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Mickey Harte led Tyrone to three All-Ireland titles

'New face, new voice' needed in Tyrone, says Spillane

The Tyrone footballers, who were knocked out of the championship today, need to hear a "new voice", according to Pat Spillane, who believes it's time for Mickey Harte to step down.

GAA • 01 Nov 20

Dublin's Danny Sutcliffe trips Laois' Paddy Purcell

Sunday Game pundits fear cynicism creeping into hurling

The old cliché about there being no cynicism in hurling is laughable these days but two Sunday Game panelists believe there is still no need to introduce the black card to the game.

GAA • 26 Oct 20

Aaron Gillane (L) and David McInerney battling for the sliotar last year

All you need to know: Hurling championship weekend

The hurling championship returned on Saturday after 14 months, with Clare and Limerick set to do battle this afternoon. Get the lowdown this way.

GAA • 25 Oct 20

Seán Cavanagh, Joanne Cantwell and Oisín McConville with the Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy

Preparing for unexpected in a GAA season like no other

RTÉ's GAA analysts believe the championships are "worth fighting for" but there's a long road ahead.

GAA • 16 Oct 20

Cavan or Monaghan face a long road if they're to claim Sam Maguire

Spillane: Football format an opportunity missed

Pat Spillane tells The Sunday Game that the GAA missed a chance to shake things up for this year's All-Ireland football championship.

GAA • 29 Jun 20

Jimmy Barry Murphy raises the Liam MacCarthy to Hill 16 in 1999

Donal Óg: Cream will still rise to the top

Donal Óg Cusack tells The Sunday Game that he's expecting a winter All-Ireland hurling championship to suit the more physical teams, but he still expects the game's best players to excel regardless of the conditions.

GAA • 28 Jun 20

Tomás Ó Sé is tracked by Sean Cavanagh during the 2003 All-Ireland semi-final

Ó Sé: Tyrone defeats remain a 'pebble in the shoe'

Kerry won five All-Irelands during the 2000s but Tomás Ó Sé says their three defeats to Tyrone in that decade still rankle.

GAA • 21 Jun 20

'I was enjoying my club hurling and never really saw myself in that bracket'

Callanan talks early doubts that accompanied the highs

Tipperary forward Séamus Callanan discusses the self-doubts he had about his ability earlier in his career on The Sunday Game.

GAA • 14 Jun 20

Sherlock: "It's important that we continue to have an inclusive and diverse community"

Sherlock: You can't gauge racism in GAA

Jason Sherlock says that work must be done to ensure the GAA is an inclusive and diverse community, with open conversations key to moving in the right direction.

GAA • 14 Jun 20

"On 17 October, you wouldn't say Dublin are definitely going to win the championship"

McStay expects 'a very level football championship'

The overlap of inter-county training versus the end of the club season could lead to a very level playing field when it comes to the destination of this year's All-Ireland football championship, according to Kevin McStay.

GAA • 07 Jun 20

Davy Fitz: "We are a resilient bunch and please God we'll be back out in the fields soon"

Fitzgerald: 'To me, this year isn't about All-Irelands'

In this year of Covid-19, Davy Fitzgerald is keen to accentuate the importance of opening up the GAA fields and letting the games commence rather than what individual recognition he may achieve.

GAA • 07 Jun 20

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín (R) in action for Cork

Seán Óg: I went too far during Cork player strikes

Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has revealed he regrets some of the things he said during the Cork player strikes of the 2000s, particularly during the third confrontation with the county board in 2008.

GAA • 26 May 20

The Glenswilly native was hoping to help his county win a third consecutive Ulster title in the next few weeks

'In rural Ireland, it's massive we get pitches open'

Donegal's Michael Murphy on why fending for yourself in these challenging times only serves to highlight the support structures that are in place for inter-county footballers.

GAA • 18 May 20

Former Galway manager Micheál O'Donoghue and Joe Canning after the 2018 final

Did replays cost Galway the 2018 All-Ireland title?

Two years ago, Galway lost their All-Ireland hurling crown to Limerick after a draining two-game semi-final against Clare.

GAA • 10 May 20

DJ Carey (l) and and Henry Shefflin appeal for a 65 during the 2000 All-Ireland semi-final against Galway

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Hurling half-forwards

We're picking the best hurling team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your best half-forwards.

GAA • 02 May 20

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Hurling half-backs

We're picking the best hurling team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your best half-backs.

GAA • 18 Apr 20

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football half-backs

We're picking the best football team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your best half-backs.

GAA • 16 Apr 20

Cork's Graham Canty and Tomás Ó Sé of Kerry feature among the contenders

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football half-backs

We're picking the best football team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your half-back line selection.

GAA • 16 Apr 20

Clockwise from top left: Marc Ó Sé (Kerry), Páidí Ó Sé (Kerry), Tony Scullion (Derry), Martin O'Connell (Meath) and Keith Higgins (Mayo)

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football full-backs

We're picking the best football team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your full-back line selection.

Football • 08 Apr 20

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football goalkeeper

We're picking the best football team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your goalkeeper.

GAA • 01 Apr 20

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Hurling goalkeeper

We're picking the best hurling team of The Sunday Game era, from 1979 to present, and we want your help. Consider some of the nominees here and vote for your goalkeeper.

GAA • 24 Apr 20

Engaging and infuriating, watched religiously by even those who habitually grumble about it, the show retains a touch of that 'here comes everybody' feel

Sunday institution that's still Game after 40 years

The 'Toy Department' equivalent of The Late Late Show, for 40 years The Sunday Game has been home to its fair share of dodgy jumpers and moments that sparked more than one national conversation.

GAA • 07 Jan 20

Happy 40th to The Sunday Game

Former presenters Jim Carney and Michael Lyster recall their time at the helm of the flagship GAA show.

GAA • 02 Dec 19

Tipperary lost the Munster final, but won the big prize

'There are eight teams that can beat one another'

The All-Ireland hurling championship is more open than it's ever been, according to Limerick star Graeme Mulcahy.

GAA • 19 Aug 19

Noel McGrath enjoyed a stellar campaign as Tipperary were crowned All-Ireland champions for 2019

McGrath top man as Sunday Game name Team of the Year

The panel name their Team of the Year as well as Hurler and Young Hurler of the Year.

GAA • 19 Aug 19

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'New face, new voice' needed in Tyrone, says Spillane

Sunday Game pundits fear cynicism creeping into hurling

All you need to know: Hurling championship weekend

Preparing for unexpected in a GAA season like no other

Spillane: Football format an opportunity missed

Donal Óg: Cream will still rise to the top

Ó Sé: Tyrone defeats remain a 'pebble in the shoe'

Callanan talks early doubts that accompanied the highs

Sherlock: You can't gauge racism in GAA

McStay expects 'a very level football championship'

Fitzgerald: 'To me, this year isn't about All-Irelands'

Seán Óg: I went too far during Cork player strikes

'In rural Ireland, it's massive we get pitches open'

Did replays cost Galway the 2018 All-Ireland title?

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Hurling half-forwards

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Hurling half-backs

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football half-backs

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football half-backs

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football full-backs

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Football goalkeeper

All-Stars of The Sunday Game era: Hurling goalkeeper

Sunday institution that's still Game after 40 years

Happy 40th to The Sunday Game

'There are eight teams that can beat one another'

McGrath top man as Sunday Game name Team of the Year