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Full coverage: Sports

Brett Igoe: When 91 people go to Australia (and play a bit of rugby)

Behind the British & Irish Lions’ tour of Australia lies a high-performance machine of staff, science, strategy, and sleepless nights. The Currency’s coverage of the British & Irish Lions is supported by Bespoke Estate Agents.

Brett Igoe
1st Aug, 2025 - 6 min read

Truce in Liffey Swim battle as sea swimming group settles case against Swim Ireland

Years-long tensions came to a head when Leinster Open Sea sought a High Court injunction earlier this month to stop Swim Ireland from running a separate race. At midnight, the parties informed the court they’d settled.

Alice Chambers
22nd Jul, 2025 - 2 min read

Blood, sweat, and side hustles: The Irish fighters in Dubai 

From Dublin to Dubai – part 3: The Emirates have become a global centre for boxing and MMA, attracting Irish competitors in search of a career in the limelight. But many struggle to make a living in an industry associated with alleged criminal activity.

Hannah McCarthy
16th Jul, 2025 - 12 min read

As Lions tour begins, Tixserve is preparing its own kick-off with Australian ticketing deal

The digital ticketing firm, headed up by Pat Kirby, has inked a deal with Rugby Australia to handle up to 200,000 tickets for Lions matches down under.

Jonathan Keane
23rd Jun, 2025 - 4 min read

Leinster at Croke Park: Performers or pretenders?

Leinster return to Croke Park with more than a title on the line. After weeks of criticism and tactical soul-searching, only one thing matters now: perform, or prepare for the fallout.

Brett Igoe
14th Jun, 2025 - 5 min read

Beyond the final whistle: Niall Woods and Marty Moore on navigating life after pro sport

The transition away from professional sports is rarely smooth. Former rugby players Niall Woods and Marty Moore share their experiences of injury, financial uncertainty, and identity shifts — and how athletes can prepare for what comes next.

Ian Kehoe
24th Apr, 2025 - 6 min read

Rugby’s off-field drama: the sporting soap opera that’s too wild for Netflix

From the collapse of another major club to Leinster’s signing of one of the world’s greatest players, it’s the off-pitch action that’s been making rugby’s latest big hits.

Brett Igoe
19th Apr, 2025 - 7 min read

Dreams, obsession, and imagination: Inside Rory McIlroy’s overactive mind

The façade of a champion shutting themselves off from the world doesn’t apply to the Masters’ winner. Like other greats in sporting history, victory came to him when he played on emotion.

Dion Fanning
19th Apr, 2025 - 5 min read

The dealmaker: Ciaran Medlar on Shamrock Rovers, the FAI and working with Rory McIlroy

For over three decades, Ciaran Medlar has shaped the financial and strategic landscape of Irish sports, from guiding elite athletes to chairing Shamrock Rovers. As he takes on a bigger role with Rory McIlroy, his influence continues to grow.

Ian Kehoe
3rd Apr, 2025 - 9 min read

The need for speed: The missing ingredient in Irish rugby

Was Ireland's defeat to France a one-off collapse or a sign of deeper flaws — speed, defence, and attacking precision — that must be urgently addressed? And how many answers will today's match against Italy provide?

Brett Igoe
15th Mar, 2025 - 6 min read
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