New Allianz Hurling League structure for 2025
The 2025 Allianz Hurling League will see a change in format, with five divisions of seven teams, and places determined by final league standings in 2024.
Croke Park Sport News
Leinster hold off Northampton fightback to reach Champions Cup final
Northampton fell short with a courageous second-half fightback as Leinster emerged 20-17 winners in their Investec Champions Cup semi-final at Croke Park.
Saturday sport: Croke Park to host first rugby match in 15 years as Leinster face Northampton
Croke Park hosts rugby for the first time in 15 years this evening.
Leinster captain Caelan Doris: Croke Park 'an iconic stadium for Irish culture'
Caelan Doris says Leinster feel very fortunate to get a chance to play in the "iconic" Croke Park.
Croker return sparks memories but there's no going back to noughties frontier
Rugby returns to returns to the home of the GAA on Saturday afternoon for the first time since Ireland hosted Scotland on the last day of the 2010 Six Nations.
Northampton need ‘appreciation and respect’ for Croke Park history ahead of semi-final
Northampton have been learning about the history of Croke Park in anticipation of becoming the first English club side to play at the home of Gaelic sport when they clash with Leinster on Saturday.
Northampton need 'appreciation and respect' for Croke Park ahead of Leinster semi-final
Northampton have been learning about the history of Croke Park in anticipation of becoming the first English club side to play at the home of Gaelic Games when they clash with Leinster on Saturday. Saints visit the famous stadium for an Investec Champions Cup semi-final that matches the best teams in Ireland and England. Director of rugby Phil Dowson believes crucial to success is an understanding of the history of Croke Park, which is steeped in national symbolism as the site of the 1920 Bloody Sunday massacre that took place during the Irish War of Independence. Northampton's Irish strength and conditioning coach Eamonn Hyland gave a presentation on its background to the squad on Monday and while Dowson stresses "we are not playing against ghosts", he knows the venue carried special meaning. "It's absolutely fundamental that we have an appreciation of the significance of Croke Park, both culturally and historically, to the Irish battle for independence and to their psyche," Dowson said. "It's mainly important because we should have an understanding of the history, regardless of whether we are playing rugby there or not. "But we should also understand the influence it will have on their playing group, the crowd and the implications for that around the atmosphere. "At the same time we are not playing against ghosts. We need an appreciation and respect for the history, but then we have to get our game on the field.
Explained: How does the Tailteann Cup work and who is in it?
Although it is the third year of the Tailteann Cup, this is the second year in its current format. Last year's winners, Meath are in the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Football Championship draw as reigning cup champions.
Sold out Croke Park 'pilgrimage' perfect for Leinster, says former Ireland prop Marcus Horan
Leinster's trip across the Liffey to Croke Park provides a "perfect" backdrop for their Investec Champions Cup semi-final against Northampton, according to Marcus Horan.