The Nationalist - National Sport Feed

Perfect Ten for O'Brien

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 14:30:02 GMT

Gale Force Ten provided Aidan and Joseph O'Brien with their third winner of this year's Royal Ascot when battling back to beat Montiridge in the Jersey Stakes.

O'Brien flies Flag at Leopardstown

Wed, 19 Jun 2013 13:43:36 GMT

Flying The Flag drops back to Listed level from Classic class as he tackles Thursday's Glencairn Stakes at Leopardstown.

Defeat 'hurts like hell' - Parling

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 22:01:40 GMT

British and Irish Lions lock Geoff Parling admitted the first tour defeat Down Under "hurts like hell" after Warren Gatland's side were edged out by the Brumbies at Canberra Stadium.

Dawn delivers in thriller

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:53:12 GMT

Dawn Approach got his career back on track with victory in a thrilling finish to the St James's Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot.

O'Brien sounds War cry

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 14:24:29 GMT

Declaration Of War swept to victory for the Aidan O'Brien team in the opening Queen Anne Stakes at Royal Ascot.

Vunipola looks poised for Test spot

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:52 GMT

Mako Vunipola looks set to complete a remarkable eight-month rise from international rookie to British and Irish Lions Test prop next week.

Kelly hits back at detractors

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:51 GMT

Sean Kelly has hit out at Pat McQuaid's critics as the Irish cycling chief prepares for a crucial vote that could determine whether he stays on as UCI president.

Soprano primed to hit right notes

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:50 GMT

Paul Deegan believes star mare Midnight Soprano could take her game to another level this season ahead of her return to action in the Cork Racecourse Mallow Noblesse Stakes.

Gatland proud of Lions after win

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:48 GMT

Warren Gatland saluted his players for their "absolutely fantastic" discipline after the British and Lions warmed up for next week's first Test showdown against Australia with another crushing win.

Kiss pays tribute to McFadden

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:47 GMT

Ireland interim coach Les Kiss paid tribute to hat-trick hero Fergus McFadden after his crucial role in the tourists' 40-14 win over Canada in Toronto.

McIlroy frustrated with final round

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:46 GMT

Rory McIlroy admitted frustration had got the better of him as he damaged one of his clubs in the final round of the US Open at Merion.

O'Connell: Competition is strong

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:12:44 GMT

Paul O'Connell believes there is "savage competition" for places in the British and Irish Lions squad as the countdown continues towards next Saturday's first Test against Australia.

Tourists on top at Stormont

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:10:21 GMT

Australia A ended the third day of their tour match against Ireland in the ascendancy after a dramatic day featuring three declarations and two centuries.

Irish pair take lead

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:04:12 GMT

Ireland's Ryan Seaton and Matthew McGovern mastered the blustery conditions in Weymouth to move into pole position in the 49er category at the Sail for Gold Regatta.

Friends reveal course thoughts

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:15:17 GMT

Graeme McDowell and Rory McIlroy are back to being the best of friends, but also back to hoping for two different types of US Open at Merion.

Cecil 'excelled' with Frankel

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 14:42:45 GMT

Frankel's jockey Tom Queally has paid a personal tribute to Sir Henry Cecil after the death of the Newmarket trainer at the age of 70.

Lions ease to victory

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 11:38:09 GMT

The British and Irish Lions romped to a predictably emphatic 64-0 success against a Combined Country XV as they ran in 10 tries at Hunter Stadium.

Mossey in hat for July return

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 10:02:10 GMT

Mossey Joe could go for a big prize next month if he recovers from his successful exertions at Stratford.

Trap wants to reign against Spain

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:44:49 GMT

Giovanni Trapattoni will renew acquaintances with Spain on Wednesday wishing he could start the Euro 2012 finals all over again.

Robbie Keane on management

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 21:29:22 GMT

Robbie Keane has his sights set on a career in management - but not just yet.