Ireland women sevens beat Fiji to qualify for Olympics
The Ireland women sevens team have qualified for Olympics Games following a victory over Fiji in the World Rugby Seven Series.
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'Best contest in decades' - RTÉ rugby panel hail Munster win over Leinster
The RTÉ Rugby were effusive in their praise as Munster beat Leinster for only the second time in 14 attempts at the Aviva Stadium and ended a five-game semi-final losing streak in all competitions.
Caoimhín Agyarko grateful for path forged by 'greatest' Katie Taylor
Katie Taylor's world title fight at the 3Arena next Saturday is set to be one of the sporting highlights of the year, and Caoimhín Agyarko is relishing the opportunity to play his part in proceedings.
Ireland’s Healy solos to Giro triumph as Evenepoel wobbles
FOSSOMBRONE, Italy: Ben Healy of Education First pulled off a long-range breakaway to win stage eight of the Giro d’Italia on Saturday, as race favorite Remco Evenepoel came under pressure. The 22-year-old Irishman dropped his three breakaway companions on the day’s hardest climb, the Monte Delle Cesane, to take his first ever world tour victory in style. “I had great legs and nobody could follow me, so it was a great day,” said Healy, who has broken through this year coming second to Tadej Pogacar in April’s Amstel Gold Race.
Sonia renamed and hailed 'icon' as she stuns in Eurovision final
Fans were catapulted back in time to 1993 as Liverpool legend Sonia Evans made a triumphant return to the Eurovision stage. Sonia, who had a massive number one hit in 1989 with You'll Never Stop Me From Loving You, came second when she represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest in Ireland.
GAA wrap: Clare beat 14-man Waterford to knock them out of the Championship
Climbing to the top of the Munster SHC table, Clare sent a sorry 14-man Waterford packing from the championship in front of a 14,320 crowd in Thurles this evening.
Canadian cyclist Derek Gee runner-up in Stage 8 of Giro d'Italia
Canadian Derek Gee, competing in his first Grand Tour, finished runner-up to Irish rider Ben Healy in Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia on Saturday.
Ireland Sevens to face Fiji for Olympics place
Ireland Women face an Olympic Games qualification shootout with Fiji in the World Rugby Seven Series tomorrow morning (8am Irish time).