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RTÉ News
27-07-2025
- Sport
- RTÉ News
Historic All-Ireland final to showcase new rules
Today's All Ireland Final between Donegal and Kerry is a historic occasion - the first since the new playing rules were introduced. The main rule changes include the awarding of two points for a score outside the arc, the solo and go for a player after a foul, and a new structure meaning teams must have three outfield players in each half. The number of shots and scores are up by 20%, following the rule changes, according to data provided to RTÉ's This Week. The average number of shots per game is now 60, compared to 49.9 in 2024 and total scores are also up from 30 in 2024 to 36.3 in 2025, according to Brian McClelland, a performance analyst and a statistician for RTÉ. "When you add in the two-pointers from outside the arc, we find there is an average of five such scores per game," he said. So, how have the new rules gone down with players, managers and referees? At first - the new rules approved late last year- took time to win people over. But former inter-county players such as eight times All-Ireland winner, Philly McMahon, believes they have worked well, and will continue to evolve. "It would be very silly to say it has not been exciting. There are parts of the game that have evolved massively," he said. Initial scepticism However, McMahon, admits he had his doubts about the new rules. "I must admit, I was something of a sceptic, at the beginning," he said. "When I finished my playing career, I always had one eye on coaching and managing. I was building up philosophies and everything else, and then the new rules came in that change the mindset," "In time, managers and coaches will be more innovative. But, overall, the changes have been a great success," he added. Referee David Gough from Co Meath has taken charge of two All-Ireland football finals. "The big change for me is the silence on the pitch. In previous years, up to the introduction of the new rules by the Football Rules Committee, there would have been a lot of back chat and disagreement with players and questioning of decisions," he said. "We do not have that now. As referees we have seen massive change, and we are now getting the time to be clear in our decision making without having to answer to a multitude of players." Colm O'Rourke, is a two-time All-Ireland winner with Meath and a well know GAA pundit and columnist. He said the new rules have transformed the game. "These new rules have brought back entertainment, scores, individual quality, high fielding, and more and more people back to our game," he said. But O'Rourke says there is scope for even more changes. "There are too many shorthand-passes in the game. I'd also like to see a rule that you can't kick a ball back inside your own half, when you cross the half-way line." But, all-in-all, everyone agrees the new rules have been good for the game - and sets up this year's All-Ireland final as an excellent showpiece. Those who are fond of the new rules hope that there is no more of the so-called "puke" football of the past.
BBC News
23-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
All you need to know for the All-Ireland SFC final
The All-Ireland SFC final is almost upon us and it is a battle of the green and gold with Kerry taking on Donegal at Croke Park on Kingdom have won Sam Maguire 38 times, the last of which came in 2022, and they will be hoping to avenge their 2023 final defeat against Dublin by lifting the trophy on return to the All-Ireland final 11 years on from their 2014 defeat against the Kingdom in the decider. The Ulster champions will hope to banish that heartbreak by winning the competition for the first time since the big day beckons, BBC Sport brings you the comprehensive guide to all you need to know ahead of the showpiece occasion of the inter-county football season. How to follow on the BBC The All-Ireland final will be shown live on BBC Two NI, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport of the match will commence at 15:00 BST, with Sarah Mulkerrins presenting and throw-in set for 15: stellar panel will feature three-time All-Star Conor McManus, 2002 All-Ireland winner Oisin McConville and Philly McMahon, an eight-time All-Ireland winner with Sidebottom will have Donegal legend Brendan Devenney and Tyrone three-time All-Ireland winner Owen Mulligan for company at pitchside with Thomas Niblock will provide commentary alongside the legendary Mickey Harte, who lifted Sam three times as Tyrone BBC Sport website will provide live text commentary, in-play clips, a match report, highlights and reaction. Who is the referee? Kildare native Brendan Cawley will referee an All-Ireland SFC final for the first time on also refereed Donegal's Ulster Championship win against Armagh earlier this year. Is a replay possible? the match finishes in a draw at full-time, 20 minutes of extra time will be played, consisting of two halves each 10 minutes in duration.A replay will take place on 9 August if the two sides cannot be separated after extra time. Roads to the final It has not all been plain sailing for Kerry and Donegal in the All-Ireland series, but both seem to have hit form at the right time ahead of the the round robin stage, Kerry enjoyed wins against Roscommon and Cork but suffered a shock 11-point loss against a result, they had to go through a preliminary quarter-final, but the Kingdom recovered to beat Cavan 3-20 to 1-17 with the imperious David Clifford netting a then produced a superb second-half display to beat reigning champions Armagh 0-32 to 1-21 in the last by five at the break, Kerry devoured Armagh's kick-outs and blasted over 14 unanswered points in a devastating 13-minute spell to canter towards the O'Connor's side enjoyed a comfortable 1-20 to 0-17 semi-final win against Tyrone, with David Clifford again delivering a stellar registered 1-9 as Kerry, as they did against Armagh, dominated the third quarter, hitting nine points without reply to seal a place in the final. Ulster champions Donegal began their campaign with a surprise 2-17 to 0-20 defeat against Tyrone in Tir Chonaill men led with eight to play, but Tyrone responded to end Jim McGuinness' perfect record as Donegal manager at MacCumhaill bounced back to beat Cavan and Mayo to reach the preliminary quarter-finals where they breezed past Louth 2-22 to 0-12 to progress to the resolve was tested in the last eight by fellow Ulster side Monaghan, as they were forced to overturn a seven-point half-time deficit to reach the side, who had looked laboured in the first-half after a six-day turnaround from the Louth win, recovered in the second period to out-scoring Monaghan by 1-15 to 0-5 with a goal from Michael Langan in the 44th minute the major turning point that put the Ulster in a run of nine games in 12 weeks and three games on the spin, Donegal had a much needed two weeks of rest before their last four tie against surprise package were ruthless in their 3-26 to 0-15 victory over the Royals, showing a greater clinical edge as Oisin Gallen, Ciaran Moore and Conor O'Donnell scored second-half goals which put the result beyond final will be Donegal's 11th championship game this year, the most any side has played in a single season. Recent meetings The encounters between these two sides through the years have always been fiercely contested and tight to most recent meeting came in the Allianz Football League earlier this year, with Donegal claiming their first win on Kerry soil in 37 was a tight game with Donegal triumphing 0-23 to 1-18 at the Fitzgerald Stadium in played out an enthralling 1-20 to 1-20 draw in the old Super 8s format of the All-Irelands in 2019, with the sides level on 14 occasions throughout the aforementioned, these two sides met in the 2014 All-Ireland final, which Kerry narrowly won 2-9 to from Paul Geaney and Kieran Donaghy helped Kerry to lead by three in the closing stages, but Donegal were close to forcing a replay as Colm McFadden hit the post in injury-time as the Kingdom held had beaten Kerry at the quarter-final stage on their way to winning the Sam Maguire in hit 1-6 as they managed to hold off a late Kerry comeback to win 1-12 to 1-10 in Dublin and eventually go on to claim Sam, beating Mayo in the decider.
Irish Independent
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Indo Sport football podcast: Donegal and Kerry cruise through to set up the ultimate clash of styles Philly McMahon
Today at 14:57 Serial All-Ireland winner Philly McMahon & Indo Sport's GAA correspondent Colm Keys join Conan in studio to recap a semi-final slate which went very much to script, and that has set up a captivating Kerry vs Donegal showpiece. If you'd like to come along to the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE, head over to Ticketmaster for information on how you can join us at Vicar Street on August 6. Click here. ️
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
The GAA Social Rory's Stories- Being Meath & big discussion on mental health
Rory O'Connor has made a new career out of comedy. A fun project making sketches in a GAA world is now a job. The first half of this podcast deals with mental health. It's an area where Rory has experience. ADHD, a gambling addiction, losing family to suicide and trying to keep the mind right. At times it's a challenge. The second half of this podcast is Meath. The love of the place and the pride in seeing his team in an All-Ireland semi-final. Trevor Giles, Tommy Dowd, Ollie Murphy and the class of this year. A genuine love of place. There's the odd Dub in there like Philly McMahon- but it's all green & gold. There's three big themes to Rory. Family, Meath and hoping to live a normal simple life- with some fun in-between
Irish Independent
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Indo Sport podcast: The football weekend – McGuinness on the warpath Dublin get on top of kick-outs
Colm Keys and Philly McMahon join Conan and Joe in studio to review the major talking points from the Gaelic football weekend, starting with Jim McGuinness' comments after Donegal's win over Mayo regarding the game's venue.
