Balls.ie

Balls.ie is the standout star of the Balls Media Ltd family. Established in March 2010 in Dublin, Balls.ie has made a significant mark in the Irish media scene by offering a fresh approach to sports reporting. The goal was to provide live, timely, and engaging coverage, and with each major event or story, their audience continued to grow. Balls.ie covers a wide range of sports, including Hurling, American Football, Curling, and Downhill Skiing. Unlike traditional media that focuses on lengthy match reports about past events, Balls.ie emphasizes real-time updates for their audience through videos, gifs, images, and tweets.

International

English

Online/Digital

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#49871

Ireland

#189

Sports/Soccer

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

'He Knows Who He Is': Hansen Points Finger At Leak For Fake Injury Report

23 hours ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

Connacht and Ireland wing Mack Hansen has suggested that there are leaks within the Connacht Rugby team, and claimed they were responsible for false reporting about his ankle injury last week. The 27-year-old was one of 15 Irishmen included in Andy Farrell's Lions squad to tour Australia. The selection came despite widely circulating claims that a severe ankle injury would rule him out of action for four to five weeks and prevent him from touring with the Lions.
Surreal Photo Of Ronan O'Gara Serving Suspension On Bus Surfaces

23 hours ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

A photo of a destitute-looking Ronan O'Gara has gone viral as 'meme' worthy after the Corkonian was handed down a touchline ban for the remainder of the Top 14 regular season. The La Rochelle boss was last week, handed down a five-week suspension for 'actions against a match official', which will see him banished from the touchlines for the three remaining regular season games and into the playoffs should his side make it that far.
Donegal All-Ireland Winner Pushes Back On Joe Brolly's Ulster Final Claim

1 day ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

A Donegal All-Ireland winner has pushed back on controversial claims by Joe Brolly that a Donegal player got what 'he deserved' during last weekend's Ulster final tussle. It all started during last weekend's thrilling Ulster final when celebrating their 2-23 to 0-28 win over Armagh, a Donegal player appeared to approach the Armagh bench, goading about the Anglo-Celt Cup win.
Rieko Ioane Breaks Silence On How Sexton Spat Will Impact Leinster Move

1 day ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

All Black star Rieko Ioane has opened up on his now-infamous World Cup spat with Johnny Sexton and the impacts it will have on his move to Leinster later this year. Last month, world rugby descended into a state of disbelief when it was revealed that Leinster Rugby would be replacing outgoing All Black Jordie Barrett with Rieko Ioane, not only due to Leinster's seemingly endless ability to attract top talent, but also given Ioane's less than favourable relationship in the Irish capital.
Andy Goode Says One Leinster Player 'Very Lucky' To Be Included In Lions Squad

1 day ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

15 Irish stars breathed a sigh of relief last Thursday as their names were read out among Andy Farrell's 38-man Lions squad to tour Australia this summer. Farrell's green-bloated selection continued on from his coaching picks, where four of his five assistant coaches and much of his backroom staff hailed directly from the IRFU's employ.
Joe Brolly Says Only One Side To Blame In Armagh-Donegal Melee

2 days ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

Not one to stray too far from the controversies of GAA, Derry legend and former RTÉ pundit Joe Brolly has said he will represent the Armagh subs bench who became involved in a fierce tussle during last weekend's Ulster final. The on-field brawl, now well reported and shared, occurred after Donegal defeated Armagh by a single point, 2-23 to 0-28 after extra-time to claim the Anglo-Celt Cup.
Why Fixture Congestion Could Lead To Lions Call-Up For Ireland Star

2 days ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

So far, 15 Irish players are in the mix to earn Lions caps in Australia this summer after being named in Andy Farrell's Lions squad, however, a major calendar clash could yet see more Irishmen earn caps before the summer is out. Farrell named his 38-man Lions squad to tour Australia last Thursday, with 15 Irish players getting the nod, alongside 13 English stars, including captain Maro Itoje, eight Scots and 2 Welshmen.
Leinster Prop Claims He Marked Kobbie Mainoo Out Of A Youth Game

2 days ago | balls.ie | Eoin Harrington

Leinster prop Niall Smyth is one of the province's most highly-rated up-and-comers. Described as the "next Tadhg Furlong," Smyth looks set to contend for first-team opportunities with Leinster next season, having frustratingly spent much of this campaign on the sidelines. The 19-year-old grew up in New York and was a latecomer to rugby, despite his father's encouragement for him to try the sport as a kid. Smyth's love of football was a major reason for that.
Rory McIlroy Made Amazing Gesture To Man Who Played Role In Masters Win

2 days ago | balls.ie | Eoin Harrington

Rory McIlroy's triumph at the Masters was one of the most memorable in recent sporting memory, on a day filled with emotion at Augusta. The Holywood native finally secured the Career Grand Slam after a decade of trying and coming up short, in a dramatic playoff against England's Justin Rose. McIlroy was in tears as he lifted his daughter Poppy in the air in celebration, and Poppy had been with him throughout his round through a lovely message on his marker.
Report: Ronan O'Gara Bidding To Sign Former Ireland U20s Hotshot

2 days ago | balls.ie | Joshua Bell Curran

According to reports, Ronan O'Gara is set to try to lure former Ireland U20s star and up-and-coming Connacht prospect Matthew Devine to La Rochelle this summer. After a lacklustre season in both the Top 14 and Champions Cup, O'Gara has set off on an aggressive recruitment campaign that has already seen the Corkonian attract Nolann Le Garrec as well as reportedly enter talks with Italian superstar Menoncello.