Stephen Kenny: It is what it is - we gave it everything and came up short
Stephen Kenny said he expects to see out the Euro 2024 qualification campaign, though acknowledges that the future beyond that is a decision for other people.
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Ireland player ratings: James McClean's lapse proves costly
Gavin Bazunu – 7 While the goalkeeper did make a number of impressive saves, that wasn't his only contribution. Bazunu passed the ball out and helped Ireland get around the Dutch high press. He looked comfortable with orange shirts running his way, and it allowed Ireland quickly transition from defence to attack.
Springboks sweat over Etzebeth injury after Scotland win
MARSEILLE, France : South Africa were relieved to get through a "slippery" Rugby World Cup Pool B game with Scotland on Sunday but the 18-3 victory could have come at some cost to their bid to retain their title, with lock Eben Etzebeth injured.
Early bird catches worm as Norrman nabs Irish Open
Sweden's Vincent Norrman surged through the field to win the Horizon Irish Open as Rory McIlroy's bid for a second victory in the event came to a shambolic end.
Springbok reality check leaves Scots still up against it
MARSEILLE, France : Scotland always faced a monumental challenge to get out of a daunting World Cup pool but, having lost to defending champions South Africa on Sunday, nothing has really changed - they will just probably need to beat the world's number one team to avoid an early exit.
Netherlands come from behind to condemn Ireland to another defeat
The Republic of Ireland's Euro 2024 qualifying campaign is all but over following a 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands at the Aviva Stadium.
Scotland fall to South Africa in bruising World Cup opener
Scotland suffered a demoralising start to their World Cup campaign as world champions South Africa squeezed the life out of them in Marseille.
In Pictures: Rugby World Cup gets off to scorching start
After so much build-up, the 2023 Rugby World Cup has finally got underway.