Football to rugby pathway 'absolutely not' damaged by Vikki Wall omission from Sevens squad
Niamh Briggs doesn't believe Vikki Wall’s failure to make the Ireland Sevens squad for the Olympic Games will damage one of the women’s pathways to rugby.
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Tom Kim sets pace at Travelers, Seamus Power five off the lead
Tom Kim of South Korea birdied his final two holes to break away from the pack and secure the first-round lead at the Travelers Championship on Thursday, with Ireland's Seamus Power five off the lead folllowing a strong start in Connecticut.
Daniel Coyle wins again as he reigns supreme in Rotterdam
Daniel Coyle registered a second five-star success in five days by scoring in a 1.55m speed class in Rotterdam on Thursday.
New Women's Under-20 Six Nations competition 'huge' help to bridge gap, says Niamh Briggs
The inaugural Women's U20s Six Nations will be a huge help in bridging the gap that exists to senior level, says Niamh Briggs.
Magnificent Danielle Hill wins gold at European Championships
Danielle Hill has won Ireland's first European long course gold medal in 27 years after claiming victory in the 50-metre backstroke at the European Aquatics Championships.
Kyprios and Moore regain Gold crown at Royal Ascot
Kyprios turned the tables on his old rival Trawlerman to regain his crown in a pulsating renewal of the Gold Cup at Royal Ascot.
Met Office issues verdict on UK heatwave as temperatures to rise
After a cold and rainy few weeks, it appears summer will arrive in the UK after all.
'My husband went fishing and didn't come back'
It was a scorching hot spring afternoon in 1984 - but Christine Huggins remembers suddenly going cold all over, as if 'somebody had walked over' her grave. She was out in Limavady, Northern Ireland, with her young son and friend Lynn, and distinctly recalls the 'chill' she felt - although at the time she couldn't place it.