Starting O'Mahony worked out, says Byrne Shane Byrne reckons that if Ireland pulled a fast one by adding Peter O'Mahony to the starting line-up just ahead of kick off against England, then it "worked a treat". Six Nations • 21 Mar 17
Starting O'Mahony worked out, says Byrne Shane Byrne reckons that if Ireland pulled a fast one by adding Peter O'Mahony to the starting line-up just ahead of kick off against England, then it "worked a treat". Six Nations • 21 Mar 17
Ward: Best in three-way battle for Lions captaincy Tony Ward believes the Lions captaincy will come down to a three-way shoot-out between Rory Best, Alun Wyn-Jones and Dylan Hartley. Rugby • 26 Jan 17
Ward: Best in three-way battle for Lions captaincy Tony Ward believes the Lions captaincy will come down to a three-way shoot-out between Rory Best, Alun Wyn-Jones and Dylan Hartley. Rugby • 26 Jan 17
Video technology vital to save soccer, says Dunphy Video technology must be introduced to soccer because cheating is "ruining the game for the players", according to Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 23 Jan 17
Video technology vital to save soccer, says Dunphy Video technology must be introduced to soccer because cheating is "ruining the game for the players", according to Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 23 Jan 17
Glasgow won't be 'spooked', warns Lenihan Glasgow were "spooked" by the whole Thomond Park experience when they lost their Champions Cup tie to Munster last October but will be a different proposition on Saturday, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 10 Jan 17
Glasgow won't be 'spooked', warns Lenihan Glasgow were "spooked" by the whole Thomond Park experience when they lost their Champions Cup tie to Munster last October but will be a different proposition on Saturday, according to Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 10 Jan 17
Brennan: 'Dinosaurs' interfering with club scene The Club Players Association came into being partly because of "bureaucracy, red tape, dinosaurs, and condescending officials", according to secretary Declan Brennan. GAA • 10 Jan 17
Brennan: 'Dinosaurs' interfering with club scene The Club Players Association came into being partly because of "bureaucracy, red tape, dinosaurs, and condescending officials", according to secretary Declan Brennan. GAA • 10 Jan 17
Carey: Liverpool draw 'wasn't pretty' but crucial Dubliner Graham Carey admits that Plymouth's 0-0 draw with Liverpool in the FA Cup "wasn't pretty" but the game was all about getting a replay for the League Two side. Soccer • 09 Jan 17
Carey: Liverpool draw 'wasn't pretty' but crucial Dubliner Graham Carey admits that Plymouth's 0-0 draw with Liverpool in the FA Cup "wasn't pretty" but the game was all about getting a replay for the League Two side. Soccer • 09 Jan 17
Reading Irish primed for Old Trafford upset The return of Jaap Stam to Old Trafford will dominate the narrative ahead of Reading's trip to Manchester United but any upset could have an Irish theme, according to former international Steven Reid. Soccer • 05 Jan 17
Reading Irish primed for Old Trafford upset The return of Jaap Stam to Old Trafford will dominate the narrative ahead of Reading's trip to Manchester United but any upset could have an Irish theme, according to former international Steven Reid. Soccer • 05 Jan 17
Klopp wrong to turn on Karius critics – Dunphy Eamon Dunphy believes Liverpool manger Jurgen Klopp is wrong to have publicly hit out at the high-profile criticism of under-fire goalkeeper Loris Karius. Soccer • 13 Dec 16
Klopp wrong to turn on Karius critics – Dunphy Eamon Dunphy believes Liverpool manger Jurgen Klopp is wrong to have publicly hit out at the high-profile criticism of under-fire goalkeeper Loris Karius. Soccer • 13 Dec 16
Lenihan: Connacht must go for top coach Connacht must appoint a coach of "equal or higher standing" than Pat Lam, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Lenihan: Connacht must go for top coach Connacht must appoint a coach of "equal or higher standing" than Pat Lam, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Lam exit no excuse to lose focus - Connacht CEO Connacht face a crucial Champions Cup tie on Sunday and "sure as hell" won't be using Pat Lam's departure news as an excuse not to perform, says CEO Willie Ruane. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Lam exit no excuse to lose focus - Connacht CEO Connacht face a crucial Champions Cup tie on Sunday and "sure as hell" won't be using Pat Lam's departure news as an excuse not to perform, says CEO Willie Ruane. Rugby • 06 Dec 16
Jackman: November Series bodes well for future The November Series has paved the way for Ireland to make a real impact at the 2019 World Cup, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
Jackman: November Series bodes well for future The November Series has paved the way for Ireland to make a real impact at the 2019 World Cup, according to Bernard Jackman. Rugby • 01 Dec 16
Risky business: Robbie McNamara on a jockey's lot Former jockey Robbie McNamara has spoken of the mental gymnastics riders are required to engage in to do one of the most dangerous jobs in sport. Racing • 10 Nov 16
Risky business: Robbie McNamara on a jockey's lot Former jockey Robbie McNamara has spoken of the mental gymnastics riders are required to engage in to do one of the most dangerous jobs in sport. Racing • 10 Nov 16
Only 'fantastic offer' would tempt Horgan away Dundalk star Daryl Horgan says it would take a “fantastic offer” to tempt him away from the triple Premier Division champions. Soccer • 25 Oct 16
Only 'fantastic offer' would tempt Horgan away Dundalk star Daryl Horgan says it would take a “fantastic offer” to tempt him away from the triple Premier Division champions. Soccer • 25 Oct 16
Ireland will improve on road to Russia - Houghton Ray Houghton believes that Ireland are going through a transitional period and that performances will improve over the course of their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign. Soccer • 20 Oct 16
Ireland will improve on road to Russia - Houghton Ray Houghton believes that Ireland are going through a transitional period and that performances will improve over the course of their World Cup 2018 qualifying campaign. Soccer • 20 Oct 16
Dunphy: Ireland must be wary of improving Georgia Ireland can expect to meet a significantly improved Georgia from the side that ceded six points to Martin O’Neill’s men in the last qualifying campaign, says Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 04 Oct 16
Dunphy: Ireland must be wary of improving Georgia Ireland can expect to meet a significantly improved Georgia from the side that ceded six points to Martin O’Neill’s men in the last qualifying campaign, says Eamon Dunphy. Soccer • 04 Oct 16
Lenihan blasts rugby's 'farcical' residency rule Rugby's residency rule is “crazy” and must be reviewed, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 21 Sep 16
Lenihan blasts rugby's 'farcical' residency rule Rugby's residency rule is “crazy” and must be reviewed, according to former Ireland manager Donal Lenihan. Rugby • 21 Sep 16
Sums don't add up for Lawrie as he quits Tour Peter Lawrie will retire from the European Tour at the end of the current season, stating that it is no longer economically viable for him to continue on the Tour. Golf • 13 Sep 16
Sums don't add up for Lawrie as he quits Tour Peter Lawrie will retire from the European Tour at the end of the current season, stating that it is no longer economically viable for him to continue on the Tour. Golf • 13 Sep 16
Eugene McGee: Black card rule is 'idiot-proof' Eugene McGee says that the black card rule is “idiot-proof” and that frustration about how referees interpret fouls applies to all sports. GAA • 31 Aug 16
Eugene McGee: Black card rule is 'idiot-proof' Eugene McGee says that the black card rule is “idiot-proof” and that frustration about how referees interpret fouls applies to all sports. GAA • 31 Aug 16
O'Gara issues 'wild dogs' warning about Scotland Scotland will be like starving “wild dogs” when Ireland visit Murrayfield on Saturday looking to secure a Six Nations title, according to Ronan O’Gara. Six Nations • 20 Mar 15
O'Gara issues 'wild dogs' warning about Scotland Scotland will be like starving “wild dogs” when Ireland visit Murrayfield on Saturday looking to secure a Six Nations title, according to Ronan O’Gara. Six Nations • 20 Mar 15
Eamon Dunphy: I'd rather watch the rugby Eamon Dunphy has admitted that he would rather watch an international rugby match than an English Premier League game, due to poor quality of referees in football. Soccer • 24 Feb 15
Eamon Dunphy: I'd rather watch the rugby Eamon Dunphy has admitted that he would rather watch an international rugby match than an English Premier League game, due to poor quality of referees in football. Soccer • 24 Feb 15
O’Gara: France will be happy to even keep it close Former Ireland out-half Ronan O'Gara has backed Joe Schmidt’s side to beat France in their RBS 6 Nations clash on Saturday, and said the French would be delighted if they managed to even “keep it close”. Six Nations • 12 Feb 15
O’Gara: France will be happy to even keep it close Former Ireland out-half Ronan O'Gara has backed Joe Schmidt’s side to beat France in their RBS 6 Nations clash on Saturday, and said the French would be delighted if they managed to even “keep it close”. Six Nations • 12 Feb 15
UFC's Holohan: It's tough to make flyweight Irish UFC fighter Paddy Holohan has spoken about the difficulties of making weight, and the punishing regime MMA fighters undergo, claiming that they were “the most dedicated athletes in the world”. Other sport • 29 Jan 15
UFC's Holohan: It's tough to make flyweight Irish UFC fighter Paddy Holohan has spoken about the difficulties of making weight, and the punishing regime MMA fighters undergo, claiming that they were “the most dedicated athletes in the world”. Other sport • 29 Jan 15
VIDEO: Game On Rugby Special Damien O'Meara is joined by Ronan O’Gara, Cathal Pendred, Kane Douglas, Victor Costello and Michael Corcoran to look ahead to Ireland v Australia. Rugby • 21 Nov 14
VIDEO: Game On Rugby Special Damien O'Meara is joined by Ronan O’Gara, Cathal Pendred, Kane Douglas, Victor Costello and Michael Corcoran to look ahead to Ireland v Australia. Rugby • 21 Nov 14
Delaney: League of Ireland 'a difficult child' FAI chief executive John Delaney has described the SSE Airtricity League as a “difficult child for the organisation” and rejected claims that the domestic game is in dire straits. Soccer • 02 Oct 14
Delaney: League of Ireland 'a difficult child' FAI chief executive John Delaney has described the SSE Airtricity League as a “difficult child for the organisation” and rejected claims that the domestic game is in dire straits. Soccer • 02 Oct 14
O'Gara: Irish mentality can unsettle England Ronan O’Gara thinks that Ireland’s mental strength, gained from wins over Scotland and Wales, will be a major cause of concern for England. Six Nations • 14 Feb 14
O'Gara: Irish mentality can unsettle England Ronan O’Gara thinks that Ireland’s mental strength, gained from wins over Scotland and Wales, will be a major cause of concern for England. Six Nations • 14 Feb 14
