What law change would you introduce in rugby to make the game more entertaining? One idea: eliminate conversions for tries scored within 5 metres of the posts. Automatically awarding the extra points in these cases would speed up the game and keep the momentum flowing.

Penalty try ruins a good headline “Flaky Portugal concede 99”

Some good stuff from Stuart Lancaster. Expect a fresh-looking Connacht team and a few shocks with big names possibly sidelined. He’s clearly out to build his own squad. Wouldn’t rule out a Leinster loanee or two before the season kicks off. Who’s on the wish list??

Brilliant insight into Connacht’s session with new backs coach Rob Seib. The detail, the energy — exactly what fans want to see. More of this, please Connacht Rugby. The player-fan disconnect has been obvious. Content like this bridges the gap. x.com/connachtrugby/…

Weekend match previews. All eyes turn to Athlone, Tymon Park, and Mullah Oran this Sunday as the Rounders Championship edges closer to the knockout stages. gaarounders.ie/crunch-time-ke… Munster GAA / Comhairle na Mumhan Connacht GAA Leinster GAA Ulster GAA Mayo GAA Galway GAA Official Official Cavan GAA

🏆 ALL-IRELAND QUARTER-FINALS – THIS SUNDAY! 📅 Sunday, 27th July 2025 📍 Clonguish GAA 🎯 Junior Ladies & Junior Mixed Championships Munster GAA / Comhairle na Mumhan Connacht GAA Leinster GAA Ulster GAA Galway GAA Official Limerick GAA Official Cavan GAA @monaghangaa Dublin GAA Roscommon GAA Mayo GAA

As the GAA Rounders season nears its climax, 34 of the 36 All-Ireland semi-final places have now been secured across the Senior, Intermediate, and Junior Championships. Galway GAA Official Mayo GAA Official Cavan GAA @monaghangaa Wexford GAA Munster GAA / Comhairle na Mumhan gaarounders.ie/34-of-36-all-i…

Good to see Connacht’s new full-back and kicking option, Sam Gilbert, scoring tries in NPC — but it could indicate he won’t be playing in the URC until November or December. There isn’t exactly a huge amount of full back options in the squad. Maybe Shane Jennings?

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Thanks to Galway Bay FM Sport and Galway Advertiser for their coverage on this weekend All-Ireland semi-finals in Galway. galwaybayfm.ie/sports/galway-… advertiser.ie/galway/article… Galway GAA Official Paul Bellew John Mulligan Connacht GAA GAA Rounders

The excitement is really building ahead of Saturdays All-Ireland semi-finals in Galway, thanks to all the media attention. Fantastic half a page on Connacht/CityTribune and superb article on Sport for Business Galway GAA Official Paul Bellew GAA Rounders Connacht GAA Dave O'Connell

Interesting to see the provinces depending a lot more on the academy, here is a rough list of in and out. Munster and Ulster have added lots, Connacht would look a lot weaker on paper, but obviously new coaching might give a bump. Players IN (Pro) •Sam Crean – Prop, 25, from

Thanks Galway GAA chairperson Paul Bellew and deputy major Cllr. Alan Cheevers Fianna Fáil for coming down to watch the All-Ireland semi-finals on Saturday Galway GAA Official GAA Rounders Connacht GAA

Roscommon manager race: Rochford v Dolan – odds, experience & local ties sportsnewsireland.com/gaa/roscommon-… via @SportsNewsIre

The 2025 GAA Rounders Intermediate Championships come to the boil this Sunday, August 17, as six semi-finals take centre stage in Dunganny. #GAABelong

The new season’s creeping up, but the hype’s been flat so far — so let’s spark a bit of debate 🔥 Name two players from each province you think could have huge seasons 👇 Connacht •Shayne Bolton – Could be a Six Nations starter •Cathal Forde – Aiming for a November squad

Friday Dublin Club Hurling •Naomh Barrog 4-10 2-08 Croabh Chiarain – 18:45 • Kerry Club Football • Na Gaeil 1-06 0-08 Austin Stacks – 19:00 Antrim Club Football • Ahoghill 0-02 1-02 St Brigids – 19:00 • St Paul’s 1-02 0-09 Aghagallon – 19:00 Irishscores.com

Reports suggest the URC/WRU may cut Welsh teams from four to two, with new clubs in Boston and New York to boost interest ahead of the 2031 World Cup. That would leave fans with maybe two realistic away trips a season—beyond Italy, South Africa or the USA. It’s money over

All-Ireland Senior GAA Rounders – Semi-Final Previews Men’s Erne Eagles Official Cavan GAA v Breaffy Mayo GAA Carrickmacross Emmets @monaghangaa v Glynn Barntown Wexford GAA Ladies Beaffy v Cuchulainn Carlow GAA Glynn Barntown v Erne Eagles gaarounders.ie/all-ireland-se…

.GAA Rounders have announced a landmark partnership with Spórt TG4 to provide live coverage of the Senior All-Ireland Finals from the GAA National Games Development Centre, Abbotstown, on Saturday, 6th September. #GAABelong