# Controversy

Last year

2022

Ballincollig RFC 'shocked and disappointed' as women senior status vote doesn't go ahead

A motion at the Munster Branch AGM was withdrawn to allow for ‘further consultation with stakeholders’, according to Munster Rugby.

10.0k

Apr 1st 2022, 6:25 PM

# Controversy

McFarland: 'I can’t understand why that’s not a try... In my head, we won that game'

The Ulster boss was bewildered by the final result of a TMO check on what would have been a decisive try by Callum Reid.

17.1k

Mar 26th 2022, 4:35 PM

# Opting out

Phil Mickelson removed from list of competitors for next month’s Masters

The three-time winner has been listed as a ‘past champion not playing’ on the tournament website.

13.6k

Mar 21st 2022, 11:23 PM

# Controversy

Top Russian chess player suspended over Ukraine remarks

Sergey Karjakin is an outspoken supporter of President Vladimir Putin.

90.9k

Mar 21st 2022, 9:31 PM

# Controversy

Commons Speaker asks police to investigate Josh Taylor win

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is Catterall’s MP in Chorley.

7.4k

Mar 8th 2022, 9:35 PM

# Controversy

Russian gymnast's Ukraine invasion symbol blasted as 'shocking'

Ivan Kuliak’s shirt had the letter ‘Z’ prominently placed.

96.7k

Mar 6th 2022, 8:01 PM

# Controversy

After uproar, Raith loan striker back to former club

David Goodwillie’s signing provoked an outcry among Rovers fans.

5.6k

Mar 2nd 2022, 5:04 PM

# Controversy

I’ve lost respect for Kell, says Amir Khan as Brook denies making racial slur

The pair traded final barbs ahead of their fight in Manchester this weekend.

3.9k

Feb 18th 2022, 8:28 AM

# Controversy

Keir Starmer confirms he received death threats following Boris Johnson’s Savile slur

The Labour leader says the UK Prime Minister’s controversial comments ‘fed into’ a ‘right-wing conspiracy theory’, and this caused ‘difficulty’.

14.6k

Feb 14th 2022, 11:14 AM

# end of the line

Controversial US sprinter Justin Gatlin retires at 40

Gatlin was twice suspended for doping offenses during his career.

6.9k

Feb 11th 2022, 6:57 PM

# Controversy

'Animal lover' Moyes defends decision to pick Zouma

The France defender played the full 90 minutes as West Ham beat Watford.

5.4k

Feb 8th 2022, 11:29 PM

# Controversy

Podcaster Joe Rogan apologises for racial slur after video surfaces

Spotify is facing growing discontent from musicians over Rogan’s podcast, for which it reportedly paid more than €87 million.

43.7k

Feb 6th 2022, 3:59 PM

# Controversy

Belgian Olympian 'safe' after tearful plea from Beijing facility

Kim Meylemans was quickly moved from the Olympic Village, in the mountains north of the Chinese capital, and kept in isolation.

7.2k

Feb 3rd 2022, 8:34 AM

# Controversy

Scottish club defend new signing after angry backlash

Raith Rovers’ David Goodwillie was ruled by a judge in 2017 to have raped a woman.

13.1k

Feb 1st 2022, 7:27 PM

# Controversy

Meeting between Defence Forces chief and Russian ambassador was arranged last November

Coveney was accused of undermining the Chief of Staff’s position.

37.9k

Updated

Jan 27th 2022, 4:00 PM

# Controversy

'Pathetic' - Australia Open under fire for ban on Peng Shuai shirts

Tennis legend Martina Navratilova was among those to criticise the decision.

30.2k

Jan 24th 2022, 8:30 AM

# Controversy

Patrick Vieira critical of decision to award Liverpool penalty against Palace

The Eagles had been pushed for a late equaliser before Liverpool were given a late spot-kick.

5.6k

Jan 23rd 2022, 5:49 PM

# Controversy

Betis-Sevilla game abandoned after player hit by object

After a stoppage of around 45 minutes at the Benito Villamarin, the Spanish federation confirmed the last-16 game would not continue.

3.5k

Jan 15th 2022, 10:34 PM

# Controversy

Djokovic doctor slams Australia for trying to deport 'super healthy' star

Igor Cetojevic, a Bosnian-born Serb who lives in Cyprus, criticised the decision.

5.6k

Jan 14th 2022, 5:12 PM

# Apology

UK energy firm apologises after telling customers to ‘cuddle pets’ to keep warm

Other tips included “challenging the kids to a hula hoop competition”, “doing star jumps” and “cleaning the house”.

21.4k

Jan 11th 2022, 10:35 AM

# Controversy

Australia cancels Czech tennis player's visa

Renata Voracova has reportedly been told she would have to leave the country.

5.6k

Jan 7th 2022, 2:28 PM

# Controversy

Djokovic got 'no special favour' for jab exemption, says Australian Open boss

Craig Tiley has defended the integrity of the process that reviewed Djokovic’s exemption application.

24.7k

Jan 5th 2022, 7:49 AM

# issue

Australian cricket hit by 1985 sexual abuse allegation

Jamie Mitchell claims that he was raped on the tour by a team official.

4.4k

Jan 3rd 2022, 3:52 PM

# Debate

Cristiano Ronaldo statue sparks controversy in India

Protesters with black flags gathered at the site after it was unveiled this week.

13.9k

Jan 1st 2022, 3:15 PM

All time

# Controversy

Referee should have 'stopped the game' before Liverpool equalised

Leading through Jonjo Shelvey’s early strike, Isaac Hayden collided with Jamaal Lascelles and was on the floor in the six-yard area when Diogo Jota scored.

18.7k

Dec 16th 2021, 11:42 PM

# Controversy

Jude Bellingham under investigation by German FA for referee comments

The Borussia Dortmund midfielder criticised Felix Zwayer, who was banned for six months in 2005 for match-fixing, after Saturday’s defeat to Bayern.

11.0k

Updated

Dec 6th 2021, 6:55 PM

# Controversy

Justin Bieber performs at Saudi F1 race despite boycott calls

The Canadian pop star has not commented on the public pressure surrounding his performance and calls for him to cancel the show.

20.2k

Dec 6th 2021, 1:03 PM

# Controversy

BT Sport drops Vaughan from Ashes coverage as BBC leaves door ajar

English cricket has been rocked by racism revelations.

2.5k

Dec 1st 2021, 9:18 PM

# Controversy

Shelbourne accept Women's Cup final result despite FAI investigation into player eligibility

Wexford Youths player Teegan Lynch was left off the initial team sheet in what is reported to have been an administrative error.

4.0k

Nov 22nd 2021, 9:28 PM

# Controversy

Hearts apologise after Orange Order’s ‘The Sash’ is played over PA system

Video footage emerged on social media of the song being relayed in the stadium.

12.6k

Nov 1st 2021, 6:32 PM

# Controversy

Criticism following fascist salutes in Lazio stadium

The video shows supporters returning the salute while shouting ‘Duce, Duce’.

3.6k

Oct 20th 2021, 11:23 PM

# Profile

From 'Traffic Tsar' to 'sarcastic' chief executive: Who is Dublin City Council CEO Owen Keegan?

Protesters and politicians called on the council chief to resign this week.

54.0k

Oct 16th 2021, 8:00 PM

# Controversy

Man United youngster reports racial abuse during Sweden U21s game

The alleged incident happened against Italy on Tuesday.

4.9k

Oct 13th 2021, 2:20 PM

# Controversy

French rugby player banned for 26 weeks over 'banana eater' racist comments

Ludovic Radosavljevic apologised for using the terminology.

5.8k

Sep 16th 2021, 1:53 PM

# Controversy

Veteran Brazil defender embroiled in row over unpaid wages

Sao Paulo have parted company with Dani Alves as a result of the dispute.

10.9k

Sep 11th 2021, 1:14 PM

# Controversy

Beacon had a 'number of other options' for leftover doses given to teachers, review finds

The review also found that the Beacon’s vaccination centre strayed from HSE advice on pre-preparing vaccine vials.

12.9k

Aug 27th 2021, 4:02 PM

# Controversy

Public Accounts Committee to discuss Katherine Zappone’s appointment as UN envoy

The former children’s minister stepped back from the role amid controversy over the manner of her appointment.

19.8k

Aug 13th 2021, 5:04 PM

THE MORNING LEAD

Why events like 'Merrion Gate' can lead to reduced public compliance with Covid rules

A report by

Orla Dwyer

After Golfgate, experts noticed a slight dip in how much people believed others were complying.

After Golfgate, experts noticed a slight decrease in how much people believed others were complying.

Orla Dwyer reports that researchers will be keeping an eye to see if a similar effect happens in the wake of Merrion Gate.

Perceptions of how other people behave is "strongly related" to our own Covid behaviours, according to the ESRI's Dr Shane Timmons.

34.6k

Aug 8th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Controversy

The Zappone Saga: How the controversy played out in the past week, and why she had to quit

It started with one tweet a week ago – and ended with an extraordinary intervention by the Attorney General.

The saga began with a tweet last Tuesday and ended with Zappone's resignation

After a week of controversy, Zappone declined the role following news of a hotel gathering.

The outdoor party has drawn comparisons with last year's 'Golfgate' scandal, writes Céimin Burke.

42.2k

Aug 5th 2021, 12:05 AM

# Controversy

The talking is finally done and the Lions have a shot at the series

The kicking and set-piece contests will be crucial again this evening.

24.5k

Jul 31st 2021, 6:55 AM