At what stage do we believe in the favourites' tag?
There were contrasting fortunes after the Test match between Ireland and South Africa at the Aviva stadium on Saturday evening.
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Stokes says England must shut down India's 'fantastic' Suryakumar
Ben Stokes warned on Tuesday that England must nullify the threat of Suryakumar Yadav in their Twenty20 World Cup semi-final against India, saying the batsman has "set the world alight".
Keith Treacy pinpoints FAI Cup final's key tactical battle
When Derry City last won the Extra.ie FAI Cup back in 2012, it went all the way to extra time before they overcame St Patrick's Athletic.
Springboks drop below All Blacks in World Rugby rankings
The Springboks have dropped below the All Blacks to fourth spot in the latest World Rugby rankings.
Three-time LOI title winner Eamonn D'Arcy dies aged 89
Former Shamrock Rovers, Drumcondra FC, Shelbourne and Dundalk goalkeeper Eamonn D'Arcy has died aged 89.
Ferris critical of latest Erasmus social media post
Former Ireland flanker Stephen Ferris has said that South Africa director of rugby Rassie Erasmus is "letting himself down" with his social media postings about the decisions of officials during games.
Three RWC pointers from Ireland vs Springboks
World ranked number one Ireland move on from their gritty win over world champions South Africa to take on crowd-pleasing Fiji next Saturday while the Springboks face Six Nations Grand Slam champions France.
Keith Treacy: Manchester City 'licking their lips' after Champions League last-16 draw
Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Treacy believes Manchester City will be "licking their lips" after the Champions League last-16 draw pitted a host of other leading contenders together.