# Final

All time

# Disappointment

Defeat in Glasgow ends Leinster's hopes of reaching the Rainbow Cup final

Leo Cullen’s men came up short in Scotstoun.

35.6k

Jun 4th 2021, 10:22 PM

# The Promised Land

Irish midfielder earns controversial penalty in extra-time as Morecambe promoted to League One

Substitute John O’Sullivan appeared to be fouled outside the box but the decision to give a spot-kick stood at Wembley.

6.8k

May 31st 2021, 6:23 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Chelsea v Manchester City, Champions League final

Chelsea faced Man City, as Europe’s premier club competition reached its climax.

42.5k

May 29th 2021, 7:09 PM

# Decider

Shades of Munster's journey about La Rochelle's quest for first European title

Ronan O’Gara and co. will have to see off Toulouse to claim their first European title at Twickenham.

4.8k

May 22nd 2021, 7:15 AM

# fitness worries

Solskjaer expects Maguire to miss Man United's Europa League final

The English defender has been injured since the win over Aston Villa earlier this month.

3.4k

May 21st 2021, 1:35 PM

# Team news

Botia fit for La Rochelle as Dupont captains Toulouse in Champions Cup final

Ronan O’Gara’s side have brought Kevin Gourdon and Dany Priso back into the starting XV.

5.2k

May 21st 2021, 12:23 PM

# lock

Man mountain Skelton loving life in La Rochelle working with O'Gara

The 6ft 8ins Wallaby has been in sensational form this season.

12.1k

May 20th 2021, 1:00 AM

# les maritimes

'I'm in it to win. I'm not in it to partake' - ROG and La Rochelle target European crown

The Cork man’s coaching philosophy continues to impress.

5.2k

May 19th 2021, 6:00 AM

# First Time

'I’m very proud, very excited. The club is trying to write a new history'

Ronan O’Gara hopes to see La Rochelle claim their first European title this weekend.

29.3k

Updated

May 18th 2021, 5:35 PM

# Late Changes

Uefa seeking clarity over fans before switching Champions League final to Portugal

It is understood the British government’s position regarding quarantine exemptions for sponsors, VIPs and broadcasters was a sticking point to hosting the game on 29 May.

3.9k

May 12th 2021, 5:31 PM

# travel restrictions

Uefa in talks to move Champions League final to England after Turkey added to UK red list

The game between Manchester City and Chelsea was due to be hosted by the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on 29 May.

3.8k

May 7th 2021, 5:54 PM

# History makers

'They lost their nerve and started to kick us' - Mahrez

The Algerian’s brace at the Etihad Stadium sealed a 4-1 aggregate success.

6.7k

May 4th 2021, 11:23 PM

# Joy

Man City beat PSG to reach Champions League final for first time ever

Riyad Mahrez was on target twice for Pep Guardiola’s side.

27.2k

May 4th 2021, 9:56 PM

# big game player

Quinlan delights as Conor Murray returns to Lions form

‘He’s a big scrum-half who makes a lot of tackles.’

6.6k

Mar 26th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Venue

Pro14 final between Leinster and Munster confirmed for the RDS

The Aviva Stadium is hosting a football international on the same date.

11.1k

Mar 16th 2021, 2:31 PM

# finalists

Munster set to 'embrace' Pro14 final as they look to end 10-year trophy drought

Johann van Graan’s side secured their place with a narrow victory over Connacht last night.

27.4k

Mar 6th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Magic Moment

'Big games get won by special moments' - Van Graan hails Haley's solo score

The Munster fullback produced a brilliant solo score to help his side secure a Pro14 final spot.

11.4k

Mar 5th 2021, 10:22 PM

# On the Verge

Munster look to seal Pro14 final spot as Connacht bid for upset in Limerick

Both sides have made notable changes for the clash at Thomond Park.

7.1k

Mar 5th 2021, 6:00 AM

# Boost

Limerick crowned Munster minor champions after overcoming Tipperary

The Treaty County continued a great few days, after their senior team won the All-Ireland last weekend.

11.6k

Dec 20th 2020, 4:51 PM

AS IT HAPPENED

Dublin v Cork, All-Ireland senior ladies football final

It was Dublin who lifted the Brendan Martin Cup once again.

46.8k

Dec 20th 2020, 2:33 PM

# Ready to go

Dublin and Galway announce teams for All-Ireland U20 final

Both sides have made changes from the semi-finals.

10.1k

Dec 18th 2020, 5:09 PM

# Drama

Farrell's sudden-death penalty sees England past remarkable French effort

There was sensational drama at Twickenham in the Autumn Nations Cup final.

16.8k

Dec 6th 2020, 4:13 PM

# LASTING EFFECTS

'It was the hallucinations, the heart palpitations... I was ringing Dr Alan Byrne at 5.30am the night of the Finland game'

Jack Byrne reveals the full extent of Covid-19 battle as he opens up on his club future and dealing with international spotlight ahead of today’s FAI Cup final.

8.5k

Dec 6th 2020, 6:00 AM

# u18s

Ireland underage midfielder Hodge wins FA Youth Cup with Man City

A 3-2 victory over Chelsea saw City claim the competition for the first time since 2008.

7.4k

Nov 3rd 2020, 11:30 AM

# First Time

Exeter edge to first European crown after stunning final battle with Racing

Simon Zebo scored two tries for the Top 14 side as they came up short in Bristol.

44.0k

Updated

Oct 17th 2020, 8:30 PM

# king of clay

Nadal closes in on Federer's Grand Slam record by booking 13th French Open final berth

The Spaniard brushed aside Diego Schwartzman without dropping a set to claim his 99th win at Roland Garros.

7.2k

Oct 9th 2020, 5:50 PM

# marching on

Exeter have too much for Toulouse to set up European final against Racing 92

33-year-old ex-Ulster centre Ian Whitten was excellent in midfield for Rob Baxter’s side.

14.0k

Sep 26th 2020, 5:22 PM

# Champions

Brad Thorn's Reds come up short as Brumbies claim Super Rugby AU title

Promising out-half Noah Lolesio scored 13 points for Dan McKellar’s side.

5.1k

Sep 19th 2020, 12:44 PM

# suftum

Ulster left deflated and rueing missed chances before Leinster hit high gears

A tight first half could have been tighter if Ulster had made the most of their penalty chances.

12.4k

Sep 12th 2020, 10:36 PM

# Possible XV

Ross Byrne set for starting chance with Ryan in line for Leinster return

The reigning champions could make a few changes for the Pro14 final against Ulster.

30.2k

Updated

Sep 9th 2020, 8:18 PM

# Family man

'It's great having that support at home, they're so invested in what I'm doing'

24-year-old Andrew Porter has been in good form for Leinster in recent weeks.

11.2k

Sep 9th 2020, 6:00 AM

# on the whistle

Andrew Brace appointed referee for the Pro14 final between Leinster and Ulster

The 32-year-old has been a rising star of the refereeing scene in recent years.

8.0k

Sep 8th 2020, 3:54 PM

# Leader

Returning Ryan adds quality as Leinster weigh up changes for Pro14 final

The 24-year-old second row has fully recovered from his shoulder injury.

7.0k

Sep 8th 2020, 1:00 AM

# Clutch

'He's big time, isn't he? Anybody who knows Mads knows he is big time'

Ian Madigan was the match winner for Dan McFarland’s Ulster over in Murrayfield.

21.3k

Sep 5th 2020, 10:45 PM

# Familiar Foes

Daunting semi-final against Leinster ahead as Munster look to take next step

Friday night at the Aviva Stadium should be an intriguing battle between the provinces.

10.6k

Aug 31st 2020, 5:00 AM

# Champions

Former PSG player the hero, as Bayern Munich win Champions League

Kingsley Coman got the winner, with the Bundesliga outfit crowned champions of Europe for the sixth time.

38.6k

Aug 23rd 2020, 9:53 PM

# One game to go

PBC prove too strong for St Munchin's in Munster Senior Cup semi-final

Current holders and old foes Christian Brothers College Cork now await in the final.

7.8k

Feb 26th 2020, 4:56 PM

# Support4Drummo

Con O'Callaghan's auctioned All-Ireland final jersey raises €15k for seriously-injured clubmate

It brings the total amount to €200,000 — halfway towards the €400,000 target.

22.8k

Dec 4th 2019, 3:00 PM

# no scrum no win

'The Beast' leads Springboks' total destruction of England's scrum

The Springboks pack was ruthless in going after the English set-piece in the World Cup final.

11.3k

Nov 2nd 2019, 5:37 PM

# Hope

'In South Africa, pressure is having a close relative who is murdered' - Erasmus

Springboks coach Rassie Erasmus explains how his team embraced any pressure at the World Cup.

12.6k

Nov 2nd 2019, 4:28 PM