Tom Farrell hailed for ‘resilience’ as Munster centre prepares for Ireland bow
Ireland boss Andy Farrell hailed the fight and resilience of Tom Farrell as he described the 32-year-old’s imminent Test debut as a ‘Roy of the Rovers’ story.
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Lynagh lines up for Italy in Australia test, Lamaro out injured
Italy's Louis Lynagh was selected by head coach Gonzalo Quesada when he named his side to face Australia in the first of their three Autumn internationals on Saturday in Udine, but captain Michele Lamaro is out through injury.
Sailing-Dalin and Mettraux crowned in night of champions
World Sailing has crowned two offshore sailing stars as its top achievers, with French cancer survivor Charlie Dalin and Swiss record-breaker Justine Mettraux taking the prestigious Rolex World Sailor of the Year awards in Ireland's Dun Laoghaire.
'Roy of the Rovers' Farrell to get Ireland debut aged 32
DUBLIN :Resurgent Munster centre Tom Farrell will make his Ireland debut against Japan on Saturday, six years after his only other unsuccessful call-up to the national squad in what coach Andy Farrell described as a "Roy of the Rovers" journey.
Australia's Carter Gordon returns for Italy test in Udine
Australia flyhalf Carter Gordon will play his first test since the 2023 Rugby World Cup after being named in the starting XV for the Autumn International series clash with Italy in Udine on Saturday.
Tom Farrell to make debut as Ireland team to face Japan named
Munster centre Tom Farrell will make his debut against Japan on Saturday as Andy Farrell makes eight changes to the side that lost to New Zealand last weekend.
Evan Ferguson included in Republic of Ireland squad for World Cup qualifieres
Evan Ferguson has been included in the Republic of Ireland squad for the final World Cup qualifiers against Portugal and Hungary despite his injury.
Champions Tipperary lead the way with seven hurling All Stars for 2025
All-Ireland hurling champions Tipperary lead the way with seven PwC all-star awards for 2025.