Rugby
Denis Hurley on 28 Apr 2021
ROG looks to get one over old rivals
Denis Hurley charts the burgeoning coaching career of Ronan O’Gara as he prepares to lead his French charges into battle with Leinster at the weekend.
Denis Hurley on 21 Apr 2021
GAA a ‘stark relief’ to soccer’s greed
As debate around the GAA season structure continues, rumblings in the soccer world of a Super League illustrates that the soul of the GAA remains intact, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 14 Apr 2021
Training controversy not a good look for the GAA
County teams ignoring restrictions is certainly not great for optics of a return to play, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 31 Mar 2021
A bump in the road or an unsalvageable situation?
With the Six Nations concluded and no GAA on the horizon, there was little to distract from the doom and gloom around the Aviva last weekend. Denis Hurley assesses what’s ahead for Stephen Kenny.
Denis Hurley on 24 Mar 2021
Stander closes Irish chapter with the sweetest of wins
A win over the English was the perfect way to close an eventful spring and to bid farewell to the retiring CJ Stander, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 17 Mar 2021
Something to build on
A win over Scotland is good for morale heading into a clash with England, but two years out from the next World Cup the transition period will have to start developing into something more durable.
Denis Hurley on 10 Mar 2021
Going to great literary and film lengths to get a much needed GAA fix
Without live action for four months at this point, Denis Hurley has been looking at alternative sources for his GAA drama.
Contributor on 03 Mar 2021
Winners and answers to our 2020 sports quiz
Congratulations to our three winners who receive some Irish Farmers Journal merchandise for their endeavours.
Denis Hurley on 03 Mar 2021
GAA calendar change cements a new way of doing things
Having segregated championship seasons may not be a perfect way to go, but it is better than any alternative, writes Denis Hurley.
Denis Hurley on 24 Feb 2021
Stick or twist dilemma as Ireland aim to halt the slide
With two defeats from two to start the Six Nations, there have been many column inches devoted to when Andy Farrell should look to freshen his side. Denis Hurley surveys the options for Ireland’s coaching staff as they prepare to face Italy
Denis Hurley on 17 Feb 2021
‘Sterile dominance’ not giving the desired results
Denis Hurley ponders what next for Ireland after defeat to France ended hopes of claiming the Six Nations title.
Contributor on 16 Feb 2021
Opinion: a gutsy rugby performance, but Ireland never looked like winning
Former president of IFA, Joe Healy analyses Ireland’s performance against France last Sunday.
Denis Hurley on 10 Feb 2021
Taking the positives from a tough day at the office
Denis Hurley reflects on a tough start to Ireland’s Six Nations campaign and the criticism leveled at a number of players
Denis Hurley on 27 Jan 2021
‘If you only knew what it takes’
While our men’s team prepare for Six Nations action over the coming weeks, Denis Hurley takes a look at the situation for the women’s team who are still waiting on word about getting back to playing.
Adam Woods on 22 Dec 2020
Hereford Society crowns online champions
Adam Woods takes a look at the results from this year’s Hereford Society online calf show.
Denis Hurley on 18 Nov 2020
‘It’s about bringing them out once and they’ll stick with it’
Denis Hurley hears about work being done Edenderry to boost female participation in sport in the town.
The Dealer on 05 Sep 2020
The Big Dealer: Rugby referee called up to serve Farmers Club
Referee called up, a calf nose job, remote control cattle herding, Aurivo farm in Sligo, contractor raises charity money and more in this week's The Big Dealer.
The Dealer on 27 Aug 2020
Rugby ref Nigel Owens rises through the farming ranks
The world-famous Welshman recently rekindled his farming career.
Denis Hurley on 26 Aug 2020
No rushed return for Carbery
The return of rugby last weekend was very much welcomed by fans, but the Munster and Ireland rugby squads will have to go without their injury-struck out-half Joey Carbery. Denis Hurley writes
Amii McKeever on 27 May 2020
'Animal welfare in Ireland is at the heart of the farm'
University College Dublin won the 2020 Dawn Meats Great Agri-Food Debate. We ask the team members to give us their thoughts on all things agriculture. Ciara Byers is in conversation with Amii McKeever