Ireland face huge challenge after tough World Cup draw
The Republic of Ireland have been pitted against co-hosts Australia, Canada and Nigeria in a very tough Group B at the 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup.
Ireland Sport News
Springboks primed for another major blow as Elrigh Louw limps off in Bulls victory
The Springboks, and to a lesser extent the Bulls, were dealt potentially massive blow after Elrigh Louw had to leave the field with an ankle injury during the final 10 minutes of Friday night's 44-22 URC victory over Benetton in Treviso.
Rugby-All Blacks call up reinforcements for Japan trip after injuries, bereavement
(Reuters) - The All Blacks have called up Brad Weber, Damian McKenzie, Patrick Tuipulotu and Asafo Aumua for next week's test against Japan after injuries and a bereavement in the Barrett family prevented six players from travelling to Tokyo on Saturday.
Stephen Bradley wants Rovers to finish league campaign in style
With a hat-trick of SSE Airtricity Premier Division titles almost in the bag, Shamrock Rovers boss Stephen Bradley could be forgiven for adopting a conservative approach when his side face Derry City in their penultimate league game of the season, but the defending champions will be gunning for all three points against their nearest pursuers.
Allen's fightback sees him into NI Open semi-finals
Mark Allen moved a step closer to defending his Northern Ireland Open title after winning a dramatic quarter-final against Mark Williams.
First Division champions Cork sign off in style
Cork City signed off their SSE Airtricity First Division title-winning season in style as they defeated Bray Wanderers 2-0 in front of a jubilant crowd of 5,507 at Turner's Cross. Second-half goals from Barry Coffey and Ruairí Keating were enough to secure the victory for City before the title and promotion party could truly begin when captain Cian Coleman lifted the silverware aloft.
Shamrock Rovers on the brink of another title after crushing St Pat's
Liz Truss' spell as the boss in Downing Street seems like an eternity compared to the title race, which flirted but ran aground in no time at all as Shamrock Rovers showed why they are champions.
Connacht dig deep to claim crucial win over Scarlets in BKT United Rugby Championship
Mack Hansen crossed for a try in each half as Connacht breathed new life into their season with a vital bonus-point victory over the Scarlets.