Ireland's Rory Townsend moving well at Tour of Britain
Irish rider Rory Townsend finished ninth on stage three of the Tour of Britain to move into the top ten overall, as Dutchman Olav Kooij continued his perfect start with a third straight win.
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Manchester United criticised for £399m recruitment 'error' on five players
Two former World Cup players have highlighted how Manchester United’s five-most expensive signings of all-time have not lived up to their price tag.
Man City 'shortlist Brighton forward Evan Ferguson' and more transfer rumours
Manchester City are one of a number of clubs apparently tracking Brighton and Hove Albion striker Evan Ferguson.
Ireland’s Jamison Gibson-Park relishing chance to test himself at World Cup
Ireland scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park is determined to make the most of his maiden World Cup following his unconventional late rise to Test-level rugby.
Dermot Weld's Harbour Wind one of 11 Irish-trained Melbourne Cup entries
Dermot Weld appears keen to mark the 30th anniversary of Vintage Crop's famous Melbourne Cup success with a runner in the Flemington showpiece after Harbour Wind appeared among the nominations for this year’s race.
Andy Farrell could opt to play Johnny Sexton in every pool game
Finally, the World Cup will get underway in France this weekend.
Trio ruled out of Ireland's World Cup opener against Romania
Ireland forwards Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will not be available for their Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday due to injury.
Ireland without Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne for RWC opener
Dan Sheehan, Jack Conan and Dave Kilcoyne will all sit out Ireland's Rugby World Cup opener against Romania on Saturday, but Irish management are confident the trio could be available for the second Pool B game against Tonga next week.