Sexton plans for retirement as his firm ploughs €550,000 into directors' pension pot
Ireland rugby captain Johnny Sexton is planning for his financial future after his firm ploughed more than €550,000 into a directors’ pension pot last year.
Ireland Sport News
Ulster GAA monitor situation amid financial issues for Casement Park partners
Ulster GAA have said that they remain committed to work beginning on Casement Park in early 2024 despite one of their joint venture partners filing a notice of intention to appoint administrators.
Ireland v England: All you need to know
It's almost got lost in the flood, but there's actually a game of rugby to be played on Saturday.
Watch: Jasprit Bumrah Is Back With A Bang. Takes 2 Wickets In 4 Balls On Return To Action After 326 Days
India captain Jasprit Bumrah only needed two balls to announce his return to international cricket in style. The star bowler, who has been out of action since September last year, struck twice in his first over, dismissing Andy Balbirnie (4) and Lorcan Tucker (0). After being hit for a boundary on his very first delivery, Bumrah rattled Balbirnie's stumps on the very next delivery. On the penultimate delivery of the over, Tucker had no response for Bumrah's pace as he mistimed his scoop and was caught by Sanju Samson.
Ireland admit to nerves before World Cup warm-up against England
DUBLIN : A lack of competitive rugby in recent months for many of the Ireland team means there will be nerves going into the World Cup warm-up test against England on Saturday, captain James Ryan said on the eve of the match in Dublin.
James Ryan says Ireland’s clash with England ‘has never been a warm-up game’
Captain James Ryan admits there is nervousness among Ireland’s returning stars as they bid to generate World Cup momentum by producing a statement display against England.
Rinku Singh Makes T20I Debut With Prasidh Krishna In First Game vs Ireland. Pics Surface
The wait was finally over for India's star batter Rinku Singh after he was named in the playing XI against Ireland for the first T20I of the three-match series. Rinku's India debut was always around the corner ever since his impressive performance in the Indian Premier League 2023, playing for Kolkata Knight Riders. Friday turned out to be a special day for Rinku as he was handed an India cap to see his dream come true. Meanwhile, right-arm pacer Prasidh Krishna, who has already played 14 ODI matches for India, also made his T20I debut along with Rinku.
"You Realise What...": Jasprit Bumrah On Return To International Cricket After 11 Months
India captain Jasprit Bumrah won the toss and opted to field against Ireland in the first T20I in Malahide on Friday. Bumrah has been out of action since September last year. Earlier this year, Bumrah had undergone a surgery in New Zealand. Since then, he had been undergoing rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Last month, the BCCI had announced that Bumrah would lead the team in Ireland, with the likes of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya rested.