Two types of dives are now prevalent in our games
The year is 2016. It is the Munster club hurling championship game between Ballyea of Clare and Thurles Sarsfields from Tipperary.
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Padraig Faulkner relishing Cavan's winning habit
Cavan's Padraig Faulkner admitted it was "annoying" that they were unable to break into the Sam Maguire race via the league, though he insists the squad are not dwelling on it as they continue to power through Division 3.
Keith Long: 'The ceiling for Evan Ferguson is endless'
From an Ireland point of view, the 27th and France has been the tip of the mountaintop just about visible on the horizon since the Euro 2024 qualifier fixtures were confirmed last autumn.
Final rounds of Six Nations to throw up big plotlines
After five weeks and three rounds of games, the 2023 Six Nations has turned the corner towards the final two matches, by which point attention will turn to September and the World Cup in France.
Scandal, success and the story of a football pioneer who links Manchester United and Real Betis
Patrick O'Connell's life story takes some telling.
New offensive line coach Joe Rudolph officially hired at Notre Dame
Notre Dame has made official its hire of Virginia Tech offensive line coach Joe Rudolph for the same role in South Bend. Rudolph also has experience as an offensive coordinator at Wisconsin and Pittsburgh under former Badgers head coach Paul Chyrst. The Tuesday morning announcement comes after Rudolph’s hire was first reported on Feb. 27.
Strength to keep running - Training through the menopause
For sports educator Irene Clarke, digging deep into research around menopausal athletes and offering a tailored programme to suit specific needs came about by chance.
Johnny Sexton expected to return for Ireland’s clash against Scotland
Johnny Sexton is among several big names expected to return for Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations title clash against Scotland in Edinburgh on Sunday.