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# Eyes on the Prize

This year
2023
Cavan impress with nine-point win over Laois in Tailteann Cup opener
Goals from Paddy Lynch and Jonathan McCabe steered Mickey Graham’s side to an opening win.
Erik ten Hag insists Man Utd takeover talk will not hamper trophy hunt
Manchester United have not won any silverware since 2017.
Manchester United set up Carabao Cup final against Newcastle
Anthony Martial and Fred scored the goals against Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford.
Last year
2022
Nash: Na Piarsaigh playing like a team 'hoping to end up in Croke Park'
The Limerick side haven’t prevailed in Munster since 2017.
Champions Cup rugby: Four players and a coach with plenty to prove this weekend
For differing reasons, the focus will be on Johann van Graan, Johnny Sexton, Jack Crowley, Finlay Bealham and Nathan Doak over the next 48 hours.
All time
'It's such a tricky format' - Leinster prepare to launch latest European assault
Leo Cullen felt the province could have managed the squad better during the recent international break.
Novak Djokovic turns his attention to Tsitsipas after epic semi-final
The Serb handed Rafael Nadal just his third defeat at Roland Garros and will challenge for a 19th grand slam title at the French Open.
'I've been to Ibrox as a Celtic supporter but to play there would be unbelievable'
Cork City need to defy a two-goal deficit in Luxembourg to secure a Europa League clash with Rangers.
'We want to drive the legacy, put another star on that crest'
Nobody has enjoyed more European success than Leinster and Toulouse, but the eastern province are determined to win the race for a fifth title.
Calculators at the ready…here’s the Allianz football league permutations
It’s a crucial weekend in the Allianz football league.
8 players to watch as Derry, Kilkenny, Galway and Limerick chase All-Ireland U21 final spots
Both semi-finals are down for decision at Semple Stadium on Saturday.
'It's like Eurovision': How EU countries will compete to host two London-based agencies
Can Ireland win the contest to host one (or both) of the relocated organisations?
The young Tipp, Kilkenny and Galway stars to watch in this week's Croke Cup semi-finals
The prestigious Post-Primary Schools senior A hurling competition has reached the semi-final stage.
8 players to watch in this week's Fitzgibbon Cup quarter-finals
We’ve reached the last eight of the prestigious Higher Education hurling competition.
Jurgen Klopp targeting at least one trophy every season at Liverpool
The last trophy Liverpool won was the League Cup in 2012.
Race For Sam: The 4 teams bidding for All-Ireland senior football glory
Just four counties are left standing in the quest for September glory.
Pádraig Harrington shoots a 67 to fire himself into medal contention at Rio 2016
It wasn’t such a good day for Waterford’s Séamus Power.
Bad news for anyone expecting Italy to name a weakened team against Ireland
“There will be some changes — but I’ll make changes in order to win the game.”
Leinster welcome back Rob Kearney as Cullen makes wholesale changes
Twelve changes to the Leinster team for Friday’s game against Edinburgh.
An Irish rider is aiming to win the richest race in cycling this week
A big pay day and a potential professional contract are on the line for Mark Dowling.
Top of the league and having a laugh - Man United are now targeting the quadruple
According to Ashley Young anyway.
'We're a long way from complete performances' - Dubs have bad news for the rest of the country
Dublin forward has some bad news for the rest of the country.
A shot at McGregor or Aldo could be at stake in today's UFC main event
Frankie Edgar takes on Urijah Faber in Manila this afternoon.
Here's what European rugby's new Champions Cup looks like
Now, can anyone keep it from ending up in the south of France?
How's the 'Ming' by-election shaping up?... We hit the trail in Roscommon-South Leitrim
The ten candidates are facing-off tonight in the heated atmosphere of an RTÉ studio. We spent the morning at the mart, and the afternoon at the races, to check the temperature on the ground…
Footballer of the Year 2014: Who will win this year's award?
We analyse the contenders for the big prize, with Paul Flynn and James O’Donoghue leading the race.
'We'll knuckle down and get straight back to work' - Aidan O'Shea
The All-Ireland finalists aren’t counting any chickens after victory over Tyrone.
O'Gara staying focused despite hurt and hype
Out-half hopes to return to full training with Ireland this morning after injury scare.