'You don't want to be the nearly team' - Brian Lohan and Clare freed to desire
For a long time it looked like Kilkenny were going to beat Clare for the third year in a row in the All-Ireland hurling semi-final.
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Galway bring in Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe but lose Al-Amin Kazeem to St Pat's
Galway United have confirmed the signing of striker Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe from Glentoran.
Julie-Ann Russell returns to Ireland squad for Euro qualifiers
Galway United forward Julie-Ann Russell has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the first time in four years ahead of the Euro 2024 qualifiers against England and France.
Farrell blames slow start for Ireland defeat in South Africa
Ireland coach Andy Farrell would not be drawn on the television match official calls that went against his side in their 27-20 loss against South Africa on Saturday, and admitted his team were off the pace at the start of the game.
Clare-Kilkenny rivalry a break from the traditional for both
The third successive meeting of Clare and Kilkenny at the penultimate stage of the championship is almost something of a throwback, a rivalry built on purely knockout encounters.
Didi Hamann buoyed by Heimir Hallgrimsson's 'back to basics' talk
Didi Hamann believes the pragmatic approach of newly appointed Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson can deliver success for the Boys in Green.
Bernard Jackman has a 'sinking feeling' for Ireland's South Africa assignment
Bernard Jackman says Ireland's tour of South Africa could "turn nasty" unless Andy Farrell’s side are able to muster high-octane performances at the end of a draining season.
'Next two weeks are about the shoulders up' says Liam Sheedy
Brian Hayes was awarded the man of the match trophy following the Rebels' victory over Limerick. Hayes hailed the team's increase in intensity in training and admits they had a below-par performance in the knockout rounds so far.