Rugby-'I've had enough', Jones on crusade to get game flowing
By Nick Mulvenney
Ireland Sport News
'I've had enough', Jones on crusade to get game flowing
SYDNEY: England coach Eddie Jones believes officiating delays and the proliferation of cards are a blight on the game and is determined to drive change that will result in a more entertaining spectacle for fans before next year's World Cup.
Eoin Murphy hoping Kilkenny can bring 'clinical element' and more to final
It's not often that a Brian Cody team go in as underdogs in an All-Ireland final. That's the situation they find themselves in for this year's decider against Limerick, but John Kiely's side are from overwhelming favourites to complete their hat-trick.
In-form McIlroy leads Irish charge at 'fiddly' Open
Rory McIlroy celebrated making a fantastic start to the "fiddliest" Open of his career as his delayed return to St Andrews proved well worth the wait. America's Cameron Young held the lead thanks to firing eight birdies in a flawless 64, a score only McIlroy himself has beaten in the opening round of an Open Championship on the Old Course. McIlroy's 63 came back in 2010 and was followed by an 80 in terrible weather, while an ankle injury suffered playing football prevented him from bidding to retain the Claret Jug at the same venue in 2015. The four-time major winner admitted this week therefore felt like the title defence he never had and he enjoyed an ideal start, holing from 55 feet for birdie on the first and making seven in total in his 66, the same score he shot to begin his wire-to-wire victory at Hoylake.
Women's Euro 2022: How every team can reach the quarterfinals
The group stage of the UEFA Women's Euro 2022 is coming to a close. But who can go through and what's still at stake? Here, we take a group-by-group look at what every nation needs to do to reach the knockout rounds.
Irish sailors rise to challenge at Youth Sailing Worlds
Eve McMahon and Rocco Wright won the women's and men's one person dinghy fleet to underline themselves as ones to watch in an event that boasts a strong track record in producing future stars. «I came here hoping for a top ten but not really knowing if I was good enough,» said Wright, 15.
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti rules out rumoured Leroy Sane interest, says no incoming transfers for Los Blancos
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti has unequivocally ruled out any further incoming transfers to the Bernabéu this summer. Speaking after landing with the Madrid squad in the United States ahead of a series of tour matches, Ancelotti outright rejected the notion that Madrid would sign any more players, saying, «I can tell you we won't sign anyone. We're fine as it is.» Ad/> Real Madrid have signed only two first-team players this summer, but are apparently not looking to add any further signings.
France and PSG striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto injured in Euro 2022 match v Belgium at New York Stadium in Rotherham
France and PSG striker Marie-Antoinette Katoto has suffered a knee injury during her team's Euro 2022 match against Belgium plunging one of the favourites to win the trophy into uncertainty just two matches into the tournament. Katoto went down early in the match at Rotherham's New York Stadium. After receiving strapping on the field, she was withdrawn and later shown sitting on the bench with ice on her knee.