Italy scare to focus Ireland U20 minds for Wales visit
After getting out of jail with a narrow win over Italy last time out, Ireland's Under-20s are targetting an 80-minute performance against Wales this evening.
Ireland Sport News
Aoife Mannion on a mission after cruel run of injury luck
The heart-sinking confirmation on Thursday that Jamie Finn had suffered an ACL in training will have resonated deeply within the Republic of Ireland squad.
LOI preview: Damien Duff keen for Shels to rattle champions
After an opening week with packed stadiums the League of Ireland continues with two Dublin derbies that bring plenty of intrigue.
Bernard Jackman: Wales scrum and kicking game are weaknesses
RTÉ rugby analyst Bernard Jackman instances the Welsh set-piece and kicking game as obvious weaknesses as Warren Gatland's side land in Dublin ahead of Saturday's Six Nations encounter.
Erik Van Rooyen grasps Mexico Open lead, with Padraig Harrington nine shots adrift
Erik van Rooyen shot an eight-under-par 63 to take the first-round lead at the Mexico Open at Vidanta on Thursday in Vallarta, Mexico.
Andy Farrell: Wales defeats don't tell full story
If there was any sense that Ireland and Andy Farrell could be lulled into thinking Saturday's meeting with Wales at the Aviva Stadium was a done deal, the Ireland coach's team selection will have nipped that theory in the bud.
Are Mayo 'passengers' holding back team's evolution?
Achieving the blend between youth and experience is far removed from a scientific formula, but have Mayo got the mix right as Kevin McStay looks to improve on his first year in charge?
Preview: Ireland ready for stern Italian examination
Ireland's first game of 2024 and the start of new beginnings under the stewardship of Eileen Gleeson.