Japan v Ireland, first Test - All You Need To Know
A first summer tour of its kind for Irish women's rugby, and the first of a two-Test series against Japan.
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Sentencing for ex-Ireland player Anthony Stokes delayed after he catches Covid
Sentencing for former Republic of Ireland and Celtic player Anthony Stokes, who pleaded guilty to stalking his ex-partner, has been delayed after the footballer contracted Covid, a court has heard.
Nebraska Cornhuskers name Casey Thompson starting QB against Northwestern Wildcats
Nebraska has named Casey Thompson, a transfer from Texas, as its starting quarterback for next week's season opener against Northwestern in Dublin, Ireland.
Jemimah Rodrigues out of The Hundred with wrist injury, Gaby Lewis replaces her
Rodrigues was a part of the Northern Superchargers side. "Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues has unfortunately been forced to end her season in The Hundred due to injury," the tournament's official website said. Rodrigues, who was part of India's silver medal-winning side at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games, had earlier injured her wrist during a league stage match against Barbados at the quadrennial event.
Seamus Derbyshire pleased to show he belongs on European stage
Seamus Derbyshire is glad he finally showed that he belongs to the big stage that is the European Championships in Munich, following the 400m hurdles semifinals. The Stoke hurdler finished fourth in his semifinal heat with a time of 49.63s, just behind European bronze medalist Thomas Barr of Ireland, which was only good enough for 15th in the overall standings. Ad He said: «I think I did a lot better than I did yesterday in the heats, which was what I wanted to.
Clare Cryan books place in 3M Springboard final
Clare Cryan is into this afternoon's 3M Springboard final (3.45pm Irish time) after advancing from the preliminaries at the European Aquatics Championships in Rome.
Jemimah Rodrigues Ruled Out Of The Hundred With Injury
India batter Jemimah Rodrigues has been ruled out of the ongoing season of The Hundred after she picked up an injury. "Northern Superchargers batter Jemimah Rodrigues has unfortunately been forced to end her season in The Hundred due to injury," read a statement on the official website of the tournament. Gaby Lewis from the Republic of Ireland has been roped in as her replacement. Rodrigues played two matches for the Northern Superchargers and scored a half-century in the first game against Oval Invincibles.
New era - Fryday ready for Ireland's 'fresh start'
Ireland's tour of Japan marks a "fresh start" for the Irish women's rugby team, according to captain Nichola Fryday.