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Full coverage: Sports

The prodigal All Blacks sons of Tonga return to throw down the akau-tá to Ireland

Recent rule changes have allowed Pacific Island players return to their home nations after test match time with other countries. It would be foolish to underestimate them. The Currency's Rugby World Cup coverage is in association with Interpath Advisory.

Brett Igoe
16th Sep, 2023 - 7 min read

The FAI has jettisoned one of its most successful managers. How did it come to this?

We know what Vera Pauw has done. What’s been forgotten – because of the growth in profile, professionalism, standards – is the environment she was coming into, having to be encouraged and cajoled to join, eventually not wanting to leave.

Louise Lawless
2nd Sep, 2023 - 5 min read

More flexibility, less distraction: The conditions for Vera Pauw to stay

The Irish women's football team’s coach deserves credit for bringing them all the way to the World Cup, but her disproportionate focus on defence and noisy reactions to ongoing US investigations need to change if the FAI is to keep her in the job. Analysis by Louise Lawless in Australia.

Louise Lawless
5th Aug, 2023 - 6 min read

As Mbappé ponders the Saudi millions, players must now find their voice against the corruption of world football

Saudi Arabia has stunned the football world with an offer of £259 million for French giant Kylian Mbappé. It came just 24 hours after the death of Trevor Francis, the first player to earn a £1 million transfer fee. Professional football is now chasing the money as never before, even if it leads to some dark places.

Fintan Drury
31st Jul, 2023 - 7 min read

They deserved more: Ireland’s first Women’s World Cup is a foundation to dream bigger

Despite the disappointing score, Irish players and supporters alike stand out in the tournament’s composite atmosphere. Louise Lawless reports from Australia.

Louise Lawless
29th Jul, 2023 - 7 min read

Dublin’s muscle memory challenges Kerry’s legacy building

Kerry are a team with the potential to win multiple All-Irelands but they face the real Dublin in this Sunday’s final.

Paul Flynn
29th Jul, 2023 - 6 min read

What has happened to the CEO of the RDS? 

The society dates back over 300 years but it is unclear who now leads it. Why did this happen when all seemed to be going so well? And why won’t anyone comment?

Tom Lyons
21st Jul, 2023 - 5 min read

Dark clouds over The Curragh as racing administrators grapple with a mysterious “matter of grave concern”

Two successive Oireachtas committees have been left in the dark after hearing that the CFO of the IHRB is on a period of voluntary leave without prejudice to his position. The world of racing remains tight-lipped.

Johnny Ward
20th Jul, 2023 - 8 min read

Will anyone speak up for GAAGO?

With revenue of €4 million, the central charge against RTÉ in the case of GAAGO is that it is asking licence fee payers to pay twice, once through the fee and another if they take a subscription.

Dion Fanning
17th Jul, 2023 - 4 min read

Paul Flynn: The Gaelic football summer demonstrates the value in show don’t tell

There is no sport that can compare to football when it has the excitement showcased last weekend. What has happened this year will shape how the competition unfolds next season.

Paul Flynn
24th Jun, 2023 - 4 min read
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