Retired rugby star Alun Wyn Jones reveals heart condition
The 38-year-old, rugby's most-capped international, told the Telegraph he was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation while he was at French Top 14 side Toulon.
Ireland Sport News
Shelbourne snap up Liam Burt on loan from Shamrock Rovers
Shelbourne have announced the signing of Liam Burt on loan from Shamrock Rovers until the end of the 2024 season.
Christmas Mouse on track to be Leopardstown big cheese
Once his owner's cup of coffee is finished the tail begins to wag wildly.
Munster and Leinster name teams for Stephen's Day showdown
Simon Zebo, Dave Kilcoyne and Oli Jager will all start for Munster in the URC Interpro derby against Leinster on St Stephen's Day (7.35pm, live on RTÉ2/Player). There are four personnel changes altogether and one positional switch to the side beaten 32-24 by Exeter Chiefs last week. Tighthead prop Jager makes his first start for Munster on his third appearance for the province and Dave Kilcoyne joins Jager in the front row on his first start of the campaign. Hooker Diarmuid Barron captains the side and packs down with Kilcoyne and Jager in the front row. Simon Zebo comes into the side at full-back for his second appearance of the season with Shane Daly moving to the left wing. Calvin Nash keeps his place on the right wing with the centre and half-back partnerships unchanged. Scrum-half Craig Casey and out-half Jack Crowley start together once again with Alex Nankivell and Antoine Frisch in midfield.
Ulster's John Cooney: Connacht defeat 'bugged me for months'
There'll be few more motivated players than John Cooney when Ulster take on Connacht at the Kingspan Stadium this evening (7.35pm).
BKT United Rugby Championship Round 8: All you need to know
After two mixed weekends of Champions Cup action, the Irish provinces turn their attention back towards the BKT United Rigby Championship over the festive period, where two big rounds of Interprovincial games take centre stage.
Former Wales captain Jones says he was diagnosed with heart issue
Former Wales and British & Irish Lions captain Alun Wyn Jones said he was diagnosed with a heart condition in the final months of his near 20-year career.
Ellis Chapman joins Sligo Rovers on loan
Sligo Rovers have secured the services of Cheltenham Town midfielder Ellis Chapman on a loan deal until the end of June 2024.