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Islamic State threat won't affect quarter-finals

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Turner's Cross

UEFA insists this week's Champions League quarter-final ties will go ahead as scheduled amid an Islamic State terror threat. Arsenal’s Emirates Stadium will host the first leg of the Gunners’ last-eight tie against Bayern Munich on Tuesday evening, while Manchester City are also in action away to Real Madrid. A media outlet linked to the terror group has issued a threat concerning all four of this week’s ties, and European football’s governing body UEFA has now issued a statement on the matter.
Strawbridge makes permanent switch to England staff

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Turner's Cross

England have appointed Andrew Strawbridge to their coaching team on a permanent basis following his spell as a consultant during the Six Nations. Former All Blacks assistant coach Strawbridge spent four weeks working with Steve Borthwick before returning to his native New Zealand during the championship.
Australian fan prosecuted for online abuse of Irish TMO

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Turner's Cross

A rugby fan has faced an Australian magistrates court for abusing an Irish match official on social media during a World Cup match last year, in a decision that has been welcomed by the game's global governing body. New Zealand-born Aaron Isaia pleaded guilty to one count of using a carriage service to menace or harass via online communication at Beenleigh Magistrates Court near Brisbane on Monday.
Finishing third doesn't get you back to Augusta

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Turner's Cross

When it comes to long-term planning for the first Major of this – and every – season, the Ricky Bobby mantra of 'If you're not first, you’re last’ might unusually make some small parcel of sense. Masters winners are invited back to Augusta to compete every year for as long as they please.
Titanic tussle lies in store at Aviva Stadium

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Ringrose back |Turner's Cross

The Champions Cup quarter-finalists were decided after an exciting round of knockout games played out last weekend. While there are some thrilling match-ups with new rivalries, old foes meet in Dublin on Saturday evening. Leinster will look to double down on their group win against La Rochelle by putting an end to the hold that Ronan O'Gara's men have on them in the knockout stages in recent years.
Leinster don't feel it's 'now or never'

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Michael Glennon |Ringrose back |Ireland Then |Turner's Cross

Josh van der Flier says Leinster don't believe it’s "now or never" in this generation’s bid to add another Investec Champions Cup title to their name. Speaking on RTÉ Sport’s coverage of Leinster’s last-16 win over Leicester, former Ireland and Leinster number 8 Jamie Heaslip suggested another season without a European Cup wouldn’t be reflective of the team’s quality. "It’s now or never for this group, for Leo [Cullen] and his team," he said (below).
'There has to be a blanket ban on the pyro'

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Ringrose back |Turner's Cross

In an ideal world, the aftermath of Friday's clash between Drogheda United and Shelbourne would have focused on an entertaining night on the pitch and a dramatic ending following Sean Boyd's late equaliser for Damien Duff's current SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division leaders.
Preview: Ireland need attacking courage to upset odds

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Anthony Pyne |Ringrose back |Turner's Cross

Eileen Gleeson has a tactical Rubik's Cube to solve. Tonight, the Republic of Ireland welcome reigning European champions England to the Aviva Stadium for a blockbuster Euro 2025 qualifier. It's the first time the countries have met in a women's football international since 1987, when a Kerry Davis goal earned the Lionesses a 1-0 win at Dalymount Park. While Ireland fell to a 1-0 defeat against France last Friday night, England toiled to a 1-1 draw against Sweden.
McIlroy looking to end his decade-long quest in Augusta

Apr 9, 2024 | rte.ie | Ed Leahy |Ringrose back |Turner's Cross

Despite its best efforts, the Tournament of Champions has failed in its efforts to kickstart the PGA Tour season into life. As much of a thrill as it must be for a first-time winner to take the entire entourage on a January jolly to the idyllic Hawaii islands, some very notable names have failed to RSVP to the exclusive invite.
Cork battle back in dour draw with Drogheda

Jun 30, 2023 | rte.ie | Turner's Cross

A huge game but not one that is going to determine the season, with 14 games and 42 points still to play for, as Cork and Drogheda played out a 1-1 draw before a crowd of 3,851. The home fans were restless long before the half-time whistle as goal chances were at a premium, though Drogheda did look the more likely team to break the deadlock on a cool, overcast evening on Leeside.