All Those Years of Mayo Football. And Then 2026
Frequently, I am too embarrassed to tell people the unearthly hours at which I get up. All my adult life, it’s been a blessing and a curse.
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‘It never gets easy:’ 10 years on, Anthony Foley is still inspiring Munster
It’s hard to believe it’s a decade since Irish rugby was rocked to its core when the tragic news broke that Anthony Foley had died in his sleep overnight in a Parisian hotel. Sunday, October 16th, 2016. He was aged 42, a father of a young family, and it still seems just as wrong now as it did then.
Tipperary senior football final still a dual affair
In recent editions, Loughmore-Castleiney’s dual ambitions have been the story of the Tipperary championships. This year, the roles have been reversed.
Champions Cup: Pau’s young stars host Leicester Tigers on intriguing opening weekend
Leinster travel to France on the opening weekend of the Champions Cup but so too do pool one contenders Leicester Tigers as they make the journey to a Pau team that includes French international wing-cum-fullback Théo Attissogbe the 2024 “La Révélation” breakthrough player of the year at the famous French awards night La nuit du Rugby.
Cork County Hurling Final Talking Points: The match-ups that matter as Glen and Barrs collide
While the Glen and the Barrs don’t dominate modern club hurling like they once did, they certainly contribute heavily to Cork squads.
Ulster target first win of season in European Challenge Cup opener against Zebre
European Challenge Cup: Zebre v Ulster, Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi, Saturday, 3.15pm (Streaming on epcrugby.tv)
Connacht prepared for ‘serious challenge’ from Saracens for Champions Cup opener
Champions Cup: Connacht v Saracens, Dexcom Stadium, Saturday, 5.30pm (Live on Premier Sports)
Leinster to bring evolved attack as Clermont Auvergne challenge bears signs of similar tussle
Champions Cup: Clermont Auvergne v Leinster, Stade Marcel Michelin, Saturday, 3.15 (Live on Premier Sports)