Ireland watch on as Scots look to unravel the Austrians
There was a familiar ring to Jen Beattie's words when the Scotland defender said this week: "Being a professional footballer when I was a kid didn't exist."
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Emily Scarratt immune to pressure according to Red Roses legend
By Ben Hart, Sportsbeat Evergreen Emily Scarratt will feel no pressure as one of the headline acts at the Rugby World Cup, according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi. Ad The Leicester star has been named vice-captain in Simon Middleton's squad, who kick off their World Cup campaign on Saturday against minnows Fiji. RugbyMarlie Packer could be crowned world's best player according to Red Roses legend Maggie Alphonsi3 MINUTES AGO Scarratt's experience will be key if the Red Roses are to deliver on their tag as favourites, the 32-year-old having been part of the team which tasted victory in France in 2014.
Final day of LOI moved, RTÉ to show Shamrock Rovers versus Derry City
Coverage has been confirmed for two more upcoming SSE Airtricity League Premier Division games on RTÉ later this month.
Tshituka 'coming along' very well, says Whiteley as Sharks mull loosie cohesion
Sharks assistant coach Warren Whiteley said newly recruited loose forward Vincent Tshituka is coming along well for them.
ITV Loose Women's Gloria Hunniford breaks down in tribute to late daughter who hosted This Morning and Blue Peter
Gloria Hunniford broke down in tears as she paid an emotional tribute to her late daughter on what would have been her 60th birthday. The TV star allowed Loose Women to honour Caron Keating's birthday live on Wednesday's show (October 5).
Jackman: 'The biggest hurdle to making the game better as a spectacle now is how we officiate it'
Rugby's lawmakers need to get a grip on the number of stoppages in the game, according to Bernard Jackman and Jonny Holland.
Leinster's Jordan Larmour targets Ireland return in autumn internationals
Jordan Larmour has made a strong start to the season but he knows that's only half the battle in his bid to earn an Ireland recall for the November Tests.
Champions Kilkenny lead the way as Camogie All-Star nominees announced
Nominations for the PWC Camogie All-Star awards have been announced, with All-Ireland champions Kilkenny leading the way with 11 players in the running.