“Pretty ugly look for the game, up north.” For all his undoubted qualities, steel and match-winning moments, Johnny Sexton is someone that gets under the skin of the opposition, and their fans. The Leinster and Ireland captain has been known to loudly remonstrate with the opposite team, his own teammates and match officials as he […]

3 years ago

“They went for the try, instead, and Ala’alatoa got the red card and it was game over.” On this week’s House of Rugby, it was time to give La Rochelle their proper dues, ask tough questions about Leinster, revel in ROG leaning into the underdog role and to look ahead to Munster’s URC Final big […]

3 years ago

It was a raw, personal moment after an utterly mad game. As the full-time whistle sounded at Aviva Stadium, Ronan O’Gara was mobbed by his backroom staff inside the coach’s box. O’Gara had just masterminded La Rochelle’s second straight Champions Cup triumph – their first two major trophies in rugby – and all from as […]

3 years ago

‘I have always done my best to be honourable and kind’ Philip Schofield has stepped down as co-host of ITV’s This Morning show ‘with immediate effect’. The veteran broadcaster made the announcement via his Instagram account after weeks of speculation about his future on the show. Schofield is out of contract in September and there […]

3 years ago

Leinster were striving for that fifth star against the team that rumbled them last season. Ronan O’Gara and La Rochelle once again stood in the way of the Champions Cup – and that fifth star – Leinster have strived for ever since they defeated Racing 92 back in 2018. Since then, Leinster have reached two […]

3 years ago

“What are they drinking down there in Limerick and Cork?!” There were concerns, only a few weeks back, that Keith Earls could have played his last game for Munster when he suffered a groin injury in South Africa. Jump ahead to the URC semi-final win over Leinster and there was Keith Earls, out in Munster […]

3 years ago

“John gave me a purpose in life.” It is a day out from his latest appearance on The Late Late Show and Philly McMahon is hoping to up-stage Rory O’Connor when it comes to the best threads for the show. Collar & Cuff are looking after the eight-time All-Ireland winner, ahead of his time on […]

3 years ago

This will be a stiff test, two weeks out from their World Cup opener. Andy Farrell is changing tack from the World Cup preparations of the last two Ireland coaches. Their final match before the big tournament will be in the host country. Last month, the IRFU confirmed dates and opponents for Ireland’s two home […]

3 years ago

“It was just scary, it was really scary.” New Zealand prime minister, Chris Hipkins has confirmed that at least six people have died after a hostel fire at a hostel in Wellington. A fire broke out at Loafers Lodge hostel in Newtown, a suburb in the country’s capital, on Monday night and the full extent […]

3 years ago

The exit of Hugo Lloris from Tottenham is expected to spark a goalkeeping merry-go-round. Gavin Bazunu may not have to ready himself for a drop to the Championship after all. Hugo Lloris is heading for the Spurs ‘exit’ door and he may not be the only goalkeeper changing clubs, this summer. Over the weekend, The Times […]

3 years ago

The global licensing deal means the first season is currently unavailable on the RTÉ Player. The second season of Irish crime drama Kin wrapped on RTÉ, earlier this month, with an explosive final episode that leaves the Kinsella family dealing with some big headaches, and far-reaching consequences. The first season of the series, co-created by […]

3 years ago

“Ireland are going to Paris! Book your tickets!” In the early hours of Sunday morning, even with the clocks an hour further ahead in Toulouse, the Ireland Women’s Sevens squad, their coaches, players, friends, family and friends were partying hard. For the first time in this country’s history – albeit with only a recent qualifying […]

3 years ago

That’s the boy, Graham. While we missed his off-cut comments, cheeky digs and downright barbs on the BBC coverage of Eurovision 2023, Graham Norton had plenty of moments to entertain during the event. Norton and Hannah Waddingham were the two main hosts for the song contest, in Liverpool, on Saturday night. As well as keeping […]

3 years ago

LEINSTER 15-16 MUNSTER Jack Crowley was the coolest man in Dublin as he slotted a late, late drop goal to stun Leinster in the United Rugby Championship semi-finals. It was rich reward for Munster and Crowley held his nerve to dash Leinster’s dreams of URC glory. Leinster had beaten Munster 10 out of the previous […]

3 years ago

In the words of Terry Wogan – “Every year I expect it to be less foolish, and every year it is more so.” Welcome to Eurovision Live – your one-stop live feed that will keep you up to speed on all the biggest, wildest and weirdest moments from this year’s song contest, in Liverpool. Oh […]

3 years ago

The announcement comes less than 48 hours before the Ulster final. Rory Gallagher is stepping back as manager of the Derry senior men’s side with immediate effect. The move comes amid a squall of accusations against Gallagher and a firm denial from the Fermanagh native, through his legal representatives. In a statement, Mr Gallagher said: “This […]

3 years ago

“What’s good about actors is – and no offence – but they don’t care about an audience!” Graham Norton made a trip over to the United States to promote his show, Queen of the Universe, and told Seth Meyers how he gets his talk show guests to reveal their most embarrassing stories. The secret, Norton […]

3 years ago

‘Kevin Costner is a big part of Yellowstone and we hope that’s the case for a long time to come’ That was the line from Paramount, back in February of this year. Fast forward three months and it looks as though the original Yellowstone is coming to an end, but there could be life for its […]

3 years ago

‘The Rocket’, Philly and Rory in the house. Ryan Tubridy is down to his third last airing of The Late Late Show and he is getting back one of his favourite guests. Canadian crooner Michael Bublé is coming to Dublin for a couple of 3Arena concerts and you best believe he is swinging by Montrose […]

3 years ago

“I think Dupont is going to be the best player of all time.” There was a 2:1 Munster to Leinster split on the House of Rugby panel, this week, but we simply had to start with Connacht ending Ulster’s title dreams. Paul O’Connell and Johnny Sexton also weighed in on rugby’s best player now, and […]

3 years ago

“Doesn’t exist. If I like it, it’s not guilty!” Dermot Kennedy took time out of a whistle-stop – as well as roof- and table-top – tour of Dublin to tell us about some of his favourite music, musicians and to identify an up-and-coming prospect we should all be aware of. As part of the Guinness […]

3 years ago

“I see you ROG, I see you!” Lindsay Peat and Greg O’Shea had their suspicions, on the latest House of Rugby, that Josh van der Flier and Leinster may have picked out a few Toulouse players for their lapses of discipline. One thing is for sure – Ronan O’Gara will have his La Rochelle men […]

3 years ago

Little competition called the United Rugby Championship has reached the knock-out stages. Ronan O’Gara mused in his post-match chat with BT Sport that, in his opinion, La Rochelle have it much tougher, over the course of a season, than Leinster. When BT Sport presenter Martin Bayfield weighed in with his take on matters, the former […]

3 years ago

LEINSTER 41-22 TOULOUSE Toulouse came out swinging but Leinster had the French side KO’ed with 15 minutes to go. Our full Leinster player ratings reflect the heroes, work-horses and odd few that fell below their usual impressive standards after a gripping encounter. Ross Byrne put Leinster ahead with an early penalty, but Toulouse fired back […]

3 years ago

“I was excited to see him play, because I’m an Irish fan as well.” While Leinster were celebrating the emergence of Sam Prendergast, Munster were winning a big game in South Africa without one of their old out-halves. First ever URC win in South Africa, new guy in the 10 jersey gets Man of the […]

3 years ago

“It pains me to compliment them!” As the Irish province knocking over the most sides in the club game, Leinster are copping it from many fans, pundits and even coaches in England, France, Wales, Scotland and South Africa. We are sure not everyone in Italy is too thrilled, either. So far this season, Leinster have […]

3 years ago

The list was cut back from 14 stadiums. 10 grounds across Ireland and the United Kingdom – including Aviva Stadium and Casement Park – have been officially named as part of the joint bid for Euro 2028. The bid was confirmed, and lodged, on Wednesday with two unbuilt/unfinished stadiums included – Belfast’s Casement Park and […]

3 years ago

“Well, I’m just dealing in facts here.” Major spoilers ahead for Succession – Season 4, Episode 3. When the end came, it was as grim, shitty and gut-wrenching as so many ends are. No bawling prophecies, no tear-filled redemptions or howls at the moon. Just chest pains in an airplane toilet and a phone placed […]

3 years ago

Augusta National Golf Club is playing host to the 2023 US Masters, and we have you covered for all the big (and bold) moments. Scottie Scheffler is defending the Masters title he won in imperious style, last year, despite noteworthy chases from Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy. We will have all the major moments, shots, […]

3 years ago

‘The cheese stands alone.’ Back in 2002, The Wire arrived on TV screens and brought an array of fascinating, complicated characters to us, such as Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West), Stringer Bell (Idris Elba) and Omar Little (Michael K Williams). The Wire ran on HBO for five seasons, between 2002 and 2008. It was reasonably successful […]

3 years ago

“I think that story keeps changing, by the way!” Back in 2000, eight years before Tyson Fury set out on the road to world boxing domination, Brad Pitt starred as Irish traveller Mickey ‘One Punch’ O’Neill in the Guy Ritchie movie, Snatch. The crime thriller featured Pitt as a boxer that main characters Turkish and […]

3 years ago

“I don’t know what to say. We keep blaming the coaches, but how many coaches have we had, at this stage?” On House of Rugby, this week, there is a great chat with Connacht and Ireland winger Mack Hansen, more Leinster praise but tough analysis for Munster, Ulster and Connacht. Former Leinster and Ireland star […]

3 years ago

Two chances to see Andy Farrell’s side in action before they set off for France. The IRFU has confirmed the dates and opponents for Ireland’s two home World Cup warm-up fixtures. One more game may yet be slated in. Ireland are set to play just three warm-up games – one less than in recent World […]

3 years ago

“People just seem to hear anything negative and that’s it, they’re off!” In episode one of our new podcast House of Football our co-hosts Eric Lalor and Damien Delaney sat down with ex Leeds United and Irish international Ian Harte to discuss Ireland vs France and much more. Having both represented their country at the highest level, […]

3 years ago

“I can’t not ask you this.” Jenna Ortega is clearly a fan of Barry Keoghan and the work the Irish actor has brought to the big screen in recent years. That much was evident when she was asked about an upcoming project she has with the Oscar-nominated Dubliner. Ortega, who is currently on our cinema […]

3 years ago

A fantastic achievement from a fantastic player. Ireland may have won a Grand Slam and dominated Team of the Tournament, but France scrumhalf Antoine Dupont has been named as 2023 Six Nations Player of the Championship. Dupont saw off competition from two of his France teammates and the Ireland trio of Caelan Doris, Mack Hansen […]

3 years ago

“I haven’t even told my husband or my mom if I survive or not.” Jenna Ortega and Melissa Barrera were well aware of the big move franchise they were stepping into when they signed on for Scream VI. That included paying close attention to Scream canon and being super, super sensitive about revealing anything plot-related. […]

3 years ago

“That is something that I’m very interested in talking about.” Not long before he had the time of his life at the 2023 Oscars, Paul Mescal sat down with God’s Creatures co-star Emily Watson to discuss his new movie with us. Speaking with our very own Rory Cashin, Watson and Mescal, who play a mother […]

3 years ago

“Fair play to you for offering, though.” Johnny Sexton may not have been too stunned to see Greg O’Shea at the coin toss, ahead of Ireland’s Grand Slam decider, but Owen Farrell did a double-take. O’Shea, the former Munster and Ireland Sevens flyer, had met Farrell at a UK airport, earlier this year, and had […]

3 years ago

“D’ya know, say Rebecca Quin, because I don’t get that very often.” Tommy Tiernan nails his talk-show interviews, more often than not, but there was a sense that he only scratched the surface with Becky Lynch. For a man who has made his name talking feverishly about glorious nonsense and the buck-mad side of life, […]

3 years ago

“It’s amazing to bring big time boxing back here.” Katie Taylor was not even legally sanctioned to engage in a women’s bout when she first started on her path to become a boxing world champion. Women’s boxing was banned in Ireland until 1998 and, three years later, a 15-year-old Taylor fought in the first officially […]

3 years ago

“And next year’s batch are supposed to be even better.” Ireland are 2023 Six Nations Grand Slam champions in the mens and U20s championships, and looking in rude health. House of Rugby looked back on those winning campaigns, and ahead to the World Cup. Pat McCarry and Jason Hennessy were joined in the House of […]

3 years ago

Why not all six spots, we say… The shortlist for the 2023 Guinness Six Nations Player of the Championship has been revealed, with Ireland and France splitting the nominations. Ireland, who claimed a Grand Slam on Saturday with a win over England, and second place France both got three nominations apiece. The six-man list is, […]

3 years ago

Elon Musk claims any indictment will help return Trump to power Donald Trump has suggested that he will be arrested next week, according to reports, writes Steve Hopkins. CNN said the former US president is preparing for a possible indictment in connection with the investigation by the Manhattan District Attorney and has called for protests. In a […]

3 years ago

John Wick Chapter 4 will be dedicated to Reddick Keanu Reeves had said he is “deeply saddened and heartbroken” over the death of his John Wick co-star Lance Reddick, writes Steve Hopkins. The actor died Friday, aged 60. Reddick, best known for his role in The Wire, also appeared in all four John Wick movies. He died “suddenly” […]

3 years ago

A first ever home Grand Slam for Andy Farrell’s men. Ireland were heavy favourites to defeat England, win their 10th straight Test match and pick up a Triple Crown, Six Nations title and a Grand Slam. We’ve got all the big moments and player ratings from what was a nervy and incident-packed game. After winning their first […]

3 years ago

“I think it’s a difficult choice.” The Last of Us final episode left many viewers and fans divided. Showrunner Craig Mazin has spoken of the decision process involved. HBO’s dystopian thriller, which stars Pedro Pascal and Bella Ramsey, as unlikely duo Joel and Ellie, left critics and audiences captivated throughout its’ highly successful nine-episode run. […]

3 years ago

“It went down so badly!” Brian O’Driscoll was Ireland captain for 83 of the 133 Test caps he won with his country. By the time he retired, in 2014, he was a dab hand at press conferences and dealing with the media. That was not always the case. Back in 2003, after getting a taste […]

3 years ago

“It has been a privilege to host the national institution that is the Late Late Show for the last 14 years.” Reaction, comments from those close to the story and talk on possible replacements – our Ryan Tubridy Late Late Show live feed will have you covered. With those comments, Ryan Tubridy confirmed it was […]

3 years ago

“I am profoundly grateful” After 14 years in the host’s chair at The Late Late Show, Ryan Tubridy has confirmed he is stepping down from the RTÉ flagship. Tubridy stepped into the hot-seat when Pat Kenny announced he would be leaving the role. Back in March, he was asked by RSVP about rumours that were circulating […]

3 years ago