Month: August 2017

JP McManus raiders dominate the betting for the Galway Hurdle

By Luke Liddy / August 3, 2017 /

Today’s feature at the Galway Summer Festival shows six runners in the silks of Limerick owner JP McManus. Second favourite Tigris River is seen to have the best chance with…

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Watch – Munster reach half way point in pre-season

By Luke Liddy / August 3, 2017 /

Munster are at the half-way point in their preparations for the upcoming 2017-18 season, and as internationals return, the focus begins to shift at the High Performance Centre. After a…

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Mixed reaction as New Balance unveil new Irish soccer jersey

By Jack Neville / August 2, 2017 /

After 23 years, it was announced earlier this year that Umbro would not be the official kit supplier to the Republic of Ireland national soccer team. It was revealed that…

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Lidl highlight issues around female participation in sport

By Raffaele Rocca / August 2, 2017 /

Lidl release video highlighting issues around female participation in sport. Supermarket Lidl wanted to dig a little deeper into the need for serious support and chatted to women all over Ireland…

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USA women’s team set up base in UL ahead of Rugby World Cup

By admin / August 2, 2017 /

Sporting Limerick caught the USA Women’s Rugby team in action at University of Limerick yesterday as the finalise preparations for the upcoming World Cup. The USA open their campaign against…

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Ogbene – “We have to stay positive. We have to move on – it’s how you react

By Raffaele Rocca / August 2, 2017 /

Speaking to Limerick FC, winger Chiedozie Ogbene is looking ahead to Friday’s trip to Oriel Park. In what has been a tumultuous few weeks for the club, Limerick FC’s Chiedozie…

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Referee with the black card

Is it time to do away with the black card?

By Luke Liddy / August 1, 2017 /

The black card was introduced by the GAA to deter cynical play but is it being correctly implemented? There were none handed out in either of the All Ireland quarter-finals…

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Tributes paid to Dr PJ Smyth formerly of UL’s PESS Department

By Diarmaid Scannell / August 1, 2017 /

Tributes have been paid across social media and beyond for Dr PJ Smyth former head of the Department of Physical Education & Sports Science at the University of Limerick. The former…

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UL Vikings suffer semi-final heartbreak in Antrim

By Luke Liddy / August 1, 2017 /

The UL Vikings lost out by a point to the Carrickfergus Knights in Antrim on Sunday. UL were forced to make the long trip up north, and it was possibly…

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WATCH: The Pro14 format explained in under three minutes

By Raffaele Rocca / August 1, 2017 /

So today it was finally confirmed that the Pro12 has become the Pro14. Two new teams, 2 new conferences, 152 games, welcome Cheetahs Rugby and Southern Kings for what should…

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