By Atakan Uzun The most intriguing Formula 1 season, for many years, is increasingly reaching its climax, which comes ahead of the eagerly anticipated change in regulations in 2022. For the 2021 season, there has been the reduction of downforce by up to ‘10%’ of downforce, compared to the dramatically shortened 2020 season, which…
By Sam Curtin By the time this issue is printed, Ireland will have already played their first game of the three match Autumn International Series against Japan. In the previous issue, the on-field action was discussed but what happens over the next few weeks and months ahead off the field is arguably just as…
By Sam Curtin One of the most unexpected appointments in GAA has been made the past week. 10-time All-Ireland medal winner Henry Shefflin has been named the new Galway hurling manager on a three term with a review after the second. The Ballyhale man came out of nowhere to get the job which was…
By Atakan Uzun Controversy has emerged over the so-called human cost of the proposed 2022 Formula 1 calendar, which was passed unanimously by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council on Friday, the 14th of October. This calendar consists of a record-breaking 23 races in a single season, on 6 different continents. According to a…
By Sam Curtin Stadiums have been given permission to operate at full capacity since last Friday as the latest easing of restrictions occurred. The news comes as a major boost and the injection of life that all sports in the country need in what is a crucial couple of months ahead on and off…
By Sam Curtin The 38-man Irish squad was named last Wednesday for the upcoming Autumn Internationals with Japan, New Zealand and Argentina. There are a number of interesting takeaways from Andy Farrell’s selection. Firstly, there was a mix of returning stars and young prospects. Simon Zebo returns to the fold after a four year…
By Sam Curtin It was a case of near misses for UCC in both the hurling and football county championships as the students bowed out at the opening and semi-final stage of the Cork Premier Senior championships (Divisions/Colleges). Hurling The hurlers were the first team in action as they faced a tough challenge coming…
By Sam Curtin There is no doubt that Cork football is at a crossroads. Despite plenty of underage success in recent years, the senior side has failed to follow suit. With the women’s side taken care of after the appointment of Shane Ronayne. Attention turns to their male counterparts. With the potential championship restructuring…
By Sam Curtin Padraig Harrington’s Europe fell to a record 19-9 defeat in Whistling straits to a star-studded USA team which featured 8 out of the world’s top 10. With it, the US won just their 4th title in 11 attempts. For Europe, their lack of form and world class players finally caught up…
By Sam Curtin The past 18 months have been extremely difficult for all students in UCC. While understandably, most of the concerns were with students and their academic studies, clubs have also felt the brunt of the pandemic. This week, I spoke to Tara Hanlon, vice-captain of UCC Rowing to get the club’s thoughts…