Updated Munster and Connacht to kick off next season's URC with derby
The 2024/25 BKT United Rugby Championship season will kick-off with an Irish derby, with Munster set to host Connacht on the opening weekend of the season.
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Ex-Ireland international Mark Kennedy takes Swindon job
Swindon have named former Lincoln boss Mark Kennedy as their new head coach.
Irish trio chasing major dream at US Open as unstoppable Nelly Korda lurks
A trio of Irish major hopefuls tee off at Lancaster Country Club on Thursday as they attempt not only to take on the US Women's Open course but also the seemingly unstoppable Nelly Korda.
Eileen Gleeson to make 'late call' on Denise O'Sullivan for Sweden showdown
Denise O'Sullivan is a doubt for the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2025 qualifier against Sweden at the Aviva Stadium on Friday night.
Aoife Mannion: 'As long as I'm fit, happy and I'm healthy, what more can you ask for?'
Aoife Mannion's football journey has been laced with more lows than highs.
Sarah Lavin is eyeing Euro podium after her fastest ever season opener
With Ireland set to send a bumper squad to the European Athletics Championships next week, Limerick's Sarah Lavin is hoping for her best result yet following her fastest ever season opener in Doha.
No running scared from Croker non-events
In the round robin, Group 2 has gone to form so far and old friends are tossing out grenades.
Bryan Sheehan: We're training athletes and not enough footballers
Awarding two points for a long-range kick that raises a white flag in Gaelic football is among the considerations for the Football Review Committee (FRC).