Sport Archives – The College View

An impressive end to Qualifying leaves the FAI with much to ponder

November 24, 2021

The curtain closes on another unsuccessful qualifying campaign as the boys in green finish third, eight points adrift of a playoff spot. Despite the disappointment, there’s reason for optimism after a positive week for Stephen

Paddy Christie: “There’ll always be snipers at the bottom of the mountain trying to shoot up at you all the time”.

November 10, 2021

Throughout the past decade, Dublin have effectively voided the Leinster Championship of any real competition, and enjoyed unprecedented consecutive ownership of the Sam Maguire, only broken this year by the tightest of margins. This is

Ireland Women make impressive start to World Cup Qualifiers

November 10, 2021

Ireland have made an impressive start on their journey through the qualifiers to what will hopefully culminate in a place at the 2023 Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand. Looking to create history

Can Simon Zebo’s inclusion elevate Ireland?

November 10, 2021

Irish rugby welcomes back folk hero Simon Zebo for the upcoming Autumn internationals after his foray in France with Racing 92. Playing under the illuminated roof of the Paris La Défense Arena seems to have

Sport Ireland granted €65 million boost in funding – is the distribution fair?

November 10, 2021

On October 6th, Minister of State for Sport Jack Chambers announced that additional funding of up to €65 million would be available to the sport sector this year. This boost in funds is in addition to

Large number of past and present DCU stars nominated for LGFA and Camogie awards!

October 27, 2021

A large number of past and present DCU students have been nominated for end of season awards in Ladies Football and Camogie.

NFL Season 2021/22 – Three things to know after 6 weeks of Football

October 27, 2021

The NFL season has gotten off to a flying start, and after 6 weekends of action, both conferences are starting to take shape, as teams gear towards Superbowl LVI next February. Here’s three things you

O’Connor: “The Demands On The Inter-county Player Are Horrendous Compared To What It Was 20 Years Ago”

October 27, 2021

Cillian Boggan recounts his chat with ex Wexford hurler and All- Ireland winner, George O’Connor about the demands “horrendous” demands of intercounty hurlers while also touching on the current state of Wexford hurling and their future.

The United Rugby Championship has arrived!

October 27, 2021

A quick glance of the URC, what it is and how its going so far for the Irish Provinces in the opening weeks.

DCU Women’s Rugby victorious in first match of the season

October 21, 2021

The College View’s Jessica Woodlock interviews DCU Ladies Rugby Club players, Aoife Guinan and Louise McCleery on their first game of the 2021/22 season as well as their aims for the rest of the season.

Same problems haunt Ole as pressure mounts

October 13, 2021

Are Manchester United on the brink of returning to the glory days under Ole or is a very talented squad being wasted by the Norweigan?

Russell and McElhinney crowned IUAA XC Champions!

October 13, 2021

Christine Russell and Darragh McElhinney were convincing winners of the Irish University Athletics Associations’s Cross Country Championships held in DCU recently.

English clubs capitalize on downfall of European elite

September 29, 2021

After a chaotic couple of months in the Transfer Window the question has to be asked; why did all the big players transfer this summer?

Unconventional hurling summer in Wexford paves the way for new post-pandemic normality

September 29, 2021

Darragh Egan was recently appointed as Wexford Senior Hurling manager succeeding Davy Fitzgerald. Does he have what it takes to take the Slaneysiders back to the top?

Shane Lowry: Rookie by name, not by nature

September 29, 2021

Shane Lowry makes his Ryder Cup debut this weekend. He is about to prove that he is a tournament rookie by name only.

Kenny’s Ireland; a team in rapid decline

September 29, 2021

Something needs to change for Ireland after another disappointing International break which leaves Stephen Kenny’s tenure as manager hanging in the balance.

Hyland makes Olympic history for Ireland.

September 29, 2021

DCU Alumni and coach Brendan Hyland helps make Olympic history for Ireland in the 4×200 meter relay event and its no surprise given his reputation for excellence.

Four DCU AC Members off to the Olympics!

July 14, 2021

Current DCU students Nadia Power, Andrew Coscoran, Sophie Becker and Cillin Greene are off to the Olympics in Tokyo.

Euro 2021 Preview – Who will conquer the Continent?

April 14, 2021

There’s something about an international tournament that sends football fans into a euphoric frenzy. You could argue it’s heat stroke, but by any bet that would be the pride fans feel when their country plays.

Lions Tour Predictions

April 14, 2021

Interesting look at the Irish players worthy of this years Lions tour as well as team selection and an insightful portion on the South African mindset on the upcoming tour.

What’s New in this Year’s Olympics?

April 14, 2021

A brief summary of the five new sports gracing the Olympic games in Japan 2021.

Marseille and Sampaoli: A match made in heaven or hell?

April 14, 2021

Is Jorge Sampaoli’s management of French giants Marseilles, a match made in heaven or hell? Daniel McCabe examines…

Rachael Blackmore – The Queen of Cheltenham

April 14, 2021

Rachael Blackmore had an exceptional week at the Cheltenham Festival. Leona Kenny looks back on her performance and the potential impact it will have on the sport.

Big change for Rory McIlroy in hopes of Masters success

April 7, 2021

The Azaleas are back, the patrons are set to return, but one thing that remains the same is Rory McIlroy’s lifelong search for a green jacket. McIlroy is set to enter his 13th Masters after

DCU athlete signs for American university

April 6, 2021

DCU final year student Cormac Dalton has recently signed for the University of Tulsa, marking yet another tick off the long list of goals for the Mullingar man. ‘’I am so happy to get going,