Record ranking for Ireland as Vera Pauw's side continue to surge
Vera Pauw's Republic of Ireland team continue to progress as they are now ranked at an all-time record high of 23rd in the FIFA Women's World rankings.
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Hugo Keenan fit and firing as Leinster face Racing 92 test in Champions Cup
Hugo Keenan hopes his injury problems are firmly behind him as the Leinster full-back gears up for Saturday's crunch Heineken Champions Cup opener against Racing 92.
Irish duo back in fold as Idah and Omobamidele return for Norwich
Republic of Ireland internationals Adam Idah and Andrew Omobamidele are back from injury and available to play for their club Norwich City, according to manager Dean Smith.
Inspections across Ireland and Britain - Punchestown currently unraceable
The cold snap threatens to wreak havoc on the racing programme in Ireland and Britain this weekend, with Punchestown and Cheltenham just two of the tracks forced to call inspections.
Sarsfields' Maria Cooney talks up power of resilience
Maria Cooney played through pain to help Sarsfields claim the Galway camogie title last month - and the sacrifice took a toll.
Drom-Inch aiming for 'dream start to Christmas'
An oft-heard refrain from young players who are elevated straight into a successful team is the sense that they almost expected the good times to remain a permanent fixture.
Michael O'Neill turned down Championship clubs for Northern Ireland return
Michael O'Neill has revealed he turned down opportunities to manage again in the Sky Bet Championship before deciding he could not pass up the chance to return as Northern Ireland boss.