The Championship - Hurling quarter-finals take centre stage
It's quarter-final time and in the latest edition of The Championship, hurling takes centre stage.
Ireland Sport News
Iain Henderson signs two-year contract extension with IRFU
Ireland lock Iain Henderson has signed a two-year contract extension with the Irish Rugby Football Union.
Over 70 000 tickets sold for Springboks v All Blacks at Twickenham
Tickets are selling fast for the Springboks' Rugby World Cup warm-up match against the All Blacks at Twickenham in London later this year.
Notre Dame 99-to-0: No. 50 Rocco Spindler, junior offensive guard
Listed measurements: 6-foot-4 ⅝, 325 pounds. 2023-24 year, eligibility: A junior, Spindler has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Depth Chart: Spindler entered spring practices expected to compete to be one of Notre Dame’s starting guards, but fifth-year Andrew Kristofic took the lead at right guard while sophomore Billy Schrauth seemed to emerge from April as the starter at left guard, leaving Spindler as the backup to one or the other, most likely Kristofic. Recruiting: A Michigan native, Spindler made a habit of visiting his homestate powerhouse, doing so six times during his recruitment. He also checked out that school down south (Ohio State) three times before he chose Notre Dame. An Under Armour All-American and consensus four-star prospect, rivals.com ranked Spindler the No. 4 guard in the class of 2021 and the No. 67 overall prospect.
Kellie Harrington takes first step towards Paris Games
Kellie Harrington set off on the road to the Paris Olympics at the European Games in Poland with a victory over Slovakia's Miroslava Jedinakova.
Claire O'Riordan retreats to Newcastle West after staking her claim
Claire O'Riordan will return to her home town of Newcastle West, Co Limerick this weekend to switch off from all World Cup selection talk after staking her claim for inclusion with an all-action display against Zambia on Thursday night.
James Anderson bemoans first Ashes Test performance saying Edgbaston pitch was like 'kryptonite' for him
James Anderson says the Edgbaston pitch was like “kryptonite” for him in the first Ashes Test and admits he may struggle to make an impact if the pitches do not improve during the series. England’s all-time leading Test wicket taker removed just one Australian batsman during a two-wicket defeat for the hosts in Birmingham. Ad Anderson also proved fairly expensive, with Australia gaining 109 runs from his bowling.
Iain Henderson signs contract extension with IRFU and Ulster
Iain Henderson has agreed a two-year contract extension with the IRFU, which will keep him at Ulster until the summer of 2025.