Vincent Whelan

HEIMIR Hallgrimsson needs to adapt his tactics in order to ensure Evan Ferguson isn’t ‘feeding off crumbs’ in future Ireland games. That’s the view of John Aldridge who spok…

THE BBC irritated Republic of Ireland fans with an innocent if sloppy error regarding Caoimhin Kelleher’s nationality. The British broadcasting giant featured the Cork native in its transfer …

JAMES McClean has welcomed the ‘common sense’ EFL measure designed to protect him from fan abuse – while insisting ‘I didn’t ask for it’. The Ireland legend is s…

EDDIE Hearn surprisingly apologised for his reaction to Katie Taylor’s hand being raised – with Claressa Shields among those left wondering why he did so. The Matchroom chief gave it so…

SAM Prendergast has been given the nod by Andy Farrell to steer Ireland from the start against Fiji. Saturday’s test comes only a week after he earned his first cap during the 22-19 win over …

THE Premier League kicks back into gear this weekend following the last international break of 2024. Amongst Saturday’s fixtures is Arsenal’s home game against high-flying Nottingham Fo…

THERE was a beautiful moment pre-match as Fiji’s players bowed and knelt in a show of respect towards President Michael D. Higgins. Virgin Media pundit Matt Williams noted as the scene was un…

REFEREE Hollie Davidson was barrelled over in the lead-up to Bundee Aki’s try vs Fiji – but was able to see the funny side of it. As play got ragged and the Fijian defence drifted acros…

FIJI head coach Mick Byrne didn’t pull any punches with his assessment of how lucky he felt Sam Prendergast was not to see his yellow card upgraded to a red. The 21-year-old eventually got to…

SHARLENE Mawdsley felt ‘absolutely honoured’ as she was named Tipperary person of the year. The 26-year-old won the gong on the back of her exploits at the European Championships as wel…