#Analysis
'He is as talented as there has been in the last 20 years in hurling' - The reinvention of Bubbles O'Dwyer
A closer look at how Tipperary boss Liam Sheedy has gotten the best out of mercurial forward John O’Dwyer.
One of football's most incredible weeks has been facilitated by a dying art
A new Premier League record for goals scored in a 38-game season was set on Sunday.
'It's been really hard. I shouldn't have to go through that': Alex Scott opens up about social media abuse
The former England defender spoke about the abuse she received during her role as a TV analyst this season.
Fresh talks hope to revive power-sharing ... but marriage equality remains a major stumbling block
Sinn Féin has called on the UK and Irish governments to step in and take the reins if the new round of talks fail.
Are Liverpool destined to become one of the few great trophy-less teams?
The Reds are on course to finish the season on 97 points, but may still fall short.
'I thought Keane was brilliant in his analysis and actually tore Neville to bits'
John Giles has also questioned Paul Pogba’s inclusion in the PFA Team of the Season.
Analysis: How Saracens took away Tadhg Beirne's jackal threat
The Munster lock was left frustrated in Coventry on Saturday.
Analysis: James Lowe's try showcases Cullen's Leinster at their best
Over the course of nine phases, 13 of the 15 players touched the ball.
Pep Guardiola's big gamble costs City after an unforgettable Champions League night
The decision not to play Kevin De Bruyne in the first leg came back to haunt the Etihad outfit.
Man United paying the price for years of behind-the-scenes ineptitude
The Red Devils were outclassed by a far superior Barcelona outfit last night.
How Fulham spent over €100 million and were still relegated with 5 games to spare
Some costly errors in recruitment have led to a dire season for the Cottagers.
Inside O'Shea's dominant midfield display and his growing partnership with Ruane
Mayo’s centre-field pair were hugely influential in their Division 1 final defeat of Kerry.
Analysis: Conan continues to press Ireland claims with sensational showing
The Leinster number eight was man of the match against Ulster in the Champions Cup quarter-finals.
Analysis: Two clever Keith Earls tries seal Munster's place in the semi-finals
There was intelligence in the build-up to both scores from Johann van Graan’s team.
Analysis: How outstanding Ulster almost shocked reigning champions Leinster
Dan McFarland’s side were brilliant but came up just short in Dublin on Saturday night.
Why Louis van Gaal's Ole Gunnar Solskjaer criticism is unfair
The Dutch coach has suggested Man United’s style under the Norwegian was not especially dissimilar to Jose Mourinho’s.
Player Watch: How Tyrone turned McShane into full-forward wrecking ball
Cathal McShane has scored 1-11 in his last four games but his contribution runs far deeper than that.
Ireland v Georgia talking points: Delaney controversy threatens to overshadow qualifier
Off-the-field issues have dominated the headlines in recent days.
5 talking points from Ireland's unconvincing win over Gibraltar
The Boys in Green struggled amid difficult conditions against the lowest seeded team in Group D.
Analysis: Stander pass sends Earls in for another Schmidt set-piece strike
The Munster back row delivered the scoring pass in what he called ‘a real team try.’
'I thought I was in!' - Larmour continuing to learn as he shows off dancing feet
The 21-year-old benefitted from 80 minutes at fullback in the absence of Rob Kearney.
Quade Cooper is back in Super Rugby and the early signs are exciting
The 30-year-old is already on Michael Cheika’s Wallabies radar.
Analysis: How has Johnny Sexton been playing in the Six Nations?
The 33-year-old has provided quality at times but has been frustrated overall.
Analysis: How has Conor Murray been playing in the Six Nations?
The 29-year-old is not quite at his best but the concern around him has been exaggerated.
Long identified as staunch friends of Israel, Democrats are now being accused of anti-semitism
The claims have echoes of those against Jeremy Corbyn’s Labour.
Analysis: Outstanding Caplice and Lyons lead the way for Ireland Women
The tighthead prop and blindside flanker were superb in the win over Scotland.
Analysis: How did Joey Carbery play after replacing Johnny Sexton?
The 23-year-old came on for Sexton in the first half of Ireland’s win over Scotland.
Analysis: The latest Joe Schmidt special sees Stockdale scorch past Scots
Ireland scored a stunning try on the second phase of a lineout attack in Edinburgh.
Analysis: Ireland slip with the little details that make a big difference in attack
Joe Schmidt’s side missed a glaring opportunity with the game still in the balance.
Analysis: Ireland's nightmare opening minutes set tone in Dublin defeat
Joe Schmidt’s men were sluggish from the off as England struck powerfully and intelligently.
Ian Paisley Jr may be indestructible but he's increasingly becoming a sideshow
Revelations about the MP have been piling up of late.
Analysis: Connacht's clever bounce-back attack cuts Bordeaux apart
Attack coach Nigel Carolan has his charges striking superbly from lineout platforms.
What is going on at Chelsea?
Maurizio Sarri claimed his side were ‘mentally weak’ following the loss to Arsenal on Saturday.
After tonight's shellacking, for how long more can Theresa May survive?
Her government suffered a monumental defeat.
Stockdale's finishing skills reward Ulster's clever set-piece thinking
The northern province scored three tries from set-piece platforms against Racing 92 last weekend.
Martin O'Neill and the fate of 9 other former Ireland managers
A number of coaches have struggled after leaving the Boys in Green hotseat.
The Wallabies' loss has been Leinster's immense gain as Fardy shines
The 34-year-old Australian has been a superb signing for the province.
Analysis: Beirne's destruction, Earls' try-saver and Carbery's class
Johann van Graan’s Munster delivered their most compelling performance of the season on Friday night.
Why Paul Pogba has looked transformed under Ole Gunnar Solskjær
The France international’s sublime pass created the only goal in Man United’s win.
At the halfway point of the Premier League season, is it Liverpool's title to lose?
Recent history suggests the Reds are poised for glory.
Download our app
