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Playing the waiting game
Denis Hurley
The Allianz Football League is all but finished – however, the picture regarding championship eligibility is still somewhat unclear, writes Denis Hurley.
20 March 2024 Sport
Keep on running
Having put a frustrating period of illness behind her, the ‘Ballineen Bullet’ Phil Healy is gunning for the Paris Olympics, writes Denis Hurley.
13 March 2024 Sport
Could Ireland’s loss be the Six Nations gain?
Defeat was bad for Ireland but perhaps good for the Six Nations as a whole – and there’s still a game and championship to be won, writes Denis Hurley.
Changing of the guard
The established order could be changing in ladies’ football – emblematic of the growth of the sport over the last two decades.
6 March 2024 Sport
Ongoing process for an Ireland manager
It's now more than three months since Stephen Kenny left - should it really have taken this long to source a replacement?
28 February 2024 Soapwatch
Beware of Gatland and his young Welsh team
Ireland are all too aware of what Warren Gatland can do with a young team, writes Denis Hurley.
21 February 2024 Sport
Ireland make it look like child’s play
Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations 2024 title defence has been sublime, as they continue their quest for back-to-back Grand Slams, writes Denis Hurley.
14 February 2024 Sport
Drilling down below the stats in GAA
Data analytics are ever-more important in GAA – but the bare numbers need context, writes Denis Hurley.
7 February 2024 Sport
Tough act to follow as new era begins
The out-half’s retirement left Andy Farrell with two jobs to fill – at captain and number 10, writes Denis Hurley.
31 January 2024 Sport
Sport: repeat pairings on the horizon
Leinster and Munster will have familiar knockout opponents following the conclusion of Champions Cup group stages, writes Denis Hurley.
24 January 2024 Sport
Sport: Champions Cup needs respect from all quarters
French visitors’ approach meant it was a nice day out in Dublin but Munster showed the battling qualities of old, writes Denis Hurley.
17 January 2024 Sport
Pivotal weekend in Champions Cup
The new European rugby format has proven trickier than might have been expected - Connacht and Munster need big performances.
10 January 2024 Sport