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A beautiful chaos is about to kick off
Denis Hurley
The Munster hurling championship begins this weekend and excitement awaits, writes Denis Hurley.
10 April 2024 Sport
Leinster look to kick on as La Rochelle visit
The last Irish province standing must face the side that has beaten them in the last two Champions Cup finals, writes Denis Hurley.
3 April 2024 Sport
Players refuse to ‘skirt’ around the skort issue
This weekend’s Camogie Congress could see a notable playing kit change with growing calls in favour of shorts, writes Denis Hurley.
Playing the waiting game
The Allianz Football League is all but finished – however, the picture regarding championship eligibility is still somewhat unclear, writes Denis Hurley.
27 March 2024 Sport
Keep on running
Having put a frustrating period of illness behind her, the ‘Ballineen Bullet’ Phil Healy is gunning for the Paris Olympics, writes Denis Hurley.
20 March 2024 Sport
Could Ireland’s loss be the Six Nations gain?
Defeat was bad for Ireland but perhaps good for the Six Nations as a whole – and there’s still a game and championship to be won, writes Denis Hurley.
13 March 2024 Sport
Changing of the guard
The established order could be changing in ladies’ football – emblematic of the growth of the sport over the last two decades.
6 March 2024 Sport
Beware of Gatland and his young Welsh team
Ireland are all too aware of what Warren Gatland can do with a young team, writes Denis Hurley.
21 February 2024 Sport
Ireland make it look like child’s play
Ireland’s Guinness Six Nations 2024 title defence has been sublime, as they continue their quest for back-to-back Grand Slams, writes Denis Hurley.
14 February 2024 Sport
Christmas Bumper Quiz & Sports Quiz answers 2023
It was tough competition with lots of entries to our Christmas and Sports Quiz. Thanks to everyone who took part.
7 February 2024 Sport
Drilling down below the stats in GAA
Data analytics are ever-more important in GAA – but the bare numbers need context, writes Denis Hurley.
7 February 2024 Sport
Tough act to follow as new era begins
The out-half’s retirement left Andy Farrell with two jobs to fill – at captain and number 10, writes Denis Hurley.
31 January 2024 Sport