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Darren Cave: Springboks' brute power an Achilles heel for Ireland
Darren Cave says Ireland face their biggest physical challenge to date when they tackle world champions South Africa in Dublin on Saturday.
Fritz wins in Paris to remain in hunt for ATP Finals spot
PARIS: Taylor Fritz of the United States stayed in contention for one of the two remaining ATP Finals spots by beating Alejandro Davidovich Fokina of Spain 7-5, 6-2 in the first round of the Paris Masters on Monday. The ninth-seeded Fritz rallied from a 4-2 deficit in the opening set and took the second by winning the last four games. Davidovich Fokina made 24 unforced errors to just nine for Fritz.
Australia beat Ireland to boost T20 World Cup semifinal chances
BRISBANE: Australia got their Twenty20 World Cup defense back on track with a 42-run win over Ireland at the Gabba in Brisbane on Monday.
Ailing Finch fifty helps Australia thrash Ireland at T20 World Cup
MELBOURNE: Aaron Finch returned to form with a timely half-century but finished under an injury cloud as Australia eased to a 42-run win over Ireland at the T20 World Cup on Monday (Oct 31) to keep their semi-final hopes alive.
Men's Super League: Neptune's unbeaten run ended
The sole unbeaten run in the InsureMyVan.ie Men's Super League was ended with University of Galway Maree overcoming Energywise Ireland Neptune in a thriller that ended up 89-83 to the hosts, leaving both teams on four wins after five.
Women's Super League: Byrd to the fore for UCC Glanmire
In a repeat of last year's final, The Address UCC Glanmire hosted Singleton SuperValu Brunell in the MissQuote.ie Women's Super League and emerged victorious 95-81.
URC team of the week: Irish trio enjoy impressive away wins
All four Irish provinces are well represented in our team of the week as the BKT United Rugby Championship signed off in style ahead of the November internationals.