“I actually know this, too. It was Viva Las Gay-gas!” Matthew Perry made a memorable appearance on The Graham Norton Show, back in 2016, where it was confirmed that he never worked as a transponster. We’re reasonably certain the words ‘statistical analysis and date reconfiguration’ have ever been uttered on a talk show before, while Perry […]

2 years ago

SOUTH AFRICA 12-11 NEW ZEALAND New Zealand captain Sam Cane has become the first ever player to be red-carded in a World Cup final, as South Africa went on to make the man advantage count. Not the history he was aiming for. The All Blacks skipper was sin-binned, at first, but his yellow for a […]

2 years ago

It’s the way he tells ’em. Daniel O’Donnell has been a Late Late Show staple for many of year, and he brought the goods for new host Patrick Kielty, on Friday. The singer performed two songs and was a lively presence in the guest chairs as he riffed with Kielty and then actor and musician […]

2 years ago

Musician plays his own music at a gig. Shock. A woman has caused debate after complaining that Paul McCartney played too much of his own music at his recent gig. In a video on TikTok, the woman said she had been at McCartney’s recent show in Melbourne on October 21 and walked away feeling let […]

2 years ago

“It was a joy going to work each day.” After 34 years in Carrigstown, Bela Doyle is leaving the Fair City. Doyle, played by Jim Bartley, is bidding farewell to the show after announcing his retirement. Bartley joined the Fair City cast in 1990 – at the height of this nation’s Italia ’90 euphoria – […]

2 years ago

“Of course it leads to the challenges or the frustrations that we’ve had here.” The head of World Rugby has admitted the organisation did not get it right with the 2023 World Cup seedings and pool stage draw, but he says there was a very clear reason for it. Alan Gilpin, chief executive at World […]

2 years ago

“It’s been an honour to play alongside you both.” Peter O’Mahony has released a poignant and highly personal statement on social media, following Ireland’s premature exit from the World Cup and the retirement of two men he played with for over a decade. The Munster captain spoke incredibly well, in the aftermath of Ireland’s quarter […]

2 years ago

Ireland could finally win a knock-out game, in 2027, and still not make it past the quarter finals… World Rugby has announced that the 2027 World Cup will be expanded from 20 to 24 teams, with a new addition to the knock-out stages. The new-look World Cup will take place in Australia in 2027 and […]

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The Six Nations is set to be affected. World Rugby has voted through the creation of a new Nations Cup tournament that will officially launch in 2026, the year after the British & Irish Lions tour to Australia. The World Rugby council met on Tuesday morning (October 24) in Paris and voted 41-10 in favour […]

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“Look, kid, we can’t always save the day. All right? We’re just cops. Janitors.” Back in 2013, way before he was ever in the frame for the Dune franchise, director Denis Villeneuve delivered a movie that is as tense and jarring as they come. Prisoners has a ridiculously talented cast, with two of its leading […]

2 years ago

‘Hear me out’ England have made it to another World Cup semi-final and, as much as they may quibble about one of the most LOPSIDED(!) draws in World Cup history, all Irish, Welsh and Scottish rugby fans is sit back and watch. Whether or not they may be cheering on Steve Borthwick’s men, though, is […]

2 years ago

“It happens on most sporting parks when tensions are high and a lot at stake.” Johnny Sexton and his Ireland teammates believed they were on the brink of something incredibly special at the World Cup. The Ireland captain said as much in his final pre-match press appearance before they faced New Zealand. Following an epic […]

2 years ago

“It is the end of an era, there’s no other way of putting it.” There was an understandably sombre air about the post-match interviews many of the Ireland team fronted up for at Stade de France, at the weekend. The clock had just passed midnight and we were into Sunday morning, local time, when the […]

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“When I was young I never imagined I would get to represent my country once, never mind 101 times.” There will be a lot of tributes paid to Keith Earls over the coming days but Andy Farrell, his coach at Ireland for the past seven years, summed it up well when he described the Limerick […]

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“Champion.” Following New Zealand’s 28-24 World Cup quarter final win over Ireland, at Stade de France, their head coach made sure to give Joe Schmidt a much deserved name-check. Asked what was going through his head as Ireland out together 37 attacking phases, over the final four minutes, and got as far as the Kiwi […]

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“If I was to meet Johnny for a pint, I’d tell him I lost a World Cup Final in 1995 and I’m only just getting over it now.” Here in Ireland, it may feel strange for some that the majority of us are lavishing the retiring Ireland stars Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls with praise, […]

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“That’s sport. That’s life.” For Ireland, another World Cup journey ends at the last eight. Many of the squad will strive for another crack, in 2027. For Johnny Sexton, Keith Earls, and others, this was the last goodbye. A revved up and well-drilled All Blacks side defeated Ireland 28-24 in the World Cup quarter final, […]

2 years ago

Well said, Ardie. New Zealand No.8 Ardie Savea settled the question on who had the edge between himself and Caelan Doris, and helped his country reach another World Cup semi final. Savea scored a first half try and was immense across the park for the All Blacks as they defeated Ireland 28-24 in the World […]

2 years ago

Get ready for a gripping encounter in Paris. The Ireland New Zealand quarter final at this World Cup will be a gripping affair. We will have all the biggest moments, reactions and ratings in our live feed [below]. Having set an Irish record for a World Cup winning margin, against Romania, then defeated Tonga 59-16, Farrell’s men pipped South […]

2 years ago

We are lucky this 33-man is so deep with quality options. Andy Farrell has made a couple of changes to his Ireland match-day squad ahead of their World Cup quarter final against New Zealand. James Ryan (wrist) misses out on the last eight clash but Mack Hansen (calf) is named, despite sitting out Tuesday at […]

2 years ago

‘The comments lacked class and respect’ Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony look in their element, and never happier, at this World Cup, but an outspoken rugby sage from New Zealand has decided they have gotten ahead of themselves. Gregor Paul is like the Kiwi version of Matt Williams or Stephen Jones – if you want […]

2 years ago

“James Ryan is seeing a specialist and we are hoping for better news than we (first) anticipated.” The Ireland team are back at it, following their weekend win over Scotland, and preparing for their latest crack at World Cup history. On this 10th staging of the Rugby World Cup, Ireland are seeking to make it […]

2 years ago

“They’re just putting all the pieces together very well.” Peter O’Mahony was determined, on Saturday night, to enjoy a couple of post-match beers in the Ireland dressing room, before switching focus to New Zealand. Ireland, as he said, have ‘bigger fish to fry’ but Brian O’Driscoll is confident this team have the right skillet. Ireland […]

2 years ago

“He’d fight with his own mother… now she’s over here, so I better not say that!” Dave Kilcoyne produced another great Peter O’Mahony line as he described the Irish centurion as ‘the heartbeat of Munster and Ireland’. Finn Russell and several other Scottish players may not be singing his praises any time soon, though. O’Mahony […]

2 years ago

“We’d have no issues if he had to come in.” Tadhg Furlong looked pretty dinged up after coming off the Stade de France pitch, on Saturday night, but he should be good for next weekend’s World Cup quarter final. The news on James Lowe, Mack Hansen, and more, is less clear. Jimmy O’Brien could get […]

2 years ago

O’Mahony barely even blinked once. Following Ireland’s 36-14 shellacking of Scotland, at Stade de France, Peter O’Mahony gave a nice, pleasant interview with ITV when he paid tribute to his family and friends. Over on Virgin Media, who got hold of the 100-cap man for a chat next, he was a different beast. The poor […]

2 years ago

IRELAND 36-14 SCOTLAND Andy Farrell named a strong Ireland team to face Scotland, and his players wiped the floor with them. We will have all the biggest moments, talking points and full Ireland player ratings in our live feed [below]. Having set an Irish record for a World Cup winning margin, against Romania, then defeated Tonga 59-16, Farrell’s men […]

2 years ago

Ireland are in the box seat, but a rare Scottish win could yet sink their World Cup hopes. Andy Farrell has made some minor tweaks to his Ireland team to face Scotland, ahead of their Saturday evening clash in Paris. Having set an Irish record for a World Cup winning margin, against Romania, then defeated Tonga 59-16, Farrell’s […]

2 years ago

André Onana is grabbing the (unwanted) headlines, but another big summer signing looks to be money well spent. There was a moment, as Manchester United were conspiring to lose their sixth game of the new season on Tuesday night, when one was struck by the thought – if these lads don’t get their act together […]

2 years ago

“Garry is a player who works extremely hard and he’s just getting better and better.: Back in early March, as Ireland were on their march to a Grand Slam, Brian O’Driscoll recalled some funny stories about his time as a young pup in the Test squad. Asked what young Ireland player stood out most, from […]

2 years ago

“Yeah, they would be very proud of me.” At Christmas, back in 2002, Luke Donald could not wait to see how his mother, Ann reacted to the present he got her. Aged 25 and having won his first ever PGA Tour event, a month earlier, he had some money to spend. Donald got his mum […]

2 years ago

“I was thinking about that a lot last night.” The permutations from World Cup Pool B are enough to make everyone’s head spin but, ahead of Ireland vs. Scotland on Saturday, Rassie Erasmus reckons he has it figured out. The Springboks director of rugby will be watching this weekend’s game closely, aware that South Africa […]

2 years ago

“I didn’t know Rahmbo was there!” Jon Rahm and Viktor Hovland combined for 6.5 points at the 2023 Ryder Cup, and only one answer at the victorious Team Europe press conference. Thankfully, it was a great answer. Such was the interest in Rory McIlroy and his Saturday night rows with Team USA caddies, and players, […]

2 years ago

Bouncer, cheerleader, diplomat, golfer, singer… the man was doing it all in Rome. Shane Lowry was in understandably buoyant mood after helping Europe win back The Ryder Cup from America at Marco Simone Golf Course. The Clara native secured 1.5 points in his three matches and more than made up for the heartbreak of a […]

2 years ago

McIlroy choked back the tears after delivering a big point for his side. Rory McIlroy struggled to fight back the tears after beating Sam Burns 3&1 in the Ryder Cup singles, to deliver a big point for his team. Having only won a single point for Europe at the 2021 Ryder Cup, McIlroy has gone […]

2 years ago

“I would expect up to four of five changes.” After all the hype and momentum that built up around the Ireland team, in the past few weeks, the players, coaches, support staff and fans are all resting up this weekend. With each pool having five sides, most teams have been afforded the opportunity to rest […]

2 years ago

The 44th Ryder Cup is upon us, and we have you covered for all the big and clutch moments. You can follow 2023 Ryder Cup live brought to you by NOW (below) and can easily jump to any of the key events by tapping on them. Team USA arrive at The Ryder Cup as the reigning champions, […]

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“Bones is one of the nicest guys around. I don’t know what he said to him.” Paul McGinley was about the only person on the live TV broadcast that was loving the “heated” scenes after a tense finish on the 18th hole of a match involving Rory McIlroy. The Team Europe talisman was raging after […]

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“Who’s that guy you’re hugging and jumping around with?” CJ Stander was back in Ireland, last week, ahead of their World Cup clash with South Africa. Having retired from professional rugby, the former Munster, Ireland and Lions back-row quickly gets the allegiance queries to one side. “I was born in South Africa and I can’t […]

2 years ago

Shane was all of us when this dropped! Viktor Hovland was in sensational form as Europe built a healthy lead over America after the opening sessions of the Ryder Cup. Shane Lowry went from point-winner to one of the Norwegian’s biggest cheerleaders. Lowry teamed up with Sepp Straka in the morning foursomes session to claim […]

2 years ago

“He was just so thoroughly beat.” “I think even with my year that I’ve had,” Shane Lowry told reporters, ahead of The Ryder Cup, “statistically, it’s better than some of the people that you were talking about that should have been picked ahead of me. Statistics don’t lie. That’s the reason I’m here.” Although it […]

2 years ago

“I have never seen anything like it… the Irish are singing, dancing. It’s as if they’ve won a World Cup.” Jill Douglas and Bryan Habana were standing pitch-side at Stade de France, on Saturday night, as scenes of jubilation and bedlam unfolded, near and far. There was Zombie, Fields of Athenry and a newcomer (from […]

2 years ago

“It’s tough, but you get stronger off the back of that.” In the aftermath of Ireland toppling South Africa, in Paris, much of the praise flowing was being directed to Andy Farrell’s men. Manie Libbok came up in a lot of the post-match chat, too, with Johnny Sexton getting hooked into the debate. Libbok missed […]

2 years ago

Nigel Owens was asked to chime in on the incident. Josh van der Flier was pure Duracell bunny at Stade de France, on Saturday night, as he kept going, going, going, going and going. The Leinster flanker came up with another barnstorming performance as he and his Ireland teammates dug deep to defeat the Springboks. […]

2 years ago

“It’s not too often that you see Peter O’Mahony like that!” To be at Stade de France, or even in and around Paris, on Saturday night was to witness an Irish take-over to rival the very past from past years. Even for veterans like Johnny Sexton and Peter O’Mahony, this was a night to remember. […]

2 years ago

The World No.1 against the reigning world champions, at Stade de France. Andy Farrell’s men beat South Africa 13-8 in another epic World Cup Pool B match, in Paris. We will have all the biggest moments, talking points and full Ireland player ratings in our live feed [below]. On Thursday, Farrell named an Ireland team that […]

2 years ago

“What’s ingrained in my brain, at the minute, is how to beat Leinster. That’s the only thing I really care about.” Following a scoring display against Tonga that saw him break the Ireland points record, Johnny Sexton was asked if he had received a message from his old Ireland jersey, and inter-provincial, rival, Ronan O’Gara. […]

2 years ago

The Ireland head coach has brought out the big guns for this crucial clash. Andy Farrell is sticking with several frontliners after his Ireland team to face South Africa was announced, asking them to dig deep for the third weekend in a row. IRELAND TEAM (vs. SOUTH AFRICA) 15. Hugo Keenan (Leinster/UCD) (33 caps) 14. […]

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“The competition really begins against South Africa, on Saturday.” Ronan O’Gara will be itching for the Top 14 season to return, but must wait until next month before league fixtures resume. His Stade Rochelais side lie ninth after winning one of their opening three games. While work continues in La Rochelle, the World Cup rolls […]

2 years ago

“No, I won’t be. There have been no talks and there is no truth in that.” Rassie Erasmus has denied any suggestions he will be returning to Ireland to take over from David Nucifora as IRFU Performance Director. While he was at it, he lobbed a couple of verbal grenades at Ireland and their World Cup […]

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