McIlroy's runaway train halted but Irish duo in the hunt Rory McIlroy endured a Saturday to forget at the US Masters but the current champion remains in a share of the lead with Cameron Young ahead of the final day, while Shane Lowry is firmly in contention for a first green jacket at Augusta. Golf • 12 Apr
McIlroy's runaway train halted but Irish duo in the hunt Rory McIlroy endured a Saturday to forget at the US Masters but the current champion remains in a share of the lead with Cameron Young ahead of the final day, while Shane Lowry is firmly in contention for a first green jacket at Augusta. Golf • 12 Apr
WATCH: Lowry lands second Masters hole-in-one Shane Lowry secured a piece of Masters history with an ace at the sixth at Augusta National, the second time the Offaly man has claimed a hole-in-one at the iconic venue. Golf • 11 Apr
WATCH: Lowry lands second Masters hole-in-one Shane Lowry secured a piece of Masters history with an ace at the sixth at Augusta National, the second time the Offaly man has claimed a hole-in-one at the iconic venue. Golf • 11 Apr
Six-try Leinster book Champions Cup semi-final place Leinster booked a Champions Cup semi-final meeting with Toulon after scoring six tries in a comprehensive 43-13 victory over Sale Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Apr
Six-try Leinster book Champions Cup semi-final place Leinster booked a Champions Cup semi-final meeting with Toulon after scoring six tries in a comprehensive 43-13 victory over Sale Sharks at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 11 Apr
US Masters: Day 3 recap - McIlroy stalls, Lowry fourth Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead was wiped out, but he remains in a share of the lead at Augusta with Shane Lowry's hole in one moving him into contention. Golf • 12 Apr
US Masters: Day 3 recap - McIlroy stalls, Lowry fourth Rory McIlroy's six-shot lead was wiped out, but he remains in a share of the lead at Augusta with Shane Lowry's hole in one moving him into contention. Golf • 12 Apr
England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses. Rugby • 11 Apr
England fend off strong Irish fight at Twickenham World champions England proved too good for Ireland on a record-breaking day in the Guinness Women's Six Nations, but Scott Bemand's side showed further signs of closing the gap between them and the Red Roses. Rugby • 11 Apr
I Am Maximus regains Grand National crown at Aintree I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O'Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular. Racing • 11 Apr
I Am Maximus regains Grand National crown at Aintree I Am Maximus became the first horse since Red Rum to regain his crown in the Randox Grand National, as Willie Mullins also became the first trainer since Vincent O'Brien in the 1950s to win three successive editions of the Aintree spectacular. Racing • 11 Apr
Women's Six Nations: England 33-12 Ireland - recap Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
Women's Six Nations: England 33-12 Ireland - recap Ireland begin their Six Nations campaign with a 33-12 defeat to England at Twickenham. Rugby • 11 Apr
McIlroy keeps a level head after 'amazing day' at Augusta Defending champion Rory McIlroy plans to keep calm and carry on after an "amazing day" at Augusta earned him a record-breaking 36-hole Masters lead. Golf • 11 Apr
McIlroy keeps a level head after 'amazing day' at Augusta Defending champion Rory McIlroy plans to keep calm and carry on after an "amazing day" at Augusta earned him a record-breaking 36-hole Masters lead. Golf • 11 Apr
Wounded Kerry remain a step ahead of hungry chasing pack The All-Ireland SFC begins in earnest this weekend, with 33 teams of varying ambitions plot a course for the 2026 championship. Football • 11 Apr
Wounded Kerry remain a step ahead of hungry chasing pack The All-Ireland SFC begins in earnest this weekend, with 33 teams of varying ambitions plot a course for the 2026 championship. Football • 11 Apr
Haiti Couleurs chases hat-trick of Nationals Haiti Couleurs has the chance to create his own little piece of history if he can end the 121-year-wait for a Welsh-trained winner of the Randox Grand National. Racing • 11 Apr
Haiti Couleurs chases hat-trick of Nationals Haiti Couleurs has the chance to create his own little piece of history if he can end the 121-year-wait for a Welsh-trained winner of the Randox Grand National. Racing • 11 Apr
Football Championship: All you need to know There is action in all four provinces across this first weekend. Football • 12 Apr
Football Championship: All you need to know There is action in all four provinces across this first weekend. Football • 12 Apr
US Masters: Day 2 recap Live updates from the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta, where Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead after Day 1 Golf • 10 Apr
US Masters: Day 2 recap Live updates from the second round of the 2026 Masters at Augusta, where Rory McIlroy is tied for the lead after Day 1 Golf • 10 Apr
Sensational McIlroy races clear of the field at Augusta Rory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for fourth going into the weekend. Golf • 11 Apr
Sensational McIlroy races clear of the field at Augusta Rory McIlroy opened up a commanding six-shot lead at the halfway point after a scintillating back nine in his second round at the Masters in Augusta, while Shane Lowry is tied for fourth going into the weekend. Golf • 11 Apr
Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby. Rugby • 11 Apr
Ambitious Ireland out to make their mark at Twickenham A new Guinness Women's Six Nations, a new World Cup cycle, a couple of new faces, but thankfully we are no longer talking about a new start for Irish women's rugby. Rugby • 11 Apr
US Masters tee times: Late starts for McIlroy and Lowry Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have late starts on the second day of the US Masters at Augusta after excellent opening rounds. Golf • 10 Apr
US Masters tee times: Late starts for McIlroy and Lowry Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry have late starts on the second day of the US Masters at Augusta after excellent opening rounds. Golf • 10 Apr
McIlroy ties lead after superb start to Masters defence Rory McIlroy made a superb start to the defence of his Masters title as he sits tied for the lead after an opening round 67 at Augusta. Golf • 10 Apr
McIlroy ties lead after superb start to Masters defence Rory McIlroy made a superb start to the defence of his Masters title as he sits tied for the lead after an opening round 67 at Augusta. Golf • 10 Apr
Robertson will leave Liverpool at end of season Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the Premier League champions have announced. Soccer • 09 Apr
Robertson will leave Liverpool at end of season Andy Robertson will leave Liverpool at the end of the season, the Premier League champions have announced. Soccer • 09 Apr
W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Apr
W6N: England v Ireland - All You Need to Know It's been a long old wait since last year's Rugby World Cup, and what a way to kick off this Guinness Women's Six Nations. Rugby • 10 Apr
US Masters: Day 1 recap Rory McIlroy bids to defend his Masters crown as the opening day of the tournament gets underway at Augusta. Follow our updates. Golf • 10 Apr
US Masters: Day 1 recap Rory McIlroy bids to defend his Masters crown as the opening day of the tournament gets underway at Augusta. Follow our updates. Golf • 10 Apr
King back as Ireland captain with two in line for debuts Erin King captains Ireland on her return from injury while two players are in line for debuts against world champions England in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 09 Apr
King back as Ireland captain with two in line for debuts Erin King captains Ireland on her return from injury while two players are in line for debuts against world champions England in the opening round of the Women's Six Nations on Saturday. Rugby • 09 Apr
McIlroy: I've seen everything Augusta can throw at me Rory McIlroy says he feels he weathered everything Augusta could throw at him in his Masters victory last year as he shapes up for the defence of his crown. Golf • 08 Apr
McIlroy: I've seen everything Augusta can throw at me Rory McIlroy says he feels he weathered everything Augusta could throw at him in his Masters victory last year as he shapes up for the defence of his crown. Golf • 08 Apr
McClean criticises 'awful' LOI pitches, calls for funding Derry City's James McClean has criticised the "awful" pitches in the League of Ireland, and said facilities in the Irish game are "so far behind it's insane". Soccer • 07 Apr
McClean criticises 'awful' LOI pitches, calls for funding Derry City's James McClean has criticised the "awful" pitches in the League of Ireland, and said facilities in the Irish game are "so far behind it's insane". Soccer • 07 Apr
Soldier In Milan wins Irish Grand National Soldier In Milan belied his inexperience with a stunning victory in the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Racing • 06 Apr
Soldier In Milan wins Irish Grand National Soldier In Milan belied his inexperience with a stunning victory in the Boylesports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse. Racing • 06 Apr
Monday's Airtricity Prem Division results and reports There was a full round of fixtures on this Easter Bank Holiday Monday. Here's how it looked from where we were sitting. Soccer • 06 Apr
Monday's Airtricity Prem Division results and reports There was a full round of fixtures on this Easter Bank Holiday Monday. Here's how it looked from where we were sitting. Soccer • 06 Apr
Leinster through to quarters after wild win v Edinburgh Leinster set up an Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks next Saturday, but Leo Cullen's side were given a minor scare by Edinburgh in a wild 12-try affair at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Apr
Leinster through to quarters after wild win v Edinburgh Leinster set up an Investec Champions Cup quarter-final against Sale Sharks next Saturday, but Leo Cullen's side were given a minor scare by Edinburgh in a wild 12-try affair at Aviva Stadium. Rugby • 05 Apr
