revive West Ham's fortunes, adding the former Everton and Manchester United boss deserves a more attractive job. Soccer • 07 Nov 17
'Hurling needs a modern disciplinary system' Anthony Cunningham and Eddie Brennan agree that hurling's sagas are not aided by the GAA's disciplinary bodies. GAA • 15 Aug 17
'Hurling needs a modern disciplinary system' Anthony Cunningham and Eddie Brennan agree that hurling's sagas are not aided by the GAA's disciplinary bodies. GAA • 15 Aug 17
'Writing on the wall for O'Mahony,' says Corrigan Peter O'Mahony will be lucky to retain his place on the Lions starting team for the second Test against New Zealand, according to Reggie Corrigan. Rugby • 26 Jun 17
'Writing on the wall for O'Mahony,' says Corrigan Peter O'Mahony will be lucky to retain his place on the Lions starting team for the second Test against New Zealand, according to Reggie Corrigan. Rugby • 26 Jun 17
Burnett thought title might be 'taken away' from him New IBF Bantamweight world champion Ryan Burnett said he was initially afraid that the belt was going to be "taken away" from him when it was announced that his fight with Lee Haskins had been scored as a split decision. Boxing • 13 Jun 17
Burnett thought title might be 'taken away' from him New IBF Bantamweight world champion Ryan Burnett said he was initially afraid that the belt was going to be "taken away" from him when it was announced that his fight with Lee Haskins had been scored as a split decision. Boxing • 13 Jun 17
Dunphy: 'Frustrated' Mourinho wrong man for United Eamon Dunphy believes that Jose Mourinho's personality and a lack of control over transfer policy means the Portuguese will not restore Manchester United to their former glory. Soccer • 15 May 17
Dunphy: 'Frustrated' Mourinho wrong man for United Eamon Dunphy believes that Jose Mourinho's personality and a lack of control over transfer policy means the Portuguese will not restore Manchester United to their former glory. Soccer • 15 May 17
No point moaning & groaning over Pienaar exit - Lenihan Donal Lenihan has said Ulster's "moaning and groaning" over Ruan Pienaar's impending exit damaged their performances, and believes the IRFU made the right call over talented South African. Rugby • 09 May 17
No point moaning & groaning over Pienaar exit - Lenihan Donal Lenihan has said Ulster's "moaning and groaning" over Ruan Pienaar's impending exit damaged their performances, and believes the IRFU made the right call over talented South African. Rugby • 09 May 17
Dunphy: I never said Messi was finished Eamon Dunphy has denied writing off Lionel Messi prior to his El Clasico heroics on Sunday night in a tempestuous exchange with fellow 2fm Game On pundit Alan Cawley. Soccer • 25 Apr 17
Dunphy: I never said Messi was finished Eamon Dunphy has denied writing off Lionel Messi prior to his El Clasico heroics on Sunday night in a tempestuous exchange with fellow 2fm Game On pundit Alan Cawley. Soccer • 25 Apr 17
