Autumn Nations Series team of the week
It was a mixed bag of matches in the Autumn Nations Series over the weekend.
Ireland Sport News
Confidence not an issue says Callum O'Dowda after Malta win
Callum O'Dowda does not believe that there is any issue with Ireland’s confidence levels following a tough week for the national team.
3 Boks in World Rugby Team of the Year, Etzebeth snubbed
Three Springboks cracked the nod in the World Rugby Team of the Year named on Sunday evening.
All Blacks veteran Perenara tears Achilles tendon
All Blacks veteran TJ Perenara ruptured his Achilles tendon in last weekend's draw with England, New Zealand coach Ian Foster confirmed on Monday, leaving his scrumhalf facing a race to be fit in time for next year's Rugby World Cup.
Ko wins LPGA Player of the Year, final title as a single lady
Former world number one Lydia Ko showered herself in early wedding presents as she secured the LPGA's season-ending title, the tour's Player of the Year award and a big winner's cheque in her last tournament before tying the knot.
Ireland star beats SA's Am to scoop World Rugby Player of the Year accolade
Ireland flanker Josh van der Flier was named men's World Rugby Player of the Year on Sunday after helping his country to a first series away win in New Zealand and to the top of the global rankings.
Injury-hit Australia send six players home ahead of Wales test
MELBOURNE : Australia will put the onus on fringe players to redeem themselves in the season-ending test against Wales after sending six players home with injury.