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We have the list of live GAA matches that will be broadcast live on Online, GAAGO, Clubber, Sky Sports & RTE, here are the fixtures Hurling and Gaelic Football league and championships.

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Saturday 13 December

  • Ulster club SFC final

    6.15pm

    Scotstown (Monaghan) v Kilcoo (Down)

    Box-It Athletic Grounds

  • Ladies All-Ireland club SFC final

    4pm

    Kilkerrin-Clonberne (Galway) v St. Ergnat’s (Antrim)

    Croke Park

  • Ladies All-Ireland club IFC final

    2pm

    Caltra Cuans (Galway) v Knockbride (Cavan)

    Croke Park

  • Camogie All-Ireland club Junior final

    2pm

    Brídíní Óga (Antrim) v St Dominic’s (Roscommon)

    Donaghmore Ashbourne

  • Camogie All-Ireland club Junior B final

    12:45pm

    Éire Óg, Carrickmore (Tyrone) v St Kevin’s (Louth)

    NGDC Abbottstown

Sunday 14 December

  • Leinster club IFC final

    1.30pm

    Sallins (Kildare) v Tubberclair (Westmeath)

    Cedral St Conleth’s Park

  • Leinster club JFC final

    1.30pm

    Fighting Cocks (Carlow) v Grangenovlin (Kildare)

    SETU Carlow Campus

  • Camogie All-Ireland club Senior final

    4.15pm

    Athenry (Galway) v St Finbarr’s (Cork)

    Croke Park

  • Camogie All-Ireland club Intermediate final

    2pm

    Ballincollig (Cork) v Camross (Laois)

    Croke Park

  • Ladies All-Ireland club JFC final

    2pm

    Cromane (Kerry) v Muckalee (Kilkenny)

    Parnell Park

Saturday 20 December

  • All-Ireland club JHC semi-final

    1pm

    Kilbrittain (Cork) v Davidstown Courtnacuddy (Wexford)

    Clonmel Commercials

  • All-Ireland club JHC semi-final

    1pm

    Burt (Donegal) v Easkey (Sligo)

    Ballyshannon

Sunday 21 December

  • All-Ireland club SHC semi-final

    1.30pm

    Loughrea (Galway) v Slaughtneil (Derry)

    Parnell Park

  • All-Ireland club SHC semi-final

    3.30pm

    Ballygunner (Waterford) v St Martin’s (Wexford)

    Semple Stadium

  • All-Ireland club IHC semi-final

    2pm

    Éire Óg An Charraig Mhór (Tyrone) v Tooreen (Mayo)

    Kingspan Breffni Park

  • All-Ireland club IHC semi-final

    2pm

    Upperchurch-Drombane (Tipperary) v Danesfort (Kilkenny)

    Laois Hire O’Moore Park

Friday 2 January

Dr McKenna Cup
Armagh v Tyrone (BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 19:00

McGrath Cup
Waterford v Clare, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm
Limerick v Tipperary, Mick Neville Park Rathkeale, 7pm
Saturday 3 January

All-Ireland club SFC semi-finals
St Brigid’s (Roscommon) v Scotstown (Monaghan) OR Kilcoo (Down), TBC, TBC
Ballyboden St Enda’s (Dublin) v Daingean Uí Chúis (Kerry), TBC, TBC

Dr McKenna Cup
Cavan v Monaghan, Kingspan Breffni, 18:00

Munster Hurling League
Tipperary v Waterford, Clonmel Sportsfield, 2pm
Clare v Limerick, Tulla, 2pm

O’Byrne Cup
Laois v Dublin, TBC, TBC
Wexford v Kildare, TBC, TBC
Carlow v Offaly, TBC, TBC
Wicklow v Meath, TBC, TBC
Longford v Westmeath, TBC, TBC

Sunday 4 January

Dr McKenna Cup
Donegal v Derry, Letterkenny 13:30

Connacht FBD FL
Sligo v Mayo, TBC, TBC
Galway v London, TBC, TBC
Roscommon v Leitrim, TBC, TBC

Walsh Cup
Kildare v Galway, TBC, TBC
Offaly v Antrim, TBC, TBC
Westmeath v Kilkenny, TBC, TBC
Laois v Wexford, TBC, TBC
Carlow v Dublin, TBC, TBC

 

Tuesday 6 January

McGrath Cup
Clare v Kerry, Clarecastle, 7pm
Tipperary v Cork, Templetuohy, 7pm
Wednesday 7 January

Dr McKenna Cup
Down v Armagh, Páirc Esler, 7.30pm
Fermanagh v Cavan, Tempo, 7.30pm
Derry v Antrim, Owenbeg, 7.30pm

Munster Hurling League
Waterford v Kerry, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field Dungarvan, 7pm
Limerick v Cork, Limerick venue, 7:35pm

O’Byrne Cup quarter-finals
Carlow or Offaly v Wicklow or /Meath, TBC, TBC
Longford or Westmeath v Louth, TBC, TBC

 

Thursday 8 January

Walsh Cup quarter-final
Laois or Wexford v Carlow or Dublin, TBC, TBC

Saturday 10 January

Connacht FBD FL
Leitrim v Galway, TBC, TBC
London v Sligom, TBC, TBC
Mayo v Roscommon, TBC, TBC

O’Byrne Cup semi-finals
Wexford or Kildare v Laois or Dublin, TBC, TBC
Carlow or Offaly or Wicklow or Meath v Longford or Westmeath or Louth, TBC, TBC

 

Sunday 11 January

Dr McKenna Cup
Tyrone v Down, Tyrone venue, 1.30pm
Monaghan v Fermanagh, Castleblayney, 1.30pm
Antrim v Donegal, Cargin, 1.30pm

Munster Hurling League
Kerry v Tipperary, Austin Stack Park Tralee, 2pm

McGrath Cup
Kerry v Waterford, Dr Crokes Killarney, 2pm
Cork v Limerick, Páirc Uí Rinn, 2pm

Walsh Cup semi-finals
Laois or Wexford or Carlow or Dublin v Westmeath or Kilkenny, TBC, TBC
Kildare or Galway v Offaly or Antrim, TBC, TBC

Monday 12 January

Munster Hurling League
Cork v Clare, Mallow, 7pm

Wednesday 14 January

Dr McKenna Cup semi-finals

Friday 16 January

O’Byrne Cup final
Saturday 17 January

Dr McKenna Cup final

Munster HL final

McGrath Cup final

Connacht FBD FL final

 

Sunday 18 January

Walsh Cup final

Saturday 24 January

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Páirc an Chrócaigh 17:00 Áth Cliath v Dún na nGall

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Páirc an Chrócaigh 15:00 An Mhí v Doire
O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh 18:00 Tír Eoghain v Cill Dara

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Páirc Esler, Newry 18:00 An Dún v An Clár
Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 18:00 Laois v Luimneach

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 16:00 Port Láirge v An Longfort

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 19:00 Tiobraid Árann v Gaillimh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 14:30 Ceatharlach v An Dún
Chadwicks Wexford Park, Wexford 16:00 Loch Garman v Aontroim

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
St. Loman’s Park, Trim 12:30 An Mhí v Londain
Celtic Park, Derry 13:00 Doire v Ciarraí

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh 14:00 Ard Mhacha v Lú

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan 13:00 An Cabhán v Warwickshire
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 14:00 Liatroim v An Longfort
Grattan Park, Inniskeen 14:00 Muineachán v Sligeach

Sunday 25 January

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Pearse Stadium, Salthill 13:45 Gaillimh v Maigh Eo
Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney 14:00 Ciarraí v Ros Comáin
St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones 14:00 Muineachán v Ard Mhacha

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork 13:30 Corcaigh v An Cabhán
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore 14:00 Uíbh Fhailí v Lú

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 13:00 Fear Manach v Loch Garman
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar 14:00 An Iarmhí v Sligeach

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Erins Own, Cargin (Toomebridge) 14:00 Aontroim v Ceatharlach
McGovern Park, Ruislip 14:00 Londain v Tiobraid Árann
Echelon Park, Aughrim 14:00 Cill Mhantáin v Liatroim

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 14:00 Cill Chainnigh v Uíbh Fhailí
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 15:45 Corcaigh v Port Láirge Cork

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 14:00 An Clár v Áth Cliath Ennis

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 13:00 Maigh Eo v Laois Castlebar

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 14:00 Ros Comáin v Cill Mhantáin Roscommon
O’Neills Healy Park, 14:00 Tír Eoghain v Dún na nGall Omagh

Saturday 31 January

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh 17:00 Ard Mhacha v Gaillimh

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 18:00 Cill Dara v Uíbh Fhailí Newbridge
Celtic Park, Derry 18:00 Doire v Tír Eoghain

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale 14:00 Luimneach v An Dún
Chadwicks Wexford Park, 18:00 Loch Garman v Laois Wexford

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 18:00 Ceatharlach v Cill Mhantáin

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Pearse Stadium, Salthill 19:00 Gaillimh v Corcaigh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Parnell Park, Dublin 19:30 Áth Cliath v Cill Dara

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny 14:00 Dún na nGall v Fear Manach
Protection & Prosperity Louth 14:00 Lú v Tír Eoghain

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 14:00 Liatroim v Sligeach MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 14:00 An Longfort v An Cabhán Longford
GAA Centre of Excellence, 13:00 Lancashire v Muineachán Abbottstown, Dublin

Sunday 1 February

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon 13:30 Dún na nGall v Ciarraí
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 13:30 Maigh Eo v Áth Cliath Castlebar
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 14:00 Ros Comáin v Muineachán Roscommon

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
DEFY Pairc Mhuire, Ardee 13:30 Lú v Corcaigh
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan 15:45 An Cabhán v An Mhí

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 14:00 An Clár v An Iarmhí  Ennis
TBC 14:00 Sligeach v Fear Manach

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 13:00 Liatroim v Port Láirge MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 13:00 An Longfort v Londain Longford
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 14:00 Tiobraid Árann v Aontroim

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore 14:00 Uíbh Fhailí v Tiobraid Árann
Azzurri Walsh Park, Waterford 14:00 Port Láirge v Luimneach

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1
Pearse Park, Dunloy 13:00 Aontroim v An Clár
McKenna Park, Ballycran 14:00 An Dún v Loch Garman

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 13:00 Laois v Doire Portlaoise
McGovern Park, Ruislip 13:00 Londain v Maigh Eo
Austin Stack Park, Tralee 14:00 Ciarraí v An Iarmhí

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
Echelon Park, Aughrim 14:00 Cill Mhantáin v Ard Mhacha

Saturday 7 February

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 19:30 Corcaigh v Tiobraid Árann Cork

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Chadwicks Wexford Park, 17:15 Loch Garman v Ceatharlach Wexford

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
Austin Stack Park, Tralee 12:30 Ciarraí v Londain
Celtic Park, Derry 13:00 Doire v Maigh Eo

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh 14:30 Ard Mhacha v Ros Comáin

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
TBC 13:00 Sligeach v Lancashire
Grattan Park, Inniskeen 14:00 Muineachán v An Longfort

Sunday 8 February

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Azzurri Walsh Park, Waterford 13:45 Port Láirge v Uíbh Fhailí
TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 15:45 Luimneach v Cill Chainnigh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 13:30 An Clár v An Dún Ennis
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 14:00 Cill Dara v Aontroim Newbridge

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar 14:00 An Iarmhí v An Mhí

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 14:00 Fear Manach v Lú O
‘Neills Healy Park, Omagh 14:00 Tír Eoghain v Cill Mhantáin

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham 13:00 Warwickshire v Liatroim

Saturday 14 February

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Austin Stack Park, Tralee 17:00 Ciarraí v Gaillimh
Páirc an Chrócaigh 19:00 Áth Cliath v Muineachán

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Páirc an Chrócaigh 17:00 An Mhí v Lú
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 18:30 Cill Dara v Doire Newbridge

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Páirc Esler, Newry 18:00 An Dún v An Iarmhí
Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 18:00 Laois v Sligeach Portlaoise

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 18:00 Port Láirge v Cill Mhantáin

Sunday 15 February

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny 13:45 Dún na nGall v Maigh Eo
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 14:00 Ros Comáin v Ard Mhacha Roscommon

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Glenisk O’Connor Park, 14:00 Uíbh Fhailí v Corcaigh Tullamore
O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh 15:45 Tír Eoghain v An Cabhán

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 13:00 Fear Manach v An Clár
Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale 14:00 Luimneach v Loch Garman

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
McGovern Park, Ruislip 13:00 Londain v Liatroim
Erins Own, Cargin 14:00 Aontroim v An Longfort
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 14:00 Tiobraid Árann v Ceatharlach

Saturday 21 February

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Páirc an Chrócaigh 19:00 Áth Cliath v Ciarraí
Pearse Stadium, Salthill 19:00 Gaillimh v Ros Comáin

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Celtic Park, Derry 18:00 Doire v Uíbh Fhailí

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 18:00 Ceatharlach v Port Láirge

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 17:30 Tiobraid Árann v Luimneach

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Páirc an Chrócaigh 17:00 Áth Cliath v Loch Garman
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 18:30 Cill Dara v An Clár Newbridge

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 14:00 Laois v Ciarraí Portlaoise

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny 14:00 Dún na nGall v Ard Mhacha
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 14:00 Fear Manach v Tír Eoghain
Protection & Prosperity Louth 14:00 Lú v Ros Comáin

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan 13:00 An Cabhán v Lancashire
TBC 13:00 Sligeach v Warwickshire
Grattan Park, Inniskeen 14:00 Muineachán v Liatroim

Sunday 22 February

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones 13:45 Muineachán v Maigh Eo
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh 15:45 Ard Mhacha v Dún na nGall

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Páirc Uí Rinn 14:00 Corcaigh v An Mhí
DEFY Pairc Mhuire, Ardee 14:00 Lú v Tír Eoghain
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan 15:00 An Cabhán v Cill Dara

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar 13:00 An Iarmhí v Fear Manach
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 14:00 An Clár v Laois Ennis
TBC 14:00 Sligeach v Luimneach
Chadwicks Wexford Park, 14:00 Loch Garman v An Dún

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Echelon Park, Aughrim 13:00 Cill Mhantáin v Londain
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 14:00 Liatroim v Aontroim MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 14:00 An Longfort v Tiobraid Árann Longford

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 13:45 Cill Chainnigh v Port Láirge
St Brendan’s Park Birr 14:00 Uíbh Fhailí v Gaillimh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Pearse Park, Dunloy 13:00 Aontroim v Ceatharlach

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
McGovern Park, Ruislip 13:00 Londain v An Iarmhí
St. Loman’s Park, Trim 13:00 An Mhí v Doire

Saturday 28 February

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan 17:15 An Cabhán v Lú O’Neills
Healy Park, Omagh 18:00 Tír Eoghain v Uíbh Fhailí
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 19:00 Cill Dara v An Mhí Newbridge

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Páirc Esler, Newry 18:00 An Dún v Fear Manach
Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 18:00 Laois v An Iarmhí  Portlaoise
Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale 18:00 Luimneach v An Clár

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Roger Casements, Portglenone 17:00 Aontroim v Cill Mhantáin

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 18:00 Ceatharlach v An Clár

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
Celtic Park, Derry 13:00 Doire v Londain
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 14:00 Maigh Eo v An Mhí Castlebar

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 14:30 Ros Comáin v Tír Eoghain Roscommon

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
GAA Centre of Excellence, 13:00 Lancashire v An Longfort Abbottstown
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 14:00 Liatroim v An Cabhán MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon

Sunday 1 March

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Fitzgerald Stadium, Killarney 13:15 Ciarraí v Muineachán H
astings Insurance MacHale Park, 13:15 Maigh Eo v Ard Mhacha Castlebar
Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon 13:15 Dún na nGall v Gaillimh
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 14:00 Ros Comáin v Áth Cliath Roscommon

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Celtic Park, Derry 13:00 Doire v Corcaigh

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Chadwicks Wexford Park, Wexford 14:00 Loch Garman v Sligeach

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
McGovern Park, Ruislip 13:00 Londain v Port Láirge
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 14:00 An Longfort v Ceatharlach Longford
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 14:00 Tiobraid Árann v Liatroim

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Pearse Stadium, Salthill 14:00 Gaillimh v Port Láirge
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore 14:00 Uíbh Fhailí v Luimneach
UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny 15:15 Cill Chainnigh v Corcaigh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
McKenna Park, Ballycran 13:00 An Dún v Cill Dara
Pearse Park, Dunloy 14:00 Aontroim v Áth Cliath

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar 14:00 An Iarmhí v Laois

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
Protection & Prosperity Louth 14:00 Lú v Dún na nGall GAA Training Centre, Darver
Echelon Park, Aughrim 14:00 Cill Mhantáin v Fear Manach

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham 13:00 Warwickshire v Muineachán

Saturday 7 March

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Pearse Stadium, Salthill 17:15 Gaillimh v Cill Chainnigh
TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 19:00 Luimneach v Corcaigh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Parnell Park, Dublin 17:00 Áth Cliath v An Dún

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh 14:00 Tír Eoghain v Ard Mhacha

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 13:00 Liatroim v Lancashire MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon
TBC 14:30 Sligeach v An Cabhán

Sunday 8 March

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
Azzurri Walsh Park, Waterford 15:15 Port Láirge v Tiobraid Árann

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 13:15 An Clár v Loch Garman Ennis
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 14:00 Cill Dara v Ceatharlach Newbridge

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
Austin Stack Park, Tralee 14:00 Ciarraí v Maigh Eo
Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 14:00 Laois v An Mhí Portlaoise
TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar 14:00 An Iarmhí v Doire

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny 14:00 Dún na nGall v Cill Mhantáin
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 14:00 Fear Manach v Ros Comáin

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham 13:00 Warwickshire v An Longfort

Saturday 14 March

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
Austin Stack Park, Tralee 16:00 Ciarraí v Maigh Eo Páirc an Chrócaigh 19:00 Áth Cliath v Ard Mhacha

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 17:00 Corcaigh v Cill Dara Cork
Páirc an Chrócaigh 17:00 An Mhí v Tír Eoghain

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Brewster Park, Enniskillen 18:00 Fear Manach v Laois

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 18:00 Ceatharlach v Londain

Sunday 15 March

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 13:30 Ros Comáin v Dún na nGall Roscommon
Grattan Park, Inniskeen 15:45 Muineachán v Gaillimh

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
DEFY Pairc Mhuire, Ardee 13:30 Lú v Doire
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore 14:00 Uíbh Fhailí v An Cabhán

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 14:00 An Clár v Loch Garman Ennis
TBC 14:00 Sligeach v An Dún TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar 14:00 An Iarmhí v Luimneach

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 13:00 Port Láirge v Aontroim Dungarvan
Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán 14:00 Liatroim v An Longfort MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon
Echelon Park, Aughrim 14:00 Cill Mhantáin v Tiobraid Árann

Saturday 21 March

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1A
SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, Cork 19:00 Corcaigh v Uíbh Fhailí
TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick 19:00 Luimneach v Gaillimh
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 19:00 Tiobraid Árann v Cill Chainnigh

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 1B
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 17:00 Ceatharlach v Áth Cliath
Páirc Esler, Newry 17:00 An Dún v Aontroim
Chadwicks Wexford Park, Wexford 17:00 Loch Garman v Cill Dara

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 2
McGovern Park, Ruislip 13:00 Londain v Laois
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 13:00 Maigh Eo v An Iarmhí  Castlebar
St. Loman’s Park, Trim 13:00 An Mhí v Ciarraí

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 3
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh 14:00 Ard Mhacha v Fear Manach
King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 14:00 Ros Comáin v Dún na nGall Roscommon
Echelon Park, Aughrim 14:00 Cill Mhantáin v Lú

Allianz Hurling League Roinn 4
Kingspan Breffni, Cavan 14:00 An Cabhán v Muineachán
TBC 14:00 Lancashire v Warwickshire
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 14:00 An Longfort v Sligeach

Sunday 22 March

Allianz Football League Roinn 1
BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh 15:30 Ard Mhacha v Ciarraí
Pearse Stadium, Salthill 15:30 Gaillimh v Áth Cliath
Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 15:30 Maigh Eo v Ros Comáin Castlebar
St. Tiernach’s Park, Clones 15:30 Muineachán v Dún na nGall

Allianz Football League Roinn 2
Celtic Park, Derry 13:15 Doire v An Cabhán
Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 13:15 Cill Dara v Lú Newbridge
Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore 13:15 Uíbh Fhailí v An Mhí
O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh 13:15 Tír Eoghain v Corcaigh

Allianz Football League Roinn 3
Páirc Esler, Newry 14:00 An Dún v Laois
Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale 14:00 Luimneach v Fear Manach
TBC 14:00 Sligeach v An Clár
Chadwicks Wexford Park, Wexford 14:00 Loch Garman v An Iarmhí

Allianz Football League Roinn 4
Erins Own, Cargin (Toomebridge) 13:00 Aontroim v Londain
Netwatch Cullen Park, Carlow 13:00 Ceatharlach v Liatroim
Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 13:00 An Longfort v Cill Mhantáin Longford
FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles 13:00 Tiobraid Árann v Port Láirge

 

Saturday 28th -Sunday 29th March
NFL finals (Divisions 1, 2, 3 & 4); NHL finals (Divisions 2, 3 & 4)

 

April

Saturday 4th-Sunday 5th: NHL finals (Divisions 1A & 1B)

Saturday 11th-Sunday 12th: Start of provincial senior football championships

Saturday 18th-Sunday 19th: Leinster SHC (R1): Galway v Kilkenny, Kildare v Wexford, Offaly v Dublin; Munster SHC (R1): Clare v Waterford, Tipperary v Cork

Saturday 25th-Sunday 26th: Leinster SHC (R2): Kilkenny v Wexford, Galway v Offaly, Dublin v Kildare; Munster SHC Rd 2: Cork v Limerick, Waterford v Tipperary

 

May

Saturday 2nd-Sunday 3rd: Munster SHC (3A): Clare v Limerick

Saturday 9th-Sunday 10th: Munster SFC final; Connacht SFC final; Leinster SHC (R3): Offaly v Kilkenny, Kildare v Galway, Wexford v Dublin; Munster SHC (R3B): Waterford v Cork

Saturday 16th-Sunday 17th: Leinster SFC final; Ulster SFC final; Leinster SHC (R4): Kilkenny v Kildare, Offaly v Wexford, Galway v Dublin; Munster SHC (R4): Tipperary v Clare, Limerick v Waterford

Saturday 23rd-Sunday 24th: All-Ireland SFC (R1); Leinster SHC (R5): Dublin v Kilkenny, Wexford v Galway, Kildare v Offaly; Munster SHC (R5): Cork v Clare, Limerick v Tipperary

Saturday 30th-Sunday 31st: All-Ireland SFC (R1)

 

June

Saturday 6th: Leinster SHC final; Joe McDonagh Cup final

Sunday 7th: Munster SHC final

Saturday 13th-Sunday 14th: All-Ireland SFC (R2); All-Ireland SHC preliminary quarter-final

Saturday 20th-Sunday 21st: All-Ireland SFC (R3); All-Ireland SHC quarter-finals

Saturday 27th-Sunday 28th: All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals

 

July

Saturday 4th: All-Ireland SHC semi-final (Leinster winner v quarter-final winner)

Sunday 5th: All-Ireland SHC semi-final (Munster winner v quarter-final winner)

Saturday 11th-Sunday 12th: All-Ireland SFC semi-finals; Tailteann Cup final (Saturday)

Sunday 19th: All-Ireland SHC final

Sunday 26th: All-Ireland SFC final

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Leinster Senior Cup and Junior Cup Rugby – List of games on TV Squads, Draw, Results & Live score updates for the 2025 competition.

CLICK HERE FOR LIVE SCORES FOR LEINSTER SENIOR CUP RUGBY

Leinster Schools Senior Cup 2026 – Round 1 Draw

The road to glory is officially open. The draw for the 2026 Bank of Ireland Leinster Schools Senior Cup has thrown up a fascinating mix of traditional heavyweights, rising challengers, and the always-dangerous Vinnie Murray Cup qualifiers.

With eight mouth-watering first-round ties, the stage is now set for another unforgettable Cup campaign.

Full Round 1 Draw – 2026

Blackrock College vs Vinnie Murray Cup Qualifier 1
The holders and perennial favourites begin their title defence against the first VM Cup qualifier. No matter who emerges, Blackrock will be overwhelming favourites — but the Cup has produced shocks before, and the qualifier will arrive battle-hardened.

St Gerard’s vs VMQ4
St Gerard’s have impressed in recent years with their physicality and structure. They’ll fancy their chances against VMQ4, but knockout rugby is unforgiving, and the qualifier will carry real belief.

Gonzaga College vs VMQ2
Gonzaga, now consistently one of the strongest rugby schools in the province, face VMQ2 in what will likely be a high-tempo clash. ‘Zaga’s backline flair makes them contenders again, but the qualifier could cause problems if they turn it into an arm-wrestle.

Belvedere College vs Cistercian College Roscrea
One of the standout fixtures of the round. Two proud rugby schools, two passionate followings, and a history of cup classics. Belvo will feel they have the edge, but Roscrea have a habit of producing big performances when it matters.

VMQ3 vs St Michael’s College
St Michael’s will enter as heavy favourites, but facing an unknown qualifier presents its own challenge. A disciplined, clinical Michael’s side should progress — but the VM Cup has already delivered major statement wins this season.

Terenure College vs Kilkenny College
A true contrast of styles. Terenure’s athleticism and pace meet Kilkenny’s power and structure. This is one of the more intriguing ties, and Kilkenny have shown before that they can trouble the Dublin schools when they get front-foot ball.

Newbridge College vs Wesley College
A superb match-up. Newbridge continue to build momentum as a senior cup force, while Wesley bring a strong, balanced squad. This could be one of the tightest games of the entire round.

Clongowes Wood College vs St Mary’s College
Two storied giants of the competition collide early. Clongowes’ physical edge meets Mary’s trademark grit and backline quality. A huge crowd will be expected — and this is a fixture worthy of a semi-final.

Overview

The 2026 draw brings a perfect blend of tradition, rivalry, and unpredictability. The presence of four Vinnie Murray Cup qualifiers always adds an exciting wildcard element, while clashes like Belvedere–Roscrea and Clongowes–St Mary’s promise intensity from the very start.

With the tournament edging closer, preparations across Leinster will shift into overdrive. The first round is set to deliver drama, upsets, and breakout performances — everything that makes the Senior Cup so special.

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Paula Doherty Elected First Female President of GAA Rounders

Paula Doherty, from Castlebar, Co Mayo, has been elected as the first female President of GAA Rounders — a landmark moment for the sport and a hugely popular appointment across the country. A current All-Star and a key member of the dominant Breaffy Senior Ladies team that won four All-Ireland titles in a row, Paula brings both on-field success and deep administrative experience to the role.

Outside of Rounders, she works in education as Programme Director in St Angela’s College, Sligo, where her background in leadership, organisation, and student support has shaped her reputation for calm, steady, and practical decision-making.

Over the past decade she has become one of the most respected figures in the sport, contributing to juvenile development, national structures, and club growth, while earning widespread trust from volunteers and clubs alike.

Accepting the role, Paula kept her message grounded and focused on the people who drive the sport forward:

“It’s a privilege to take on this position. My only aim is to do right by the clubs, the volunteers, and the players who keep this sport alive every single week.”

While acknowledging the significance of her election, she was quick to place the emphasis back on the work ahead:

“Being the first woman to hold the role is something I’m proud of. But what matters now is the work. Titles are one thing — getting things done is another.”

Drawing on themes she discussed in her interview, Paula highlighted structure, communication, and stability as the central priorities of her presidency:

“People want clarity, consistency, and respect. If we get our systems right — fixtures, communication, development, refereeing — everything else will follow.”

She also emphasised the need to rebuild trust and support the growing number of clubs nationwide:

“This sport has huge potential, but potential only becomes progress when everyone feels listened to. That’s the standard I’m setting for myself and for the Association.”

Paula closed her speech by thanking those who encouraged her to step forward:

“I didn’t put myself into this lightly. I care about Rounders, and I’ll give the job everything I have.”

Her election has been warmly welcomed, with clubs across the country viewing her presidency as a fresh chapter and a steadying influence at a key moment for the sport.

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Irish Players at the 2025/26 PDC World Darts Championship – Full Fixtures, Dates and Start Times

Ireland will have seven players on the Ally Pally stage at the 2025/26 Paddy Power World Darts Championship, with Willie O’Connor, Steve Lennon, Keane Barry, Josh Rock, Daryl Gurney, Brendan Dolan and Mickey Mansell all confirmed for Round One action. Below is the complete list of Irish fixtures, dates and start times.


🇮🇪 Full Irish Schedule – Round One (Dates, Times, Opponents)

Steve Lennon

  • Date: Friday 12 December
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Opponent: Damon Heta

Brendan Dolan

  • Date: Monday 15 December
  • Time: 12:30pm
  • Opponent: Tavis Dudeney

Mickey Mansell

  • Date: Friday 19 December
  • Time: 12:30pm
  • Opponent: Leonard Gates

Josh Rock

  • Date: Friday 19 December
  • Time: 12:30pm
  • Opponent: Gemma Hayter

William O’Connor

  • Date: Friday 19 December
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Opponent: Krzysztof Kciuk

Daryl Gurney

  • Date: Friday 19 December
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Opponent: Beau Greaves

Keane Barry

  • Date: Friday 19 December
  • Time: 7:00pm
  • Opponent: Tim Pusey

🗓 Quick Summary – Irish Fixtures by Day

Friday 12 December

  • Steve Lennon – 7:00pm

Monday 15 December

  • Brendan Dolan – 12:30pm

Friday 19 December (Huge Irish Day)

  • 12:30pm: Mickey Mansell, Josh Rock
  • 7:00pm: William O’Connor, Daryl Gurney, Keane Barry

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Dragons RFC v Leinster Rugby – Full Stats Preview, Team News & Betting

Date: Friday, 28 November 2025
Venue: Rodney Parade, Newport
Kick-off: 19:45 (IRE/UK) | 20:45 (ITA) | 21:45 (SA)
Live on: Premier Sports, TG4, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Match Officials

  • Referee: Morne Ferreira (SARU) – 19th URC appearance
  • AR 1: Craig Evans (WRU)
  • AR 2: Lucas Yendle (WRU)
  • TMO: Chris Allison (SARU)

Overview

Leinster travel to Rodney Parade as 20-point favourites, with the form guide, scoring trends and defensive numbers all pointing strongly in their direction. Dragons remain winless after five rounds and are conceding over 30 points per match, while Leinster’s attack has exploded into life in recent weeks with 81 points scored in their last two fixtures.

Despite missing several Ireland internationals through injury, Leinster’s depth remains one of the strongest in the competition and they arrive in Newport seeking a third win of the season.


Dragons RFC – 2025/26 Season Results

Match Score Result
Ulster v Dragons 42–21 Loss
Dragons v Sharks 17–17 Draw
Glasgow v Dragons 49–0 Loss
Dragons v Cardiff 17–24 Loss
Dragons v Ospreys 19–19 Draw

Record: P5 | W0 | D2 | L3
Points For: 74 | Points Against: 151
Average Score: Dragons 14.8 – 30.2 Opponents
Points Difference: –77

Key Dragons Trends

  • Conceded 42, 49 and 24 points in three losses.
  • Have yet to win a match this season.
  • Scored between 17–21 points in every game except the Glasgow result.
  • Defence statistically weakest in the URC after five rounds.

Leinster Rugby – 2025/26 Season Results

Match Score Result
Stormers v Leinster 35–0 Loss
Bulls v Leinster 39–31 Loss
Leinster v Sharks 31–5 Win
Leinster v Munster 14–31 Loss
Leinster v Zebre 50–26 Win

Record: P5 | W2 | L3
Points For: 126 | Points Against: 136
Average Score: Leinster 25.2 – 27.2 Opponents
Points Difference: –10

Key Leinster Trends

  • Scored 31, 31 and 50 points in three of their last four matches.
  • Attack improving significantly across the last two rounds.
  • Bench impact continues to be a major strength.
  • Defence inconsistent but improving at scrum and maul.

Leinster Injury Update

  • Tommy O’Brien: GRTP protocols – unavailable.
  • Ryan Baird: Leg injury – out up to 3 months.
  • Will Connors: Arm injury – out for several weeks.
  • Robbie Henshaw: Hamstring rehab – still unavailable.
  • Jamie Osborne: Shoulder injury – out up to 4 months.
  • James Culhane: Knee injury – out for next few months.

Head-to-Head (URC)

Season Fixture Score
2020/21 Dragons v Leinster 29–35
2022/23 Dragons v Leinster 10–43
2023/24 Dragons v Leinster 10–33
2024/25 Leinster v Dragons 34–6

Average Margin (last 4 meetings): Leinster by 22.5 points


Match Analysis

1. Leinster’s Power & Tempo v Dragons’ Defence

Dragons concede over 30 points per match and have already leaked 42, 49 and 24 this season. Leinster’s attack is trending upwards, making this a difficult matchup for the hosts.

2. Dragons’ Scoring Limits

Dragons have yet to score more than 21 points and were held to zero in Glasgow. Against a Leinster side that has recently rediscovered its attacking edge, that may not be enough to stay competitive.

3. Leinster’s Depth Advantage

Even with key injuries, Leinster’s second-string remains among the strongest units in the URC. Their set-piece dominance and bench impact should tilt the later stages heavily in their favour.


Betting Preview – Leinster –20

Why Leinster Are Favoured

  • Dragons winless in all five matches.
  • Dragons have conceded 151 points – the most in the league.
  • Leinster have won the last four head-to-heads by margins of 6, 33, 23 and 28.
  • Leinster scored 50 points last weekend.
  • Dragons have scored only 14–21 points in every game.

Recommended Bets

  • Leinster –20 Handicap
  • Leinster Winning Margin 21–30
  • Over Leinster 29.5 Points
  • Anytime Tryscorer: Harry Byrne, Jason Jenkins, Scott Penny
  • Dragons Under 17.5 Points

Prediction

Leinster 38–13 Dragons
Leinster’s attacking form, physical dominance and squad depth should be too much for a Dragons side struggling for confidence and defensive stability. Unless conditions are severe, Leinster should have enough to cover the handicap.


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Connacht Rugby v Hollywoodbets Sharks – Full Stats Preview, Team News & Betting

Date: Saturday, 29 November 2025
Venue: Dexcom Stadium, Galway
Kick-off: 19:45 (IRE/UK) | 20:45 (ITA) | 21:45 (SA)
Live on: TG4, Premier Sports, SuperSport, Flo Rugby & URC.tv

Match Officials

  • Referee: Ben Breakspear (WRU) – 14th URC game
  • AR 1: Andrew Brace (IRFU)
  • AR 2: Jack MacNeice (IRFU)
  • TMO: Keith David (WRU)

Overview

Connacht welcome the Hollywoodbets Sharks to Galway in Round 6 of the URC, with the bookmakers installing the home side as 8-point favourites. Both teams have shown flashes of quality this season, but the statistics paint a clear picture of Connacht being the more consistent and defensively reliable of the two.

Despite sitting mid-table, Connacht have a positive points differential and all three of their defeats have come by a single score. The Sharks, meanwhile, remain unpredictable and have struggled defensively on the road, conceding over 27 points per game.


Connacht – Season Results (2025/26)

Match Score Result
Connacht v Benetton 26–15 Win
Cardiff v Connacht 14–8 Loss
Connacht v Bulls 27–28 Loss
Munster v Connacht 17–15 Loss
Connacht v Scarlets Postponed

Record: P4 | W1 | L3
Points For: 76 | Points Against: 74
Average Score: Connacht 19 – 18 Opponents

Connacht have lost games by 6, 1 and 2 points, underlining that performance levels remain strong. Their defence, conceding just 18.5 points per match, is among the best in the league to date.


Sharks – Season Results (2025/26)

Match Score Result
Glasgow v Sharks 35–19 Loss
Dragons v Sharks 17–17 Draw
Leinster v Sharks 31–5 Loss
Ulster v Sharks 34–26 Loss
Sharks v Scarlets 29–19 Win

Record: P5 | W1 | D1 | L3
Points For: 96 | Points Against: 136
Average Score: Sharks 19 – 27 Opponents

The Sharks have conceded 30+ points in three of their five matches and remain winless away from home this season. Their defence has been the most inconsistent element of their campaign.


Form Guide & Key Statistics

Connacht

  • Positive points differential (+2) despite a losing record.
  • Conceding only 18.5 points per match.
  • Two-point loss away to Munster shows improvement in tight games.
  • Mack Hansen and Byron Ralston remain injury concerns.
  • New signing Sam Gilbert could make his Connacht debut.

Sharks

  • –40 points differential across five games.
  • Conceding 27.2 points per match.
  • Winless in all away fixtures.
  • Jean Smith and Vincent Tshituka are the main attacking threats.
  • Siya Kolisi remains a turnover machine at the breakdown.

Head-to-Head (URC)

Season Fixture Score
2021/22 Sharks v Connacht 21–20
2022/23 Connacht v Sharks 24–12
2023/24 Sharks v Connacht 31–19
2024/25 Connacht v Sharks 36–31

Average total points: 47.5
Average Connacht score: 24.8
Average Sharks score: 22.8

Three of the four meetings have been decided by seven points or fewer, though Connacht’s scoring output at home tends to be significantly higher.


Betting Preview – Connacht –8

Why Connacht Are Favourites

  • Sharks concede almost 9 points more per game than Connacht.
  • Connacht’s home performances include a win and a one-point loss to the Bulls.
  • Sharks have not won away this season.
  • Connacht’s defeats have been by extremely narrow margins.

Suggested Bets

  • Connacht –8 Handicap (most statistical support)
  • Connacht to Win by 6–12 Points
  • Under 50.5 Total Points (weather-dependent)
  • Anytime Tryscorer: Josh Ioane or Vincent Tshituka

Prediction

Connacht 24–16 Sharks
Home strength, defensive control and better discipline should carry Connacht through. Sharks will threaten in moments, but Connacht’s consistency and structure point to a steady, controlled victory.

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URC Betting Lines Swing Wild as International Call-Ups Hit Welsh & Italian Sides

The opening URC handicap lines landed on Monday morning, but it didn’t take long for the bookmakers to react. By Tuesday, several fixtures had already seen major line movement — with international call-ups playing a huge role in shifting the odds.

Wales are in action this weekend, meaning the Welsh regions are missing multiple front-line players. Cardiff, Ospreys, Scarlets, and Dragons have all been affected, and the market corrected aggressively once squads became clearer.

On the Italian side, there are growing concerns that not all of Benetton’s Italian internationals will line out, triggering one of the biggest handicap swings of the round. With depth tested and uncertainty surrounding selection, punters have quickly moved against the Treviso outfit.

Meanwhile, Irish provinces have held steady, and the South African sides — who are now back after Champions Cup commitments — are beginning to settle into their winter rhythm.


URC Handicap Line Movement – Monday → Tuesday

Dragons vs Leinster

  • Opening: Dragons +18
  • Tuesday: +21

Leinster have been backed hard from the start. Dragons are badly hit by Welsh call-ups, and the market doesn’t fancy their depth against a Leinster side that rarely shows mercy.

Ulster vs Benetton

  • Opening: Ulster -8
  • Tuesday: -15

The biggest Irish swing of the week. The market reacted immediately once doubts emerged about Benetton’s access to their Italy internationals.

Bulls vs Lions

  • Opening: Bulls -11
  • Tuesday: -12

A small but steady move toward the Bulls.

Zebre vs Cardiff

  • Opening: Zebre -1
  • Tuesday: -7

Cardiff have lost several starters to Wales duty, leading to strong support for Zebre.

Edinburgh vs Ospreys

  • Opening: Edinburgh -13
  • Tuesday: -23

The most dramatic move of the round — a ten-point swing driven by Ospreys’ depleted squad.

Munster vs Stormers

  • Opening: Munster -7
  • Tuesday: -7

No change. The market remains confident in the original number.

Connacht vs Sharks

  • Opening: Connacht -8
  • Tuesday: -8

Unchanged. Both sides priced accurately from the start.

Scarlets vs Glasgow

  • Opening: Scarlets +11
  • Tuesday: +14

Scarlets drifting due to Welsh call-ups, while Glasgow remain firm favourites.


The Big Picture

Wales call-ups hurting Welsh URC teams.
Italian uncertainty hurting Benetton.
Irish lines holding steady.

The early value has already been hit — but further movement is likely once squads are confirmed.

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List of Top 10 at Number 10: Irish Rugby Players at Out-Half https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/list-of-top-10-at-number-10-irish-rugby-players-at-out-half https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/rugby/rugby_irish/list-of-top-10-at-number-10-irish-rugby-players-at-out-half#respond Tue, 25 Nov 2025 08:04:26 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=13897 There is so much debate about the Out Half position for the Ireland rugby team, we look at the top ten players who could wear the number 10 shirt at the next world cup. Ireland has more out-half options than at any point in the last decade, but opinions on pecking order vary wildly depending […]

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There is so much debate about the Out Half position for the Ireland rugby team, we look at the top ten players who could wear the number 10 shirt at the next world cup.

Ireland has more out-half options than at any point in the last decade, but opinions on pecking order vary wildly depending on who you ask. This is one ranking — a straight, honest depth chart based on current form, reliability, potential, and what each player brings heading into the end of 2025.

Below is Joe’s personal ranking of the top 10 Irish-qualified 10s, in order, with clear factual context for each.

1. Harry Byrne

Byrne has finally had a long, uninterrupted run of games, and his control, kicking accuracy, and game-management have matured massively. When fully fit, he is one of the most composed out-halves in Ireland, and his skillset suits modern test rugby.

2. Sam Prendergast

Still young, still developing, but his ceiling is enormous. Prendergast brings creativity, long passing range, and a booming left boot. He is already a central figure in Leinster’s long-term planning and continues to grow into the shirt.

3. Jack Crowley

Crowley remains a high-quality operator with strong all-round fundamentals. He has plenty of big-game mileage with Munster and remains one of Ireland’s safest and most experienced options in the position.

4. Ciarán Frawley

Frawley is the most versatile back in the country — able to play 10, 12, and 15. That flexibility sometimes pushes him out of the pure 10 conversation, but his distribution, kicking game, and control make him a top-tier option when needed.

5. Casper Gabriel

A young talent who has gathered momentum through provincial development systems. Gabriel is still very much a prospect, but his potential is the reason he ranks this high. Strong technically and highly rated by those who have watched him closely.

6. JJ Hanrahan

The experienced head on the list. Hanrahan has played in multiple leagues, understands the position inside out, and remains a reliable, steady 10 who can step in and control a game with maturity.

7. Jack McGrath

Another player viewed as a developing option with a tidy kicking game and good tactical shape. Still progressing, but clearly talented enough to be included in the national discussion as depth builds.

8. Sean Naughton

A younger option, improving year on year. Shows sharp decision-making, good organisation, and has the raw tools to push further up the rankings with more game time and refinement.

9. Jack Carty

One of the most experienced out-halves in the country. While others have overtaken him in long-term projection, Carty’s passing range and composure keep him relevant and useful in any ranking.

10. Tony Butler

Still early in his senior career, but progressing well. Butler has shown confidence and solid fundamentals, earning his place on the list as another promising Munster-developed 10 with room to grow.

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Republic of Ireland Drawn Away to Czechia in World Cup Play-Off https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-drawn-away-to-czechia-in-world-cup-play-off https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/soccer/republic-of-ireland-drawn-away-to-czechia-in-world-cup-play-off#respond Thu, 20 Nov 2025 13:03:47 +0000 https://www.sportsnewsireland.com/?p=34959 Republic of Ireland Drawn Away to Czechia in World Cup Play-Off The Republic of Ireland will have to navigate a tricky away tie against old rivals Czechia in their bid to reach the World Cup finals. If Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side can win that semi-final, they will host the winners of the other last-four clash between […]

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Republic of Ireland Drawn Away to Czechia in World Cup Play-Off

The Republic of Ireland will have to navigate a tricky away tie against old rivals Czechia in their bid to reach the World Cup finals.

If Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side can win that semi-final, they will host the winners of the other last-four clash between Denmark and North Macedonia in a home final on 31 March.

Thursday’s draw placed Ireland in the same path as Wales, Poland, Slovakia and Czechia, but it is the Czechs who await the Boys in Green on 26 March, with the semi-final set to be played away from home.

Czechia, currently ranked 44th in the world, have won four of their eight meetings with Ireland since the breakup of Czechoslovakia. The most recent competitive encounters came in the Euro 2008 qualifiers, where Ireland lost 1–0 in Prague before a 1–1 draw in Dublin.

While Ireland will be relieved to have avoided Poland, the Czechia tie presents its own complications for travelling supporters.

The Czech FA have rotated venues for their qualifiers, using stadiums in Prague, Olomouc, Hradec Králové and Plzen. Although the host venue has yet to be confirmed, Prague is almost certain to be selected.

However, the expected venue — the Fortuna Arena — has a capacity of just 19,500. With the FAI only entitled to five per cent of away allocation, that leaves Irish fans facing the reality of roughly 1,000 tickets for travelling supporters.

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Irish Point-to-Point Fixtures 2026 – Full Spring 2025–26 Schedule (Dates & Venues)

Updated for the 2025–26 Irish Point-to-Point (P2P) season. Below is the complete spring fixture list covering December 2025 through May 2026. Use this month-by-month guide to plan entries, schooling runs, travel and raceday visits at iconic P2P venues including Dromahane, Ballindenisk, Tyrella, Punchestown, Curraghmore, Lisronagh, Necarne and more.


December 2025

  • Tue 30 — Duhallow (F) Kanturk – Dromahane

January 2026

  • Sun 4 — United Hunt (F) Lisgoold – Ballindenisk
  • Sun 4 — Shillelagh & District (F) – Tinahely
  • Sun 11 — Muskerry (F) – Aghabullogue
  • Sun 11 — Clonmel (H) – Turtulla
  • Sun 18 — Killeagh (H) – Carrigarostig
  • Sun 18 — Ballingore (H) – Ballycrystal
  • Sat 24 — East Down (F) – Tyrella
  • Sun 25 — Stonehall (H) – Cragmore
  • Sun 25 — Lismore (H) – Dungarvan

February 2026

  • Sun 1 — Co. Clare (H) – Bellharbour
  • Sun 1 — United Hunt (F) Carrigtwohill – Ballyvodock
  • Sun 1 — Wexford (F) – Ballinaboola
  • Sat 7 — North Down (F) – Kirkistown
  • Sun 8 — Kildare (F) – Punchestown
  • Sun 8 — Scarteen (F) – Comea
  • Sun 8 — West Waterford (F) – Tallow
  • Sat 14 — Ward Union (S) – Oldtown
  • Sun 15 — Avondhu (F) – Knockanard
  • Sun 15 — North Tipperary (F) – Nenagh
  • Sat 21 — Laois (F) – Ballygogue House
  • Sun 22 — Bray (H) – Tinahely
  • Sun 22 — Duhallow (F) – Kildorrery
  • Sun 22 — Tipperary (F) – Lisronagh
  • Sat 28 — Tynan & Armagh (F) – Farmacaffley

March 2026

  • Sun 1 — Carbery (F) – Bandon
  • Sun 1 — Carlow Farmers (F) – Borris House
  • Sun 1 — Limerick (H) – Ballycahane
  • Sat 7 — East Down (F) – Tyrella
  • Sun 8 — Killinick (H) – Lingstown
  • Sun 8 — North Galway (F) – Belclare
  • Sun 8 — West Waterford (F) Lismore – Castlelands
  • Sat 14 — Iveagh (F) – Loughbrickland
  • Sun 15 — Kilworth & Araglen (H) – Knockanohill
  • Sun 15 — Longford (H) – Daramona House
  • Sun 15 — North Kilkenny (F) – Ballyragget
  • Sat 21 — North Down (F) – Kirkistown
  • Sun 22 — Island Hunt (F) – Ballycrystal
  • Sun 22 — Streamstown (H) – Durrow
  • Sun 22 — United Hunt (F) – Ballynoe
  • Sat 28 — Route (H) – Portrush
  • Sun 29 — Ballymacad (F) – Oldcastle
  • Sun 29 — Bree (F) – Monksgrange
  • Sun 29 — Duhallow (F) Liscarroll – Liscarroll

April 2026

  • Wed 1 — Killeagh (H) Inch – Ballyknock
  • Sat 4 — East Antrim (H) – Loughanmore
  • Sun 5 — Co. Clare (H) – Quakerstown
  • Sun 5 — Waterford (F) – Curraghmore
  • Mon 6 — East Antrim (H) – Loughanmore
  • Sat 11 — Newry (H) – Taylorstown
  • Sun 12 — Co. Limerick (F) – Rathcannon
  • Sun 12 — Duhallow (F) – Dromahane
  • Sun 12 — Louth (F) – Tattersalls
  • Sun 19 — Doneraile (H) – Dromahane
  • Sun 19 — Kilkenny (F) – Tullaherin
  • Sun 19 — Westmeath (F) – Castletown-Geoghegan
  • Sat 25 — Stonehall (H) – Ballysteen
  • Sun 26 — Killeady (H) – Dromahane
  • Sun 26 — Meath (F) & Tara (H) – Fairyhouse
  • Sun 26 — Tipperary (F) – Lisronagh

May 2026

  • Sat 1 — Mid Antrim (H) – Toomebridge
  • Sun 3 — East Galway (F) – Stowlin
  • Sun 3 — Muskerry (F) – Ballindenisk
  • Mon 4 — Muskerry (F) – Dawstown
  • Fri 8 — Fermanagh (H) – Necarne
  • Sat 9 — Fermanagh (H) – Necarne
  • Sun 10 — United Hunt (F) – Bartlemy
  • Sun 17 — Galway Blazers (F) – Loughrea
  • Sun 17 — United Hunt (F) – Ballindenisk
  • Sat 23 — Ormond (F) – Ballingarry
  • Sun 24 — Carbery (F) Clonakilty – Inchydoney
  • Sun 24 — Ormond (F) – Ballingarry

Point-to-Point FAQs

What is Irish Point-to-Point racing?

Point-to-Point (P2P) is Ireland’s grassroots National Hunt racing. It’s run by hunt committees on designated country courses and is a proven schooling ground for future stars of the track.

Where can I find updated times and entries?

Final race times, entries and declarations are typically confirmed in the week of each meeting by the organising hunt. Always check the host hunt’s latest notice before travelling.

Can I bring the family?

Yes. P2P fixtures are family-friendly outdoor events with parking on site in most locations. Card facilities may be limited in rural venues, so bring cash as a backup.



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