Irish & International Sports News, Fixtures & Results

Al Ferof (grey) made a successful return

Double for Ruby in 1965 Chase and Coral Hurdle

Al Ferof made a terrific return from a long absence by winning back-to-back renewals of the Amlin 1965 Chase at Ascot.

It was another successful afternoon for the leading trainer/jockey combination

Muliins' Vroum Vroum powers to Wexford win

Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh enjoyed a treble at Wexford, culminating in Vroum Vroum Mag's impressive Irish debut in the Kerlogue Mares Beginners Chase.

Racing • 18 Nov 14

Ruby Walsh has been named chairman of the board of the charity

New injured jockeys charity is established

A new charity aimed at supporting injured jockeys has been established with champion jockey Ruby Walsh announced as chairman of its board.

Racing • 16 Oct 14

Ruby Walsh suffered injuries falling from Abbyssial at Cheltenham Festival

Walsh set for lengthy absence

Jockey Ruby Walsh may not return to action until the autumn after he underwent surgery to repair damaged ligaments in his right shoulder on Monday.

Racing • 13 Jun 14

Sam Waley-Cohen's status as an amateur precludes him from riding in the Quinte bet-nominated Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris

Walsh to ride Long Run at Auteuil

Ruby Walsh will partner Long Run for the first time in Sunday's Grand Steeple-Chase de Paris at Auteuil.

Racing • 16 May 14

Ruby Walsh is ready to ride out this weekend as he continues his recovery from a big fall at Aintree

Ruby to return to the saddle this weekend

Ruby Walsh plans to be back riding out this weekend as he prepares to return to competitive action in time for the Punchestown Festival.

Racing • 16 Apr 14

Ruby Walsh is aiming to be back in action by the end of the month

Walsh sets Punchestown target for return

Ruby Walsh expects to be back riding in time for the Punchestown Festival later this month after receiving a positive update from his specialist on Monday.

Racing • 08 Apr 14

Ruby Walsh: 'Hurricane travelled and jumped fine for much of the journey, but didn't stay on at all'

Walsh recovering after successful operation

Jockey Ruby Walsh is reportedly in good spirits after having undergone surgery on a broken arm on Friday.

Racing • 15 Mar 14

$Ruby Walsh suffered a heavy fall at Cheltenham that resulted in a fractured arm$

Fractured arm ends Cheltenham for Walsh

Ruby Walsh was taken to Gloucester Hospital with an arm injury following a bad fall in the JCB Triumph Hurdle at Cheltenham on Friday.

Racing • 14 Mar 14

After his weighing-room colleague Jason Maguire suffered a bad fall fall, Ruby Walsh said there was more to life than Cheltenham

Walsh clarifies 'replaceable’ comments

Ruby Walsh has clarified his views after reports he claimed horses were expendable following the death of Our Conor at Cheltenham on Tuesday.

Racing • 13 Mar 14

Faugheen was an impressive winner on day two of the festival

Walsh steers Faugheen to Neptune victory

Faugheen gave Willie Mullins and Ruby Walsh another Cheltenham Festival winner with an impressive success in the Neptune Investment Management Novices' Hurdle.

Racing • 13 Mar 14

Annie Power and jockey Ruby Walsh set for Ladbrokes World Hurdle

Mullins plumps for World rule with Annie

Willie Mullins' unbeaten mare Annie Power is set to take her chance in the Ladbrokes World Hurdle at Cheltenham next week.

Racing • 02 Mar 14

Ruby Walsh: 'Flat racing is a business, it's where the money is'

Walsh ponders flat training career

Ruby Walsh would consider training Flat horses when he retires from the saddle.

Racing • 27 Feb 14

Argocat held off Turban by three quarters of a length

Un De Sceaux romps home at Gowran

Front-runner Un De Sceaux landed his sixth straight win in impressive fashion in the Grade 2 Red Mills Trial Hurdle at Gowran Park.

Racing • 15 Feb 14

Tidal Bay will bid to roll back the years at Leopardstown

Leopardstown preview

Ruby Walsh and Paul Nicholls will be reunited when Tidal Bay bids to roll back the the years once more in the Hennessy Gold Cup at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Racing • 08 Feb 14

Hurricane Fly was a winner of the Christmas Hurdle in impressive fashion

Walsh backs Hurricane Fly to star again

Ruby Walsh believes a switch to Leopardstown's innermost track will help Hurricane Fly confirm his superiority over the young guns in Sunday's Irish Champion Hurdle.

Racing • 24 Jan 14

Un De Sceaux was 1-12 favourite to keep his unbeaten record

Sceaux sizzles at Navan

Champion Hurdle dark horse Un De Sceaux predictably proved a different class at Navan to his two opponents in the Follow Navan On Facebook Hurdle.

Racing • 12 Jan 14

Ruby Walsh and Ballycasey could be Limerick bound

Ballycasey earmarked for Limerick date

Ballycasey could have a date at Limerick over Christmas following his accomplished debut success over fences at Navan on Sunday.

Racing • 25 Nov 13

Ruby Walsh will ride Morning Assembly at Punchestown

Walsh to continue Morning partnership

Ruby Walsh will once again be on board the promising Morning Assembly in Sunday's Dobbins Outdoor Catering Florida Pearl Novice Chase at Punchestown.

Racing • 13 Nov 13

Hurricane Fly will be bidding for a 17th Grade One victory

Fly still in hunt for Morgiana Hurdle

Hurricane Fly is one of nine remaining possibles - six of which are stable companions - for Sunday's StanJames.com Morgiana Hurdle at Punchestown.

Racing • 12 Nov 13

Ruby Walsh steered Alelchi Inois to victory

Punters enjoy successful day at Fairyhouse

A successful afternoon for favourite-backers at Fairyhouse began when Alelchi Inois made all in the INH Stallion Owners EBF Novice Hurdle at odds of 11-10.

Racing • 06 Nov 13