FAI are playing the long gameGetting rid of John Delaney will not solve the problems in Irish football, but investment in facilities and encouraging a European model of support for clubs could make a big difference, writes Rob Hartnett
PRO14 growing into a real rugby playerThis season has seen a ramping up of revenue coming into the clubs through increased commercial revenue and a significant uplift in the value of broadcast rights
Hurling creates a new legendAfter a thrilling summer season, and a surge in viewership, this is the sport to watch for sponsors
Silver lining: how Irish hockey can capitalise on the World CupIreland’s unprecedented silver medal in London presents the sport with an opportunity to win over decision makers and sponsors
Sponsors are basking in the warm glow of the ‘cool Olympics’NBC, the biggest Olympic broadcaster of them all, announced that it had set a new record in advertising revenue for a Winter Games and was already through $900 million in booked spend
Time for Katie to cash inIn a recent survey of Irish sports fans, Katie Taylor emerged as still the most popular sports star we have
Learning from the blow of a third-place finishWe are a small nation - and big sport is getting bigger all the time
The final countdownOn Tuesday, World Rugby’s technical assessors will make their recommendation on whether France, Ireland or South Africa is the best country to host the 2023 Rugby World Cup.
Tales of sporting glory and why we love themSport is a universal language, providing a single point around which we can gather
Pitching to the worldThere have been blows to the French bid, but the biggest danger to Ireland's bid for the 2023 Rugby World Cup could come from South Africa, writes Rob Harnett
The Boys in Blue account is firmly in the blackNo other county can match Dublin’s sponsorship earnings, but that doesn’t mean they can’t stand up to them on the field of play
The reign of subscription TV companies is coming to an endThe nature of sports broadcasting changes with every passing season and the pace of that change is accelerating
Getting down to business with the Guinness PRO14The Guinness PRO14 is the latest branding for rugby fans to get their heads around ahead of the opening rounds on September 1, writes Rob Hartnett
Ireland leads the way in the arena of ParalympicsThe 2018 European Para Swimming Championships will take place at the National Aquatic Centre, proving that Ireland can host sporting events at the highest levels
Irish cricket is a hit on world stageFollowing ten years of solid work to meet the International Cricket Council’s exacting standards, Ireland is now a full member of the prestigious club
Eagles have nothing on this true PhoenixAs the Irish Open finishes in Portstewart today, the tournament has become one of the true highlights of European golf
It’s all kicking off for Women’s Rugby World CupWhile camaraderie is strong, competition for places is fierce ahead of next month’s Women’s Rugby World Cup
Retailers keep an eye on the ballSports sponsorship is proving a good long-term strategy for grocery chains
Referee stuck in the middleThe job of reforming Irish sport in the wake of a run of embarrassments has demanded a tough line from administrators, and even the minister
A rising tide for rowingWith charismatic competitors, gender balance and the backing of big business, rowing could be a worthy and rewarding contender to boxing for fans and sponsors