Advertisement

Readers like you keep news free for everyone.

More than 5,000 readers have already pitched in to keep free access to The Journal.

For the price of one cup of coffee each week you can help keep paywalls away.

Support us today
Not now
Monday 11 December 2023 Dublin: 7°C

# Code Breaker

This year
2023
Cork U20 star hurler Ben O'Connor confirms switch to rugby
Multi-talented defender confirms ‘very tough decision’ after helping Cork to All-Ireland U20 glory.
58
25.6k
Jun 4th 2023, 6:30 PM
All time
How the Stynes brothers changed the game for the Irish in Australia
The Dubliners made a huge impact on tactics and culture in the AFL and helped pave the way for generations of Irish hopefuls Down Under.
4
20.1k
Mar 19th 2021, 9:11 AM
Canada rugby sevens wing lands a contract in the NFL
Adam Zaruba impressed in a trial, two months after winning a World Series bronze medal at the London Sevens.
0
7.9k
Jul 25th 2017, 4:05 PM
'The principles are the same': Former Mayo boss Horan off to a winning start in club hurling
Horan guided Turloughmore to an opening win in the Galway senior club hurling championship.
1
14.2k
Apr 11th 2017, 6:45 AM
Aidan O'Shea had an eye-opening experience trying his hand at American football
The Mayo forward was taking part in the second episode of The Toughest.
16
15.4k
Mar 16th 2016, 10:02 AM
Former Aussie Rules player becomes the latest athlete to switch codes to the NFL
America’s game’s quest to go global continues.
4
9.6k
Feb 17th 2016, 8:10 AM
Exiled Davy O'Halloran will play for the Clare footballers instead this summer
‘Humiliated’ hurler togged out with Colm Collins’ squad for training this week.
5
5.3k
Apr 15th 2015, 2:26 PM
Sky Sports promo says Kilkenny v Offaly is a Connacht football game
And it’s live.
16
10.8k
Jun 4th 2014, 3:08 PM
Mayo boss James Horan 'excited' about progress from rugby convert Gavin Duffy
The ex-Connacht skipper has returned to his GAA roots and his targeting Croke Park.
14
11.3k
May 29th 2014, 8:00 AM
'I don't think you can do both' -- Jim Gavin not keen on Ciáran Kilkenny's dual ambitions
The Dublin manager says any decision is the player’s though.
4
4.4k
Jan 2nd 2014, 7:00 AM
Aidan Walsh to play hurling and football for Cork next season
The Kanturk man has been given the go-ahead by the Rebels’ new football coach.
5
4.3k
Nov 13th 2013, 10:51 AM
Sonny Bill Williams won't make rugby union comeback next year
Williams had been tipped to rejoin the All Blacks ahead of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
2
2.3k
Oct 11th 2013, 9:49 AM
Ciaran Kilkenny: I made the right call coming home from Oz
The Castleknock man’s former AFL club are in the Grand Frinal this weekend.
1
3.0k
Sep 24th 2013, 7:40 AM
Pro12: Tuqiri signing imminent for Leinster
Lote Tuqiri will be a rugby union player again in time for the opening rounds of the Heineken Cup.
20
3.9k
Sep 9th 2013, 3:23 PM
At least one Cork fan had a good day yesterday, thanks to Paul O'Connell
But how good is Paulie under a high dropping ball?
5
7.4k
Jul 15th 2013, 6:21 PM
Wallabies boss Deans remains hopeful on Quade Cooper future
Australian rugby’s poster boy is yet to formally reject a contract and is tipped to ply his trade elsewhere next season. Isn’t Cooper an Irish name?
0
511
Nov 21st 2012, 10:38 AM
Brian McEniff: 'If anyone can work it, Jim McGuinness can'
The Donegal legend has backed the current county chief to succeed at Parkhead in his new role.
0
701
Nov 9th 2012, 2:32 PM
Sign him up! Sergio Ramos nails 43-yard field goal during NFL preseason game
VIDEO: The Real Madrid defender brought his kicking boots to Philadelphia on Thursday night.
2
2.0k
Aug 12th 2012, 2:16 PM
'Everything has been geared towards today' - Johnny McCaffrey
The Dublin midfielder speaks about their ambition to overcome Kilkenny in the Leinster SHC semi-final.
1
525
Jun 23rd 2012, 1:52 PM
Kilkenny shelves AFL offer to focus on Dublin
The dual player says he would be interested in travelling to Australia in the future but wants to concentrate on breaking into Pat Gilroy’s and Anthony Daly’s teams.
2
673
May 23rd 2012, 5:01 PM
Caption time: when ROG met Mickey Harte...
What was said between the Munster out half Ronan O’Gara and the Red Hand boss?
6
1.4k
Mar 7th 2012, 8:45 AM
Call back: McBrearty set for second trial after impressing Aussie Rules scouts
The young Donegal footballer could soon be relocating Down Under if a training camp next month goes well.
0
550
Mar 1st 2012, 12:12 PM
(More) Friday Night Lights: Parnell Park to host high school American football games
The northside venue will host a double-header on Friday 31 August, the eve of Notre Dame and Navy’s game in Dublin.
0
780
Feb 23rd 2012, 10:58 AM