Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Fans watch R&A Amateur champion James Sugrue line up a putt at Portmarnock Golf Club in 2019

Government will support Portmarnock bid to host Open

The prospect of the Open Golf Championship being staged at Portmarnock Golf Club in north County Dublin moved a significant step closer today with the announcement by the Irish government that it will support the hosting of The Open and also the AIG Women's Open at the famous north Dublin links.

Golf • 22 Oct 24

Jordie Barrett is set to spend six months with Leinster

Leinster fears allayed with Barrett back in 4-6 weeks

Jordie Barrett is a doubt for New Zealand's autumn Test against Ireland after suffering a knee injury but is expected to link up with Leinster at the end of the international window.

Rugby • 24 Sep 24

Dundalk were on the brink of collapse on Monday

Dundalk takeover agreed between Ainscough and investors

Dundalk FC have confirmed that a takeover of the club has been agreed between owner Brian Ainscough and a group of investors led by local barrister John Temple.

Soccer • 17 Sep 24

Jordie Barrett

Barrett will join Leinster from the Hurricanes after the autumn internationals on a contract until the end of the season.

Leinster • 23 Aug 24

James Culhane

He was named as the Player of the Championship after Ireland's 2022 U20 Grand Slam campaign.

Leinster • 16 Sep 24

Jack Boyle

Boyle stepped up from the academy to a senior contract ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Leinster • 23 Aug 24

Paddy McCarthy

McCarthy played on the Ireland Under-20 team that won a Grand Slam and reached the final of the World Rugby Championship.

Leinster • 23 Aug 24

RG Snyman

The giant lock is a double World Cup winner with the Springboks in 2019 and 2023.

Leinster • 16 Sep 24

Rabah Slimani

Former France international Slimani joined Leinster in summer of 2024 from Clermont.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

Liam Turner

A former Trinity College student, Turner scored five tries in 29 appearances ahead of the 2024/25 season.

Leinster • 22 Aug 24

Jordan Larmour in action against Teddy Thomas of La Rochelle during last season's quarter-final

Leinster to play Champions Cup pool games at Aviva

Leinster have confirmed that they will play their 2024-25 Champions Cup pool games at the Aviva Stadium, due to ongoing re-development work at the RDS.

Rugby • 20 Aug 24

Rabah Slimani looks set to wear the blue of Leinster next season

Slimani set to sign Leinster deal ahead of new season

Leinster look set to sign tighthead prop Rabah Slimani ahead of the 2024-25 season.

Rugby • 26 Jun 24

'His exploits on the pitch are remembered by many supporters whenever the history of the club is spoken about'

Athlone Town lead tributes to Eugene Davis

Former Athlone Town, St Patrick's Athletic, Bray Wanderers and Shamrock Rovers player Eugene Davis has died.

Soccer • 15 Jun 24

Tadhg Beirne disappears down the tunnel after Munster's semi-final victory

URC confirm fixture details for semi-finals

Leinster and Munster will play their respective United Rugby Championship semi-finals on Saturday 15 June, as fixture details were confirmed this morning by competition organisers.

Rugby • 09 Jun 24

McManus calls on GAA to revamp Leinster relegation

Former Antrim star Neil McManus has called on the GAA to revamp the relegation path currently Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, insisting that it's an unfair system that is hindering development.

Hurling • 27 May 24

URC recap: Ulster 23-21 Leinster

The action as it happened from the United Rugby Championship clash between Ulster and Leinster at Kingspan Stadium.

Rugby • 18 May 24

'An interesting sub plot in the final in London will be the tale of two of the game's most influential scrum halves'

Gibson-Park v Dupont duel sure to add spice to final

The speed of ball that both Jamison Gibson-Park and Antoine Dupont play with will make the Champions Cup final an epic contest.

Rugby • 07 May 24

Ross Byrne makes a break during the 2020 Champions Cup clash against Northampton

Donal Lenihan's Leinster v Northampton preview

Donal Lenihan expects Leinster to progress to the Investec Champions Cup final, but only after a stern test from Northampton after what promises to be a memorable occasion at Croke Park.

Rugby • 03 May 24

Northampton Saints director of rugby Phil Dowson

Northampton have 'appreciation and respect' for Croker

Northampton have been learning about the history of Croke Park in anticipation of becoming the first English club side to play at the home of Gaelic Games when they clash with Leinster on Saturday.

Rugby • 01 May 24

Jamison Gibson-Park is looking forward to playing alongside rather than against All Black Jordie Barrett

Barrett will bring something different - Gibson-Park

Competing on two fronts at the business end of the season, it would appear that Leinster are again on the cusp of proving the complete package in club rugby.

Rugby • 17 Apr 24

Caelan Doris celebrates at the final whistle

Doris delight as Leinster finally sink La Rochelle

Leinster captain Caelan Doris reflected on "a great feeling" after his team stormed into the Investec Champions Cup semi-finals with a 40-13 victory over holders La Rochelle.

Rugby • 15 Apr 24

La Rochelle are attempting to inflict a Champions Cup knockout defeat on Leinster for a fourth consecutive year

Titanic tussle lies in store at Aviva Stadium

The Champions Cup quarter-finalists were decided after an exciting round of knockout games played out last weekend, and Leinster and La Rochelle collide in what could prove to be a classic encounter at the Aviva Stadium this weekend.

Rugby • 12 Apr 24

Jamison Gibson-Park on his way to a second try at the Aviva Stadium

Gibson-Park lights up Leinster win over battling Tigers

Jamison Gibson-Park lit up the Aviva Stadium as Leinster safely booked their passage to the last eight of the Champions Cup with a 36-22 win over Leicester to set up a rematch with knock-out nemesis La Rochelle.

Rugby • 08 Apr 24