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GAA - Conor McKeon: From glitzy events to a virtual meeting, what gives with downplayed Allianz leagues' launch in 2026? ​Uneasy week in GAA-land. On Thursday, amid the rumble of reports about the nature of a protest from at least one inter-county squad, Allianz staged its launch for this year's leagues that they sponsor.

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Gaelic Football -- Ger Brennan names first competitive Dublin team with Comerford back as goalkeeper and debutantes at the back

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Golf -- Seamus Power rallies late in American Express as Scheffler ominously starts new season with nine-under 63

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Hurling -- 'I don't think I was mentally ready' – Hurler James Madden on the long road from his 2016 Dublin debut

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Rugby -- 'We've been dreaming about this since we were kids' – Cian Prendergast hoping for another battle with younger brother Sam

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Gaelic Football -- Division 1 NFL preview: Who actually wants to win the league? It might just suit Dublin or Mayo

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Cycling - exclusive - | 'I was so quick to see the specialist, it was reassuring' – Sam Bennett reveals heart scare and the surgery he needed

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GAA -- Old friends are best – five top storylines from opening round of the National Leagues

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League of Ireland -- 'We are probably losing €1m from illegal streaming' – League of Ireland director outlines impact of dodgy boxes on clubs

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Soccer -- Reo Hatate turns from hero to villain as ten-man Celtic give up two-goal lead to draw with Bologna in Europa League

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Soccer -- Fifa president Gianni Infantino aims dig at British football fans in speech to world leaders

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Rugby -- St Andrew's set up Fr Godfrey Cup final clash with Wesley after narrow win over Castleknock

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Soccer -- Jadon Sancho on target as injury-hit Aston Villa guarantee Europa League top-eight finish with win over Fenerbahce

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Premier League -- 'I will carry Manchester United with me my entire life' – Casemiro announces summer departure from Old Trafford

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Soccer -- Forest hit with sucker punch after missed penalty as hopes of qualifying automatically hit in Braga defeat

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United Rugby Championship -- 'A sight to behold' – Clayton McMillan backs Edwin Edogbo for Ireland as brother Seán gets Munster chance

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Ulster Rugby -- 'There is a clear vision in place' – Ulster confirm senior coaching staff have agreed new two-year deals

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Premier League -- 'That was very disrespectful' – Virgil van Dijk expresses his view on questioning of Arne Slot over Liverpool job

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Indo Sport podcast: National Football League preview | Inevitable Kerry | The Ger Brennan Era | Tasty Division 2

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Indo Sport podcast: The Football Show | Parrott soars | No pep in Pep's step | Slot bemoans pesky low blocks

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Indo Sport podcast: Six Nations squad announcement | French omissions | Connacht's new home and Munster's misery

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Indo GAA podcast: Hurling league preview | Will Cork tear up the script? | Plus Ballygunner fire again

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The Left Wing: Munster relegated, Leinster's underrated day and who makes the Six Nations squad?

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France star to miss Six Nations opener against Ireland due to wife's fertility treatment

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Leinster moved from favoured Saturday slot for Champions Cup tie on Easter Sunday

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Munster v Dragons: TV time, team news and all you need to know as Seán Edogbo makes debut

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'I think it's one in a million' – Dublin footballer Niamh Crowley on overcoming rare disease and learning how to speak again

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'I would love to end my career here in Ireland' – Katie Taylor reiterates dream of Croke Park farewell fight

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Carla Ward chooses former League of Ireland boss as Irish assistant ahead of World Cup bid

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'I am speechless': Naomi Osaka makes statement with Australian Open walk-on outfit

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Ireland rugby star Aoife Wafer: 'It's a game I don't think I'll ever be over. Maybe if you ask me in 10 years. But, right now, it still hurts'

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Denise O'Sullivan strikes early after Liverpool switch as Katie McCabe's time at Arsenal could be coming to an end

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'Significant' academy hires will be lasting legacy of 2026 League of Ireland season

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Miguel Delaney: How Marc Guehi plotted his route to top as Manchester City hope he can revive their season

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Richard Jolly: Newcastle's plight shows the charms and the challenges of new Champions League format

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Evan Ferguson plays full game on return from injury as Roma beat Stuttgart in Europa League

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Former Shels striker Jack Moylan dubbed 'magic man' after Irishman's brace secures Lincoln win

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'Trusty and Scales have been really, really great for me' – Martin O'Neill hails Ireland defender after Bologna draw

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Gaelic Football -- 'I call it that Davy Fitz energy. You have to have it and if you can save a bit of it by not mouthing at referees you're all right'

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