https://www.irishexaminer.com/IrishExaminer.comSat, 18 Apr 2026 00:12:37 +0100Examiner GroupIreland's premier breaking news website providing up to the minute news and sports reports. With e-mail news releases following breaking stories throughout the day.https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829554.htmlMichael Carrick refuses to rule out Man Utd return for Marcus Rashford2026-04-17T22:30:00+01:002026-04-17T22:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Meanwhile Liam Rosenior insisted Cole Palmer is fully fit for Chelsea’s run-in as they fight to resurrect their dwindling Champions League prospects.Meanwhile Liam Rosenior insisted Cole Palmer is fully fit for Chelsea’s run-in as they fight to resurrect their dwindling Champions League prospects.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829635.htmlCoventry City end 25-year wait to secure promotion to Premier League2026-04-17T22:27:00+01:002026-04-17T22:27:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Frank Lampard’s side only needed a point from Friday’s match at Ewood Park to seal promotion and they got it.Frank Lampard’s side only needed a point from Friday’s match at Ewood Park to seal promotion and they got it.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829632.htmlCobh Ramblers continue unbeaten run with Longford Town stalemate2026-04-17T22:13:00+01:002026-04-17T22:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Clear-cut chances were a rarity as the home side increased their unbeaten run in the league to four gamesClear-cut chances were a rarity as the home side increased their unbeaten run in the league to four gamesExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829623.htmlGraham Burke's brace ensures leaders Shamrock Rovers edge Bohemians in Dublin derby2026-04-17T22:09:00+01:002026-04-17T22:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Stephen Bradley’s champions are now undefeated in nine games since losing to their arch-rivals in February.Stephen Bradley’s champions are now undefeated in nine games since losing to their arch-rivals in February.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829629.htmlRyan Kelliher secures point for Kerry against Treaty2026-04-17T22:05:00+01:002026-04-17T22:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Kerry remain second from bottom of the First Division, one point ahead of Treaty UnitedKerry remain second from bottom of the First Division, one point ahead of Treaty UnitedExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829620.htmlDerry City end winless run to inflict more pain on struggling Shelbourne2026-04-17T22:01:00+01:002026-04-17T22:01:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Five goal thrillers and late winners have been staples on the Tolka Park menu this seasonFive goal thrillers and late winners have been staples on the Tolka Park menu this seasonExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829614.htmlDeclan McDaid's late double against Galway United moves Dundalk up to third2026-04-17T21:55:00+01:002026-04-17T21:55:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ciarán Kilduff’s side largely dominated proceedings at Oriel Park but were struggling to find the breakthrough until the Scot came off the bench to score twice.Ciarán Kilduff’s side largely dominated proceedings at Oriel Park but were struggling to find the breakthrough until the Scot came off the bench to score twice.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41829617.htmlImpressive Leinster withstand late Ulster rally for bonus-point win2026-04-17T21:53:00+01:002026-04-17T21:53:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Leinster led 15-0 at half-time, and were 29-0 up in the second half, but Ulster fought back to put some respectability on the scoreboardLeinster led 15-0 at half-time, and were 29-0 up in the second half, but Ulster fought back to put some respectability on the scoreboardExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829599.htmlKian Leavy's brace sees St Pats return to winning ways at Drogheda United2026-04-17T21:47:00+01:002026-04-17T21:47:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Pats arrived in Drogheda seeking to rediscover their form and an out-of-form United provided the perfect opposition.Pats arrived in Drogheda seeking to rediscover their form and an out-of-form United provided the perfect opposition.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829602.htmlMpongo double keeps Cork City flying 2026-04-17T21:13:00+01:002026-04-17T21:13:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork City extended their unbeaten run to 10 league games and moved eight points clear at the top of the First DivisionCork City extended their unbeaten run to 10 league games and moved eight points clear at the top of the First DivisionExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41829572.htmlChristy O'Connor: How can Tipperary break the damning pattern of history?2026-04-17T21:00:00+01:002026-04-17T21:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Since Tipp last won successive All-Irelands in 1964-’65, they’ve never got to grips with that task of retaining the Liam MacCarthy.Since Tipp last won successive All-Irelands in 1964-’65, they’ve never got to grips with that task of retaining the Liam MacCarthy.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829569.html'I didn’t like who I was becoming' - Damien Duff opens up on leaving Shels and potential LOI return2026-04-17T20:41:00+01:002026-04-17T20:41:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Duff made his Virgin Media debut as a pundit for the Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium on Friday.Duff made his Virgin Media debut as a pundit for the Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians at Tallaght Stadium on Friday.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829563.htmlEnda McGinley: Goalkeepers still shape Gaelic football's biggest moments2026-04-17T20:24:00+01:002026-04-17T20:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Everything was set and stable until Cluxton came along. Then football's new rules upped the ante further to the point that football's netminders are so much more than that nowadays. Looking after No 1 has taken on a total new meaningEverything was set and stable until Cluxton came along. Then football's new rules upped the ante further to the point that football's netminders are so much more than that nowadays. Looking after No 1 has taken on a total new meaningExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829575.htmlTipp finish strongly to down Cork in Munster MHC2026-04-17T20:22:00+01:002026-04-17T20:22:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Tipperary scored the last five points of the game to put a strong Premier County gloss on the scoreboardTipperary scored the last five points of the game to put a strong Premier County gloss on the scoreboardExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41828831.htmlRonan O'Gara: Things have deteriorated... Frankly, I don’t remember Munster as low2026-04-17T19:00:00+01:002026-04-17T19:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Frankly, I don’t remember Munster as low. The notion they ‘aren’t far away’ comes off as a little fanciful now.Frankly, I don’t remember Munster as low. The notion they ‘aren’t far away’ comes off as a little fanciful now.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829413.html'It's great to see fresh energy' - Conor Whelan backs Galway's latest debutants to shine2026-04-17T18:09:00+01:002026-04-17T18:09:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Micheál Donoghue’s team for the Leinster opener against Kilkenny contains four championship debutantsMicheál Donoghue’s team for the Leinster opener against Kilkenny contains four championship debutantsExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829443.html'We prepare every game to win' - Mikel Arteta says Arsenal will try to beat Manchester City2026-04-17T16:49:00+01:002026-04-17T16:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Arteta confirmed on Friday that he will continue to be without Bukyao Saka as he battles an Achilles injury.Arteta confirmed on Friday that he will continue to be without Bukyao Saka as he battles an Achilles injury.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829437.htmlRoberto De Zerbi: If Spurs win, I am ready to pay every week for one dinner2026-04-17T16:42:00+01:002026-04-17T16:42:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Spurs spent the last week in the relegation zone and De Zerbi took his 18th-placed squad out for a meal in Mayfair ahead of Saturday’s visit to Brighton.Spurs spent the last week in the relegation zone and De Zerbi took his 18th-placed squad out for a meal in Mayfair ahead of Saturday’s visit to Brighton.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829428.html'I didn’t realise you could get pension at 35': Connacht GAA chiefs wise to 'pensioner' try-on2026-04-17T16:39:00+01:002026-04-17T16:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/'We ask for ID but what happens is they build up a queue and we just have to let them in. We have never stopped a legitimate pensioner coming in. We let a lot of pensioners in for nothing' 'We ask for ID but what happens is they build up a queue and we just have to let them in. We have never stopped a legitimate pensioner coming in. We let a lot of pensioners in for nothing' Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829431.htmlPep Guardiola: If Man City lose to Arsenal then title race will be over2026-04-17T16:38:00+01:002026-04-17T16:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Arsenal’s nine-point lead was cut to six after their shock defeat at home to Bournemouth was followed by City emphatically winning at Chelsea last weekend.Arsenal’s nine-point lead was cut to six after their shock defeat at home to Bournemouth was followed by City emphatically winning at Chelsea last weekend.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829065.htmlMoving league final for Ryder Cup must be discussed through 'correct channels' insist GPA2026-04-17T16:34:00+01:002026-04-17T16:34:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The players' association has not shot down the idea of the game taking place five months later than its usual April date.The players' association has not shot down the idea of the game taking place five months later than its usual April date.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41829416.htmlClayton McMillan: 'This week has been as good as any in terms of preparation'2026-04-17T16:11:00+01:002026-04-17T16:11:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/f Munster allow the outside noise that has accompanied them across the latter half of this week to infiltrate their very specific task at Stadio Monigo, the pressure will ramp up considerably. f Munster allow the outside noise that has accompanied them across the latter half of this week to infiltrate their very specific task at Stadio Monigo, the pressure will ramp up considerably. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829242.htmlSeán Kelly: Time to spread the love and move Liam MacCarthy around2026-04-17T15:06:00+01:002026-04-17T15:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Surely the onus is on us to have as many teams competing at the top as possible?Surely the onus is on us to have as many teams competing at the top as possible?Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829275.htmlIreland can't switch off against world-class Pajor, says Katie McCabe 2026-04-17T13:36:00+01:002026-04-17T13:36:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Poland will seek to bounce back from last week's defeat to the Girls in Green.Poland will seek to bounce back from last week's defeat to the Girls in Green.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41829263.htmlLancaster wants something from South Africa to take into Munster crunch2026-04-17T13:24:00+01:002026-04-17T13:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Connacht take on the Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday and face the Lions in Johannesburg next weekendConnacht take on the Stormers in Cape Town this Saturday and face the Lions in Johannesburg next weekendExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41829233.htmlSport Ireland await key adult safeguarding report 2026-04-17T13:00:00+01:002026-04-17T13:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/A review comes after recent allegatoions of misconduct.A review comes after recent allegatoions of misconduct.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829092.htmlInverted attacks to double gaps: the new championship jargon you need to know2026-04-17T11:23:00+01:002026-04-17T11:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Take shelter from jargon under Gaelic football’s umbrella.Take shelter from jargon under Gaelic football’s umbrella.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41829107.htmlMasters pain proved too much for Shane Lowry to celebrate with victorious Rory McIlroy2026-04-17T10:57:00+01:002026-04-17T10:57:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lowry was there to congratulate McIlroy on the win directly post-round, but his missed opportunity hurt a little too much for him to repeat the celebrations of last year. Lowry was there to congratulate McIlroy on the win directly post-round, but his missed opportunity hurt a little too much for him to repeat the celebrations of last year. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41829116.htmlHugo Ekitike will return stronger after ‘devastating’ injury: Arne Slot2026-04-17T10:26:00+01:002026-04-17T10:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Liverpool striker will miss the rest of this season and the World Cup with France.The Liverpool striker will miss the rest of this season and the World Cup with France.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828939.htmlTeam news: TJ in for Cats, McCarthy on Tipp bench, Kelly starts for Clare, Walsh gets Cork nod2026-04-17T10:26:00+01:002026-04-17T10:26:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The teams are coming in for this weekend's hurling championship throw-inThe teams are coming in for this weekend's hurling championship throw-inExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828306.htmlDerek McGrath: Protect hurling's handpass - every free given for 'a throw' last season was wrong2026-04-17T09:20:00+01:002026-04-17T09:20:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The imbalanced, ill-informed presentation of the handpass debate is unfair on players' athleticism, mentality and skillsets.The imbalanced, ill-informed presentation of the handpass debate is unfair on players' athleticism, mentality and skillsets.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/othersport/arid-41828462.htmlMotorsport: Michael Keohane has changed up driving style after two-decade absence2026-04-17T07:48:00+01:002026-04-17T07:48:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Ballygurteen native - an Irish Karting Champion in 1996 - moved through various disciplines in single seater racing and now, 22 years after his last race, is back on track.The Ballygurteen native - an Irish Karting Champion in 1996 - moved through various disciplines in single seater racing and now, 22 years after his last race, is back on track.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828768.htmlLee Chin scratches his head at Wexford's near-misses2026-04-17T07:24:00+01:002026-04-17T07:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lee Chin has acknowledged that Wexford are all too often a nearly teamLee Chin has acknowledged that Wexford are all too often a nearly teamExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828504.htmlOisín McConville: Dubs could score anything but will give Wicklow a chance too2026-04-17T07:24:00+01:002026-04-17T07:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Armagh great has also dared his players to dream of a Championship upset, noting that Dublin aren't as strong as they once were.The Armagh great has also dared his players to dream of a Championship upset, noting that Dublin aren't as strong as they once were.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41828651.html'Sea change' in how Irish women's rugby team handle toughest Six Nations tests2026-04-17T07:10:00+01:002026-04-17T07:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/After impressing in Twickenham cauldron, Fiona Tuite is confident Ireland will give their fans plenty to cheer about in Galway on SaturdayAfter impressing in Twickenham cauldron, Fiona Tuite is confident Ireland will give their fans plenty to cheer about in Galway on SaturdayExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41828783.htmlPatrick Horgan: The art of the freetaker and why teams need them for success2026-04-17T07:00:00+01:002026-04-17T07:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The former Cork sharpshooter looks at the art of freetaking and talks about why having someone who’ll hit 90- to 95% of his frees is so essential The former Cork sharpshooter looks at the art of freetaking and talks about why having someone who’ll hit 90- to 95% of his frees is so essential Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828714.htmlIs Ronan Curran right? Do Cork need more help from their pundits?2026-04-17T07:00:00+01:002026-04-17T07:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/If Cork selector Ronan Curran’s request that the county’s own pundits give the team “a bit more help” sounded familiar, it’s because history is repeating itself.If Cork selector Ronan Curran’s request that the county’s own pundits give the team “a bit more help” sounded familiar, it’s because history is repeating itself.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828645.htmlPaddy Deegan on critics: 'Don't take criticism from people you wouldn't ask for advice from'2026-04-17T06:59:00+01:002026-04-17T06:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Criticism after the League loss against Galway rained down from a number of quarters Criticism after the League loss against Galway rained down from a number of quarters Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828717.htmlBen O'Connor: 'I love going up to Thurles. This is what we've been training for'2026-04-17T06:15:00+01:002026-04-17T06:15:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Cork boss Ben O'Connor is relishing the latest installment in a rivalry he more than once illuminated as a half-forward.Cork boss Ben O'Connor is relishing the latest installment in a rivalry he more than once illuminated as a half-forward.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828924.htmlMegan Connolly: We want to keep pushing for World Cup ticket2026-04-17T06:00:00+01:002026-04-17T06:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Girls in Green face Poland again this weekend. The Girls in Green face Poland again this weekend. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41828837.html 'Consistently inconsistent' Munster switching into 'finals mode' for league push, says McMillan2026-04-17T01:05:00+01:002026-04-17T01:05:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The southern province head to Italy this weekend.The southern province head to Italy this weekend.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828951.htmlForest beat Porto to set up Villa semi-final in Europa League 2026-04-16T22:21:00+01:002026-04-16T22:21:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The City Ground was rocking as the club booked a European last-four tie once more.The City Ground was rocking as the club booked a European last-four tie once more.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828945.htmlCrystal Palace secure last-four spot in Conference League despite Fiorentina loss2026-04-16T22:08:00+01:002026-04-16T22:08:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Eagles march on thanks to work in the first leg.The Eagles march on thanks to work in the first leg.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828942.htmlAston Villa power into Europa League semi-finals with thumping win over Bologna2026-04-16T21:59:00+01:002026-04-16T21:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Villa boss is an expert in this competition with four titles to his name and few would bet against him adding a fifth.The Villa boss is an expert in this competition with four titles to his name and few would bet against him adding a fifth.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828912.htmlAll to play for as late McCarthy free sees Déise U20s stun Clare 2026-04-16T21:23:00+01:002026-04-16T21:23:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Waterford are still very much in with a shout of reaching the provincial decider after the hard-fought win on the road. Waterford are still very much in with a shout of reaching the provincial decider after the hard-fought win on the road. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828897.htmlCork U20s pip Kerry to break losing streak2026-04-16T20:45:00+01:002026-04-16T20:45:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Both Thursday evening results mean all four counties can end up in the Munster decider.Both Thursday evening results mean all four counties can end up in the Munster decider.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828879.htmlCon O’Callaghan named in Dublin panel for Wicklow clash2026-04-16T20:24:00+01:002026-04-16T20:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Ciarán Kilkenny is not among the 26-man squad named by the county.Ciarán Kilkenny is not among the 26-man squad named by the county.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists/arid-41828441.htmlPaul Rouse: Treating war as a game is nothing new2026-04-16T20:00:00+01:002026-04-16T20:00:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/In the first week of the Iran war the White House posted a video which intercut missile strikes on targets in Iran with footage from the popular ‘Call of Duty’ video game.In the first week of the Iran war the White House posted a video which intercut missile strikes on targets in Iran with footage from the popular ‘Call of Duty’ video game.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/golf/arid-41828519.htmlArena with Maurice Brosnan: Rory McIlroy’s decade-long dance with Augusta, golf and Ireland2026-04-16T19:06:00+01:002026-04-16T19:06:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/This week, we look back on his remarkable triumph at Augusta National This week, we look back on his remarkable triumph at Augusta National Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828864.htmlDavid Seaman remembers ‘great friend’ Alex Manninger following his death aged 482026-04-16T18:52:00+01:002026-04-16T18:52:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Austrian died in a road accident near Salzburg on Thursday morning.The Austrian died in a road accident near Salzburg on Thursday morning.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828810.htmlCathal Barry gets the nod for Cork minors' trip to Tipp2026-04-16T18:24:00+01:002026-04-16T18:24:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The sides face off in Thurles on Friday evening. The sides face off in Thurles on Friday evening. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/racing/arid-41828819.htmlKennedy a different class on Student Day in Limerick2026-04-16T17:59:00+01:002026-04-16T17:59:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/He retains his lead over rival Darragh O’Keeffe.He retains his lead over rival Darragh O’Keeffe.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41829452.htmlMinute-by-minute live updates from Clare v Waterford in the Munster SHC2026-04-16T16:49:00+01:002026-04-16T16:49:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/We'll make sure you're across all the action in Ennis, throwing in at 2pm on Sunday.We'll make sure you're across all the action in Ennis, throwing in at 2pm on Sunday.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828615.htmlLeague of Ireland preview: Derry City head to Shels needing a win as Shamrock Rovers host Bohs2026-04-16T16:25:00+01:002026-04-16T16:25:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Lack of enthusiasm ahead of next Friday’s historic first ‘home’ game at Celtic Park GAA ground against Shamrock Rovers is telling about Derry's season so farLack of enthusiasm ahead of next Friday’s historic first ‘home’ game at Celtic Park GAA ground against Shamrock Rovers is telling about Derry's season so farExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41828669.htmlClayton McMillan defends new Munster hire Roger Randle after allegations resurface2026-04-16T16:12:00+01:002026-04-16T16:12:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The decision to hire Randle has been met with disagreement within the Munster rugby community due to a 1997 allegation in Durban.The decision to hire Randle has been met with disagreement within the Munster rugby community due to a 1997 allegation in Durban.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41828807.htmlMunster players not distracted despite Randle appointment controversy, says McMillan2026-04-16T15:38:00+01:002026-04-16T15:38:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The Chiefs assistant will replace the Bath-bound Mike Prendergast this summer.The Chiefs assistant will replace the Bath-bound Mike Prendergast this summer.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/rugby/arid-41828609.htmlMunster ring changes for crucial URC trip to Benetton2026-04-16T15:30:00+01:002026-04-16T15:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Only seven starters remain for Saturday's clash Treviso’s Stadio Monigo following the Challenge Cup exit to ExeterOnly seven starters remain for Saturday's clash Treviso’s Stadio Monigo following the Challenge Cup exit to ExeterExaminer Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828552.htmlFormer Arsenal goalkeeper Alex Manninger killed in road accident, aged 482026-04-16T14:39:00+01:002026-04-16T14:39:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/Red Bull Salzburg announced the shock news.Red Bull Salzburg announced the shock news.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41828582.htmlMegan Connolly expecting Poland to 'play on front foot' in Dublin2026-04-16T14:30:00+01:002026-04-16T14:30:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The sides meet again this weekend. The sides meet again this weekend. Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/gaa/arid-41828537.htmlHurling expert advisory group to begin review of the game on Sunday in Thurles2026-04-16T14:10:00+01:002026-04-16T14:10:00+01:00Irishexaminer.comdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/The group will make recommendations based on data, including the possibility of rule changes for hurling.The group will make recommendations based on data, including the possibility of rule changes for hurling.Examiner Groupdigitaldesk@irishexaminer.comhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/