Former Galway hurler and referee Jimmy Cooney dies
Former Galway referee and hurler Jimmy Cooney has died aged 68.
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RTÉ Soccer Podcast: Derry City fly the flag in Europe and fallout from Ireland's World Cup exit
Ex-St Pat's midfielder Conan Byrne and former Republic of Ireland international Keith Treacy join Raf Diallo to discuss the Girls in Green's World Cup exit including the public disagreement between Katie McCabe and Vera Pauw as well as talking League of Ireland, LOI European ties and Jamie McGrath, Caoimhin Kelleher and Mark Travers' club situations.
Nigeria ‘destined for something special’ at World Cup, coach says
Nigeria’s coach Randy Waldrum gestures on the touchline during the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup Group B football match between Australia and Nigeria at Brisbane Stadium in Brisbane on July 27, 2023. (Photo by Patrick Hamilton / AFP)
Aussies On Rankings March As Players Earn New Career-High Ratings
Australia's dominant ODI series triumph over Ireland has seen a host of their stars rewarded on the latest ICC Women's Player Rankings. The reigning ICC Women's Cricket World Cup champions showed they remain one of the best one-day sides in the world as they cruised to a 2-0 series victory over Ireland in Dublin and it was star all-rounder Ash Gardner that once again led the way. Gardner was the joint leading wicket-taker during the series with four scalps and managed a score of 65 from her only innings and it meant the 26-year-old reached new career-high ratings in all three rankings categories.
Henry Shefflin keen to commit long-term future to Galway
Henry Shefflin has indicated to the Galway county board that he is willing to extend his term as the county's senior hurling manager beyond next season.
Prendergast 'inspired' by younger brother Sam as he targets RWC place
As one of the young pups in the Ireland squad, Cian Prendergast doesn't have to go far to find inspiration.
How Manchester United's stars are faring at the Women's World Cup
Mary Earps, Ella Toone and Vilde Bøe Risa are among the Manchester United stars who have shone on World Cup duty so far, with all three coming to the fore in recent days.
"Sapne Jaisa Hi Hai": Rinku Singh's Emotional Reaction To Ireland T20Is Call-up
Kolkata Knight Riders batter Rinku Singh left every cricket fan spellbound with his powerful knocks in IPL 2023. His years of hard work paid off when he earned his maiden India call-up for the Asian Games, which will be held in China in September. To add a cherry on the cake, the 25-year-old batter has also been named in India's squad, which will be squaring off against Ireland in a T20I series in August. Rinku called his inclusion in the national team a dream and also shared the details of his emotional journey.