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Ten Players Confirmed to Leave Leinster Rugby at End of 2024/25 Season

Leinster Rugby Confirm Ten Departures Ahead of 2025/26 Season

Leinster Rugby have confirmed a significant squad reshuffle heading into the 2025/26 campaign, with ten players set to move on from the province at the conclusion of the current season.

Among the most high-profile exits is veteran prop Cian Healy, who will retire after a glittering career that saw him earn over 120 caps for Ireland and become a cornerstone of Leinster’s front row for more than 15 years. His departure marks the end of an era.

Ross Byrne, a mainstay at out-half in recent years, will join English Premiership outfit Gloucester Rugby, in a move that offers a fresh challenge after falling down the pecking order at both Leinster and Ireland level.

Michael Milne and Lee Barron will both make the switch to Munster Rugby, continuing the growing trend of interprovincial transfers. Milne, in particular, is seen as a valuable addition to Munster’s scrum depth.

Meanwhile, winger Rob Russell is linked with a potential move to Ulster or Connacht, though no confirmation has been made. The same applies to Rory Maguire, Ben Brownlee, Aitzol Arenzana-King, and Liam Turner, all of whom are exploring new opportunities with their destinations yet to be finalised. These younger players have largely featured in the Leinster academy system or as fringe squad members, and their departures may offer increased game time elsewhere.

One of the more unexpected developments is the status of Jordie Barrett, the New Zealand international who had been rumoured to be joining Leinster in 2024. However, reports now suggest that plans have changed and Barrett will no longer be linking up with the province, though his next move remains unconfirmed.

Full List of Leinster Rugby Departures (2025):

  1. Cian Healy – Retiring
  2. Ross Byrne – Gloucester Rugby
  3. Michael Milne – Munster Rugby
  4. Lee Barron – Munster Rugby
  5. Rob Russell – Linked with Ulster or Connacht
  6. Rory Maguire – Destination Unknown
  7. Ben Brownlee – Destination Unknown
  8. Aitzol Arenzana-King – Destination Unknown
  9. Liam Turner – Destination Unknown
  10. Jordie Barrett

This wave of departures opens the door for a new generation of Leinster talent to emerge, while also providing a reminder of the changing landscape of Irish rugby, where interprovincial and international moves are becoming more common.

As Leinster prepare for the 2025/26 season, fans will be watching closely to see how head coach Leo Cullen reshapes the squad, particularly in the wake of such significant experience exiting the setup.

Stay tuned to SportsNewsIRELAND.com for more Irish rugby transfer news and analysis.

Louth v Meath: Underdog Louth Carry the Value in Historic Leinster Final at Croke Park

Louth v Meath: Underdog Louth Carry the Value in Historic Leinster Final at Croke Park

Date: Sunday, May 11

Time: 4:15pm

Venue: Croke Park, Dublin

Live on: RTÉ

Odds: Meath 4/6 | Louth 6/4 | Draw 13/2

Tip: Louth to win at 6/4 – the standout bet of the weekend

A classic Leinster rivalry returns to the big stage as Meath and Louth meet in the 2025 Leinster Football Final. With both counties bringing momentum and hunger to Croke Park, this promises to be one of the most eagerly anticipated provincial deciders in recent years.

Louth are 6/4 underdogs, despite a run of excellent form and a commanding 3-10 to 0-9 win over Meath in last year’s All-Ireland Round Robin. That result, combined with their defensive solidity this year, makes Louth the standout bet of the weekend.

Paths to the Final

Meath

  • Beat Carlow (1-30 to 0-19)
  • Beat Offaly (1-25 to 0-21)
  • Beat Dublin (0-23 to 1-16)

Louth

  • Beat Laois (2-16 to 0-17)
  • Beat Kildare (1-18 to 0-18)

Both sides are unbeaten en route to the final, with Meath’s win over Dublin catching the eye. But Louth have quietly gone about their business, winning two close encounters without conceding a goal.

Recent Championship Head-to-Head

  • 2024: Louth 3-10 Meath 0-9 (All-Ireland Round Robin)
  • 2017: Meath 0-27 Louth 3-9
  • 2016: Meath 0-20 Louth 1-13
  • 2011: Meath 5-8 Louth 2-8
  • 2010: Meath 1-12 Louth 1-10 (Leinster Final)

Historical Leinster Final Meetings

  • 2010: Meath 1-12 Louth 1-10
  • 1952: Meath 1-6 Louth 0-8
  • 1950 (Replay): Louth 3-5 Meath 0-13
  • 1950 (Draw): Louth 1-3 Meath 1-3

Stats & Storylines

  • Louth are appearing in a third successive Leinster final for the first time since 1912-1914.
  • Their last Leinster title came in 1957, the year they also won the All-Ireland.
  • Meath haven’t won a Leinster title since 2010, when they last beat Louth in a final.
  • Louth beat Meath 1-19 to 0-17 in the 2025 Allianz League.
  • Both counties have conceded no goals on their path to the final.
  • Louth manager Ger Brennan won three Leinster titles as a Dublin player between 2009 and 2013.

Verdict: Louth to Deliver at 6/4

The form guide, recent head-to-heads, and defensive record all point toward a real upset in the making. Louth at 6/4 to win their first Leinster crown in 68 years is tremendous value. Back the Reds to deliver.

Antrim v Dublin: Corrigan Park Hosts Crucial Leinster Hurling Round 3 Clash

Antrim v Dublin: Corrigan Park Hosts Crucial Leinster Round 3 Clash

Venue: Corrigan Park, Belfast

Date & Time: Saturday, May 10th, 4:00pm

Broadcast: Live on GAA+

Odds: Dublin 1/8 | Draw 20/1 | Antrim 8/1

Handicap: Dublin -8

Tip: Antrim +8

Dublin travel north to face Antrim in Round 3 of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship, hoping to maintain their perfect record after wins over Wexford and Offaly. Antrim, meanwhile, are still searching for their first points and will be determined to put on a show at home in Corrigan Park.

Despite the odds strongly favouring the Dubs at 1/8, there’s reason to consider Antrim +8 on the handicap line as the smart value bet.

Recent Form

  • Dublin:
    • Beat Offaly and Wexford
    • Scored 4-51, conceded 6-38
    • Beat Antrim by 1-25 to 0-14 in Allianz League
  • Antrim:
    • Lost to Kilkenny and Wexford
    • Conceded most (4-54) and scored least (2-31) in Leinster

Last Five Championship Meetings

  • 2024: Dublin 3-32 Antrim 1-18
  • 2023: Dublin 1-19 Antrim 1-19
  • 2021: Dublin 3-31 Antrim 0-22
  • 2010: Antrim 1-17 Dublin 0-19
  • 2009: Dublin 2-16 Antrim 0-12

Dublin have had the upper hand in recent years, but Antrim have covered this handicap (+8) in 2 of the last 4 meetings.

Table After 2 Rounds

Team P W D L For Against Diff Points
Kilkenny 2 2 0 0 5-54 2-33 +30 4
Dublin 2 2 0 0 4-51 6-38 +7 4
Wexford 2 1 0 1 6-43 3-45 +7 2
Galway 2 1 0 1 2-46 4-38 +2 2
Offaly 2 0 0 2 3-33 3-50 -17 0
Antrim 2 0 0 2 2-31 4-54 -29 0

Tip: Antrim +8 at Corrigan Park

Dublin are deserved favourites, but Corrigan Park is a tough venue and Antrim have a tendency to rise to the occasion at home. The Dubs may rotate their squad slightly ahead of bigger clashes, and that opens the door for Antrim to keep this closer than expected.

Recommendation: Back Antrim +8 on the handicap line for value.

Clare v Tipperary: Banner Eye Crucial Win in Live Munster Hurling Battle at Cusack Park

Clare v Tipperary: Banner Eye Crucial Win in Live Munster Hurling Battle at Cusack Park

The stakes couldn’t be higher this Saturday evening as Clare host Tipperary in Round 3 of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship at Cusack Park, Ennis (6pm, live on GAA+). With both counties sitting on a single point after two rounds, this clash could define their summer.

Clare are favourites at 4/9 to win on home soil, with a -3 handicap set by the bookies. After their spirited second-half comeback against Waterford fell just short, Brian Lohan’s men will be desperate to get their Munster campaign back on track.

Recent Form

  • Clare drew with Cork and lost to Waterford.
  • Tipperary drew with Limerick and lost to Cork.

Last Five Championship Meetings

  • 2024: Clare 1-24 Tipperary 0-24 (Munster Round Robin)
  • 2023: Tipperary 5-22 Clare 3-23 (Munster Round Robin)
  • 2022: Clare 3-21 Tipperary 2-16 (Munster Round Robin)
  • 2021: Tipperary 3-23 Clare 2-22 (Munster Semi-Final)
  • 2019: Tipperary 3-21 Clare 0-17 (Munster Round Robin)

Clare have won two of the last three, but Tipperary still lead the all-time championship series 40 wins to Clare’s 16, with four draws from the previous 60.

Championship Trends and Key Stats

  • Tipp’s last Munster championship win was against Clare in April 2023. Since then, they’ve drawn three (v Waterford, Limerick, and Clare) and lost six.
  • Clare and Waterford are the lowest-scoring teams in this year’s Munster SHC (51 points each).
  • Tipperary have the worst defensive record, conceding 68 points so far.

In the 2024 Allianz League, Tipperary beat Clare by 0-22 to 1-18 in Thurles – but that result won’t faze the Banner on home turf.

Munster SHC Table (After 2 Rounds)

  1. Cork – 3 pts
  2. Limerick – 3 pts
  3. Waterford – 2 pts
  4. Clare – 1 pt
  5. Tipperary – 1 pt

Fixture Details

Munster SHC Round 3

Clare v Tipperary

Cusack Park, Ennis – 6pm

Live on GAA+

Prediction: Clare to Cover -3 Handicap

With home advantage, a tighter defence, and greater urgency, Clare look well placed to cover the -3 handicap at 4/9. Tipperary’s defensive issues and lack of recent championship wins make this a must-win for Brian Lohan’s side—and they should rise to the occasion.

Tip: Clare -3 Handicap

Armagh v Donegal: All-Ireland Champs Face Ulster Kings in Blockbuster Final Rematch

Armagh v Donegal: All-Ireland Champs Face Ulster Kings in Blockbuster Final Rematch

Clones will be packed to the rafters this weekend as reigning All-Ireland champions Armagh go head-to-head with Ulster title holders Donegal in a mouth-watering Ulster Football Championship Final rematch. This repeat of last year’s epic decider promises fireworks, especially with so much recent history between these two Ulster powerhouses.

Donegal edged that 2024 final after a dramatic penalty shootout, winning 6-5 after the sides couldn’t be separated in normal and extra time. Now, Armagh return with silverware in hand, looking to claim their first Ulster title since 2008.

Betting Odds: Draw the Value as Bookies Edge Towards Donegal

The bookies make Donegal favourites at 4/6, with Armagh priced at 6/4, but the standout value lies in the draw at 8/1. Given the razor-thin margins between the teams and last year’s final also going to penalties, tipping the draw in normal time looks the smartest play.

Paths to the Final

Armagh

  • Armagh 1-34 Antrim 1-23 (Quarter-Final)
  • Armagh 0-23 Tyrone 0-22 (Semi-Final)

Donegal

  • Donegal 1-25 Derry 1-15 (Preliminary Round)
  • Donegal 0-23 Monaghan 0-21 (Quarter-Final)
  • Donegal 1-19 Down 0-16 (Semi-Final)

Recent Meetings

  • 2024: Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 (Donegal won 6-5 on pens)
  • 2022: Armagh 3-17 Donegal 0-16 (Qualifiers)
  • 2022: Donegal 1-16 Armagh 0-12 (Ulster QF)
  • 2020: Donegal 1-22 Armagh 0-13 (Ulster SF)
  • 2015: Donegal 2-11 Armagh 0-8 (Ulster QF)

Four of the last five meetings have gone Donegal’s way, but Armagh are trending upward and look more dangerous with each outing.

Ulster Final Flashbacks

  • 2024: Donegal 0-20 Armagh 0-20 (Donegal won on pens)
  • 2006: Armagh 1-9 Donegal 0-9
  • 2004: Armagh 3-15 Donegal 0-11
  • 2002: Armagh 1-14 Donegal 1-10
  • 1990: Donegal 0-15 Armagh 0-14

Storylines and Stats

  • Armagh are chasing their first Ulster title since 2008.
  • Donegal are bidding for their seventh provincial crown since 2011.
  • Armagh and Donegal have met in two of the last three Ulster finals.
  • Donegal won their league clash 0-21 to 1-10 earlier this year.
  • McGeeney and McGuinness are both seasoned managers, adding a tactical edge to this rivalry.

Tip: Back the Draw at 8/1

With so little to separate them and history repeating itself last year, the draw at 8/1 in normal time is the value tip of the weekend. A cagey, tactical battle is likely, with extra time (and possibly penalties) once again needed to split them.

 

Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Hurling Championship Clash

Galway v Wexford: Tribesmen Favourites in Crucial Leinster Championship Clash

Galway will look to bounce back from their recent defeat to Kilkenny when they host Wexford in a vital Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Round Robin fixture. Both counties come into this encounter with two points apiece, having won one and lost one from their opening two games.

The match is finely poised in the standings, but the bookmakers make Galway strong favourites at 1/3, with a -4 handicap applied. Wexford, available at 3/1, will need to defy recent form trends if they are to come away with a result.

Recent Form and Head-to-Head

Galway beat Offaly comfortably in Round 1 but came up short against Kilkenny last weekend. Wexford opened with a win over Antrim but were outclassed by Dublin in their second outing.

The last five championship meetings between Galway and Wexford show just how tight this rivalry has become:

  • 2024: Wexford 1-28 Galway 0-23
  • 2023: Galway 0-24 Wexford 2-12
  • 2022: Galway 1-19 Wexford 1-19
  • 2020: Galway 1-27 Wexford 0-17
  • 2019: Galway 0-16 Wexford 0-16

This will be the 17th championship clash between the counties. Both have won seven each, with two draws—highlighting the historic parity. However, Galway hold the edge in more recent encounters, with an unbeaten run in their last four championship games in Pearse Stadium against Wexford.

Goals at a Premium

One of the standout stats in this fixture is the lack of goals. In the six games played from 2018 to 2024, only seven goals have been scored in total. This trend suggests another low-scoring tactical battle could be on the cards, especially with Galway’s defensive structure typically holding firm at home.

League Form and Home Advantage

Galway also defeated Wexford in this year’s Allianz League at Chadwicks Wexford Park by 2-19 to 1-20, a result that will give them added confidence coming into this weekend.

They will also take comfort from their six-point win over Wexford at home in the 2022 championship. That said, Wexford got revenge in 2024, winning by eight points on their own turf.

Betting and Prediction

With Galway -4 on the handicap and a price of 1/3 to win, the market strongly leans towards a home victory. The handicap line suggests the bookies expect Galway to win by at least five points. Given the trends and Galway’s strong form at Pearse Stadium, that looks a reasonable prediction.

Prediction: Galway to cover the -4 handicap in a tight, physical contest.

 

GAA Fixtures 2025 – Hurling & Gaelic Football

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Fixtures
Friday 9 May

Connacht MFC final
Mayo v Roscommon, Hastings MacHale Park, 6.30pm

Saturday 10 May

Ulster SFC final
Armagh v Donegal, Clones, 5.25pm – RTE / BBC

Munster SHC round 3
Clare v Tipperary, Cusack Park Ennis, 6pm – GAA+

Leinster SHC Round 3
Kilkenny V Offaly, UPMC Nowlan Park, 6.00pm
Antrim V Dublin, Corrigan Park, 4.00pm – GAA+
Galway V Wexford, Pearse Stadium Galway, 3.15pm – RTE

Tailteann Cup Round 1
Wexford v Longford, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 6.30pm
Kildare v Leitrim, Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 5pm
Laois v Waterford, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 3pm
Offaly v Wicklow, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 1.30pm
Limerick v London, Rathkeale, 1pm

Joe McDonagh Cup
Westmeath v Down, TEG Cusack Park, 2.30pm
Carlow v Kildare, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup
Wicklow v Meath, Aughrim, 2pm
Tyrone v Derry, Dungannon, 1pm
Donegal v London, Letterkenny, 12.30pm

Nickey Rackard Cup
Mayo v Sligo, MacHale Park, 2pm
Armagh v Louth, Box-It Athletic Grounds, 12pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Longford v Cavan, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 2pm
Lancashire v Monaghan, Abbotstown, 1.30pm

Ulster Ladies SFC final
Armagh v Donegal, St Tiernach’s Park, 3pm -TG4 YouTube

Leinster MHC quarter-finals
Westmeath v Dublin, Joristown Park, 12pm
Laois v Wexford, O’Moore Park, 12pm

Ulster MFC quarter-final
Cavan v Down, Kingspan Breffni, 12pm

All-Ireland MFC C first round
Limerick v Wicklow, Rathkeale, 3pm
Wexford v Laois, TBC, 2pm
Waterford v Kilkenny, Lemybrien, 2pm

Sunday 11 May

Leinster SFC final
Meath v Louth, Croke Park, 4.15pm – RTE

Tailteann Cup Round 1
Westmeath v Antrim, TEG Cusack Park, 2pm – GAA+
Fermanagh v Carlow, Brewster Park, 2pm
Sligo v Tipperary, Tubbercurry, 1.30pm

Joe McDonagh Cup
Laois v Kerry, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 4pm

Nickey Rackard Cup
Roscommon v Fermanagh, Dr Hyde Park, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup
Warwickshire v Leitrim, Birmingham, 2pm

Connacht Ladies SFC
Galway v Mayo, Tuam Stadium, 1pm

Leinster Ladies SFC final
Dublin v Meath, Croke Park, 2pm – TG4 YouTube

Munster Ladies SFC
Kerry v Tipperary, Austin Stack Park, 2pm
Waterford v Cork, Dungarvan GAA, 2pm

All-Ireland U20FC semi-final
Kerry v Tyrone, Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 2pm – TG4

All-Ireland U20FC B semi-final
Limerick v Monaghan, Moorefield, 3pm

Ulster MFC quarter-final
Monaghan v Armagh, TBC, 12pm

All-Ireland MFC C first round
Fermanagh v Longford, Roslea, 12pm

Monday 12 May

Munster MFC semi-finals
Clare v Kerry, TBC, 7pm
Tipperary v Cork, TBC, 7pm

Wednesday 14 May

Munster U20HC final
Tipperary v Clare, Gaelic Grounds, 7:30pm

All-Ireland U20FC B semi-final
Leitrim v Westmeath, Dr Hyde Park, 6.30pm

Friday 16 May

All-Ireland U20FC semi-final
Louth v Mayo, Glennon Bros Pearse Park, 7pm

Munster MHC final
Cork v Waterford or Clare, TBC, 7pm

Saturday 17 May

All-Ireland SFC Round 1
Galway v Dublin, Pearse Stadium, 5pm – GAA+
Kerry v Roscommon, Fitzgerald Stadium, 2.30pm – GAA+

Leinster SHC Round 4
Wexford v Offaly, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 5pm
Galway v Antrim, Pearse Stadium Galway, 1.30pm – GAA+

Tailteann Cup Round 2
Wicklow v Laois, Aughrim, 6pm
Antrim v Limerick, Corrigan Park, 4.30pm
Tipperary v Kildare, Clonmel, 4pm
Waterford v Offaly, Walsh Park, 1.30pm

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4
Westmeath v Carlow, TEG Cusack Park, 3pm
Down v Kerry, Ballycran, 2pm

Christy Ring Cup Round 5
Derry v Wicklow, Celtic Park, 1.30pm
London v Tyrone, Ruislip, 1.30pm
Meath v Donegal, Trim, 1.30pm

Nickey Rackard Cup Round 5
Fermanagh v Mayo, Brewster Park, 2pm
Louth v Roscommon, Dowdallshill, 2pm
Sligo v Armagh, Tubbercurry, 2pm

Lory Meagher Cup Round 5
Cavan v Leitrim, Kingspan Breffni, 2pm
Monaghan v Longford, Inniskeen, 2pm
Warwickshire v Lancashire, Birmingham, 2pm

Leinster MHC semi-finals
Kilkenny v Westmeath or Dublin, TBC, TBC
Galway v Laois or Wexford, TBC, TBC

Ulster MFC semi-finals
Tyrone v TBC, TBC, TBC
Donegal v TBC, TBC, TBC

Sunday 18 May

All-Ireland SFC Round 1
Mayo v Cavan, MacHale Park, 2.30pm
Clare v Down, Cusack Park, 2pm

Leinster SHC Round 4
Kilkenny v Dublin, UPMC Nowlan Park 3.00pm

Munster SHC round 4
Limerick v Cork, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm – RTE
Tipperary v Waterford, FBD Semple Stadium Thurles, 2pm – RTE

Tailteann Cup Round 2
Leitrim v Sligo, Carrick-on-Shannon, 1.30pm – GAA+
London v Westmeath, Ruislip, 2pm
Carlow v Wexford, Netwatch Cullen Park, 2.30pm
Longford v Fermanagh, Glennon Brothers Pearse Park, 3pm

Joe McDonagh Cup Round 4
Laois v Kildare, O’Moore Park, 3pm

Friday 23 May

Munster MFC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 7:30pm

Sunday 25 May

All-Ireland SFC Round 1

Leinster SHC Round 5
Wexford v Kilkenny, Chadwicks Wexford Park, 2.00pm
Dublin v Galway, Parnell Park, 2.00pm
Offaly v Antrim, Glenisk O’Connor Park, 2.00pm

Munster SHC round 5
Limerick v Clare, TUS Gaelic Grounds Limerick, 4pm
Cork v Waterford, Supervalu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 4pm

Saturday 7 June

Munster SHC final
TBC v TBC, TBC, 6pm

Sunday 8 June

Leinster SHC final
TBC v TBC, Croke Park, 4.00pm

GAA Rounders: Full Weekend Fixtures Preview

*Rounders Championship Previews & Fixtures – Sunday, 11th May 2025*

The second weekend of the 2025 GAA Rounders Championship — and the opening round of the senior championships — brings a packed slate of high-stakes fixtures across the country. With promotion hopefuls, former finalists, and early-season form all colliding, Sunday could prove pivotal. And for most teams in action, it’s only week one.

All eyes will be on heavy-hitters like Limekiln vs Breaffy in both the Senior Men’s and Mixed grades, as the two All-Ireland finalists renew their rivalry. Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn promises to be a crucial clash across three codes, with last year’s tight margins fresh in the memory. Elsewhere, newcomers Kilmeena face a baptism of fire away to The Heath in Senior Mixed, while the all-Galway Intermediate Mixed derby between Galway City Rapparees and Athenry could be a historic first.

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INTERMEDIATE LADIES

Kilmeena vs St Clare’s
Venue: Heath
Time: 1.30pm
Kilmeena were promoted to Intermediate Ladies for 2025, but started with a disappointing 9–10 defeat to Michael Glaveys. A second loss would seriously dent their semi-final hopes. St Clare’s, losing semi-finalists in 2024, are considered one of the early favourites — and will expect to take care of business here.

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INTERMEDIATE MEN

Kilmeena vs St Clare’s
Venue: The Heath
Time: 11:30am
They met in 2024’s Intermediate Men’s Championship — where Kilmeena emerged 11–6 winners. With St Clare’s coming off a 2024 semi-final appearance, this game could tilt the balance of the group for either side. All-Star Tommy Hoban will need to be in on top form for the Mayo side if they are to start the season off with a win.

Galway City Rapparees vs Dublin Metropolitans
Venue: Galway
Time: 1.30pm
The Rapparees, 2023 finalists, endured a miserable 2024 and are desperate to bounce back. Dublin Mets, promoted as Junior Men’s champions, made a major statement with a last-gasp win away to Emo last time out. With Ryan Dennis and Jack Cheyne set to battle it out on the mound, this is one of the most exciting pitching duels at intermediate level of the weekend — and potentially a decider for a semi-final spot down the line.

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INTERMEDIATE MIXED

Galway City Rapparees vs Athenry
Venue: Galway
Time: 3.15pm
The first all-Galway Rounders Championship clash in the history of rounders, and with local pride on the line, it’s shaping up to be a huge day for both clubs.

Galway City Rapparees were one of only a couple of unbeaten teams across all grades last season. They capped off a perfect 2024 campaign by winning the Junior Mixed final and earning promotion — but despite that, they enter 2025 as underdogs in a fiercely competitive Intermediate division. With momentum on their side, they’ll be hoping to extend their winning streak and make an early statement.

Athenry, meanwhile, had two wins last season and know they’ll need to be sharper if they want to push for a semi-final place this year. They’ll be wary of a fired-up Rapparees squad with a point to prove and home support behind them. Expect a passionate and tight encounter in what could become one of the league’s newest rivalries.

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SENIOR LADIES

Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn
Venue: Erne
Time: 11:30am
Two of last year’s top contenders collide in what could be an early decider for a semi-final place.

Cuchulainn looked destined for the 2024 final before a late-on fightback from Breaffy to snatch victory. Erne Eagles also bowed out at the semi-final stage — but it was this exact fixture where they prevailed in a pulsating 24–21 shootout. That game was one of the matches of the season and both sides will be desperate to lay down a marker early in 2025.

With the strength of this year’s Senior Ladies division, neither team can afford to lose ground. The winner here could already have one foot in the knockout stages.

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SENIOR MEN

Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn
Venue: Erne
Time: 2:30
Erne Eagles are the hot favourites to retain their Senior Men’s crown and begin their 2025 campaign at home to Cuchulainn — a side they comfortably defeated 22–5 last season.

While Cuchulainn did secure two wins in 2024 and have their sights set on a top-four finish, this fixture represents a huge step up. It’s a valuable early test of how much they’ve progressed, but they’ll need to be at their very best — and then some — to cause an upset here. Anything other than an Erne win would send shockwaves through the championship.

Carrickmacross Emmets vs Glynn Barntown
Venue: Carrickmacross
Time:
The rivalry continues as Glynn Barntown return to face a Carrickmacross Emmets side that handed them a humbling 20–2 defeat in 2024. Barntown will be out for blood this time around, and there’s every chance this could be a far tighter contest than last year’s one-sided affair.

Carrickmacross had a mixed league campaign but really put it up to Erne Eagles in the semi-final. They will be hoping for victory — but don’t be shocked if we see a much tighter match this season.

Limekiln vs Breaffy
Venue: Limekiln
Time: 2pm
This is a repeat of the 2024 semi-final, which Breaffy won before losing the final — and it’s another chance for Breaffy to get one over on Limekiln. Their league clash last season finished 13–12, and expect this one to be just as close, with a draw not being ruled out.

Both clubs are stacked with All-Star talent, and this should be a physical, high-skill contest.

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SENIOR MIXED

Erne Eagles vs Cuchulainn
Venue: Erne
Time: 1pm
This game in 2024 decided Cuchulainn’s fate of not making the semi-finals. They narrowly lost 5–7. Last season’s semi-finalist Erne Eagles will be looking to go at least one better — but don’t be surprised if this is as close as 2024. Cuchulainn have the tools to compete but must be near-perfect to pull off a result.

Carrickmacross Emmets vs Glynn Barntown
Venue: Carrickmacross
Time: TBC
Glynn Barntown have added a few players which should move them to favourites. Carrick easily beat them in 2024 (23–7)

If Glynn can come away with a victory here, every team in the division will be afraid of them. But if Carrick win, it should set them up for at least a semi-final place in 2025. It will confirm the readiness of both sides for the top four places.

Limekiln vs Breaffy
Venue: Limekiln
Time: 12.30pm
Another rematch of the 2024 final — and another chance for Limekiln to finally get one over on Breaffy. Both clubs are stacked with All-Star talent, and this should be a physical, high-skill contest.

If you like top-class bowling, Michelle Hopkins vs Chris Hughes in this one will be epic. Home advantage might swing it Limekiln’s way, but Breaffy won’t be in any mood to start off their title defence with a loss to their biggest rival in the division.

The Heath vs Kilmeena
Venue: The Heath
Time: 3pm
Kilmeena’s promotion to Senior Mixed is a major milestone — but their debut match is a tough one. They are back-to-back champions in the Junior and Intermediate grades and will be the Wrexham of Rounders if they can win three in a row.

The Heath are title contenders, having taken a year out in 2024 after a tough championship in 2023 which ended in All-Ireland victory. A close game is possible, but the hosts are clear favourites to show they are back with a bang in the Senior Mixed Championship.

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

Expect no quarter asked and no quarter given as Galway and Kerry do battle again on Sunday. Photo credit: Shane Tighe

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🏐 Saturday, 14 June

All-Ireland SFC Round 3

  • Armagh v Galway – Kingspan Breffni, 6.30pm – GAA+
  • Dublin v Derry – Páirc Esler, 6.30pm – GAA+
  • Roscommon v Cork – Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 4.15pm – GAA+
  • Kerry v Meath – Glenisk O’Connor Park, 4.15pm

All-Ireland SHC Preliminary Quarter-Finals

  • Kildare v Dublin – Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 4pm
  • Laois v Tipperary – Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 1.45pm – GAA+

Tailteann Cup Quarter-Finals

  • Kildare v Offaly – Cedral St Conleth’s Park, 6.30pm
  • Fermanagh v Sligo – Brewster Park, 5pm

All-Ireland JFC Quarter-Final

  • New York v US GAA – Gaelic Park, 10pm (5pm NY time)

Ladies All-Ireland SFC

  • Cork v Kerry – SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3pm – TG4
  • Donegal v Galway – Lifford, 2pm – TG4 YouTube
  • Dublin v Leitrim – Parnell Park, 2pm – TG4 YouTube
  • Kildare v Meath – Hawkfield CoE, 12.45pm – TG4

All-Ireland MHC Semi-Final

  • Waterford v Kilkenny – Chadwicks Wexford Park, 7.35pm – TG4

🏐 Sunday, 15 June

All-Ireland SFC Round 3

  • Tyrone v Cavan – Brewster Park, 4pm
  • Donegal v Mayo – Dr Hyde Park, 4pm – RTÉ
  • Monaghan v Down – BOX-It Athletic Grounds, 2pm – RTÉ
  • Louth v Clare – Laois Hire O’Moore Park, 2pm

Tailteann Cup Quarter-Finals

  • Limerick v Wexford – TUS Gaelic Grounds, 3.45pm – GAA+
  • Wicklow v Westmeath – Aughrim, 1.15pm – GAA+

All-Ireland MHC Semi-Final

  • Cork v Clare – FBD Semple Stadium, 1pm – TG4

📅 Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 June

All-Ireland SFC Preliminary Quarter-Finals

Fixtures TBC

Tailteann Cup Semi-Finals

Fixtures TBC

All-Ireland SHC Quarter-Finals

  • Galway v Tipperary OR Laois – Venue & Time TBC
  • Limerick v Dublin OR Kildare – Venue & Time TBC

All-Ireland MFC Semi-Finals

  • Tyrone v Roscommon – Venue & Time TBC
  • Kerry v Mayo – Venue & Time TBC

📅 Saturday 28 June

All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals

Fixtures TBC

All-Ireland MHC Final

Cork OR Clare v Kilkenny OR Waterford – Venue & Time TBC

📅 Sunday 29 June

All-Ireland SFC Quarter-Finals

Fixtures TBC

📅 Saturday 5 July

All-Ireland SHC Semi-Final

Cork v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

All-Ireland MFC Final

Tyrone OR Roscommon v Kerry OR Mayo – Venue & Time TBC

📅 Sunday 6 July

All-Ireland SHC Semi-Final

Kilkenny v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

📅 Saturday 12 July

All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

Tailteann Cup Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

📅 Sunday 13 July

All-Ireland SFC Semi-Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

All-Ireland JFC Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, Time TBC

📅 Sunday 20 July

All-Ireland SHC Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, 3.30pm

📅 Sunday 27 July

All-Ireland SFC Final

TBC v TBC – Croke Park, 3.30pm

Los Angeles wins Coolmore Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes on seasonal return

Los Angeles won the Group 2 Coolmore Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh on Monday. Credit: Breandán Ó hUallacháin.

Los Angeles (10/11 favourite) won the Group 2 Coolmore Stud City Of Troy Irish EBF Mooresbridge Stakes at The Curragh this afternoon.

Last season’s Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby winner was making his 2025 return to the track under Ryan Moore.

Running over one mile and two furlongs, the Aidan O’Brien-trained four-year-old son of Camelot held off the late challenge of the 2024 Mooresbridge Stakes winner White Birch.

The runner-up was returning to the track for the first time since beating Auguste Rodin here last May.

Officer wins Tetrarch Stakes

The Coolmore Stud Henry Longfellow Irish EBF Tetrarch Stakes went to Officer, trained by Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle.

By Dubawi out of Hydrangea, the Ryan Moore-ridden colt was a previous seven furlong winner on good ground. He had finished third to Big Gossey on his most recent visit to The Curragh in March.

Wins for O’Brien brothers

O’Brien’s sons, Joseph and Donnacha, both visited the winner’s enclosure this afternoon.

The Group 3 Coolmore Stud Auguste Rodin Irish EBF Athasi Stakes was won by Atsila (11/1) for Gavin Ryan and Donnacha O’Brien.

Al Shaqab’s Andab (8/1) took the Irish EBF Median Sires Series Maiden for Joseph O’Brien and Dylan Browne McMonagle.

First Stakes win for Tally Ho’s Starman

Lady Iman (4/7 favourite) claimed the Holden Plant Hire First Flier Stakes in impressive fashion for Colin Keane, Ger Lyons and the O’Callaghans of Tally Ho Stud. This was a first Stakes winner for Tally Ho Stud’s sire Starman.

The Coolmore partners-owned debutant True Love, a full-sister to Truly Enchanting, was runner-up, one and a quarter lengths behind the winner.

Murkala (7/2 joint-favourite) took the Keadeen Hotel Irish EBF (Fillies) Handicap for trainer Johnny Murtagh. In the colours of the late H H Aga Khan, three year-old filly, ridden by Rory Mulligan, was a one length winner over the Aidan O’Brien-trained Sweet Chariot.

Jockey Wayne Hassett and trainer Pat Murphy teamed up for a winner with Free Solo (10/1) in the P G Duffy & Sons Citroen Apprentice Handicap.

The concluding The Treacy Group Supporting Newbridge Parishes Day Handicap went to 50/1 chance Prime Sign, in the hands of Billy Lee, for conditioner Andy Oliver.

 

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