I am only thirteen rounds late, but the best League in the world warrants another thread for the current season. One highlight of this season so far has been the amazing results for Shelbourne who currently stand top of the table. At this stage, anything less than a third place finish for Shels would be an unsuccessful season. Shels also have European Conference League qualification to look forward to. Shamrock Rovers are in second place and have risen up the table following a very... Read more ..read more

Looks like the World cup Hangover has continued. Connaught destroyed. Connacht 5-41 Bordeaux Begles Ulster make it 3 losses in a row. Bath 37-14 Ulster Munster draw at home in a match where a fan decided to get involved in a fight. Munster 17 Bayonne 17 The Leinster win was good but against a La Rochelle team that isn't doing well this season. La Rochelle 9 Leinster 16... Read more ..read more

Faroe Islands 2 Lithuania 1 Well done Brian Kerr. Please come back and make Keane and Co. play proper football. We'll even get them to promise to sit still and watch analysis videos ..read more

Having enjoyed India coming back from a Test down to win the current series 3-1 with a Test to play, and the general humbling of Bazball bragging, I've been enjoying Ireland bowling Afghanistan for 155 on the first day of the one-off Test at the Tolerance Oval in Abu Dhabi today, with Mark Adair getting a well-deserved five-for. We've just started our 1st innings, and there's a live stream here: Enjoy ..read more

The fixtures are out and 16th February is kick off day https://d33kuhj6eu7i5b.cloudfront.n..._Airtricity_Mens_Premier_Division_-_FINAL.pdf. The IT has a piece on the grounds and the need to upgrade them. This should be a priority for the FAI and the government as the League has jumped in popularity. Grounds for concern: League of Ireland stadiums hampering development of domestic game Recent years have seen a rise in the League of Ireland's popularity with attendances dramatically up but stadium facilities remain inadequate and in need of serious investment www.irishtimes.com ..read more

Novak Djokovic's achievements on the Tennis court are to be admired as he has had to win tournaments competing in an era against the 2 other greatest tennis players in history. Namely Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal who were already established before Djokovic came to the fore. Tennis has been blessed to have had 3 proper superstars each with different skills and attributes competing in the same era. What makes Djokovic so interesting is that he isn't afraid to tell the world that he is... Read more ..read more

These tournaments have just started. The African championship is based in Côte d'Ivoire. Morocco defeated Mali in the 2020 final. Fixtures and results for 2024 are available at: AFCON Matches The Asian championship is based in Qatar. Australia beat South Korea in the previous tournament final. Fixtures and results are available at: AFC Asian Cup Fixtures 2023 Iran are leading Palestine 2-0 early in the first half in Group C. Iran beating Israel 2-1 to win the 1968 final... Read more ..read more

The difference between Leinster and Leicester: three letters and maybe a bit more ..read more

Anyone watching this on Sky. The new sport of kings. Have to admit only take an interest myself when it gets to the later stages. But it can be great entertainment all the same. Good potential match up first this evening with Adrian Lewis taking on Barny, would fancy Lewis to come through it but you never know with Barney if he gets in the mood ..read more

Looks like the World cup Hangover has continued. Connaught destroyed. Connacht 5-41 Bordeaux Begles Ulster make it 3 losses in a row. Bath 37-14 Ulster Munster draw at home in a match where a fan decided to get involved in a fight. Munster 17 Bayonne 17 The Leinster win was good but against a La Rochelle team that isn't doing well this season. La Rochelle 9 Leinster 16... Read more ..read more