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Why Matthew Devine Is Really Leaving Connacht

JoeNa Connacht — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 20:24:48 +0000

Why Matthew Devine Is Really Leaving Connacht

Connacht Rugby issued statement on Monday evening stating Matthew Devine was leaving, it leans heavily on “choice”, but professional rugby rarely works that way. For a scrum-half without consistent starts — and in the context of Connacht’s recent pathway calls — this outcome was always coming.

There is nothing factually incorrect in the statement issued by Connacht confirming that Matthew Devine will leave the province at the end of the season. But as club communications go, it places disproportionate emphasis on the player’s “choice”, while avoiding the broader context that made that decision close to inevitable.

We can confirm Matthew Devine has chosen not to extend his contract, and will leave Connacht Rugby at the end of the season.

While we are disappointed by his decision, we thank him for all his efforts during his time at the club. pic.twitter.com/6xjPDYvirf

— Connacht Rugby (@connachtrugby) February 2, 2026

Professional rugby careers are short and unforgiving. Players do not walk away from their home province lightly. More often, they move when opportunity narrows — and when the path ahead is clearer elsewhere than it is at home.

Scrum-halves don’t develop in the stand

Devine plays scrum-half, a position where continuity, trust and rhythm are essential. Unlike many roles, nine is not one you rotate casually. If you’re not starting regularly, or getting minutes your development stalls quickly. Game time is not a bonus; it is the job.

Signed, Sealed, Devine.

We’re thrilled to announce scrum-half Matthew Devine will join Ulster this summer on a one-year deal, keeping him with the province until at least 2027

https://t.co/qyIf36rDJV pic.twitter.com/0CWrfWBRtJ

— Ulster Rugby (@UlsterRugby) February 2, 2026

So when a scrum-half finds himself outside the first/second choice picture, decisions about the future tend to follow with little drama. That reality explains this departure far more convincingly than any framing of a voluntary walk-away.

Put simply: a nine who isn’t playing will eventually go somewhere he can.

The wider context makes the statement harder to square

The timing and the squad picture only sharpen the point. There is growing expectation that Ben Murphy is Munster-bound at the end of the season, which would leave Caolin Blade as the only established senior scrum-half remaining at Connacht.

Two years ago, Kieran Marmion was not offered a long-term contract, with the rationale at the time being that his continued presence was blocking the pathway for younger, locally developed scrum-halves — most notably Devine and Colm Reilly.

Fast forward to now, and both of those players could be gone by the end of this season.

This isn’t about loyalty — it’s about minutes

That does not point to impatience or disloyalty on the part of the players. It points to a disconnect between stated pathway intent and selection reality. If the pathway was the priority, it has not been reflected consistently in game time.

This is not an argument about blame. Squad management is inherently ruthless. Coaches are paid to pick teams they believe will win. Provinces must juggle budgets, succession planning and short-term results. Players respond rationally to the information placed in front of them.

But honesty in communication still matters. Acknowledging that Devine is moving on to seek regular rugby elsewhere would not weaken Connacht’s position. It would align words with reality and respect supporters enough to tell them what they already understand: minutes drive careers, particularly at scrum-half.

The line that should have been in the statement

Matthew Devine is leaving Connacht because he wants to play.

That is ordinary. It is professional sport. And the statement would have been stronger for saying so.

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Romeo Coolio holds off Kargese in Goffs Arkle Chase

Breandán Ó hUallacháin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:26:43 +0000

Romeo Coolio (4/9 favourite) won the third Grade 1 on Monday’s card, the Goffs Irish Arkle Chase.

Despite only three runners in the two-mile contest, it had a thrilling finish, with the Gordon Elliott-trained favourite just holding off Kargese (2/1) from the Willie Mullins yard.

Kargese, under Paul Townend, took the field around and was gaining at her jumps, with Romeo Coolio losing some lengths.

4-9F Romeo Coolio, for Jack Kennedy and Gordon Eliott, just held on at the line to repel a renewed effort from Kargese in the Goffs Irish Arkle@LeopardstownRC #DublinRacingFestival #rtesport
@rte2 & @rteplayer pic.twitter.com/4yiwTuCZ7H

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) February 2, 2026

The mare led into the home straight and it looked as though she was on her way to victory, as the Jack Kennedy-ridden favourite seemed to be struggling.

Romeo Coolio soon fought back, and took the lead, but the mare was not going to go down without a fight and battled all the way to the line, being denied by a neck at the winning post.

The outsider, Downmexicoway (22/1), under Seán O’Keeffe, was third all the way around and collected €15,000 for completing the course.

Jack Kennedy, Gordon Elliott and the winning connection react to Romeo Coolio's 'gutsy' victory in the Goffs Irish Arkle@LeopardstownRC #DublinRacingFestival #rtesport
@rte2 & @rteplayer pic.twitter.com/nnraYjmlam

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) February 2, 2026

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Willie Mullins wins opening two Grade 1s at Leopardstown

Breandán Ó hUallacháin — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 15:27:09 +0000

Willie Mullins won the opening two Grade 1 races on day two of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown on Sunday afternoon.

Doctor Steinberg gives Mullins opening Grade 1 success

The opening Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle got favourite backers off to a successful start as the even-money market leader, Doctor Steinberg, powered to an eight-length victory.

Ridden by Paul Townend, the six-year-old chestnut son of Doctor Dino asserted approaching the final flight of hurdles as the runner-up Kazansky failed to make an impression in the final furlong.

The second, ridden by Jack Kennedy for trainer Gordon Elliott, had a further six lengths to space over Love Me Tender, from the same yard as the winner, back in third.

Doctor Steinberg stayed superbly to land the Nathaniel Lacy & Partners Solicitors Novice Hurdle at Leopardstown.

Good start to the day for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend returning as 7/4f

Watch live now on @rte2 and @rteplayer https://t.co/b2OI4OoWVJ pic.twitter.com/LniOLJ8wrs

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) February 2, 2026

Narcisco Has takes Grade 1 Juvenile Hurdle

Willie Mullins quickly doubled up in the second Grade 1 of the afternoon, the Gannon’s City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle over two miles.

On paper, it looked like a rematch between Narcisco Has and Mange Tout, and much of the contest it looked like being so.

With Mark Walsh on the race favourite, Narcisco Has (evens favourite), the JP McManus-retained rider lead the field for most of the journey.

Jack Kennedy and Mange Tout, from the Gordon Elliot stable, remained prominent, while the eventual runner-up Selma De Vary (17/2) watched the action from towards the back of the pack.

With Narcisco Has asserting before the last hurdle, Selma De Very went second, while Mange Tout began to fade slightly.

The French-bred Narcisco Has stayed on strongly in the run in to claim the win from the Rich Ricci-owned Selma De Vary, with Mange Tout (15/8) crossing the line third.

Narciso Has (Evens) toughs it out in front in the Gannon's City Recovery & Recycling Services Juvenile Hurdle to make it two from two for Willie Mullins. Mark Walsh in the saddle.

Watch live now on @rte2 and @rteplayer https://t.co/b2OI4OoWVJ pic.twitter.com/mi7Y1EotQz

— RTÉ Sport (@RTEsport) February 2, 2026

Romeo Coolio holds off Kargese in Arkle thriller

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Brighterdaysahead lands Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown

Breandán Ó hUallacháin — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:12:52 +0000

Brighterdaysahead (11/4) beat race favourite Lossiemouth (4/6) to win the Grade 1 Timeless Sash Windows Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown on Sunday.

Trained by Gordon Elliott, the Gigginstown House-owned seven-year-old daughter of Kapgarde tracked the race leader, El Fabiolo, for most of the race.

The Jack Kennedy-ridden Brighterdayshead then took the lead two furlongs from home. She was soon followed by odds-on favourite Lossiemouth, who had been in third position throughout.

Brighterdaysahead began to exert her dominance as she soon powered clear on entering the home straight.

Paul Townend was showing worrying signs on the Willie Mullins-handled Lossiemouth but kept on one-paced and failed to land a blow on the winner.

BRIGHTERDAYSAHEAD

The Irish Champion Hurdle goes the way of @gelliott_racing and @jackkennedy15.#DRF pic.twitter.com/VETq91vWqD

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 1, 2026

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Mark Walsh, JP McManus & Willie Mullins Grade 1 double

Breandán Ó hUallacháin — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 22:00:11 +0000

Mark Walsh, owner J.P. McManus and trainer Willie Mullins teamed up for a Grade 1 double at Leopardstown this afternoon.

Kaid D’authie wins Novice Chase

The French-bred Kaid D’authie took the Ladbrokes Novice Chase before Majborough completed the double an hour later in the Ladbrokes Dublin Chase.

Kaid D’authie, winner of a beginners’ chase at Fairyhouse on New Years Day, stepped up to the highest level this afternoon to run out a four and a quarter length victor over Western Fold, with Final Demand a disappointing eight lengths further back in third.

The winner was positioned in second throughout most of the contest before taking the lead three out. The six-year-old gelded son of Choeur Du Nord was briefly challenged by the eventual runner-up, Western Fold, inside the final furlong. He stayed on well as the Gordon Elliott challenger ran on one-paced.

The disappointment of the race was the 30/100 favourite, Final Demand, the mount of Paul Townend. The Willie Mullins-handled son of Walk In The Park made no impression in the closing stages and was a well-beaten third.

The NEW kid on the block

Kaid d’Authie is much too good for his rivals in the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Novice Chase for Willie Mullins and Mark Walsh.

Final Demand trails in last of the finishers #DRF | @LeopardstownRC pic.twitter.com/6huUeQpWrV

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 1, 2026

Magical Majborough

Majborough (2/1) dominated the Grade 1 Ladbrokes Dublin Chase over two miles and one furlong as he completed the Walsh. McManus, Mullins Grade 1 double success.

Prominent from flag fall, the French-bred six-year-old son of Martinborough jumped well throughout the race before progressing clear two out.

The market leader Marine Nationale (5/4 favourite) chased the winner in vain in the home straight, but could not match the power and accuracy of the winner.

Majborough was a highly impressive 19-length winner, with the Barry Connell-trained Marine Nationale taking second by a head from Found A Fifty (10/1), ridden by Jack Kennedy.

Full replay and reaction: Willie Mullins hails Majborough as poetry in motion @LeopardstownRC | @Race_iQ

— Racing TV (@RacingTV) February 1, 2026

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Mayo Too Strong for Dublin as Beirne Goal Seals Allianz Football League Division 1 Win

Garth Kenny — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:35:37 +0000

Mayo Too Strong for Dublin as Beirne Goal Seals Allianz Football League Division 1 Win

Mayo continued their perfect start to Division 1 of the Allianz Football League with a convincing 1-18 to 2-9 victory over Dublin, a margin that could have been even more emphatic with greater efficiency in front of goal.

Andy Moran’s side were on top for long periods at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, setting an early tempo and never allowing Dublin to fully settle. The decisive moment arrived nine minutes into the second half when teenage forward Darragh Beirne burst through the Dublin defence and finished clinically past Evan Comerford.

@MayoGAA senior football manager Andy Moran speaks to @grealisStevie following his team’s six point victory over Dublin in the national league this afternoon pic.twitter.com/BIvmAMTHrC

— Mid West Radio (@radiomidwest) February 1, 2026

Dublin’s challenge was undermined further by the dismissal of Seán McMahon shortly after the restart for an off-the-ball incident, while the first-half injury to influential midfielder Brian Howard also disrupted the visitors’ structure.

Mayo wasted little time asserting control. Sam Callinan and Fergal Boland split the posts inside the opening two minutes, before Dublin briefly swung momentum their way through a Luke Breathnach goal. Mayo responded calmly, however, with two-pointers from Ryan O’Donoghue and David McBrien pushing the hosts into a 0-7 to 1-2 lead by the 15-minute mark.

While the intensity dipped during the second quarter, Mayo remained composed and carried a two-point advantage into the break, leading 0-10 to 1-5 at half-time.

Any lingering doubt about the outcome was extinguished on 46 minutes when Beirne struck for goal, capping a fine individual display from the 19-year-old, who finished with 1-1 and could easily have added further goals.

Dublin briefly threatened a revival when Paddy Small found the net in the 53rd minute and Cormac Costello landed a two-pointer, but Mayo never looked in danger. The Connacht side finished the contest strongly, outscoring the visitors by four points in the second half to seal a thoroughly deserved win.

Scorers

Mayo: R O’Donoghue 0-5 (2p, 1f); D Beirne 1-1; D McBrien 0-3 (2p); S Callinan, F Boland 0-2 each; S Coen, J Carney, J Flynn, C McHale (f), D O’Connor 0-1 each.

Dublin: C Costello 0-5 (2p, 1f, 1 ‘45); P Small 1-1; L Breathnach 1-0; K McGinnis, J Lundy, S Bugler 0-1 each.

Teams

Mayo: R Hennelly; J Coyne, R Brickenden, E Hession; S Callinan, D McBrien, P Durcan; B Tuohy, J Flynn; S Coen, R O’Donoghue, J Carney; F Boland, J Carr, D Beirne.

Subs: A O’Shea for Durcan (44); D O’Connor for Carr (47); C McHale for Beirne (53); P Towey for Boland (62); D McHugh for Coen (64).

Dublin: E Comerford; D Byrne, S McMahon, C Tyrrell; N Doran, E Murchan, C O’Connor; E Dunne, B Howard; J Lundy, N Scully, K McGinnis; P Small, L Breathnach, C Costello.

Subs: C Kilkenny for Dunne (22); K Stephenson for McGinnis (24); S Bugler for Howard (31); L O’Dell for Lundy (52); G McEneaney for Breathnach (60); E Kennedy for Byrne (temporary, 67).

Referee: Martin McNally (Monaghan)

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Six Nations 2026 Betting Preview: Markets, Odds & Best Angles

JoeNa Connacht — Sun, 01 Feb 2026 20:26:18 +0000

Six Nations 2026 Betting Preview: Markets, Odds & Best Angles

Quick Take

France v Ireland: France 10/11 with a -13 handicap; Ireland 5/6 with +13. Draw 20/1.
Italy v Scotland: Italy 10/11 with +9; Scotland 10/11 with -9. Draw 20/1.
England v Wales: England 10/11 with -29; Wales 10/11 with +29. Draw 22/1.
Outright Winner: France 8/11; England 5/2; Ireland 6/1; Scotland 12/1; Wales 55/1; Italy 125/1.

Round 1 Match Betting (Handicaps)

France v Ireland (Thursday, 20:10)

Market: Handicap (1X2)

France (-13): 10/11
Draw (France -13): 20/1
Ireland (+13): 5/6

Betting read: The number is big for a Six Nations heavyweight clash, which tells you the market expects France to win by at least two scores. The value question isn’t “France to win” — it’s whether -13 is too high or whether Ireland’s disruption makes a late fade likely.

Angle: If you fancy Ireland +13, you’re backing a slow tempo, disciplined kick-exchange and a tight penalty count. If you fancy France -13, you’re backing scoreboard pressure and France’s ability to turn territory into points.

Italy v Scotland (Saturday, 14:10)

Italy (+9): 10/11
Draw (+9): 20/1
Scotland (-9): 10/11

Betting read: This is the tightest handicap of the opening set. Italy +9 is the “stay close at home” play; Scotland -9 needs them to finish properly rather than simply edge it.

Angle: If you like Scotland, consider waiting to see if they start slowly — live markets often offer a better entry.

England v Wales (Saturday, 16:40)

England (-29): 10/11
Draw (-29): 22/1
Wales (+29): 10/11

Betting read: A 29-point handicap is the bookies calling Wales fragile and England powerful. The only real danger for England -29 is a second-half cruise once the result is secure.

Angle: If you want England, live betting can protect you from the “job done at 55 minutes” problem.

Outrights & Season-Long Markets

Six Nations Winner

Team	Odds	Betting note
France	8/11	Short for a reason: best-rated side + big home games.
England	5/2	Ceiling is high; consistency is the risk.
Ireland	6/1	Price reflects uncertainty; needs early results to shorten.
Scotland	12/1	The “perfect run” ticket.
Wales	55/1	Market has them struggling badly.
Italy	125/1	Very unlikely — priced accordingly.

Grand Slam Winner

Selection	Odds	Betting note
No Winner	7/5	Usually the smart default — five straight wins is rare.
France	6/4	If anyone does it, the market says it’s them.
England	7/2	Needs momentum and discipline across all five rounds.
Ireland	14/1	A long shot given the opener and uncertainty.
Scotland	30/1	Needs everything to break right.
Wales	425/1	Effectively off the board.

Triple Crown Winner

Selection	Odds	Betting note
England	5/6	Market assumes they handle Wales/Scotland; Ireland is the swing game.
No Winner	13/5	Priced tightly; needs multiple upsets.
Ireland	7/2	Only works if Ireland beat England — that’s the gatekeeper.
Scotland	13/1	A “big season” punt.
Wales	125/1	Market basically says no chance.

Player Markets

Top Try Scorer (Each Way: 1/4 odds, 5 places)

Player	Odds	Betting note
Louis Bielle-Biarrey	8/5	Short favourite: France’s attack generates volume.
Dan Sheehan	4/1	Set-piece tries travel; if Ireland score, he’s central.
Immanuel Feyi-Waboso	11/2	Needs England to click consistently.
Tommy Freeman	11/2	Same story: reliant on England’s rhythm.
Theo Attissogbe	7/1	France depth option if minutes stack up.
Gael Drean	15/2	Italy value if they produce tries rather than penalties.
Darcy Graham	9/1	Scotland form-dependent; needs a strong start.
Henry Arundell	9/1	Explosive, but relies on England creating space.

Six Nations Top Points Scorer

Player	Odds	Betting note
Thomas Ramos	4/7	Tees + France dominance = arithmetic bet.
George Ford	4/1	Live if England stay in the title hunt.
Finn Russell	5/1	Needs Scotland to win 3–4 games.
Sam Prendergast	11/1	Depends on starting role and full tee duties.
Harry Byrne	14/1	Minutes/role question makes it speculative.
Paolo Garbisi	22/1	Italy long shot: needs volume + tee share.

Player of the Championship

Player	Odds	Betting note
Antoine Dupont	3/1	Favourite for good reason — best player on best-rated side.
Dan Sheehan	11/2	Value if Ireland overperform and he racks up tries.
Finn Russell	15/2	Needs Scotland to be in the mix late.
Louis Bielle-Biarrey	15/2	Try-fest route if France dominate.
Henry Pollock	17/2	England candidate; requires standout impact across rounds.
Tommy Freeman	14/1	Big price; needs a signature tournament.
Thomas Ramos	14/1	Points machine; could drift into contention if France win it.
George Ford	16/1	Only if England win the title and he drives it.

Top Ireland Try Scorer (Each Way: 1/4 odds, 3 places)

Player	Odds	Betting note
Dan Sheehan	6/4	The “system” pick: lineout/maul and close-range.
Tommy O’Brien	11/2	Needs minutes and clean ball.
James Lowe	15/2	Value if fit and Ireland create width.
Jamie Osborne	9/1	Longer price; role-dependent.
Ronan Kelleher	10/1	Rotation risk, but hooks can land these markets.
Jacob Stockdale	13/1	Needs a finishing-heavy tournament.
Ciaran Frawley	14/1	Only if he’s a regular starter and gets opportunities.

Wooden Spoon

Team	Odds	Betting note
Wales	5/6	Market’s strongest opinion: Wales most likely to finish bottom.
Italy	11/10	The natural “save” bet if Wales nick a win.
Scotland	17/2	Only via disaster scenario.
Ireland	66/1	Effectively ruled out by the book.
England	100/1	Highly unlikely.
France	125/1	Not happening without chaos.

SportsNewsIRELAND Best Bets (From These Markets)

Best “Boring But Right”

Top Points Scorer: Thomas Ramos 4/7
Grand Slam: No Winner 7/5

Best Value Picks

Top Try Scorer (EW): Dan Sheehan 4/1 (each-way angle is the point)
Player of the Championship: Dan Sheehan 11/2 (if Ireland exceed expectations)

Round 1 Leans

France -13 (10/11) — the market is telling you Ireland’s disruption matters
Italy +9 (10/11) — home start in a game Scotland often win without blasting teams
England -29 (10/11) — strong lean, but better looked at in-play if England start slowly

Reminder: these are opinions, not guarantees. Stake smart and don’t chase steam just because a line has moved.

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List of live GAA matches on Sky Sports, TG4, GAA+ & RTE

JoeNa Connacht — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 08:02:16 +0000

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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CLICK FOR List of Live GAA Matches on Clubber Here’s a full list of this week’s fixtures from the image, grouped by county:

Saturday 31 JanuaryAllianz FL Division 1
Armagh v Galway, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 5pm – RTE

Allianz FL Division 2
Kildare v Offaly, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6pm
Derry v Tyrone, Celtic Park, 6pm – GAA+

Allianz FL Division 3
Limerick v Down, Mick Neville Park, 2pm
Wexford v Laois, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Carlow v Wicklow, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Galway v Cork, Pearse Stadium, 7pm – TG4

Allianz HL Division 1B
Dublin v Kildare, Parnell Park, 7.30pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Donegal v Fermanagh, O’Donnell Park, 2pm
Louth v Tyrone, Protection & Prosperity Louth, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Leitrim v Sligo, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 2pm
Longford v Cavan, Michael Fay Park, 2pm
Lancashire v Monaghan, Abbottstown, 1pm
Sunday 1 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Donegal v Kerry, Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon, 1.30pm – TG4
Mayo v Dublin, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 1.30pm
Roscommon v Monaghan, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Louth v Cork, Drogheda, 1.30pm
Cavan v Meath, Kingspan Breffni, 3.45pm – TG4

Allianz FL Division 3
Clare v Westmeath, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Sligo v Fermanagh, Markievicz Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Leitrim v Waterford, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 1pm
Longford v London, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 1pm
Tipperary v Antrim, Moneygall, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Offaly v Tipperary, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2pm
Waterford v Limerick, Azzurri Walsh Park, 2pm – TG4 Player

Allianz HL Division 1B
Antrim v Clare, Cushendall, 1pm – GAA+
Down v Wexford, McKenna Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Laois v Derry, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 1pm
London v Mayo, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Kerry v Westmeath, Austin Stack Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Wicklow v Armagh, Echelon Park, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 1
Cork v Galway, Páirc Uí Rinn, 2pm
Kildare v Armagh, Hawkfield, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 2
Mayo v Wexford, Swinford Amenity Park, 2pm
Monaghan v Donegal, Éire Óg, Smithborough, 2pm
Tipperary v Cavan, Clonmel Sportsfield, 2pm
Westmeath v Tyrone, St Loman’s, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 3
Clare v Louth, Clarecastle 4G, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Tempo Maguires, 2pm
Laois v Down, Emo, 2pm
Limerick v Antrim, UL 4G, 2pm

Ladies NFL Division 4
Carlow v Wicklow, SETU Carlow, 2pm
Derry v Longford, Eoghan Rua, 2pm
Leitrim v Sligo, Páirc Sheáin Uí Eislin, 2pm
Offaly v Kilkenny, Ferbane, 2pm
Monday 2 February

Ladies NFL Division 1
Meath v Dublin, Stamullen, 2pm – TG4 player
Kerry v Waterford, Fitzgerald Stadium, 2pm – TG4
Tuesday 3 February

Sigerson Cup semi-final

Wednesday 4 February

Sigerson Cup semi-final

Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final
Thursday 5 February

Fitzgibbon Cup semi-final
Saturday 7 February

Allianz HL Division 1A
Cork v Tipperary, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7.30pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Wexford v Carlow, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5.15pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Kerry v London, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 12.30pm
Derry v Mayo, Celtic Park, Derry, 1pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Armagh v Roscommon, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 2.30pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Sligo v Lancashire, TBC, 1pm
Monaghan v Longford, Grattan Park, Inniskeen, 2pm
Sunday 8 February

Allianz HL Division 1A
Waterford v Offaly, Azzurri Walsh Park, 1.45pm
Limerick v Kilkenny, TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 3.45pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Clare v Down, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 1.30pm
Kildare v Antrim, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Westmeath v Meath, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Fermanagh v Louth, Brewster Park, 2pm
Tyrone v Wicklow, O’Neills Healy Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Warwickshire v Leitrim, Páirc na hÉireann, 1pm
Wednesday 11 February

Sigerson Cup final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 7.35pm – TG4

Friday 13 February

Fitzgibbon Cup final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 7.35pm – TG4

Saturday 14 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Kerry v Galway, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 5pm
Dublin v Monaghan, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Meath v Louth, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 5pm
Kildare v Derry, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6.30pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Down v Westmeath, Páirc Esler, Newry, 6pm
Laois v Sligo, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Waterford v Wicklow, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 6pm
Sunday 15 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Donegal v Mayo, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny, 1.45pm
Roscommon v Armagh, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Offaly v Cork, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2pm
Tyrone v Cavan, O’Neills Healy Park, 3.45pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Fermanagh v Clare, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 1pm
Limerick v Wexford, Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
London v Leitrim, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Antrim v Longford, Erins Own, Cargin, 2pm
Tipperary v Carlow, FBD Semple Stadium, 2pm
Saturday 21 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Dublin v Kerry, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 7pm
Galway v Roscommon, Pearse Stadium, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Derry v Offaly, Celtic Park, Derry, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Carlow v Waterford, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Tipperary v Limerick, FBD Semple Stadium, 5.30pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Dublin v Wexford, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 5pm
Kildare v Clare, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6.30pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Laois v Kerry, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Donegal v Armagh, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny, 2pm
Fermanagh v Tyrone, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 2pm
Louth v Roscommon, Protection & Prosperity Louth, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Cavan v Lancashire, Kingspan Breffni, 1pm
Sligo v Warwickshire, TBC, 1pm
Monaghan v Leitrim, Grattan Park, 2pm
Sunday 22 February

Allianz FL Division 1
Monaghan v Mayo, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, 1.45pm
Armagh v Donegal, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, Armagh, 3.45pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Cork v Meath, Páirc Uí Rinn, 2pm
Louth v Tyrone, DEFY Páirc Mhuire, 2pm
Cavan v Kildare, Kingspan Breffni, Cavan, 3pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Westmeath v Fermanagh, TEG Cusack Park, 1pm
Clare v Laois, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Sligo v Limerick, TBC, 2pm
Wexford v Down, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Wicklow v London, Echelon Park, 1pm
Leitrim v Antrim, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 2pm
Longford v Tipperary, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Kilkenny v Waterford, UPMC Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, 1.45pm
Offaly v Galway, St Brendan’s Park, Birr, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Antrim v Carlow, Pearse Park, Dunloy, 1pm

Allianz HL Division 2
London v Westmeath, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Meath v Derry, St Loman’s Park, Trim, 1pm

Saturday 28 February

Allianz FL DIvision 2
Cavan v Louth, Kingspan Breffni, 5..15pm
Tyrone v Offaly, Healy Park, 6pm
Kildare v Meath, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Down v Fermanagh, Páirc Esler, 6pm
Laois v Westmeath, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 6pm
Limerick v Clare, Mick Neville Park, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Antrim v Wicklow, Roger Casements, 5pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Carlow v Clare, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Derry v London, Celtic Park, Derry 1pm
Mayo v Meath, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Roscommon v Tyrone, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2.30pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Lancashire v Longford, Abbotstown, 1pm
Leitrim v Cavan, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán, 2pm

Sunday 1 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Kerry v Monaghan, Fitzgerald Stadium, 1.15pm
Mayo v Armagh, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, 1.15pm
Donegal v Galway, Father Tierney Park, Ballyshannon 1.15pm
Roscommon v Dublin, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Derry v Cork, Celtic Park, 1pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Wexford v Sligo, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
London v Waterford, McGovern Park, Ruislip 1pm
Longford v Carlow, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm
Tipperary v Leitrim, FBD Semple Stadium, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 1A
Galway v Waterford, Pearse Stadium, 2pm
Offaly v Limerick, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2pm
Kilkenny v Cork, UPMC Nowlan Park, 3.15pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Down v Kildare, McKenna Park, Ballycran 1pm
Antrim v Dublin, Pearse Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Westmeath v Laois, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Louth v Donegal, Protection & Prosperity Louth, 2pm
Wicklow v Fermanagh, Echelon Park, A2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Warwickshire v Monaghan, Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham 1pm
Saturday 7 March

Allianz HL Division 1A
Galway v Kilkenny, Pearse Stadium, Salthill, 5.15pm
Limerick v Cork, TUS Gaelic Grounds, Limerick, 7pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Dublin v Down, Parnell Park, 5pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Tyrone v Armagh, O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Leitrim v Lancashire, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, 1pm
Sligo v Cavan, TBC, 2.30pm
Sunday 8 March

Allianz HL Division 1A
Waterford v Tipperary, Azzurri Walsh Park, 3.15pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Clare v Wexford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis, 1.15pm
Kildare v Carlow, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 2
Kerry v Mayo, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 2pm
Laois v Meath, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm
Westmeath v Derry, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Donegal v Wicklow, O’Donnell Park, Letterkenny, 2pm
Fermanagh v Roscommon, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Warwickshire v Longford, Páirc na hÉireann, Birmingham, 1pm
Saturday 14 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Kerry v Mayo, Austin Stack Park, Tralee, 4pm
Dublin v Armagh, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 7pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Cork v Kildare, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 5pm
Meath v Tyrone, Páirc an Chrócaigh, 5pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Fermanagh v Laois, Brewster Park, Enniskillen, 6pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Carlow v London, Netwatch Cullen Park, 6pm

Munster U20FC Phase 1 – Round 1
Clare v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Sunday 15 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Roscommon v Donegal, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 1.30pm
Monaghan v Galway, Grattan Park, Inniskeen, 3.45pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Louth v Derry, DEFY Páirc Mhuire, Ardee, 1.30pm
Offaly v Cavan, Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Clare v Wexford, Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, 2pm
Sligo v Down, TBC, 2pm
Westmeath v Limerick, TEG Cusack Park, Mullingar, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Waterford v Antrim, Cappoquin Logistics Fraher Field, 1pm
Leitrim v Longford, Heartland Credit Union Páirc Seán MacDiarmada, Carrick-on-Shannon, 2pm
Wicklow v Tipperary, Echelon Park, Aughrim, 2pm
Saturday 21 March

Allianz HL Division 1A
Cork v Offaly, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 7pm
Limerick v Galway, TUS Gaelic Grounds, 7pm
Tipperary v Kilkenny, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 7pm

Allianz HL Division 1B
Carlow v Dublin, Netwatch Cullen Park, 5pm
Down v Antrim, Páirc Esler, Newry, 5pm
Wexford v Kildare, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5pm

Allianz HL Division 2
London v Laois, McGovern Park, Ruislip, 1pm
Mayo v Westmeath, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, 1pm
Meath v Kerry, St Loman’s Park, Trim, 1pm

Allianz HL Division 3
Armagh v Fermanagh, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 2pm
Roscommon v Donegal, King & Moffatt Dr Hyde Park, 2pm
Wicklow v Louth, Echelon Park, Aughrim, 2pm

Allianz HL Division 4
Cavan v Monaghan, Kingspan Breffni, 2pm
Lancashire v Warwickshire, TBC, 2pm
Longford v Sligo, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 2pm

Munster U20FC Phase 1 – Round 2
Waterford v Clare, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Sunday 22 March

Allianz FL Division 1
Armagh v Kerry, BOX-IT Athletic Grounds, 3.30pm
Galway v Dublin, Pearse Stadium, Salthill, 3.30pm
Mayo v Roscommon, Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar, 3.30pm
Monaghan v Donegal, St Tiernach’s Park, Clones, 3.30pm

Allianz FL Division 2
Derry v Cavan, Celtic Park, 1.15pm
Kildare v Louth, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, Newbridge, 1.15pm
Offaly v Meath, Glenisk O’Connor Park, Tullamore, 1.15pm
Tyrone v Cork, O’Neills Healy Park, Omagh, 1.15pm

Allianz FL Division 3
Down v Laois, Páirc Esler, Newry, 2pm
Limerick v Fermanagh, Mick Neville Park, Rathkeale, 2pm
Sligo v Clare, TBC, 2pm
Wexford v Westmeath, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2pm

Allianz FL Division 4
Antrim v London, Erins Own, Cargin (Toomebridge), 1pm
Carlow v Leitrim, Netwatch Cullen Park, 1pm
Longford v Wicklow, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 1pm
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 1pm

Wednesday 25 March

Munster U20HC
Clare v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Cork, TBC, TBC

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

NHL finals (Divisions 2, 3 & 4)
Saturday 28 March

Munster U20FC Phase 1 round 3
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Clare, TBC, TBC

Monday 30 March

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 1
Clare v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Limerick, TBC, TBC

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

Wednesday 1 April

Munster U20HC
Cork v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Friday 3 April

Munster MHC
Limerick v Waterford, TBC, TBC
Tipperary v Clare, TBC, TBC

Monday 6 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 2
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Clare, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 8 April

Munster U20HC
Clare v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Thursday 9 April

Munster U20FC B final

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 1
First place phase 1 team v Cork, TBC, TBC
Second place phase 1 team v Kerry, TBC, TBC

Friday 10 April

Munster MHC
Clare v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Cork, TBC, TBC

Monday 13 April

Munster MFC Phase 1 round 3
Clare v Tipperary, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Limerick, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 15 April

Munster U20HC
Waterford v Cork, TBC, TBC
Thursday 16 April

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 2
Cork v Kerry, TBC, TBC
First place phase 1 team v Second place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Friday 17 April

Munster MHC
Tipperary v Cork, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 22 April

Munster U20HC
Tipperary v Clare, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Waterford, TBC, TBC

Thursday 23 April

Munster U20FC Phase 2 round 3
Cork v First place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Kerry v Second place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC

Friday 24 April

Munster MHC
Clare v Waterford, TBC, TBC

Monday 27 April

Munster MFC Phase 2 round 1
First place phase 1 team v Kerry, TBC, TBC
Second place phase 1 team v Cork, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 29 April

Munster U20HC
Cork v Clare, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Thursday 30 April

Munster U20FC final

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)

Friday 1 May

Munster MHC
Cork v Clare, TBC, TBC
Limerick v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Monday 4 May

Munster MFC Phase 2 round 2
Kerry v Cork, TBC, TBC
First place phase 1 team v Second place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Wednesday 6 May

Munster U20HC semi-final

Friday 8 May

Munster MHC
Cork v Limerick, TBC, TBC
Waterford v Tipperary, TBC, TBC

Monday 11 May

Munster MFC Phase 2 round 3
Cork v First place phase 1 team, TBC, TBC
Kerry v second place phase 2 team, TBC, TBC

Wednesday 13 May

Munster U20HC final

Friday 15 May

Munster MHC final

Monday 18 May

Munster MFC final
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

August

Saturday 1st: All-Ireland SHC final replay date

Saturday 8th: All-Ireland SFC final replay

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Leinster Senior Cup Rugby – List of games on TV, Squads, Draw, Results & Live score updates

JoeNa Connacht — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:16:38 +0000

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

BANK OF IRELAND LEINSTER RUGBY BOYS SCHOOLS SENIOR CUP

The quarter-finals will be played at Energia Park in the week commencing February 9. All 15 games of this year’s tournament will be broadcast live on Leinster Rugby Plus, with the first round games now available to watch back on demand.

SECOND ROUND

Blackrock College v St Gerard’s School

St Michael’s College v Cistercian College Roscrea

St Mary’s College v Newbridge College

Terenure College v Gonzaga College

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List of upcoming Live and streamed GAA coverage on TG4 and TG4.ie

JoeNa Connacht — Sat, 31 Jan 2026 00:00:50 +0000

List of upcoming Live and streamed GAA coverage on TG4 and TG4.ie we have a full list of events on the Irish station.
Live Sport on TV this Week:
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GAA Beo
Saturday, 31 January @ 18:45Live coverage of Galway v Cork in Round 1 of Division 1A in the Allianz Hurling League. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.

LIVE
Gradaim an Uachtaráin 2026
Sunday, 1 February @ 12:00The volunteer is the heart and soul of the GAA. The prestigious President’s Award is presented to 11 volunteers every year for their long-standing commitment and dedication in their respective field within the GAA. ***Watch LIVE on the TG4 app & www.tg4.ie – Friday @ 19:30***
GAA Beo
Sunday, 1 February @ 13:00Live coverage of Donegal v Kerry in Round 2 of Division 1 in the Allianz Football League. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.

LIVE
GAA Beo
Sunday, 1 February @ 15:40Live coverage of Cavan v Meath in Round 2 of the Allianz Football League Division 2. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill.

LIVE
GAA Beo
Sunday, 1 February @ 17:35Deferred coverage of Waterford v Limerick in Round 2 of the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A. Presented by Micheál Ó Domhnaill. ***Watch LIVE on the TG4 app & www.tg4.ie @ 13:55***
Peil na mBan Beo
Monday, 2 February @ 13:45Live coverage of Kerry v Waterford in Round 2 of the Lidl League. Presented by Máire Ní Bhraonáin.

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