Paul McShane named Ireland U21 assistant coach
Former Republic of Ireland international Paul McShane has been appointed assistant coach with Ireland Under-21s.
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Andy Farrell: I had to persuade Keith Earls not to retire
Ireland boss Andy Farrell has revealed he persuaded World Cup-bound wing Keith Earls not to retire.
Luxembourg and Auguste Rodin to duel in Champion Stakes
Aidan O'Brien is planning to run both last year's winner Luxembourg and Auguste Rodin in the Royal Bahrain Irish Champion Stakes at Leopardstown on Saturday week.
Pauw set to learn fate after FAI board meeting
Vera Pauw's future as Republic of Ireland manager will be decided at an FAI board meeting on Tuesday.
Will Smallbone pens new deal with Southampton
Republic of Ireland midfielder Will Smallbone has signed a new three-year deal with Southampton.
Back to World Cup business for Boks: 'All focus on Scotland from this moment on,' says Duane
Springbok No 8 Duane Vermeulen says Friday's record-breaking win over New Zealand has already been put on the backburner, with their focus now firmly on Scotland, who they face in their Rugby World Cup opener.
Ireland ‘devastated’ to lose prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of Rugby World Cup
Andy Farrell says Ireland are “devastated” to have lost veteran prop Cian Healy to injury ahead of the Rugby World Cup in France.
Sexton admits disciplinary process took a toll on his family
Johnny Sexton admits the protracted disciplinary process which threatened to ruin his Rugby World Cup dream took a toll on his family but insists he is “not trying to play the victim”.