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Hodgson plea to fans over chants

Thu, 23 May 2013 14:57:52 +0100

Roy Hodgson has heaped praise on England fans while urging them not to sing "religious or political" songs in next week's friendly with Ireland.

Good ground for Curragh classics

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:42:16 +0100

Good ground conditions are expected at the Curragh for Classic weekend at the County Kildare venue.

O'Brien quartet head for Guineas

Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:10 +0100

Aidan O'Brien has declared a team of four as he goes for a ninth triumph in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Viztoria primed for Classic tilt

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:36:00 +0100

Eddie Lynam reports Viztoria on course for the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Sunday.

Keane free to face England

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:53 +0100

Skipper Robbie Keane will be able to face England next week after the Los Angeles Galaxy granted him permission to join up with the Ireland squad.

Ten-year ban for rider Ahern

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:35:51 +0100

Group One-winning jockey Eddie Ahern has been disqualified for a total of 10 years following the conclusion of a British Horseracing Authority corruption hearing.

Simmons already looking ahead

Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:03 +0100

Coach Phil Simmons has admitted this week's RSA Insurance one-day international series against Pakistan is not the main priority of a summer in which Ireland will bid to secure their place at a third consecutive World Cup.

DCAL to defend Windsor Park plans

Wed, 22 May 2013 14:57:12 +0100

The Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure in Northern Ireland will "robustly" defend its plans to redevelop Windsor Park in the wake of Crusaders' attempts to launch a judicial review of the case.

Lion O'Brien healing quickly

Tue, 21 May 2013 20:15:30 +0100

British and Irish Lions flanker Sean O'Brien could yet play for Leinster in Saturday's RaboDirect PRO12 final after making rapid progress in his recovery from a knee injury.

Camelot headlines Tattersalls list

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:16 +0100

Last year's dual Derby hero Camelot tops five Aidan O'Brien-trained possibles for Sunday's Tattersalls Gold Cup at the Curragh.

Judge leads 1000 Guineas charge

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:15 +0100

Just The Judge, narrowly denied by Sky Lantern in the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket, is among 18 remaining entries for the Etihad Airways-sponsored Irish version at the Curragh on Sunday.

Olympic ruled out of Curragh bid

Tue, 21 May 2013 15:13:14 +0100

Richard Hannon has ruled Olympic Glory out of Saturday's Etihad Airways Irish 2000 Guineas.

Gray pens new Stanley deal

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:28 +0100

Accrington striker James Gray has committed his future to the club by agreeing a contract extension for a further 12 months.

Mayo crush Galway

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:26 +0100

Mayo handed out a humiliating 17-point defeat to arch rivals Galway in the Connacht SFC at Salthill.

Best to lead Ireland on tour

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:25 +0100

Rory Best will lead Ireland's 28-man squad for their tour to the United States and Canada after being overlooked by the British and Irish Lions.

Weld on rain watch for Break

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:24 +0100

Dermot Weld wants to see some rain ahead of Big Break's run in the Etihad Airways Irish 1,000 Guineas on Sunday.

Loch likely to take Classic chance

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:22 +0100

Loch Garman and Trading Leather are among a team of four from Jim Bolger's stable left in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Opportunity Knox for Murtagh

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:21 +0100

Johnny Murtagh is aiming for a dream start to his training career with Fort Knox in the Tattersalls Irish 2,000 Guineas at the Curragh on Saturday.

Connacht sign So'oialo

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:20 +0100

Connacht have completed the signing of Samoa international James So'oialo.

Pilkington out of Ireland squad

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:40:19 +0100

Norwich winger Anthony Pilkington has been withdrawn from the Ireland squad, the Football Association of Ireland has confirmed.