New captains, absent stars and fresh faces – Six Nations talking points
The Rugby World Cup done and dusted until 2027, attention now turns to this season’s Guinness Six Nations and a battle for European supremacy.
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Division 3 preview: Sam Maguire prize may land for duo
A competitive third tier to say the least, with fine margins likely to decide it all when we reach a conclusion on the Easter weekend, and that's not even mentioning the prospect of gaining a ticket for the Sam Maguire race in the summer.
The league is a test of patience, focus and blind faith
It's close to six months since the 2023 All-Ireland SFC championship concluded and now serious inter-county fare looms into view again.
Warren Gatland: Improved defences a challenge for coaches as Six Nations countdown begins
Defence wins championship, so the saying goes, and Warren Gatland picked out Ireland's defeat to New Zealand as a perfect example of how far that side of the game decides outcomes.
India vs Ireland Live Score Updates U-19 World Cup: Dominant India Take On Ireland, Eye Second Win On Trot
IND vs IRE Live, U-19 World Cup: India look to make it two wins from two matches as they take on minnows Ireland. While India disposed off Bangladesh by 84 runs in what turned out to be an easier than expected opener, Ireland game will provide them with an opportunity to play differently before tougher opposition comes calling during the Super Six phase starting next week. Ireland are coming into the game with a defeat against Bangladesh after beating minnows USA in the opening game. A win would seal India's passage through to the quarterfinals. (Live Scorecard)
McCabe hands over captain's armband in comfortable Arsenal win
Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe handed over the Arsenal skipper's armband to Leah Williamson upon her first appearance in nine months as Arsenal routed Reading 6-0 in the League Cup.
Horgan: Inter-county referee fitness tests no longer fit for purpose
The fitness tests for inter-county referees are no longer fit for purpose, according to three-time All-Ireland hurling final referee Fergal Horgan.
Robbie Keane lands silverware as Maccabi Tel Aviv secure cup success
Robbie Keane has landed his first silverware as manager after his Maccabi Tel Aviv defeated arch-rivals Maccabi Haifa on penalties in the Toto Cup final, the secondary cup competition in Israeli football after the State Cup.