Fan sentenced over ‘vile’ tweet about Ireland striker Michael Obafemi
A football fan who sent a “vile” racist tweet about Republic of Ireland international striker Michael Obafemi has been sentenced.
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LOI preview: Shamrock Rovers search for first win continues at Dundlak
The League of Ireland gets back underway tonight, as champions Shamrock Rovers aim to earn their first win of the season when they travel to Dundalk.
LOI preview: Unbeaten Derry seek to down Damien Duff's Shelbourne
The conclusion of the international break quickly leads into the seventh series of fixtures in the SSE Airtricity Premier Division as title-chasing Derry City visit Tolka Park in the live game on RTÉ2.
Cullen backs Byrne to shine in Sexton's absence
Leinster head coach Leo Cullen says he has full faith in Ross Byrne to steer the province for the rest of the season, as they continue their push for a URC and European double.
Tough day for Irish sevens in Hong Kong
Ireland's teams had a day to forget at the World Rugby Hong Kong Sevens with three losses from three games.
Paul Stirling leads Ireland to historic win in Bangladesh
A magnificent 77 from just 41 deliveries from stand-in captain Paul Stirling handed Ireland a deserved seven-wicket win over Bangladesh in the final T20 game between the sides in Chattogram.
South Africa vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI Live Updates: South Africa Eye Early Wickets After Opting To Bowl Against Netherlands
South Africa vs Netherlands, 2nd ODI. Live Updates:South Africa eye early wickets after skipper Temba Bavuma won the toss and opted to bowl first against Netherlands in the second ODI at Willowmoore Park, Benoni on Friday. Two end-of-season ODI matches between South Africa and the Netherlands would not normally attract much attention -- but the games are crucial for the Proteas. The hosts have yet to qualify for the Cricket World Cup in India in October and November. They need to win both World Cup Super League matches to have a realistic chance of booking their place in world cricket's showpiece. Even with two wins, there is still an outside chance of being pipped by Ireland, although they will have to pull off a 3-0 upset series win against Bangladesh in May. (LIVE SCORECARD)
Aki makes Connacht return for Challenge Cup trip to Benetton
Grand Slam winners Mack Hansen and Bundee Aki have both returned to the Connacht starting side for Saturday's Challenge Cup last-16 meeting with Benetton in Treviso (3pm).