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Saturday 30 September 2023 Dublin: 11°C

# Hooked

This year
2023
'I don’t know where my life would be if I didn’t pick up the rugby ball'
Munster hooker Kate Sheehan’s life has revolved around rugby.
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Sexton due another visit to specialist, Kelleher out for up to six weeks
The in-form 21-year-old is due to be fit in time for Ireland’s Six Nations opener.
'I fell in love with them from the first day': How Ireland's slot machine habit fuels addiction
As many as 40,000 of the machines may be in use across the country as the industry operates virtually unchecked.
Sean Cronin's neck makes him a serious doubt for Leinster's Pro12 semi against Scarlets
Sean O’Brien and Robbie Henshaw will return to training today in the hope of proving their fitness for Friday’s clash with Scarlets.
16 memories from when the whole country was obsessed with Lost
A brief – very brief – love affair.
Jason Harris-Wright to follow Pat Lam's path to Bristol
It will be the hooker’s second stint with the English club.
Christmas bonus for Connacht and Ireland as New Zealand-born McCartney commits until 2020
McCartney will be eligible to play for Ireland next October.
Retiring Leinster hooker Aaron Dundon to make instant switch to coaching in Jackman's Grenoble
Bernard Jackman is moving up to the director of rugby seat in the Alpine club and his first appointment will be the new forwards coach.
"The media saved my life" - George Hook
The pundit, who retired from television rugby analysis on Saturday, has been speaking about what retirement has in store for him.
George Hook: I won't watch the RTÉ rugby panel after I retire
The RTÉ pundit is preparing for his final Six Nations game this weekend.
10 sports stars who got caught up in the GAA buzz in 2013
Plenty famous faces took an interest in this year’s action.
Shane Byrne: Ireland must be braced for super-charged Samoa
Samoa are no longer developing. They’ve arrived, says Ireland’s former hooker.
Are You A Social Media Addict?
Take our test to see whether you have this terrible affliction.
Updated: Best 'honoured' to join Lions as Hartley goes over the cliff
Best admits he felt low after being omitted from the original squad, but vowed to stay fit and keep his phone close by.
In pictures: Cats show their claws as Galway routed at Croker
The Liam MacCarthy will head for the Marble City tomorrow evening.
Jerry Flannery: a career in pictures
Here’s some moments from a glittering life on the pitch.
WATCH: Here's how Ireland's hockey hopefuls kept their London dream alive
The hosts drew 1-1 with top seeds Korea at a sold-out Belfield last night.
Injury concern Best confirmed as good to go for quarter-final
The Ulster man was a doubt for the Rugby World Cup quarter-final because of bruised AC shoulder joint which he picked up in the impressive win over Italy last weekend in Dunedin.
Frankie Sheahan's verdict: all signs point to Munster victory
Former Thomond Park favourite insists this is one game that the Reds can’t afford to lose to their old rivals.