URC team of the week: Ulster and Leinster lead the way
There were plenty of standout performances across the weekend as the BKT United Rugby Championship returned with a bang.
Ireland Sport News
Aki, Hansen, Bealham to return for Connacht's SA trip
Connacht have been boosted for this week's trip to South Africa, with Andy Friend confirming that their frontline Ireland internationals will be available to play on the two-game tour.
Arsenal's 15-Year-Old Ethan Nwaneri Aged 15 Becomes Premier League's Youngest Player
Ethan Nwaneri made Premier League history on Sunday as the Arsenal midfielder became the youngest ever player in the English top flight at 15 years and 181 days. Nwaneri came off the bench late on as the Gunners returned to the top of the table with a 3-0 win at Brentford. He broke the record previously held by Liverpool's Harvey Elliott when he appeared for Fulham aged 16 years and 30 days.
WSL round-up: Kiernan concern as Liverpool shock Chelsea
Newly-promoted Liverpool shocked defending champions Chelsea with a 2-1 win in front of a record 3,006 fans at Prenton Park.
Shelbourne heading to Waterford as Derry City draw Treaty United in FAI Cup semi-finals
The draw for the Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-finals has thrown up two Premier Division versus First Division ties.
Opening day defeat for Ireland in T20 World Cup qualifier
Despite a battling all-round display led by Eimear Richardson, Ireland suffered an opening day defeat in the ICC Women's T20 World Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in Abu Dhabi.
Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy ease through Worlds heat
Lightweight men's double Olympic champions Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy continued their winning ways on the opening day of the World Rowing Championships in Racice, Czech Republic.
Derry find extra gear to knock 10-man Hoops out of FAI Cup
Derry City booked their Extra.ie FAI Cup semi-final place following a hard-fought victory over ten-man Shamrock Rovers.