“Jealous people do weird, jealous things.” Fool Me Once has exploded into the Netflix Top 10 for ‘Most Popular TV Show’ (English-speaking), just a month after it was released on the streamer. The crime thriller, based on a Harlan Coben book, stars Michelle Keegan as Maya Stern, a grieving widow drawn into a gripping whodunnit […]

2 years ago

Such was Ireland’s position of strength that this one passed many viewers by, at home and at Stade Velodrome. Ahead of the Six Nations opener in France, Gabriel Clarke of ITV had a sit-down with Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony and got some great answers out of him. At the championship launch, a week prior, O’Mahony […]

2 years ago

The best way to spend three minutes of your day. Welcome back to our beloved quick-fire general knowledge quiz! We’re on day 129 and if you’re a regular by now, you know the drill. For the newly initiated out there, every day, we present players with 15 general knowledge quiz questions and three minutes to answer […]

2 years ago

Four changes, but it could be five if Calvin Nash’s injury is as bad as it looked. With six minutes to go in Marseille, this impressive Ireland team won themselves a lineout inside the France 22 and the realisation struck that victory was all but assured. France had done their best to stay in the […]

2 years ago

FRANCE 17-38 IRELAND Joe McCarthy justified all the faith shown in him by Andy Farrell, his coaches and his Ireland teammates as he moshed some big French operators on an historic night in France. The Leinster lock was given the No.5 jersey, ahead of James Ryan and Iain Henderson, when Ireland took on the 2022 […]

2 years ago

The Ireland international would have stepped straight in as a starter, too. Liverpool have rejected a €17.5 million bid from Nottingham Forest for goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher, on the final day of the January transfer window. Forest are 16th in the Premier League table but only two points clear of the relegation zone. They have conceded […]

2 years ago

FRANCE 17-38 IRELAND Andy Farrell’s Ireland side put all the Six Nations trophies they won in 2023 on the line, as they kicked off their 2024 campaign in Marseille. Our live hub of the match (below) had all the biggest moments, talking points, best scores and full Ireland ratings after an historic result. IRELAND RATINGS […]

2 years ago

“We can laugh at ourselves, ya know? Ronan O’Gara has proved he can mine some added comedy from one of his most famous dressing room speeches since he switched his rugby boots for the coach’s trackie. The former Ireland outhalf has leaned into a viral La Rochelle team-talk to deliver a ‘l’opportunité’ c’est enorme!’ speech […]

2 years ago

“It’s something that you have to completely rephrase.” Ronan O’Gara took some time out, earlier this year, to record a version of his infamous Cork/French team-talks, but his focus is straight back on life with La Rochelle. The reigning European champs are experiencing a middling 2023/24, so far, but have reached the Round of 16 […]

2 years ago

“I must have got the green light!” It is Ireland squad announcement day [January 17] and, for Andrew Porter, it is one full of surprises. The Leinster prop is only discovering how big of a part he will play in the new Netflix rugby documentary, and that he made the cut for Andy Farrell’s Six […]

2 years ago

“One more year, ONE MORE YEAR!” The campaign may have worked for Brian O’Driscoll, in the past, but Johnny Sexton was not for turning, once his mind was made up. Andy Farrell is perfectly placed to speak on his legacy. The former Ireland captain retired at the World Cup, having led his country on a […]

2 years ago

Big Joe in from the start, and Robbie Henshaw returns. Andy Farrell has named his Ireland team to face France, on Wednesday afternoon, for the Six Nations opener, at Stade Velodrome, on Friday evening. With Johnny Sexton and Keith Earls retired, and some big names injured, there were inevitable changes from the last Ireland team […]

2 years ago

Time to dust ourselves off, bite down on that mouthguard and go again. The 2024 Six Nations is upon us, and we have you covered for all the biggest moments, best scores, hottest talking points, press conference quotes, pundit reactions, and more. Click on the key point you want to read about, or just keep […]

2 years ago

Although plenty will claim to be indifferent, a heap of Manchester United fans will be delighted the German is packing up. Jurgen Klopp will leave his role as manager of Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season, and the Premier League will be the worse for it. Back in 2012, Alex Ferguson met up […]

2 years ago

“So! Talk, shout, take command!” Earlier this week, the Oscar nominations were announced and hundreds of thousands of us – similar numbers to a famous march on Washington in 1963 – went searching for Rustin. Many were expecting Leonardo DiCaprio and Andrew Scott to be included in the Best Actor category, with Barry Keoghan a […]

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“I know that there are kids out there – the ones who run for my car, after games, for pictures and autographs – they’ve never experienced a different manager here.” After nine years on Merseyside, Jurgen Klopp will leave his role as manager of Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season. He marked his […]

2 years ago

“The thought came up, ‘I am not sure I am here then anymore’ and I was surprised myself by that.” Jurgen Klopp will leave his role as manager of Liverpool at the end of the 2023/24 season. The German revealed the decision has been brewing a while, but it has only come to light, with […]

2 years ago

End of a trophy-laden era. Liverpool FC has announced that Jurgen Klopp will step down as manager of the club at the end of the season. The German has ‘informed the club’s ownership of his wish to leave his position when the 2023-24 campaign comes to a close’ It has been confirmed that Klopp’s assistants, Pepijn […]

2 years ago

“That ability, to do that, is superb.” Felix Jones, fresh off helping South Africa to back-to-back World Cup wins, is settling in as England’s defence coach, ahead of the 2024 Six Nations. The 36-year-old was highly sought-after, following his four-year stint with the Springboks. Steve Borthwick was able to recruit Jones and Kiwi coach Andrew […]

2 years ago

Get planning, and get booking. The EPCR has confirmed the dates, kick-off times, venues and TV broadcast details for the Champions Cup Round of 16. Leinster and Munster reached the competition’s knock-out stages, with Ulster and Connacht dropping down to the Challenge Cup. In an EPCR release, the following details were locked in: ‘Toulouse, five-time […]

2 years ago

“We’re due these f***ers one!” The new Netflix rugby documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact, is out now. The sneaky stars of the show are Finn Russell and Scotland. The Scots last won the Five Nations in 1999 but have yet to claim the big prize since Italy joined, making it the Six Nations. Up until […]

2 years ago

“It doesn’t get any better than this.” The new Netflix rugby documentary, Six Nations: Full Contact, is out now, and Johnny Sexton comes to the fore in the final episode. Ireland are featured prominently in episodes three and eight of the eight-episodes series, which revolves around the 2023 Six Nations championship. Scotland and Italy look […]

2 years ago

“I was in David Humphreys’ room – everything was green, decorated for the Irish players!” It was Six Nations launch day and, in a change from the usual London jaunt, Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse was playing host. The drinks brand is sponsoring the men’s and women’s championships, this year, and was making a big deal about […]

2 years ago

The Irish premiere had two very special rugby guests. Keith Earls and Johnny Sexton helped Ireland to a rake of trophies over the course of their respective rugby careers. As their former teammates target a Six Nations Grand Slam defence, they were in Dublin for the launch of a new rugby docuseries. Netflix held the […]

2 years ago

“Don’t do it! I don’t know what it is, but don’t do it to yourself!” We were mid-way through Ireland’s press conference section at the Six Nations launch, held in the Guinness Storehouse, when rugby reporter Gerry Thornley put his hand up for a question. Andy Farrell had a sharp response, eliciting a laugh from […]

2 years ago

“I know he’ll do the country proud.” Andy Farrell and Peter O’Mahony were at the Guinness Storehouse, this morning [January 22], for their part of the Six Nations whistle-stop, before they flew out to a training camp in Portugal. Ticking off the big media obligations and hoping for a green light to depart from Dublin […]

2 years ago

“What better moment that that one?” Back in July 2022, Peter O’Mahony added to his Irish rugby lore by telling Sam Cane exactly what he thought of him. Just over a year later, Brodie Retallick and the All Blacks were happy to blast out reminders. O’Mahony had been picked up on camera telling Cane, the […]

2 years ago

Not what the Ireland head coach needs, at all, right now. On Monday, Andy Farrell and Ireland captain Peter O’Mahony will be at the Six Nations launch, at Dublin’s Guinness Storehouse. Both men will be fielding questions on injuries after a bruising Champions Cup weekend. Ireland are already without Mack Hansen, Jimmy O’Brien and Dave […]

2 years ago

MUNSTER 23-26 NORTHAMPTON Northampton Saints put it up to Munster, at Thomond Park, and their celebrating replacements got right under the skin of Peter O’Mahony. The newly installed Ireland captain was not having that. After a lively Saints start, Alex Mitchell took advantage of a gaping hole beside a rick and cantered through for the […]

2 years ago

LEICESTER 10-27 LEINSTER Leinster clinched top spot in Champions Cup ‘Pool 4’ and, in doing so, have set themselves up for a home game in the Last 16. Austin Healey was not happy with one of their tries, though. Leicester Tigers started off well against four-time European champions, at Welford Road, but were outdone by […]

2 years ago

“Severe grief and shock… it was the worst year of my life.” Back in 2021, Jamie Dornan was in Australia for a new BBC show called The Tourist, and had recently wrapped Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast. Professionally, he was in a great place. The Co. Down actor admits, though, that it was the worst year of […]

2 years ago

“We couldn’t have gotten through the 513 days in hospital without the love and support we had from the staff and other families at the house.” The Mulligan family from Limerick, including their lovely daughter, Sophie, are urging the Irish public to give a hug, and a donation, to a great cause, this weekend. Once […]

2 years ago

If you want it, come and take it. Peter O’Mahony has had the honour of captaining Ireland 10 times in a Test career that is now into its 13th season. For the upcoming Six Nations, he has the job outright. On Wednesday [January 17], the IRFU confirmed Andy Farrell’s squad selection for the opening rounds […]

2 years ago

The Wallabies need a hard re-set. The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that former Ireland boss, Joe Schmidt is Rugby Australia’s number one target to be head coach of the Wallabies. Schmidt, who led Ireland to three Six Nations titles, including a 2018 Grand Slam, had been part of the All Blacks coaching and selection […]

2 years ago

The latest cuts are the deepest. While most Six Nations squads are in the high 30s, Ireland and France have not handed out call-ups for the sake of it. Both sides, due to meet in the championship opener, have selected 34-man squads for the opening rounds. On Wednesday afternoon [January 17], the IRFU confirmed Farrell’s […]

2 years ago

An influx of fresh faces, while retaining many of the men that fell short of World Cup history. Wednesday at 2pm [January 17] sees Andy Farrell announce his Ireland squad for the opening rounds of the 2024 Six Nations, and we’ll have all the big talking points and reactions. There are set to be a […]

2 years ago

One name is conspicuous by his absence in the RTÉ line-up. Virgin Media and RTÉ have announced details its joint Six Nations coverage, with all 15 men’s games live and free-to-air across the two broadcasters. Virgin get the first crack at covering a game for the current holders and Grand Slam winners. Ireland will kick-start the […]

2 years ago

The time is right to sell the Cork native. Liverpool may be willing to entertain offers for Ireland goalkeeper Caoimhín Kelleher, this summer, after reportedly identifying his replacement in the Championship. The Mirror is reporting that Liverpool have been scouting 23-year-old Sunderland goalkeeper Anthony Patterson to add to their senior squad. The England U21 international […]

2 years ago

MAN UNITED 2-2 TOTTENHAM Roy Keane had no hesitation in reminding us all of his pre-match comments about Rasmus Hojlund, but showed the attitude that set his Manchester United side apart. Ahead of United’s 2-2 draw with Tottenham, at Old Trafford, Keane told Sky Sports that Hojlund should be scoring more for the club and […]

2 years ago

The squad will be announced on Wednesday afternoon. Andy Farrell will, this week, name his Ireland squad for the opening rounds of the 2024 Six Nations. We are expecting some uncapped players to get the nod, and the return of some familiar faces. The championship will see Ireland attempt to retain their Grand Slam status, […]

2 years ago

“If it was anybody else, it would have been fine.” Roy Keane returned to the Manchester United dressing room, almost 19 years after he finished up with the club, and recalled an infamous post-match moment from the Alex Ferguson era. Back in 2003, fresh off a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in the FA Cup, Alex […]

2 years ago

‘God bless brother.’ Conor McGregor has reached out to an Irish Mixed Martial Artist after he suffered a devastating injury that has left him with ‘no movement in his legs or his left arm’. On Thursday of this week, Ryan Curtis suffered ‘a life altering incident’ during a training session. Bellator fighter Leah McCourt took […]

2 years ago

“I don’t know, babe! I mean, where did you pull that one from?!” Tommy Tiernan was at his playful and inquisitive best, on the latest episode of his chat show, when he was joined by Miss Erica Storm, an empowerment coach and former dominatrix. One of the areas Tiernan was keen to explore was how […]

2 years ago

MUNSTER 29-18 TOULON Jack Crowley proved he could bounce back from an early set-back, and led his team to a big away day win in Europe, in Toulon. On Monday of this week, Andy Farrell was preparing for his trip to London, where he would be confirmed as British & Irish Lions head coach, when […]

2 years ago

The former flanker has been with Ireland since 2014. As apprenticeships go, Simon Easterby has more than served his time. Following the November Tests run, he should be handed the keys to this highly-tuned Irish team. With Andy Farrell confirmed as British & Irish Lions head coach for the 2025 Tour to Australia, the biggest […]

2 years ago

There is a new leader of the pride. For the first time in 12 years, the British & Irish Lions have a new head coach. The Lions coach announcement, and press briefing, is taking place in London [Thursday, January 11] and we will have all the big comments, details and reactions. Click on the key […]

2 years ago

While Ireland’s back three options are being stretched, their second and back row stocks are looking healthy. Who starts blindside for Ireland in the opening round(s) of the 2024 Six Nations? Peter O’Mahony is technically the man in possession, but Ryan Baird, Tom Ahern, Cian Prendergast and Tadhg Beirne could all slot in. If Andy […]

2 years ago

Three changes to the starting XV, and three more on the bench. Following the retirement of Johnny Sexton and brutal injury news for Dave Kilcoyne, Jimmy O’Brien and Mack Hansen, the Ireland team for their Six Nations opener will have certain changes. Kilcoyne and Hansen are both long-term absentees after shoulder injuries. Keith Earls and […]

2 years ago

A key player will miss the entire championship. Mack Hansen will miss the entire Six Nations after Connacht rugby confirmed the winger dislocated his shoulder in their recent United Rugby Championship win over Munster. The 25-year-old required oxygen before he left the pitch during that January 1 game at The Sportsground. Connacht head coach Pete […]

2 years ago

Up Cork! Cillian Murphy has claimed his first ever Golden Globe award after clinching the accolade for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama, after his titular role in Oppenheimer. First nominated for a Golden Globe back in 2006, for his part in Breakfast on Pluto, the Cork native was a popular winner on a […]

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