# Rules

This year

2023

# Tinkering

Handpass controversy to be tackled in playing rules experiment

Hurling and football set for a suite of rule changes to be used in college competitions.

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May 22nd 2023, 1:28 PM

Last year

2022

# available

Boost for unvaccinated NBA star as New York relaxes rules

Kyrie Irving has not played any home games for the Nets this year

1.9k

Mar 24th 2022, 9:30 PM

All time

# body talk

'A lot of players taking painkillers' - Physio and ex-Dubs hurler reports injury increases in 2020

Joey Boland says he has seen a lot of players present with hamstring and ankle injuries.

5.3k

Mar 12th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Claim

Cristiano Ronaldo broke coronavirus rules - reports

The Juventus striker allegedly travelled to Courmayeur for his girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez’ birthday.

7.8k

Jan 28th 2021, 10:54 PM

# Fines

Graduated system of fines to be drafted for breaking Covid-19 rules

Laws will now be drafted by Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and Justice Minister Helen McEntee.

80.5k

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Oct 9th 2020, 8:20 PM

# Rules

Boost for Rennie's Wallabies with tweak to policy on overseas-based players

Rugby Australia will allow the head coach to pick two players who don’t fulfil the ‘Giteau Law’ requirements.

7.2k

Sep 10th 2020, 9:21 AM

# Rules

Government announces quarantine exemptions for major English sporting events

Manchester City are due to host Real Madrid in the Champions League in August.

6.7k

Jul 5th 2020, 9:46 AM

# Hate speech

Twitter bans 'dehumanising' posts towards religious groups

The social media giant now bans posts that liken religious groups to rats, viruses or maggots.

13.2k

Jul 9th 2019, 10:30 PM

# Number One

Ban on backpasses to goalkeepers set to be next Gaelic football rule debate

October’s GAA Special Congress will debate the experimental rules in Gaelic football.

8.7k

Jul 3rd 2019, 6:00 AM

# Camogie

'It can come across that players are whinging and complaining... but the rules have to change with the game'

Kilkenny star and 2018 Player of the Year Anne Dalton delivered yet another passionate call for change to The42.

7.6k

May 8th 2019, 4:51 PM

# Lee Keegan

'I think the sin bin was probably a bit more punishing than the actual black card' - new rules find favour with Mayo star

Lee Keegan was happy to get used to new playing rules in this spring’s league campaign.

4.2k

Apr 16th 2019, 5:21 PM

# camogie rules

'Nobody wants to see a free-taking competition as a game' - Galway captain the latest to call for change

Tribes defender Sarah Dervan on the need for change in camogie, and her side’s recent league final win.

4.4k

Apr 10th 2019, 3:43 PM

# Rules

Saracens reject report they've broken Premiership salary cap regulations

The club’s owner Nigel Wray is involved in a number of business partnerships with some of the club’s top earners.

8.9k

Mar 4th 2019, 8:47 PM

# Abortion Services

Counsellor registration board to be announced, bringing 'rogue' unplanned pregnancy agency regulations one step closer

It could be a number of years before these ‘counsellors’ are outlawed.

9.5k

Feb 2nd 2019, 6:30 AM

# heated debate

'It's not surprising. People generally are sceptical of change. That's true in any walk of life.'

The new rules for Gaelic football have sparked plenty reaction.

3.8k

Nov 27th 2018, 6:01 PM

# slowing down

The asking price for a typical three bed semi-detached in Dublin is now at €310,000

The report looks at house prices over the year up until the end of Q2 of this of this year.

30.0k

Jul 2nd 2018, 7:50 AM

# Rules

World Rugby to trial new low tackle laws in bid to reduce risk of head injuries

The trials will take place during this summer’s U20 World Championship and U20 Trophy.

7.2k

May 25th 2018, 4:40 PM

# Brexit

May moots 'associate membership' of EU agencies, concedes neither side can have 'exactly what we want'

The British PM said that she was not cherry-picking but just negotiating in the same way as any trade deal is put together.

12.8k

Mar 2nd 2018, 3:22 PM

Tourists won't be barred from taking certain photos in Uzbekistan anymore

The strict rules are being eased in a bid to… attract tourists.

13.4k

Feb 7th 2018, 3:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should a person's rental history help them to get a larger mortgage?

At present, the amount a person can borrow is governed by the Central Bank’s mortgage rules, first introduced in 2015.

22.2k

Nov 23rd 2017, 9:51 AM

# Let Off

One of the Open favorites had a 2-stroke penalty waived in controversial ruling

There were more questions for Jon Rahm at the Irish Open recently of course.

9.6k

Jul 21st 2017, 8:50 AM

# Rules

Connacht left frustrated by EPCR registration issue before play-off

The western province had planned to start Eoin Griffin at outside centre.

17.4k

May 19th 2017, 4:38 PM

# lexi rule

You won't be able to ring into golf tournaments and cost players majors after today

One eagle-eyed TV viewer cost Lexi Thompson a four-stroke penalty and a major championship recently.

8.4k

Apr 25th 2017, 9:45 AM

# Rip up the rule book

Golf set for its biggest rules shake-up in centuries

It’s hoped the new rules will help to speed up play.

10.8k

Mar 1st 2017, 4:33 PM

# Housing

Landlords will have to provide an oven, fridge and microwave under new rules

Simon Coveney said the regulations “aim to ensure that properties tenants are renting are safe, efficient, durable and comfortable”.

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Feb 14th 2017, 9:08 AM

# Analysis

How different is professional rugby to the good old days of amateurism?

We’ve taken a look at the Ireland v Scotland games from the 1995 Five Nations and 2016 Six Nations.

39.7k

Jan 30th 2017, 8:00 AM

# Touting

The consumer watchdog will probe 'suspected anti-competitive conduct' in the ticket industry

The CCPC has launched a full investigation into the sector.

10.1k

Jan 26th 2017, 2:11 PM

# Not so fast

Did you get a drone for Christmas? Don't fly it straight away

You should check a few things first before you go on your maiden flight.

36.2k

Dec 25th 2016, 6:30 PM

# Cork

Grieving father and husband calls for tougher rules on unaccompanied learner drivers

Noel Clancy lost his wife in a road crash before Christmas last year.

29.0k

Nov 21st 2016, 10:50 PM

# beeeefa

This girl drew up an insane list of 20 rules for her boyfriend ahead of his lads' holiday

“No tattoos. I will even check ur willy.”

10.6k

Aug 26th 2016, 9:12 AM

# Debate

'It is wrong' - World Rugby vice-chairman slams three-year residency rule

Agustín Pichot says a change is required to international eligibility laws.

23.4k

May 12th 2016, 7:40 AM

# Emergency Response

How Donegal Mountain Rescue Team is using drones to save people

Tests from the Donegal Mountain Rescue Team will help shape EU regulations.

13.4k

Apr 8th 2016, 3:31 PM

# commandments

10 rules of Whatsapp chats that must be respected

Please.

86.0k

Apr 7th 2016, 1:11 PM

# Golf

When can I actually watch the golf? Augusta's rules and how they affect coverage

Nothing is straightforward when it comes to the US Masters.

10.7k

Apr 7th 2016, 8:00 AM

# seats are not for feet

The 10 Unwritten Rules of Irish Rail

Buck up, everyone.

12.5k

Feb 11th 2016, 11:49 AM

# return to sender

Just what can election candidates use Dáil envelopes for?

The Standards in Public Office Commission dictates what they can and can’t be used for.

11.8k

Feb 4th 2016, 4:01 PM

# dgaff

15 people who don't give a damn about your 'rules'

Break the system.

10.5k

Feb 2nd 2016, 1:00 PM

# road wars

The 14 unwritten real rules of Dublin Bus

Please observe.

22.1k

Nov 30th 2015, 12:01 PM

# Handy guide

Here's what those hand signals made by NFL referees mean

Impress your friends by knowing what has happened before the commentators tell you.

6.6k

Sep 4th 2015, 9:00 PM

# Your Say

Poll: Should schools be forced to allow generic uniforms?

Many schools across the country only allow specialised uniforms from one particular shop. Should this be allowed?

21.8k

Jul 10th 2015, 8:39 AM